Narrative 4 Community Story Exchange & Facilitator Training

Metro United Way is partnering with Narrative4, a national nonprofit that trains adults working with youth as facilitators in their innovative Story Exchange curriculum. Story Exchanges empowers young people to succeed in school and life. Research shows they boost knowledge, empathy, and inclusion, helping students thrive. According to research published in Ethical ELA, Story Exchanges help students "co-construct knowledge, increase empathy and inclusion, and empower themselves in their communities to succeed in both school and life."

At this training, you'll have the chance to dive deep into Narrative4's core methodology, with certified trainers guiding you all the way. The session will include an introduction to Narrative4, an interactive story exchange, and of course, the training you need to become a certified Narrative4 Facilitator.

Join their free six-hour workshop on August 4th at Metro United Way. Become a certified Narrative4 Facilitator and learn their core methodology through interactive exchanges.

Open to educators, artists, community members, parents, high school, and college students. Limited spots available, so register by August 3rd to reserve yours. Lunch provided. Space is limited, so it's essential to register by August 3rd to reserve your spot. They wouldn't want you to miss out on this incredible opportunity. So, you'll need to act fast!

Register Here!

HEADLINES

Metro Council Meeting Highlights

The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting July 27. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. 

Highlights Recap Video: https://fb.watch/m8Z-pRuUZk/

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Recognition of the winners of the Brightside Volleyball Classic VIP Trophy – Metro Council vs. Mayor’s Office.

Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.

• Item 35 – O-148-23: an ordinance relating to the Berrytown Neighborhood Plan and approving its executive summary as an amendment to the Plan 2040 Comprehensive Plan
• Item 33 – R-072-23: a resolution approving the naming of a new park at 1327 West Muhammad Ali Blvd as “New Walnut Street Park”.
• Item 36 – R-076-23: a resolution determining a portion of real property located at 720 West Jefferson Street (Metro Youth Detention Center) as surplus and not needed for the governmental purposes of Metro Government and authorizing its transfer.
• Item 37 – O-153-23: an ordinance amending Chapter 72 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances relating to Metro Government Tow Lot authority and fees.

Old Business

• Item 25 – R-074-23: a resolution urging all employers in Jefferson County to adopt flexible scheduling practices for those employees affected by the Jefferson County Public Schools Start Smart Start Times policy.
• Item 38 – O-130-23: an ordinance appropriating $15,000 plus additional funds from neighborhood development funds to Valley Sports Little League, Inc. for repairs to the Valley Sports Little League Complex.
• Item 40 – O-143-23: an ordinance appropriating $7,500 from neighborhood development funds to St. Joseph Catholic Orphan Society for public safety costs associated with the St. Joe’s 174^th Annual Picnic.
• Item 41 – O-152-23: an ordinance appropriating $11,000 from neighborhood development funds to Metro Parks for the costs associated with Iroquois Amphitheatre free movie nights during the 2023 season.

Held at Council

• Item 42 – O-072-23: an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on condition use permit applications for short term rentals and new registrations for short term rentals in Louisville Metro pending a review and recommended changes by the Planning Commission.

The Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Free Louisville Bats Tickets - Community Nights

Wednesday, August 23

and

Wednesday, September 6

The Louisville Bats are once again offering "Community Night" tickets to local Louisville non-profits organizations to attend the Bats games scheduled for Wednesday, August 23^rd at 6:35pm or Wednesday, September 6th at 6:35pm

Use the following link to request tickets: Louisville Bats Community Night Ticket Request

Questions please contact Hana at: hibrahim@batsbaseball.com

Sunday, August 6 is the first day for a set of service changes intended to improve overall system efficiency and adjust service to areas where it is most needed.  These changes include enhanced service in parts of the TARC service area and the elimination of several extremely low ridership express trips that currently only run during the morning and afternoon commute. Learn more about these changes on their website.

Neighborhood Meetings

Schedule set for upcoming public meetings on pool amenities

Louisville Parks and Recreation and Metro Council are beginning the public input process on renovations to the Algonquin and Camp Taylor pools with four opportunities coming in August for interested residents to weigh in. Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on what features they’d like to see at both pools, which have been closed this summer as Metro Government develops plans to improve both facilities.

Louisville Metro Council and the Mayor’s office have allocated approximately $9 million in funding for improvements to both pools through the city budget and American Rescue Plan funding. Louisville Parks and Recreation is currently operating three aquatics facilities, outdoor pools at Sun Valley and Nelson Hornbeck (Fairdale) parks and the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.

Upcoming public meetings:

Thursday, August 3^rd, 6-8 p.m. Camp Taylor Park shelter, 4201 Lee Avenue, 40213

August 11-13, Newburg Days Community Festival, Petersburg Park, 5008 Indian Trail, 40218

Tuesday, August 15th, 6-8 p.m. Algonquin Park shelter, 1614 Cypress Street, 40210

Thursday, August 17, 6-7 p.m. Parkhill Community Center, 1703 S. 13^th Street, 40210

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Employment with Louisville Parks and Recreation is a great opportunity to connect with nature and the community! They have employment opportunities throughout each division (aquatics, recreation, golf, community engagement, Jefferson Memorial forest) for both full-time and part-time positions.  Visit bestparksever.com for more information on employment opportunities! 

Are you interested in improving the health and wellness of all residents of our city?  If the answer is yes, Public Health and Wellness invites you to be a part of a dedicated team. Please apply today.

For more information, please email LMPHWCareers@louisvilleky.gov. 

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit their website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers Environmental Compliance Inspector 23-134

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