District 14 eNews - June 8, 2023

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 06/08/2023 01:23 PM EDT

District 14 Councilwoman

and

Vice Chair of Democratic Caucus

Contact Cindi Fowler

Legislative Assistant

Contact Cindy Thieneman

Staff Helper

Amy Stewart

Office Locations:

CityHall
601 West Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1114

Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40258
(502) 574-7988

2023 Committees:

Chair of Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments

Parks & Sustainability

Budget & Appropriations

Visit Councilwoman Fowler's website

In This Edition...

Fun Fact - This Day in History: June 8, 1504

Michelangelo's David was believed to have been installed June 8, 1504 in the Cathedral of Florence. Michelangelo's statue of David was commissioned in 1501 and considered the prime statement of the Renaissance ideal of perfect humanity.

Register Now for Councilwoman Fowler's FREE Youth Tennis Camp

Councilwoman Fowler has organized a FREE youth Tennis Camp in her effort to support ongoing activities for children in Southwest Louisville. Spots are limited so registration will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Camp will run July 24th - 28th at Sun Valley Community Center and is supported by the US Tennis Association of Kentucky. Register today by clicking this link https://form.jotform.com/231564009480150.

Motorcycle Club Committed to Community Service

Slugger Field Movie Night, Friday June 9th

Visit Louisville Slugger Field this Friday for the Slugger Field Movie Night! This family-friendly movie night will feature Encanto (2021), rated PG, and give movie-goers the opportunity to watch a movie under the stars in the outfield!

General admission is $5, or you can purchase a general admission ticket that includes all you can eat popcorn and soda for $12! Get your tickets in advance here. Children 2 and younger enter free.

Gates open at 7 p.m. and movie begins at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket and sit on the outfield!

401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Buy Local Fair This Saturday

Saturday, June 10, 12:00-6:00pm

(new location) Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park

The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) hosts the Buy Local Fair on Saturday, June 10, 12:00-6:00pm at Festival Plaza in Waterfront Park (231 Witherspoon Ave.). The event features over 100 retailers, makers, local libations and food, with kids' activities, a cooking competition, “kid-preneur” market, and more. Admission is free with a $3 per person suggested donation to support LIBA and the Buy Local cause. For more information, visit KeepLouisvilleWeird.com/BuyLocalFair. #BuyLocal Fair

Mill Creek Cleanup this Saturday

Parks is partnering with MSD on a creek clean up this Saturday, June 10 at Sylvania Park, 8:00-11:00am. Free t-shirt, gloves, and trash bags will be provided. Volunteers can register online: https://bit.ly/41mhLwT. They recommend wearing closed toed shoes and bringing a water bottle and bug spray.

Farmer's Market Returns to Riverside

Free Fans for Elderly and Disabled

Fan Fair

Where: The Edison Center 701 W. Ormsby Ave.

When: Saturday, June 10 9am-12pm

What: Free fan giveaway for qualifying individuals, vendor fair, prescription drug toss.

No registration required, one fan per qualifying individual.

Call 502-574-5092 or 502-266-5571 for more information.

Concert Series at Farnsley-Moremen

Summer Youth Pass is now on sale

TARC's annual Summer Youth Pass is back, with the pass now on sale! For only $30, Louisville youth ages 6 -19 receive unlimited travel from June 1 to August 31. Eligible riders will need a My TARC student-ID card (available for purchase at Union Station or the Nia Center). To learn more, please visit TARC's website.

Live Music & Events at Colonial Gardens this Summer

Great American Campout at Jefferson Memorial Forest

Jefferson Memorial Forest will join tens of thousands of people across the nation as they camp for a cause. The annual Great American Campout is a nationwide event that connects people with the great outdoors. This event is an easy way for friends, families, and children to connect with nature, sleep under the stars, and create memories of outdoor experiences. Jefferson Memorial Forest will provide the campfire, s’mores, and evening activities for your family to enjoy. You provide your dinner, breakfast, and tent. In the morning, you will have the day to explore the Forest; spend time hiking any of our 35 miles of trails or fishing at Tom Wallace Lake with free fishing poles provided at the Welcome Center.

Program meets at the Program Area in Horine Reservation. Ages: All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.

Fee for camping: $25.00 per family, $5.00 for each additional family member

Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502/368-5404

2023 Riverview Independence Festival, July 1st

Help prevent mosquito bites and breeding grounds

You have likely already heard the buzz informing you that mosquito season is officially here. To protect Jefferson County residents from diseases the pests can carry, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is out in the community actively treating known breeding grounds, trapping mosquitoes and testing them for diseases such as West Nile virus, St. Louis Encephalitis virus, La Cosse Encephalitis virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.

Each spring and summer, LMPHW mosquito control experts treat 14,500 catch basins to eliminate mosquito larvae as well as 8,982 miles of swampy areas and large areas of land known to collect standing water. The department also places 148 mosquito traps around the city and county.

To protect you and your family from mosquitoes, remember the three D’s: Drain, Defend, Dress.

Drain: Prevent mosquito breeding grounds by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, toys, pet water dishes, discarded tires and drain birdbaths on a regular basis.

Defend: Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. More information about insect repellents can be found here. 

Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, socks and closed-toed shoes when outdoors. Avoid perfumes and scented lotions.

To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood, call Metro Call at 311 or 502-574-5000. To learn more about mosquitoes and ways to prevent mosquito bites, visit our mosquito control and prevention web page.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Now Serving 40258 and 40272

Meals on Wheels

Reporting Potholes

We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;

Use an online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1114, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.

To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here.

Report a Litterer!

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

Click here to report.

Click here for more information

How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping

Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000.

We have recently posted images on social media asking for help identifying illegal dumpers caught on camera and reporting when a vehicle was impounded. WDRB also helped spread the word about the negative impacts of illegal dumping. View their story here.

Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping.

Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00.

Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.

Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed

Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate.

If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well!

Needed Household Items:

Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Ramen Noodles
Ravioli
Kid Friendly Snacks
Kleenex
Clothing Detergent (Small)

Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310.

Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate.

Meriweather Waste Reduction Center

At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according - CASH ONLY.

Examples of single items