Tomorrow is the annual Give for Good Louisville. Visit Give For Good Louisville to support your favorite non-profit!
Coffee With a Cop
Join your neighbors and police officers from the 3rd Division for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Coffee with a cop will be held at the below listed location.
Starbucks
6731 Dixie Highway
Dixie Manor Shopping Center
Thursday, September 14, 9:00-10:00am
The second annual Legacy Week will offer the Louisville community a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical knowledge on how to enhance their personal wealth, improve their physical and mental health, and build stronger ties to their community. Legacy Week kicks off on September 17th with Legacy Day, a street festival including a stage for performers, music/dj, local food & drinks, interactive art, vendor market, and more! During the week-long event, participants can engage in a variety of workshops, networking opportunities, and panel discussions for free.
Sunday, Sept 17th: Legacy Day
Monday, Sept 18th: Mental Health Night
Tuesday, Sept 19th: Tech Tuesday
Wednesday, Sept 20th: Wine & Wealth
Thursday, Sept 21st: Holistic Health
Friday, Sept 22nd: Family Fun
To register for events, or become a vendor or volunteer, visit www.legacyweeklou.com to get involved.
Free Legal Aid services being offered at RPOP every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Come explore booths from safety vendors such as PRP Fire, EMS, and more!
Youth Engagement Services (YES!) Connection Event
September 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Metro United Way 334 E. Broadway, Louisville, KY
Lunch will be provided
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Main Speaker: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) Louisville sharing 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
Tickets on Sale for Louisville’s Favorite Halloween Event
Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, is celebrating its 11th year from October 3-31 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Wanderlust: The World is Your Pumpkin,” and will feature skits and scenes from travel destinations from across the country and around the world. Guests can weave their way through the woods and visit national parks, ancient wonders of the world, and other “bucket list” destinations. Attendees should be prepared to enjoy re-creations of Route 66, the Grand Canyon, ancient pyramids, and Merry Olde England.
Event Details Jack O’Lantern Spectacular presented by Thorntons:
The event runs from Tuesday, October 3 through Tuesday, October 31
The event will be open from Dusk-1000pm, Sunday through Thursday, and until 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday
The event is held rain or shine unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
To reduce crowds and traffic, there will be timed ticketing for every night of the show.
The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price
Children 2 and under are free
The Pre-Lit Bash – Presented by Heaven Hill is on opening night, Tuesday, October 3. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind), and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.
Thanks to one of the sponsors, Republic Bank, clients and employees can get $2 off tickets for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular on Wednesday, October 18. For online ticket purchases, contact your Republic Bank for a discount code or purchase at the gate with a Republic Bank credit/debit card or employee ID.
Sensory Night – Presented by PNC Bank will be held on Monday, October 25 with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. Designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
Thanks so much to the additional sponsors, Louisville Regional Airport Authority, LG&E and KU, Porta Kleen, La Quinta by Wyndham, VIA Studio, and UFCW 227.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
Welcome to the LMPD Third Division, Major Donald Boeckman
Major Donald Boeckman has recently been promoted and has taken command of the Third Division of LMPD.
"I have been with the agency since 2007 and have lived in the 3rd Division most of my life. I have raised my kids in this community and I love the 3rd Division. I am excited to be here and look forward to working with all of you to make the 3rd Division the best it can be."
-Major Boeckman
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 2 and 9 from 5:30 to 8:00pm. 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
In an ongoing effort to help Louisvillians get connected to a wide range of resources available to them, Morgan McGarvey's team hosts Mobile Office Hours throughout our community.
At each location, Team McGarvey is available to assist anyone who has questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans' benefits, passports, IRS, and other federal programs.
The best way to stay up to date on Mobile Office Hours near you is to check the website and follow him on social media —times and locations are subject to change, so they will send out updates and reminders as they come up!
If you're not able to attend Mobile Office Hours you can visit Help with a Federal Agency page or call the Louisville office at (502) 582-5129.
Here are their upcoming Mobile Office Hours:
Efforts Underway to Support Law Enforcement Month in Louisville
In May the Louisville Metro Council Unanimously supported the passage of a resolution marking September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month.
Councilmembers are partnering with local schools as well as a senior club to organize a number of events to support police serving in southwest Louisville Metro. These groups are sending letters and even preparing a meal for officers to show their support and appreciation. There are many ways to show support in September:
Consider dropping off snacks, drinks, or gift cards to your closest patrol division. (List of divisions)
Pay it forward. Pay for the meal of an officer 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. (website: saferlouisville.org/donate)
Project Description: Atlas Machine and Supply Inc. A Category 2B review to construct a 9,800 sq. ft. storage facility on the 13.056 acres in the EZ-1 zoning district.
Project Description: A revised landscape plan for a warehouse.
Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”
The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 42 years of merry not scary fun! Tickets are on sale to the public at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event will begin Sept. 30 and run 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).
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.
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.
Southwest Community Festival Seeking Volunteers
The Southwest Community Festival, which is always held the second Saturday in October at Sun Valley Park, is seeking volunteers to help with planning and events on the day of the festival. If you are interested in giving back to your community, please contact Bill Cogburn, Volunteer Coordinator, at 502-907-7121.
Join the team! The mission of Louisville Metro Codes & Regulations is to promote and provide quality and responsive code enforcement activities to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of all citizens and visitors of our community.
The Louisville Metro Police Department and the traffic guards it employs take their responsibility for the safety of students and pedestrians at their assigned intersections throughout Louisville Metro seriously. Currently, they are below their authorized strength and do not have enough traffic guards to cover all the intersections with a need for traffic control. Furthermore, traffic guards are assigned intersections based upon a contractual bidding process. LMPD communicates with the affected schools and is continuously attempting to hire more traffic guards. If you are interested in becoming a traffic guard, please click on this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky/jobs/2941008/traffic-guard-i for information on the application process.
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