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Monday, April 3, 2023. The meeting will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail. Program: Jeffersontown History Through the 1920s.
Party for the Planet Returns to Louisville Zoo
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.”
“Our earth and its resources are precious, and this event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them,” said Claire Simms, LG&E and KU Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Community Affairs. “We’re proud to continue this long-standing partnership with the Zoo to help foster this tradition and a love of the environment within our community.”
Recycling weekends
April 1 – 2, 8 – 9, 15 – 16, and 22 – 23
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.
Louisville ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 13
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.
Fun Day Mondays
April 10, 17, 24
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.
Trashformation Winners Announced
Saturday, April 22
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.
Earth Day Observed at the Zoo
Sunday, April 30
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, 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).
What Louisville bus routes is TARC proposing to cut?
Under TARC's proposal, the following express routes, which all run Monday to Friday during the busier morning and evening travel periods, will get eliminated:
Route 17X Bardstown Road Express: The route runs between downtown, Fern Creek and Glenmary Farms. It avoids the at-times-congested stretch of Bardstown Road in the Highlands area by going on the Watterson Expressway and Interstate 65.
Route 31X Middletown Express: The route takes commuters between downtown and the Middletown area via Shelbyville Road and I-64.
Route 40X Jeffersontown Express: The route runs between downtown and Jeffersontown, mainly via Billtown Road, Taylorsville Road and I-64.
Route 61X Plainview Express: The route runs between downtown and several East End areas, such as Middletown, via I-64, and it stops by a number of housing developments, including the Plainview Apartments off Hurstbourne Parkway.
TARC said "adequate service" will continue to be provided through the local, non-express service for routes 17, 31 and 40, with the most of the Plainview Express route also served by Route 31.Manage Subscription
What local bus routes may TARC adjust?
TARC is also proposing to adjust six routes. Here are the proposals, and TARC's comments:
Route 4 - Fourth Street: The route will "extend to New Cut Road to improve access to Walmart and offer a one-seat-ride from Downtown Louisville to the New Cut and Outer Loop area. Some minor adjustments to service times will also be implemented, and service to Strawberry Lane will be discontinued."
Route 6 - Sixth Street: The route "will add trips to University of Louisville St. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and will reduce route frequency from 30 to 40 minutes between buses on weekdays, and from 50 to 60 minutes on weekends."
Route 10 - Dixie Rapid: The Bus Rapid Transit route will be "extended south of Dixie Gardens to pick up morning and afternoon trips to Watson Lane, due to Route 18 realignment to the Manslick Road area. Minor adjustments to service times on Route 10 will be implemented."
Route 18 - Dixie Highway: The route will get "rerouted to Manslick Road just north of Crums Lane, traveling along Bluegrass to Hazelwood to St. Andrews Church Road. The route will also travel along Stonestreet Road, 3rd Street Road and Valley Station to provide service to the University of Louisville Medical Center Southwest and Jefferson Community and Technical College Southwest Campus. There will be major changes to service times, and changes in frequency on this route from 30 to 40 minutes all day."
Route 72 - Clarksville: The route that travels between downtown Louisville and several stops in Southern Indiana "will have adjustments to service times and stop locations on weekdays, including frequency changes to 50-minutes all day. No adjustments to Saturday and Sunday service are proposed."
Route 74 - Chamberlain Lane to River Ridge: The route between major employment centers in Louisville's East End and in Southern Indiana will "provide service from Downtown Louisville to Accomack Drive, and create new, semi-express morning and afternoon service from Downtown Louisville to Westport Road. Changes to this route will also improve service to Ballard High School, and the new Veterans (Affairs) Hospital site."
How can residents comment on the proposed TARC route changes?
Three open house meetings to accept public comment and go over TARC's proposed changes "in greater detail" are taking place this week, according to the transit agency. Their locations and times:
Southwest Public Library, 9725 Dixie Highway, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Middletown Library, 12556 Shelbyville Road, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 6
You are welcome to join any location or date. Hope to see you there.
  
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 28, 2022) – Are you staycationing this Spring Break and looking for some free activities to keep the kids busy? Or maybe your teenagers need a no-cost place to hang out and relax? Then check out the Louisville Free Public Library!
Starting Friday, March 31, LFPL will offer more than 100 free programs and activities to help combat spring break boredom for kids of all ages. LFPL offers hands-on learning programs for children to play, create, and explore together, including interactive storytimes, puppet shows, crafts, scavenger hunts, and STEAM activities at locations across Louisville. Spring Break presenters include Louisville Nature Center, Ambo Dance Theatre, storyteller Marsha Roth, Second Chances Wildlife, and 4-H.
Teenagers can participate in a variety of creative projects at branches around town, as well as just hang out and meet other teens in a safe space. Programs include open hours in our Maker Labs, board and video games, book and writing clubs, and more.
The Library also offers kids and teens access to thousands of books, eBooks, graphic novels, blockbuster movies, and popular music – available free with a library card.
Spring Break at the Library runs March 31 through April 8. For a complete list of programs and more, go to LFPL.org/SpringBreak.
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Louisville Free Public Library connects the residents of Louisville and Jefferson County to knowledge and information at our 17 locations and on the web at LFPL.org. Come on in, the whole world’s inside.
APRIL 15TH 2023 8 am - 1 pm
AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY
3408 COLLEGE DR JEFFERSONTOWN, KY 40299
PROCEEDS TO FUND OUR VETERAN & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
 The Land Development Code Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the Land Development Code consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
City Planners from Louisville Metro's Office of Planning and Design Services will be available to answer questions from zoning and discuss the ongoing Land Development Code Reform project. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
2023 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday
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Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln
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Fern Creek High/Elementary, 8815 Ferndale Rd
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June 24
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Doss High, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd (tentative)
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Louisville Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
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UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
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Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Rd/Ashby Lane Baptist, 6617 Ashby Ln
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Shawnee Park
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UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
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Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances, no refrigerators or any items containing coolant (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
- Prescription medication (disposed properly)
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.
Not Accepted:
- Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
- Refrigerators or items containing coolant (take to Waste Reduction Center, or metal recycling facility)
- Latex paint (disposal information)
- Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
- Tree trunks
- Boats, hot tubs
- Items from businesses
- Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
For more information please click the following link, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events
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
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.
Hump Day Happy Hours
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
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.
Late Night Date Nights
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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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. We are 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).
Established in Established in 1969, the Friends of the Louisville Zoo (FOZ) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission of “raising funds to protect a legacy.” The 100% volunteer-driven Board organizes and hosts two events annually to support special projects and the enhancement and expansion of the Louisville Zoo.
The Louisville Zoo, in partnership with Ford Motor Company, is launching Planet Savers: a program encouraging people of all ages to support and nurture compassion for animals and the environment through action. Individuals, schools, nonprofit organizations, after-school clubs and programs, assisted living facilities, resource groups, home-school families and more are invited to join the initiative.
Planet Savers can be any individual or group of two or more wishing to do better for wildlife and nature. Ideal Planet Savers participants are those that would like to celebrate the earth and all that depend on it through the creation of projects or activities to support planetary health. Examples of activities are an initiative to pick up litter in a neighborhood, plant a pollinator garden, or establish a campaign to turn lights off in office spaces or buildings when unoccupied. The possibilities are endless. Any activity, large or small, can make a difference.
“The hope is that individuals will find a particular environmental issue they are passionate about, establish an action plan to address the challenge or need, and then dive in by themselves or with a group of their peers to complete their plan,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “We’re thankful to Ford Motor Company for their commitment to this initiative and are excited to see how creative people can get with their projects. I say it all the time, wildlife needs everyone, and we need wildlife. Together, we as humans can join forces to make a difference. At the end of the day, we will all have a better understanding of what it means to live well with wildlife.”
Planet Savers is an expansion of a pilot program started about a year ago in collaboration with the University of Louisville’s Future Healers program, Christopher 2x and his GameChangers organization. The Planet Savers program has no boundaries and emphasizes inclusion and engagement for all, providing additional ways the Louisville Zoo can be a resource for anyone wishing to connect with nature and animals in meaningful ways. “The program aligns perfectly with the Zoo’s mission “to better the bond between people and our planet” as participants will be encouraged to make a commitment to be good stewards of our planet and to find ways that work for them to help solve environmental challenges on behalf of wildlife,” Maloney said.
Applying for Planet Savers
Those interested in becoming a Planet Saver or creating their own Planet Savers club will need to apply at louisvillezoo.org/planetsavers. After completing a short application, the Zoo will issue a Planet Savers welcome kit as well as provide exclusive access to a “members only” online directory of free educational resources and suggested activities to kick-start brainstorming sessions needed to form an action plan or activity.
Additional Engagement Opportunities The Zoo also plans to celebrate the work of Planet Savers participants and encourage others to join the effort during a series of three Planet Savers Celebration Days at the Zoo presented by Ford Motor Company. In May, July and September 2023, Zoo educators and docents will share special conservation science activities with Zoo guests. Celebration activity dates will be announced to Planet Savers participants upon their acceptance into the program. All activities will be included with Zoo admission.
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Please bring your chairs or blankets and join us May 14th at 2pm for Hamlet!
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