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Hello District 5! I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather. The 4th of July is upon us, and I want to remind everyone to be safe while having fun. Enjoy your families, your vacations and the daily blessing that you may receive.
Councilwoman, Donna Purvis
- July 4th is Independence Day
- July 6th Nation Fried Chicken Day
- July 21st National Junk Food Day
- July 26th National Aunt/Uncle Day
- July 30th International Day of Friendship
- National Black Family Month
- National Ice Cream Month
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After two months of hearings, public input and deliberations, Louisville Metro Council’s Budget Committee unanimously approved amendments to the proposed Louisville Metro FY 23 Capital and Operation Budgets on Tuesday, June 21. The Committee focused on making prudent fiscal decisions while amending the budgets, which will increase funding for roads and alleys, sidewalks, libraries, parks, and homeless services without any additional borrowing.
The budget amendment addresses the following needs:
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Roads: Metro Council’s budget funds road repair at record levels, with more than $30 Million devoted to road repaving. The budget also includes the first significant investment in alley repaving in decades, with $1 Million set aside to begin implementing a new alley restoration plan. In addition to resurfacing in the proposed budget, additional money is set aside for a turn lane on Herr Lane at Westport Road, traffic lights on Aiken Road, and continuation of Brentlinger Lane. Metro-wide traffic calming efforts received a $500,000 appropriation.
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Sidewalks: Louisville’s sidewalks will be improved, with $3 Million for sidewalk repairs spread across all Metro Council districts, including $1 Million in federal Community Project Funding. The budget also includes a $560,000 appropriation for new sidewalk construction on McCawley Road in South Central Louisville.
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Parks: Louisville Metro parks all over the county received additional appropriations, with $1 Million for Jefferson Memorial Forest; $1 Million for Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing; $350,000 to replace the roof at the Iroquois Amphitheater; $330,000 for public infrastructure near the new Maple Street Park in West Louisville; $300,000 for continued improvements to Charlie Vettiner Park; and an additional $100,000 for Nelson Hornbeck Park.
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Homeless Outreach: Funds were added to the budget to significantly expand Goodwill’s successful Another Way program, which offers unhoused individuals in high-traffic areas an opportunity to get off the streets for work opportunities and connection to Goodwill’s many resources, which aim to end poverty and guide individuals to self-sufficiency. Started as a pilot funded by Metro Council members in FY 21, the amended budget funds the expanded county-wide program at $1 Million. The amended budget also includes funding for homeless outreach in Downtown Louisville and $220,000 for homeless outreach in underserved areas, especially outside the Watterson Expressway.
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Libraries: Book and e-book purchases will increase, with $200,000 in additional funding added in the amendment. American Rescue Plan funding approved earlier this month included major improvements at the Main and Portland branches, the reopening of the Parkland Library and a new library in Fern Creek.
Corrections: Metro Council’s amendment includes $150,000 in additional mental health resources at Louisville’s jail, in addition to the many improvements in the original proposed budget
The amended budget maintains recommended funding for LMPD (Louisville Metro Police Department) (the General Fund budget for which is increasing by $25 Million), the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (which is funded at record levels), Louisville Fire, Emergency Services, and other Metro agencies. Capital funding originally proposed and approved today includes, among others:
- Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund
- Evolve 502 Scholarship Support
- Dare to Care’s new distribution center
- Waterfront Park Phase IV, extending the park to west of 10th Street
- Louisville Zoo’s new Kentucky Trails exhibit
Additional items were included in the amendment using Council-designated funds, closing out old capital accounts for completed projects, reducing the number of proposed new positions and deferring local matches for federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law projects which have not yet developed. No additional borrowing was authorized.
The budget document requests continued work on identifying accounts to close, and encourages deferring some non-essential spending until December 2022, when the current fiscal year-end ordinance will be before Council and newer projections on revenue and expenses are available.
The FY 23 Capital and Operating Budgets was considered by the full Metro Council.
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 The African Heritage Festival will be held July 16, 2022 at Ben Washer Park between 5th and 6th on Kentucky Street and Spalding University Soccer Field, Louisville, Ky.
 The West Louisville Metro Appreciation Festival will be held on July 29, 30 31, 2022 in Shawnee Park, see you there!
 Illegal Dumping Impound
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The Solid Waste Enforcement team sometimes uses social media to ask for help identifying an illegal dumper caught on camera. The community often comes through with enough information for the team to issue a citation and have the vehicle impounded. The image of this individual dumping tires on Parthenia Avenue was posted on June 7 and, with the help of the community, the truck was located and impounded. The individual received fines and fees totaling $750 and it will cost $250 more for him to retrieve his truck. Public Works appreciates the partnership with the community to help spread the word that illegal dumping is a punishable crime that negatively impacts our environment and quality of life. Check out our website for more vehicles and individuals that our team is looking for.
You can report dumped materials to Metro311. But if you WITNESSED a person illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate number, etc.) please report using this form.
Many items that are illegally dumped could have easily been disposed for free at the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue or at one of our Pop-Up Drop-Off events. Truckloads of debris can be disposed for as little as $60 - a bargain compared to illegal dumping fines and fees.
Follow Public Works on Facebook and Twitter @LouPubWorks.
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The Solid Waste Enforcement team sometimes uses social media to ask for help identifying an illegal dumper caught on camera. The community often comes through with enough information for the team to issue a citation and have the vehicle impounded. The image of this individual dumping tires on Parthenia Avenue was posted on June 7 and, with the help of the community, the truck was located and impounded. The individual received fines and fees totaling $750 and it will cost $250 more for him to retrieve his truck. Public Works appreciates the partnership with the community to help spread the word that illegal dumping is a punishable crime that negatively impacts our environment and quality of life. Check out our website for more vehicles and individuals that our team is looking for.
You can report dumped materials to Metro311. But if you WITNESSED a person illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate number, etc.) please report using this form.
Many items that are illegally dumped could have easily been disposed for free at the Waste Reduction Center on Meriwether Avenue or at one of our Pop-Up Drop-Off events. Truckloads of debris can be disposed for as little as $60 - a bargain compared to illegal dumping fines and fees.
Follow Public Works on Facebook and Twitter @LouPubWorks.
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 Paving Projects & Road Work for the Week of June 27
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of June 27. Note: the schedule is subject to change due to weather and/or operational factors.
- Southlake Dr. from La Grange Rd. to dead end
- Willow Lake Ct. from Southlake Dr. to dead end
- Lakeland Rd. from Freys Hill Rd.
- Foxboro Dr. from Vannah Ave. to Dorsey Way
- Erin Way from Millgate Rd. to Meadowgate Ln.
- Flagstaff Ct. from dead end to dead end
- Maricopa Dr. from Farnham Dr. to Creekwood Rd.
- Maricopa Ct. from Farnham Dr. to dead end
- S. 32nd St. from River Park Dr. to W. Market St.
- Cedar St. from S. 26th St. to S. 30th St.
- S. 31st St. from W. Madison St. to dead end
- S. 30th St. from W. Market St. to W. Madison St.
- Larkwood Ave. from S. 32nd St. to dead end
- W. Jeferson St. from S. 32nd St. to dead end
- W. Madison St. from S. 26th St. to S. 31st St.
- Vermont Ave. from S. 31st St. to I-264 Ramp
- S. 34th St. from W. Market St. to S. 35th St.
- Shawnee Terrace from W. Market St. to Duncan St.
Safety improvements will be completed on St. Anthony Church Rd. and Manslick Rd. from Palatka to St. Andrews Chruch Rd. Lane closures are expected during working hours. Following completion of safety improvements, these roadways will be paved.
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No Large Item Pick Up scheduled for the week of June 27
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Stay informed! To receive automatic reminders of Large Items set out dates, download Recycle Coach, our waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.
Watch this tutorial about finding your Large Item set out dates on the app.
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Alley Action clean-up work in Area I the week of June 27
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Alley Action work in Area I. The Alley Action Clean-up initiative follows the same rotational format as the Large Item Pick-Up events (A,B,C, etc.), but due to its more involved nature, Alley Action, may be taking place in different areas as Large Item Pick-Up on a given week. Once a given alley area has been completed, a new area will be announced in the Works Week.
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Fourth of July Closings and Delays
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There will be no waste collection on Monday, July 4. Garbage and yard waste will be collected on a one-day delay.
Residents who rely on private waste haulers should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.
The Waste Reduction Center, our staffed recycling drop-off locations, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site, will be closed on Saturday, July 2. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found at our website.
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The Clean Collaborative Crew removed 428 bags of litter, 58 tires, and 207 other items from 79.98 curb miles and 15 service request. The Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew collected 146 pounds of litter and debris between June 13 and June 19 from their expanded area.
Since January 2022, the Clean Collaborative Crew has completed 367 service request and removed 9,865 bags of litter, 1,171 tires, and 3,983 other items 1,631.24 curb miles. In addition, Louisville Downtown Partnership’s Clean Collaborative Crew has collected a total of 6,904 pounds from their downtown expanded area since January 2022.
To learn more about the collaborative, track the crews' progress, and find out how you can help, visit: Louisvilleky.gov/CleanLou.
Coming Soon for July-August.
CW Purvis is sponsoring swimming lessons for children between the grades 1-8 and parent's must show proof of living in district 5. Please contact the office at 502-574-1105 for details and registration. Requirements are must have own transportation, District 5 resident, ID verification and classes will be held at Central High School Pool. Dates are July 12th thru August 4th on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 12:30p to 1:15pm. Registration closes July 8th, 2022.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Off season
Free Tax Assistance
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Appointments only 502-574-5687
From May 12th to October 13th 2022
Edison Center
701 W. Ormsby 2nd floor
Tuesdays and Wednesdays only
May 10th to November 16th
11 am to 3pm
Louisville Urban League
1535 W. Broadway
Thursdays only
May 12th to October 13th
12 pm to 7pm
 CW Purvis is looking for individuals who want to learn about local government and team up to develop an Advisory Board for District 5. If you are interested you can call 502-574-1105 at her office for details and information. This on a voluntary basis only.
Our popular Eat, Drink, & Do Science event is back and we're celebrating with a party the Kentucky Science Center way! Join us for an adults-only night as we explore how we experience a party with all five senses. Experience the chill of a Liquid Nitrogen-powered dessert, the thrill of a "Silent" Disco, the tactile satisfaction of hands-on activities, and the excitement of explosive demonstrations. Or gather with the introverts in the "Quiet Space" where you can relax with therapy animals, aromatic plants, and more! Early bird tickets start at $40 - get yours here.
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Our spring donation campaign begins this month. Your support helps us remove barriers and allow more individuals and families to access immersive, interactive science experiences. We hope you'll consider making a special gift today to help make science accessible for all.
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Some frogs just can't stick the landing. After launching into a leap, pumpkin toadlets careen through the air as if flung from a toddler's fist. They roll, cartwheel, or backflip and then plummet to the ground, often belly flopping or crash-landing on their backs. "I've looked at a lot of frogs and these are the weirdest things I've ever seen," says Richard Essner, Jr., a vertebrate zoologist at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Learn more at sciencenews.org.
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July 6th through September 3rd
Beyond Van Gogh is a new, truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, Beyond Van Gogh breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear and disappear, and flow across multi-surfaces.
Enjoy over 300 pieces of art over a 30,000 square foot area, including the iconic classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Café Terrace at Night". The show is accompanied with a beautiful score and many other surprises!
Hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.) Monday & Tuesday: Closed Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.) Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
Purchase your tickets here.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B 221 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40202
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 Fourth of July Celebrations in Louisville
Riverview Independence Festival
July 2nd, 5 p.m.
Come to Riverview Park this Saturday for the annual Independence Festival! This event features live music, food & drink, and fireworks! Musical performances by Sheryl Rouse and the Unlimited Show Band, J.D. Shelburne, and Appalatin. The kids can enjoy the expanded Riverview Park Splash Pad. Fireworks kick off at 10 p.m.
8202 Greenwood Rd., Louisville, KY 40258
Independence Day Thunder Over Shivley
July 2nd, 1 p.m.
The E-Z Duz It Center is hosting a substance-free Fourth of July party for the whole family this Saturday! Enjoy dunking booths, bounce houses and other fun games as well as a silent auction offering many different goods. Food and snacks will be available all day leading up to their firework show! This is a free event, however a suggested donation of $1 will be accepted.
6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
Paristown Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 p.m.
Enjoy live music from The Crashers at Christy's Garden, food trucks, delicious cocktails, VIP options and a show-stopping Zambelli Fireworks display at Paristown! The Crashers will perform at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks begin shortly after at 9:45 p.m. One child under 10 per ticketed adult can enter for free. Get your tickets here.
720 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
Waterfront Park Fourth of July
July 4th, 5 to 10 p.m.
Bring the family out to the annual Fourth of July celebration at Louisville's Waterfront Park! Family-friendly activities will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the park. Starting at 5 p.m. visitors can also enjoy a diverse lineup of musical artists at the mainstage. Listen to Cincinnati-based funk band Freekbass, dance to R&B-Soul artist Zaniah or enjoy the psychedelic instrumental grooves of Casey Powell. Between each set, DJ Always will be mixing popular tracks to provide an evening of continuous musical entertainment. There will be food and beverages available for purchase as well as a beer tent for the adults. The firework show happening over the Ohio River will begin at 9:45 p.m.
231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202
Locust Grove Independence Day/Summer at the Farm
July 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day in 19th-century style at Historic Locust Grove! This year they are celebrating on Saturday, July 2nd, the anniversary of when the Continental Congress officially voted for its freedom from Great Britain. This free admission event will feature the new Unfolding the Story Tour, walk-throughs of the historic house, first person interpreter portrayals, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and Remember The Ladies at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., a reading of “What to the Slave is the 4th of July” by Frederick Douglass at noon and 4 p.m., and more. Food trucks will be on-site for food and drink, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds.
561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville, KY 40207
 This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please See The Links Below For Additional Events & Venues
Belle of Louisville | Bernheim Forest | Blackacre State Nature Preserve | Brennan House | Brightside | Bourbon Society | Brennan House | Carnegie Center | Churchill Downs | Culbertson Mansion | Falls of the Ohio State Park | French Language School | Farnsley-Moremen Landing | Filson Historical Society | Forecastle Foundation | Fourth Street Live! | Frazier Museum | German-American Club | Go502app | Greater Louisville Inc. | Greater Louisville International Professionals (G.L.I.P.) | Howard Steamboat Museum | Historic Homes Foundation | Iroquois Amphitheater | Jefferson Memorial Forest | Jeffersonville, IN Events | KFC Yum! Center | Kentucky Center for African American Heritage | Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Kentucky Derby Museum | Kentucky Derby Festival | Kentucky Expo Center | Kentucky Historical Society Events | Kentucky Kingdom | Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft | Kentucky Parks | Kentucky Science Center | Kentucky State Fair | League of Women Voters | Louisville Bats | Louisville City FC | Louisville Mega Cavern | Louisville Memorial Auditorium | Louisville Tourism | Louisville Downtown Partnership | Louisville Free Public Library | Louisville Historical League | Louisville Magazine | Louisville Metro Council | Louisville Nature Center | Louisville Slugger Museum | Town Planner | Louisville Visual Art | Louisville Zoo | Metro Animal Services | Metro Parks | Mint Julep Tours Louisville | Muhammad Ali Center | Museum of American Printing House for the Blind | New2Lou | New Albany, IN Events | Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center | Paristown | PG&J's Dog Park Bar | Portland Museum | Racing Louisville FC | Rauch Planetarium | Roots 101 Museum | Sister Cities of Louisville | Sons of the American Revolution | Speed Art Museum | U of L Athletics | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Waterfront Park | Water Tower | Yew Dell Gardens | YMCA of Louisville
Every Wednesday now through October
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
Louisville Metro Government’s Department of Public Works is recruiting members for the recently established Complete Streets Coalition. The coalition was created through amendments to Louisville Metro’s Complete Streets Ordinance. These amendments require the formation of a committee which will have the defined and unique function of reviewing public projects to ensure Metro roadways are designed with consideration of all users, which will make our district safer, healthier, and more economically vibrant. This coalition plans to meet monthly for 1-2 hours once formed. If you are interested in joining, please follow this link: https://arcg.is/aXP4K. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nathan.keltch@louisvilleky.gov
  Graphic: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Many people want to know, when will the pandemic just end-emic already? We can draw some lessons from the "great influenza" of 1918. In other words, everyone has a role to play: get vaccinated and boosted.
The FDA has approved the use of Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for preventing COVID-19 in children under five down to six months. This means COVID vaccines are now available to prevent COVID-19 in children ages 6 months through 17. Parents interested in vaccinating their children should check with their pediatrician or family doctor.
This fact sheet about the vaccines including the trial data for each may be helpful. Locally, Vaccines will be available through doctors' offices, clinics, and other locations. You can also find a vaccine provider at vaccines.gov where you can search by zip code and the vaccine you prefer.
What do we know about monkeypox?
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Currently there are no confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Jefferson County. The CDC has reported 156 cases in 23 states and the District of Columbia and is working with state and local health officials to identify people who may have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for monkeypox so they can monitor their health.
The CDC is also providing guidance to healthcare providers on symptoms to watch for and any treatments. The threat of monkeypox to the general population is low. It doesn’t spread easily between people without close contact. Here are more facts and answers to frequently asked questions about monkeypox.
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Photo courtesy of the CDC
Look before you lock. Never leave your child alone in a car
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Louisville has again experienced high temperatures. According to NoHeatStroke.org, 912 children have died from “pediatric vehicular heatstroke” in the past 24 years. All of them could have been prevented.
This summer, please “look before you lock” so you don’t accidentally leave a child or pet in a locked car. Not even for a few minutes. It only takes a few minutes for a car to reach unbearably hot temperatures.
Remember to ACT to prevent heatstroke:
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Avoid heatstroke-related injury and death by never leaving a child alone in a car, not even for a minute. And make sure to keep your car locked when you’re not inside so kids don’t get in on their own.
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Create reminders. Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s car seat when it’s empty, and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Or place and secure your phone, briefcase or purse in the backseat when traveling with your child.
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Take action. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel want you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations.
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Photo courtesy of Safe Kids Worldwide
 
Louisville is in the “medium” or “yellow” COVID-19 community level category. The CDC recommends residents in counties in the “medium” risk category to do the following:
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
- Stay home if you are sick except to seek testing from a healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider can test for COVID-19 as well as flu and prescribe effective treatments for you. A home covid test may show up negative but you could still have the virus.
- Talk to your health care provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions if you are at high risk for severe illness.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily incidence rate of 44.3 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 346.28 cases per 100,000 population
- 2,379 new cases reported over the previous week
- 6 newly reported deaths
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3.2% of hospital inpatient beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 46.9% of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
Have you tested positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do? Need help finding a COVID test or vaccination location? Call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline, 502-912-8598, available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Language translation services are available.
Shawnee Branch
 Portland Branch
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 1, 2022) – Today marks the official start of the 2022 Cultural Pass and the Louisville Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and that means our city is ready to engage, educate, and entertain children and teens across the community with a multitude of free experiences this summer.
For more information, and to sign up for Summer Reading and the Cultural Pass, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading.
Cultural Pass
The 2022 Cultural Pass is presented by the Fund for the Arts, in partnership with Metro Government, the Arts and Culture Alliance (ACA), and the Louisville Free Public Library. This free program supports and encourages summer learning by providing access to 57 of Kentuckian's arts and cultural institutions for children and young adults up to age 21 in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. The Cultural Pass is valid from June 1 to September 4 and provides pass-holders exclusive access to activities both in-person and virtually. To learn more, visit CulturalPass.org.
Summer Reading
Presented by the Library Foundation, the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program is a free 10-week program that encourages kids and teens to read for fun over the summer by offering prizes and incentives. Every child—from infant through 12th grade—who completes the program will receive an LFPL adventure pack or journal. In addition, completers will receive passes to local attractions and sporting events like the Kentucky Science Center, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats, Racing Louisville FC, and select UofL sports, as well as sweet treats from Fazoli’s, Ehrler’s, Raising Cane’s, and Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Co. To complete the program, school-aged children simply read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books. For more information, or to register for Summer Reading, visit LFPL.org/SummerReading, call (502) 574-1611, or stop by any library location.
Louisville Free Public Library connects the residents of Louisville and Jefferson County to knowledge and information at our library locations and on the web at LFPL.org. Come on in, the whole world’s inside.
 The Senior Nutrition Program promotes health throughout the community by providing nutritious meals for all seniors aged 60 and older, regardless of income.
Senior Nutrition also encourages sites to provide activities and fitness programs. The sites listed below are open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Reservations are required. Please contact each location for further information.
This program is funded, in part, by the U.S. Department Cabinet of Health and Family Services through a contract with
KIPDA. Other sources of income include Louisville Metro Government and private donations.
Buechel Park (Mon-Fri)
2403 Hikes Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
502-459-2947
Highlands Community Ministries (Wed & Fri)
1228 E Breckinridge St
Louisville, KY 40204
502-451-3695
Hillebrand House (Mon-Fri)
1235 S 3rd St
Louisville, KY 40203
502-636-1453
Kling Center (Mon-Fri)
219 W Ormsby Ave
Louisville, KY 40203
502-636-3424
Lourdes Hall (Mon-Fri)
735 Eastern Parkway
Louisville, KY 40217
502-635-5610
Metro East (Mon-Fri)
9212 Taylorsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40299
502-797-5767
Neighborhood House (Mon-Fri)
201 N 25th St
Louisville, KY 40212
502-774-2322
Okolona/Wilderness Rd (Mon-Fri) 8111
Blue Lick Rd
Louisville, KY 40219
502-969-8619
Shively (Tues, Thurs, Fri)
1875 Farnsley Rd
Louisville, KY 40216
502-780-0162
Sun Valley Community Center (Mon-Fri)
6505 Bethany Ln
Louisville, KY 40272
502-933-0535
United Crescent Hill Ministries Senior Center (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
150 S State St
Louisville, KY 40206
502-893-0346
Watson Powell (Tues & Fri)
1340 Heafer Rd
Louisville, KY 40223
502-244-5399
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This signature space-based experience is filled with NASA resources and activities that excite and inform K-12 campers about the many STEM careers to be found at NASA and in the aerospace industry.
Campers will take spacewalks and experience zero-gravity through NASA VR, build lunar colonies, construct a solar-powered Mars Rover, launch fizzy rockets, concoct out-of-this-world asteroid ice cream, and more as they work together in crews to complete over 20 age-appropriate missions.
The program's engaging, hands-on STEM activities align to Next Generation Science standards and include NASA's unique opportunities, engineering challenges, and resources.
NASA Astro CampTM is entering its second year at Holy Cross High School and Jennifer Barz, the school’s principal, offered this statement about the program, “This camp is literally out-of-this world! Campers learn about the workings of NASA, they build working robots, and explore the universe all while making friends. It is a great time and well worth it. The quality of teaching and the beautiful materials are more than what you get anywhere else. Give your kids an out-of-this world opportunity and sign up today!”
The goal of NASA Astro CampTM is to collaborate with community partners by providing ALL students the chance to get involved in and experience Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to inspire future astronauts and engineers.
For more information about the program and how to enroll your K-8th grade camper, please visit www.centralcreativity.com/camps or reach out via phone or email.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2022
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2022
Louisville, Kentucky - Central Creativity, a national educational enrichment organization and NASA Astro CampTM Collaborating Partner, is proud to announce its partnership with two local schools to bring NASA’s signature summer camp experience, NASA Astro CampTM to Louisville campers for the 2022 summer learning season.
NASA Astro CampTM is being offered on June 27-July 1 at the Holy Cross High School campus and on July 11 – 15 at St. Albert the Great School. Each one-week NASA Astro CampTM runs Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Media Contact:
Kerry Wahl
Director, Central Creativity - Louisville
Phone: (502) 693-2530
Email: kerry@centralcreativity.com
Website: www.centralcreativity.com
Site provides temporary, outdoor accommodations and wrap-around services for up to 53 residents experiencing houselessness
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) and The Hope Buss announced the completion of final touches to The Hope Village, the city’s Safe Outdoor Space. The Hope Village welcomed its first residents on Thursday, April 28th.
The site, located at 212 E. College St., is a pilot project where up to 53 individuals experiencing houselessness can live temporarily outdoors in weather-sealed tents, with access to food, showers, electricity, and social services. In addition to shelter and amenities, they are offered services including care management to create an individualized longer-term plan, healthcare, housing navigation, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, pet food and veterinary care, and recovery support. Most importantly, The Hope Village offers a secure site for residents to feel welcome and safe.
After experiencing delays due to supply chain logistics and inclement weather, The Hope Buss, a local nonprofit selected by the city to oversee the $1.5 million project to operate the safe outdoor space, hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday. Visitors were invited to bring donations of necessary supplies and write greeting cards for future residents, in addition to receiving a tour of the property.
To stay at The Hope Village, people must be referred by a partner organization. The Hope Buss began the intake process for residents last Tuesday and residents began physically moving in on Thursday.
Addressing homelessness and affordable housing have been included among Mayor Fischer’s top priorities for the city’s share of the federal American Rescue (ARP) Plan funding. In November 2021, Metro Council approved $89 million in ARP funding to support the city’s plan to address chronic street homelessness and boost affordable housing through immediate, intermediate, and long-term solutions. See more here:
To learn more about donating to The Hope Village and ways to serve residents, such as through mentorship opportunities, visit www.thehopevillage.com or email info@thehopebuss.org
Ever since we received the 2021 recycling cart grant and started allowing residents to request their first recycling cart for free, we have had an overwhelming response. While we are encouraged by the community’s commitment to recycling, we are also struggling with our recycling cart inventory.
Starting this week our crews are not collecting recycling from the old 18-gallon bins. We understand that some residents have reported stolen recycling carts, missing recycling carts, or requested carts that have not been delivered yet. Our team is working diligently to fulfill requests, but we can see that the requests outnumber our inventory. Staff will prioritize based on situation and need. Due to the low inventory, online purchasing of recycling and garbage carts has been turned off.
Per ordinance, any garbage or recycling that is not set out in a Metro-issued cart must be contained in a 30-40 gallon container with handles, lid, and marked RECYCLING or GARBAGE. Residents may also use the drop-off recycling dumpsters throughout the county. These are marked on a map at Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMap. We provide stickers for these containers and they can be picked up Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm at 600 Meriwether Ave.
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