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.)

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community?  Contact 311!

Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the online system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

COVID-19: Data in Kentucky

Current as of October 31, 2022

Kentucky Coronavirus Monitoring: 

Deaths: 17,322

Positivity Rate: 9.17%**

**Based on a 7-day rolling average; Switched on 10/19/2020 to electronic laboratory reports as the sole source of data for the positivity rate. Learn more about how KDPH determines the Statewide Positivity Rate.  Note:  Data includes cases of COVID-19 reported to KDPH.

Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 1, 2022) – Mayor Greg Fischer and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) today announced the ninth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor – a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families.  

The 2022 Mayor’s Week of Valor will run today (Nov. 1) through Nov. 12 and feature more than 20 educational, patriotic, community or civic events, including the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Nov. 5. Veterans Day is observed across the country every year on Nov. 11. 

“Our Week of Valor is a time to celebrate and to thank the brave men and women who have stepped forward to join our military and defend the United States of America – to keep us safe and to keep us free,” the Mayor said. “We’re asking everyone across the community to participate in the Week of Valor and to find some way to recognize, support, and honor all of our veterans, military families and active-duty service members for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country.”

During today’s announcement, Mayor Fischer led a moment of silence in honor of all local veterans who died this year, including his own father, George Fischer, a U.S. Air Force who died just one week ago.

Mayor Fischer created the Louisville Metro Office for Veterans as an outreach and advocacy office for veterans and their families in the city, and in his first year in office, he restarted a city Veterans Day Parade, later working with VCAL to establish the Week of Valor, a full week of events to celebrate those who put their lives on the line.

One special feature of the week is the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration taking place on Saturday, Nov. 5, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Southeast Christian Church campus, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy. This year, the military and veterans’ organizations will be on static display, and attendees will be allowed to walk through the venue to visit with each participating unit. For more information on the parade, contact Treva Brockman at (502) 552-1131 or tpbrockman@gmail.com.

See the full of Week of Valor calendar online at www.louisvilleky.gov/valor. 

VCAL, the city’s partner in the Week of Valor, was launched in 2014 by a group of young professionals participating in Leadership Louisville’s Ignite program, in conjunction with Volunteers of America of Kentucky and Seven Counties Services. Its mission is to create an integrated network of support for veterans and their families by coordinating services, resources and initiatives to increase communication across organizational lines, enhance quality and delivery of services and promote veteran-friendly community relations in Louisville. 

The Mayor noted today that VCAL is one of several agencies that partner with the city’s Office for Veterans on initiatives in support of veterans, and he thanked alliance members for their dedication and partnership.

“Dedication and partnerships – that’s also what led to Louisville being one of the first cities in the country to sign onto the Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness in 2014 – a challenge from the Obama White House,” the Mayor said. “Thanks to our partnerships with the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, Family Health Centers, Volunteers of America and the Robley Rex VA Homeless Program, I’m proud to say we met that challenge. And we now have a process in place to house homeless veterans as soon as they’re identified.”

John Miles, who leads the city’s Office for Veterans and is serving as the Week of Valor chair for the fifth consecutive year, announced today that the office is releasing a free Veterans Resource Guide containing information on veterans benefits, employment and education, as well as crisis resources for veterans facing homelessness and financial challenges. For a copy, contact John.Miles@louisvilleky.gov or at 502/574-5748 or download here.

For additional information about the city’s Office for Veterans, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-veterans.

To learn more about Mayor’s Week of Valor events and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville, visit Facebook at @VCALouisville.

Public Health and Wellness News

What is healthcare fraud? Learn more from Senior Medicare Patrol

Medicare fraud happens when Medicare is billed for services or supplies you never got or didn't need. Errors and abuse occur when questionable practices result in unnecessary costs to Medicare.

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) helps Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers who have questions about billing issues or believe they may be a victim of healthcare fraud or scams. SMP empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.

For more information, call us at 502.574.6960 or visit our website.

988 counselors provide resources, referrals and hope

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support over the phone to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Help is available.

For more information, visit https://988lifeline.org/ or call 988.

Jefferson County holds steady in low community level category

Jefferson County remains in the  “low” or “green” COVID-19 community level category.

The CDC recommends residents in counties in the “low” risk category to do the following:

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.
• Get tested if you are showing symptoms. Wear a mask if you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19. 
• Wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.
• Talk to your health care provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions if you are at high risk for severe illness.

For more information, please see the CDC COVID Data Tracker.

Join us to make a difference in our community

We are looking for a Health Education Specialist, come and join our team!! To learn more about this position and to apply, visit: bit.ly/3gFBp4B.

Office of Resilience and Community Services News

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LIHEAP Fall Subsidy begins November 7 to provide utility assistance for income-eligible residents

MSD Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP) applications also available

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 4, 2022) - Today Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services began accepting appointments for the annual Fall Subsidy Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) which operates November 7 through December 16, 2022, or until funds are depleted.

During LIHEAP Subsidy, individuals or families in Jefferson County at or below 130% of the federal poverty guidelines who are responsible for home energy cost, whether directly or as an undesignated portion of rent, are eligible for assistance.  Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills.

The Subsidy component provides households a one-time ranging from $50 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Payments are be made directly to the heating vendor (i.e. LG&E).

Appointments are required in advance to apply.  Starting today, November 4, the toll-free automated appointment system is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.

Please note residents who applied for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy in October during the early registration phase for elderly and disabled citizens, do not need to reapply during the regular LIHEAP Subsidy Phase. 

LIHEAP Fall Subsidy Component

How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Eligibility:

• Jefferson County households within 130% of 2022-23 Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
• LIHEAP Subsidy is a one-time benefit. You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.

Documentation:

• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed below or by clicking here. 
• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electric. 

Residents will also have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program, known as EWRAP.

Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.

EWRAP provides approved applicants in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge.  Eligibility includes households at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD is also required.  This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.

MSD EWRAP (Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program)

How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Eligibility:

• Jefferson County households within 150% of 2022-23 Federal Poverty Guidelines
• Must be an MSD residential wastewater customer
• Not currently receiving MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount as of date of application.

Documentation:

• Proof of social security number or permanent residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Must provide proof of all income received during the previous month by any member of the household (gross).
• Proof of active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. Named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by customer as principal residence).

MSD clients who do not meet the income eligibility for MSD’s EWRAP may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program, if the client is 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year.   It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program.

Discounts from the MSD programs will become effective on the next billing cycle following approval. 

Individuals who are unable to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD programs in person may send a representative on their behalf. Simply provide the representative with the documentation listed above as well as a hand-written note, dated and signed from the applicant, giving them permission to handle their application for services. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to send a representative may call 502/780-7937.

Visit louisvilleky.gov and search for “LIHEAP” for periodic updates about both of these programs, or for more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.

For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On Line Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.

LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.  For more information about Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services -- visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/RCS  or contact Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.

For more information on MSD’s EWRAP or Senior Citizen Discount Program visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill or call 502-540-6000.

Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods News

New app connecting Louisville houseless directly to people who want to help

A new mobile app rolled out in Louisville will now connect the homeless population directly to people who want to help them. It is called the Samaritan app. It allows those who are unhoused to set up a profile, share their story and barriers they face, and lets people donate money directly to them. Case managers with selected nonprofits in Louisville can offer people a Samaritan "membership." From there, a person who is unhoused will create a profile. A person interested in helping can scroll through the profiles and donate directly to their individual need, such as bus fare or money for a storage space. Read more.

Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens News

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Age-Friendly Louisville (AFL)

Age-Friendly Louisville (AFL) is committed to making Louisville a place where people of all ages can be engaged and active members of the community. AFL seeks to ensure that our  social, health, economic and built environments support individuals in leading thriving lives.

AFL has completed our first 5-year plan which can be found HERE.

We are now working to develop our next 3-year strategic plan and invite you to provide input in the below survey. This survey is expected to take 5 minutes or less.

During the first plan, AFL focused on housing, transportation, community and health services, and social participation with respect and inclusion. In the our next strategic plan, we would like to continue our work on these domains focusing efforts on education and advocacy with some expansion into additional areas. 

We thank you in advance for completing this survey, sharing your ideas and for letting us know where your time and talent can be harnessed to continue on the path of making our city age-friendly.

Click HERE to start the survey

Senior Crime Victim Services Now Available at JFCS

The Crime Victim Advocates at JFCS help Jefferson County adults 60 and older who have suffered financial exploitation, domestic violence, physical, emotional or sexual abuse, robbery, burglary, caregiver neglect and other crimes.

For more information contact Troy at 502.322.1918 or HERE

Project Warm - Free Energy Workshops

Project Warm provides a positive impact on families and our community through our weatherization services and energy conservation education. The benefits of our services are:

• Lower energy usage
• Reduced climate pollution
• Affordable housing
• Improved health
• Increased safety
• Neighborhood stability

To learn more about Project Warm, click HERE

SSI, Social Security Benefits will see biggest rise in more than 40 years

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January.

The 8.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 65 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2023. Increased payments to more than 7 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2022. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Medicare premiums are going down and Social Security benefits are going up in 2023, which will give seniors more peace of mind and breathing room. This year’s substantial Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the first time in over a decade that Medicare premiums are not rising and shows that we can provide more support to older Americans who count on the benefits they have earned,” Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi said.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $160,200 from $147,000.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount. The fastest way to find out their new benefit amount is to access their personal my Social Security account to view the COLA notice online. It’s secure, easy, and people find out before the mail arrives. People can also opt to receive a text or email alert when there is a new message from Social Security--such as their COLA notice--waiting for them, rather than receiving a letter in the mail. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2023 is available at www.medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, their new higher 2023 benefit amount will be available in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security's Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit www.ssa.gov/cola.

Click HERE to view a Fact Sheet showing the effect of the various automatic adjustments

Volunteer Opportunities at Hildegard House

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 November 11 and 12. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.

Keep up with what is going on at Newburg Middle School!

District 2 Updates and News

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.

Metro paving projects & road work

Speed hump projects that have already been paid for by the D-2 office in 2021 that are either completed, waiting for a contractor to be available, or under construction:  

1. Forest Drive- between Forest Drive and Permerland Drive
2. Glen Valley Road- between Shadow Run Road and Oaknoll Drive
3. Melda Lane- between Jeanine Drive and Norene Lane
4. Retreat Road- between Shadow Run Road and Norene Lane
5. Ridgecrest Road- between Rosette Blvd. and Russet Blvd.
6. Silverleaf Drive- between Ilex Avenue and Ironwood Road
7. Petersburg Rd. (One additional hump)
8. Regal Drive- between Rosette Blvd. and Redondo Circle
9. Rosette Blvd.- between Jeanine Drive and Reflection Drive
10. Forest Drive between Forest Drive and E. Indian Trail
11. Carolyn Way

Speed hump projects that will be paid for by the D-2 office in the future, and will be on the next round of installations once Public Works has completed their investigation and survey of the streets and the funding is in:

1. Naomi Dr.
2. Robinwood Rd.
3. Regent Way
4. Wooded Way
5. Glen Valley Rd. (one additional hump)
6. Plane Tree Dr.

Some ongoing issues and updates

Petersburg Park:

- The dead tree near the tennis courts has been reported, and we have requested that Parks cut it down for safety reasons.  Parks has removed all of the branches from this tree already.

- The D-2 office has already paid for new stretch benches, chess sets, pickleball courts, tennis courts, lighting, and a skate park.  Some of these improvements have already been completed, while others are still waiting for contractor availablity.  Keep an eye out over the next year for these improvements!

Semi Parking in residential areas:

Our office has been attempting to reduce the amount of semi-trucks parking in the neighborhood.  It is against the law to park a semi or semi-trailor in a residential area, and LMPD has been made aware of the problems that we have been having recently.  LMPD will be ticketing any semi that they see parked on the residential streets and/or in residential parking areas.  If you see a semi parking illegally, please call LMPD's non-emergency number at (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111 to report the issue.

Accident issues near Jeanine Dr. and Forest Dr./Glen Valley Rd.:

Please be careful driving near the intersection of Jeanine Dr. and Forest Dr./Glen Valley Rd.!  There have been several wrecks that have resulted in houses/properties being run in to over the past few months.  Dr. Shanklin has worked tirelessly to attempt to get Public Works to make the area safer--and you may notice that some of these changes have already occurred.  Still, please SLOW DOWN and use caution in the area!

Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in the city?

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!

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.

To apply for a board:

1. Search here for the board you are interested in: Boards and Commissions - List
2. Apply online

Note: You can also check board meeting minutes online.

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.

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Help Stop Illegal Dumping!

• 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.

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Louisville Free Public Library News

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Leading neurologist and aging expert, former U.S. Ambassador close out Louisville Free Public Library’s fall author series

LOUISVILLE, KY (November 1, 2022) – From New York Times bestsellers to a GRAMMY-nominated country singer, this fall has been a big one for the Louisville Free Public Library’s author series. Now the season wraps up in November and December with two nationally acclaimed authors from right here in Louisville. First up, neurologist and UofL professor Dr. Robert Friedland discusses aging successfully on Monday, November 7, (6:30 p.m.). Then on Thursday, December 8 (7 p.m.), former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun discusses his book The Power of Giving Away Power, in conversation with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.

In his just released book, Unaging: The Four Factors that Impact How You Age, Dr. Robert P. Friedland, professor of Neurology and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, outlines four factors that impact how you age—cognitive, physical, psychological, and social. His research shows that, while it is impossible to stop the aging process, the choices we make about how we live can enhance our quality of life as we age. In this author talk, Dr. Friedland will discuss the steps you can take in your activities, diet, and mental outlook, to help you live to your fullest potential.

In The Power of Giving Away Power: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go, businessman and former U.S. Ambassador Matthew Barzun layers lessons from American history and business with insights from his career in tech, politics, and diplomacy to show how we can lead meaningful change in our companies, communities, and even our nation. Barzun served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during the Obama administration and is the current owner/publisher of Louisville Magazine.

The Library’s author series is free at the Main Library, 301 York Street. To register, visit LFPL.org/Authors or call (502) 574-1644. A book signing will follow both events and books will be available for purchase from Carmichael’s Bookstore.

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library

Louisville Zoo News

Louisville Zoo Announces New “School’s Out Safari” Discount Days

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce its NEW School’s Out Safari discount to help provide our community with fun, safe and educational experiences at the Zoo this fall and winter. 

Guests can receive one free child admission (ages 3 – 11) when they buy one adult general admission ticket. Tickets must be purchased at the admission window on the day of your visit. The offer cannot be redeemed for more than one child admission per single adult admission. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer. Children 2 and under do not require a ticket.

This discount is available on the following days:

• Tuesday, November 8
• Wednesday, November 23
• Friday, November 25
• December 19 – 23
• December 26 – 30
• Monday, January 2
• Tuesday, January 3
• Monday, January 16

More information at louisvillezoo.org/schools-out-safari.

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 5 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

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About the Louisville Zoo

Since 2011, under Mayor Fischer’s administration, the Louisville Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary, opened nine new exhibits and attractions, and won national awards for Glacier Run and School at the Zoo. Considered Kentucky’s most popular not-for-profit paid attraction, the Zoo welcomed nearly 9 million guests in the last decade. In 2021, the Zoo was voted “Best Place to Take Kids in Summer,” by LEO Weekly, “Best Kid-Friendly Attraction” by Kentucky Living Magazine and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer made the Top 10 Halloween Festivals list by thetravel.com. Community Access Memberships, deep-discount days, the Future Healers Got Zoo Buddies partnership and the accessible playground are among prime efforts to make Louisville Zoo even safer, more engaging, and more inclusive. Among the Louisville Zoo’s most successful conservation programs, the black-footed ferret breeding effort produced 1,100 kits and repatriated more than 800 of these most highly endangered, American mammals to the wild.

The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD News

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property and stay vigilant!

The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year.  Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!

Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS.  This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!

- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them!
- Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open.
- Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.

Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Office of Housing at 574-5850 or homerepair@louisvilleky.gov.

'Dare to Care' Food Pantries open in District 2

• Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

• Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
  

                                     Open every 1^st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm

Information about both pantries:

• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Upcoming Events around the City

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Horrorpalooza Weekend

November 4th through 6th

Horrorpalooza Weekend is a weekend of horror and paranormal for fans of all things spooky. It will include celebrity tours, vendors, a horror makeup artist, psychics, seminars and more! 

Participating actors announced so far include Danielle Harris (the "Halloween" movie series), Michael Pare (“Village of the Damned”), John Dugan (“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), Chase Wright Vanek (“Halloween 2”), and Rob Mello (“Happy Death Day”).

Horrorpalooza sales go to benefit the Waverly Hills Historical Society. Tickets start at $30 a day and can be purchased here. 

4400 Paralee Dr., Louisville, KY 40272

First Friday Hop

November 4th, 6 to 11:45 p.m.

On the First Friday of every month, many Downtown art galleries, shops, boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment hot spots stay open for extended hours. They will offer specials, sales, refreshments and live music.

Explore the 40+ unique boutiques, artists, galleries, eateries and more along the First Friday Hop route!

Parking is free on the street after 6 p.m. and TARC offers rides to all main stops. Downtown also offers a variety of rental bikes and electric scooters for getting around to each gallery.

This a free, family-friendly event.

Downtown Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202

Noche 3rd Anniversary Party

November 4th, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Come to Noche Mexican Barbecue on Bardstown Road for a free celebration! Join them as we honor three years with a Día De Los Muertos themed party!

The event will feature live music by DJ Roberton, salsa dancing with Louisville Salsa Underground and drink specials such as $7 Top-Shelf Margaritas and $6 Palomas.

1838 Bardstown Rd., Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40205

Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase

November 5th & 6th

Chartered in 1956, the Louisville Artisans Guild is Kentucky's oldest guild dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in arts and crafts.

Please join the Louisville Artisans Guild this weekend for their annual juried show. Shop, sip, and enjoy the show. Admission and parking are both free!

The event will take place on Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1776 Plantside Dr., Louisville, KY 40299

Colorfest at Bernheim

November 5th & 6th 

ColorFest, Bernheim’s annual fall festival is back after a two-year hiatus! 

ColorFest is two days of affordable family fun surrounded by the spectacular beauty of fall at Bernheim. Families will enjoy activities like the corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, giant launch, nature games and giant slides.

The hillside grass maze is new for this year, and adults can enjoy the beauty of fall while enjoying beer and wine.

Other highlights include live music, hands-on nature activities, unique local foods, and Kentucky art and craft vendors. ColorFest is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Tickets are $12 for Bernheim members, and $15 for non-member adults (ages 14+); children (13 and under) free. Purchase your tickets in advance here.

2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont, KY 40110

Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration

November 5th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In honor of our veterans in Kentucky and around the nation, Louisville Metro and the City of Middletown have partnered up to host the 12th annual Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration!

Held at Southeast Christian Church, Blakenbaker Campus, attendees can personally meet Kentucky veterans and active-duty personnel and view historical and present-day military displays.

Attendees will enter via Watterson Trail using entrances two and three at the Blankenbaker Campus. There will be a shuttle to drop off people at the Celebration entrance.

New this year, attendees can purchase food from Hurrikane's and All Thai'd Up food trucks while enjoying the celebration! 

Come out and shake hands with history!

920 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40243

Good Morning, Islands

November 5th, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wake up with some of your favorite animals in this program that brings a special look into how the Zoo animals start the day! Enjoy an exclusive keeper talk, a variety of breakfast treats, activities and plenty of fun as you say “good morning” to the Zoo.

General admission to the Zoo is included with each event ticket. Tickets are $45 for members and $60 for non-members. Ticket price includes admission for 1 adult and 1 child. Single tagalong tickets are $20 per extra person. Children ages 2 and younger are free. 

Purchase tickets here. 

1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Veterans Day Flag-In

November 5th, 11 a.m.

Flags4Vets invites Louisville area volunteers to help place flags on 7,500 veterans' graves at Cave Hill Cemetery for Veterans Day.

Attendees must park and gather at Breckinridge School, which is within 100 feet of the U.S. Military Section of Cave Hill Cemetery. Grave flags will be passed out here to all attendees and everyone will enter as a group at 11 a.m.

Strollers and wagons are OK. No bikes or pets allowed.

This is a Flags4Vets family-friendly event.

1351 Payne St., Louisville, KY 40206

Gear Fest

November 5th, 3 to 9 p.m.

This Saturday, head to the Galaxie Gear Fest where you can buy, sell, trade, meet others and have fun! 

Live music will be performed by Psych-Rockers: Kinni Moon & Ground Control at 7 p.m.

$5 cover paid at the door. Happy trading! 

Interested in being a vendor? $25 to sign up. You will need to bring a table and extension cord and a credit card must be placed on file as collateral, in case someone needs to return a faulty piece of equipment.

732 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202

Hillsdale Annual Fall Festival and Car Show

November 5th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This weekend at the Fall Festival and Car Show there will be vendors setup outside and throughout the Hillsdale Baptist gym!

This year we feature a Vintage/Modern Car Show. Registration begins at 9 a.m., $20 to participate, and judging will start at 10 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m.

Trophies will be given out for Top 5 Classic, Top 5 Modern, Pastor’s Choice, Kid’s Choice, and Youth’s Choice. 

Proceeds go to benefit Operation Christmas Child.

4714 E. Pages Ln., Louisville, KY 40272

MakerPlace Workshop

November 5th, 1 p.m.

Learn the art of glass etching as you create a perfect fall or winter centerpiece at the Kentucky Science Center! Use stencils and glass etching cream to create your design, then light it up and enjoy it all season long.

Tickets for MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to the Kentucky Science Center. $30 per person, or $20 per person for members. Purchase tickets here. 

Open to ages 8 and up. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children.

727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Fall Festival

November 5th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Covenant Classical Academy will be hosting their Fall Festival at Crestwood United Church’s gym.

The community wide event will feature 20 craft booths, 4 food trucks, bake sale, silent auction & raffle; as well as $5 wristbands for kids which includes face painting, ninja obstacle course inflatable, popcorn, and a pumpkin for the first 100 kids!

The fundraiser will benefit the school's scholarship program and help them buy new playground equipment.

Come shop for quality, handmade gifts from artisan’s booths, including handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, candles, paintings, leather, woodworking, crocheted goods, and more!

Covenant Classical Academy, where the joy of learning begins! 

7214 Kavanaugh Rd., Crestwood, KY 40014

Out of the Darkness Walk

November 5th, 11 a.m.

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Register for the Out of the Darkness Community Walk here.

For more information, please contact: louisvilleootd@gmail.com

231 Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202

Pumpkin Smash at Pope Lick

November 5th, 8 to 11 p.m.

Now that Halloween is over, don’t throw away those pumpkins! Did you know pumpkins produce a significant amount of methane as they degrade in the landfill?

Instead, bring your pumpkin out and smash it in fun, unique ways. Pumpkin parts will be donated to a local composting co-op so that the pumpkins can degrade appropriately and be used to give new life to community plants!

Around dusk, featured on the big screen will be the ultimate pumpkin smashing movie: Sleepy Hollow!

Also available are a variety of interactive games and escape rooms (additional fees apply).

Admission is $10 and can be purchased in advance here. 

4002 S. Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, KY 40299

Thread Heads Vintage Pop-Up

November 5th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Looking for the perfect holiday outfit or a new winter coat or sweater to keep you warm and cozy this winter? Then you need to make sure you stop by Thread Heads, Kentuckiana's largest vintage clothing market!

Vendors from all over the region will be set up with the best selection of vintage clothing, streetwear, jewelry and accessories.

The event will take place in the new event space right down the street from the Fleur de Flea on Swan Street. $3 cover paid at the door. 

986 Swan St., Louisville, KY 40204

Election Day 2022

November 8th 

Tuesday, November 8th is the mid-term Election Day. Remember to get out and vote!

Unsure where you go to vote? Find your polling place HERE.

LouieConnect

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
• Louisville Forward/Economic Development: (502) 574-4140
• Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): (502) 753-4888
• Mayor Greg Fischer: (502) 574-2003
• Metro311: 311 or (502) 574-5000
• Metro Parks: (502) 456-8100
• Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD): (502) 540-6000
• MetroSafe: (502) 572-3460 or (502) 574-7111
• PARC: (502) 569-6222
• Planning & Design Services: (502) 574-6230
• Property Valuation Administrator (PVA): (502) 574-6380
• Public Works: (502) 574-5810
• Solid Waste Management (SWMS): (502) 574-3571
• TARC: (502) 585-1234
• Vacant & Public Property Administration: (502) 574-4016
• Your State Representative or State Senator: http://www.lrc.ky.gov 

District 2 Archived Newsletter Page:  Click here

Don't know what to make for dinner?  Try our semimonthly recipe suggestion!

Today's recipe comes from allrecipes.com and can be found here.

Banh Mi

This banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich) is made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables

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Prep/Cook:  50 mins.

Yield:  2 servings