District 11 eNews (November 10, 2022)

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 11/10/2022 01:05 PM EST
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Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer

601 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.1111
Kevin.Kramer@louisvilleky.gov
 

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Scott Harrington

 

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Phone: 502-574-3456 Scott.Harrington@louisvilleky.gov

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

LIHEAP

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.

Light Up Louisville returns to downtown on the Friday after Thanksgiving 2022

Light Up Louisville

Light Up Louisville, is returning Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, outside of Metro Hall at Jefferson and Sixth streets. 

Light Up Louisville, powered by Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) and always held the Friday after Thanksgiving, begins at 3 p.m. Children and families are invited to visit Santa’s Workshop sponsored in part by AT&T on Sixth Street, where children can enjoy holiday crafts such as cookie decorating and write letters to Santa and veterans through the Honor Flight program. They can also get a free photo with Santa.

A Holiday Vendor Market, sponsored by Park Community Credit Union, will be open from 3 – 10 p.m. at Sixth and Jefferson streets, offering treats, holiday crafts and decorations for purchase. Also starting at 3 p.m., the Light Up Louisville stage on the west lawn of Metro Hall will feature live entertainment. The stage is organized by MERF, Musicians Emergency Resource Foundation. Performances include some of Louisville’s most talented groups including DJ Jay Campbell, Made New, JD Shelburne, and closing out the night, The Louisville Crashers.

The Lots of Lights Parade starts at 7 p.m. at Seventh and Jefferson, led by Frosty the Snowman as Grand Marshal. The parade will move down Jefferson Street to Fourth Street, where it will turn and pass through Fourth Street Live! Mix 106.9, Louisville’s official Christmas radio station, and WLKY will emcee the parade announcements. Anyone interested in participating in the parade can sign up at LightUpLouisville.org.

Around 8:30 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive and make his way to the entertainment stage to help Mayor Fischer officially “Light Up Louisville” by turning on tens of thousands of lights, including the city Christmas tree. A Zambelli fireworks show will follow.

Brought to you by Louisville Third Century, the Holiday Lights Spectacular, outside Metro Hall, will feature a nightly festive display of colors that will shine through the New Year. 

The Light Up tree, a 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce, is being donated this year by the Kaelin family out of the Parkway Village neighborhood.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is recruiting participants for a nationwide study to understand how people engage with public agencies online

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is recruiting participants for a nationwide study to understand how people engage with public agencies online and would love your help!

Focus groups will take place in early 2023 and will be scheduled based on participant availability.

All you have to do is sign-up following the link below!  If selected to participate in a 1-hour online focus group, you will receive a $50 gift card for your time!

For more information check out the attached flyer or contact miriam.salerno@ejb.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers

Nutcracker Family Storytimes with Louisville Ballet return to the Library in November and December

After a two year hiatus, the Louisville Ballet and Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of in-person Nutcracker Family Storytimes to six library locations! This annual tradition kicks off on Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m., at the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Blvd).

Children of all ages and their families are invited to join a Louisville Ballet dancer for a reading of the classic holiday story The Nutcracker, followed by Nutcracker-inspired dancing and crafts. In addition, every family at each storytime can enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Louisville Ballet’s upcoming production of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.

Join us for one of these Nutcracker Family Storytimes:

Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free and open to the public. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker.

Louisville Nutcracker

Alcoholic Beverage License 2801 Blankenbaker Pkwy

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Please find below an Alcoholic Beverage License memo and Courier Journal Legal announcement for a Wholesaler and Distributor license(s) being applied for, located at 2801 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Louisville, KY. 40299.  The ad ran in The Courier Journal Friday, October 28, 2022.

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