 Airport Neighbors’ Alliance Meeting
Come out to the Airport Neighbors’ Alliance Meeting Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. You can listen and express concerns about how the airport impacts your neighborhood. This meeting will be hosted at Audubon Park City Hall.
If you have any questions please call Mary Rose:
(502-634-1946)
 A Message from Rep. Rachel Roarx
Read the November 2023 Newsletter from State Representative Rachel Roarx – District 38 and take the District’s latest survey. We want to hear from you!
 Nutcracker Family Storytimes
Louisville Ballet and the Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of Nutcracker Family Storytimes to seven 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 them for one of these Nutcracker Family Storytimes:
 Olmsted Parks Conservancy- Winter Items Needed
Winter is approaching and we are requesting your help! Donate what you can and help someone stay warm this season.
The Louisville Zoo is celebrating Wild Winter Days presented by Kroger Nov. 1, 2023 through Feb. 29, 2024. Wild Winter Days offers Zoo guests discounted Zoo 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.
 JCPS Application Period
It's about that time, JCPS will be opening their school applications for the 2024-25 school year. Check you their website for more information!
 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
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.
For more information, contact Corbin Maynard at cmaynard@louisvillesports.org
Beginner Guitar Lessons at Beechmont Community Center
Interested in learning how to play the guitar? Beechmont Community Center is currently offering FREE beginner guitar lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call the community center at (502) 361-5484 for more information and to book a time!
CenterWell Louisville November Calendar
  Become an Ambassador
Louisville Metro's Office for Women is looking for ambassadors for 2024
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.
 The YES! Direct Youth Service Providers Directory
We are making it accessible, but we need YOU to make it complete!
The new YES! Direct is a gateway for organizations and individuals focused on Louisville’s youth to be included in the vital movement that promotes and ensures that our youth are prepared for their futures. This is a collective, one-stop community database that will enable families and youth to find services and programs to meet their needs and interests.
This is a collective, one-stop community database that will enable families and youth to find services and programs to meet their needs and interests.
If you are a registered 501c3, scan the QR code to include your organization today.
Contact yes@louisvilleky.gov for more information!
 Fundraiser for Wilder Park Children Holiday Party
The Wilder Park Neighborhood Association and Louisville Ghost Walks have teamed up for an ongoing fundraiser to raise money for Wilder Park's annual children's Holiday Party!
Louisville Ghost Walks has agreed to donate $3.00 of each ticket sold to the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association for the financial underwriting for the purchase of children's gifts, food, and prizes for the annual party held in December. Louisville Ghost Walks offers the walks every Friday night throughout the year, and Saturday nights in July. The tour features downtown Louisville's most famous haunted addresses! Locations include The Brown Hotel and Theatre, the Kentucky Theater, the Palace Theater, and the Seelbach Hotel, and with other stops along the way.
Admission is $23.00 per person for the 90-minute walk of downtown, and $3.00 will be donated to the Wilder Park Holiday party.
Reservations are required, and you must mention this announcement for donation to be sent to Wilder Park. Go to www.louisvilleghostwalkingtour.com or email loughstwalks@aol.com for more information. Text or call for your reservation today at 502-689-5117.
This offer is valid until November 3, 2023.
 Give a Child a Smile
Auttie World's Give a child a smile program provides gifts for children with autism during the holiday season. The event is set to take place at Beechmont Community Center, December 9th, 2023. To find out how you can participate or support them visit their website.
Give A Child A Smile Pro (auttieworld.org)
  Air Pollution Control District Trainings
APCD has announced a new series of its award-winning Clearing the Air Community Workshops. The workshops provide the community with an inside look at the work of their local air pollution control agency and an opportunity to interact with the professionals tasked with protecting Louisville's air.
The virtual workshops, which are free and open to the public, will cover a range of local air quality subjects:
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November 14, 6 p.m.: Learning About the Air: Air Quality Data & Online Resources
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December 12, 6 p.m.: Air Quality and Your Health: Resources & Guidance
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January 9, 6 p.m.: State of the Air: Louisville’s Year in Air Quality in 2023
 LMPD International Leadership Program
The Louisville Metro Police International Leadership Program (ILP) is a four-month interactive environment designed to deliver the Louisville Metro International leaders a basic knowledge of how the police department operates. The ILP will help community relations efforts in the department, along with other city agencies to address specific immigrant community concerns. The goal of the Louisville Metro Police ILP is to strengthen relationships in the community by fostering a greater understanding of the role of law enforcement through frank discussion and education.
Contact minerva.virola@louisvilleky.gov to learn more.
 
There are no upcoming meetings related to District 21 development proposals, zoning changes, and Planning Commission Meetings in the next two weeks.
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to proposals, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
- More information on zoning processes
- Public comment opportunities
- Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
- Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
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