2023 ELECTION DATES

• GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023, LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 10, 2023.

LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC ART CONSERVATION

NEWS & ALERTS

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.  

ZONING CASES

23-CUP-0060
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental of a Dwelling
Unit That is Not the Primary Residence of the Host
Project Name: 326 Northwestern Parkway Short Term Rental
Location: 326 Northwestern Parkway
Owner: Lotus Property Group LLC
Applicant: Angela Hite
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 5- Donna Purvis
Case Manager: Amy Brooks, Planner I

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 23-CUP-0061
Request: Conditional Use Permit for Short Term Rental of a Dwelling
Unit That is Not the Primary Residence of the Host
Project Name: 125 Northwestern Parkway Short Term Rental
Location: 125 Northwestern Parkway
Owner: Lotus Property Group LLC
Applicant: Angela Hite
Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro
Council District: 5- Donna Purvis
Case Manager: Amy Brooks, Planner I
Louisville

PREVENT SPREAD OF STD

LOUISVILLE METRO COUNCIL DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

FOR YOUR INFORMATION!

As local governments consider various zoning approaches to shape future growth, new analysis from Urban Institute experts finds that strict zoning regulations limiting construction to single-family homes are associated with inadequate access to affordable housing and with the segregation of people by income, race, and ethnicity. Leveraging a first-in-the-nation, comprehensive dataset of statewide zoning policies, Urban Institute researchers Yonah Freemark and Lydia Lo and Sara Bronin of Cornell University examine the relationship between zoning laws, property values, and residents’ demographic and economic characteristics among Connecticut’s “big eight” cities, suburbs and towns, and rural areas. Their key takeaways for Connecticut highlight trends seen across many states and provide a blueprint for the kinds of analyses government leaders can pursue when considering their fair housing responsibilities.

• Single-family zones in Connecticut have a higher share of residents who are more likely to be white, have a bachelor’s degree, and be homeowners than residents of neighborhoods where zoning allows for multi-family building construction.
• Single-family zoning is associated with higher incomes and housing values.
• Connecticut’s suburbs and towns have the most restrictive zoning policies and severely limit multi-family housing, while the largest cities more readily permit multifamily construction.
• To reduce housing costs and advance racial and economic integration, policymakers could reform policies to more evenly distribute higher number-of-unit zoning land and housing options across different jurisdictions.

“Localities that choose to minimize the construction of higher-density homes are, in essence, making a choice to exclude residents who are low income and who are not white,” said Freemark. “These exclusionary zoning policies correlate with economically, racially, and ethnically inequitable outcomes.”

REPORTING LG&E / KYTC STREET LIGHT OUTAGES

Best Way to Report a Street Light Out: The most efficient way to report a streetlight out is to contact LG&E directly via the "Report a Streetlight Outage" on the website: https://lge-ku.com/outages/report/streetlight

Turnaround Time: LG&E states if the outage is reported directly to LG&E the turnaround is roughly 48 hours. If the outage is reported to MetroCall via 311 there is an extended period of time before that report is provided to LG&E and thus delays the process as much as two weeks. 

However, please note if the issue is more complex than a bulb replacement the turnaround time may be delayed because of LG&E resource capacity/supply chain issues. 

KYTC Light Responsibilities:  The KY Transporation Cabinet (KYTC) owns any highway/interstate/on-ramp/off-ramp/under/overpass lighting and they must be contacted regarding outages. You may contact KYTC 5^th District at 502-210-5400. My direct contact is Shelli Venable: shelli.venable@ky.gov / 502-210-5426

LG&E External Affairs Contact: jennifer.lehn@lge-ku.com

Jennifer Lehn is your best contact for any LG&E concerns. 

FREE SUMMER TEEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR YOUTH

WEST LOUISVILLE CHESS LEAGUE

WEST LOUISVILLE OUTDOOR RECREATION INITIATIVE

YOUTH AND ADULT GOLF CLINIC

OVERDOSE PROTECTION

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.
• You can’t see, smell or taste if a drug contains fentanyl. Fentanyl test strips can show if fentanyl is present, but now how much. Fentanyl test strips can be obtained at any of our Harm Reduction Outreach Services locations.
• 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 Coalition also 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.

More facts about fentanyl, naloxone and how to help friends or loved ones at https://realdealonfentanyl.com/

FAMMILY HEALTH CENTERS

SELF CARE SUMMER

MIND BODY AND SOUL

NCAAP SCHOLARSHIPS

MIND YOUR MONEY AND EMPOWER YOUR FUTURE PROGRAM

LEADERSHIP LOUISVILLE CENTER

FREE CULINARY ARTS TRAINING

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAYOR'S NIGHT OUT

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR 2023

EVENT FORCAST

KENTUCKY EXPOSITION CENTER EVENTS*

Bullitt County Graduations – June 4
All American Angus Breeders’ Futurity – June 9-11
Adidas Midwest Championships – June 10-11
KY Bridal and Wedding Expo — Summer 2023 – June 11
ABGA/JABGA National Show – June 12-17
Irish Dance Competition – June 17
Life’s Masters of Leadership Convention – June 16-18
PopCon Louisville – June 16-18
Eid Ul Adha – June 28-29

KENTUCKY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER EVENTS*

Southern Detailers Conference – May 31 – June 3
2023 Coffee Fest Louisville – June 1-3
2023 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – June 6-8
2023 Gas Connect – June 11-15
National Beta Club National Convention – June 14-27
Heroes for the Home Annual Breakfast – June 27
Technology Students Association – June 28-July 2

*Events closed to the public are not listed.

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Kentucky Venues manages and operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center.

There are 23 events expected to take place in June with a total estimated attendance of 72,067
and an estimated economic impact of $32.88 million. Some events are tentative.

Please visit kyexpo.org and kyconvention.com for more event details. For inquiries, please contact communications@kyvenues.com.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

Sleep in Heavenly Peace will host a maximum of 30 volunteers at our warehouse in the old brick warehouse immediately behind the Family Dollar Store at 2421 W. Market St. in west Louisville. A pictorial view of our location can be seen at bit.ly/shplouw.  Beginning at 9.00am Saturday, August 5, 2023, volunteers will build 50 beds and deliver as many of them as we can schedule to needy kids in west Louisville. We will supply all the tools, gloves, safety goggles, ear plugs and dust mask. Feel free to bring your own if you prefer.

Contact- Tom Recktenwald, Louisville W Chapter, 502-930-4317, tom.recktenwald@shpbeds.org

National website- www.shpbeds.org

BALLET BOUND AUDITION TOUR

2023 BALLET BOUND SUMMER AUDITION TOUR This summer, in partnership with Olmsted Parks, Louisville Ballet will host seven outdoor audition workshops to identify approximately 20 dancers for the 2023-24 Ballet Bound Community Class. Auditions are open to all children ages 7-9 (by August 1). Dates and locations are listed below.

Saturday, June 10, 2023 *10:00 – 11:30 AM Algonquin Park *1:00 – 2:30 PM Boone Square

Saturday, June 24, 2023 *10:00 – 11:30 AM Seneca Park *1:00 – 2:30 PM Iroquois Park

Saturday, July 8, 2023 *10:00 – 11:30 AM Shelby Park

Saturday, July 15, 2023 *10:00 – 11:30 AM Chickasaw Park *1:00 – 2:30 PM Central Park

Register Here!

CATHOLIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

THE YMCA SUMMER CAMP

PORTLAND BRANCH LIBRARY

True Crime Tuesdays Book Club

Love true crime, mystery, whodunits? Calling all true crime readers, amateur sleuths and arm chair detectives. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre-this is the book club for you. Join us this month as we read I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara.  A masterful true crime account of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California for over a decade.

Tuesday, June 27 @ 6PM – 7PM

4H: Cooking Class

Students will learn culinary basics focusing on cooking terms, food cutting skills, and kitchen safety. Participants will also follow a recipe to prepare their own meal. Ages: 9-18

Friday, June 23 @ 2PM – 3PM

CAMP NATURE ODYSSEY

2023 CAMP AFRICA EVOLVE SUMMER PROGRAM

THE PARK BENCH

PROJECT CONNECT IN SHAWNEE!

OSHN PROGRAM

Media contact:

Loni White (502) 609-0685

Through its Pivot to Peace program, The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods more than doubles local violence “interruption” sites as it intensifies violence reduction strategies in distressed neighborhoods

Louisville government now operates five interruption sites tasked with directly stopping planned violence and to mitigate against retaliatory shootings

(LOUISVILLE, Ky. May 18, 2023) — The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN) has added three more violence interruption sites in three of the city’s most under-resourced neighborhoods where gun violence has adversely impacted community wellbeing.

The sites will employ and manage the efforts of “violence interrupters,” or credible individuals with deep neighborhood connections and whose job will be to canvas neighborhoods stressed by high gun violence and disrupt when possible and engage prevention and intervention.

The expansion adds to OSHN’s hybrid-type ecosystem for violence reduction which fuses direct interruption with case management that offers cognitive-behavior therapy and services that help detach individuals from gangs.

“Interruption is where community members directly engage with those involved in conflicts. It is a perfect example of reimagining public safety because it gives ownership to the community in providing solutions to gun violence,” said OSHN director Paul Callanan.

Previously, OSHN facilitated interruption sites in the Smoketown and Portland neighborhoods. The expansion means the city now operates four sites in the nine neighborhoods that comprise Louisville’s West End and one in East Downtown.

The sites and their operating agencies are:

• Portland Neighborhood: No More Red Dots
• Shawnee Neighborhood: Interfaith Paths to Peace
• California Neighborhood: The Louisville Central Community Center
• Smoketown Neighborhood: YouthBuild Louisville
• Russell Neighborhood: West Chestnut Street Baptist Church

The expansion is being funded until December 2024 and with $6.9 million from The American Rescue Plan ($5 million) and the city’s general fund ($1.9 Million).

Director Callanan says funding could be extended if the sites prove gainful impacts and maintain compliance.

The highlight of the sites are the interrupters, uniquely qualified individuals who work in the netherworld of passing muster with gang leaders. Louisville interrupters will target the streets to identify and intervene in gang-related conflicts before they intensify.

If a shooting occurs, they will connect with the victim's friends and relatives and try to mitigate possible retaliatory shootings.

“The challenge for these organizations will be their ability to integrate within their respective neighborhoods and of how well they can collectively work to reduce gun violence across the city of Louisville,” said Pivot to Peace program manager Quinones Corniel.

Louisville’s model choice for violence reduction has been proven an effective choice for violence reduction in cities around the country.

Using a community-led model developed by the Chicago-based Cure Violence Intervention Global, (CVI) the model was conceived in the 1990s by Dr. Gary Slutkin, a Chicago-based epidemiologist who spent years working to contain diseases in third-world countries.

As he saw it, gun violence is solved using a public-health approach, because, like a disease, violence spreads and impacts mortality. But if treated, can be stopped.

The model has shown impressive successes in other cities that have worked to empower communities with engagement that change norms around violence.

“Community collaboration is essential for successful gun violence reduction,” said Callanan. “Law enforcement alone cannot stop violence.”

Criminologist have attributed the rise in violence to life disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic after 2020. In response, the 2021 Congress, along with the Biden Administration, passed the American Rescue Plan Act which provided $1.9 trillion to facilitate recovery from the devastating economic and health effects of the pandemic.

Many American cities have given a sizable share of their allocation to violence prevention, response, and reduction strategies.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• INNOVATION SPECIALIST/ GRADE 14 (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST)
• FLOODPLAIN & CRS PROJECT ENGINEER (ENGINEER I/II/III ; ASSOCIATE ENGINEER I/II/III}
• SAMPLING AND MOTERING LEVEL I/II (GRADE 13 AND 14)
• EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN HELPER- U06- 2ND SHIFT.
• BUSINESS & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ADMIN / GRADE 18
• CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I/II/III (GRADE 13/15/17)
• UTILITY TRAINEE (4 POSITIONS)
• ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK PA23-102
• OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM MANAGER PA23-104
• PROCESS SUPERVISOR PA23-103

VISIT WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/careers

PUBLIC HEALTH NEWS AND WELLNESS

Public Health and Wellness asks Jefferson County residents to help prevent mosquito bites and breeding grounds   

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 26, 2023) – 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.   
 
“As we work to combat mosquitoes, we are also urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites and also help prevent them from breeding,” said Connie Mendel, senior deputy director at LMPHW. “This is especially important as we head into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, summer festivals, events and vacations where people will be spending much more time outside.”  
 
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.  
 
“You should take extra precaution during peak mosquito biting hours of early morning and dusk,” Mendel said. “Wear insect repellant and protective clothing or consider avoiding outdoor activities altogether during these times.”  
 
While mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are endemic to Louisville, none have been found yet in 2023. When West Nile virus is found, the department initiates mosquito fogging in those areas. The department also notifies the public of the presence of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus and the specific areas where fogging will occur. 
 
Here is West Nile case data from previous years:   
 
2022 - 3 human cases, 1 death  
2021 - 1 human cases, 0 deaths  
2020 - 0 human cases, 0 deaths  
2019 - 2 human cases, 1 death  
2018 - 5 human cases, 0 deaths  
 
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.  
 

NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR ANIMALS IN A HOT CAR IN THE SUMMER HEAT

KENTUCKY SCHOOL OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG STUDIES

KENTUCKY HARM REDUCTION

SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM, NALOXONE AND OVERDOSE REVERSAL TRAINING

LOCATIONS...

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

3620 RIVER PARK DRIVE, LOUISVILLE, KY. 40211

MONDAY'S 11AM- 2PM

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PORTLAND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

2215 PORTLAND AVE. LOUISVILLE, KY. 40212

FRIDAY'S 1PM - 4PM

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PLEASE CONTACT ERICA WILLIAMS AT 502-537-6061

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

What Is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes harm to an older person. Elder abuse takes many forms, including:

• Neglect or Isolation
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Financial abuse and exploitation
• Emotional or psychological abuse (including verbal abuse and threats) 

What Causes Elder Abuse?

Our policies and practices make it hard to stay involved with and connected to our communities as we age. As a result, older people are more likely to experience social isolation, which increases the likelihood of abuse and neglect. Elder abuse affects older people across all socioeconomic groups, cultures, and races and can occur anywhere when they are disconnected from social supports:

• In a person’s own home
• In nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other institutional settings
• In hospitals While any older person is potentially at risk of elder abuse, some are more susceptible to experience abuse or neglect than others.

Based on available information, women and people 80 and older are more likely to experience abuse. Factors such as dementia or poor physical health can increase older people’s isolation, which in turn puts people at greater risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.

Common Risk Factors:

• Dementia
• Mental health or substance abuse issues of an older person and/or a perpetrator
• Social isolation
• Poor physical health

To learn more about WEAAD, Click HERE 

Targeted Case Management Available at KCC

Helping Seniors Stay Safe

How to Report Issues to Emergency Services

Metro Call (311)

Dial 311 or 502-574-5000

Metro.311@Louisvilleky.gov 

Can download Metro311 App to submit requests

7am-7pm Monday-Friday

Report roadway issues, including signs and potholes. Can also report abandoned vehicles, housing conditions, check recycling and garage pick up days.

TRU (Telephone Reporting Unit)/Crime Tip Line

502-574-5673 or 574-4661

Louisville-police.org/fileapolicereport

24hr/7days

Over The Phone: harassment & harassing communications (other than domestic violence related), auto theft/unauthorized use of motor vehicle, theft of auto registration plate/decals, criminal mischief, lost, missing or stolen property, supplemental reports to a previously reported incident (other than stolen controlled substance)

Online Reports: harassing communications, identity theft, lost property, non-criminal charges, supplemental reports, theft, theft of gas, vandalism

TRU operators can transfer to the dispatch center at MetroSafe if police need to respond to make the report.

Metro Safe/911

a situation that requires immediate assistance from police, fire or EMS. Including fires, vehicle accidents, medical emergencies and active crime.

• When you call 911 be prepared to provide exact location of the emergency, name and phone number, details of the emergency. Call takers can provide follow up instructions to do before the help arrives. Stay on the line until the call taker instructs you to.  
• If you dial 911 by mistake, please stay on the line and explain to the call taker. We are required to call back any 911 hang up calls the Communication Center receives. If the hang up is from a land line or business phone, we will send police to do a welfare check if no one answers on the callback.
• We are able to connect to an interpreter service if caller needs to communication in another language.
• Please remember to have patience when calling for an emergency at a public place or roadway or during a severe weather event . The call volume will increase and call takers will be processing calls as fast and efficiently as they can.

Thank you to Officers N. Richardson and V. Brannock of the 4th Division for providing this detailed information

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LMPD 2ND DIVISION COMMUNITY E-NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the Louisville Metro Police Department 2^nd Division E-Newsletter. Thank you for subscribing and please share this with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for the letter.  The newsletter will circulate monthly with information which will include recognition of officers, crime trends, crime prevention tips, and community events we will be hosting.  My goal of the newsletter is to increase communication with citizens of the 2nd Division and discuss several things each month and encourage citizens to reach out with questions or concerns.  Reaching as many residents as possible and keeping the community informed is important for us all so we can work together through open communication to reduce crime and keeping neighborhoods as safe as possible.  If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for us contact information can be found at the bottom of the newsletter.

Thank you again for subscribing to our E-Newsletter.

Major Russell J. Miller Louisville Metro Police, 2ND DIVISION

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECIEVING THE 2ND DIVISION E-NEWSLETTER FROM LMPD YOU CAN CONTACT THEM AT  www.louisville-police.org, 3419 Bohne Ave. Lou. Ky. 40211, Major Russell Miller.

AROUND LOU

The region's largest lantern festival comes to the Zoo in a whole new way! Experience the stunning locations, flora and fauna from Around the World as you stroll through the Zoo under the light of enormous, handcrafted, silk-covered lanterns. Don’t miss your Zoo aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories. Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey encompassing the famous landmarks, flora and fauna of six continents. Feast your eyes on dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Engage with interactive, animated and color-changing displays. Commemorate your visit with awe-inspiring photos at our stunning photo opportunity locations. Kids (and kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or exploring the panda game station! The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright, everlasting memories. Advance tickets are required and are valid for the date and time listed on your ticket only. Be sure to apply the $7 parking fee to your order, otherwise you will be charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Purchase your Wild Lights tickets here!  1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival’s performances are held at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park, located in the heart of Old Louisville. 63rd season, free admission, Food & drinks available, pets on leash are welcome Nightly Schedule: 6 p.m. Food Trucks 7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern 7:15 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance 8 p.m. Performance A Midsummer Night’s Dream, May 24-June 11; July 12, 15, 18, 21 (no performances on Mondays or Tuesdays in June) Macbeth, June 15-25; July 11, 14, 19, 22 (no performances on Mondays or Tuesdays in June) Love’s Labor’s Lost, June 29-July 9; July 13, 16, 20, 23 Kentucky Shakespeare’s Globe Players (professional training program for high school students) presents The Two Gentlemen of Verona, July 26-30 Louisville Ballet presents Shakespeare in Dance: Lady M, August 2-6 Louisville Improvisors presents Late Night Shakes, 10:30PM on June 10, June 24, July 8, and July 22 Louisville Fringe Festival presents GLOBE Arm Wrestling, 10:30PM on June 17, July 1, and July 15 ASL interpretation will be provided for the following performances: Thursday, June 1 for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thursday, June 22 for Macbeth, Thursday, July 6 for Love’s Labor’s Lost, and Thursday, July 27 for Two Gentlemen of Verona. 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Every Wednesday Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday! The street will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food! S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY

Every Thursday through October   The Food Truck Clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), Louisville Division of Fire and Jefferson County Fire Service, and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public. Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center to get their permits to operate. The Food Truck Clinic not only benefits vendors, but community members, too. Each Thursday, the public is invited to the clinic to enjoy food and beverages after food trucks get the go ahead to open. 444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202

. Family Fun Days are free, fun-filled days of programming for families and friends of all ages! Visitors receive free admission, and participate in art-making activities, artist demonstrations, docent-led pop-up tours, and more! Join KMAC educators in the Education Studio from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., just mention Family Fun Day at check-in! 715 W. Main St., Louisville, Kentucky 40202 .

Bardstown Road Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 1722 Bardstown Rd.

Beechmont Open Air Market: Every Saturday until the end of September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at the corner of Southern Pkwy and Wellington Ave.

Beulah Farmer's Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 6704 Bardstown Rd.

Douglass Loop Market: Every Saturday until December 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 2005 Douglass Blvd.

East End Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Located at 13060 Factory Ln.

Gray Street Market: Every Thursday until the end of October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at E. Gray St. between S. Preston and S. Jackson streets.

Jeffersonville Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at The Big Four Station.

Jeffersontown Farmers Market: Ever Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 10434 Watterson Trail.

Norton Commons Farmers Market: Every Sunday until November 12th from 12 to 4 p.m. Located at 6301 Moonseed St.

Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Located at 1007 E. Jefferson St.

The Riverside Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 7410 Moorman Rd.

St. Matthews Farmers Market: Every Saturday through September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 4100 Shelbyville Rd.

Westport Road Baptist Market: Every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 9705 Westport Rd.

With so many great upcoming events this year, you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!

Craft Bash - June 24th, at Waterfront Park

A Taste for Life - June 25th, outside of Four Pegs Smokehouse and Bar

Mayor's Night Out - June 27th, at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

Waterfront Wednesday - June 28th, at the Big Four Bridge

Waterfront Park Fourth of July with the Louisville Orchestra - July 4th, at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn

Louisville Street Food Festival - July 22nd, at Fourth Street Live!

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Louisville City FC -  

Racing Louisville FC - 

Louisville Bats - 

THE WORKS WEEK

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.

KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.

Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.

Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment.  Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs    This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Express   Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.

Center for Accessible Living (CAL)   CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky   Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.

Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.  For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Kentucky Office for the Blind   Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development

Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation   Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.

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Office of Councilwoman Donna Purvis | Louisville Metro Council | District 5

601 West Jefferson Street  Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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