We need your help to report potholes:
- Use an online form by clicking here.
- Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
- Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
- To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.
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 Pay the Day and the rest of the month is FREE! Spread the news! From March 1-14, not only will new members PAY NO JOIN FEE, but their first month will only cost the day that they join. The SOONER they become a member, the LESS they pay!
Visit https://www.ymcalouisville.org/membership for more information.
The Spring Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, April 16th! Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful by finding more information here. Registration will open February 28th.
We encourage all residents make a difference by taking part in our Community-Wide Cleanup-- it is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
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Southend Beautification Campaign – Tree Planting with Louisville Grows and Brightside will be held April 8th and 9th. We will be planting in the Southland Park, Southside, and Iroquois (including along New Cut) Neighborhoods 167 trees thanks to an MSD grant.
April 9th is 8:30am-2pm (Neighborhood Volunteer Day).
Louisville Grows needs neighbors and community members to volunteer to canvass door-to-door to get tree commitments.
Confirmed Sponsors to Date:
- Louisville Grows
- Brightside
- District 21 and 25
- Southwest Dream Team
- Universal Woods
- Humana
- Benchmark Physical Therapy
- SDF Cares/LRAA
- UPS
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Catholic Charities
We need your help to report potholes:
- Use an online form by clicking here.
- Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
- Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
- To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.
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Help your child, grandchild or young loved one gain valuable on-the-job experience at a great local businesses this summer!
Register for SummerWorks here: www.summerworks.org
More than 23,000 youth have been placed in jobs by SummerWorks and its Champion Employers. When we invest in young workers, it's far more than an invaluable short-term opportunity - we strengthen the long-term foundation of our economy, and our community.
Early job experiences are also key building blocks for youth which is why SummerWorks has the strong support of donors such as the James Graham Brown Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Diaz Family Foundation and other contributors large and small whose investments provide sponsored job experiences for many of our community's youth who are in greatest need of this life-changing opportunity.
Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is hiring, and offering a $2,000 recruitment incentive, in addition to paid vacation, compensated sick time, hazardous duty retirement, job security, free college for FOP members and immediate family, and full time sworn peace officer status. To apply, or for more information go to louisvilleky.gov/government/corrections.
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Olmsted Parks Conservancy is hiring! Our Team for Healthy Parks is looking to add a Field Crew Technician. The Field Crew Technician works as a member of the Team for Healthy Parks, performing ecological restoration, horticultural maintenance and many other projects throughout our Louisville’s 17 Olmsted-designed parks. The Field Crew Technician job exists to restore, enhance, and protect these original, historic greenspaces. We work closely with Louisville Parks & Recreation to ensure Olmsted Parks are accessible, safe, and that our natural areas are healthy and well maintained. A full job description and list of benefits can be found at OlmstedParks,org. Interested parties can contact our Operations Manager, Nik Eiche nik.eiche@olmstedparks.org.
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 Email for details: recruiter@freedomcarecenters.com
 Many vehicle owners in Jefferson County could soon be faced with a higher tax bill.
The value of used cars increased by as much as 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means the cost to renew your vehicle's registration could be higher this year than in years past.
The Jefferson County PVA's office has launched a way for people to appeal their tax bill via an online portal.
Kentucky law allows for appeals to the PVA within 60 days of receiving the notice of renewal. Such notices are typically sent the month before renewal is due, which is usually the owner's birth month.
Jefferson County PVA Colleen Younger said some reasons for an appeal might be that the car's mileage is higher than the estimated mileage of the assessment or if it has significant damage.
"All property, according to state law, is valued as it exists on January 1st," Younger said. "So if you have high mileage prior to January 1, you would submit that documentation."
To submit your appeal, click here.
Vehicle owners will be required to provide their name, phone number, mailing address, license plate number, VIN, vehicle year, vehicle make, and vehicle model, according to a news release. Providing a title number and email address are optional. It is up to the owner to substantiate any kind of high mileage, damage or mechanical defect.
 
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VITA and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services online or at select drop-off sites. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2021. AARP Tax-Aide’s mission is to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older.
January 24 is the first official day for filing tax returns this season. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, several of the VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing by appointments only, and most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services. Individuals can visit getyourrefund.org to have their taxes prepared online.
To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 502-305-0005 or visit louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.
The VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager, LaGrange
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- Salt and Light CDC/NABA, Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
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For more details, including days and hours of drop off services and VITA locations, visit https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/qMTKCERX14Io8OOksPh76f?domain=labcservices.org
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Also, visit the website for information about a free service for others interested in filing their taxes online. Volunteers may visit MyFreeTaxes.com to access free software programs offered in partnership by United Way Worldwide and TaxSlayer. LABC is proud to be a member of the Tax Time Allies and has received funding from the Intuit Freedom Foundation to increase access to VITA and free software programs.
AARP Tax Aide opens the first week of February, operating at nine sites by drop-off appointments only. For future updates including online filing options, visit https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/a1KrCJ6Kz5sLWllgsOEgTx?domain=aarp-tax-aide-lou.org.
To help preparers accurately determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring:
- Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
- Copy of 2020 tax return with all attachments and schedules
- W-2s and 1099s from your employers
- Other 1099s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
- Form 1099-G for any unemployment compensation received during the year
- 1095-A for health insurance
- 1098 for education credit, plus a detailed financial statement from the school
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit as well as savings account number (if applicable)
- If you do not have a bank account, we can help you open a Bank On certified account.
- Childcare information, including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
- Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self-employed
- Additional tax information that may be required
Masks are required at all VITA sites.
 Are you struggling to cover your utility bills? The LIHEAP Crisis Component (heating assistance) and the LIHWAP (water & wastewater assistance) programs are here to help.
Call 991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.com for eligibility and to schedule an appointment. Check back weekly if appointments are full for more appointments to be added
MORE INFO: louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
 Arica Bacon, a District 25 neighbor, is a high school teacher that prepares her students to become future educators to young children. During the Summer she is available to help prepare your young children for school!
Check out her website, Prepping for K Academy online for educational materials and affordable educational toys at: https://preppingforkacademy.org/.
Arica also operates a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1o6-TDvpWRaeVVeMfr5PyQ/videos) that teaches hands on activities and prepares children heading to preschool or kindergarten. She created the channel to assist parents in teaching their children Kindergarten readiness skills during the pandemic. These materials will help prepare young children so they can thrive in education!
Help your child be prepared for kindergarten and beyond!
You can also find Arica on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Prepping-For-K-Academy-2361917657360071.
 
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