 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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 Last FridayFest of the Year!!!
FridayFest features local music, local food trucks, and community socializing every other Friday, throughout the summer, from 6-10pm at Highview Park. The event is open to the public, family friendly, and best of all free! Our next concert is August 5th, featuring Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits.
Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits have been rocking for the better part of two decades across the land as one of the country's best-loved bands. A "college rock" powerhouse that combines the best of the '80s new wave sounds with the diversity of the best in '90s, an evening with Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits is always unforgettable. Sam Varga opens the show
The project is part of the widening of nearby Blue Lick Road
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of the closure of South Park Road for one week in the Okolona neighborhood of Jefferson County.
South Park Road will be closed to thru traffic from 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7, between KY 61 (Preston Highway) to KY 1450 (Blue Lick Road). Local traffic will be allowed, but South Park Road will be blocked just east of KY 1450 for sewer and resurfacing work. The construction is part of the project to widen Blue Lick Road between KY 1450 and Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway).
Electronic message boards were installed to alert drivers of the upcoming closure. Motorists should follow this posted detour: KY 1450 to KY 61 to South Park Road/KY 2845 (East Manslick Road) and vice versa.
The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.
 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.
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.
- A local consumer reported receiving a phone call regarding a Department of Education grant; the call was a scam. BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for government imposters; any unsolicited messages promoting a government grant are a red flag that you are dealing with a scammer.
- A consumer alerted BBB that they’d received a message regarding a COVID-19 grant from a “friend” on Facebook. They soon learned their friend’s account had been hacked and the grant was a scam. BBB warns that this scam is making the rounds, and that any “free” grant requiring the consumer to pay money upfront is a sign of a scam.
- BBB continues to receive reports of cryptocurrency scams and wants to remind consumers that if an investment “opportunity” seems too good to be true or promises immediate large returns, it is likely a scam.
- A consumer reported an online clothing boutique that failed to deliver the consumer’s order and refused to issue a refund. BBB warns consumers to always review companies before making purchases, and to pay with a secure form of payment such as a credit card in case you need to dispute the charge later.
- BBB continues to receive reports of puppy scams in the area. When buying a new pet, make sure you see the animal in person first, check the breeder’s credentials and references, and only pay with a secured method such as a credit card. Adopting from an accredited charity is also an excellent way to find your next pet!
- A local consumer reported a fake AT&T survey to BBB. The consumer received a message stating that upon completion of a survey, they would win a smartwatch and only have to pay shipping and handling. The consumer ended up having over $100 deducted from their account. Beware of scam texts promoting surveys or prizes, and never click on links in unsolicited texts.
- Consumers continue to report receiving fake Publisher’s Clearing House phone calls. The real Publisher’s Clearing House only notifies their winners by mail, not by phone. Any “sweepstakes organization” that asks for money upfront to claim a grand prize is very likely a scam.
- Consumers have reported receiving unsolicited text messages regarding real estate property and/or if they are interested in selling their homes. BBB warns against responding to these texts as they are likely a phishing scam. Homeowners interested in selling their property should instead contact a licensed, reputable real estate agent directly.
- BBB warns consumers in the market for a new driveway to watch out for asphalt paving scams. Unscrupulous contractors have tricked homeowners with supposedly good deals, only for the homeowners to end up with shoddy pavement – or nothing at all. Research companies on bbb.org before hiring, get everything in writing, and use secure payment methods.
- Planning a party? BBB warns consumers to watch out for party supply rental scams. Consumers have reported renting items such as tents and furniture and paying a deposit, only for the items to never arrive on the day of their event. Research companies before you rent, and always pay with credit card.
 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
Shakespeare in Dance: As You Like It August 3-7 Rounding out the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival season, Louisville Ballet returns to the Festival stage for a sixth season to present Shakespeare in Dance, a Shakespeare-inspired dance premiere.
1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208
For more information click here.
 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.
Eastwood Village Farmers' Market - North Beckley Paddling Access, 500 Beckley Creek Pkwy. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 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.
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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.
Here is more information about the seven upcoming events, including specific activities, eligibility and other requirements:
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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 Oasis Field opens at 8 p.m.
Movie starts at sundown.
Enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Watch your favorite movies on our giant inflatable screen. Snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Don’t forget to pack your blanket or lawn chairs!
Enjoy the quiet sights and sounds as the animals settle in for the night, then join us in the field at 8 p.m. for this family-favorite film.
Many animals not be viewable during your evening visit as they adhere to their normal nightly routine and retire to their indoor spaces. Attractions like the Glacier Run Splash Park, ropes course, and animal feeding/ interaction attractions will close at their normal time.
Movie nights are FREE to Zoo members and admission is only $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members (plus parking fee). Ticket purchase and movie night entrance until 8 p.m.
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