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This Cafe Louie is returning to Jeffersontown Library on April 1 since the March 4th Cafe Louie location was moved due to power outage.
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TARC is asking for the public to comment on changes being proposed to ten current routes. These changes are being suggested to improve route efficiency, and adjust service to areas where it is most needed.
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To read the full plan (available March 7), and view maps of the proposed changes please visit us at www.ridetarc.org.
TARC is proposing the below service adjustments to take place on August 6, 2023:
Routes 4 (Fourth Street), 6 (Sixth Street), 10 (Dixie Rapid), 18 (Dixie Highway), 72 (Clarksville), and 74 (Chamberlain Ln – River Ridge)
These proposed changes will improve service in the southwest area of the community, along Manslick Road, to St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, JCTC Campus, and to Westport Road. Changes will reallocate duplicated service along the Dixie Corridor, already served by Dixie Rapid Route 10.
Routes 17X (Bardstown Road Express), 31X (Middletown Express), 40X (Jeffersontown Express), and 61X (Plainview Express)
Due to low ridership, Express Route 61X will be discontinued. Also, to be discontinued due to low ridership are the express trip portions only from Routes 17, 31, and 40. To improve morning peak service a local trip has been added to Route 40.
A public meetings to discuss these changes in greater detail is scheduled to take place:
- Thursday, April 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Middletown Branch Library, 12556 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243
Public comments regarding these changes will be accepted through April 25th and may be submitted via mail or in person at Union Station, 1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203, in-person during the public meetings, by phone at (502) 585-1234, or by email to: PublicComment@ridetarc.org.
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April 1, 2023 marks the start of the Louisville Zoo’s annual celebration, Party for the Planet: A Month-Long Celebration of the Earth powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. The celebration features recycling partners every weekend in April and special discounted admission prices on Fun Day Mondays: April 10, 17 and 24. The celebration culminates on Sunday, April 30 when we observe Earth Day with $5 off on-site admission, free parking and eco-partner displays. Also featured at the event will be winning submissions from the Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest, which has a special emphasis on pollinators this year. For more information about all Earth Month activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/earth.
“We are proud to once again host this exceptional month-long celebration of earth’s remarkable ecosystems.” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “Wildlife needs everyone to thrive, and we invite everyone to join in the effort. Party for the Planet provides the perfect opportunity to help better the bond between people and our planet, with recycling weekends and deeply discounted admission for everyone to come learn the many ways they can help promote and protect wildlife and wild places. Big thanks to LG&E and KU Foundation for making the entire month of festivities possible.”
Each weekend in April, the Zoo will host a different conservation organization to offer ways for guests to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends. Guests can enjoy special animal presentations, keeper talks, as well as tips and suggestions to help protect wildlife and wild places.
The most unique and wildest blend of ZooPoopyDoo compost will be made available for sale each Saturday in April from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. for $45 per scoop. Products will be loaded into your vehicle in the Zoo’s Bus parking lot. Only open-top truck beds and trailers will be loaded. To purchase online, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoopoopydoo.
Guests can enjoy $7.25 admission, powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Parking of $7 is not included. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Land Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.
The Zoo will announce the winners of its pollinator-themed Trashformation: A Trash-to-Treasure Art Contest on social media including Facebook and Twitter (@louisvillezoo) and Instagram (@LouisvilleZooOfficial) on globally recognized Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. To avoid conflicts with Louisville area festivities and activities on April 22, the Zoo will celebrate Earth Day later in the month of April.
Party for the Planet culminates with $5 off admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo will also display the winners of its Trashformation Art Contest in the pollinator garden space near the Butterflies n’ Blooms exhibit at the Zoo. Admission discount cannot be applied to any online ticket purchases and will only be applied during transactions made at the Zoo’s admission windows on April 30.
Visit louisvillezoo.org/earth for full details about all Party for the Planet activities.
The Zoo is open daily, year-round. Spring/Summer hours now through September 17; the Zoo will be open 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
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The Louisville Zoo announces the return of several popular events created to engage adult guests. The Zoo, home to popular family-friendly events like Boo at the Zoo and Wild Lights, hopes to broaden its appeal to older Zoo members with more adult-centric events for 2023. Designed to entertain, educate and engage, this season’s lineup features a morning class about pollinator gardens, drink specials in relaxing Zoo settings, movies perfect for date night and more.
Monarchs and Mimosas is back on April 29 and September 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Guests, ages 21 and older, will learn how to create their own pollinator garden while enjoying refreshing mimosas and pastries. Zoo educators will provide guidance on the types of plants that are most beneficial to attracting pollinators, how to identify the best location and type of garden for specific spaces, and how to manage plants to provide the best habitat year-round. Participants will also be able to take home their own milkweed plant to begin their home habitat. Ironweed Native Plant Nursery will host a native plant sale at the front of the Zoo. No admission is required to visit the plant sale. Monarchs and Mimosas is $40 per person. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/mimosas.
The ever-popular Hump Day Happy Hours begin Wednesday, May 10 with Sunset Safari. Located in the heart of the Zoo’s popular African zone, this 21-and-older event includes specialty cocktails, appetizers and exclusive animal demonstrations and interactions. Tickets include entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine, or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Hump Day Happy Hour series continues July 12, September 13 and October 11; the event themes and locations can be found on the Zoo’s website. Happy Hours run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and tickets are $40 each. Space is limited for these exclusive experiences; tickets are on sale at louisvillezoo.org/happyhours.
Trivia Nights make their return to the Zoo June 21 and August 16. These fun-filled evenings will feature music, prizes and of course, trivia! Food and drink specials will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams. Advance registration is required; tickets go on sale April 19 at louisvillezoo.org/trivia.
New for 2023, the Zoo has added a few film favorites to their popular summer movie series on June 30 and July 28. Gates open at 8 p.m.; movies will be shown under the stars in the Zoo’s Oasis festival field beginning at sundown. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For additional details, including movie titles, visit louisvillezoo.org/late-night-date-night.
Two additional summer events for adults include Friends of the Louisville Zoo’s Zoofari! (June 10) and Brew at the Zoo and Wine, Too! (August 26). To learn more, visit louisvillezoo.org/friends.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through September 17, the Zoo’s hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
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