2023 ELECTION DATES

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

LOUISVILLE METRO PUBLIC ART CONSERVATION

NEWS & ALERTS

Temperatures are expected to climb to the mid-‘90s today and Saturday. Residents are encouraged to take steps to reduce their risk of heat-related illness. Risks associated with a hot weather include:

• Heat cramps - This includes muscular pains and spasms resulting from heavy exertion. These symptoms are often the first signal that the body is suffering from excessive heat.
• Heat exhaustion - This includes fainting, rash, fatigue, and nausea. Skin may become clammy and moist.
• Heat/sun stroke symptoms - These include hot, dry skin, the absence of sweat, nausea, confusion, and unconsciousness. This is a life-threatening condition. Seek medical care immediately.

To prevent risks from excessive heat, individuals should do the following: 

• Seek air-conditioning: If your home does not have air-conditioning, seek areas that do, including libraries, shopping malls, community/senior centers, grocery stores, and movie theaters during the warmest period of the day. If you must stay in a home without air-conditioning, stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine.
• Avoid strenuous activities: This is particularly true during the hottest time of the day. Individuals who perform strenuous work during the heat of the day are especially at risk. Take more breaks, do less intense activities. Be watchful for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing: Light colors reflect the sun’s rays better than dark colors, which absorb the heat. Protect the face and head with a wide-brimmed hat.
• Check on family members, neighbors and friends who are vulnerable. Move them to air-conditioned places if possible.
• Drink plenty of fluids: Increase fluid intake even if you are not thirsty.
• Never leave pets or people, especially children and infants, unattended in cars. 

If heat risks do occur, cool the body as soon as possible, and call 9-1-1 for symptoms of heat stroke. For guidance about extreme heat, visit our digital library on our Emergency Preparedness webpage to access guides in a variety of languages.

Air Quality Alert Day

Today is also an Air Quality Alert Day for ozone in Louisville/Southern Indiana. Forecasters believe ozone will be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange) range. Sensitive groups include seniors, children, and people with breathing ailments like asthma and COPD. Check the air quality at louisvilleky.gov/airquality

As the weather continues to heat up, now is the time for Americans to make sure they’re fully protected against measles before traveling overseas.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging people to make sure they are up to date on their measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine at least two weeks before traveling internationally this summer. When people have both vaccine doses, they’re 97 percent protected against measles, according to the CDC's website. An unvaccinated person is at an extremely high risk of becoming ill, even with brief exposure.

The virus can remain infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area.

The CDC advises that children get their first dose at 12 to 15 months, and the second dose around the time the child starts kindergarten. Teens and adults who have never had the shots should get two doses at least 28 days apart.

Infections often begin with a fever, followed by a cough, runny nose, or pink eye. Rashes on the face and neck appear next, then spread to the rest of the body. In the most serious cases, people can develop pneumonia and encephalitis (inflammation in the brain), which can be fatal.

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.  

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 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

FREE CULINARY ARTS TRAINING

LOUISVILLE GROWS

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

CAMP NATURE ODYSSEY

SELF DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP

LEAGUE PRO KY EMPOWERMENT SERIES FREE

2023 CAMP AFRICA EVOLVE SUMMER PROGRAM

THE PARK BENCH

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

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers

·         Senior Customer Relations Agent (Grade 12)   Customer Relations Specialist (Grade 14)          23-116

·         Senior Customer Relations Agent (Grade 12)   Customer Relations Specialist (Grade 14)          23-117

• Records Analyst I/II 23-114
• Budget & Financial Reporting Manager 23-115

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

CRISIS CALL DIVERSION PROGRAM

Crisis Call Diversion Program to expand service hours

Alternative response model to operate 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 30, 2023) – Beginning July 1, 2023, Louisville Metro Government’s Crisis Call Diversion Program (CCDP), also known as “Deflection,” to send certain 911 calls to a non-police response will expand its service hours to 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The program currently operates from 2-10 p.m., seven days a week. This latest expansion was made possible by hiring additional staff to adequately provide coverage for the expanded hours.

“Nationally, we’re seeing many 911 centers adding a Deflection response to their option of services provided,” said Jody Meiman, executive director of Louisville Metro Emergency Services. “We’re proud that our program was developed here by our MetroSafe personnel, it has been recognized across the country by our peers and is now expanding further, benefitting more people and getting them the true help they need.”

The pilot program was initially launched in March 2022 with a focus on LMPD’s Fourth Division. Following its success, the program was expanded to include all LMPD divisions.

Since its launch, the CCDP has resulted in more than 1,400 Crisis Triage Worker (CTW) encounters, with the average encounter lasting about 15 minutes, though some can last up to an hour. The CTWs have made more than 500 mobile runs to help more than 330 unique individuals, with the average mobile encounter lasting a little less than an hour. These Deflection efforts continue to relieve Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers of hundreds of hours of time that might have been spent on the calls, further allowing officers to focus on violent crime.

As of July 1st, Seven Counties Services will have 20 staff members dedicated to Deflection response, including six CTWs at MetroSafe and 13 Mobile Crisis Response Teams responding in the field. Seven Counties Services will continue to hire more people to meet the goal of having the CCDP operate 24/7.

“Our Deflection team is thrilled to be able to increase the coverage of this innovative program that provides another entry point for persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis to connect with individualized, trauma-informed, compassionate community-based treatment,” said Nicole Wiseman, unit manager for the Deflection team. “Individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis deserve a respectful and intentional response that meets them where they are and connects them with ongoing resources that build their resilience in their recovery.”

Here’s how the program works:

• When a person calls 911, MetroSafe call takers initially triage the call by asking questions such as “are you experiencing a mental health crisis” and questions regarding safety, such as weapons in their possession or if they’ve taken active steps to harm themselves or others, requiring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) intervention.
• If deemed appropriate, the call is transferred to a CTW in a Behavioral Health Hub within MetroSafe. LMPD officers are also able to refer runs back to CCDP that they deem safe to respond.
• The CTW team functions like crisis hotline staff to de-escalate, provide emotional support, create a safety plan and problem solve with the person in crisis.
• If it’s determined that a face-to-face response would be beneficial, CTWs initiate a mobile response.
• Mobile responders, trained in mental health crisis intervention, meet the person where they are to further de-escalate and assess the situation and, if appropriate, connect the individual to service. Responders have the option of transporting the person to the community respite center at Seven Counties Services, to a treatment facility or to any other community resource including shelter.

Those interested in a career with Seven Counties working in the CCDP should visit https://sevencounties.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SevenCountiesCareers and click the job category “Social Worker.”

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.  
 

FREE SUMMER GYM MEMBERSHIPS FOR TEENS

Now through August 31, teens 14-19 can use any of the 21 Louisville & Southern Indiana Planet Fitness locations for free through the High School Summer Pass program.

Teens can enroll electronically (with parent or guardian e-signature) by visiting planetfitness.com/summerpass.

Most Planet Fitness locations are open and staffed 24/7 to meet today’s changing schedules and serve members with its Judgement Free Zone philosophy.

Planet Fitness is committed to providing hassle-free, non-intimidating fitness that’s attainable for everyone regardless of their fitness level.

In 2022, more than 4 million teens across 2,400 PF locations nationwide took advantage of High School Summer Pass.

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 

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

June 30th, 7 p.m. Come for the brews, stay for the party! Howl at the Moon is celebrating America’s birthday with a non-stop live show and all the drinks. Come by Howl at the Moon to celebrate our nation’s birthday weekend with a bang! You can expect lots of dancing, drinks, giveaways and so much more. Featuring: $4 Coors Lite $4 White Claw $5 Bottle Rocket Bomb $25 86oz Cherry Firecracker Bucket 411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

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

July 1st, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experience an extraordinary shopping opportunity at the Masonic Homes, where Louisville Potters and esteemed guests showcase their breathtaking clay creations. Discover an impressive assortment of functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces, perfect for enhancing your home, garden, and entertaining spaces. Immerse yourself in the world of pottery as you explore this exquisite collection, brimming with unique and captivating works of art. 3701 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207

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

July 3rd, 8 p.m. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Sandlot, The Play Forever Project is launching the “30 for the 30th” national fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to impact 30 communities nationwide through a combination of sports equipment, education, healthy food access, scholarship, gender equity programs, and restoration projects wherever we can have the most impact. As part of 30 for the 30th, Play Forever will host a series of fundraisers nationwide with cast members from The Sandlot. Waterfront Park is honored to host cast members of The Sandlot during their Play Forever Block Party Weekend in Louisville on July 3rd for a movie night on the Great Lawn. The venue opens at 6:30 p.m. then cast members from the Sandlot will introduce the movie before the 8 p.m. movie screening. Fireworks from the Ohio River will conclude the evening at (tentatively) 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Concessions and a bar will be on site for all your food and beverage needs and purchases. 129 River Rd., Louisville, KY, 40206

July 3rd, 7 p.m. Kickstart your Fourth of July a day early with the Bats as they take on the Indianapolis Indians!  Watch the Bats as they wear their stars and stripes uniforms during the Independence Day Eve Celebration and enjoy $6 wine special! Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Take advantage of their Independence Day Eve celebration offer and receive $10 in spending money and a free hat! Get you tickets before Thursday, June 29th at 11:59 p.m., click here to claim this offer.  Then enjoy a post-game firework show from your seat in the stadium!  401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

July 3rd, 8 p.m. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of The Sandlot, The Play Forever Project is launching the “30 for the 30th” national fundraising campaign. This initiative aims to impact 30 communities nationwide through a combination of sports equipment, education, healthy food access, scholarship, gender equity programs, and restoration projects wherever we can have the most impact. As part of 30 for the 30th, Play Forever will host a series of fundraisers nationwide with cast members from The Sandlot. Waterfront Park is honored to host cast members of The Sandlot during their Play Forever Block Party Weekend in Louisville on July 3rd for a movie night on the Great Lawn. The venue opens at 6:30 p.m. then cast members from the Sandlot will introduce the movie before the 8 p.m. movie screening. Fireworks from the Ohio River will conclude the evening at (tentatively) 10 p.m. This is a free, family-friendly event. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Concessions and a bar will be on site for all your food and beverage needs and purchases. 129 River Rd., Louisville, KY, 40206

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

July 5th, 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is The Muppet Movie (1979) rated G.  Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes. All upcoming free movie nights: July 19: Hairspray (PG) 8:30 p.m. July 26: The Sandlot (PG) 8:30 p.m. August 9: Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (R) 8:30 p.m. August 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) 8:30 p.m. August 23: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) 8:30 p.m. August 31: Goldfinger (PG) 8 p.m. September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m. September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m. September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m. September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m. 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

. 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!

FridayFest at Highview Park - July 7th, at Highview Park

Women in Golf Day Event - July 9th, at Shawnee Golf Course

Clash of the Cocktails - July 11th, at Lou Lou on Market

GonzoFest Louisville - July 14th & 15th, at High Horse Bar

Bluegrass VegFest - July 15th, at Mellwood Art Center

JTown Beer Fest - July 15th, at the Jeffersontown Chamber of Commerce

Ladies of the Links Golf Tournament - July 17th, at Wildwood Country Club

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

Nulu Summer Fest - July 22nd, in Nulu

What better way to explore AroundLou than on the streets? With warm weather and sunshine lighting your path, check out these fun, local walking tours and take a chance on discovering something new! 

Louisville Ghost Walk - Tours depart every Friday night at 6:45 p.m. beginning the second weekend in May and continuing until the first weekend in November.  

Louisville Food and History Walking Tour of Nulu - Every Friday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

Whiskey Row Walking Tour - Tours begin in March and are available Thursday through Saturday at 11 a.m. sharp and on Sundays at 1 p.m.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES

Louisville City FC -  Saturday, July 8th, 8 p.m. versus Loudoun United FC at Lynn Family Stadium

Racing Louisville FC -  Friday, July 7th, 8 p.m. versus KC Current at Lynn Family Stadium

Louisville Bats - Versus Indianapolis Indians at Louisville Slugger Field:

• Thursday, June 29th, 6:35 p.m.
• Friday, June 30th, 7:15 p.m.
• Saturday, July 1st, 7:15 p.m.
• Sunday, July 2nd, 1:05 p.m.
• Monday, July 3rd, 7:05 p.m.

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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