 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.
Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Fairdale Playtorium (10616 W. Manslick Rd.)
Please join me for my Town Hall meeting. This is an opportunity to learn about upcoming projects, legislative initiatives and share your comments. Representatives from Codes & Regulations, Louisville Metro Police, MSD, Planning & Design, and Public Works will be on hand to answer residents' questions.
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 Fairdale Lions Club - Fish Fry
Friday, September 8th
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
10101 Mitchell Hill Rd.
 Waky's 65th Anniversary Concert to benefit Officer Nick Wilt
Sunday, September 17
Iroquois Amphitheater
3:00 pm Caribo
4:30 pm The Crashers
 In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, Fairdale Pizza & Pub will offer 20% off for all First Responders on Tuesday, September 12. Stop by and enjoy some delicious Italian food! Fairdale location only.
 Do you need assistance with federal issues like Social Security, Medicare, Passports, or VA Benefits? Congressman Morgan McGarvey's team will host Mobile Office Hours on Wednesday, September 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fairdale Library Branch.
Property Address: 8404 National Turnpike, Quick-Trip National Turnpike, Parking Waiver
Case Number: 23-PARKWAIVER-0007
A waiver from table 9.1.3.B to allow more than the maximum parking required. For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 8414 National Turnpike, Quick-Trip National Turnpike, Category 3 Review
Case Number: 23-CAT3-0002
Category 3 plan for a proposed QuikTrip Convenience Store on property located at 8404 National Turnpike. 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.
To View the Weekly Report, please click HERE.
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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 Louisville Asset Building Coalition provides free income tax preparation to low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Tax returns are prepared by trained volunteers who are IRS certified.
We Need Help With:
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Greeting clients
- welcoming families, handing out paperwork, signing clients in and making appointments
- Filing Tax Returns
- Completing returns after IRS Certified Training
- Quality Reviews
- Reviewing returns with clients to catch any mistake
 St. Teresa of Calcutta (formerly St. Jerome) to Host Fall Food Truck Festival Saturday, September 23 from 4 pm to 11 pm. They will feature a variety of food trucks, beer garden, cake wheel, and children's activity.
The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 42 years of merry not scary fun! Tickets go on sale to the public today at noon at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event will begin early in 2023, starting Sept. 30 and running through Oct. 29 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
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Tickets
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13.50 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $7 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.50 beginning September 24. Visit louisvillezoo.org/Meijer for a list of stores.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Great Clips, Norton Children’s, PNC Grow Up, UPS, Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529 and USA Image.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
Event Hours/Special Dates
On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time. At 10 p.m., the trick-or-treat route will close, and all guests must exit the Zoo.
Thursday, Oct. 19 is Allergy-Friendly Night and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can receive a teal token redeemable for an allergy-friendly option at our Switch Witch booth.
PNC Grow up Great Learning Adventure tent will be at the Zoo’s entrance Oct. 27 – 29.
Costumes
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animals
While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules.
Regular Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through Sept. 17, hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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 Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy 2023
The Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy develops and highlights emerging community leaders who live, work, or learn in South or Southwest Louisville. Participants engage in a series of workshops where they learn about the assets and opportunities specific to South and Southwest Louisville and build on skills and resources necessary to address these priorities. The Academy has graduated 40 diverse Louisvillians from 13 zip codes.
Fall 2023 Class – Accepting Cohort Members
If you and/or someone you know would like to be nominated, please let us know! The dates are Thursdays in October, and November 2nd and 9th from 5:30 to 8pm. The cost for the whole program is $125 and scholarships are available. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Southwest Dream Team Executive Director Rachel Roarx.
Rachel@swdreamteam.org
502-724-7529
 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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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 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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