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- August, 4th National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
- National Fresh Breath Day
- August 12,1877 The Phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison
- National Family Fun Month
- National Peach Month
- National Golf Month
- National Picnic Month
- Romance Awareness Month
- Friendship Day, 1st Sunday in August
- August 26th is Woman's Equality Day
- Annual Kentucky State Fair
Shawnee A Community on the Move
The last year and a half has impacted each of us differently as we continue to adjust to our new normal post the Covid 19 Pandemic, but we still shall rise!
The Shawnee Neighborhood Association launched their restart meeting on May 10, 2022. We are back on track , and meetings will be held on the 3rd. Tuesday monthly at 6:30pm, in the Port Shaw building located at 3713 West Market St.
The next meeting will be held on July 19, with election of officers. Please plan to attend, and join the Association so that we can continue to work together to make the Shawnee neighborhoods a safe and family oriented community. All are welcome!!
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- Activities at the Dirt Bowl which is held in Shawnee Park continues.
- Play Off start Sunday July 31, 2022 at 4p.m.
- Élite 8 August 6, 2022 2p, 3p, 4p, 5pm
- Final 4 plays at 6p and 7p on August 6th.
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August 7, 2022 in Collaboration with Goodwill Industries, titled R.I.S.E SHAWNEE (RISE is ) Reinvigorating, Individuals, Successfully, Everyday. Event starts at 1pm to 5 pm.
- At 4p.m. on August 7th there will be Junior Dirt Bowl.
- At 5p.m. on August 7th there will be a Legends Dirt Bowl Game for the older athletes.
- At 6p.m. on August 7th There will be a Ladies Dirt Bowl game.
- At 7p.m. on August 7th will be the Championship game.
- there will be basketball games from 4pm to 7pm. with Food and prize giveaways, entertainment with Lincoln Bridge performing the National Anthem
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ky. —
Jefferson County Public Schools are just about a month away from being back in session and these free events are making sure students have the supplies they need.
Over the next three weeks, students can visit any of these sites to pick up supplies for the upcoming school year:
July 23
- Southend Fest at Valley High School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (drive-thru event; contact: Polly Mayer 363-1483)
- Southwest Family Resource Kindergarten Fest/Jacob Elementary from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (supplies are for kindergarten students; contact: Amber Ladd 214-7017)
July 26
- Duvalle Education Center/Carter Elementary School from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (drive-thru event; contact: Elisa Freeman-Carr 313-4635)
July
- Olmsted Academy North from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (contact: Lauren McNalley 437-4756)
- Westport Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (drive-thru event; contact: Runette Thomas 754-0172)
- Hikes Point Christians Church from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (contact: Mark Hancher 473-0403)
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity/Quinn Chapel AME Church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (contact: Kevin Gunn 901-9775)
August 4
- Bridges and Backpacks at First Gethsemane Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (contact: Cynthia Crowe 656-7517)
August 6
- Meyzeek Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (contact: Sarah Baker 313-4503)
- Lighthouse Academy at Newburg from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free sports physicals will be offered; contact: Chris Watts 483-6150)
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (contact: Krista Campisano 212-3409)
August 7
- New Birth Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free haircuts and dental exams; contact: Ebony Pryor 775-5388)
All events are free and open to the public, with supplies varying by site. Supplies are also limited and will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Those looking to attend will need to check to see if they need to register and if a child must be present.
Kentucky Kingdom is giving away (2) Family 4-Pack of passes for the 2022 season!
Laugh, slide and play this summer with more than 70 family-friendly attractions, including sparkling wavepools, towering slides and pint-sized rides all in the heart of Louisville, KY!
Enter HERE for your chance to win!
 The Louisville Zoo is celebrating a decade's worth of achievements by giving a sneak peek into the zoo's future expansion.
Mayor Greg Fischer and zoo director Dan Maloney helped celebrate National Zoo Keeper Week on Monday and announced a big financial boost to expand the zoo by 20 acres.
The $30 million project has been in the zoo's master plan since 2016 and is expected to open within the next few years.
The city is chipping in $5 million and the state will be contributing $10 million to make the expansion possible.
The new exhibit will be called "Kentucky Trails," and it will include bison, elk, beaver, bobcat, eagles and other animals that are native to the region.
The new expansion will also include many attractions like a new open vehicle guided tour, a new restaurant and a new event space celebrating bourbon.
Zoo officials also say the new space will include a habitat theater where animals will be able to show off their natural abilities.
"Part of what we're trying to do here is celebrate the natural wild heritage of the region plus the cultural heritage," Maloney said. "And I think you can't have the cultural heritage of Kentucky or southern Indiana without recognizing the importance of bourbon."
 Fair dates... August 18-28, 2022
Open 7am to Midnight
Located at the Ky. Fair and Exposition Center
   
Louisville Parks And Recreation are having Summer Camps For kids 6-12 years of age.
The Session will be from July 18th to August 5th, 2022. Mon.-Fri 8am-6pm. the following locations in District 5 are ….
Shawnee Community Center 607 S. 37th St. 502/775-5268
Molly Leonard Portland Community Center 640 N. 27th Str 502/776-0913
Other Locations
Southwick Community Center 3621 Southern Ave. 502/775-6598
Parkhill Community center 1703 13th Str 502/637-3044
Drop off is at 8a.m.. pickup at 6 p.m.
No early drop-offs. Campers must be picked up daily. campers not picked up by 6:o5p.m. will be charged a $20 fee which must be paid before the next week. participants must register online through RecTrac. go to BESTPARKSEVER.COM. Full price weekly is $60: reduced price is $50. Camp Active weekly $80, registration fee per participant, all camps: $20. Proof of eligibility required and must be provided in person.
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 Shawnee 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. The venue was originally at Central but has been moved to Shawnee High School.
The Louisville Bats have brought back the Metro Council Community Night Program for 2022! This year we are streamlining the process by allowing residents to request their tickets online through the following links:
INDIVIDUALS: https://louisvillebats.wufoo.com/forms/z1wop0sk1n20n7t/
ORGANIZATIONS/GROUPS OF 20+ GUESTS: https://forms.gle/ijwiurpEbWUGc9Ld9
Residents and groups will have the option to select from one of the 3 following dates:
August 17
August 31
September 21
(All Wednesdays @ 6:35PM)
Finally, these tickets will also include a voucher for a hot dog + 1 small drink during the game. Concession vouchers can be picked up at the stadium on gameday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Regina Riley-Smith currently drives about 45 minutes to get to the doctor from her home in the Shawnee neighborhood.
A new hospital coming to west Louisville will cut down her commute, and improve access to health care for everyone living in the area.
"I’d be like 5 minutes away from the hospital," Riley-Smith said. "It’s exciting to have a hospital that ain’t been there in 150 years."
Construction is now underway at S. 28th St. and W. Broadway, the site of the soon-to-be Norton West Louisville Hospital.
"We want people to live their healthiest life possible, and we believe that this hospital in this area is another step towards doing that," said Norton Healthcare spokeswoman, Renee Murphy.
Norton is taking a new approach to health care, asking people in west Louisville what services they need and want to see when the hospital is up and running.
"We want this to be a really transparent process. We want the community to be a part of this with us," Murphy said. "I often say we are building this together, and we really are."
For the west Louisville community, it's not just a new hospital. It's an investment into an under-served area.
"When you put that big of an investment in a community, you see a lot of things. You tell people in that community that you matter, and that you’re important," said West End business owner, Dave W. Christopher Sr.
As the hospital prepares to open in 2024, Norton Healthcare is asking west Louisville residents to submit feedback in-person and online. The goal is to design the hospital according to their needs and build trust in the community.
Community meetings will take place through the summer and early fall, giving residents multiple opportunities to learn about the new hospital and ask questions.
West Louisville residents are also encouraged to submit feedback about the new facility online.
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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
 Councilwoman 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.
CURRENT COMMITTEE OPENINGS....
- PUBLIC WORKS
- PARKS AND SUSTAINABILITY
- GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT
- PLANNING AND ZONING
- PUBLIC SAFETY
- BUDGET
- LABOR / ECONOMICS
- APPROPRIATIONS
- COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
- INCLUSION / EQUITY
WE WANT TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY AND WE WOULD LIKE YOUR HELP AND INPUT. email- alfred.johnson@louisvilleky.gov for information or interest in being on the Advisory Board. you will learn how local government works while helping to improve your community.
 A new city program aims to help people achieve their financial goals at no cost.
On Monday, the Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services opened the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center, which is available to all city residents.
Located at the Louisville Urban League in the Russell neighborhood, the program offers one-on-one counseling sessions on topics such as saving for retirement, improving credit and paying off student loans. There are currently three financial counselors, who also offer video and over-the-phone meetings.
According to Sadiqa Reynolds, the Louisville Urban League’s outgoing leader, at least four other city locations, including a YMCA and housing authority site, are planned to serve as partners and host financial counselors. However, she said no specific places have been chosen yet.
At a press conference announcing the center’s launch, Mayor Greg Fischer said the program is a way to promote equity and increase wealth-building opportunities.
“This is important to the city’s overall success because we know when our residents are financially secure, they’re in a better position to buy homes, support city businesses, and contribute to our local economy,” he said.
Fischer also said historical discriminatory systems and policies in the United States have resulted in financial barriers for many residents.
In 2019, the Metro Housing Coalition, a Louisville research and advocacy group, released a report showing the local homeownership rate among non-Hispanic white residents was nearly 35 percentage points higher than the rates for Black and Hispanic residents.
Low- and moderate-income families mainly build wealth and achieve financial stability through home ownership, according to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
“We’ve got to take the steps to ensure that everybody has the opportunity to reach their full human potential. And there’s no question that not everybody is born in the same space to do that,” Fischer said.
The Office of Resilience and Community Services began efforts to bring the program to Louisville in the fall of 2020, in response to increased financial difficulties due to the pandemic, said Ce Garrison, who will manage the center.
Around that time, the city applied for and received a $20,000 planning grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund, according to Erin Waddell, a policy and advocacy manager at the Office of Resilience and Community Services.
The CFE Fund, a nonprofit that promotes and financially supports Financial Empowerment Centers across the U.S., announced in March 2021 that Louisville was one of five new cities it would assist in implementing a center.
More than 30 local governments have already launched or are working toward establishing centers with the fund, including Greenville, S.C., which served as a mentor city to Louisville during its planning process.
Louisville raised $150,000 to implement the program, which the CFE Fund matched. Garrison said after the fund’s support ends in two years, the goal is for the center to become part of the city’s budget.
“Just like public parks, libraries and voting, financial counseling is now a city service that anyone and everyone can access confidently as a trusted resource,” said Garrison, who works in the Office of Resilience and Community Services.
Garrison added the city aims to especially empower low- to moderate-income residents with the program.
The CFE Fund also supports the city’s Bank On Louisville program, which began in 2010 to connect people to safe and affordable banking opportunities.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Low to moderate-income homebuyers in the Louisville Metro who are seeking assistance with down payments and closing costs can now apply for the city’s Down Payment Assistance Program.
Applications for the program reopened on July 18 for the purchase of an existing or newly constructed home, according to Louisville Metro Government.
A release states program funds are not limited to first-time homebuyers.
The funds will be used as a partially-forgivable loan with 0% interest, where homeowners will need to occupy their purchased home for a period of five to 15 years.
Following that period, 50% of the loan will be forgiven, and the rest of the balance will not be due until the sale of the home.
Officials said the Down Payment Assistance Program encourages home ownership in the Louisville Metro and assisting potential homebuyers in making real estate transactions to understand the responsibilities of homeownership.
The program is available to residents with a household income at or below 80% of the area median income, homebuyers who are already pre-approved for a mortgage and have no unpaid collections or past due balances on their credit.
For more information and how to apply, click or tap here.
Neighborhood Place partner agencies host seven Back to School events City’s Office of Resilience and Community Services provides $200,000 in school supplies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 19, 2022) - The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) is donating $200,000 to purchase school supplies, including backpacks, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and rulers, that will be given out at seven back-to-school events planned for late July and early August by Neighborhood Place and numerous community partners.
The funding was made possible by a special allocation of federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)-CARES funding, which RCS received to expand services and programming for families financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional supplies, funding and other types of support for the family friendly events are being provided by area businesses, churches, schools and individual donors. In addition to the supplies being distributed while supplies last, the events will offer a range of services and resources to help local youth and families be prepared for the start of the school year.
“We know the COVID-19 pandemic has made the last couple years extremely hard for many families in our community,” said Tameka Laird, Director of Louisville Metro RCS. “School supplies can get expensive, and we’re proud this special allocation of federal CSBG funds will provide thousands of students with the supplies they need to achieve more this school year. Having the right school supplies can give students a boost of confidence and feelings of excitement for the year ahead.”
“Neighborhood Place is pleased to partner with multiple agencies and individuals to provide important support for children and youth as they get ready to go back to school,” said Cassandra Miller, Executive Administrator for Louisville Metro RCS who oversees its Neighborhood Place centers. “The large donation of supplies provided by Louisville Metro RCS, in addition to the diverse network of public, private and nonprofit agencies that provide vital resources, provide an important foundation for children in our community to have a positive start to the school year.”
Here is more information about the seven upcoming events, including specific activities, eligibility and other requirements:
Saturday, July 23, Back to School Festival at Valley High School, 9 a.m.-noon. (10200 Dixie Highway; for more information call 502/363-1483.) This annual event will be a drive-thru format this year and is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. School supplies and backpacks will be provided while supplies last, and families can stay and join in the fun in Valley High’s courtyard. There will be prize giveaways, resource-sharing, and family activities and entertainment. Sponsored by South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 14 area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro RCS, Kidz Club and the Louisville Bats.
Tuesday, July 26, Back to School Event at DuValle Education Center/Carter Elementary School, 5-7 p.m. (3610 Bohne Ave.; for more information, call Elisa Freeman-Carr at 502/313-4635.) This drive-thru event will provide free backpacks, school supplies and snacks for youth 18 and under, while supplies last. Sponsors include Ujima Neighborhood Place, DuValle Education Center, Carter Elementary, Foster Elementary, Maupin Elementary, Kennedy Montessori, Brandeis Elementary, Johnson Middle School, and Greenwood Elementary School, as well as JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and JCPS Nutrition Services.
Saturday, July 30, Back to School Bash at Olmsted Academy North, 9-11 a.m. (4530 Bellevue Ave.; for more information, call Mrs. McNally at 502/437-4756.) Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided while supplies last (students must be present). Other resources, uniform assistance and entertainment will also be available. Sponsored by JCPS’ Family Resource and Youth Services Center, Louisville Metro RCS and UofL Health.
Tuesday, Aug. 2, Back to School Event at Charmoli Center Neighborhood Place, 10-11:30 a.m. ( 9100 Marksfield Road. Cars must enter this drive-thru event from S. Chadwick Rd./Hurstbourne Baptist Church area; not Whittington Parkway. For more information, call 502/574-5787.) Open to families with students in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Valid ID or other proof of Jefferson County residency will be required.
Thursday, Aug. 4, Back to School Fest at First Gethsemane Center for Family Development, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (1159 Algonquin Pkwy. For more information, call Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place at 502/634-6060.) Open to families with students in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks with essential grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. CAP referrals completed for families needing clothing and uniform assistance and hair care workshops and door prizes will be offered. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches for kids. Sponsors include Louisville Metro RCS, JCPS, First Gethsemane CFD, Louisville Metro Council Members, Zolar Inc., and Louisville Metro Housing Authority.
Friday, Aug. 5, Back to School Festival at Northwest Neighborhood Place at The Academy at Shawnee, 9 a.m.-noon. (4018 West Market St. For more information call 502/313-4909.) This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Community vendors will provide essential health, education, and community resources. This event is sponsored in collaboration with the Northwest Neighborhood Place Collaborative, The Academy at Shawnee Youth Service Center, and JCPS – Shawnee Satellite Office.
Saturday, Aug 6, 2022, Back to School Festival at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (1501 Rangeland Rd. Call 502/313-4700 for more information.) This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. Free backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies will be provided while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. JCPS Nutrition Services will provide free lunches to kids, and families may complete a CAP referral, for clothing and uniform assistance. A Community Resource Fair will boast over 20 presenters and include diabetes and blood pressure checks, YMCA programs, voter registration, library services and lots of fun and music. Event sponsored in part by First Neighborhood Place, area JCPS schools and (FRYSC) Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Council Members, LMPD, Louisville Metro RCS, Okolona Fire Department, and local churches.
About Neighborhood Place Louisville’s Neighborhood Place – a partnership of Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ Department of Community Based Services and Seven Counties Services – represent community-based centers that bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood please call Metro311 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.
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 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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Kentucky Science Center dinosaur gets a new lease on life
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A much-beloved part of history will once again be on display at Kentucky Science Center. Later this month the 26-foot long World’s Fair Triceratops will return to our parking lot after a decade-long absence. Funds provided by Louisville Metro Government have made it possible to refurbish the Triceratops and give it a permanent home near the pedestrian pedway over West Washington Street. Stay tuned for more information about the dinosaur's return in coming weeks - including information on how you can participate in a naming contest!
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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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Using human tears to spot disease
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Human tears could carry a flood of useful information. With just a few drops, a new technique can spot eye disease and even glimpse signs of diabetes. Tears contain tiny sacs stuffed with cellular messages. If scientists could intercept these microscopic mailbags, they could offer new intel on what's happening inside the body. 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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 The company will be providing a make-up event, free of charge, on Saturday, July 30 from 10am till noon at St. Stephen Church, 1018 S. 5th St. Please help spread the word!
Materials Specialist (2 positions)
Disburses needed supplies to customers. Receives and ships packages and freight. Prepares SDS labels for unmarked containers. Unloads trucks and follows safe handling practices. Records daily deliveries. Contacts employees to pick up shipped packages. Controls inventory through stock issues, daily, weekly and monthly cycle counting and annual physical inventory counting. Reorders supplies through vendors per procurement policies. Adjusts inventory levels to meet reorder point and maximum levels. Conducts tool inspections for employees. Maintains accurate records of tools and packing slips. Investigates vendor and inventory related matters. Supports the maintenance planning functions in procurement. Repairs small tools as needed.
For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/ M / F / DISABILITY / VET
 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
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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
  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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) invite you to attend the Protecting Our Children and Youth from COVID-19: Information for Parents, Caregivers, and Community Partners webinar on Friday, July 29, 2022, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (ET).
This webinar will provide trusted information about how to protect all children from COVID-19. Everyone ages 6 months and older can now get vaccinated against COVID-19, and everyone ages 5 years and older can get a booster if eligible. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a key step in protecting children and youth from getting very sick or dying from COVID-19. Speakers include pediatric vaccine experts and community partners leading vaccine efforts for children and youth.
For questions about the webinar, please contact CDC’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity at omhhe@cdc.gov.
Zoom link for the webinar
Passcode: COVID@19
US: +1 669 254 5252
Webinar ID: 160 289 8598
Passcode: 84651390
In 2020, Congress designated the new 988 dialing code to be operated through the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org The program will connect callers to trained volunteer crisis counselors.
You can also access a listing of community mental health services
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.
 Louisville holds steady in the medium risk level for COVID-19
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.
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily average incidence rate of 57.4 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 407.43 cases per 100,000 population
- 3,082 new cases reported over the previous week
- 13 newly reported deaths
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3.3% staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
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4.3% staffed ICU beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 47.4% of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
- Wastewater testing data shows the BA.5 variant to be the dominant variant.
Need help finding a COVID test or vaccination location? Have you tested positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do? 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.
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
Shawnee Branch
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. Summer Reading Program 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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Citizens that live in owner-occupied single family dwellings may request a home inspection through Metro311. The Division of Fire will send a Fire Company to perform a voluntary home fire safety inspection and install a free ten-year lithium battery operated smoke detector in the home if needed.
Note: Smoke detectors in rental properties must be provided by the property owner.
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Syringe Service Program, Naloxone & Overdose Reversal Training
Redeemer Lutheran Church
3640 River Park Drive
Louisville, KY 40211
Mondays
11:00-2:00 p.m.
Portland Family Health Center
2215 Portland Avenue
Louisville, KY 40212
Fridays
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Please contact Erica Williams at 537-6061
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 Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.
KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.
Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.
Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment. Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.
Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Veterans Express Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.
Center for Accessible Living (CAL) CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.
Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age. Â For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.
Kentucky Office for the Blind Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.
   
Office of Councilwoman Donna Purvis
Louisville Metro Council | District 5
601 West Jefferson Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 |
