Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 11/03/2023 12:10 PM 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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Images from around the district! Halloween fun and a new skatepark all celebrated over the past two weeks in District 2!
Councilwoman Shanklin, Mayor Greenburg, Council President Winkler (D-17), and Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (D-1) gather with community members to help celebrate the grand opening ribbon-cutting of the brand new skate park in Petersburg Park on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. - Reading Corners in Newburg Barbershops!
The National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974. NHBW, Inc. works to improve the quality of life, facilitate family preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development. NHBW, Inc. advocates literacy. To that end, reading corners have been established in three barbershops in the Newburg Area. Next Level Barbershop & Hair Salon, Fresh-N-Clean Hairstyles, and Best Way Barbershop have stepped up to support the Louisville Chapter’s effort in targeting young black boys to become better readers and includes special emphasis on black authors. Youth may select and keep books they like.
(Next Level Barbershop & Hair Salon 5007 Poplar Level Road 40219 / Fresh-N-Clean 3612 Klondike Lane 40218 / Best Way 3909 Buechel Bank Rd 40218)
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!
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News from Mayor Greenburg and the City of Louisville
Louisville Opioid Distribution Settlement Advisory Board announces a request for applications
$5.3 million available for prevention, treatment and recovery
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 30, 2023) -- Today, 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.
"We invite proposals from organizations who want to develop, implement, expand or enhance programs that will lead to preventing youth from experimenting or using opioids, help more people get connected to harm reduction services and treatment, and help individuals sustain long-term recovery,” said Dr. Inder Singal, co-chair of the advisory board and interim medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.
Include data that supports the need for the project and a thorough project description.
Have detailed information about the population to be served, particularly populations in underserved areas.
Demonstrate the applicant’s knowledge of and relationship with the population to be served by the project.
Demonstrate how the proposal aligns with local priorities and community-identified needs.
Metrics to gauge success as well as a plan for sustainability.
"Our goal is to increase opportunities for everyone to live their healthiest life and reach their full human potential,” said Connie Mendel, co-chair of the advisory board and interim chief health strategist. “Our first round of funding focused on organizations and strategies that would immediately save lives. With this second round of funding, we are looking forward to reviewing proposals with innovative and evidence-based solutions for substance use prevention, and addressing the needs of people who experience the greatest barriers to accessing treatment and recovery services.”
The deadline for submitting applications is 3 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2023. 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 Nov. 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.
Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, October 26
Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 26, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Old Business
Item 36 - R-118-23: a resolution accepting $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution.
Item 37 – R-132-23: a resolution accepting $250,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rehabilitate sidewalks and enhance pedestrian safety.
Item 42 – O-170-23: an ordinance amending section 150.110 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (LMCO) regarding the wrecking or demolition of historic buildings or structures.
Item 43 – O-171-23: an ordinance amending sections 32.250 to 32.263 of the LMCO relating to the designation of landmarks.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
Recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Consent Calendar – all items were passed unanimously.
Item 13 – R-113-23: a resolution honoring the Rev. Dr. Lincoln Bingham by dedicating the corner of West Jefferson Street and South 30th Street in his honor.
Item 34 – R-117-23: a resolution accepting $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the SMART program.
Held at Council
Item 48 – O-126-23: imposing a temporary moratorium on development located within the Floyds Fork Special District
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Public Health and Wellness News
Your questions answered: 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.
Please tell us how we are doing
We are rolling out our annual Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) across all LMPHW’s public facing programs and clinics. The CSS is open now and will run through Dec. 31. The primary aim of the CSS is to assess the degree of client satisfaction with LMPHW’s services.
If you have recently interacted with us or received a service from us, please complete this survey to help us improve the quality of the information and services we provide. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
WEEK OF VALOR HONORS, CELEBRATES LOUISVILLE VETERANS
Calendar of events highlighted by annual Louisville Veterans Parade Nov. 11
LOUISVILLE, KY (October 31, 2023) -- 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 Nov. 1 through Nov. 12, 2023.
“I am proud to continue the tradition of the Mayor’s Week of Valor, a time where we recognize, honor and celebrate those in our city who have served or are currently serving our country,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “This week is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for our freedoms and show our appreciation of those sacrifices. I encourage everyone to go online to view all the events that have been put together by the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville through community engagement across the city.”
The 2023 Week of Valor proudly boasts seventeen official events across the twelve day celebration. Events include a Veterans Resource Fair hosted by Humana Neighborhood Center & AmeriCorps Seniors on Nov. 2, an event 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 12 p.m. and travel east on Jefferson Street from 7th St., passing the review stand and ending at 3rd St. Static display booths will be set up and open to view until 3 p.m. along 3rd St. from Market to Liberty St. and surrounding areas. Visit www.kyvetparade.com for more information.
The Mayor’s Week of Valor is supported by the Veterans Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL). VCAL is an initiative launched in 2014 by a group of young professionals participating in Leadership Louisville’s Ignite program in conjunction with Volunteers of America of Kentucky and Seven Counties Services. VCAL’s mission is to create an integrated network of support for veterans and their families by coordinating services, resources and initiatives to increase communication across organizational lines, enhance quality and delivery of services and promote veteran-friendly community relations in Louisville.
“The Veteran Community Alliance of Louisville (VCAL) is looking forward to this year’s Week of Valor and the many events that our community has organized in honor of our veterans,” said Dr. Anya Hoan-Ansert, Vice President, VOA Honor & VOA Home Volunteers of America Mid-States Civilian Co-Chair of VCAL, “VCAL is proud that Louisville is one of the most supportive and responsive communities in the nation for veterans, providing an optimal quality of life and quality of place for veterans and their families. During Week of Valor and every day, we thank our veterans and look forward to highlighting the many organizations, agencies, and partners offering resources and support.”
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.
This dashboard shows two different types of projects:
Current Projects that have received funding and are working towards construction.
Future Projects that are not yet funded but are serious contenders to apply for future funding opportunities.
Public Works built this database to increase transparency, track data, measure progress towards meeting goals, and aid future decision-making. This data will inform which transportation projects are submitted for future funding opportunities, including federal grants. As priorities change over time, projects will be added, removed, or modified. Public Works greatly values the opinions of Metro Council members and their constituents, so feedback is important to ensure that we are addressing their needs. Currently this dashboard only shows federally funded projects, but work continues to add more information on various funding sources, project types, and data analysis.
To provide feedback on the tool itself or to request a change to the projects listed, please contact Amanda Deatherage, Transportation Planner Supervisor, Amanda.Deatherage@LouisvilleKY.gov.
Interested in serving on a board or commission?
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.
OSHN's Reimagine Network - Join Your Neighborhood Anti-Violence Coalition!
Change Happens When People Get Involved
OSHN’s Reimagine Network is charged with ensuring that assistance and resources are available for concerned, engaged citizens involved in the fight against violence. The Reimagine Network is OSHN’s community mobilization division and is the city’s gateway for where civic-minded neighbors come together to share concerns, address problems, and then work TOGETHER as they take an active role against anything that brings violence to their neighborhood.
We need more citizens to get involved - NOW.
We encourage residents to join a coalition, especially those in the Shawnee, Parkhill, Smoketown, Russell, Newburg, and Portland neighborhoods.
Coalitions are small groups of people with powerful reaches because they address issues and inequity through grassroots tactics, networking and ideas.
Such involvement is a strong, collective way to hold leaders accountable for community-driven change.
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.
Each month, artists and shops of the Mellwood Art Center open their doors so you can explore and shop with them for unique handmade goods, fine art, and more!
Guests can enjoy dinner at Danny Mac’s Pizza or try unique craft brews at Butchertown Brewing. Find opportunities to try new things, buy art, and just learn about what’s going on in the arts community at Mellwood!
Pets on-leash are allowed in the facility, but individual businesses or studios may have restrictions on animals for health and safety reasons.
This month, you can also check out the exhibit in the Pigment Gallery from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Open Studio Nights are free and open to the public with free parking.
This Friday evening is St. Matthews, join in the fun of the St. Matthews Triangle Holiday Walk! Shop, sip, stroll and stock up for the holidays with the merchants inside Bauer, Frankfort, and Lexington Avenues.
Shops will be staying open until 9 p.m. Participating shops include Anabel's Oriental Rugs, Blush Boutique, CC & Company Interiors, Flaunt Hair and Nails, Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen, Lotsa Pasta, Miller’s Fancy Bath and Kitchen, The Lampmaker, XO Aesthetic Refinery, and more!
Kick off the holiday season in St. Matthews this weekend!
It's time for the GVO Scorpio Bash! Come out and celebrate the birthdays of DJ Slikk, DJ Empty Beats, and all the Scorpios in the city!
The event takes place Saturday at Havana Nights and offers food, bottle and table service, as well as special guest DJs setting the vibe all night long.
Celebrating something special? Table reservations with bottle service are available. Call (502) 694-0431.
Start your holiday shopping early at Holsopple Brewing! At their annual Holiday Cheers and Beers Craft Fair you will enjoy local vendors set up in their outdoor space with quality, hand-made gifts and enjoy a beer while you shop.
The event will feature live music and raffles. Purchase pizza from Twinspire Pizza to enjoy with your Holsopple beer!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Olivia at oliviab@holsopplebrewing.com for more info.
8023 Catherine Ln., Unit 105, Louisville, KY 40222
Join Monnik Beer Co. for a Holiday Sip and Shop! With the holiday season approaching, what better way to shop than with an ice-cold beverage in your hand.
Come shop local vendors, enter to win fun giveaways, and much more!
Learn the art of turning layers of 2D paint into a 3-dimensional work of art as you create a one-of-a-kind resin pendant.
MakerPlace Workshops include general admission to the Kentucky Science Center. This session is open to ages 8 and up. Please note that one adult is required to attend the workshop for every two children. Admission is $30 per person or $20 per member. Get your tickets here.
Get into the holiday spirit with the Mini Market, a new, curated shopping experience brought to you by Misc. Goods Co. and Made Market.
Get ready to shop from Louisville-based makers like Anchal Project, Koester, Misc. Goods Co., Clever Supply, Bloomed Roots and more. Enjoy delicious eats from Toasty's Tavern and El Bread Shop and tasty beverages from Sunergos Coffee and Breeze Wine. Plus, River City Tintype will be on site creating heirloom wet-plate collodion photographs - an experience like no other.
The event offers free entry with free street parking available.
Thread Heads, Kentuckiana's largest vintage clothing pop-up, returns to Louisville this Saturday! The event features more than 50 of the region's best vintage clothing and streetwear vendors.
Thread Heads takes place at the Germantown Gables event venue which offers plenty of free street parking. There is a $5 cover charge to attend.
Grab a Bloody Mary at the bar, a breakfast sandwich at the food truck and get ready to shop till you drop!
Immerse yourself in the spectacular array of colors that fills Bernheim’s landscape with two days of family fun in nature during ColorFest! Enjoy crowd favorite activities like the corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, and more, while also experiencing new activities that are rolling out this year!
Other highlights of Bernheim’s longest-running festival include live music, hands-on nature activities, delicious local food and drink, and regional art and craft vendors.
Advance tickets (through November 3) are $10 for Bernheim members; non-member adults (ages 14+) $13 per person, children (13 and under) free.
Day-of tickets are $12 for Bernheim members; non-member adults (ages 14+) $15 per person, children (13 and under) free. All activities are included in the ticket price.
NerdLouvia23 returns this year to Bellarmine University Campus Frazier Hall and Centro hosted by Nerd Louisville and Bellarmine University Gaming.
Along with a wide array of table-top RPG programming, NerdLouvia23 will feature a complimentary 360 photo booth, 'Making Monsters' class on Sunday with Ryan Case, WarHammer 40K demo, panels on GameMaster 101, Cosplay Original Character Creation on a budget, Cosplay Makeup 101, Beyond DnD, and Independent Game Creators 101, as well as alternative games including Giant Jenga, Nerdy Cornhole, Nerdy Twister, YardZee and oversized D20, and much more! A cosplay contest will take place on Saturday hosted by the Ohio River Valley Cosplays (ORCs).
The event will take place Saturday from 12 to 10 p.m. with an afterparty from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m.
All ticket sales are online, no cash sales day of event. General admission tickets increase to $20 day of event. Get your tickets here.
Get ready for the sweetest event in town! If you love donuts and love beer, then Donut Fest is for you.
Donut Fest brings you donut samples from all the best donut shops around all inside TEN20 Craft Brewery. Guests enjoy a Sunday Funday while sampling donuts, enjoying beer, voting for the city's favorite donut, and more with a fun-filled tasty event!
Returning for its 6th edition, the popular and dynamic Ladies Sing the Blues showcase features the best of local and regional female vocalists performing songs in blues, jazz, soul, rhythm & blues, and gospel styles. The concert ends with its signature all-singer finale.
Vocalists performing this year include:
Carla Reisert
Sue O'Neil
Kim D'Amato
Lynn Medina
Jennifer Lauletta
Yvonne Payne
Susi Wood
Kathleen Hoye
Doors open at 3 p.m., show starts at 4 p.m. Free parking is available in the rear of Gray's U-Haul. Address of the parking area is 1404 S. Shelby St., enter off Meriwether Ave. near the intersection with Shelby St., by the low artwork-decorated building.
Mark your calendar and secure your tickets to the Taste of Tyler Park! The event is a blend of Bourbon distillers, delicious food, and great music at the Monarch Music and Arts Community. Proceeds benefit the Tyler Park Neighborhood Association.
Distillers include Makers Mark, Pinhook, Barrell Bourbon, Knob Creek Rye, and Jefferson's. These distillers will be offering excusive tastings included with your admission. Hors d'oeuvres are also included in your ticket from Bristol Bar & Grille. Music provided by the Monarchs.
Household tickets include entrance, food and drink tickets for two adults. Must be 21+ to attend.
Hildegard House - Join our Compassionate Community!
Join our community of compassionate volunteers at Hildegard House. We provide a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so that they may die with dignity and access hospice care. We are the family for our residents and care for them just like family members. Compassionate Companions commit to an ongoing weekly 5-hour shift. The next volunteer training is Friday, November 10 from 6-8pm and Saturday, November 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. Learn more about volunteering and register at https://www.hildegardhouse.org/volunteers or call Volunteer Coordinator Jana McNally at (502) 581-8267.
REAL Good News
Louisville’s on the move to reduce plastic pollution and increase renewable energy. You can find out how to keep that progress moving at a virtual forum December 6.
The event, titled “REAL Good News” will hold its 12th in a series of quarterly public Zoom meetings aimed at making sure Louisville implements its green energy goals.
In 2020 the Metro Council passed a resolution to move the city’s operations to 100% clean renewable electricity by 2030. That resolution also sets a goal of 100% clean energy for the entire Louisville community by 2040.
December’s event will focus on initiatives that are underway to reduce single-use plastics in Louisville. There will also be an update of progress being made toward using renewable energy as the city expands its sustainability programs. Speakers will include Pam Raidt with Beyond Plastics Louisville; Sumedha Rao, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability; and Betsy Ruhe, District 21 Metro Council Representative.
Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the event. The event will also show how you can attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing Louisville's clean energy resolution.
The REAL Good News event will run from 7 to 8:30 December 6. The three sponsoring organizations are 100%REAL, Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, and the Christian Action group of St. Paul United Methodist Church.
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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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
