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 Taste of South Louisville
August 26 | 6 - 8:30 pm Churchill Downs
Celebrate the diversity and deliciousness of South Louisville! Join us at Churchill Downs' Millionaires Row for more than 25 decadent tastes from around the world. Vietnamese, BBQ, Italian, Mexican, and so much more! From savory to sweet you'll get to try food from up-and-coming chefs while delighting in your hometown favorites.
 Last Weekend of the Kentucky State Fair!
Visit the Kentucky State Fair before it closes August 27th! Our annual State fair is hosted every year right here in District 21 at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds and Expo Center! Come out to see your favorite farm animals, hear your favorite bands, and eat your favorite fried food!
Free Summer Movie Nights at Iroquois Amphitheater
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:
- 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
 Celebrate Iroquois Amphitheater's 85th Anniversary!
On July 4, 1938, the dazzling water curtain opened on the premiere performance at the Iroquois Amphitheater, Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta. For the next 20 years, the Iroquois brought the best of Broadway to Louisville.
Celebrate the Amphitheater’s 85th Anniversary with a glimmering glimpse into these musicals under the stars presented in partnership with American Musical Productions. This free show will be held on Saturday, September 2, at 7:30 p.m. Music from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre will once again fill the night air at the Iroquois by such beloved American composers as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Sigmund Romberg and Jerome Kern. The program includes favorites from the most popular shows in the history of the Iroquois including The Desert Song, Show Boat, The Student Prince, Anything Goes, The Merry Widow and much more.
 Fundraiser for Wilder Park Children Holiday Party
The Wilder Park Neighborhood Association and Louisville Ghost Walks have teamed up for an ongoing fundraiser to raise money for Wilder Park's annual children's Holiday Party!
Louisville Ghost Walks has agreed to donate $3.00 of each ticket sold to the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association for the financial underwriting for the purchase of children's gifts, food, and prizes for the annual party held in December. Louisville Ghost Walks offers the walks every Friday night throughout the year, and Saturday nights in July. The tour features downtown Louisville's most famous haunted addresses! Locations include The Brown Hotel and Theatre, the Kentucky Theater, the Palace Theater, and the Seelbach Hotel, and with other stops along the way.
Admission is $23.00 per person for the 90-minute walk of downtown, and $3.00 will be donated to the Wilder Park Holiday party.
Reservations are required, and you must mention this announcement for donation to be sent to Wilder Park. Go to www.louisvilleghostwalkingtour.com or email loughstwalks@aol.com for more information. Text or call for your reservation today at 502-689-5117.
This offer is valid until November 3, 2023.
 Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Connection Event
September 28th from 11 am to 1 pm Metro United Way 334 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY Lunch will be provided September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Louisville will share resources specifically helpful for youth-serving organizations and highlighting a YES!-funded project: The Louisville Youth Mental Wellness Bus.
Please register to attend by scanning the QR code, emailing yes@louisvilleky.gov, or calling 502-574-6877
 District 21 YES! Youth Cabinet Representative Needed
The YES! Youth Cabinet is a one-year advisory board to the Mayor and Metro Council. Youth ages 16-24, who are invested in preventing youth violence have an opportunity to learn to increase advocacy skills, be more civically engaged in their communities, and give insight on issues that impact our city.
Cabinet Members Receive:
- Insight into Local Government
- Leadership Development skills
- Learn collaborative/group processes
- Meet leaders in government, community, faith, & corporate organizations
- Gain knowledge of city violence prevention efforts
- Attendance to various events and activities
- Have voices/thoughts/opinions be heard
- Resume building experiences
- Ability to inform and impact others on a large scale
- 40+ community service hours
- $1,000 yearly stipend

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.
It is unlawful to dump any waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility. Illegal dumpers are subject to fines and impoundment of vehicles.
Help Stop Illegal Dumping
- To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
- If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report!
- Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
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Don't contribute to the problem!
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If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to four household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
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Only set out large items when you have an appointment. Residents in the Urban Services District can schedule a Large Item Pickup for up to 4 large items. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
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Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
- Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
- Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
- Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
 Traffic Info for Kentucky State Fair | August 18 - 20 & 25 - 27
The following streets will be closed during the following times:
Friday, August 18 - Sunday, August 20, 2023 Friday, August 25 - Sunday, August 27
Street Closures | 8 am - 11 pm (each day)
- Phillips Lane from Monarch Drive to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas | All Days
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Crittenden Drive
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Interstate Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- Crittenden Drive from Cheyenne Avenue to Gate 3
   ADU Design Competition
Planning and Design Services was awarded an AARP Community Challenge Grant to host a design competition and purchase ADU plans for the public to use free-of-charge when applying for a building permit. A minimum of 3 sets of ADU plans are intended to be purchased and hosted online. Participants may submit architectural and construction drawings for one or each of the following projects:
- A detached single-story ADU for a Traditional Neighborhood
- A detached 2-story "carriage-house" style for a Traditional Neighborhood
- A detached single-story "backyard cottage" for a Suburban Neighborhood
Compensation for each set of plans will be provided based on the original cost to produce each and shall not exceed $7,500. The submittals will also be ranked and awarded the following additional compensation:
- 1st Place: $2,500
- 2nd Place: $1,000
- 3rd Place: $500
Plans may be submitted u from July 24th through September 7, 2023:
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Supervisor at (502)574-5860 with any questions
Below is a list of upcoming meeting related development proposals, zoning changes, and Planning commission Meetings.
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to proposals, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or: Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
- More information on zoning processes
- Public comment opportunities
- Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
- Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
Subject Property: 6212 & 6220 Shepherdsville Road, 5700 Janies Way, Parcel ID 063402420000
Case Number: 22-ZONE-0096 Case Manager: Dante St. Germain (dante.st.germain@louisvilleky.gov)
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-4 Single Family Residential, C-1 Commercial and C-M Commercial Manufacturing to C-M Commercial Manufacturing, with associated Revised Detailed District Development Plan and Binding Elements, and Waivers.
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Date: THURSDAY, August 31, 2023 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202
NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING: 215, 1217 & 1221 Old Fern Valley Road from R-4 to EZ1
The owners Joe & Phillip Codispoti intend to rezone the property located at 1215, 1217 & 1221 Old Fern Valley Road from R-4 to EZ1 to allow for commercial operations at this location. Off street parking and access is already provided. EZ1 zoning is located directly across the street.
In accordance with the procedures of Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, we have been directed to invite you to discuss this proposal before the full application can be filed. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to review the proposed plan, and discuss this proposed project with the developer and the project engineer. This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
PROJECT ADDRESS: 1215, 1217 & 1221 Old Fern Valley Road CASE#: 23-ZONEPA-0007
The meeting to discuss this Rezoning request will be held on: DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 6th , 2023 - 6:00-7:00 PM LOCATION: South-Central Free Public Library 7300 Jefferson Blvd. Louisville, Kentucky 40219
Subject Property: 5024 AND 5026 S THIRD ST; 307 W KINGSTON AVE
Case Number: 23-ZONE-0065 Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
The proposal is for a Change in Zoning from R-7 multifamily and OR-1 Office/Residential to C-1 Commercial and CR Commercial/Residential with a Detailed District Development Plan to add a bakery to an existing mixed use site with Binding Elements.
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: 514 W. Liberty Street 40202
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