Louisville Ballet and the Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of Nutcracker Family Storytimes to library locations in November.
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:
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.
LIBA South’s Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
Saturday, November 25, 2023, 10:00am-2:00pm
Colonial Gardens – 818 W Kenwood Dr.
Giveaways every half hour and free shopping totes while supplies last!
Join the annual LIBA South Small Business Saturday Holiday Market! Help celebrate this national day focused on shopping local and keeping our dollars in our communities. They will have South Louisville independent businesses, holiday music, crafts for kids, and free hot chocolate and coffee from The Well Coffee Company! Presented by Republic Bank and Stillpoint Wellness Center. More information at https://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/SouthSmallBizSat/
Come out and meet your 3rd Division LMPD officers. Join them Tuesday, December 5, 6:00 - 8:00pm at the Southwest Government Center (7219 Dixie Highway).
Thank you to all the constituents that joined us Monday evening for our District 12 Dialogue. We appreciate State Representative Rachel Roarx and all the representatives from the various city agencies that joined us to answer our constituents' questions and concerns. We also thank Mayor Greenberg and Chief Gwinn-Villaroel for stopping by to talk with our community members.
The Louisville Metro Council and District 12 have teamed up with the Association of Community Ministries to host a Holiday Food Drive collecting essential foods for those most in need this season. All donations will be provided to the Association of Community Ministries to be divided evenly amongst the 13 Area Community Ministries.
WHEN: November 20 - December 11
WHERE: You may drop off your food donations at:
Main Donation site - City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street, 40202
Local Donation site - Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
WHAT IS NEEDED:
Canned Protein (beef stew, canned chicken, canned tuna, hearty soups)
O-071-23: an ordinance creating a new chapter of LMCO protecting communities in Louisville Metro from displacement (Anti-Displacement Law).
R-133-23: a resolution accepting $165,197 from the Kentucky Department for Public Health for strengthening equitable access to healthcare services, resulting in optimal health outcomes and the reduction of healthcare system barriers.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
Council President Markus Winkler and the Metro Council recognized Councilman Kumar Rashad for being named Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year and thanked him for his service to the community and District 3.
Consent Calendar– all items were passed unanimously.
R-138-23: a resolution honoring Mr. Ron King by dedicating the corner of Ellerholt Court and Virginia Avenue as “Ron King Way”.
O-240-23: an ordinance extending Sunday retail package alcohol sales hours when Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday.
R-136-23: a resolution encouraging Metro Government to implement reusable cutlery at all Metro Government events.
O-230-23: an ordinance updating the Fire Prevention and Safety Standards.
Held at Council
O-126-23: an ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on development located within the Floyds Fork Special District
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:00pm.
The Louisville Sports Commission is excited to announce that the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships are back at Joe Creason Park 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 their ability to provide their participants with a safe, organized and fun experience.
Read the November 2023 Newsletter from State Representative Rachel Roarx – District 38 and take the District’s latest survey. She wants to hear from you!
SLCM has seen a huge increase in the need for pull-ups and diapers. In response to this need, they are asking everyone to join them in celebrating “Diaper December” by helping them collect as many pull-ups as possible!
Some ways to participate:
Host a party or gathering asking all of your guests to bring diapers (pull-ups preferred)
Collect them as part of your local church or club’s holiday initiative
Challenge co-workers or friends to “match” your donation of diapers to SLCM via social media (be sure to tag SLCM)
The NCAA® Division I Men’s College Cup® is headed to Louisville for the first time in the 65-year history of the men’s soccer tournament! Watch the top four men’s collegiate soccer teams descend on Lynn Family Stadium December 8 & 11 in hopes to be the next national champion. Visit www.NCAA.com/MensCollegeCup to secure your seats!
LIHEAP FALL SUBSIDY ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
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, 2023, 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% 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 the Office of Resilience and Community Services' 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% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150% 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
Their 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 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
Eligibility
Jefferson County households within 150% 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 atwww.CAPKY.org.
Neighborhood Meeting 1600 Kurz Way & 1612 Dawn Drive
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-Saturdays, 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.
Locations and hours:
Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex)