 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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 There are many similarities between influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses that can lead to severe illness for many. And the good news is there are safe, effective vaccines for both.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends the influenza (flu) vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. To best protect yourself and others, please consider getting an influenza (flu) vaccine this season. Immunizations are considered preventative services and are covered by most health insurance companies with no out of pocket expenses to pay.
Click here for the flu vaccine finder website. Schedule your flu vaccine today. Did you know that you can get your flu and COVID vaccines at the same time?
Get your flu vaccine at one of these locations:
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.
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.
 The family-friendly Santa Sleigh 5K for Kids will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 9 a.m. in Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way, 40213). Registration is $25 and includes a professionally timed 5K run/walk, a custom Santa hat and a finisher’s medal.
A portion of proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana (RMHCK), whose mission is to provide a home and support for families while focusing on the healing of their sick children.
Race participants are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal on the day of the race to donate to RMHCK children. A toy donation box for Camp Quality Kentuckiana will also be on sight for those hoping to spread holiday cheer by supporting Louisville Parks and Recreation’s holiday giving campaign.
If running isn’t your thing, you can still participate. Louisville Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, parking and other race day duties. Those interested in volunteering can sign-up and find more details here.
 Mayor Greg Fischer announced today that the city’s largest and most beloved holiday event, 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.
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.
Also, returning this year is the popular Light Up Louisville Neighborhood Parade with Santa sponsored by Park Community Credit Union! The parade, which will take place mid-December, is a part of Park Community Credit Union’s mission to support economic opportunities for marginalized and traditionally underserved communities by visiting several Louisville neighborhoods. More information on the Neighborhood Parade will be available at LightUpLouisville.org.
Mayor Fischer urges people to share their photos from Light Up Louisville on social media using the hashtag #AroundLou. For more information, go to: www.lightuplouisville.org.
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Take a trip to the riverfront for Belle of Louisville Riverboats’ second First Mate’s Market, a free dockside shopping and social event aboard the historic Belle of Louisville at 401 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202. The market is the perfect opportunity to discover unique holiday gifts for friends and family, all while supporting Louisville’s small business community.
First Mate’s Market was created with a vision of bringing together a broad spectrum of local small businesses and the community at-large at a Louisville icon and National Historic Landmark. The Belle recently celebrated turning 108 years old and is the oldest Mississippi River-style steamboat in the world!
The First Mate’s Market will feature more than 30 small business vendors, Santa & Mrs. Claus meet-and-greet, food trucks, giveaways, Pilot House tours, cash bar and more!
Belle crew will also be giving out a free limited-edition poster to the first 100 guests. No tickets are required to attend this FREE dockside event; however, those who pre-register will receive the limited-edition poster and be entered to win a 2023 Belle of Louisville Riverboats membership! Posters must be picked up at the event and can be claimed while supplies last. To be entered in the giveaway, pre-register for a free ticket to attend First Mate’s Market before 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19th here.
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 Toys for Tots Mayor Fischer noted that the holidays are a perfect time for our compassionate city to spread even more compassion, and he asked residents to get involved in this year’s community-wide Toys for Tots drive.
From 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, there will be a special drive-thru lane in front of Metro Hall for an easy drop-off, as part of a Mayor’s Challenge, along with drop-off boxes at all Louisville Fire Department stations.
 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:
- Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. - South Central Regional Library
- Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. - St. Matthews Library
- Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. – Iroquois Library
- Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. - Southwest Regional Library
- Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 p.m. - Northeast Regional Library
- Thursday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. - Main Library
Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free and open to the public. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker.
Fall Leaves
Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street!
Leaf Drop-Off Sites
The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 8 through December 10. Drop-off will not be available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted and they must be in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.
Locations and hours starting Tuesday, November 8:
Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 North Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 Louisville Mega Cavern’s Lights Under Louisville returns with more than 40 themed displays, mapping projections, approximately 900 illuminated characters, 4 LED light tunnels, including a new 200-foot-long MEGA light tunnel, two laser sections, and nearly 6,000,000 points of light that will spread mega cheer and holiday spirit this season. Lights Under Louisville will take visitors on an immersive ride through more than one mile of cavern passageways as visitors drive through millions of dazzling lights, festive lasers, and even larger captivating light tunnels.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., guests can expect a one-of-a-kind holly jolly experience, complete with lasers dancing to the beat of holiday music. This year, guests will kick off the season with a megadose of holiday cheer as they encounter surprises around every corner and are completely surrounded by four twinkling light tunnels, including the all new 200-foot-long MEGA light tunnel!
For more details and to purchase your tickets, click here!
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