Week of Valor honors, celebrates Louisville veterans

Calendar of events highlighted by annual Louisville Veterans Parade Nov. 11

Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) have released detailed information regarding the tenth annual Mayor’s Week of Valor – a series of events to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of active-duty military, veterans and their families.  

Coinciding with Veterans Day, the 2023 Mayor’s Week of Valor will feature a series of educational, patriotic, community or civic events through November 12.  

The 2023 Week of Valor proudly boasts seventeen official events across the celebration. Events include "A Sailor's Story From Pearl Harbor To VJ Day" with historian Bob Dawson at the Main Louisville Free Public Library on Nov. 6, Veterans Appreciation Day at the Louisville Zoo on Nov. 11, as well as three events hosted by Bellarmine University including a Veteran/Military/First Responder Wrestling Night. 

“If I received a dollar for every positive comment and thank you from various veterans in this community for the gratitude while attending each event, I’d be a very wealthy man,” said John Miles, Veteran Coordinator for Military Families and Caregiver Support. “The Mayor’s Week of Valor to me, is a high-level way of saying, ‘thank you for your service.’”

This year’s Week of Valor will also feature the return of the traditional Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration, to be held Saturday, Nov. 11. Not held downtown since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional parade will begin at noon and travel east on Jefferson Street from 7th Street, passing the review stand and ending at 3rd Street.

Static display booths will be set up and open to view until 3 p.m. along 3rd Street from Market to Liberty Street and surrounding areas. Visit www.kyvetparade.com for more information.

For more information about the Metro Office for Veterans, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/office-veterans.

Learn more about Mayor’s Week of Valor events and the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville.

Road work update: Ramp closures on Progress Boulevard next week

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of ramp closures on Progress Boulevard beginning Tuesday, November 7, in Jefferson County. All on-ramps and off-ramps of the Buechel Bypass (U.S. 31E / U.S. 150) / Progress Boulevard interchange will be closed Tuesday, November 7, at 9 a.m., through Thursday, November 9, at 6 a.m., with the exception of the on-ramp from Progress Boulevard to Buechel Bypass South remaining open. Crews will work to resurface the ramps during the closures. Motorists should obey restrictions and seek an alternate route. The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5.

JCPS application period starts November 6

Students who will be five on or before August 1, 2024, current fifth or eighth grade students living in the choice zone, and students interested in a magnet school or program may apply starting November 6 and through December 22. Scan the code above to apply. 

Please support The Kid Connection Family Resource Center by donating food and gifts for the holidays

The Kid Connection Family Resource Center Thanksgiving & Winter Break Food Drive is on through Friday, November 17. 

See a complete list of needs for the food drive and Winter Fest. 

The Kid Connection Family Resource Center Winter Fest Resource is collecting the items listed in the link above by Friday, December 8. 

Please bring donations to Camp Taylor Elementary School, 1446 Belmar Drive. 

Your questions answered by Metro Health and Wellness: What is RSV? Should I get the vaccine?

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that spreads throughout our community each year. RSV season usually begins in the fall, peaks in the winter, and decreases during early spring. It typically causes mild illness in most people, but it can cause severe breathing problems in young children and older adults.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that every year 60,000 – 160,000 adults aged 65 years and older are hospitalized with RSV. Up to 10,000 adults aged 65 years and older die from RSV every year. Adults with certain medical conditions are more likely to develop serious infection, be hospitalized, and die from RSV infection.

Two different vaccines are now available to prevent RSV infection in people 60 years and older. Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness has created an RSV Vaccine Decision Making Tool to help you determine if you would benefit from the RSV vaccine. The tool contains more information about the vaccine and a way to assess your own risk for severe outcomes from RSV. Please discuss with your doctor whether getting the vaccine is right for you.

Fall leaf drop-off starts November 7

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year! Never blow leaves into the street! If you see Street Sweeping signs posted on your street, please make sure to move your vehicle so any leaves that fell naturally on the street can be properly cleaned.  Leaf Drop-Off Sites The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday through Saturday, November 7 through December 9. Drop-off will not be available on November 23 and 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted. Leaves can be loose, in paper/compostable bags, or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents. Starting Tuesday, November 7: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex) The Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LFPL Celebrating Our Neighborhood events celebrate history and culture of immigrant and refugee populations

Louisville is home to more than 53,000 internationally-born residents, representing countries and communities from all over the globe, with more newcomers arriving each day. In the new series Celebrating Our Neighborhood, the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL), in partnership with Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Americana World Community Center, will celebrate the history and culture of our immigrant and refugee populations. In November, the series will spotlight Cuban Americans, Louisville’s largest and fastest growing immigrant community. Through four free events at LFPL’s regional and Main libraries, programs will explore Cuban history, dance, music, and cuisine.

The History of Cuba: The 1959 Cuban Revolution
Wednesday, November 8, 6:30 pm • Main Library, 301 York St.

University of Kentucky Professor of History and African American and Africana Studies Devyn Benson will explore the precedents, processes, and legacies of the 1959 Cuban Revolution. This program aims to give a better understanding of Cuban history from 1898 to the present, with special attention to the experiences of Black Cubans and their fight against racism.

The Dance of Cuba
Thursday, November 9, 6:30 pm • Southwest Regional, 9725 Dixie Hwy.

Join us for a lively evening of dance showcasing the rich and diverse Cuban culture, including salsa, rumba, mambo, and more. Plus, get a chance to learn some steps – no partner or experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and your dancing shoes.

The Cuisine of Cuba
Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 pm • Northeast Regional, 15 Bellevoir Circle

With its burgeoning Cuban population, Louisville has seen an explosion of Cuban restaurants in the past few years. In this program we’ll learn about Cuban cooking traditions and discover how to make a staple Cuban dish with Sweet Havana Restaurant. There will be a vegetarian-friendly option. Space is limited and registration is required: LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood or 574-1623.

The Music of Cuba
Thursday, November 16, 6:30 pm • South Central Regional, 7300 Jefferson Blvd.

Celebrate the diverse rhythms and melodies of Cuba. This live musical presentation will have your feet tapping as you learn about the roots of salsa, mambo, son, rumba, and others.

Spanish language interpretation will be available at all Celebrating Our Neighborhood programs. To learn more about the free series or to register for any of the programs, visit LFPL.org/OurNeighborhood, or call 574-1623.

Louisville Metro Animal Services waiving redemption fees through the end of December

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is waiving reclamation fees for owned pets through the end of the year. LMAS seeks to ensure that financial constraints do not hinder the reunification of beloved companions with their families. Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, licensing, and vaccination fees. Court fees will not be waived. Redemption fees are set by the Louisville Animal Ordinance. Local animal laws also require pets to be licensed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter.  Pet owners may visit the shelter, at 3528 Newburg Road, Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., to reclaim their companion animals. The shelter's dedicated staff members will be available to guide owners through the reclamation process, providing support and assistance every step of the way.

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

District 10 events

Louisville Zoo Wild Winter Days - discounted admission and food drive for Dare to Care Food Bank

The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Wild Winter Days presented by Kroger now through February 29. Wild Winter Days offers Zoo guests discounted Zoo admission and incorporates a food drive for Dare to Care Food Bank.

Guests who bring at least one non-perishable food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at the Zoo ticket windows for $10 per adult and $7 per child/senior ticket. Twenty-five cents of every admission will also support conservation efforts of the Louisville Zoo.

Since this partnership began in 2009, the Zoo has collected nearly 30,000 pounds of food thanks to the generosity of its guests. That is the weight of nearly five male rhinoceros!

The discount is available at the gate only and is not valid for online purchases. The offer is not valid for special fee-based programs, for prepaid groups, field trips or with other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets prepaid in advanced or purchase online. Multiple canned good items per person are appreciated, but only one discount is per ticket sold.

Some of Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items include canned meats like tuna and chicken, as well as canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, pasta and canned vegetables. Please avoid glass containers. More details on items of need are available at daretocare.org.

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

November 11 - 33rd Annual Division 8 Train Show and Sale at Holy Family Parish Saffin Center

Louisville Nature Center

Tree ID Hike

Sunday, November 5, 10 a.m. to noon

If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the plants that form the layers of our forest, join Rosemary for this guided hike through the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. You’ll feel even more connected to the Forest once you get to know its inhabitants. 

Holly & Ivy Saturday, December 9 9 to 10:30 a.m.  10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 12:30 to 2 p.m.  Make this holiday event a tradition with your family and friends. Enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while making your own wreath, swags and table decorations from live greenery. Ribbons, gloves, and wire cutters are also provided, but you are welcome to bring your own tools. Wreaths: $35/non-members, $25/members Swags/table decoration: $25/non-members, $15/members If all sessions are sold out, please contact us to be put on the waitlist. If we receive enough interest, we might be able to open a fourth session (2:15 to 3:45 p.m.) Need a fun activity for a small group of friends or a business outing? Contact us for details about scheduling a private session on Thursday, December 7 or Friday, December 8. Groups must have at least 8 participants

Let the Louisville Nature Center host your next event

Searching for a space to gather with your friends and family this holiday season?  Consider renting the event space at LNC! Our Welcome Center is located in the heart of Louisville, making it an ideal meeting point. With large windows and a floor-to-ceiling mural, our event space has an open and airy atmosphere. Complete with ample counter space, the event space can comfortably accommodate 60 guests seated. Inquire about a rental date.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro news

Louisville Opioid Distribution Settlement Advisory Board announces a request for applications 

$5.3 million available for prevention, treatment and recovery - virtual meeting November 6

The Louisville Opioid Settlement Distribution Advisory Board released a Request for Applications (RFA) for the second round of grants from opioid settlement funds. Organizations serving Louisville and Jefferson County residents are invited to apply, particularly organizations providing:  

• Prevention strategies and services, including primary youth prevention.  
• Treatment and long-term recovery support.
• Housing and comprehensive wrap-around services for people experiencing homelessness to support them in treatment and recovery.

Funds will be awarded to applicants who submit competitive proposals that align with the approved uses for the settlement and the Principle for the Use of Funds from the Opioid Litigation published by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

The deadline for submitting applications is 3 p.m. on November 27. The RFA can be found at the Louisville Office of Management and Budget procurement portal. Interested applicants are invited to ask questions about the RFA in a virtual meeting that will be held at 2 p.m. on November 6. Instructions on how to access the meeting will be on the application. 

The Advisory Board will review and score proposals and anticipates making recommendations for approval to the Mayor and Metro Council in December. 

Vendors may apply for the 2023-24 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Season

Prospective vendors may collect required paperwork online or in person Vendors wishing to participate in the 2023-2024 LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) must complete required paperwork and return the appropriate documentation. Vendor packets can be downloaded here, or arrangements can be made to pick up in person by calling 574-6122. LIHEAP (the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that provides financial assistance to help eligible, low-income households meet their home heating needs.  LIHEAP vendors are defined as any business that supplies energy – such as rental facilities where utilities are included in the rent – or provides home heating fuel to individuals applying for the LIHEAP program. Examples of home heating fuel include oil, kerosene, propane, bottled gas, wood, electric or natural gas. Vendor paperwork will provide information about changes in the LIHEAP program this year, and LIHEAP staff members are happy to address any questions. Vendors who participated in last year’s program should receive a packet in the mail to update records for this year’s participation.  The Fall Subsidy Component of LIHEAP begins November 6 and ends December 15, or until funds are expended. The Crisis Component will begin January 9 and will end March 31, or until funds are expended. For more information, please contact Ihab Jadallah at 574-6122, or visit  https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more information. Louisville Metro Government is committed to promoting access, equal opportunities, and the meaningful participation by minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled owned businesses in all of its procurement activity. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) administers the local LIHEAP program for Jefferson County residents. For more information about RCS, visit our website at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 574-5050. For more information about Community Action of Kentucky, which administers LIHEAP through a network of 23 community action agencies across Kentucky, call 1-800-456-3452

New My Louisville Home strategy to spur housing development, seeking feedback

My Louisville Home is a comprehensive housing strategy that aims to create and preserve 15,000 affordable housing units unveiled by Mayor Craig Greenberg on October 2. This strategy, the first of its kind in Louisville, outlines significant investment and policy actions by Louisville Metro Government to spur housing development across the city. 

My Louisville Home will achieve its ambitious target by implementing a series of strategies and initiatives, including key components: revision of the land development code, increased funding and expansion of the Louisville Housing Trust Fund, implement innovative financing and construction methods, create long term affordable housing homeownership opportunities, incentivize the renovation of vacant and abandoned properties for affordable housing, and create a Lien Forgiveness in Exchange for Affordability Program. 

Read the full plan and provide feedback.

Applications are open for the 2024 Class of Office for Women Ambassador Program

The Office for Women is pleased to announce that applications are open for the 2024 Class of Office for Women Ambassador Program.

The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity. Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).

Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2024 are: January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23 and July 11 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day. The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided. Childcare will also be provided off site. Applications are due by November 15. Apply today! 

Light Up Louisville date moved to Saturday, December 2; sign up is open for Light Up Louisville Parade entries

Light Up Louisville has moved from the Friday after Thanksgiving to Saturday, December 2, the Saturday the week after Thanksgiving.  The event will include the Lots of Lights Parade, Vendor Village, Children's Wonderland Workshop and free photos with Santa.  Join the parade Sign up is now open for participation in the Lots of Lights Parade. People can sign up as individuals or as a group.

Tips for requesting Large Item Pickup online

For best results: Type your address when making a Large Item Pickup appointment. Using the map pin to find your address can be difficult.  Choose from the dropdown if your item is listed. Only use "Other" if necessary. Set out items the day before your appointment in the same location as garbage collection - and make sure the items are visible.  Check your "junk" email if you don't receive an automatic email after scheduling your appointment.

LMPD Public Review of Policy From the Louisville Metro Police Department: The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising our policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies. Process Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment. Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted. Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process. Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates:  General Order # 23-003 May 2023 SOP Updates Links to updates and online comment forms:  https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

Get fresh food and support area farmers

Bardstown Road Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, 1722 Bardstown Road.

Beulah Farmer's Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6704 Bardstown Road.

Douglass Loop Market: Every Saturday until December 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2005 Douglass Boulevard. 

East End Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., 13060 Factory Lane.

Gray Street Market: Every Thursday until the end of October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Gray Street between Preston Street and Jackson Street.

Jeffersonville Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, Big Four Station Park, 304 Mulberry Street, Jeffersonville. 

Jeffersontown Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 10434 Watterson Trail.

Norton Commons Farmers Market: Every Sunday until November 12 from noon to 4 p.m., 6301 Moonseed Street.

Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m., 1007 E. Jefferson Street.

The Riverside Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7410 Moorman Road.

Westport Road Baptist Market: Every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9705 Westport Road.

Green Resources for Residents guidebook 

The Office of Sustainability is excited to launch the Green Resources for Residents guidebook, a one-stop resource to help individuals and families save costs while going green! Residents can learn about financial incentives available through the Inflation Reduction Act, Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Gas and Electric, and more. Access the full document.

Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offering free  ‘Mulch Mondays’ 

Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division's ‘Mulch Mondays':  Any Jefferson County resident or nonprofit organization will be able to pick up natural, dye-free mulch at no cost between 1 and 3 p.m. every Monday in the parking lot directly behind 9200 Whipps Mill Road. Those interested in picking up free mulch are required to bring their own container for transport. Participants will be required to fill out a waiver before receiving mulch.

Updated OADC Resource Guide available online

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens' newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide is available now. The updated resources guide connects aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville. View or print the updated resource guide.

Park Duvalle Community Health Centers again offering seasonal flu vaccines at no cost to uninsured people

Each year Park DuValle Community Health Center organizes a mass vaccination initiative to protect the Louisville metro from influenza, hosting walk-in flu clinics and providing thousands of flu vaccines at no cost. This fall, PDCHC is adjusting flu clinics operations to increase capacity flow by serving the community at all PDCHC locations, including at Newburg at 3828 Bardstown Road. The full schedule is available online at pdchc.org today. Walk-ins are welcome, but PDCHC urge the community to register in advance on their website's patient portal.

As student loan repayments resume, the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center offers options for borrowers

As student loan borrowers see their payments resume this month after a three-year pause, the Louisville Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) can help manage the burden.  The COVID-19 student loan forbearance (pause) is ending this month but there are options for borrowers to manage their repayments, including payment plans that are based on income and household size.  If you have an outstanding student loan, you can check its status – and see how much you owe – at www.studentaid.gov.  After checking the website, Louisville student loan borrowers can make a free, one-on-one appointment with the Financial Empowerment Center by accessing its online appointment portal or by calling 585-4622, ext. 6. Read the informative Resilience Report newsletter here,

Assistance

Kentucky's New Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program

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 percent, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers. Various program restrictions apply. To learn more, view the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page, visit Kentucky's ECCAP program page, or by email.

Help with prescription medication copays may be possible through the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. Call 1-800-633-8100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

It's okay to not be okay - help is available so connect 

When traumatic events happen, whether they affect you directly or indirectly, it’s OK to not be OK. Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you're feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center

Trauma-trained mental health specialists are now available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted.

The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 (5)  for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

Louisville Metro events

November 4 - College Fair at JEB Enrichment Center

The Department of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and JCPS Black Student Unions are excited to host a college fair in partnership with the JEB Enrichment Center, 2041 River Road, on November 4 from noon to 2 p.m.

Students and parents will be able to meet with college representatives and community partners to receive advisement on college access. Information will also be shared regarding financial aid, scholarships, and more. We are excited to bring local, national, and Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) to the Louisville area to assist all students in access to college and postsecondary opportunities.

Students must register by scanning the QR code above. 

Book Works Fall Programs 

The Book Works is offering programming for youth (ages 13-21) now on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Beechmont Community Center! We are also continuing our Social Justice Film Series with a screening November 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

November 9 - Foster Parent Informational Meeting

November 11 - next Louisville Urban Forestry Community Wide Planting Day with TreesLouisville

Tree planting season begins in October, and Louisville Urban Forestry has several opportunities for the community to get involved with efforts to plant new trees and maintain ones already planted. No experience is needed for Urban Forestry events, and all tools are provided. The big highlight of this year’s tree planting season is that Louisville Urban Forestry will host five large-scale community plantings. These plantings bring businesses, organizations and individuals together as volunteers to plant hundreds of trees at once in a particular area. This includes one community wide planting day in partnership with TreesLouisville, two neighborhood tree plantings, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Planting and TreeFest. Throughout Tree Planting season, Louisville Urban Forestry will also be hosting Community Forester Trainings, which offer in-depth information on the best practices for planting trees. This also gives the public an opportunity to become a Community Forester and lead tree plantings. Sign up here.  November 11, Community Wide Planting Day with TreesLouisville, noon to 3 p.m., 1617 Maple Street November 18, Community Forester Training, 9 a.m. to noon, 9300 Whipps Mill Road December 2, Neighborhood Tree Planting, noon to 3 p.m., 1107 S. 17th Street December 13, Pruning and Pints, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Noble Funk Brewery January 15, MLK Day Tree Planting, noon to 3 p.m., Victory Park February 7, Pruning and Pints, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Granville Pub February 21, Pruning and Pints, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Old Louisville Tavern March 2, Community Forester Training, 9 a.m. to noon, 9300 Whipps Mill Road March 16, TreeFest, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Petersburg Park

November 15 - Workplace Policies Supporting Gender Equity panel 

The Office for Women, together with Metro United Way, is excited to announce the 4th panel in our four-part series on women and economic empowerment: “Workplace Policies Supporting Gender Equity.”  

The panel, moderated by Joi McAtee, Executive Director of the Office of Equity, will feature experts from Humana, JCPS, Metro United Way and Louisville Metro Human Resources sharing strategies and policies addressing hair codes, gender-based violence, parental/family leave and flexible scheduling. 

The event will be held on November 15, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Metro United Way, is open to the public and childcare and refreshments will be provided. 

RSVP today! https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/mw8irdh11edx95/

November 16 - YES Connection event

The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods presents the YES! Connection! November 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Metro United Way, 334 E Broadway. The event will highlight grant-funding opportunities and capacity-building fellowships. Guest speakers from the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods (OSHN), Buttafly Communications, and Metro United Way. 

Refreshments provided. Please register to attend by scanning the QR code or email YES@louisvilleky.gov or call 574-6877. 

November 18 - Last Pop-Up Drop-Off of the year at UofL Shelby Campus

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

Alcoholic Beverage Control ad run for 4214 Bishop Lane

An ABC advertisement ran in the Louisville Courier-Journal October 18 for a NQ2 Retail Drink License for Las Cazuelas, LLC. dba/ Las Cazuelas, LLC at 4214 Bishop Lane. 

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, KY. 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication. 

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

Recent District 10 applications and revised submittals to Metro Planning and Design Services: 

23-COA-0305, 2230 Buechel Avenue, Certificate of Appropriateness, Individual Landmark, for the addition of a historical dining car, new concrete foundation for the panel track to store the caboose and new dining car. Train Depot. 

23-ZONE-0107, 3560 Bashford Avenue, Revised Submittal of an application for a Zoning Change from PRO to PEC or M-1 to allow the existing contractor's shop to remain with an additional building, parking, and outdoor storage area on 2.02 acres. TEM Group.

23-ZONE-0128, 2230 Buechel Avenue, Revised Submittal of an application for a Change in Zoning from R-4 and R-5 to C-1 for a Mixed Use Development. Buechel Train Depot Revitalization. 

November 20 - Public Hearing regarding 1 Audubon Plaza Drive

23-CAT3-0014, 3910 Produce Road, Revised Submittal of a Category 3 review for a 119,850 sf Storage/Distribution Warehouse on 6.4027 acres in the M-3 zoning district. Exeter Warehouse.

4505 Bishop Lane

23-CAT2-0040, 4505 Bishop Lane, revisions required for a Category 2B plan to demolish two existing warehouses and part of one warehouse and replace with one new warehouse building and addition of loading dock at the end of the proposed warehouse off Eastmoor Road. Master Supply.

23-VARIANCE-0140, 4505 Bishop Lane, a Variance to allow encroachment into the required setback along Eastmoor Road. Master Supply. 

23-WAIVER-0151,  4505 Bishop Lane, a Waiver to not provide the required 30% tree canopy. Master Supply. 

4310 Bishop Lane

23-DDP-0081, 4310 Bishop Lane, revisions submitted for a District Development Plan with waivers for proposed contractor's shops on 1.02 acres in the C2 zoning district. Bishop Business Center.

23-WAIVER-0158, 4310 Bishop Lane, a Landscape Waiver to reduce the required landscape buffer area for the vehicular use area and omit the perimeter landscape buffer area. Bishop Business Center.

1 Audubon Plaza Drive

23-VARIANCE-0122, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Variance from Section 4.2.29.B to allow a structure to be within 30 feet of the property line. Norton Parking Structure. 

23-MCUP-0011, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for Parking Garage Redevelopment. Norton Parking Garage.

23-DDP-0080, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Revised District Development Plan for a proposed parking structure on 6.59 acres in the OTF zoning district. Norton Parking Structure. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0187, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Landscape Plan for a parking garage on 27.1842 acres in the OTF zoning district. Norton Audubon Hospital Parking Garage Replacement. 

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0179, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Landscape Plan for an existing commercial building and site to be used as an eyecare office. VisionFirst.

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, Application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-MCUP-0003, 1841 Taylor Avenue, a Modified Conditional Use Permit to expand the square footage of underground storage on 4.3976 acres in the M-2 and CM zoning districts. Louisville Underground Expansion. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Mildaun Road, application for a Minor Plat change to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district. Bicker Division.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

23-VARIANCE-0143, 932 Audubon Parkway, Construction of a garage within the required accessory structure setback 

23-WAIVER-0116, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.8 to omit the required landscape buffer area along a portion of the side and rear property line. TEM Group Rezoning.

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

4202 Poplar Level Road

23-WAIVER-0097, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.10 to allow the existing pavement to encroach into the required 10’ landscape buffer areas along Poplar Level Road, Taylor Avenue and Redwood Drive. VisionFirst. 

23-WAIVER-0098, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.12 to allow a portion of the proposed interior landscape areas to be less than the minimum required area of 290 square feet and less than the minimum required width of eight feet. VisionFirst. 

Short Term Rental cases

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

23-CUP-0266, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .083 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-CUP-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators.

An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb.

If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office. 

An easy way to find out where Louisville Water is working

Is Louisville Water working in your area? Our website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. While the map shows all planned projects, please note that it currently does not display repairs on water main breaks.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry. The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. 

Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.

These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10:

• Link to LMPD Fourth Division 
• Link to LMPD Fifth Division
• Link to LMPD Sixth Division

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. 

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe.

Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.

You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Veterans Crisis Line 

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E.  Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes.

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
• Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways

• Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of
  Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the $5,000 reward.
• Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
• Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Are you interested in volunteering?  Louisville Metro Government has more than 70 boards and commissions - everything from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission. We are always in search of citizens willing to serve on boards. Most boards are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community.

To complete an application, please visit   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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