Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 07/15/2022 11:37 AM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.
JOIN US IN-PERSON THIS MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)
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Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville
Louisville Metro Recognized for Energy Efficiency Efforts in Government Facilities
LOUISVILLE, KY (July 8, 2022) – The Louisville Energy Alliance (LEA) presented Louisville Metro Government with two-Kilowatt Crackdown awards in recognition of the city’s enhanced energy efficiency efforts. This a city-wide competition that challenges building owners and operators to decrease energy use in their buildings to fight climate change while cutting operating costs.
The LEA recognized two Louisville Metro Government buildings: Louisville Metro Development Center and the Northeast Regional Library. The large reductions in energy consumption were largely achieved by operational efficiency measures, such as changing the automated schedules for boilers, chillers, and pumps.
The year’s top honor, the Kilowatt Cup, was awarded to La Quinta del Sol of Louisville East for superior achievement in energy efficiency and renewable energy. This new hotel construction invested in multiple sustainable strategies by utilizing Louisville Metro Government’s EPAD Program, which allowed the hotel to pay for the optimization measures using low-interest by utilizing tankless water heaters coupled with low flow/high velocity water fixtures, LED lighting, ENERGY STAR certified appliances, and motion sensors to shut systems off when unoccupied. In addition, the building generates a significant portion of its electricity from rooftop solar panels and micro-windmills. Onsite, free electric vehicle charging units were installed for guests.
“In order to meet our clean energy goals, we need everyone’s help, and I applaud these organization’s efforts to do their part,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. “Louisville Metro Government is proud to lead by example through our energy efficiency efforts across Metro’s buildings while providing programs such as EPAD to help local businesses make these critical investments as well. I thank the Louisville Energy Alliance for recognizing the Metro Development Center and the Northeast Regional Library for their efforts to cut Louisville Metro’s energy costs.”
Sunny Dronawat, the developer of La Quinta del Sol, said, “Consumers feel good when they spend their money on goods and services that incorporate sustainability, green energy, and energy conservation elements into their business practices.”
The Louisville Energy Alliance recognized nine local organizations for taking the Kilowatt Crackdown Challenge, awarding achievements in energy savings by building type. The winners are as follows:
Kilowatt Cup – La Quinta del Sol of Louisville East
K-12 Facility – Sacred Heart Model School
Office Facility, Best Performance – Human 515 Market Building
Office Facility, Most Improved – Kindred Health Corporate Headquarters Building
Healthcare Facility – UofL Health Shelbyville
Data Center – Humana Simpsonville Data Center
Government Facility, Best Performance – LFPL Northeast Regional Library
Government Facility, Most Improved – Louisville Metro Development Center
Religious Facility – Walnut Street Baptist Church
“The combined efforts of the award winners have realized a savings of 2,972 metric tons of carbon dioxide. That’s equivalent to over 330,000 gallons of gasoline consumed in a year,” said Julie Donna, LEA Vice Chair. “We applaud these building owners who have exhibited a commitment to the health of our community.”
In April, hundreds of scientists at the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their Climate Change 2022 Report, which states that “rapid and deep” cuts to carbon emissions are required to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
“Climate change is a global crisis, which will lead to vulnerabilities to infrastructure, more respiratory and heart disease cases, an overburdening of healthcare and emergency response systems, and rising insurance and energy costs if we take no action,” said Donna. “Since approximately 81% of Louisville’s GHG emissions are from the energy used to heat, cool, and power buildings, the Kilowatt Crackdown winners have demonstrated that what we do locally can make a big difference globally.”
In March, Louisville Metro Council authorized the creation of the Energy Innovation Fund, which will allow cost savings from energy projects to be re-invested into energy efficiency measures in Louisville Metro buildings. The fund will launch with approximately $550,000, or 80% of Louisville Metro’s energy savings from the past year.
In addition to the EPAD Program, Louisville Metro’s Office of Advanced Planning & Sustainability offers incentives to property and business owners to invest in energy efficiency via its Cool Roof Rebate Program and renewable energy through its Solar Over Louisville Program. The office is working to achieve Louisville’s sustainability goals, including a goal to power Louisville with 100% clean energy community-wide by 2040. Learn more about Louisville Metro’s clean energy efforts at www.100percentlou.com.
The LEA is offering free assistance to building owners who want to begin tracking and reducing their energy use. The next 3-part training series focused on using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager software kicks off August 4. Registration is at https://tinyurl.com/PMtraining2022.
Louisville Metro Government donates 500,000 diapers to families in need
Donations will be distributed through the Saint Bernadette Diaper Bank
LOUISVILLE, KY (July 7, 2022) – Today Mayor Greg Fischer joined representatives with the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) to announce a massive donation of more than 500,000 diapers to the Saint Bernadette Diaper Bank. Saint Bernadette’s distributes diapers to a diverse network of more than 13 nonprofit partner agencies that assist low-income and houseless families in the Louisville area.
During the event, organizers expressed the significant need for diapers in the Louisville community, which is often an overwhelming burden often borne by women. Diapers for one child cost $80 per month on average, and one in three families lack adequate resources to buy enough, according to local officials.
Since the pandemic, diaper costs have reportedly gone up about 8.7%, due to high demand for products, supply-chain disruptions and escalating shipping costs.
The rise in prices for diapers have led to surged demand at local diaper banks like Saint Bernadette’s.
“It takes an all of government, and all of community approach to make sure that each child has a strong start and opportunity,” said Mayor Fischer. “I'm grateful for our city’s Resilience and Community Services team and the federal CSBG funding for supporting Saint Bernadette’s mission to help relieve the burden of diaper need in our community and to help ensure that every family has enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy.”
Thanks to a special allocation from federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-CARES funding, RCS has been able to expand programming and services for individuals and families financially impacted by the COVID pandemic with increased utility assistance and other financial aid, case management for houseless individuals, as well as the purchase of diapers for today’s donation.
"When we heard about the need for diapers in our community, we wanted to help in any way we could,” said Tameka Laird, Director of RCS, which is part of a nationwide poverty fighting network. "Diapers take a big bite out of a family’s budget, and anytime there's an increase in the cost of basic necessities, it impacts people living in poverty at a more considerable rate."
Deanna Hornback founded the Saint Bernadette Diaper Bank, the only diaper bank in the state of Kentucky, nearly a decade ago. She said there are roughly 6,000 babies or small children in need of diapers across the city and surrounding counties. That is more than they can currently assist, but their goal remains to help fill the gap by providing 50 diapers per month to those 6,000 children.
“Without an adequate supply of diapers, babies are exposed to serious health risks,” said Hornback. “On top of that, babies may not be accepted into daycare without diapers of their own, and that means their caregivers are unable to work."
Also in attendance at today’s event were Eva Astudillo of La Casita Center, one of the Diaper Bank’s partners, as well as Louisville Metro Council member Paula McCraney (D-7) representing the Council’s Women’s Caucus, and Gretchen Hunt, Executive Administrator with the Louisville Metro Office for Women, who together hosted a diaper drive during the month of March. Thanks to their efforts, more than 19,500 diapers were collected and donated to Saint Bernadette’s.
"We’re so thankful for every donation, and especially grateful for the tremendous support received by Mayor Fischer's office, Metro Council and other Louisville Metro agencies that have allowed us to provide more supplies for current partner agencies and expand the number of agencies that we serve," Hornback said.
She added that the Diaper Bank is in constant need of diapers for all ages, but is running low specifically on pull-ups and diapers for newborns, size 5, and size 6.
There are several ways you can get involved to help Saint Bernadette’s, including:
Advocate: Learn more about diaper need in Louisville.
Contact Saint Bernadette’s for more information at 502-425-2210 ext. 214.
The city’s Office for Women also convenes a diaper need working group and will host a discussion on diaper need and how to access diapers or become a participating agency with the Diaper Bank on Friday, July 8th from 10 -11 a.m., via Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/OFWLouisville. For more information, contact the office’s executive administrator, Gretchen Hunt, Gretchen.Hunt@louisvilleky.gov.
“Access to diapers is a gender equity issue,” said Hunt. “Without diapers, women are not able to send their kids to daycare and therefore cannot work. This is an important step forward to empower more women to meet their basic needs, which in turn, strengthens our entire community.”
If you are a parent with little ones in need of diapers, visit Saint Bernadette’s website for a list of agencies served and contact information at https://stb2008.org/diaper-bank.
Metro Public Health and Wellness News
3 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Jefferson County: Risk to the public remains low
During a press briefing Monday, Dr. Jeffrey Howard, interim director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), announced that there are three cases of monkeypox in the Louisville Metro area. He said all three individuals are working closely with LMPHW. Dr. Howard added that the department has initiated treatment to those infected, is using contact tracing methods and has vaccinated close contacts, per CDC recommendations.
Dr. Howard acknowledged that early data from the CDC suggests that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with other men make up a large number of cases in the United States. However, he stressed that anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. He also stressed that the risk of contracting monkeypox in Jefferson County is low.
“Unlike COVID-19 it does not spread as readily through respiratory droplets and therefore is not quite as contagious,” Dr. Howard said. “For example, monkeypox is thought that one person that has contracted the disease may spread the virus to one or two other people. Whereas the omicron variant of COVID-19, one person with that disease might spread it to nine or 10 people.”
Monkeypox tends to spread through close contact with someone who is infected with the virus. It can spread through prolonged face-to-face contact and intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex. The virus can also be spread through materials, like bedding, that has previously touched an infectious rash or bodily fluids.
Symptoms of monkeypox include:
Fever
Headache
Muscle aches
Backache
Swollen lymph nodes
Chills
Exhaustion
A rash that sometimes can look like pimples or blisters on the face, inside of the mouth, hands, feet, chest, genitals or anus
If you are displaying symptoms of monkeypox reach out to your health care provider.
Registration Open: August 20 Selfcare Summit for Childcare Providers
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Childcare Aware of Kentucky are hosting a “Nurturing the Nurturer” workshop for childcare providers on August 20, 2022. This professional development opportunity intends to connect, empower, inspire, support and celebrate childcare providers (infant through pre-K). The workshop is free and will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the Chestnut Street YMCA. Training credits will be provided for those who complete the workshop. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration for the workshop is available now.
Test positive for COVID? Take Paxlovid
Paxlovid is an oral anti-viral medication that is safe and incredibly effective against severe disease from COVID. It works best when you start taking it within 5 days of symptom onset. You can get a prescription from your healthcare provider or a pharmacist. Find a testing and treatment location near you.
Louisville remains in the “yellow” medium risk level for COVID-19. Health experts recommend people living in medium counties stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, get tested if experiencing symptoms, and talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions if you are immune compromised or at high risk for severe disease.
KYTC road work around District 2
U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane closure over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile point 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection in 2021. It’s not an active construction zone, and the affected area isn’t visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has secured the money and has a signed agreement with the railroad to perform the necessary repair work. A bid opening was scheduled for May 26 for the bridge repair. Once the contractor is selected, they will need to get a separate agreement with the railroad. There is no completion date set for the project at this time. Motorists can use Bardstown Road as a detour.
Interested in serving on a board or commission?
Louisville Metro has approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Kentucky is opening Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state to make new REAL ID-compliant driving and identity credentials (as well as standard credentials) available to Kentuckians who prefer to use them for air travel and federal access benefits once enforcement begins May 3, 2023. Other federally approved documents, like a valid passport or passport card, are accepted for U.S. air travel.
- Online and mail-in license renewal are now available. Visit our compare my options tool to determine which option best fits your needs.
- Popup Driver Licensing Program locations will be available in select counties statewide throughout 2022. This traveling service brings all the services offered in Driver Licensing Regional Offices to local communities that don't have a regional office. Applicants must schedule an appointment below. Click here to learn more about the program.
- Avoid a repeat trip by arriving prepared. Learn what documents you need to bring by taking the IDocument Guide quiz or review a list of acceptable documents.
- Masks must be worn while inside a Driver Licensing Regional Office, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your assistance. Documented medical conditions that prohibit an individual from wearing a mask will be granted an exception.
- Driver Licensing Regional Offices are open to in-person visits from any Kentucky resident.
- Appointments are highly suggested, as limited space for walk-ins differs from site to site.
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502-564-1257
Louisville Vacant and Abandoned Property News
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in Louisville?
The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
Waste Management News
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
Louisville Zoo Launches New Summer Happy Hour Event
The Louisville Zoo is hosting a Summer Happy Hour on July 27, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for this after-hours 21+ event.
Happy hour guests will enjoy exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in the Zoo’s Islands exhibit. The $35 ticket includes entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
There are no refunds, rainchecks, or discounts offered for this special experience.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Current hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Since 2011, under Mayor Fischer’s administration, the Louisville Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary, opened nine new exhibits and attractions, and won national awards for Glacier Run and School at the Zoo. Considered Kentucky’s most popular not-for-profit paid attraction, the Zoo welcomed nearly 9 million guests in the last decade. In 2021, the Zoo was voted “Best Place to Take Kids in Summer,” by LEO Weekly, “Best Kid-Friendly Attraction” by Kentucky Living Magazine and Boo at the Zoo made the Top 10 Halloween Festivals list by thetravel.com. Community Access Memberships, deep-discount days, the Future Healers Got Zoo Buddies partnership and the accessible playground are among prime efforts to make Louisville Zoo even safer, more engaging, and more inclusive. Among the Louisville Zoo’s most successful conservation programs, the black-footed ferret breeding effort produced 1,100 kits and repatriated more than 800 of these most highly endangered, American mammals to the wild.
The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state Zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Report Street Light Outages to LG&E
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
LMPD News
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of 7 short films, including three titles that won Festival awards. Considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers, Sundance includes fiction, documentary and animation from around the world.
Films this year include "Warsha" directed by Dania Bdeir, "You Go Girl!" directed by Shariffa Ali, "Makassar is a City for Football Fans" directed by Khozy Rizal and more! Showtimes are the following:
Friday, July 15, 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m.
Saturday July 16, 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 17, 3 p.m.
Tickets are $12, or $8 for Speed members, and can be purchased here.
SpiropaLOUza is back and bringing some of the best local and regional bands together for an evening of music and fun to raise money for Cure CF, Inc.
Food, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages will be for sale with a portion of sales going back to the charity, so be sure to bring your appetite and be ready to quench your thirst.
Together, change the definition of CF from that of a life-shortening, family-destroying, tomorrow-stealing disease into an acronym for CURE FOUND, all while partying the night away!
Summertime is here and the JTown Beer Fest is back! Choose from more than 85 craft beers, wines and seltzers to wet your palate as you enjoy the beloved JTown Gaslight Pavilion and 3rd Turn’s Kentucky Corner.
The event will feature craft beers from national favorites like New Belgium Brewing as well as Kentucky favorites like Country Boy Brewing from Lexington, KY and local Louisville breweries like Atrium Brewing Company, plus many more. The Truly “Beyond Beer” Bar will exclusively feature a wide variety of hard seltzers and hard teas.
In addition to all the great beverages, there will be two stages feautring live music from local artists, classic arcade and pinball games from REC BAR, and food trucks and snack vendors like Fresh Out the Box, Six Forks Burger Company, Froggy’s Popcorn and more will be featured.
Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased at select Cox's Smokers Outlet and Spirit Shoppes and Evergreen Liquors or The Chamber Jeffersontown. Or purchase tickets online here.
Join Louisville's Goodwood Brewing at their taproom for the annual block party, Pints on the Pavement! Enjoy live music, delicious food and cold Goodwood beer!
Live music will be performed by Honeymack, Kristofer Lee Bentley, and The Highlanders.
Head to "The Castle" at Valor Traditional Academy this Saturday for the Summer Showdown Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show!
Walk around and check out all the awesome vehicles and get ready for the awards to be given out at 3 p.m.! Trophies will be given to the Best of Show Car/Truck, Best of Show Motorcycle, Second Place Overall, Third Place Overall, People’s Choice Car/Truck, People’s Choice Motorcycle, President’s Choice, Kids’ Choice, Club Participation, Farthest Distance Traveled, Tough Luck Award & Top 50.
There will be silent auction, 50/50, gift card board, raffles, door prizes and free face painting. All proceeds benefit the Michael Feger Paralysis Foundation.
Vehicle registration is $20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit the Waverly Park Trail System and take part in the Hotter Than July 1/4 & 1/2 Marathon!
Choose from a 1 lap 1/4 marathon (6.55 miles) or a 2 lap half marathon option through the trails. Runners will receive a race shirt, great finishers medal (both races) overall and age group awards, professional chip timing, free race photos and a beautiful course on beginner-friendly trails.
Split times will be recorded and text messaging of splits and finish times will be available.
Join APRON Inc. in celebrating our local independent restaurants who serve Louisville daily at the Taste of Independents at The Olmsted! The Taste of Independents benefits employees in the independent service industry.
Attendees will get to taste the best of the best that our independent restaurants have to offer. Participating restaurants this year include Lou Lou Food & Drink, Against the Grain, Gill on the Go Catering, Gustavo’s Mexican Grill, Martini Italian Bistro and many more! There will be specialty cocktails by KOBBE, Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskeys, Barrell Craft Spirits and Monk’s Road, plus wonderful wines and craft beers will be available.
For questions, please email robinm@aproninc.org. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased here.
Sensual Bliss Life presents Summer Bliss! Summer Bliss is a summer fashion show that will showcase some of Kentucky’s boutique clothing and fashions for both men and women.
This event like all of the Sensual Bliss shows will be fun, sexy, sensual, classy and everything in between so grab you friends or bring your mate and enjoy a night of Kentucky local fashions and some sexy intimate pieces on the runway!
This event is 21 and over only, there will be a cash bar and vendors that provide products for both men and women for purchase.
General admission ticket are $20, front row seat tickets are $40 and include 1 free drink and gift bag. Tickets can be purchased here.
Golf FORE Girls will be hosting the 2022 Ladies of the Links Tournament Raffle at Wildwood Country Club this coming Monday. This annual tournament benefits the Golf FORE Girls program. Raffle ticket sales have opened online so that you can bid on these great items and support the tournament even if you cannot play in the event.
All tickets are $10 with unlimited chances. Purchase raffle tickets here.
Louisville Burger Week is back with $7 burgers from Louisville's most delicious restaurants! From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties we will pay tribute to America’s sweetheart - the Hamburger! Each restaurateur and Chef will prepare their unique take on the burger.
The event gets people to embrace the food, culture and Louisville-love while getting out to eat, drink, and try new places!
New this year - the official Louisville Burger Week app! Along with a list of participating restaurants, their specials, hours and a map, participants will be able to check in at participating locations throughout the week, earning points for prizes and towards the coveted status of Burger Week royalty. Check in at 5 participating locations and be eligible for a very special grand prize drawing featuring swag and $250 in gift cards!
View a full list of participating restaurants here.
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!
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
Kentucky Shakespeare is back for their 62nd year of free Kentucky Shakespeare performances at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Old Louisville's Central Park!
Nightly schedule:
6:00 p.m. Food trucks open (a variety of 36 food trucks from the Louisville Food Truck Association will rotate nightly.)
7:00 p.m. Will’s Tavern, Will’s Gift Shop, and Kids’ Globe open
7:15 p.m. Community pre-show performance
8:00 p.m. Production begins
Twelfth Night May 25-June 12; July 13, 16, 19, 22 The season kicks off with Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy of mistaken identity, music, and the madness of love, where nobody is quite what they seem and anything is possible!
Richard III June 16-26; July 12, 15, 20, 23 Shakespeare’s charismatic, power-hungry villain embarks on an unrelenting campaign for the crown, chronicling the cataclysmic end of England’s greatest power struggle, the Wars of the Roses, in this thrilling finale to the history cycle.
The Merry Wives of Windsor June 30-July 10; July 14, 17, 21,24 Double-meanings, disguises, and dirty laundry as lovable rogue Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing two wealthy married women. The tables are turned, feminine wisdom triumphs, and laughter reigns supreme in this hilarious Elizabethan farce.
Louisville Improvisors Late Night Shakes 10:30 p.m. on June 11, June 25, July 9, and July 23 The Louisville Improvisors return for a seventh year with Late Night Shakes on select Saturdays bringing late night improvised Shakespeare plays created from audience suggestions.
1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208
⚜ This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville! ⚜
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
