Stay safe if you have to drive today.
Road conditions are already slick and can freeze quickly.
  Councilwoman Holton Stewart's office received the attached notifications for the 7425 St. Andrews Church Road's application for a NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package license to sell beer by package.
Should you feel strongly one way or another, please consider writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 to protest or support the license application.
Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, Ky. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication.
Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS 243.450 are:
- Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board.
- The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator.
- The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized.
- The applicant has made any false material statement in his application.
- Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area.
All arts, cultural and heritage organizations in Greater Louisville are invited to participate in the 2022 Cultural Pass, a partnership of Louisville Metro Government, Fund for the Arts, Arts and Culture Alliance, and the Louisville Free Public Library. There will be an informational session for organizations interested in participating on Friday, January 14th @ 2:30 p.m. Register HERE.
The Cultural Pass provides children with free access to many of Greater Louisville’s arts, culture and heritage institutions and is valid for a one-time general admission at each of the participating venues from June 1 to September 4, 2022. The 2021 Cultural Pass engaged more than 18,677 participants across five Greater Louisville counties in programs from 58 venues.
The 2022 Cultural Pass offers venues a hybrid of ways to participate:
- In-person general admission
- Virtual programs
- Cultural Pass Days - a series of multiple outdoor events across Greater Louisville. Venues can provide an activity and/or stage performances.
Registration for the 2022 Cultural Pass will open on Monday, January 10. In the registration form, you will share general information about your organization and select which models your organization would like to participate. Registration closes January 31 at 5 p.m. For questions, email Janelle Renee Dunn at directoracalouisville@gmail.com.”
 Over the holidays, COVID-19 reemerged with a vengeance in Louisville Metro due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. Yesterday, the Louisville Metro Health Department reported a record positivity rate of over 28% and astronomical case numbers in our region, like much of the state and the rest of the U.S. While science is continuing to show this variant is substantially milder and causing less severe illness than previous variants, it still poses a threat to health, particularly for unvaccinated people, and a major threat to disrupting our economy, services and businesses. For example, earlier this week, TARC noted driver shortages and encouraged TARC3 customers to book essential trips only.
To keep our economy running, Greater Louisville Inc. this week recommended a few things residents and businesses can do to help curb the spread and mitigate impacts to our economy:
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Resume mask-wearing in indoor settings. Public health experts urge everyone to upgrade from cloth masks to surgical masks and claim Kn95 and N95 masks are superior at filtering out Omicron.
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Encourage vaccinations and boosters. Science shows that while more breakthrough cases are occurring with Omicron, the vaccines are still excellent at preventing severe illness and death. If you have not already, get vaccinated and if you’re eligible do not delay getting a booster. As business leaders, we encourage you to also work with your staff to ensure they are vaccinated and boosted. Find vaccine and booster shots.
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Get tested if you have symptoms or a known exposure. While demand for tests has escalated, many sites still have same day appointments or no appointment requirements. The CDC recommends testing 3-5 days after an exposure or at the onset of symptoms.
Find a Covid-19 test:
COVID-19 testing is widely available throughout the Commonwealth. If you need a COVID-19 test, please contact your healthcare provider, urgent treatment center, healthcare clinic, or pharmacy. Find testing sites in Louisville here.
Some additional options that might be available to you include:
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) will begin accepting External Agency Fund applications on January 13, 2022 for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023). These grants, funded through the city’s General Fund, are awarded to non-governmental or "external” agencies that contribute to the city's cultural, social and economic vitality.
External Agency Fund (EAF) grants are awarded annually to nonprofit organizations offering programs or services in Jefferson County that align with the Mayor's strategic goals. The competitive grants are available for Social Services programs, administered by the Office of Resilience and Community Services, and for Arts and Creative Industries programs, administered by Louisville Forward.
For the Social Services funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing services that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville residents in the following key areas are encouraged to apply:
- Decreasing homelessness;
- Increasing household financial stability;
- Increasing youth, teen, and/or young adult engagement in quality programming; and/or
- Increasing access to services and resources for a targeted population.
For the Arts and Creative Industries funding program, qualified nonprofits committed to providing programs that achieve meaningful outcomes for Louisville residents in the following focus areas are encouraged to apply:
- Arts experiences for everyone;
- Creative workforce; and/or
- Creative community spaces and neighborhoods.
Key Facts
- Starting Monday, January 10, 2022 by 5 p.m., Applications Guidelines may be viewed for reference at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
- The application window will open on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 5 p.m. To access the community service and youth EAF link, click here. To access the arts EAF link, click here.
- All agencies wishing to apply should have at least one representative attend the virtual application orientation on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 via WebEx from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The orientation will provide information about deadlines, how to access the application and other general information.
- Following the orientation, the city will begin accepting applications on Thurs., Jan. 13 at 5 p.m. The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 3, 2022 by 5 p.m.
Join the virtual orientation on Tues., Jan. 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. from the meeting link
https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?MTID=m73a46465e8aaa8dbffced860fe8d3f6e
Join by meeting number
Meeting number (access code): 2302 397 3286
Meeting password: pKK8Wntgu99
Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)
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Applications will be reviewed by separate External Agency Fund panels, which include Metro Council members and community representatives. Funding recommendations made by these panels will be included in Mayor Greg Fischer’s recommended Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Louisville Metro Government employs a competitive granting strategy and strives to award funding to agencies that demonstrate measurable positive impact in the community and are good stewards of taxpayer dollars. Successful grantees will be required to report on how the taxpayer dollars are spent and their success in meeting stated goals and outcomes.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, February 3, by 5 p.m.
For more information about External Agency Fund grants and to access the applications and guidelines, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/external-agency-fund.
Please email all questions to EAF@louisvilleky.gov.
 To improve water supply and ensure reliable service for Southwest Jefferson County, Louisville Water is installing a new water main. The project includes work in the Lowes Parking lot off of Dixie Highway and the installation of a new water main along Alreva Road, Mills Drive, Blanton Lane and St. Andrews Church Road. In order to safely install the water main on Blanton Lane, we need to close Blanton to thru traffic. Local residents will be allowed local access. Attached are a project map and a detour map for the Blanton Lane closure. Following is a tentative schedule for the work:
- Lowes parking lot: now until January
- Alreva Road and Mills Drive: January-March
- Blanton Lane: February-April
- St. Andrews Church Road: April-June
- Restoration: June-July
 Louisville Water is installing new water mains to ensure
reliable service in our community.
When: Mid-November - June 2022
Where: The affected streets for this work will be Saint
Andrews Church Rd, Blanton Lane, Mills Drive, and Alreva Rd.
How long: Approximately 6-8 months
Impacts: During construction there will be temporary traffic
impacts from construction traffic.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
For more information, contact:
Jacob Clark, EIT, Project Engineer
502-533-5042 | jmclark@lwcky.com
https://www.LouisvilleWater.com
Christmas tree drop-off sites will be available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at three locations. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off. Christmas tree vendors may recycle their unsold trees on Tuesday, December 28 only, and only at the Hubbards Lane site.
HOURS & LOCATIONS
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays)
December 28 - January 29
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East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
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Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
Metro Public Works will also provide curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District after the holiday. Residents with City curbside yard waste pickup may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees may not be in plastic bags and all decorations must be removed.
Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available.
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 Visitors who bring in one canned good item (per person) to donate to Dare to Care may purchase tickets at the Zoo windows for $9.50 per adult and $6.50 per child/ senior ticket.
The discount is available at the gate only; not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple cans are appreciated but only one discount per admission; additional cans do not provide additional discounts
Seven Counties Services offers 24/7 assistance in times of crisis and remains dedicated to providing quality services to our community.
If you or someone you know struggles with mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability and is seeking help, please contact Seven Counties Services!
Any community member can also make a referral for services via our website at: https://sevencounties.org/referral/
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