District 14 eNews - December 14, 2023
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 12/14/2023 01:54 PM EST
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2023 Committees:
Chair of Government Oversight/Audit and Appointments
Parks & Sustainability
Budget & Appropriations
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In This Edition...
- PRP High School Craft Fair, Saturday December 16
- Pancakes with Santa This Saturday at PRP Fire Training Center, 8201 Greenwood Rd
- Make a Pine Cone Holiday Tree at the SW Library December 21
- Golfer in the House? Here's the Perfect Christmas Gift!
- Louisville Zoo Announces a “Pawsome” New Winter Holiday Event
- PARC to Offer $3 Garage Parking to Downtown Louisville Visitors on Weekends Throughout December
- Youth Winter Break Camp at Sun Valley
- Center for Neighborhoods is Now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2024 Neighborhood Institute
- Get to Know TARC
- Did You Know You Can Donate to the SW Library?
- New Metro Parks On-Line Guide Available
- Apply Now for Scholarship Evolve502
- Gun Violence Dashboard is Now Live
- kynect Enrollment Now Open for 2024 Health, Dental Benefits
- SW Louisville Needs YOUR Representation. Get Involved - Apply to a Louisville Metro Government Board or Commission
- Meals on Wheels
- Reporting Potholes
- Report a Litterer!
- How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping
- Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed
- Meriweather Waste Reduction Center
- Contact Metro311
PRP High School Craft Fair, Saturday December 16
Pancakes with Santa This Saturday at PRP Fire Training Center, 8201 Greenwood Rd
Make a Pine Cone Holiday Tree at the SW Library December 21
Golfer in the House? Here's the Perfect Christmas Gift!
Louisville Parks and Recreation’s annual golf passes for the 2024 calendar year are now available for purchase in person and online.
The seven-day unlimited play pass, good for unlimited play during weekends and holidays at all ten Louisville Parks and Recreation courses, is $500. A five-day pass (Monday-Friday only) is $425.
The price of annual passes covers green fees for the 2024 calendar year (January 1 – December 31), with a user fee assessed each time a pass is used. Prices vary by course and dynamic pricing may apply during peak playing times.
Annual golf cart passes are also available for purchase and are $75, plus a user fee per pass used. Dynamic pricing may apply at courses during peak operating times for carts as well.
New annual pass holders will be required to visit the golf desk located in the park department’s administrative building, located in Joe Creason Park, across from the Louisville Zoo, for photo identification. However, during the week of Dec. 4-10, golf passes will be sold at Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, due to the USA Cyclocross race being held at Joe Creason Park. Those interested may purchase their 2024 pass online here, over the phone by calling (502) 574-PARK (7275), or by visiting the golf desk Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Other Louisville Parks and Recreation divisions offer an abundance of great gifts for the holidays. Jefferson Memorial Forest Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing and Historic Locust Grove all have gift shops with items that can be enjoyed by all ages, and the Olmsted Parks Conservancy has an online gift shop.
Louisville Zoo Announces a “Pawsome” New Winter Holiday Event
Adventure through the Louisville Zoo as it launches a new winter holiday event — “Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday.” Areas of the Zoo will be transformed into a winter wonderland throughout the month of December, providing a unique opportunity to experience the holidays alongside the community’s beloved animal residents.
Families are invited to create memories and celebrate with polar bear Qannik and her animal companions as they enjoy special holiday-themed enrichment activities during the first three weekends of December (2 – 3, 9 – 10, and 16 – 17). Guests can stop by the Zoo’s Gift Shop, December 1 – 17, to write and send a letter to Santa at the North Pole.
The power couple of the season — Santa and Mrs. Claus — will visit with guests when they celebrate the season at the Zoo on December 16 – 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally, holiday elves will have special sweet treats available for purchase this weekend, including fresh roasted s’mores, hot chocolate and cookie decorating.
To add an extra layer of festive fun, guests can embark on a monthlong scavenger hunt that promises adventure for all ages. Participants who successfully complete at least half of the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for zoo-themed prizes. Guests can join the app-based game by scanning the QR code upon arrival to the Zoo.
For a detailed schedule of animal enrichment activities planned for our beloved animals and more, visit louisvillezoo.org/bearyhappy. Activities are subject to change without notice due to weather or the needs of the animals.
Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday is included with Louisville Zoo admission or membership. The Zoo is also celebrating Wild Winter Days presented by Kroger through Feb. 29, 2024. 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.
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.
PARC to Offer $3 Garage Parking to Downtown Louisville Visitors on Weekends Throughout December
Retailers aren’t the only ones delivering savings this holiday season. The Parking Authority of River City (PARC) is offering downtown visitors discounted parking rates at its garages during the holiday season. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December, drivers can enjoy a special daily parking rate of $3 by prepaying for parking at parcdaypass.com.
The program covers the following PARC locations and destinations:
- Jefferson Street garage – Whiskey Row
- 8th/Main Street garage – Museum Row
- Market Street garage – Derby City Gaming and the West Market Street corridor
- Louisville Gardens garage – Jefferson Square
- Seelbach garage – 4th Street Live/4th Street corridor
Youth Winter Break Camp at Sun Valley
Center for Neighborhoods is Now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2024 Neighborhood Institute
The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Saturday, 10:00am - 12:00pm at Center For Neighborhoods Offices (1126 Berry Blvd. Suite 300), for 11 consecutive weeks (January 13, 2024 – March 23, 2024), followed by a Graduation Celebration on March 30. A continental breakfast is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm on January 5, 2024.
The Lucille Leggett Neighborhood Institute Spring 2024 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, contact Ja’mel Armstrong at 502-589-0343 or jamela@centerforneighborhoods.org. You can also apply online at www.centerforneighborhoods.org
Get to Know TARC
TARC: Getting to Know Your Transit Authority
To learn more remarkable facts about TARC please visit www.ridetarc.org or stop by our Customer Service kiosk located 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Did You Know You Can Donate to the SW Library?
The Library receives gently-used or new donated materials on behalf of the Friends of the Louisville Free Public Library. The Friends of the Library then allows the Library to select any items it needs to add to the collections at the Main and branch libraries. Materials not selected for the Library’s collection are then sold by the Friends at public sales.
Proceeds from the sale of donated materials support special Library activities including the Read With Me reading program for preschoolers, parents and caregivers and scholarships for library employees. To join the Friends of the Library, call (502) 574-1648 or ask for membership information at any library. You can drop donations off at any of our locations. If you would like a tax deduction slip, just ask one of the staff and they can assist you. We accept the following donations:
All materials must be in good condition. What we cannot accept:
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New Metro Parks On-Line Guide Available
Louisville Metro Parks has developed a new Parks and Recreation Guide. It not only has maps and information about Louisville's 124 public parks, it includes locations for amenities such as playgrounds, ball fields, pavilions and walking tracks. The interactive map in the middle of the guide also provides locations for community centers. You can access this new on-line guide by clicking here.
Apply Now for Scholarship Evolve502
In the first three years, Evolve502 enrolled more than 1,500 JCPS graduates in college at Jefferson or Simmons College of Kentucky; 71 of those students live in district 12, and 18 of those are from the class of 2023. Creating access to postsecondary education and strengthening the workforce are critical to our community’s future success and Evolve502 is working with students, families and partners every day.
If you know a family with a student graduating from a JCPS high school in 2024 encourage them to apply (https://evolve502.org/apply/). Students and families interested in exploring their next steps toward a postsecondary credential, certificate or degree can receive resources and support from Evolve502. More than 1,300 students from the class of 2024 have applied already.
Gun Violence Dashboard is Now Live
The city’s new “Metro Gun Violence Dashboard” is now live on OSHN’s Louisvilleky.gov website.
The dashboard is a real-time, comprehensive reporting tool that will expand government transparency and will aim to create more collaborative work opportunities with and within the Louisville community.
The dashboard is a collaborative project between OSHN and the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and was funded with a $100,000 competitive grant from the national Everytown for Safety Support Fund.
The dashboard will use data from Mark 43, LMPD’s record management system and will show a variety of reporting elements. For example, it will show maps and trends on where shots are fired, where homicides and non-fatal shootings happen, literal neighborhood and block reports, and historic, comparative, and detailed data starting from the year 2010.
It will give anonymized information on victims of gun violence, trend reports and provides an array of measurements, including, for example, what is shown as the likeliest or most common times and/or days for violence.
Visit the LIVE Dashboard Here!
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kynect Enrollment Now Open for 2024 Health, Dental Benefits
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Enrollment is open through Jan. 16, 2024. Kentuckians who sign up on or before Dec. 15, 2023 will have a coverage start date of Jan. 1, 2024. Those who sign up on Dec. 16 through the last day of enrollment will be eligible for coverage that starts on Feb. 1, 2024.
Four carriers will offer health plans: Anthem, CareSource, Passport by Molina Healthcare and WellCare of Kentucky. Passport by Molina Healthcare will expand by 22 counties, and WellCare will expand by 26 counties. Anthem and Best Life will offer dental plans. An expanded number of plans have been certified for 2024 and all counties have at least two carrier choices, with most having three choices and many now having four choices.
For kynect enrollment assistance, visit kynect.ky.gov or call 855-459-6328.
SW Louisville Needs YOUR Representation. Get Involved - Apply to a Louisville Metro Government Board or Commission
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If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards or Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community. There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. Visit the website to learn more and apply! We need individuals from Southwest Louisville. It is important to have representation from all of Louisville Metro. Please consider applying. |
Meals on Wheels
Reporting Potholes
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov or click here. |
Report a Litterer!
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. Click here to report. Click here for more information |
How Can You Help with Illegal Dumping
Illegally dumped trash is more than just an eyesore! It is expensive to clean up, it negatively impacts our quality of life and economic development, and the plastic debris may end up in our waterways and oceans. Individuals caught dumping illegally may have their vehicle impounded and face fines and fees totaling about $1,000. Residents are encouraged to fill out this online form if they witness illegal dumping. The form can also be used to share home security camera footage or images of illegal dumping occurring with our Solid Waste Enforcement Department. Go to Louisvilleky.gov/IllegalDumping to learn more about how you can help prevent illegal dumping. Did you know..? Many waste materials can be dropped off legally and for FREE. Up to three large household items, up to 4 passenger tires, and up to 3 electronics items can be dropped off for free at the at the Waste Reduction Center, located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. A pickup truckload of yard waste or construction debris can be disposed for only $60.00. Residents can also utilize the free Pop-Up Drop-Off events that occur monthly, on a Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., March - November, in various parts of Jefferson County. Items must be separated into the various categories for easy off-loading. Know before you go! View the accepted items list here: Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps. |
Southwest Community Ministries - Items Needed
Southwest Community Ministries is currently overwhelmed with families who have never needed assistance before but are running out of household and hygiene products! They are asking for help from members of the community, youth groups, or anyone willing to donate. If you would prefer to give food donations, items such as ravioli, ramen, fruit cups, canned meats, soups, and peanut butter crackers are always good options. Things like Ensure and pull top lids are good for seniors as well! Needed Household Items:
Items can be dropped off at the Ministry (8504 Terry Rd.) Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information please call (502) 935-0310. Donations can also be made by visiting SouthwestCommunityMinistries.org/donate. |
Meriweather Waste Reduction Center
At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according - CASH ONLY.
Examples of single items
- Up to 4 passenger tires*
- One appliance
- One large household item such as mattress, box spring, sofa or chair
*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items
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Councilwoman Cindi Fowler
District 14
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