Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 09/09/2022 12:48 PM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.
JOIN US IN-PERSON THIS MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)
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Councilwoman Shanklin speaks at the public discussion at Shawnee Golf Course on September 6, 2022. This special discussion invited members of the community to come and learn more about the proposed "rental registry" ordinance, as well as speak their mind on the proposal. Also in attendance (from left to right) are Council members Arthur, Dorsey, George, Purvis, and Blackwell.
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Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville
Mayor and LMPD update community about ongoing public safety reform efforts; announce virtual community forum
Updates come as the DOJ investigation continues
LOUISVILLE, KY (Sept. 7, 2022) – Mayor Greg Fischer and Louisville Metro Police Chief Erika Shields today provided the community with an update on the progress of the substantive changes initiated in the wake of the 2020 national reckoning with policing, of which Louisville was at the forefront.
They also announced a virtual community forum happening at 2 p.m. this Saturday (September 10, 2022) and encouraged residents to participate in a conversation about the city’s public safety efforts. The forum will be streamed on the Mayor’s Facebook page.
The updates come as the Department of Justice continues its Patterns and Practice investigation, the Mayor said, noting that, “It’s important that the community understand the progress we’ve made on significant reforms, and the vital work yet to be done as we work to reimagine public safety – which is my No. 1 priority and Louisville Metro Government’s single greatest responsibility. My thanks go to the men and women of the Police Department who are stepping up every day to reflect and reform to become the best police department in the nation and to the protesters and community groups who never stopped demanding justice for Breonna. These reforms are a result of their tireless efforts,” said the Mayor.
The city accelerated its work to reimagine public safety and hasten reforms to restore police-community trust in the wake of the tragic death of Breonna Taylor in 2020 – including the hiring of Chicago-based Hillard Heintze to perform a comprehensive, top-to-bottom review of the Louisville Metro Police Department, creation of a new Civilian Review and Accountability Board and Office of Inspector General.
“We reached an inflection point in our evolution as a city in 2020. A point when we knew we had the potential to make historic progress, particularly in the areas of racial justice and equity – and we have seized that moment,” the Mayor said.
Hillard Heintze’s independent review outlined the significant challenges and a clear roadmap to address them and to realize a shared goal for LMPD to be the best police department in the nation. Progress on Hillard Heintze’s recommendations are updated quarterly on a public dashboard at https://louisville-police.org/803/HH-Dashboard
Chief Shields said today that LMPD recognizes that restoring public trust requires a commitment to transparency, accountability and community engagement. “When I was appointed Police Chief in January of 2021, policing was at a crossroads in our city and across the nation. And I knew that LMPD was committed to evolving and improving in areas where we have readily acknowledged improvement was needed,” she said. “We are committed to continuing the positive and forward momentum to best serve all the residents of our city.”
Mayor Fischer stressed that the significant police reforms under way are only part of the city’s six-pillar “whole-of-government” approach to public safety: Community Mobilization, Prevention, Intervention, Enforcement, Organization Change and Development, Re-entry. That includes additional funding for the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, whose holistic approach to reducing violence — including case-by-case intervention, citizen volunteers, and community capacity building — is contributing to recent reductions in shootings and other violence.
Mayor Fischer’s final two budget cycles for FY21-22 and 22-23 focused heavily on public safety with violence intervention and prevention investments, as well as in law enforcement. And approximately $59 million in American Rescue Plan funding has been allocated to public safety efforts, including $17.5 million to address reforms recommended by the Hillard Heintze report and ongoing reforms of the LMPD, $15.8 million for violence deterrence and prevention, and $4.8 million in public safety hiring incentives to recruit new officers.
In his budget address earlier this year, the Mayor said, “We can be pro-reform and pro-police. We can be pro-accountability for those committing crimes, and pro-investment in our people, so they never go down a path of violence.”
THE REFORMS
Among the reforms initiated over the past two years:
Implemented Breonna’s Law, which bans no-knock warrants and expands requirements for officers’ use of body cameras.
Strengthened use-of-force policies and rules on use of tear gas.
Changed LMPD policy regarding an officer’s duty to intervene in the event they see a fellow officer using excessive force.
Revised the FOP Union contract to increase officer pay by 21% since FY21, and to include significant changes to address oversight, enhance supervision and build community trust.
Revised search warrant and currency seizure policies.
Approved and funded a deflection program to redirect a number of 911 calls to a non-police response focused on problem-solving, de-escalation and referral to appropriate community services.
Changed management and accountability systems.
Established the Civilian Review and Accountability Board and Office of Inspector General and appointed Ed Harness as the city’s first Inspector General.
Made vast changes in LMPD leadership, naming Erika Shields as Chief after a national search with the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), hiring Jackie Gwinn-Villaroel as Deputy Chief, to help lead the way in building police-community trust, and promoted a new Deputy Chief of Reform, Paul Humphrey, to drive all change at LMPD. Added a new Diversity and Inclusion Manager, Minerva Virola.
Launched a new Louisville Metro Police Activities League (PAL) to bring together kids, cops and communities through a variety of out-of-school-time activities, camps, clubs and sports – creating opportunities for mentorship, and for young people and officers to interact in a positive environment. And formed a Youth Advisory Council to give kids a platform to voice issues impacting youth in the community.
Added a $5,000 incentive to officers to purchase a primary residence in a qualified census tract and we continue to encourage this homeownership opportunity.
Implemented an Early Intervention System in late 2021 to alert supervisors to sudden behavioral changes in officers or other factors, such as use of force, sick leave usage and vehicle accidents. Alerts will prompt supervisors to intervene and address potentially problematic behaviors and, if appropriate, find ways to redirect.
Required drug testing post critical incident.
Formed the clergy de-escalation team to respond to scenes of community trauma and serve as a resource for those impacted by tragedy.
Implemented a new LMPD Accountability and Improvement Bureau that will:
Create new training positions, including a full-time legal instructor, a curriculum writer and academic director;
Establish an Audit Unit to review use of force investigations, domestic violence response, wearable video system compliance and other critical areas;
Establish a Performance Review Board to evaluate use of force incidents and provide swift feedback to improve officer performance, additional training, and recommend needed changes to policy, equipment, supervision and communications; and
Create a Wellness Unit, which will include a full-time psychologist, counselors, and a full-time Chaplain to support officers’ mental health and well-being.
“This unit will help us identify areas of improvement … to evaluate use of force incidents and provide swift feedback to enhance officer performance, additional training, and recommend needed changes to policy, equipment, supervision and communications,” Deputy Chief Humphrey said. “I am confident the Accountability and Improvement Bureau is a comprehensive team which will lead LMPD forward in the implementation of progressive change to best serve our community.”
In addition, the city has fundamentally changed the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the FOP to enhance accountability and documentation, including:
Limitations on promotions for officers with sustained findings of bias, untruthfulness, open criminal charges or pending criminal investigations;
Limitations on militarized equipment;
Elimination of requirements that some complaints against officers be destroyed after 90 days;
Making permanent past disciplinary findings involving excessive use of force, sexual misconduct, bias, criminal activity, and truthfulness;
Requiring more drug and alcohol testing for officers, especially after critical incidents; and
Subordinating the agreement to state law changes.
Louisville Metro Council News
Office of the Inspector General Information
The Office of Inspector General was established in 2020 by Mayor Fischer and Metro Council by Ordinance § 36.78 to increase transparency and oversight of LMPD. Edward Harness was appointed as the city’s first Inspector General because of his unique background in law, law enforcement, and police oversight. The office is an independent agency that investigates complaints against and reviews the practices & policies of Louisville Metro Police Department. Complaints may be submitted online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-inspector-general.
Upon receiving a complaint, the case will be assigned to an investigator who will evaluate the merits of the complaint and conduct an initial screening. The Inspector General then presents recommendations to the Civilian Review and Accountability Board so that they may vote regarding how to proceed with investigating the complaint. The Civilian Review and Accountability Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 3 – 5 pm in Metro Hall, Room 106. The meetings are open to the public. For more information and meeting summaries, click here.
Once the investigation is concluded, the Inspector General will make recommendations to the Chief of Police, the Mayor, Metro Council, or other appropriate bodies. The Inspector General shall make a final written report available to the public upon the conclusion of each investigation that includes any recommendations.
Metro Public Health and Wellness News
Quick Response Team makes a difference in our community
In July 2021, as part of a collaboration between EMS and LMPHW, a Quick Response Team (QRT) was formed in Jefferson County.
The team is made up of compassionate public health professionals. After EMS responds to an overdose call, the QRT is deployed to meet with the individual, supply them with Narcan, and connect them to social support and treatment services. All services provided by this program have been generously funded by the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort.
Since its launch, the QRT has:
Connected with more than 200 people who have experienced overdose and more than 280 family members.
Provided nearly 50 referrals to treatment.
Distributed more than 1,000 doses of Narcan.
The QRT also receives a helping hand from our dedicated staff working in harm reduction which includes:
If you or someone you love needs Narcan, it can be requested by calling LMPHW at 502-574-8800. LMPHW and our harm reduction partners, the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition and KY Target 4 Project, also distribute fentanyl test strips and Narcan that anyone can pick up at 11 different locations throughout Jefferson County.
For more information on fentanyl and overdose prevention tips, click here. For treatment, call 833-8KY-HELP (833-859-4357) to speak one-on-one with a specialist or visit www.findhelpnowky.org to get real-time information about available space in treatment programs.
Be sure to protect yourself against monkeypox
Louisville has 21 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Jefferson County. Ten have recovered and 11 are isolating at home.
Monkeypox spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infection rash, scabs, or body fluids. It can also be spread through respiratory droplets during prolonged, face-to-face contact or during intimate physical contact.
At this time, data suggests that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men make up the majority of cases in the current monkeypox outbreak. However, anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, who has been in close, personal contact with someone who has monkeypox, is at risk. Monkeypox is rarely fatal.
If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk for getting very sick, consider self-testing to detect infection before contact, and consider wearing a high-quality mask when indoors with them.
Click here to learn more information about Louisville's COVID-19 cases and community level.
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently announced updated recommendations for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters for people ages 12 and up. The updated booster dose protects against the newer omicron variants that account for most of the current cases.
The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up-to-date on vaccinations by getting an updated booster dose at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot— either since their last booster dose, or since completing their primary series. Pfizer’s updated booster shot is authorized for individuals 12 and older, and Moderna’s is authorized for adults 18 and older.
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
Louisville Asset Building Coalition receives $30,000 to expand free tax services Funding through the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation expands the number of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites
LOUISVILLE, KY (September 9, 2022) - The Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) announced today that it is receiving $30,000 in funding from the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation (IFFF) to support and grow its programs that help low- and moderate-income individuals and families save during tax season.
IFFF is the presenting sponsor of Tax Time Allies, a group of organizations across the country partnering to help taxpayers use tax time to kickstart a new effort to take control of their finances and save more of their hard-earned money.
LABC, which operates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the Louisville area, will use the funding to add an 11th free tax filing site in 2023, and to recruit and train the additional volunteers necessary to staff the new site. VITA IRS-certified tax preparers also help determine if residents are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
“We’re proud to count the Louisville Asset Building Coalition as a Tax Time Ally and to partner with them in this work for many years,” said Susan Mason, Director of the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation. “Together we embrace tax time as a powerful opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals and families to take stock of their finances and set a new direction for their financial future.”
LABC’s VITA program offers a mix of free, in-person and drop-off tax filing options for qualifying households. Last year VITA processed over 7,000 returns for families with yearly incomes below $66,000, adding more than $9 million to the local community.
Free tax prep assistance for 2022 tax returns and locations of next year’s VITA sites will be announced in January 2023. In addition, VITA volunteers will be able to help eligible families prepare past due returns and claim EITC, CTC or stimulus payments for those years, where applicable. Visit labcservices.org for updates about the 2023 tax filing season.
"Tax refunds provide a critical boost to the household budget for many Louisville families, and we’re grateful to Intuit for helping expand the capacity of our local VITA sites," said Mayor Greg Fischer. “For many working families, free help with taxes and guidance in qualifying for the EITC and CTC can be game-changers. That’s money that could be used to start a savings account, buy a car, get braces for a child, pay books and college tuition, or start a college fund for their children."
“LABC is thrilled to once again receive this vital funding from Intuit, and we are proud to be a part the Tax Time Allies network,” said Dr. Tina White, Director of LABC. “We know that access to key financial resources like free tax preparation can make a huge difference for individuals and families struggling to achieve financial stability.”
Through a partnership with Bank On Louisville, VITA also offers an enhanced tax preparation service, which adds banking access as a service component. The banking access component encourages and supports tax filers to get banked with Bank On certified accounts, and to choose direct deposit for their tax refund. Financial Advocates are available to provide additional support for filers as they open bank accounts and learn how to use that account to manage their money.
Bank On Louisville is a collaborative partnership between local government, financial institutions and community organizations that work to improve the financial stability of unbanked and underbanked residents in our Louisville community. VITA also connects filers to additional financial empowerment supports like the new Louisville Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), which provides free financial counseling to city residents. The Louisville FEC launched in July 2022 and has already engaged with over 100 city residents, providing professional counseling related to banking, credit, savings and debt.
The work of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition is made possible by Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, the IRS, dozens of other partners, and dozens of volunteers.
About Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation is Intuit’s charitable foundation dedicated to public/private/not-for-profit partnerships and programs that help bring opportunities to prosper to all, especially those living with lower incomes. Intuit believes citizen engagement in preparation and filing of tax returns is an important, empowering opportunity for Americans to understand and improve their personal financial lives. This is especially true for lower income Americans – and why Intuit has donated TurboTax to millions, founded “Tax Time Allies,” and provides funding and other support to nonprofits that build financial freedom – including savings – for those who need it the most. For more information, visit https://www.intuitempowers.org/.
About Tax Time Allies Tax Time Allies is dedicated to empowering working individuals and families to take control of their finances and save more of their hard-earned money. Allies deliver free IRS sponsored taxpayer assistance programs -- VITA, Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Free File -- to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Allies also help families learn how to invest part of their tax refund to increase savings for financial stability. The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation is proud to sponsor and financially support Tax Time Allies. For more information please visit www.TaxTimeAllies.org.
History of Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) and the VITA program In 2001, Metro United Way joined with the Annie E. Casey Foundation and several local partners to launch LABC, which works with the IRS and VITA to provide free income tax preparation for families with household incomes up to $66,000. Since taking office in 2011, Mayor Fischer has worked closed with Metro United Way to help grow and support the impact of LABC. That includes embedding LABC as a quasi-Metro agency, with support from Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, to expand its emphasis on financial empowerment.
Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods News
September Networking Night
Do you want to know how to get more involved in violence prevention work? The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) would like to invite you to be a part of the next Networking Night. This is an opportunity for citizens to get to know the change-agents doing the work in the Louisville area. Our September 27th presenters include Seven Counties Services – Bellwood & Brooklawn, A-ONE Allstars, and The Hope Buss.
Join us on Tuesday September 27 from 6:00p-7:30p. This will be an in-person event held at the Seven Counties Services Bellwood & Brooklawn 3125 Brooklawn Campus Drive, 40218. Food and refreshments will be served!
Ambassador Spotlight
OSHN offers multiple avenues for civic engagement to help move this important work forward. We aim to highlight these partners, referred to as violence prevention ambassadors, here.
The Community Mobilization Initiative, operating in the Russell, Shawnee, Smoketown, Portland, Newburg, and Parkhill neighborhoods, have been meeting monthly to discuss anti-violence initiatives in their neighborhoods. Recently, one focus has been ensuring youth programming and supports are available over the summer. The Smoketown anti-violence coalition hosted their first Family Movie Night on Friday August 12, 2022. Approximately twenty families enjoyed popcorn and the Pixar Movie, Soul. Family movie nights will take place monthly throughout the Fall at 760 S. Hancock Street. The next premiere is scheduled for Friday September 23, 2022 at 8pm.
If you live or work in one of the above neighborhoods and are interested in joining their anti-violence neighborhood coalition, please contact tonesha.hearn@louisvilleky.gov.
Community Board
Take a look at some of the latest news, resources, and events in the community. Keep your community informed by sharing these with family, friends, and neighbors.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is Seeking Mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana (BBBSKY) is recruiting "Bigs" to serve as mentors for children in all of Louisville’s neighborhoods! You have a BIG opportunity in front of you— to not only impact a child’s life today— but to transform their potential for tomorrow.
IT TAKES TWO! Two people- the mentor and the child, one year commitment, two outings per month, two total hours per month! This is a powerful way to make a difference in a young person's life that will affect them for years to come!
For more information on how to become a "Big", click here.
Free Firearm Safety and Stop the Bleed Classes EVERY Tuesday
This two hour training meets every Tuesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm located at 3900 West Broadway. Participants will learn the basics of firearm training including safe handling, storage, and local laws. Participants will also learn Stop the Bleed basics including packing a gunshot wound and using a tourniquet. Participants will receive a free gun lock. To register, contact Darwin Belliard at katanasavage@protonmail.com.
Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability News
Register for the 2022 Louisville Sustainability Summit
The Louisville Sustainability Council will host its annual summit Louisville 2030: A Better Tomorrow BeginsToday, on October 6 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This year's virtual Louisville Sustainability Summit will convene local and regional leaders in the business, non-profit, and government space to speak on policy, activism, and the sustainability movement required to shape a community vision for Louisville 2030.
Sign up for the Louisville Solar Tour and EV Experience
The Kentucky Solar Energy Society (KYSES) is thrilled to be back with the ‘in-person’ 2022 Louisville Solar Tour on October 1. The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at 2100 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40205. If you are thinking of going solar, adding battery storage to your home, buying an EV, or installing a home car charger, then we have an outstanding experience planned that will help you make all the right decisions. Nothing beats talking to those homeowners who have already made the move and will give you unbiased and honest answers on how the process went, and the tips and tricks they picked up on the way.
But wait that’s not all! KYSES has partnered with Evolve KY, the state's premier EV non-profit and advocacy group to provide chauffeured rides in all the latest EV's to the carefully selected solar show homes! Teslas of all models, Rivians, VW, Kia, Ford, Nissan, Chevy….take your pick! Learn more and sign up for free.
Provide Public Input to Inform TARC's Long Range Transportation Plan
TARC is developing a long-range transportation plan, TARC Tomorrow, and is asking community members for their input. TARC has developed a quick video that provides highlights of the plan. After viewing it, please take this short survey. You can also share your thoughts at publiccomment@ridetarc.org or call (502) 585-1234 and tell the Customer Service Representative you want to weigh in on TARC’s Long Range Plan.
You are also invited to attend the TARC Tomorrow Mobility Summit on September 15, where you can see the detailed plan, ask questions, and give feedback. This meeting is free and open to the public.
TARC Installs Large Scale Solar System
The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) just completed the installation of a 60 kW solar array on its headquarters in Louisville. The LEED Gold certified facility, which also includes a partial green roof, will produce about 73,000 kWh of energy. TARC also recently received a $7.4 million federal grant to purchase new electric buses and expand its charging system. Solar Energy Solutions served as the solar installer for this project.
Native Plant Cost-Share Program
The Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation Districtis thrilled to support the new weeds ordinance with a new program supporting native gardens. The Native Landscaping Cost-Share Program will offer funding for the establishment of new or expansion of native plant, pollinator, and rain gardens. This funding will be allocated annually to approved residents, community centers, schools, organizations, and businesses. The application period for this program is NOW OPEN. Already have a garden and don’t need funding? You can also apply to get a free sign designating your garden as an official pollinator area and to help educate others on the importance of native plants. Learn more and apply.
Schmidt Associates and Partners Host Mayoral Candidate Forum on Parks, Greenspace, and Health
Schmidt Associates and partners invite you to a conversation on parks, greenspace, and health of our city with mayoral candidates Bill Dieruf and Craig Greenberg on September 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206. RSVP here.
Nonprofit arts agencies encouraged to apply for new American Rescue Plan grants
Louisville Metro Government was awarded $250,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support Louisville's arts community as it continues to recover from the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant funds can be used to support operational costs, including personnel, stipends for artists, facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional costs.
Qualifying arts agencies can apply for either a $10,000 or a $25,000 grant. There is no cost share or match required. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 23, 2022, at 5 p.m. Learn more and apply.
Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens News
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JenCare Music in the Park
Live music, activities and a food truck
Thurs, September 15th Petersburg Park 5008 East Indian Trail
(Seating will not be provided, bring your own chair)
Call or Text 502.432.2932 to RSVP and get a meal ticket.
Falls Prevention Month
Balance Basics
Don't forget, the Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens offers a FREE Balance Basics course to local care communities, church groups, senior and community centers. This is a 1 hour learning and activity course. All materials are provided.
If you are interested in hosting a class, contact Alli at 502.574.5092 or HERE
White Cane Day Nominations
The White Cane Day Committee is sponsoring the annual Rider/Shaw White Cane Day Award. This award recognizes a local visually impaired citizen that has made a significant contribution to the community either on a local, regional, or national level. The ideal candidate should have demonstrated commitment, dedication and service to the community and achieved or excelled in a field, sport or other role.
Please take this opportunity to nominate individuals for this prestigious award. All nominees will be invited to participate in the annual White Cane Day event, which is sponsored by Metro Government and the TARC Accessibility Advisory Council. This event will be held on October 11th at the TARC Accessibility Advisory Council meeting. The purpose of the event is to: increase safety, raise awareness of the issues affecting visually impaired citizens and highlight their accomplishments.
If you would like to nominate someone, please contact Alli HERE to receive an application and return the completed form by September 30th to:
White Cane Day Office of Aging and Disabled Citizens 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40204
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darrell Aniton at 502-718-5778. We look forward to your submission of nominations to help us celebrate these outstanding citizens through this event.
PACT Act
"The PACT Act is a historic new law that will help VA deliver for millions of Veterans — and their survivors — by empowering us to presumptively provide care and benefits to Vets suffering from more than 20 toxic exposure-related conditions. It will also bring generations of Veterans into VA health care, which will improve Veteran health outcomes across the board.
The VA is ready to implement the PACT Act and deliver for toxic-exposed Veterans and their survivors. If you think you might be eligible for PACT Act benefits, here’s what you need to know:
You can apply for PACT Act-related benefits now by filing a claim at VA.
As was announced at the bill signing, all 23 presumptive conditions in the PACT Act are eligible for benefits effective August 10.
Thank you to all of the Veterans, survivors and family members who fought tirelessly to make this day possible, and thank you to President Biden for keeping our nation’s promise to those who served. We at VA will stop at nothing to make sure that every Veteran and every survivor gets the PACT Act-related care and benefits they deserve." - VA Secretary Denis R. McDonough
Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony
The Gold Standard of Optimal Aging Award Ceremony celebrates older adults, 85 years old and over, who lead engaged and flourishing lives, nominated by YOU! This is an Optimal Aging Month Signature Event organized each year by the University of Louisville Trager Institute in an effort to create an age-friendly culture in our community.
WHEN: Friday, September 30, 2022, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
WHERE: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203
Louisville Metro Government RSVP Program Presents: Volunteer Possibilities for Boomers and Beyond
This special informative program is open to all adults 55 years and older to come explore the many ways your talents, skills and interests can be shared to help others, meet new people, have fun and produce positive community change. In addition, while volunteering, this free membership program offers additional benefits!” Come and learn more about RSVP!
Thursday, September 29th 2:00-3:00pm EST St. Matthews-Eline Public Library 3940 Grandview Avenue
For Additional Information, Contact Chris at 502.574.1530 or HERE
Upcoming Election Officer Training Opportunities
Below is the election officer training schedule. The training schedule is for anyone who would like to serve this year as an election officer. This person must attend one session to serve at vote centers or election day.
It is highly recommended that interested parties sign up ahead of time here:
Archery - Winter 2022. You don’t need to be an expert, you can get certified with the National Archery in Schools Program. Connect with the coordinator: https://www.naspschools.org/nasp-coordinators/
Enroll in the Newburg Boys & Girls Club! Activities include: Homework Help, Games, Art, Cooking, STEM Activities, and free meals & snacks! Located at 5020 Indian Trail.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes aka FCA will meet on Thursday mornings before school from 7:00-7:25 in the chorus room for any students interested.
Participation in all sports requires a completed sports physical.
Students interested in playing sports please take the following survey:
Additional information about Sports, Clubs, and Activities happening at Newburg Middle School can be found on the continually updated Google Doc here!
DiscoverWKU is coming to Louisville on September 20th!
DiscoverWKU is coming to Louisville:
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:00 - 8:00 PM ET The Olmsted
3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
During DiscoverWKU, prospective students and their families can learn more about the opportunities available at WKU. There will be an admissions presentation at every DiscoverWKU event to share all about becoming a Hilltopper.
High school seniors will also be eligible to win a $500 scholarship or a VIP Visit Experience.
KYTC road work around District 2
U.S. 31E (Buechel Bypass): Right lane of the bridge closed over the Norfolk Southern Railroad (mile point 10.4) due to findings from a routine inspection in 2021. It’s not an active construction zone, and the affected area isn’t visible while driving over the bridge. KYTC has signed an agreement with the railroad, and a contract has been awarded to perform repairs.
Interested in serving on a board or commission?
Louisville Metro has approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in Louisville?
The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
Waste Management News
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
You are invited to an historic library groundbreaking in west Louisville this month
Parkland Library - Tuesday, September 27, 10 a.m.
2743 Virginia Avenue
This renovation and expansion project will restore library services to the historic Parkland Library. The Carnegie-built facility was closed as a library in the late 1980s following budget cuts. Once reopened, Parkland Library will be fully accessible and will return a full array of services to the nearly 5,000 residents of the Parkland neighborhood. Amenities will include library books and materials, computers and printing services, a makerspace, and more.
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce Happy Hour experiences on September 14 and October 12, 2022. Tickets are $35 for these after-hours 21+ events.
Happy Hour guests will enjoy exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in their favorite Zoo exhibit spaces. The $35 ticket includes entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Happy Hour for September 14 is themed “Butterflies and Brews.” Guests can enjoy a special limited release of the Mile Wide Beer Co. brew “Reign” supporting monarch butterfly conservation. In addition to the Zoo animal interactions, special guests from Idlewild Butterfly Farm will be joining Zoo staff to discuss Monarch conservation.
The Happy Hour for October 12 is titled “BOOOOOOOOZE” to celebrate autumn and Halloween. The animal encounters at the October Happy Hour are sponsored by Independence Bank. Guests will be able to enjoy a bourbon cocktail in the Zoo’s popular Glacier Run exhibit space. Costumes are not required for this Halloween event.
There are no refunds, rainchecks, or discounts offered for this special experience.
The Zoo had originally scheduled Happy Hours to begin in July; however, the first event was canceled due to a severe weather forecast. Participants who held tickets for the summer Happy Hour event were invited to attend September Happy Hour instead.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Regular hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” on sale to general public Sept. 6
The Louisville Zoo celebrates 41 years of merry — not scary — fun this October with its ever-popular annual Halloween event, Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer. Tickets go on sale to the general public September 6 at 11 a.m. for the beloved annual event that takes place October 1 – 2; 6 – 9; 13 – 16; 20 – 23; 27 – 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights, October 1 – 30). Tickets will be made available for early purchase to Louisville Zoo members via email on September 1.
Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life, music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags. Reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
As Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer may sell out, purchase your tickets early so you don’t miss out on the fun.
Tickets
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $6.50 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets are all-inclusive,covering the cost of Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org, with their chosen date and arrival time. Tickets are limited each night and some nights may sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer anytime tickets can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11 beginning September 25. Visit louisvillezoo.org/meijer for a list of stores.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Event Hours/Special Dates
On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time. The trick-or-treat route will close and all guests must exit by 10 p.m.
Thursday, October 20 is Allergy-Friendly Night and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can receive a teal token redeemable for an allergy-friendly option at our Switch Witch booth.
Costumes
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animals
While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules.
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by PNC Grow Up Great with additional support from Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529, Norton Children’s and UPS. Special thanks to USA Image, Kosair Charities, Nu-Yale, Delta Dental and Philpot Hay Company.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
Brightside News
Upcoming Events
Sweep & Sip Event-September
Join us at Against the Grain Brewing on Sunday, Sept. 11th from 11:30 A.M. to 1P.M. for our following cleanup. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to enjoy the cooler weather and help us clean up the downtown area. Don't forget to stay for the refreshing brews!
Location: 401 E. Main Street (40202)
Give For Good
Hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville, Give for Good Louisville is an unprecedented day of unity in the name of philanthropy. Communities from across Kentucky and Southern Indiana join forces to give vital support to 500+ participating organizations creating positive change for thousands of individuals in need. The Community Foundation invites everyone to unite for good when this year's giving day returns on Thursday, September 15, 2022! Please consider donating to Brightside during this wonderful day of giving.
Community-Wide Cleanup
Our next Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, October 22nd! Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful by signing up here. Registration goes live September 5th.
We encourage all residents make a difference by taking part in our Community-Wide Cleanup-- it is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve our goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
Hildegard House Volunteer Opportunities
Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to a weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is September 9 and 10. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
Report Street Light Outages to LG&E
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
LMPD News
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
First Come, First Served Basis
Picture ID & proof of residency required!
Sponsored By:
Peace Presbyterian Church
4210 East Indian Trail
Louisville, KY 40213
REAL Good News Zoom meeting
Achieving clean energy in Louisville—how they’re getting it done in other cities—a virtual event
One way for Louisville to meet its clean energy goals is to learn how other cities are meeting their goals—and that’s the focus of a public virtual forum this September. On September 28 an event titled “REAL Good News” will hold its eighth in a series of quarterly public Zoom meetings to make sure Louisville implements its green energy goals. In 2020 the Metro Council passed a resolution to move the city’s operations to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030. That resolution also sets a goal of 100% clean energy for the entire Louisville community by 2040. This September’s event will feature a discussion about other cities with similar renewable energy resolutions. The discussion will focus on Cincinnati, which in 2018 became the 100th city to adopt a clean energy resolution. Today, some 200 cities have adopted similar renewable energy resolutions. Speakers at the September event will include Robert McCracken with the Cincinnati Office of Environment and Sustainability, and Sam Avery and Margaret Stewart with the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville (REAL.) Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the event. People attending will also be encouraged to attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing Louisville's clean energy resolution. The REAL Good News event will run from 7 to 8:30 September 28. The three sponsoring organizations are 100%REAL, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, and the Christian Action group of St. Paul United Methodist Church. The event is free but registration is required. Here’s the Zoom link to register: https://tinyurl.com/4v53reh9. More information is available at the REAL website: https://renewableenergylouisville.org/events.html.
Mark your calendars for the biggest event of the year at the German-American Club: Oktoberfest!
Bring your friends and family out for German dinner, pretzels, imported beers, vendors, live music and plenty of Gemütlichkeit!
Friday night Oktoberfest will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Live music will be playing from 6 p.m. to midnight by the River City Polkatz! Enjoy grilled bratwurst and frankfurters with sauerkraut from 4 to 6 p.m. and an Oktoberfest dinner starting at 5 p.m. featuring Schnitzel, bratwurst, Kassler Rippchen (pork chop), pig knuckle (limited amount), Frankfurters, green beans, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German potato salad & Kraut Balls!
On Saturday Oktoberfest will kick off at 2 p.m. with live music by Rheingold (2 to 6 p.m.) and the River City Polkatz ( 6 p.m. to midnight). Enjoy the same great menu as Friday with the patio grill going from 2 to 6 p.m. and German dinner beginning at 4 p.m.!
Residents, family and friends get ready for two days of fun at the annual Middletown Family Fun Festival! This 50th Anniversary festival promises to be grand.
Whether you like strolling Main Street and Wetherby Park exploring the vendors, trying out the gastronomical delights at the Food Court, relaxing and enjoying great music, grabbing a good seat for the parade, watching the kiddos bounce and slide in all free Kidz Zone or “oohing and ahhing” over the Pyrotechnic Extravaganza, there will absolutely be something for everyone!
The Family Fun Festival will take place Friday, September 9th, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Big Four Arts Festival will be held on the lawn which consists of four acres of tree-lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, located at the Big Four Walking Bridge, which has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend!
The Big Four Arts Festival will feature more than 150 juried artists, over 20 emerging new artists, two days of music and art, a breathtaking view and proceeds going to support Bridgehaven Mental Health Services!
The Big Four Arts Festival is a ticketed event, entry is $5. Tickets will only be sold at the entrance of the festival and by NO third parties.
Hours are Saturday, September 10th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bernheim’s Lake Nevin is the intersection of art, science and nature each year during CONNECT @ Bernheim.
Don’t miss the chance to see the Forest Giants in a giant forest lit up to glow under the night sky.
Lake Nevin comes alive with spontaneous art, drum circles, light sculptures and musical performances from renowned artists along with hands-on art and science activities. Food trucks, beer and wine vendors and the sand play zone attract visitors of all ages.
New for 2022, tickets may be purchased in advance!
Advance tickets (through September 9): Bernheim members $10; non-member adults (ages 11+) $15 per person; children (10 and under) free.
Day of tickets: Bernheim members $15; non-member adults (ages 11+) $20 per person; children (10 and under) free.
Young ladies between the ages of 8 and 17 are invited to join Women in Aviation International for Girls in Aviation Day! From 12 to 4 p.m. outside the old Terminal Building at Bowman Field, explore the airplanes on display, connect with professional women who are excited about aviation and get your picture taken at the pilot dress-up selfie station!
Also this year, two aviation scholarships will be awarded, learn more about these scholarships here.
Attendees can also sign up to win a free introductory flight!
The Louisville Maker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth — a free, family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.
Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain, inform, connect and grow this community.
Head to the U of L Student Activities Center to celebrate all the amazing things our local maker community has to offer.
Come celebrate MELANnaire Marketplace turning 2 with cake and other sweet treats, mocktails, food, live music, line dancing, activities for kids and of course shopping!
Check out their pop-up mall at Fourth Street Live! For more information, visit the MELANnaire website.
Head downtown to RePurposed to grab your locally grown veggies and shop with small businesses! There will be local food trucks, adult beverages and live music!
Support Sickle Cell Warriors in Kentuckiana during the 7th Annual Sickle Cell Family Friendly Walk/Run. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. at Petersburg Park. The run/walk will start at 9 a.m. and the walk will start at 9:30 a.m.
The price of registration will be $50 on the day of the walk.
Head to beautiful, historic Old Louisville and get jazzy with Mike Tracy & Hora Certa Brazilian Jazz Band! Jazz enthusiasts and lovers of great music are in for a treat.
In addition to live music, the concession will open at 4 p.m. offering Old Louisville Brewery craft beers, bourbon and soft drinks. Local food trucks will be on site.
What started as a small street party in 1969, has grown to become the 5th largest festival in the region, and has taken its place as one of the top 20 festivals in the Southeast!
Centered in the small-town ambiance of Gaslight Square, the festival has evolved into an eight-day extravaganza that has become a time-honored tradition of Jeffersontown.
Enough good food and enough good people can change the world! That is the mission of Louisville's largest potluck.
Magical things happen when we share a meal. We talk. We connect. We build community.
Come hungry and bring your family's favorite dish! Maybe it's Nana's super-secret recipe for chicken pot pie. Maybe it's stuffed grape leaves. Maybe you're looking for an excuse to try the new pasta salad you found in that Cajun cookbook you just purchased. Share your culinary delights with new friends!
Once seated with other guests (remember, a stranger at the Big Table is just a friend you haven't met yet), table hosts will help your party share stories and answer fun prompts to get to know one another better. You may find that your neighbor has more in common with you than you thought!
Iroquois Park, 2120 Rundill Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets for an afternoon of music under the sky at Shawnee Park!
Rhapsody in Blue, Music of John Williams and Leonard Bernstein are on the program for this free concert performed by the Louisville Orchestra.
The featured soloist is pianist Lara Downes performing Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin and a Louisville Orchestra co-commission Hindsight: Let Me See the Sun. Ms. Downes was named 2022 Classical Woman of the Year by Performance Today and has topped the Billboard Magazine charts as a recording artist, producer and curator of American piano. She is the creator of Rising Sun Music, a recording series that sheds light on the music and stories of Black composers over the last 200 years. The series features her collaborations with a wide range of leading instrumentalists and vocalists, including Davóne Tines, Nicole Cabell, and Regina Carter. Lara is also the creator and host of Amplify with Lara Downes, a video series for NPR Music.
Jazz at the Filson is a three-part series of jazz presentations featuring the stylings of regional and national jazz artists. Dick Sisto, whose earliest teen experience in Chicago was co-leading the Quartet Four with drummer Maurice White who later became the founder of Earth Wind and Fire, will perform. The lineup features world-class players from the region and supported in part by the Lional Hampton Project. Lional Hampton was a Louisville native and an American jazz great.
The Dick Sisto Quartet includes:
Dick Sisto, Vibraphone Dave Stryker, Guitar Jeremy Allen, Bass Mike Hyman, Drums
This world-class lineup has performed and recorded with the likes of Stan Getz, David “Fathead” Newman, Stanley Turrentine, Bob Brookmeyer, Joe Henderson and many, many more. The music will be a tour of some of the greatest compositions by the Masters of Jazz, including Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Bill Evans, Horace Silver and others.
Join the Louisville Zoo for an all-new after-hours event!
Relax with a cool beverage and delicious appetizers while enjoying exclusive keeper talks and animal interactions in some of your favorite Zoo exhibit spaces. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. Space is limited for these exclusive experiences, reserve your tickets early!
Enjoy the special limited release of Mile Wide Beer Co’s brew “Reign” supporting monarch butterfly conservation.
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
⚜ This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville! ⚜
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
