- Labor Day
- September 7th- National Beer Lovers Day
- September 15th- National Double Cheeseburger Day
- September 26th- National Pancake Day
- National Chicken Month
- Self Improvement Month
- September 13th- Positive Thinking Day
- September 28th- National Good Neighbor Day
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Shawnee Park just got a fresh coat of paint in the form of a beautiful, colorful mural and a new hiking trail.
The mural, designed by STEAM Exchange, is based on photographs taken by the late Charles "Bud" Dorsey Jr., a local legend who is most known for his photojournalism documenting life in west Louisville for more than 50 years.
The photos used in the mural depicted activities offered within the Louisville is Engaging Children Outdoors (ECHO) program, including environmental education and nature play.
ECHO is a component of West Louisville Outdoor Recreation Initiative (WLORI), who also partners with the STEAM exchange to create opportunity for west Louisville youths.
"We have been working over the past several years to transform our historic Shawnee and Chickasaw parks into even more exciting, diverse greenspaces, providing rich environmental experiences for people from all walks of life," Mayor Greg Fischer said.
As well as the mural unveiling, Shawnee Park also has a new hiking trail, thanks to Wilderness Louisville, Inc., Jewish Heritage Fund for Excellence and Brown-Forman Corporation, according to a press release from the mayor's office.
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps and SummerWorks participants worked for nearly 18 months to complete the trail.
Michael Gritton, KentuckianaWorks executive director, oversees SummerWorks in partnership with YouthBuild Louisville.
"The SummerWorks youth at Shawnee Park have helped improve their community for the better while gaining knowledge about the outdoors and expanding their professional skills. This is what the program is all about," Gritton said.
The trail project was backed by several local organizations, all to make nature more accessible for Louisville children and families and to better serve the community of west Louisville.
 There will be a community Town Hall Meeting for District 5 on September 21st at 6pm at Shawnee Golf Course, located at 460 Northwestern Pkwy. 40212. City agencies will be there to answer your questions or concerns. Please join us!
September 6, 2022 @ 6pm 1st Tuesday of the Month
September 20, 2022 @ 6;30p 3rd Tuesday of the Month.
Mayor highlights progress to address vacant and abandoned properties, new property condition survey and changes to the Landbank Authority following racial equity review
LOUISVILLE, KY (August 11, 2022) — Mayor Greg Fischer today joined city leaders, Landbank Authority officials, and developers to celebrate strides made toward tackling vacant and abandoned properties, detail the findings of a new property condition survey, and highlight changes to the Landbank Authority processes.
“Neighbors feel the negative impact of even one vacant or abandoned property on a block, but on some streets in our city, particularly in west Louisville, we have blocks full of these properties, which can attract squatters and criminal activity,” the Mayor said. “Our goal is to revitalize areas with large numbers of vacant and abandoned properties by getting them into the hands of people in the neighborhood to prevent displacement and return them to productive use, and by addressing deteriorating properties, we can help prevent more properties from becoming vacant and abandoned.”
The Landbank Authority is a joint agency of Louisville Metro Government (LMG), the Jefferson County Public School District, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Authority, which is staffed by the Louisville Metro Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) and overseen by a Board of Directors, acquires, manages, and sells distressed properties and vacant unimproved parcels to responsible developers.
Racial Equity Review
In 2020, the Authority began a racial equity review of its policies, programs, and procedures, and this year, the Authority’s board is reviewing program and policy changes that prioritize the sale of Landbank properties for owner occupancy and will result in more equitable practices.
“The Landbank Board and the OHCD team has worked diligently to improve property and home ownership in neighborhoods impacted from vacant and abandoned properties. Over the past few years, we have engaged city officials, as well as community members, to make policies and opportunities fairer and more equitable for local residents looking to build wealth, not only for themselves but for their family’s future,” said Dr. Rev. Jamesetta Ferguson, member of the Landbank Authority Board of Directors. “When sales resume in mid-September, I believe the residents wishing to engage the process will begin to reap more benefits from the new and improved policies put in place.”
The Authority stopped accepting applications to purchase city-owned properties in June to implement the changes and expects to begin accepting applications again on September 15. The proposed changes include:
- Collecting demographic data on Landbank buyers;
- Creating a $1 million Landbank Homeownership Improvement Fund to assist with the cost of rehabbing Landbank properties for properties going to an owner-occupant;
- Eliminating first-come, first-serve options for several Landbank programs to offer more equitable access to properties;
- Revising scoring criteria for multiple programs to favor neighborhood residents and homeownership; and
- Changing applicant eligibility to its Lot On My Block Program to allow long-term renters to purchase vacant lots on their block.
The Authority now is seeking community input on the proposed changes. Community members can view proposed changes and provide feedback by visiting www.louisvilleky.gov/vacant.
“The highest and best use for these properties is to get them in the hands of residents who live nearby and to use these properties to increase affordable housing in our city and homeownership for our Black residents,” Mayor Fischer said. “Changes to our Landbank programs identified through this racial equity review will help us better meet these goals.”
Through the Authority, LMG has sold more than 700 properties since 2011 to small developers, community-based organizations and individuals for renovations, or use vacant lots as side yards, community gardens, or for new construction.
Property Condition Survey
In 2020, OHCD also hired Dutch GIS company Cyclomedia to conduct a property condition survey throughout Jefferson County by working with the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administration as it conducted its property tax assessments.
Phase I of the survey, which was recently completed, focused on neighborhoods in west and south Louisville, downtown and its edge neighborhoods, and Old Louisville – neighborhoods that historically have had the most vacant and abandoned properties. Phase II, which will include the remainder of Jefferson County, will be completed in 2024.
The survey is only looking at properties with structures on them. Roughly 8 percent of the structures in the Phase I survey area were given a severity ranking, ranging from slightly damaged to presumed abandoned and unlivable. The condition of most of the structures did not warrant a ranking.
Based on the Phase I survey results, LMG found that there are about 1,500 structures deemed unlivable and presumed vacant and abandoned within the survey area. About 2,500 structures were found to have slight damage, and an additional 1,300 properties were identified as having moderate to significant damage.
“In addition to identifying currently vacant and abandoned properties, the survey helps us to identify properties that are not vacant and abandoned yet but are deteriorating, so that we can intervene. Depending on the state of the property and its occupancy and ownership status, this could include providing more resources through the city’s home repair programs for occupied properties or initiating additional foreclosures on unoccupied structures where ownership cannot be established,” said OHCD Director Laura Grabowski.
City efforts to address vacant and abandoned properties
During Mayor Fischer’s administration, the city has successfully lobbied for state-level law changes to help the city deal with vacant and abandoned properties and return them to productive use in a more efficient and timely manner.
These law changes include giving code enforcement liens priority over almost all other liens, which has allowed LMG to initiate over 1,000 foreclosures; making spot condemnation more feasible for local governments, helping move properties into foreclosure and toward repurposing; and allowing local governments to petition courts to appoint conservators over abandoned properties to expedite their rehabilitation. LMG’s conservatorship efforts are focused on preserving historic properties.
In partnership with Metro Council, LMG has made investments in clear boarding and expanding the Department of Codes and Regulations mowing crews so that abandoned properties still look maintained and discourage negative activity. The city also has increased investments in foreclosures of unoccupied, abandoned properties and the demolition of unstable and unsafe structures.
The Landbank Authority property inventory contains more than 600 vacant parcels, mostly lots. Most of the properties deemed vacant and abandoned are not city-owned. LMG works to find the owners or property heirs, if possible, and will initiate a foreclosure on problem properties or seek to demolish unstable structures that pose a danger.
There will be an event on Wednesday, September 14th from 5-7pm At Vonspiegel Baptist Church on the corner of Louis Colman Ave and Kentucky Street. There will be conversations with the Councilwoman and community minsters as well. Hope to see you there!
 The Metropolitan Business Development Corporation (METCO) administers Louisville Metro’s small business and commercial property loans for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County. Loans can be used for start-up and expansion costs, including equipment purchases, buildout, and working capital, as well as for commercial property improvements. Loan applications are evaluated on: business plan, financial feasibility, owner experience, and credit-worthiness. Collateral is required for all METCO loans except the Business Accelerator Loan.
Business Incentive Programs
As you start and grow your business, the Louisville Forward team is ready to assist you with applicable public incentives. In addition to the METCO Loan Program, Louisville Metro and the state of Kentucky have tax abatement programs to save you money as you grow your business.
KENTUCKY SMALL BUSINESS TAX CREDIT PROGRAM This program offers between $3,500 and $25,000 per year for small businesses that have: • Hired and sustained at least one, full-time new job in the last year, earning a minimum of $10.88/hour • Purchased at least $5,000 in qualifying equipment or technology Businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for the program. The amount of the tax credit depends on how many jobs were created and the amount of investment made. https://ced.ky.gov/Entrepreneurship/KSBTC
METCO’s Business Accelerator Loan Program The Business Accelerator Loan is available to new and existing small businesses in low to moderate income neighborhoods who have barriers to obtaining traditional financing. Eligibility is based on where your business is located. Check your location’s eligibility: www.louisvilleky.gov/acceleratormap
Metro Small Business Development Team – Connect with our team for assistance with: • Business Planning & Strategy • Business Education & Learning Opportunities • Location Identification • Finding a Business Mentor • Connecting with a business coach and/or other resource providers offering services, technical assistance and small business lending • https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisville-forward/services/small-business
Training Opportunities • Guide to Entrepreneurship – This 90-minute Group Coaching session explains key pre-business concepts. Ideal for those who are new to business ownership. Contact Louisville SBDC: https://www.louisvillesmallbusiness.com/workshops • Entrée Preneur Series – An interactive 8-week course taught by industry leading professionals for restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs. Contact Chef Space: https://www.chefspace.org/entree-preneur • For more Small Business Workshops, visit: • SCORE – https://louisville.score.org/content/take-workshop-277 • Louisville SBDC – https://www.louisvillesmallbusiness.com/workshops • National SBA Learning Center – https://learn.sba.gov/dashboard • LinkedIn Learning – Use your library card to access this online learning resource, with thousands of courses covering business strategy and other topics https://www.lfpl.org/LinkedIn/
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Shawnee Park visitors who head to the pond may be in for quite an unusual sight.
Officials said there are hundreds of tiny jellyfish currently living in the pond at the park, called “peach blossom jellyfish.”
The jellyfish are described as the size of a contact lens and can be seen pulsing up and down inside of the pondwater.
Liz Winlock, project manager with Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, said the jellyfish could have come into the area by dropping in from plant materials or from other animals in the area.
She said while the peach blossom jellyfish have been seen in the Louisville-area since the late 1970s, they’ve not been spotted inside the parks or at Shawnee’s pond until now.
“It’s your chance to see something unique, and helps people interact with the park,” Winlock said.
While the jellyfish are a non-native species to the area, Winlock said their presence are not being seen on other plants and animals within the area.
The jellyfish can sting, but due to their size, their stinging cells would not be able to penetrate a person’s skin.
Winlock said the jellyfish will likely remain inside the pond until it gets colder, or if native animals like birds or turtles took them away or ate them.
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PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY BELOW TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY AND HAVE A VOICE IN OUR PARKS. WE ARE PROUD OF OUR PARKS IN DISTRICT 5.
 Parks For All will collect new data, listen to new voices, share new information, and create a roadmap for equitable and transparent investment in our public parks.Public parks are powerful tools that strengthen the fabric of communities, positively impact health and the environment, and spur economic growth. Yet, The Trust for Public Land's ParkScore®, which measures park access, investment, amenities, acreage, and equity, ranks Louisville 90th in the nation.
We must do better! The Parks Alliance of Louisville partnered with Metro Council and are currently gathering community feedback that will inform an action strategy for our public parks. Our goal is to ensure the parks AND neighborhoods with the greatest need are prioritized for the earliest investment.
Please take the Community Survey: https://www.parksalliancelou.org/parks-for-all
Encuesta en español disponible: https://www.parksalliancelou.org/parks-for-all
 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.
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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. Advisory Board will start in January 2023.
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.
- Register to vote
- Update your voter registration address
- Double check how/when/where to vote.
- Request your absentee ballot.
- Vote early in person
- College students in KY can register/vote in KY for this extremely Important Senate election.
- Your vote matters! Educate yourself and your friends and make sure your ballet is counted.
- More Voting Questions? call 502-574-6100
  
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August 25th and 31st
Join Louisville's own Feast BBQ for a 10 year anniversary party at either their NuLu or Jeffersontown location!
On Thursday, August 25th, head to the NuLu location from 5 to 9 p.m. and enjoy great barbecue, frosty drinks, slushies, bluegrass music and a chance to win some Feast BBQ gifts.
Then on Wednesday, August 31st, get to the JTown location from 5 to 9 p.m. to take part in the festivities!
Both locations will host a Grand Prize giveaway where two lucky winners (one per location) can win a home BBQ package valued at over $1,000! Featuring a premium quality Oklahoma Joe’s Highland Offset Smoker, the Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto cookbook, a pair of heat resistant BBQ gloves, a Feast BBQ Anniversary Edition T-Shirt, bottled Feast BBQ sauces and a $50 Feast BBQ gift card!
In addition, both locations will be doing surprise giveaways throughout the evening, a live 3-piece bluegrass band led by Anna Blanton will be performing and Feast's famous Ale-8 bourbon slushies will be available to purchase for just $1 each.
NuLu location: 909 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206 Jeffersontown location: 10318 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, KY 40299
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August 27th, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Can you handle a 20 course meal? Try delicious tastes showcasing the diverse cuisine of South Louisville - Vietnamese, Haitian, BBQ & more!
Taste of South Louisville is the city's culinary event of the year. With more than 20 local restaurants and vendors, restaurants like Seafood Lady, Caribbean Cafe and Vietnam Kitchen will be serving memorable tastes all night. There will also be drinks available from Lady J's Lemonade, Sunergos and more with a cash bar available!
All proceeds go to South Louisville Community Ministries' mission, providing emergency assistance and compassionate advocacy to our neighbors in crisis.
Purchase tickets to Taste of South Louisville here.
700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208
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August 28th, 5 to 8 p.m.
As August ends, an Old Louisville tradition is once again renewed. Louisville Metro Council President David James (D-6) is presenting “Jazz in Central Park” this Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m.
“I feel many people look forward to this perfect way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. There is a wide variety of artists who specialize in jazz and entertainment, and best of all its free and open to any and everyone,” said James. “Bring some friends and the family to Central Park and listen to some of the best jazz artists the area has to offer.”
Featured artist include:
Karen Chavis Band Urban Jazz Coalition Regina Troupe Unlimited Show Band Frankie Raymore & the Groove Masterz
1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40208
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August 31st, 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Get ready for another great installment of WFPK's Waterfront Wednesday!
This free concert series takes place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The Big Four Lawn is located next to the Big Four Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge. The gates open at 5 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Performances for August 31st include Mark Charles (6 p.m.), Seratones (7:30 p.m.) and Joan Osborne (9 p.m.).
Bring your own lawn chairs or blanket. Outside alcohol is prohibited. No coolers, no glass, or pets.
Parking information can be found here.
1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
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With so many great upcoming events this summer you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
WorldFest - September 2nd through 5th, at the Belvedere
Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Outdoor Market - Saturday, September 3rd, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waterfront Plaza
Hike, Bike & Paddle - Monday, September 5th, 8 a.m. at the Louisville Community Boathouse
Oktoberfest - September 9th & 10th at the German-American Club
AARP Brain Health Walk - Friday, September 9th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Chickasaw Park *register by September 2nd*
Latin Music Awards KY - Friday, September 16th, 8 p.m. at Fourth Street Live!
Bourbon & Beyond - September 15th through 18th at the Kentucky Exposition Center
Louder Than Life - September 22nd through 25th at the Kentucky Exposition Center
 Cars with open trunks lined up in the parking lot of Dare To Care food bank’s warehouse in the Big “A” shopping center, in the Park DuValle neighborhood, Tuesday morning. Volunteers loaded them with watermelons, potatoes, raspberries, corn and cucumbers.
“In our area, we’re experiencing food insecurity in a way that we’re seeing even more increased numbers,” Dare To Care CEO Vincent James said. “And what simply that means, is that people don’t have access to fresh, healthy foods.”
Food insecurity is not an issue that affects all Louisvillian's equally. James said in some areas of the city that have been historically disinvested in, the lack of grocery stores is astounding.
“Think about just west Louisville alone, there are two grocery stores that are covering nine contiguous neighborhoods, which is insane,” James said.
Organizations ramped up free and low-cost food programs at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those projects have stopped even as the pandemic continues .
“A lot of those supplemental programs that helped people during the pandemic have ended, so people are worse off now, than they were during the pandemic,” Dare To Care director of communications Alexus Richardson said. “We saw a decline during the pandemic and now we’re seeing an increase with inflation.”
In the past two months, James said his team has seen the number of cars that come through the mobile pantry alone go from 225 families to up to 350.
The increasing level of food insecurity is one thing Dare To Care hopes to raise awareness about with Hunger Action Month.
According to Dare To Care officials, in Kentucky nearly 700,000 people are dealing with food insecurity. Data from Feeding America estimates that one in eight adults in the commonwealth are food insecure and one in six children are.
Throughout the month of September, Dare To Care will have more food distribution at different locations across the city, work with schools on non-perishable food drives and partner with LouCity, the city’s professional men’s soccer team, for events focused on educating children on how to live healthy lives.
Additionally, Dare To Care will host a data launch with the Greater Louisville Project as a part of the awareness campaign.
“They’ve done all this research on food insecurity and food access, and so we’re inviting the community to talk about it, to talk about what that research says and how we can really get to those root causes of food insecurity and address those issues,” Richardson said.
More information about upcoming events for Hunger Action Month, including mobile pantry and traditional food pantry locations, can be found on the Dare To Care website .
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Waste Reduction Center will no longer accept loads of shingles
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Beginning Tuesday, August 30, 2022 the Waste Reduction Center will no longer accept loads of shingles for recycling. Businesses that regularly bring shingles to the Waste Reduction Center will be notified of this change by mail or in person at the facility’s gate. At the gate, businesses are given this list of other options for recycling shingles:
- River Road Shingle Recycling, 3402 Vogt Avenue
- Kentucky Roof to Road LLC, 4675 Melton Avenue
The decision for this change comes from rising costs of transportation and maintaining the equipment used in handling and transporting the heavy loads. All other services will remain the same and the Waste Reduction Center will continue to be an affordable and safe option for residents who need to recycle or dispose of bulky items and large loads of materials.
“The Waste Reduction Center will continue to provide a great service to the residents of our community while recovering as much material as possible,” said Metro Public Works Director Vanessa Burns.
At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to four large household items, and up to three electronic devices for free. Residents may also dispose of metal, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, and construction debris for a fee. The Waste Reduction Center is located at 636 Meriwether Avenue and is open Tuesday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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 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
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Monkeypox cases in Louisville remain low, but keep yourself safe
Late last week, the U.S. government declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
In Louisville the risk of monkeypox to the general public is low. There have been 8 cases. Three individuals are in active isolation. Five individuals have recovered.
The U.S. supply of monkeypox vaccine is extremely limited. The CDC provides vaccines to state health departments who then allocate the vaccines to city and county health departments. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has been allocated 100 doses to vaccinate documented close contacts of someone who has tested positive. As the vaccine supply increases, it will be made available to healthcare providers to offer to patients who meet the eligibility criteria. We have implored our state and federal officials to get more vaccines for our community.
There are several actions individuals can take to reduce their risk of exposure, including getting vaccinated.
If you are having symptoms or think you have been exposed:
- Please see your healthcare provider or visit an urgent care center to see if you should be tested and treated.
- Please isolate at home until you can be seen.
- Wear a face mask to your appointment and make sure any lesions are completely covered.
- When you arrive, please tell the provider that you are experiencing symptoms consistent with monkeypox.
Have additional questions? Call the KY Monkeypox Hotline at (844) 520-6670.
Louisville COVID-19 cases remain at red-alert level
Louisville COVID-19 case counts are holding steady at the red-alert level. Health experts recommend people living in high community-level counties to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness
Here are the key COVID-19 data metrics for this week:
- Daily average incidence rate of 49.4 cases per 100,000 population
- Weekly incidence rate of 345.63 cases per 100,000 population
- 2,652 new cases reported over the previous week
- 16 newly reported deaths
- 14.9% new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 in the last seven days
- 4.9% staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 5.2% staffed ICU beds are in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19
- 47.7% of those fully vaccinated have received a booster dose
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.
Louisville provides breastfeeding education and support to families
During National Breastfeeding Month, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is reminding families of the benefits of breastfeeding and support available to help new mothers navigate challenges.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program at LMPHW offers breastfeeding classes virtually and in person. The classes are open to anyone and led by peer counselors who are moms who have breastfed their children. Click here for a list of upcoming free infant feeding classes.
Pregnant women as well as new moms who are enrolled in WIC also get one-to-one support from peer counselors. The WIC Program helps with breastfeeding, as well as providing access to infant formula.
To learn more about the WIC Program and how to qualify for a free electric breast pump, call 502-574-5978 or visit Louisville WIC at louisvilleky.gov. For breastfeeding support, you can call LMPHW 502-574-6511. You can also find additional resources in Jefferson County on our breastfeeding support page.
Want to open a business? Take steps to get a food service permit
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Are you looking to obtain a food service permit in Louisville Metro for the following types of food operations?
- Restaurants
- Coffee shops
- Soda fountains
- Bars/taverns
- Cocktail lounges
- Nightclubs
- Catering kitchens
- Cafeterias
- Tea rooms
- Grills
- Luncheonettes
- Food service at daycares, schools, hospitals, and senior living facilities
- Mobile Food Trucks
Whether you are purchasing an existing establishment, constructing a new facility, or planning to operate out of a currently permitted kitchen (catering, shared kitchen, etc.), you'll need to obtain your food service permit. Restaurants, retail establishments, mobile food trucks, and temporary food operations have different equipment requirements and different food safety fee schedules. To learn more please visit our Food Safety Program website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/welcome-food-safety-program
Before you can get your food permit, you'll need to submit all floor and construction plans to LMPHW via email at lmphw_planreviewfood@louisvilleky.gov . For more information regarding LMPHW’s plan review application, requirements and submittals, please visit the LMPHW Plan Review website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/services/welcome-lmphw-plan-review
If you would like to gain more food safety knowledge and become a Certified Food Manager you can take the online LMPHW Food Safety Certified Food Manager’s course here: https://www.statefoodsafety.com/CustomPortal/Louisville#/ or attend in person here: https://www.mganda.com/JCSC/
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 Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church
Location: 3640 River Park Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40211
Saturday, October 1st from 8:30am to 3:30pm Call to schedule your appointment 502-852-6318
All insurance filed with University of Louisville Hospital, proper ID and Insurance Card required. Financial assistance for uninsured patients who qualify, ALL COVID guideline followed.
 COME AND JOIN US! OCTOBER 1ST FROM 10AM TO 3PM
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AT REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3640 River Park Drive
THERE WILL BE....
- FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS / INFORMATION
- DOOR PRIZES
- KID ACTIVITIES
- FREE FOOD
- FAMILY FUN
 Simmons College of Kentucky Blood Drive
Thursday, September 1, 2022
12 pm – 5 pm
Administration & Library Building (4th & Kentucky St.)
We are asking that our faculty, staff, students, and the community at large participate in this crucial event because:
- Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The need for blood is constant.
- Unfortunately, only 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly.
- September is Sickle Cell Month, so please spread the word about this drive!
- About 100,000 people in the United States have sickle cell disease. Most are of African descent.
More information will be shared in the next 1-3 days related to:
- How Do I Schedule My Appointment?
- Can I Donate Blood if I Have Had Covid-19?
- Can I Donate Blood if I Have Not Had My Covid-19 Vaccinations
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
  Portland Branch
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.
 Louisville Free Public Library now offers online tutoring service for students, free with a library card
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 11, 2022) – It’s back to school season and the Louisville Free Public Library is excited to announce another free resource to help students in our community succeed! Brainfuse HelpNow is an online tutoring service offering access to virtual one-on-one tutoring in a range of subjects for K-12 students seven days a week. Students can chat with tutors in real-time (2-11 p.m.), get help with math problems, have papers reviewed using Brainfuse’s Writing Lab, discuss practice test results, and more. HelpNow even offers live FAFSA help and online practice tests.
Brainfuse employs more than 3,000 tutors—most are retired teachers or graduate students and all have a minimum of a 4-year degree (97% have masters degrees). To access HelpNow, simply visit LFPL.org/HomeworkHelpNow.
Need access to a computer or internet? Stop by any of our 17 area library locations today.
HelpNow and all of the Library’s Homework Help resources are free with a valid library card. To learn more, click on Homework Help on the teens or kids pages of LFPL.org. For more information, call (502) 574-1611.
 LOUISVILLE (August 17, 2022) — Preschool-age children and their families are invited to explore “Librarytown” at the Main Library (301 York Street) on Saturday, August 27, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Participants can join Huckle Cat & Lowly Worm—characters from Richard Scarry’s popular Busytown series—for this free Busytown-themed literacy event. Enjoy free activities and see lots of cars, trucks, and other modes of transportation, including vintage cars and bicycles, a garbage truck, fire engine, sail boat, hot air balloon, and more! Plus, every child receives a free book to take home, courtesy of the Jefferson County Community Early Childhood Council.
For more information on the Librarytown Preschool Party, please visit LFPL.org/Kids or call (502) 574-1620.
 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 |
