Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 04/21/2023 12:11 PM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
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.
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Latest News from Mayor Greenberg and the City of Louisville
Mayor Greenberg announces transparency and harm reduction reforms at Louisville Metro Corrections
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 20, 2023) – Aiming to increase resident and staff safety, promote effective mental health treatment, and offer a higher level of transparency to the community, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced significant reforms and improvements to Louisville Metro Corrections. Mayor Greenberg says these reforms are just the beginning of a sustained effort to improve conditions and outcomes at Metro Corrections.
“From those residing at Louisville Metro Corrections to the hard-working men and women providing staffing and medical care, we need to be doing all we can to ensure they are in a safe and healthy environment,” Mayor Greenberg said. “Through these changes we’re going to make a dramatic impact in the level of safety and health of those residing at Metro Corrections. We’re moving as fast as we can to bring these and other changes, and we will work with the community to be as transparent and responsive as possible to make sure we deliver this much needed change.”
New dashboard to show Louisville Metro Corrections population data
Mayor Greenberg announced the city is releasing a powerful new transparency tool to allow citizens access to real-time information on who is in the care of Louisville Metro Corrections.
The Louisville Metro Corrections Dashboard, which can be found here, will display daily infographics on the Corrections population including gender, race, length of stay, category of charge, amount of set bond, and other information.
“In order to best serve the public, including those in the care of Louisville Metro Corrections, we will always be deferential to transparency,” Mayor Greenberg said. “And rebuilding trust with the community is going to begin by allowing the public unfettered information about Metro Corrections. We can’t deliver on improvement if we don’t make sure the public can track our progress.”
Mayor Greenberg thanked the Jefferson County Criminal Justice Commission for their hard work in making the dashboard available.
New intake evaluation to triage mental and behavioral health care
To ensure those arriving at Louisville Metro Corrections have better access to mental health and harm reduction services, Mayor Greenberg announced initial entry screenings now include dramatically bolstered psychological evaluations.
Metro Corrections has always included mental health in initial screenings, which are conducted by a registered nurse and rely on new residents self-disclosing mental health conditions. If the resident disclosed a mental health condition, or the nurse had reason to believe a mental or behavioral health condition was present, the new resident was referred to a mental health professional for a follow-up.
Under the newly announced intake procedures, a Master’s-level mental health professional is present 24 hours a day, and each new resident receives a screening by a mental health professional.
This initiative will allow Metro Corrections to quickly connect residents with the appropriate treatment and resources to provide better outcomes for those with mental health needs.
“We know that the delivery of effective mental health services is absolutely critical to maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff,” Mayor Greenberg said. “We can’t help people if we don’t know they need help. By ensuring a mental health professional is screening for mental wellness, not just physical health, we are working to better understand which residents need assistance. We are hopeful that this simple, but crucial, change will create better health and safety outcomes for our entire population and staff.”
RFP for health care services announced
Mayor Greenberg also announced Louisville Metro will work to safeguard the physical health of residents of Louisville Metro Corrections by submitting a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for health care services. The RFP, which is being developed, will cover health care services after the current contract with Wellpath expires on July 31, 2023.
The RFP is being developed with significant community input and crafted in a way to address the changing needs of the population Louisville Metro Corrections serves, as well as new developments in care delivery. For instance, the RFP seeks a health care partner who can provide care with additional emphasis on mental and behavioral health, treatments of substance use disorders, and medical detoxification.
“The city is not only seeking a medical care provider, but a true partner in reforming how Louisville Metro Corrections operates,” said Jerry Collins, director of Louisville Metro Corrections. “I’ve met with reform advocates, members of impacted communities, and nonprofit organizations from across Louisville. I have taken their requests and input into consideration in developing this RFP, and I want the community to know we are committed to delivering quality health care to those in our care. We will work to find a partner to do just that.”
Louisville Metro Council News
Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, April 13
Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 13, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
President Winkler recognized Parkinson’s Awareness month by presenting a proclamation to the National Parkinson’s Institute.
Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.
R-022-23: a resolution approving sole source contract for Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness concerning an overdose quick response team ($85,000).
R-023-23: a resolution approving a professional service contract for the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods concerning training and technical assistance to help alleviate violence in Metro Louisville ($200,000).
R-030-23: a resolution approving a petition for widening River Road from Zorn Avenue to Edith Avenue.
Special Legislation
R-033-23: an emergency resolution approving a contract for management of Cherokee Golf Course (Christopher Wilson).
R-034-23: an emergency resolution approving a contract for management of Sun Valley Golf Course (D Fowler Golf, LLC).
Old Business
R-014-23: a resolution opposing the seizure of conservation land for the purpose of building a natural gas pipeline through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.
R-031-23: a resolution honoring Ms. Anna Wooldridge by dedicating the corner of South Clay Street and Camp Street as “Anna Wooldridge Way” in her honor.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, April 27, 2023. The meeting will begin after the Mayor’s Budget Address to Metro Council at 4:00 p.m.
New System to View Metro Council Meetings
Metro Government is in the process of changing from Granicus/Legistar to PrimeGov/Swagit for legislation purposes, which includes viewing Metro Council’s agendas, minutes, and watching meetings.
Too many people across our city, state and country are dying of overdoses. Why? Fentanyl.
Fentanyl is a fast-acting synthetic opioid that is 30 to 50 times stronger than heroin. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed legally for severe pain and end-of-life care. But non-pharmaceutical fentanyl is produced illegally and has been found in many drugs including cocaine, ketamine, heroin, methamphetamine and counterfeit prescription drugs.
Important information to know and share:
Fentanyl has been detected in counterfeit pills that look identical to prescription drugs like Xanax, Klonopin, OxyContin and Vicodin.
A dose of fentanyl as small as three grains of rice can be lethal.
People use drugs for a variety of reasons. They may be stressed, impulsive, bored, or curious and seeking to experiment. Perhaps they have a friend who takes drugs and offers them some. Fentanyl is a real risk whatever the reason.
Signs of an overdose include: unresponsiveness, loss of consciousness; blue, gray or white lips or fingernails; slow or stopped breathing, snoring or gurgling sounds. Watch this video to learn the signs of overdose and how to give someone Narcan.
Narcan is a safe medication that reverses overdoses and can be lifesaving. Carry it with you. Free Narcan kits are available for pick up at any of our Harm Reduction Outreach Services locations as well as at our headquarters at 400 E. Gray St., Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalitionalso provides Narcan and overdose prevention training.
Addiction can happen to anyone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Findhelpnowky.org is a website to help anyone find an addiction treatment facility that is taking new clients right now. The KY HELP Statewide Call Center is also available at 1-877-318-1871. The Kentucky Opioid Assistance and Resource Hotline is also available by calling 1-800-854-6813.
Make sure you don’t lose your Medicaid health insurance
Soon many people who were able to obtain Medicaid health insurance during the COVID-19 public health emergency may lose their coverage if they don’t reapply and show proof that they qualify. This means providing information on income, household size, and proof of residency in the state of Kentucky.
Here’s more information you need to know:
More than 45,000 people in Jefferson County could lose their Medicaid coverage if they don’t reapply.
You will receive several notifications telling you when it is time to reapply. You will have a limited amount of time to respond, or you will lose your Medicaid coverage. Look for any of these notifications: a letter from the U.S. Department of Medicaid Services, a text or email message from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department of Medicaid Services.
Not everyone with Medicaid today will be able to keep their current insurance.
There is local help available.Family Health Centers has insurance specialists who can help you through the recertification process. You can call 502-772-8182 or go online to make an appointment to meet with an insurance specialist during your renewal period.
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
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ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR LIHEAP SPRING SUBSIDY
Automated appointment line now open to schedule appointments in advance
LOUISVILLE, KY (April 17, 2023) - Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services joins with Community Action Agencies across the state to begin accepting applications for the 2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Spring Subsidy Cooling Component. This federally-funded program is designed to help offset the cost of higher electric bills due to rising temperatures. Applications will be accepted now through June 2, 2023 or until funds are depleted.
Applicants for the LIHEAP Spring Subsidy must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,250.00).
The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $38 to $200 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electric vendor (i.e. LG&E).
“The LIHEAP Spring Subsidy will help to take the burden off of Louisvillians,” said Tameka Laird, director of the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services. “Our agency proudly offers financial assistance like LIHEAP to families who need it the most. When it is combined with other Community Action services, LIHEAP is vital in helping families and communities.”
Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Required documentation includes:
Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month. (Ex. Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award Letter, pay stubs, etc. or other proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP locations or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
Most current electric bill, or statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, or statement from utility company if you participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program. The account number and name on the electric bill must also be provided.
There are seven LIHEAP locations for the 2023 LIHEAP Spring Subsidy program
South Central Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 40215
Neighborhood Place Ujima, 3610 Bohne Ave., 40211
Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place,1411 Algonquin Pkwy., 40210
Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave., 40218
Cane Run Neighborhood Place, 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 40212
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: louisvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency. Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about RCS, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services.
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District 2 Updates and News
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.
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.
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.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
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 truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large 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 the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
LFPL partners with Mental Health Lou to offer Mind-Body Wellness series at six library locations
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 1, 2023) – Thanks to a partnership with Mental Health Lou, the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) will offer free workshops for adults focused on mental health and wellness starting in March. The Mind-Body Wellness Series is a 4-part series that focuses on the ways in which our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can positively or negatively impact our bodies, and vice versa. Taught by licensed experts from Mental Health Lou’s partner groups and providers, the series will be offered at six library locations: Southwest, Northeast, Newburg, Main, Western, and Bon Air.
"Mental health care starts in our homes and communities, which is why we're excited to partner with LFPL on this pilot program, to bring mental health out of the office and into more public spaces," says Amanda Villaveces, LMFT, director of Mental Health Lou.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kayla Renteria, who will be participating in the series adds, "as a trauma professional, I know that healing requires working with the body, too, not just the brain. I hope to share my knowledge about yoga and mental health to help others learn how to feel at home in their bodies."
Each workshop in the series addresses a different topic:
Discovering the Mind-Body Connection: Learn ways to identify and connect feelings, thoughts and somatic responses and develop tools to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and more.
Movement & Mental Health: Explore the impact of movement on your mental health by using yogic practices and breathing techniques as a means of self-care – deepening your connection with your body.
Practical Mindfulness for Stress Management: Learn basic tools to help identify stressors and implement Mindfulness techniques to manage/decrease stress response. This will be an experiential workshop that focuses on skill building of stress management tools.
Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing: Begin developing a realistic and easily executable self-care plan with the help of a mental health therapist.
Kammaleathahh Livingstone, founder and director of Tip it Forward, an organization providing trauma-informed whole health care to underserved individuals and one of the presenters says, “We are excited to participate in this Mental Health Lou series and believe it is a great resource for Louisville residents to learn and cultivate strategies for self-care.”
"Accessibility is a significant barrier to holistic health practices. Mental Health Lou and the Library have helped us create access to wellness practices not readily available throughout our community,” adds Nicole Bartlett, owner Louisville Salt Cave. “It allows us to work through an existing network dedicated to education and health to share our expertise. I am so grateful for this collaboration."
Mental Health Lou is a collaboration between mental health practitioners, non-profit groups, agencies and community members to promote mental wellness in Louisville by increasing access to mental health services and decreasing stigma through education. The Mind-Body Wellness series at the Library is free for adults. For more information, visit LFPL.org/MentalHealthLou.
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 May 19 and 20. To learn more about volunteering and register at www.hildegardhouse.org or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
It's the third Friday of month which means it's time for After Hours at the Speed! This Friday, come experience the recent gift of over 100 artworks to the Speed from collectors Mary and Al Shands.
The Museum will once again be open until 10 p.m. offering an eclectic mix of music, performances, cash bar & food available by Wiltshire at the Speed, and of course art! Come experience the Speed “after hours” as you’ve never experienced it before.
Schedule:
5 - 6:30 p.m.: MURA String Quartet Performance in the Atrium
5 - 8 p.m.: Art-Making: “Thinking Outside the Cube” mini sculptures, in the Gheens Court
5 - 9 p.m.: Rivertown Photo Booth will have a “Selfie photo booth” in the Atrium
5:45 p.m.: Gallery Talk with Visual Storyteller T.A. Yero and artist from Space for Belonging: I am Here in the Chelgren Gallery
6 p.m.: Hilma screening in the Speed Cinema, tickets sold separately
6:40 - 7:30 p.m.: Rounding the Circle: The Mary and Al Shands Collection Curator talk with Julien Robson in the Grand Hall
7:45 - 9:45 p.m.: New Orleans-based Artist, Trumpeter, and Composer Jelani Akil Bauman will be presenting a duo performance consisting of his own original works and compositions by venerated jazz masters. Bauman will also be premiering a new original piece inspired by the Speed Art’s Museum new exhibition – Rounding the Circle: The Mary and Al Shands Collection. Located in the Grand Hall.
Join Howl at the Moon for a celebration of all things 2000s! The 2000s had the popularity of trucker hats, low-rise jeans, sweatbands, hair highlights, popped collars, flip phones and awesome music. Relive it all at Fourth Street Live! this weekend at Howl at the Moon.
The event will feature live music from the 2000s, drinks, giveaways and so much more! Dress in 00's gear for free admission.
Drink specials include: $3 16oz Miller Lite Can $4 White Claw $4 Tito's Strawberry Lemon Drop $6 Tito's Spiked Lemonade
Belle of Louisville Riverboats is helping kick-off the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival with a special post-luncheon cruise! After the “They’re Off Luncheon” at the Galt House, board the Belle for Kentucky-inspired desserts, live music by the Hot Sauce Brass Band and horseracing-themed drinks and activities. You might even get a preview of the air show during the excursion! Derby attire encouraged!
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your cruise. Boarding begins 60 minutes prior to departure.
Tickets are $74.99 for adults (ages 21-64) and $72.99 for seniors (ages 65+). Purchase your tickets here.
Additional food and drink are available for purchase at the Concession Stand and Bar.
Thunder returns this Saturday, April 22nd, with a celebration of Thunder "Through the Decades", and a packed air show featuring non-stop military and civilian air acts. The Drone Show returns for this year’s show with drones flying over the Ohio River in new and different formations just before Thunder rolls.
TARC will be offering fare-free service for the full day! Five Post-Thunder Boarding Stops have been designated within downtown Louisville and 68 TARC buses will be added to Saturday’s service to improve the frequency of buses on the street. Get more information here!
With so many options to experience Thunder Over Louisville, there's something for everyone!
Thunder at Slugger- Get your tickets and receive a reserved seat to the baseball game (2:05 p.m.), air show, postgame concert and Thunder Over Louisville fireworks show! 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
FUN-DER Rabbit Hole Lounge Party - Experience Thunder at the KFC Yum! Center with front-row seat to the fireworks. This 21+ event includes a Silent Disco, optional Rabbit Hole Bourbon tasting, 2 drink tickets, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar access, games, and more! 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
Thunder at Lynn Family Stadium- Lynn Family Stadium and its parking lots will open for Thunder Over Louisville programming culminating with a picturesque view of one of the nation’s largest fireworks displays. This is a ticketed event. 350 Adams St., Louisville, KY 40206
Copper & Kings Thunder Rolls! Rooftop Viewing Party- Guests will enjoy an open bar with craft cocktails and highballs, passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Josh Lehman. General admission and VIP tables tickets available. 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
Thunder at Good Bounce Pickleball Yard - Music and an air show from noon until 5 p.m. and live entertainment by Thumper and The Plaid Rabbits! Food trucks, adult beverages, and family activities. This is a ticketed event. 1515 River Shore Dr., Louisville, KY 40206
ThunderBlast - Offers an ideal view of the airshow and fireworks, a covered viewing area in case of rain, exclusive food trucks, exclusive access to the Science Center all day, and hands-on activities for the entire family. This is a ticketed event. 727 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Meijer Family Fun Zone at Thunder Over Louisville- Activities include Kids Zone featuring bounce houses, face painting, craft area, photo opportunities, putting challenge and Plinko, special Meijer promotions throughout the day, and the Bubble Bug. Admission is FREE with a 2023 Pegasus Pin. 1101 River Rd., Louisville, KY, 40202
Thunder Over Louisville Dockside Event- Watch the nation’s largest annual fireworks show from your seat on the water! Includes a delicious BBQ meal from City Barbeque and exclusive admission to the historic vessel with come-and-go access from 3 to 10 p.m. This is a ticketed event. 131 W. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40202
Thunder at the Kentucky Center- Enjoy the excitement and spectacle of Thunder from the comfort of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy live entertainment, activities for the kids, ample outdoor viewing space on the Belvedere, and food service and concessions. This is a ticketed event. 501 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
Thunder Over Louisville Watch Party at Sauerbeck Family Drive In- Thunder watch party on the big screen, viewing starts at 8:45 p.m., followed by Super Mario Brothers movie at 10:30 p.m. Thunder watch party is free, the movie to follow is ticketed. 3210 D W. Griffith Ln., La Grange, KY 40031
Thunder at Upland Brewing (IN) - Enjoy a great view and big outdoor patio right on the Ohio River. Plus, enjoy ample beer and bites! This is a ticketed event. 707 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Get ready for an evening of food, spirits, music and dancing in the style of Harlem's nightclub scene in the 1940s, all while celebrating the Kentucky Derby and the University of Louisville School of Music! The event is being hosted at the Mellwood Art Center in the Monet Room.
Enjoy entertainment and dancing to the UofL Jazz Ensemble with special guest vocalist and Louisville native, Ramona Dunlap. Proceeds from the event benefit equity and inclusion initiatives at the University of Louisville School of Music.
Period attire is encouraged, and there will be complimentary valet parking.
Tickets are $100 per person. Ticket cost includes full buffet dinner catered by Marigold Catering Co., two (2) drink tickets and entertainment provided by members of the UofL Jazz Ensemble. Call (502) 852-7108 for more information.
The annual Taste of Derby Festival is back with samples from over 60 local restaurants, bourbon distilleries and beverage companies.
Ticket sales from this annual fundraiser benefit the Dare to Care Food Bank and supports their mission to conquer the cycle of need in Louisville and the surrounding areas.
It is time to celebrate! Wellspring's 25th Derby Preview Party takes place at the iconic Churchill Downs to raise awareness and funds to support adults with mental illness in Louisville.
The event includes an open Chef's table buffet, fabulous desserts, and open cocktail bars. Special guests include horse racing experts Donna Barton Brothers and Bill Doolittle.
Admission is $200 for individuals or $1,500 for a table of 8. Reserve your spot here.
Food Truck Wednesday returns for the second year to downtown Louisville! Taking place every Wednesday on S. 4th St. between Jefferson and Market streets, the event is the perfect opportunity to visit downtown or take a nice lunchbreak outdoors!
The street will be closed to vehicular traffic so that food trucks can set up and attendees can enjoy browsing the options being offered each week! Picnic tables will also be stationed on the plaza across from food trucks to provide supplemental seating.
From gourmet food on wheels to classic lunch favorites like burgers or tacos, Food Truck Wednesday offers something for everyone. In addition, coffee and frozen desserts will be available on select dates.
S. 4th St. between Jefferson and Market streets, Louisville, KY 40202
WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays are back! Join 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Park for the first concert featuring Durand Jones (9 p.m.), Ruen Brothers (7:30 p.m.) and Producing A Kind Generation (6 p.m.). Gates open at 5 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 6 p.m.
New this year will be Waterfront KidsDay, a dedicated area for kids and families to do hands-on activities and fun. Waterfront KidsDay will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. during each month’s show and is made possible with support from Francis Parker School and Kentucky Science Center.
What better way to observe International Flamingo Day than by celebrating the recent arrival of the newest members of the Louisville Zoo family — 49 stunning Chilean flamingos! With this addition, the Zoo now boasts a “flamboyance” (that’s a group of flamingos) of 87 birds. That’s the largest flamboyance of Chilean flamingos in North America!
Witness the beauty of these colorful birds as they move into their outdoor habitat in the Americas Zone (across from the sloth exhibit). Then, enjoy a day of fun and excitement at the Zoo! All guests who wear pink will receive $2 off general admission, so be sure to wear your brightest, pinkest outfit!
International Flamingo Day honors the iconic pink bird and is celebrated annually on April 26th. The holiday was started in 2020 by the Flamingo Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to draw attention to the difference between the six flamingo species.
APRON Inc. will be hosting Happy Hour Friend-Raisers on the last Wednesday of every month!
A different local location will be chosen for each month with a goal of reaching a broader audience informing them of all APRON Inc. does in the restaurant community. The Happy Hour will showcase how APRON Inc. helps others and how we can help them!
There will be a Facebook event page for each Wednesday Happy Hour, as well as information on their Facebook page and Instagram.
807 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206
UPCOMING LOUISVILLE SPORTS
Louisville City FC - Saturday, May 13th, 7 p.m. versus Miami FC at Lynn Family Stadium
Racing Louisville FC- Saturday April 29th, 7:30 p.m. versus OL Reign at Lynn Family Stadium
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).
Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)
Open every 2nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm
Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
Open every 1st 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!
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
