Saturday, November 11th Downtown Louisville, Jefferson Street between 7th and 3rd Streets
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The Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration returns to downtown Louisville at 12 p.m. this Saturday for the first time since 2019. This is the 13th year for the parade.
Operation Rendezvous will be the largest undertaking in Kentucky Veterans Parade history consisting of three main components: a convoy, a traditional parade, and a static display.
The convoys will roll beginning at 9 a.m. With four convoys, Middletown Convoy, UAW Fern Valley Convoy, Dixie Manor Convoy, and KILROY Southern Indiana Convoy, there will be groups coming from all around Kentuckiana to converge in downtown Louisville.
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Once downtown, the traditional parade kicks off at 12 p.m. marching east on Jefferson Street from 7th to 4th streets, dispersing after the Pass & Review Stage! Attendees are encouraged to stand along the route waving and cheering on our Veterans and their families.
Featuring dozens of new and returning groups, the parade will be the largest Veterans Day celebration in Kentucky! Children will enjoy seeing all the restored military vehicles pass by as well as many JROTC and other organizations march by in uniform.
Our 2023 Grand Marshal is Captain Marj Graves, a retired Army Nurse who served In Country during the Vietnam War.
To conclude the parade, a Massing of the Colors, a Blessing of the Flags Ceremony, a 21-Gun Salute and the singing of “God Bless America” will take place.
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Following this, a static display will continue until 3 p.m. on Jefferson Street between 3rd and 4th streets and on 3rd Street between Jefferson and Market streets. Live entertainment, including the 202nd U.S. Army Band, the Louisville Thoroughbred Chorus and others will perform on the stage. The display is a great opportunity to meet our country’s heroes face to face and thank them for their service and to check out new and old military vehicles and equipment. There will also be plenty of great information for Veterans and their families.
Free parking will be available at all metered parking spots in downtown Louisville all day long thanks to Parking Authority of River City!
Following your visit to the Kentucky Veterans Day Parade and Celebration, head over to Bearno’s Pizza at 2nd and Main to enjoy some great food, or any of their other nine area locations, where they’ve been serving Louisville-style pizza since 1977.
Watch our 30 second PSA below:
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The Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration is made possible with the support and sponsorship of Louisville Metro, City of Middletown, Active Heroes, Ford, Local UAW 862, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Humana Military, WDRB, IBEW Local 369, Bearno's Pizza, and WAKY Radio. Special thanks to Justice AV Solutions, UAW 862 Retirees, US Bank, Republic Bank, Truman Law Office, Zeon Chemicals, Yung & Vu Nguyen, Tay Nuong Nguyen, and Vietnam Kitchen.
Special thanks also to Berserker Brew and Nord's Bakery for supporting Louisville Metro Veterans.
Contract crews to replace expansion joints on bridges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2023) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures on Interstate 71 North and South beginning tomorrow, November 10, in Jefferson County.
The left lanes on both I-71 North and South near mile marker 6.2 on the bridges over U.S. 42 (Brownsboro Road) will be closed beginning Friday, November 10, at 8 p.m., through Monday, November 13, at 5 a.m. Contract crews will work to replace the expansion joints on the bridges during the closures.
Motorists should adjust commute times, heed signage, and use caution while traveling through the work zone.
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.
Planning & Design Weekly Activity Report
23-ZONE-0081 WaWa - Taylorsville Road and Sweeny Lane
12412 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 06/12/2023 11/15/2023 Jay Luckett
A change in zoning from R-4 to C-1 for a gas station and convenience store on 4.704 acres.
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23-LANDSCAPE-0178 Hopewell Animal Hospital 12404 Taylorsville RD 40299 20 10/05/2023 11/15/2023
new construction of a 6789 SF Animal Hospital/veterinary clinic in the C1 zone.
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To celebrate and show appreciation to our military heroes, the Louisville Zoo, in partnership with Kroger, will provide active, discharged and retired members of the military and their immediate household families the opportunity to enjoy free Zoo admission on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.
Those wishing to participate must simply have proof of military service. This includes but is not limited to: U.S Uniformed Services ID Card, U.S. Uniformed Services Retired ID Card, current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), veterans organization card (i.e., American Legion, VFW), a photograph in uniform, in-person wearing a uniform, DD214 and citation or commendation and present it at the Zoo’s admission windows.
“This is just one way we can thank veterans for their service,” said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. “We hope to see many of our veterans and other military folks enjoy a day with their families and the animals.”
“Kroger is honored to support veterans with a promotion in conjunction with the Louisville Zoo,” said Kroger Spokesperson Jessica Sharp. “We are always looking for ways to directly support our veterans and thank them for their service.”
In addition to free admission on Nov. 11, 2023, active and retired military, and their dependents (with a military identification card) will receive 10% off Zoo gift shop purchases and 50% off food and drink concessions at the Zoo.
Active military receive free admission year-round to the Zoo. The dependents of active military personnel receive 10% off general admission at the Zoo’s ticket windows and must be accompanied by active military personnel with a valid ID. Military personnel are encouraged to check with the leisure travel offices at their bases in advance of their visit for other available discounts.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours are 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Please join us for an upcoming event Tuesday, November 28th at Southeast Christian Church to meet the officers serving you in the 8th Division. Several beat officers, detectives, and members of the command staff will be present to connect with members of the community and answer questions you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to spend some time getting to know you and other members of the community.
(November 2, 2023) As part of continuing efforts to improve the customer experience, TARC announced this week an initiative to significantly reduce missed service over the next nine months.
While the vast majority of TARC’s scheduled bus service goes out every day, a small amount of service does not, which creates uncertainties for customers. Eliminating much of this uncertainty – which has increased since the pandemic – is a core TARC focus in the coming year. The effort builds on other recent TARC initiatives to improve on time service, like the pilot program to improve reliability on the #23 Broadway, TARC’s most popular bus line.
“On time and reliable bus service are the most important priorities of our customers,” said TARC Executive Director Carrie Butler. “That is why we are introducing new measures to further enhance the dependability of our service.”
Since the COVID pandemic, TARC, like many public transit agencies nationwide, has experienced an increase in missed service due, in part, to a wave of retirements and region-wide workforce recruitment challenges affecting multiple industries.
“We are continuously recruiting new bus operators, and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future,” said Butler. “At the same time, we will be more proactive with scheduling to make sure we can deliver the service our riders count on.”
Over the next nine months, TARC will adjust several route schedules to “right-size” available service runs and coach operators. In addition, TARC will improve external communications procedures to better alert riders when scheduled service will not be able to be provided.
TARC customers should expect to see service improvements rolled out over the course of three waves beginning immediately with the first phase in October and November. The second phase will occur in January, and the third, and most significant, adjustments will take effect in June, 2024.
October/November improvements
- More consistent communication to TARC riders via TARC text alerts when particular bus runs are likely to be canceled.
Use of TARC bus operator trainers to cover short, peak-time only shifts as part of their field training work. January improvements
- Additional adjustments to reduce operator shifts that are consistently difficult to fill given the available workforce.
Summer/Fall 2024 improvements
- Larger-scale schedule adjustments to better align the TARC service schedule to the current driver pool, including further reductions of shifts and the introduction of more consistent full-day schedules.
- Completion of a comprehensive upgrade of vehicle locator and dispatch hardware to allow more reliable and timely communication to the public in real-time.
1. A consumer reported a cryptocurrency scam with a twist to BBB: the consumer began an online romantic relationship with a stranger on Facebook. This person eventually convinced the consumer to participate in bitcoin investment. This “investment” turned out to be a scam, and the consumer lost thousands of dollars. BBB warns consumers to be wary of unsolicited contact from strangers on social media, and never give out your personal or financial information to anyone you have not met in person.
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A local consumer lost $16,000 to a police phone call scam. The scammer posed as an officer and informed the victim they had missed a court appearance as a witness in a case, and now warrants had been issued for their arrest. The issue could be resolved by paying hefty fines. This is a common scare tactic used by scammers; never agree to pay or give out financial information until you verify the caller’s identity.
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A consumer lost $1,000 in a shipping container scam. After paying upfront, the consumer was contacted for money by the container company. When he declined and asked for a refund, he was blocked from any further communication. BBB advises consumers to always check BBB.org first for company profiles before buying from or hiring a company.
- A consumer received a letter in the mail with a check and instructions to cash the check, purchase eBay gift cards, send the scammer the pin numbers on the cards, and then report on his purchase experience. This is a secret shopper/fake check scam. Never cash a check if you do not know its source; you could be on the hook for a fraudulent check’s amount.
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A consumer lost over $1,000 to an online puppy scam. According to the consumer, the scam website and documents provided by the scammers looked legitimate. BBB advises consumers to never pay for a new pet until they see the animal in person, always check a breeder’s profile on BBB.org first, and pay with a credit card.
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A consumer lost $500 to an employment scam. After conducting an interview and accepting a position from a scammer claiming to represent Adecco, the consumer received a check to pay for office supplies. After depositing the check, the consumer was told to send $500 to a third party via the Zelle app. The check was fraudulent. BBB warns consumers that any employment opportunity that involves a company sending a check with which to purchase supplies is likely a scam.
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A consumer lost money on a Pink Lily look alike website. Scammers stole images and information from the Bowling Green, Kentucky store’s website in order to create a fake Pink Lily website. BBB warns consumers to check the url of a company website and avoid clicking on third party ads.
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Pandemic scams are still circulating. A consumer reported that a friend’s Facebook account had been hacked and was sending messages regarding pandemic-related financial assistance. BBB advises consumers to beware of messages from friends’ accounts that seem unusual or suspicious. Contact the friend directly to alert them their account may have been hacked.
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A consumer reported a scam email that appeared to come from BBB. Please be advised that BBB@myonlinesecuritysupport.com is not a legitimate BBB email. If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from BBB, give our office a call.
- BBB advises consumers to be cautious when applying for seasonal jobs this holiday season. Don’t accept any position where an employer asks for payment upfront for supplies or training fees, be wary of jobs that don’t require an interview, and be wary of big money for small jobs.
Louisville Ballet and the Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of Nutcracker Family Storytimes to seven library locations in November. The annual tradition kicks off on Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m., at the St. Matthews Library (3940 Grandview Ave).
Children of all ages and their families are invited to join Louisville Ballet dancers for readings of the classic holiday story The Nutcracker, followed by Nutcracker-inspired dancing and crafts. In addition, every family at each storytime can enter for a chance to win four tickets to see Louisville Ballet’s upcoming production of The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.
Join us for one of these Nutcracker Family Storytimes:
- Tuesday, November 14, 6:30 p.m. - St. Matthews Library
- Wednesday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. – Shawnee Library
- Thursday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. – Iroquois Library
- Monday, November 20, 6:30 p.m. – Main Library
- Tuesday, November 21, 6:30 p.m. – South Central Regional Library
- Monday, November 27, 6:30 p.m. – Southwest Regional Library
- Wednesday, November 29, 6:30 p.m. - Northeast Regional Library
Nutcracker Family Storytimes are free for children and families. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Nutcracker, or call the Main Library Children’s Department at (502) 574-1620.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE BALLET: Louisville Ballet makes moving art that respects tradition, encourages innovation, and fosters life-long learning. We inspire connection, conversation and a profound sense of community, by striving for bold collaborations, by nurturing the next generation of artists, by celebrating diversity, and by creating access for all. Louisville Ballet, the Official State Ballet of Kentucky, was founded in March 1952 as a civic ballet company. Under the leadership of Artistic Directors Mikelle Bruzina and Harald Uwe Kern, and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Smart, Louisville Ballet is recognized as one of the most highly-regarded regional ballet companies in the country. Known for its versatility and commitment to new work as well as its core connection to classical ballet, Louisville Ballet embodies the belief that ballet is a living, breathing, and relevant art form.
Louisville Free Public Library connects the residents of Louisville and Jefferson County to knowledge and information at our Library locations and on the web at LFPL.org. Come on in, the whole world’s inside.
One-time home heating assistance available to low-income households
Starting today, November 6, Kentucky households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 15, or until designated funds have been expended.
LIHEAP Fall Subsidy provides households with a one-time benefit, ranging from $34 to $274, depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. Benefits can be applied towards home heating costs for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Benefits are paid directly to the household's fuel vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
In Jefferson County, LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Subsidy and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.
MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP)
Through our partnership with Louisville MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP).
EWRAP can provide eligible residents in Jefferson County a 30 percent discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, with proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD. This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.
MSD clients who are 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program. For more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
Please note residents who applied for LIHEAP Fall Subsidy in October during the early registration phase for elderly and disabled citizens, do not need to reapply during the regular LIHEAP Fall Subsidy phase.
How to Apply
Our toll-free automated appointment system is now available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
Eligibility
• Jefferson County households within 150 percent of 2023-24 federal poverty guidelines
• Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
• LIHEAP Subsidy is a one-time benefit. You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.
Documentation
• Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed here.
• Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
• Most current heating bill; or statement from your landlord if heating expenses are included in your rent; or statement from your utility company if you participate in a pre-pay electric program. Please bring the account number and name on the account for all heating fuel sources and electricity.
• For MSD’s EWRAP program, you will need proof of an active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by the customer as principal residence).
For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s Online Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies operate LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
EVC Annual Meeting & Election of 2024-2025 EVC Board
7 PM Tuesday, November 14, 2023
1st Baptist Church, 16122 EASTWOOD Cutoff Rd (40245)
Learn what is happening in the Eastwood area from:
Lucas Frazier, DRO, Floyds Fork
Bob Federico, Why Incorporate Eastwood Area
Local Government Leaders Invited Include:
Anthony Piagentini, Stuart Benson, and Kevin Kramer,
who are our Metro Council Members
Julie R Adams, our State Senator
John Hodgson, our State Representative
Jason Nemes State Rep., District 33
Jeff O’Brien, Louisville Planning
Areas of interest include:
Traffic, Road Improvement, Development, Incorporation
Eastwood Village Council is a 501 C 3 tax deductible organization and will be collecting your 2024 voluntary $25 dues. We are dependent on dues and donations to fund our activities as we advocate for you.
The Louisville Sports Commission is excited to announce that the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships are back at Joe Creason Park on Dec. 5-10. With more than 1,500 competitors expected to attend, this year’s event features 36 championship races where Juniors, Collegiate, Masters and Elites will be crowned.
The Sports Commission is looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. As a volunteer, you will be in the heart of the action. So, whether you have a passion for cycling or just enjoy being a volunteer, your time, energy and support are invaluable to our ability to provide our participants with a safe, organized and fun experience.
To register to volunteer, click here: https://bit.ly/3Qui5pg.
For more information, contact Corbin Maynard at cmaynard@louisvillesports.org
Noon - 11:30 pm
• Jefferson Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
• Liberty Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
• 4th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• 5th Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Market Street
• 6th Street from Market Street to Cedar Street
• 7th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• 8th Street from Jefferson Street to Liberty Street
• Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Liberty Street
• Congress Alley from 6th Street to 8th Street
• Court Place from 5th Street to 6th Street
No Parking Areas
Noon - 11:30 pm
• Jefferson Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
• Liberty Street from 3rd Street to 8th Street
• 4th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• 5th Street from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Market Street
• 6th Street from Market Street to Cedar Street
• 7th Street from Market Street to Muhammad Ali Boulevard
• 8th Street from Jefferson Street to Liberty Street
• Armory Place from Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Liberty Street
• Congress Alley from 6th Street to 8th Street
• Court Place from 5th Street to 6th Street
Someone has a coat they do not need, Someone needs a coat they do not have! Coat drop off sites:
St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce // 3940 Grandview Ave.
The Fashion Post // 2420 Lime Kiln Ln. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church // 1206 Maple Ln.. Epiphany Catholic Church // 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd.
Garage Bar // 700 E Market
St. J Town Hardware // 10513 Watterson Trail
Starbucks // 972 Baxter Ave.
Derby City Market // 978 Barret Ave.
Capital Grille // 7600 Shelbyville Rd.
Tashi Goman Dharama Center // 411 N. Hubbards Ln.
Holiday Green Cleaners // 2229 Holiday Manor Ct.
Louisville Sporting Goods // 3949 Taylorsville Rd Mc Manon Plaza
Kern’s Korner // 2600 Bardstown Rd.
Peace of the Earth Refillery // 2120 ½ Bardstown Rd.
Sullivan University // 3010 Bardstown Rd.
Republic Bank // 2801 Bardstown Rd.
Episcopal Church Home // 7504 Westport Rd.
Peoples Bank // 4304 Shelbyville Rd.
Dave and Busters // 5000 Shelbyville Rd.
Falls City Beer // 901 E Liberty St.
Rhonda’s Another Chance Inc. // 710S 31st St.
Legacy Louisville // 7202 Highway 329 Crestwood KY
East Middle School // 600 Rocket Lane, Shelbyville, KY
Hope Southern Indiana // 1200 Bono Rd. New Albany IN
Coat pick up and drop off sites: November 24
Garage Bar // 700 East Market St.
Save-A-Lot Food Store // 4148 Taylor Blvd.
Save-A-Lot Food Store // 2626 Portland Ave.
People Power Personal Training // 2843 Brownsboro Rd.
J Town Hardware // 10513 Watterson Trail
Muhammad Ali Center // 144 N Sixth St
Serenity Center // 98 7th St. Shelbyville, KY
Floyd County Casa // 800 E 8th St New Albany In
Hope Southern Indiana // 1200 Bono Rd. New Albany IN
For location updates, visit www.freecoatexchange.org Information info@freecoatexchange.org 502 744-0075
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