Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 09/08/2023 10:40 AM EDT
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
(502) 574-1102 / 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202
Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
Caleb Howard Legislative Assistant Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov
On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at 6:00PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.
JOIN US IN-PERSON THIS MONTH TO MEET WITH COUNCILWOMAN SHANKLIN AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)
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Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
Are you a senior citizen (or know a senior) that needs 1-time help for such outdoor home issues as bush/yard-overgrowth, lighting problems, yard clean-up, etc.? Councilwoman Shanklin and her office has partnered with ElderServe to help D-2 senior citizens with such emergency problems like those mentioned above.
Please contact Dr. Shanklin's office at 502-574-1102, and Councilwoman Shanklin will give you a call back to retrieve your information so that it may be sent to ElderServe so that they may reach out to help solve your problem!
News from Mayor Greenburg and the City of Louisville
Beecher Terrace breaks ground on fourth and final phase of $213.47 million mixed-income community
Redevelopment a key component of broader Vision Russell Transformation Plan
LOUISVILLE, KY (September 5, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined government officials, Louisville Metro Housing Authority leaders and Beecher Terrace residents to break ground on the fourth and final phase of the $213.47 million Beecher Terrace revitalization project. Phase 4 will include 210 new apartment units and is projected to be completed in August 2025.
“We are thrilled to be a part of the renovation and revitalization of the Beecher Terrace community,” said Mayor Greenberg. “This redevelopment increases the availability of high-quality, mixed-income housing, a key component to making our neighborhoods safer, stronger and more vibrant. In conjunction with other projects, including the Reimagine 9th Street roadway project and investments in new Parks facilities, we are working to erase the invisible Ninth Street divide between Russell and downtown and create more opportunities and amenities for all residents of our great city.”
The Beecher Terrace redevelopment is part of a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods grant awarded to Louisville Metro Housing Authority and Louisville Metro Government. The city leveraged a $29 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant it received from HUD in 2016 to help transform Beecher Terrace into a mixed-income, live-work housing development with 620 rental units for seniors, low-income residents and others.
"This partnership between the city and the housing authority, along with their dedicated partners, has done amazing work in the Russell neighborhood with its redevelopment of the Beecher Terrace public housing site,” said Richard J. Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing. “As they break ground on the fourth phase of this development, it's evident that transformation of this community through the first three phases is a perfect representation of the immeasurable impact of delivering the right funding to the right people to do the right thing.”
The redevelopment began in 2017, and Phase 1, which included 117 new apartments for seniors, was completed in December 2020. Phase 2 included 108 units completed in February 2021, and Phase 3 included 185 apartments completed in October 2022.
“We began working with residents and our Choice Neighborhoods partners in 2015 to develop the vision for a redeveloped Beecher Terrace community,” said Wavid Wray, Deputy Executive Director, Louisville Metro Housing Authority. “So, today’s celebration not only marks the start of this long-awaited final phase of rental housing, but it demonstrates what we are able to accomplish when we work together.”
The redevelopment of Beecher Terrace is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Russell neighborhood and west Louisville as a whole. The project complements other public and private developments, including the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, Goodwill’s Opportunity Campus, Norton West Louisville Hospital, Waterfront Park Phase IV, the Russell Station Tech & Learning Center, and Reimagine 9th Street. The Reimagine 9th Street project will transform Ninth Street from a six-lane thoroughfare into a complete street with a large pedestrian area, protected bicycle facilities, dedicated bus lanes, green infrastructure, traffic-calming measures and smart signals. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
Mayor Greenberg announces $150,000 digital inclusion outreach grants for 9 organizations
LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, August 31, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced the award of $150,000 in digital inclusion outreach grants, $15,000 each for nine different nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the grants is to empower these organizations with the resources they need to help reduce the digital divide in our community.
“This funding is a one-time grant for each organization, but we hope that it will help create a more robust environment so these organizations will be better prepared to receive the Digital Equity Act funding coming from the federal government in the near future,” Mayor Greenberg said.
"We are honored and excited to receive this Digital Inclusion Grant, which will enable us to drive positive change by ensuring that technology becomes a tool for unity rather than a divider. This grant reaffirms our commitment to fostering inclusivity, empowering underserved communities and building a future where every individual can harness the opportunities of the digital age," Patricia Williams, president and CEO at Wesley House Community Services, said.
The grant funds were available to the city’s technology department, Metro Technology Services, in the aftermath of the Google Fiber project. The money will be used differently by each organization for such work as repairing computer labs, hiring part-time trainers and providing affordable connectivity outreach.
Organizations receiving the grants and how the funds will be used include:
Somali Community of Louisville, Inc. – Technology upgrades
Kentucky African Achievers, Inc.– Tech Center upgrades
Wesley House Community Center, Inc.– Digital skills training
Americana Community Center, Inc.– Technology upgrades
Von Spiegel Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.– Digital skills training
Academy of Music Production Education and Development, Inc. (2 awards) – ACP outreach and digital skills training
See Forward Ministries Corporation– Digital skills training
Animus Foundation, Inc. – Tech Center upgrades
La Casita Center, Inc.– Affordable connectivity program outreach
These organizations must report back after six months and again after one year to make sure the funds are used appropriately and meet the grant funding guidelines.
Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission will meet on Friday, September 8
LOUISVILLE, KY (September 7, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Comprehensive Review Commission will meet on Friday, September 8, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in Metro Council Chambers in Historic City Hall, 601 West Jefferson Street.
The Commission is comprised of fifteen-members, three members each from the State Senate, State House of Representatives, Metro Council and GLI; the three other representatives are from the Metro Mayor, Jefferson County League of Cities, and suburban fire districts.
Under KRS 61.826, some members will be video conferencing using WebEx. The meeting will be streamed on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook page, www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil.
The meeting is open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance. Anyone needing assistance may enter City Hall from the Jefferson Street entrance.
Agenda
Call to Order
Roll Call
Colleen Younger, Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator
Commissioner Recommendation Discussion
Adjournment
Public Health and Wellness News
Be sure to keep your distance from bats
Bats play an essential role in our ecosystem by eating insects and pollinating plants. However, every year bats test positive for rabies, a viral disease that is almost always fatal if left untreated.
Rabies can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals including bats, skunks, racoons and foxes. Bats are the leading cause of rabies in the U.S. In Kentucky, bats, bovine, skunks and dogs were the common hosts of rabies last year.
In the past four years, rabid bats have been found in Jefferson County:
2019: 4
2020: 2
2021: 6
2022: 3
The virus can be prevented by vaccinating pets, avoiding wildlife, and seeking medical care immediately for potential exposure. If you encounter a bat in your home:
If possible, close the door to isolate the bat in the room.
Contact your doctor and LMPHW at 502-574-6640 right away. The health department will arrange for the bat to be collected and tested for rabies.
Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention immediately.
If the bat tests negative for rabies, you will not need post-exposure treatment.
If you do not know how the bat got into your home, you will also need to contact a bat remediation specialist to determine if bats are living in your home.
If your pet encounters a bat:
Contact LMPHW at 502-574-6640 or email publicfacilities@louisvilleky.gov. Your pet may need to be quarantined to ensure rabies is not transmitted. Please advise the health department if you choose to have your pet quarantined at another location besides your home.
If your pet bites or scratches someone during a rabies exposure quarantine, you must report the incident to LMPHW.
If you have general questions regarding bats or rabies, contact the LMPHW Rabies Prevention Program at 502-574-6640. For more information about rabies and prevention tips, visit our rabies control page.
Don’t share personal household items, like cups, towels, and utensils.
Monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (like trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately.
A complete list of COVID-19 testing sites, information on symptoms and can be found at our COVID-19 Resource Center.
Go out and celebrate Food Safety Month
September is Food Safety Month. You can celebrate by choosing a restaurant that keeps food safety on the menu. Here are some tips to protect yourself from food poisoning while eating out.
Hot food should be served hot and cold food should be served cold.
Eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days.
If you think you got sick from food, our Food Safety Team conducts investigations of reported illness connected with a permitted food service establishment in Louisville. It is important that you make every effort to provide a 48-hour food history along with a history of recent activities. Please file an online foodborne illness report.
You can also call to report a potential foodborne illness at 502-574-6650, press 2 for Food Safety and press 1 for Foodborne Illness or Food Poisoning. Please advise that you are calling to report an illness associated with a food service establishment that you visited.
Be sure to learn more food safety facts on our website.
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
LIHEAP Provides Needed Utility Assistance, In Any Season
Brandon O’Neal wants you to know that LIHEAP isn’t just a winter program – it can help folks pay utility bills in the summertime, too. LIHEAP Summer Subsidy is designed for low-income homes that need cooling during the hottest days of summer.
“This allows people to get some assistance during the summer months,” says Brandon, who has been LIHEAP Supervisor for the last six years. “We have a great deal of appointments available right now so I do encourage anyone who’s interested in the program to call in and schedule their appointment, and go from there.”
Appointments can be scheduled by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Brandon says online is the best way to schedule an appointment.
“It’s super easy, super simple,” he says. “It just takes a couple of clicks and you can be done that quick.”
When you come in for your appointment, you’ll be helped by a member of our LIHEAP team, who will take your documentation, enter you into the system, and do their best to get you some assistance. The whole process usually takes less than 20 minutes.
You can also apply for LIHEAP and LIHWAP – a similar program that assists with water bills – at the same time. Just bring in both bills and other necessary documentation, and the LIHEAP team will process both applications for you with just one appointment.
“The most fulfilling part of my job is actually helping people,” says Brandon, whose office serves more than 25,000 households every year. “It’s gratifying and exhilarating to see so many people leave our building with a smile on their face. And that's what keeps me coming back.”
If your organization is thinking about hosting an event that honors the contributions veterans make to our country, it's time to submit your application. The 2023 Mayor's Week of Valor, sponsored every year by Metro Veterans, happens in the week around Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Click here for details.
Enrich Your Life Through Volunteerism
Are you 55 or older and ready to make a positive impact in your community? Our Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has many different opportunities to choose from - so YOU decide how, where, and when you want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week.
Employers & Employees Now Eligible for the Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership – (ECCAP)
Kentucky has launched an innovative new program to assist working families with the cost of child care and help employers attract and retain talent. The Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) helps employers meaningfully contribute financial assistance directly to employee child care costs by matching their contribution up to 100%, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. For example, if an employer commits $100 per month to their employees' child care expenses, the state may match that contribution up to another $100, giving employees a total of up to $200 in child care assistance. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers, who are included in this database. Various program restrictions apply.
District 2 (and surrounding areas) Updates and News
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in the city?
The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
Hikes Lane Rehabilitation project continues
The Hikes Lane Pavement Rehabilitation project continues. The federally funded project mostly includes repairing/replacing concrete pavement, improving curb ramps and sidewalks to make them ADA compliant. Construction costs are estimated to be $7,000,000. Work on the 2.7-mile corridor is anticipated to be completed by late October.
Interested in serving on a board or commission?
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The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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 it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
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 three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
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.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
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 truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
The Downtown Drive-In is an outdoor movie night series, taking place at Brown-Forman Amphitheater on select Friday nights through October.
Movies will begin at sundown, with the amphitheater open an hour before to allow guests to grab their spot in the theater. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase with beer from Ten20 Brewery, lemonade from Amiracle Ade Company, and gourmet popcorn from Froggy's Popcorn. Movie-goers are also welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs to the viewing.
This Friday's movie is Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), rated PG.
No tickets are required for the outdoor film screenings, but guests are encouraged to arrive early to save their spot. The Downtown Drive-In events are weather dependent.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with the German-American Club during their largest two-day event of the year!
Gates open Friday at 4 p.m. with live polka music, an expanded German kitchen menu, and imported beers from Germany until 11 p.m.!
To honor the first Oktoberfest, which consisted of a wedding feast that ended in a horse race, check out the stick horse races for the kids behind the stage. Come join in and try your luck at wining a prize! Races start at 5:30 p.m.
Music by the River City Polkatz will be from 4 to 11 p.m. while the indoor kitchen serves food from 4 to 8 p.m. and the patio grill from 4 to 6 p.m. German menu consists of red cabbage (rotkohl), green beans (grüne Bohnen), sauerkraut, German potato salad (Kartoffelsalat), sauerkraut balls, bratwurst, schnitzel, German pork knuckle (Schweinshaxe), fried bologna (Fleischkaese), and giant Bavarian pretzels!
German beers will be flowing with this great list featuring Paulaner Hefeweizen, Paulaner Oktoberfest, Paulaner Salvator, Hacker-Pschorr Münchner Gold, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, Weihenstephaner Festbier, Ayinger Festbier, Spaten Oktoberfest, Hofbräu Festbier, Warsteiner Oktoberfest, Warsteiner Pilsner, Warsteiner Dunkel, Köstritzer Schwarzbier, and Rothaus Pilsner.
Saturday gates open at 2 p.m. Get ready for a day of fun with three polka bands, an expanded German kitchen menu, and imported beers from Germany to try until midnight!
Kids can meet their favorite German storybook characters for photos, autographs and more! Snow White, Prince Florian, Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella will be there for an afternoon of entertainment while they celebrate our favorite German stories! Saturday only from 4 to 6 p.m.
Music will be performed by Rheingold Band from 2 to 6 p.m., Rathskeller Band at 4 p.m., and the River City Polkatz from 7 p.m. to midnight! Enjoy food and drinks with that same great menu from Friday! The indoor kitchen will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. with the patio grill being open from 2 to 5 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person; kids enter for free.
There is plenty of seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair. Service animals only please. Prost!
The 5th annual Autumnal Jazz Fest will take place at Ascension Lutheran Church this weekend. The Autumnal Jazz Fest features six bands and two stages, one indoor and one outdoor, guaranteeing continuous music from beginning to end. Acts will be diverse in nature ranging from French cafe jazz to New Orleans style, to original and contemporary jazz.
Past performers include Harry Pickens, Jamey Aebersold, The Java Men and many others. There will be food trucks and adult beverages available.
This year's lineup is:
3 to 4 p.m.: Swing 39 (outdoor stage)
4 to 5 p.m.: Hora Certa (indoor stage)
5 to 6 p.m.: Ida Lupino (outdoor stage)
6 to 7 p.m.: Hot Sauce Brass Band (indoor stage)
7 to 8 p.m.: Groovy Todd's Little Big Band (outdoor stage)
8 to 9 p.m.: Ansyn Banks Legacy (indoor stage)
Tickets are $15 for adults, and no cost for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
Attention Bellarmine alumni! Bellarmine’s premier beer, wine, and food festival is back and bigger than ever! All alumni are invited home for Alumni Weekend's signature event. Only $40 per person ($10 for designated drivers) for a “knight” on-campus seeing classmates and friends.
Dress is casual. Enjoy extended hours in the bookstore, tours, photo ops, and more! Proceeds from this event benefit Bellarmine students. Reunion classes – Be sure to check out the “Reunion Tent” for special appetizers, desserts, bar, reunion gift, and premier seating!
The Louisville Pride Festival returns this weekend to Bardstown Road in the Highlands. The annual street festival features two stages with live entertainment, over 150 vendors, drag shows, a family zone, wellness zone, Derby City Gaming VIP lounge, food trucks, and more!
Enjoy performances by the VOICES of Kentuckiana choir, Robbie Bartlett, John Austin Clark, members of the Louisville Orchestra, and many more throughout the day.
The 2023 Louisville Pure Tap 5K is a family-friendly, dog-friendly walk/run. Taking place at Shawnee Park!
The event will start at 8:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Shawnee Park, one of Frederick Law Olmstead’s signature Louisville parks. The 5K will be professionally chip timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Pure Tap 5K short-sleeve tri-blend race shirt.
New this year, race participants are invited to bring their dogs to participate. There will be an additional $10 fee to register dogs, with proceeds supporting Friends of Louisville Metro Animal Services. Dogs will receive a special bandana to recognize their participation.
After you finish the race, head over to the after-PAWty from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Club K9 Dog Park Bar, 9316 Taylorsville Road. Dogs wearing race swag get their owners in free. All dogs must be fixed with proof of rabies, distemper and Bordetella.
The V Dub Derby is presented by Bachman Volkswagen and the Classic Volkswagen Club of Louisville. All Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi are invited.
Music by a live DJ will fill the venue as you enjoy contests, judging, door prizes, a swap meet, and more. Proceeds from the show will be donated to Saint Joseph Children's Home. The silent auction this year will be virtual! Stay tuned for more details and silent auction link.
Registration is $20 per car and open to all Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled VW, Porsche, and Audi. Show t-shirts can be purchased for $15 a piece. Swap meet and spectator admission is free.
Louisville Pagan Pride Day is a chapter of the international Pagan Pride Project, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster pride in Pagan identity through education, activism, charity, and community.
The community is invited to join in the celebration of the Fall Equinox through educational workshops and presentations, entertainment, and shopping.
This event is free to attend, located at the Waterfront Park at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater and Lawn.
Rock on Water returns for the 11th year with free music and good times! The event features John Tibbs, B Wade, Hush Harbor, Honor & Glory, Chaotic Resemblance, and Disciple!
Bring your lawn chair and blanket, coolers are also welcome, but please no pets or alcohol. There will be food trucks for you to grab a bite to eat while you enjoy Rock on Water!
The show starts at 4 p.m. Come out for this free event on the Jeffersonville River Stage!
Jeffersonville River Stage, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Join Caufield's Novelty and The Louisville Gore Club for a night full of frights! The event features a screening of the film "13 Ghosts", all ages are welcome.
Enjoy concessions and discounted shopping inside Caufield's. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at 8 p.m. Tickets will call only; you can pick up your online ticket order in-store before the event or night of with your confirmation email. Get your tickets here.
The Big Four Bridge Arts Festival kicks off this weekend at the Big Four Bridge in Waterfront Park. The festival is known for its more than 150 juried artists, easy in-out access, spacious booth layouts, reserved parking for artists, and many artist amenities.
This is a ticketed event. Admission is $5. Tickets will only be sold at the entrance of the festival and by no third parties.
The Big Four Bridge Arts Festival hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
It's time for brunch! Sip, taste and explore downtown at the Downtown Brunch Walk this Sunday!
Enjoy live music, brunch cocktails and small plates at each of the participating venues. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
General admission tickets include breakfast themed small bites and cocktail tastings, and 1 full glass of favorite cocktail.
VIP tickets include early entry (1 hour), breakfast themed small bites and cocktail tastings, 1 full glass of favorite cocktail, and access to bottomless mimosa bar.
Get your tickets to the Downtown Brunch Walk here.
Get ready for the 4th annual Sunday Night Music Series featuring four weeks of performers playing Bluegrass, Jug, and Country music! Kicking off Blackacre’s Sunday Sunset Music Series is The Kaintuck Band, featuring vintage Bluegrass music!
Come spread out under the shaded lawn with blankets and chairs located by the horse pasture. The 1792 barn serves as the stage backdrop and offers a spectacular sunset view. It’s the perfect place to meet friends and family for a fun night out!
Explore the grounds and enjoy feeding the farm animals along the fence line. Food and merchandise are available for purchase.
Upcoming Sunday Sunset Music Series include:
September 17th: Big Steel Train, country group performing some Kentucky favorites
September 24th: Back by popular demand, Bluegrass group, Bourbon Revival
October 1st: The legendary Jug Band group, The Juggernauts
Admission is $20 per carload at the entrance. Cash appreciated.
3200 Tucker Station Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40299
Magical things happen when we share a meal at Louisville's largest potluck! We talk. We connect. We heal. We build community.
Join the Big Table and come hungry. Bring your family's favorite dish! Maybe it's Nana's super-secret recipe for chicken pot pie. Maybe it's stuffed grape leaves. Maybe you're looking for an excuse to try the new pasta salad you found in that Cajun cookbook you just purchased. Just make sure it's enough to share with at least 8 people with serving utensils. Bring drinks, but not alcohol or glass bottles. Power or ice will not be provided, so please use coolers or insulating dishes to keep your food safe.
Then pull up a chair and get seated with other guests. Table hosts will help your party share stories and answer fun prompts to get to know one another better. If you play an instrument, bring it! After dinner there will be a soccer pickup game and Global Music Jam!
Leave full! You never know, you may find that your neighbor has more in common with you than you thought.
CycLOUvia returns to Three Points and the Shelby Park, Schnitzelburg, and German-Paristown neighborhoods!
Louisville's popular open streets event will take place on the Three Points Loop (Goss Avenue, Logan Street, and Shelby Street, between Texas Avenue and Kentucky Street) this Sunday.
CycLOUvia is your opportunity to experience Louisville as you never have before, by walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in the street. Streets account for a massive amount of public land in all cities. CycLOUvia repurposes these public spaces by temporarily replacing traditional vehicular traffic with pedestrian traffic. Streets become paved parks where people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds can come to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health. In addition, CycLOUvia allows residents to enjoy our great local businesses along some of Louisville's most iconic corridors!
Goss Avenue, Logan Street, and Shelby Street, between Texas Avenue and Kentucky Street, Louisville, KY 40217
Join the Tyler Park Neighborhood Association for the 14th annual "Sundays in September" Jazz Festival! The concert series takes place in the lower part of Tyler Park, run from 4 to 6 p.m.
This Sunday, enjoy CTI Plus featuring Marlin McKay (trumpet), Craig Wagner (guitar), Todd Hildreth (keyboard), Doug Elmore (bass), and Terry O'Mahoney (drums). The new group focuses on music from the CTI and other similar record labels. Material by Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Wes Montgomery, Cannonball and Nat Adderley, Lee Morgan, Joe Zawinul and more.
Grab a blanket or lawn chair, your friends and neighbors, and enjoy live jazz every Sunday in September!
Come enjoy a full week of Gaslight Festival fun in Gaslight Square! Visit restaurants in downtown JTown Square every day during the festival! Ask for their "Gaslight Special" at these participating restaurants: 3rd Turn Brewery, Bearno’s 502, El Nopal, Feast BBQ, Gaslight Diner, Karem’s, and The JTown Beach.
During Business Appreciation Day on Wednesday, September 13th the City of Jeffersontown will provide lunch and live entertainment to all the local businesses and employees of Jeffersontown! On Thursday, get ready to kick off a fun-filled weekend with the Gaslight Festival Parade! The parade begins at 6 p.m. and starts at Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and goes East on Taylorsville Road, then South on Watterson Trail to College Drive.
Friday through Sunday enjoy Gaslight Festival Weekend with more than 135 arts & crafts vendors from across the country showcasing their talents, and over 130 area business, civic & nonprofit organizations spreading awareness at this 3-day event! During the weekend celebrations enjoy the Balloon Glow on Friday, September 15th, and the Gaslight Festival Car Show on Sunday, September 17th!
10434 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
UPCOMING HOME SPORTS
U of L Football - Saturday, September 23rd, time TBD, versus Boston College at L&N Federal Credit Union
Louisville City FC - Saturday, September 16th, 7:30 p.m. versus San Diego Loyal SC at Lynn Family Stadium
Racing Louisville FC- Friday, September 15th, 7:30 p.m. versus Houston Dash at Lynn Family Stadium
Louisville Bats - Versus Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Slugger Field:
Friday, September 8th, 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, September 9th, 7:15 p.m.
Sunday, September 10th, 1:05 p.m.
Report Street Light Outages to LG&E
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
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Louisville Metro Emergency Services reminds families to stay safe with Smart911
As schools resume, officials urge families to create a Safety Profile for their household to provide vital information to 911 in case of emergency
LOUISVILLE, KY (August 8, 2023) – With the start of a new academic year, safety is top of mind for both parents and school officials. Louisville Metro Emergency Services is reminding families that there is a free service available to them to help plan ahead for an emergency.
Smart911, a nationwide public safety service, allows families to create a Safety Profile for their household by downloading the Smart911 App or visiting www.smart911.com and providing details such as photos of children, home address, medical notes and emergency contacts. If any member of the family dials 911 from any phone number registered to their profile, that information will be available to dispatchers to send response teams to the correct location with current information on the individual in need. These details can greatly affect the outcome of any emergency, including:
A Missing Child
In the event that a child is missing, having a current photo and physical description in the family’s Safety Profile can save valuable time, as that information can be sent to officers in the field immediately to begin a search.
Emergency Call from a Child
A child may know how to dial 911, but they may not always be able to relay the information needed to get help fast. Details such as an address or medical notes on a parent or other family member in need can be included in the Safety Profile so that the dispatcher does not have to rely on the child for information.
An Incident Walking to or from School
If a child carries a cell phone and needs help while walking to or from school for a medical issue or an accident, the Safety Profile will provide contact information for parents or other emergency contacts who need to be notified.
An Incident at Home
In the event of a house fire, accident or other emergency at home, responders can be aware of who lives in the house, including pets, and be sure everyone is safe and accounted for when they arrive on scene.
Schools can also be better prepared for an emergency with the addition of Rave Facility. By creating a profile for their facility, school administrators can make responders aware of on-site contacts, building layouts, access points and even the locations of athletic fields and parking lots. Anytime any phone calls 911 from within the boundaries of the school facility, that information will also be available to facilitate a fast response. Schools and other commercial buildings and facilities can create a profile at www.ravefacility.com.
“With the return of school, safety is our top priority for all of our children, families and staff,” said Jody Meiman, Executive Director, Louisville Metro Emergency Services. “We encourage all families in our community to take advantage of Smart911 in order to help us better help them in an emergency. The addition of the facility profile will only enhance our response time and efforts to ensure our entire community will stay safe.”
Smart911 is currently available in 40 states and more than 1,500 municipalities across the country, and it has been credited with positively affecting emergency outcomes, including a missing child in which the girl’s photo and physical description were immediately available to 911 and responders, as well as a heart attack victim where an address and medical notes allowed responders to be dispatched to his location quickly.
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
Peace Presbyterian Church (4210 East Indian Trail, Louisville, KY 40213)
Open every 2nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm
Forest Baptist Church (4500 Petersburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218)
Open every 1st Thursday of the month -- 4pm - 6pm
Information about both pantries:
Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
First Come, First Served Basis
Picture ID & proof of residency required!
LouieConnect
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman Morgan McGarvey: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
