 Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
Please note the District 13 Office is closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
My first legislative initiative was to introduce and pass a resolution supporting our law enforcement community by designating September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Louisville.
The resolution acknowledges the selflessness and courage of the city’s police officers who have bravely continued to meet the call of duty to ensure the security of our neighborhoods and communities at the risk of their own personal safety. The resolution encourages residents and businesses in Metro to show appreciation to police officers through acts of kindness and appreciation to those protecting our community. Further, it urges residents and businesses to support the men and women of the Louisville Metro Police Department through participation in a celebratory event in September in conjunction with the Louisville Metro Police Foundation.
There are many ways to show support:
- Consider dropping off snacks, drinks, or gift cards to your closest patrol division.
- Pay it forward. Pay for their meal at a restaurant or drive thru.
- Write thank you letters and letters of appreciation for officers.
- Give verbal praise and support when seeing someone in uniform
- Donating to the Metro Police Foundation to fund programs like “Officer in Distress”, “Shop with a Cop” or other services meant to support injured or fallen officers and their families. To donate please click HERE.
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 Jefferson County residents may drop off tree debris from the last storm for free.
- Tree debris only.
- Residents only. No businesses. Residents will be asked to provide address.
- Location: 535 Meriwether Avenue (across the street from the Solid Waste office)
- Dates & Hours:
- Wednesday, August 30 - Friday, September 1, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, September 2, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 5 - Friday, September 8, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- (Site will be closed September 3 & 4.)
Contractors and businesses who are hauling debris are invited to use the Waste Reduction Center for the usual fee. Visit Louisvilleky.gov/WRC for details
 WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring:
- Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional, and local performers
- A vendor village with nearly 150 international-themed arts, crafts, merchandise, and food booths
- The WorldFest Global Village highlights cultures and customs from all over the world through traditional performances
- The World of Information showcasing many different cultures and countries providing informational materials and activities
- The Parade of Cultures on Saturday, celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville
- The WorldFest International Kids Zone with lots of fun and educational activities and games for kids to enjoy
- A Naturalization Ceremony welcoming dozens of new American citizens to Louisville
The 21st annual WorldFest, presented by Louisville Third Century and Park Community Credit Union, kicks off on the Belvedere on Friday, Sept. 1, and runs through Monday, Sept. 4. The four-day WorldFest features three entertainment stages showcasing more than 70 acts, along with a Global Village representing more than 20 countries, free children’s activities, a Parade of Cultures and more. To learn more, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/worldfest
 This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back.
BIKE! Cycle from the Great Lawn out to Shawnee Park and back! The roads will be closed for you to safely travel to Iroquois, and there will be individuals riding along to help with any roadside assistance.
PADDLE! Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn downriver to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp.
Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, free fitness activities for you to enjoy. These include Yoga with Yoga East, Tai Chi with Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & QiGong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness.
FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:30 a.m., make sure to get in line early!
The Hike, Bike & Paddle portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. after remarks from Mayor Craig Greenberg and our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health! For more information, visit Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle | LouisvilleKY.gov
Property Address: 11250 Preston Hwy., Tractor Supply Company, District Development Plan
Case Number: 23-DDP-0001
Interior remodel and outdoor minor addition in existing fenced in area. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 10505 Blue Lick Rd., Timber Creek Subdivision Section 3, Landscape Plan
Case Number: 23-LANDSCAPE-0144
A landscape plan for a single-family development. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 1410 South Park Rd., Parking and Storage Lot
Case Number: 23-OUTDOOR-0001
A request to allow outdoor display, storage, and parking on 1.41 acres in the M2 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 3541 Outer Loop, The Shoppes at Lone Oak, Revised Detailed District Plan
Case Number: 22-DDP-0101
This Revised Detailed District Development Plan is intended to show the proposed development of Tract 1 of The Shoppes at Lone Oak (3501 Outer Loop).
The proposed development includes two (2) hotels. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 110 Meadow Hill Rd., Accessory Dwelling Unit
Case Number: 23-CUPPA-0004
A conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit over 800 sqft on .304 acres in the R4 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 8213 Nash Rd., KO Storage of Louisville, Modified Conditional Use Permit
Case Number: 23-MCUP-0004
A modified conditional use permit to expand an existing self-storage facility on 3.4298 acres in the C-2 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works road safety improvement and paving projects.
Please note that the schedule may have some delays due to weather or other unforeseen issues.
- McMahan Blvd. from Taylorsville Rd. to Browns Ln.
- Smyrna Pkwy. from E. Manslick Rd. to Theiler Ave.
- Northwestern Parkway from I-64 Ramp to dead end (west)
- Northwestern Parkway from N. 16th St. to N. 22nd St.
- Northwestern Parkway from Bank St. to N. 38th St.
- Fern Creek Rd. from Bardstown Rd. to Lovers Ln.
- Hess Ln. from Poplar Level Rd. to Pindell Ave.
- Hunsinger Ln. from Rimonte Dr. to Manner Dale Dr.
- Heatherbrook Dr. from Eastside Dr. to Hunsinger Ln.
- Eastside Dr. from Manner Gate Dr. to Kort Way
- Manner Gate Dr. from Eastside Dr. to dead end (east)
- Hunsinger Woods Pl. from Hunsinger Ln. to dead end
- Oregon Ave. from Dixie Hwy. to dead end
- S. 28th St. from Dixdale Ave. to Wingfield Ln.
- Olive St. from Dixdale Ave. to S. 28th St.
- Allston Ave. from Dixie Hwy. to S. 28th St.
- Cypress St. from Algonquin Pkwy. to Wingfield Ln.
- S. 23rd St. from Algonquin Pkwy. to Wingfield Ln.
- S. 22nd St. from Bernheim Ln. to Wingfield Ln.
- Ratcliffe Ave. from Dixie Hwy. to Cypress St.
- Hardesty Ave from Dixie Hwy to Plantation Dr
- Plantation Dr. from Wingfield Ln. to Millers Ln.
- S. 23rd St. from Wingfield Ln. to Hardesty Ave.
- Gregg Ave. from Vorster Ave. to dead end
- McCloskey Ave. from Algonquin Pkwy. to W. Hill St.
- S. 16th St. from W. Lee St. to Algonquin Pkwy.
- Beau Brummel Dr. from Nola Dr. to Chieftain Dr.
- Beau Brummel Ct. from Beau Brummel Dr. to dead end
- Nola Dr. from Mount Holly Rd. to dead end
- Fox Ave. from Mount Holly Rd. to end of Metro right-of-way
- Holly Ave. from Mount Holly Rd. to National Turnpike
- View Crest Dr. from Mount Holly Rd. to dead end
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Public Works contractor will be performing pavement reconstruction at several locations on Grade Lane between Outer Loop and Crittenden Dr. The work is scheduled to be completed from 6PM to 6AM. The roadway will remain open during the work, but delays should be expected. If alternate routes can be used, we recommend utilizing those.
Following work next week, our contractor intends to return the week of September 11-15 to complete resurfacing of Grade Lane from Outer Loop to Crittenden Dr. It is intended that milling will take place during night shift, then repaving will occur during the day. Again, delays should be expected with this work as well.
Public Works had nearly 900 participants attend the Pop-Up Drop-Off event on Saturday, August 26! Most participants brought electronic devices to recycle, documents to shred, and large items to dispose. This was the first event collecting gently used shoes for WaterStep and 160 lbs of shoes were collected - ensuring about 50 people will have safe water to drink!
Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off will be Saturday, September 16 at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church. Learn more at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.
Children’s & Teen Programs
Story Time.
Every Wednesday morning:
Toddler Storytime 10:30-11:30 AM
Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 1-3
Preschool Storytime 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Foster a love of reading in your pre-schooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5
Teen Club
Every Wednesday afternoon 3:45-4:45 PM
Join our after-school program in a casual drop-in setting. Whether you want to make craft projects, play board games, watch a movie, share a book you just read, or just socialize, there’s always something for you at the library!
Kids Only Club
Every Thursday afternoon 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for our weekly after-school program where we explore video games, STEM related-activities, movies, and more. Ages 6 – 12
Pirate Party
Saturday, September 16, 1:30-2:30 PM
Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 0-6.
ACT Practice Test
Saturday, September 30, 10:30 AM -2:30 PM
Take a FREE full-length ACT practice test for students who wish to gain experience taking the ACT.
Please bring two #2 pencils, a photo ID, and a calculator. Please call (502) 375-2051 to register, limit 10. Grades 7th – 12th.
Adult Programs
Chair Yoga
First and Third Thursday (Sept 7 & Sept 21) of each month from 12:30-1:15 PM
Get fit while you sit! Chair Yoga brings the best of a yoga practice to everyone who requires or prefers the support of a chair. Gently increase flexibility and strength, improve balance, and relieve stress with the aid of a chair. Beginners, Seniors and All Abilities welcome! We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
Introduction to the Cricut Machine Series – Monthly Program
Tuesday, September 19, 3:45-4:45 PM
Join us for a tutorial of our machine, learn how it makes crafting projects easier, and create a simple project to take home every month. Teens and adults are welcome. Space and supplies are limited. Ages 13+ Register: 502-375-2051
Monthly Adult Book Discussion
Tuesday, September 19, 5:30-7 PM
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
DIY Series – Personalized Journals
Monday, September 25, 6:30-7:30 PM
Join us to try your hand at a new craft that can be completed in about an hour. Seasoned and non-crafters are welcome. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Adults register: 502-375-2051. Ages 18+
For more information, please click HERE.
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 Help create the Food Vision 2030 by taking the survey. The information you provide in this survey will help develop a multi-year strategic plan to make fresh healthy food more accessible for all communities while supporting local farmers and food-related businesses. Visit BIT.LY/FOODVISION2030 to take the survey.
Brightside is re-opening applications for the Brightside Louisville Trash for Cash Program. If you're part of a youth-serving non-profit in Jefferson County, you can apply to take part. Selected groups agree to clean between 3-5 miles of pre-selected roadway and receive $100 per mile cleaned to go toward their non-profit. It's a win-win for Louisville: supporting our city's youth while also keeping our roadways clean!
For more information and questions, reach out to Elizabeth, Events & Volunteer Supervisor at elizabeth.gribbins@louisvilleky.gov or call our office at 502-574-2613.
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We have career opportunities in various fields, such as Administrative Specialist, Administrative Supervisor, Electrician, Engineer, Equipment Operators, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst, Inspector, Mechanics, Sanitation Workers and Solid Waste Officer!
Join the PW - A Team!!
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Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985) rated R, on August 9th.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes.
All upcoming free movie nights:
- 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
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