Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 12/15/2023 12:27 PM EST
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'S OFFICE AT NEWBURG LIBRARY (4800 EXETER AVE.)
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Councilwoman Shanklin and the D-2 Office wish you and your family a very happy holiday season!
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
Mayor Greenberg files motion to dismiss frivolous ethics complaint based on complainant’s childhood grudge
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 14, 2023) – Mayor Greenberg filed a motion to dismiss an ethics complaint today relating to summer interns working in the Mayor’s Office and First Lady Rachel Greenberg’s volunteer activities.
The complaint was filed in October by Malcolm Haming, the former executive director of the Jefferson County Republican Party. It alleges that some Mayor’s office summer interns received unwarranted advantages and that the Mayor hired his spouse in violation of the ethics code.
“Rachel has done an incredible job in her volunteer role of First Lady, particularly through her work with young students across Louisville. I am thankful for Rachel and all the other volunteers working to improve our city,” said Mayor Greenberg. “Our SummerWorks program is also a source of pride and has provided hundreds of young people with internships this year. This frivolous complaint is based entirely on an inaccurate newspaper story and appears to be motivated by a childhood grudge over Mr. Haming’s failure to earn a spot playing second base on a kids’ baseball team.”
Haming’s complaint does not allege any firsthand knowledge of wrongdoing by the Mayor. The complaint contains hearsay allegations based on newspaper stories which do not accurately state the facts with respect to either the summer internship program or Rachel’s volunteer activities. Notably, Haming himself acknowledged in the same news story that his motivation for filing the complaint was his frustration over not getting to play second base on a little league baseball team. Haming’s coaches at the time were Michael Gritton, the Executive Director of KentuckianaWorks, the agency that runs the SummerWorks program as well as Haming’s father. “These omitted facts suggest that Haming is not acting in good faith in filing this complaint,” Mayor Greenberg stated.
The Mayor’s motion to dismiss the complaint provides several key facts in support of dismissal:
1. The nepotism provisions in the ethics code relate to giving preference to a family member for a job over a more qualified person or paying a family member a higher rate than others in a similar position. First Lady Rachel Greenberg is not paid. She volunteers her time and services on behalf of the people of Louisville. The spouse of the Mayor of Louisville has traditionally been given the title of First Lady and they have engaged in similar volunteer activities. It is absurd to suggest that Mayor Greenberg should have considered someone besides his wife to fill the role of First Lady.
2. Rachel does not supervise any Louisville Metro Government staff or have individuals who report to her. Like the many other volunteers throughout Metro Government, she does interact with employees in connection with her volunteer activities, in accordance with Ethics rules.
3. Rachel uses office space in the Mayor’s Office, but this space is not dedicated for her sole use. She was assigned a parking space at Metro Hall for security reasons. She also has the use of a laptop and a Louisvilleky.gov email address to ensure compliance with open records laws. All are permitted under the Ethics rules.
4. Every eligible applicant who applied for a SummerWorks internship was accepted and no one was excluded. The only requirements for SummerWorks applicants are age (16-21 years old) and a Louisville residence. All SummerWorks interns employed by the Mayor’s Office met the age-based and address-based criteria so none of them received unwarranted privileges or advantages. All were paid the same rate of $15 per hour. SummerWorks does not means test interns.
“Throughout Metro Government, there are hundreds of volunteers and interns who serve our community in various ways, including through SummerWorks and on Metro’s many boards and commissions,” the Mayor added. “We need more individuals to step up and fill these important roles, and I hope this frivolous ethics complaint does not have a chilling effect on people’s willingness to admirably serve.”
Mayor Craig Greenberg releases finalized economic development strategic plan following community feedback
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 13, 2023) – Mayor Craig Greenberg today joined community leaders to celebrate the finalization of the city’s economic development strategic plan, Growing Louisville Together.
“I’m proud of this process, and I want to thank all the stakeholders who volunteered their time and energy to help develop this plan, as well as our economic development team,” Mayor Greenberg said. “We’ll be working with them and other community partners to make this plan a reality because the work to create the economy of the future will take all of us.”
The Mayor was joined by education, business, and labor leaders who spoke about how Growing Louisville Together is not Louisville Metro Government’s plan, but rather it is the community’s plan for economic development.
“I applaud the vision of the Growing Louisville Together plan for economic development that Mayor Greenberg has unveiled today,” said Dr. Kim Schatzel, president of University of Louisville. “I’m especially supportive of the fact that we are being called to work together to improve the economic standing of our community and ensure that all have access to advancement opportunities in the coming years. We at UofL are committed to playing our role to grow the economic development of our region.”
"UPS is thankful to Mayor Greenberg for taking the lead in developing this new strategy,” said Bill Moore, president of UPS Airlines. “While this plan may have been created at the direction of the Mayor, it represents views from residents and business leaders from all areas of Louisville. UPS looks forward to working alongside Mayor Greenberg and his team to support the plan's success and assist with recruiting great future companies to Louisville.”
“Growing Louisville Together is a bold economic development plan with a vast amount of thought and energy behind it,” said Ja Hillebrand, chairman and CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust. “I want to thank the Mayor for his leadership, for putting together and listening to such a diverse group of community stakeholders and most of all, reaching across the political aisle and working with the state legislature to move our state’s economic engine forward and prioritizing a plan that has actual steps to grow our city, together.”
Condrad Daniels, president of HJI Supply Chain Solutions and incoming board chair of Greater Louisville Inc., noted that there is a role for everyone to play in Growing Louisville Together.
“I believe this plan will help our city grow and also create distinctive roles and responsibilities for organizations that are critical to successful economic development and quality of life,” he said.
Todd Dunn, president of the UAW Local 862, thanked the Mayor for inviting organized labor to the table and noted Louisville is now meeting the pace of other cities that are working aggressively to plan for the future.
“The working men and women of our community are essential to building a strong, growing economy. We are pleased that this plan emphasizes education, skills enhancement, and even stronger apprenticeship programs - and organized labor is committed to working urgently with the Mayor and all the others to make this plan a reality.” A draft version of the plan was unveiled on November 16 during the fifth meeting of 80 community stakeholders, first assembled in August to advise the Louisville Metro Government on development of the plan. The city collected feedback on the draft from the stakeholders and the public and incorporated that feedback into the final version of Growing Louisville Together.
Changes made following community feedback
During the press conference, Mayor Greenberg highlighed changes to Growing Louisville Together and discussed next steps. In response to stakeholder and public comment, new language was added to the economic development strategic plan related to cleanliness, safety, homelessness, small business, sustainability, tourism, and equity for minorities, immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ residents. Some new action items include:
Create a Commercial Property Acquisition Fund to help residents in historically disinvested neighborhoods buy commercial properties.
Launch a comprehensive needs assessment for public transportation that includes robust community and business engagement. Create a strategic plan to address those needs, including operational assessment of TARC routes, schedules, reliability, and financial sustainability.
Reduce the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness by incentivizing creating permanent supportive housing options in private developments.
Develop inclusive public spaces that include gender neutral bathrooms, changing tables in all bathrooms, and designated breastfeeding spaces.
Support investments in maternal and child health (0-3) and childcare infrastructure, including stabilizing and expanding the number of childcare centers and investing in the Healthy Babies Louisville network.
Replicate the REACH program, developed by the Small Business Development Center and the Office for Immigrant Affairs, in coordination with the Office for Women to increase access to entrepreneurship for women, particularly Black and Latina women.
Establish a Hospitality Institute in partnership with local higher education institutions to train people to fill the growing number of jobs in our hospitality industry.
Promote the apprenticeship programs offered through the building trades unions that offer no-cost training and create a pathway into high-quality jobs in electrical, construction, and other industries.
Facilitate connections between job seekers, workforce development organizations, unions, higher education institutions, and green industries to create a variety of quality green jobs and a talent pipeline that attracts green industries.
Connect Lynn Family Stadium to the other sports venues downtown through a “sports corridor” with pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, wayfinding, and new commercial activity.
Advocate for full state funding of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center's proposed expansion and renovation.
In August, Louisville Metro Government hired Indiana-based consulting firms Ginovus and TPMA to conduct an economic analysis and complete the strategic plan, which includes actionable steps and guiding metrics.
Now that the plan is finalized, the next steps include identifying roles and responsibilities for each initiative, budget needs, key performance indicators, and timelines, as well as standing up a new economic development organization. The public-private entity will work with the private business and labor sectors and with the educational institutions and philanthropic leadership across Louisville to enact the plan.
Mayor announces first steps to bring Amtrak service back to Louisville
New service would connect Louisville to Indianapolis and Chicago
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 8, 2023) – Mayor Greenberg announced today that Metro Louisville, in partnership with the Kentucky Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) has received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to explore the viability of a passenger rail line between Louisville and Indianapolis. This 115-mile-long corridor would provide premium public transportation and prioritize safety, accessibility, and equity with the resurgence of passenger rail.
Over the coming months, Metro Government and KIPDA will use the grant funding to begin the first step of the planning process and evaluate key elements for this potential rail line. Once complete, this service development plan would need to be approved by the Federal Railroad Administration to move to the next stage.
“We are so excited to begin the process to potentially bring Amtrak back to Louisville, which would provide travelers new and efficient ways to get to and from Indianapolis, Chicago, and beyond,” said Mayor Greenberg. “We’ve heard from so many Louisvillians eager to take advantage of this service and we can’t wait to get to work on developing a plan to make it a reality.”
The $500,000 grant comes from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Corridor ID Program, which seeks to support projects that have a positive impact on the country consistent with USDOT goals. Metro Government will work with several partners including KIPDA, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the Indiana Department of Transportation, the City of Indianapolis, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization to explore a service development plan for the 115-mile corridor between Louisville and Indianapolis.
In March, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) also submitted a grant application through the same program for the corridor between Indianapolis to Chicago. Combined, these two corridors would make for a 313-mile route that would reconnect Louisville to Chicago and be the first intercity passenger rail operations in the Louisville region in decades.
Additional partners who supported the grant request include Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Greater Louisville Inc., the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, TARC, and the cities of Clarksville, IN and Beechgrove, IN.
“I’m so pleased our community is receiving $500,000 to develop Amtrak rail service between Louisville and Indianapolis,” said Rep. McGarvey. “This is critical for our city’s economic development and will revitalize transportation between our two cities. I’m looking forward to working with federal, state, and local partners to see this project through.”
“Today’s announcement is an exciting step towards providing long desired passenger rail service,” added KIPDA Executive Director Jarrett Haley. “The proposed route would be transformational for economic development and travel opportunities for the region.”
Louisville Metro Council News
Metro Council meeting highlights for Thursday, December 14
Below is a recap of the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting
LOUISVILLE, KY (December 14, 2023) – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Old Business
O-250-23: reallocating the sixth round of ARP funding associated with the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition Project.
O-274-23: ARP reconciliation and authorizing year-end operating budget transfers.
R-147-23: honoring Bishop Walter A. Jones by dedicating the corner of 16th Street and Chestnut Street.
O-276-23: establishment of the One Park Development Area relating to tax increment financing.
O-265-23: approving the Clifton and Crescent Hill Area Plan executive summary and amendment to Plan 2040.
O-273-23: denying the revised district development plan proposed in Case No. 23DDP0034 for the property at 4516 Cane Run Road.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
Councilwoman Fowler recognized the District 14 page, Elayiah Williams.
Councilman Seum recognized the District 13 page, Alex Rediker.
President Winkler recognized the Association of Community Ministries and the Kroger Company and announced the results of the Metro Council Food Donation Drive.
Councilwoman Purvis recognized Colonel John Aubrey and Major Steve Hilton with the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Office for their support during the Juice Bowl parade.
Councilwoman Fowler recognized her Legislative Assistant, Cindy Thieneman for nine years of service.
Councilman Reed recognized the 10th anniversary of the Louisville Cricket Club.
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously.
R-153-23: approving the Jefferson County Clerk’s 2024 Budget.
R-155-23: approving the Jefferson County Sherriff’s 2024 Budget.
R-152-23: accepting $144,500 from the Humana Foundation for a food delivery service in underserved neighborhoods administered by Public Health and Wellness.
R-151-23: accepting the donation of a conservation easement on property owned by Waste Management located at 9005 Brown Austin Road.
Held at Council
O-126-23: imposing a temporary moratorium on development located within the Floyds Fork Special District
The Metro Council meetings will take a break until the organizational meeting on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Public Health and Wellness News
RSV vaccine helps pregnant people protect their babies from RSV
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 infants and young children. Newborns and children with certain medical conditions are more likely to develop serious infection, be hospitalized, and die from RSV infection. The RSV vaccine can be given to pregnant people to protect their newborns or young infants from the severe effects of RSV infection.
The RSV vaccine can be given between the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy. The vaccine produces antibodies in the pregnant person’s body that are transferred to the child through the placenta, offering newborns up to 6 months of protection from RSV after birth. A vaccine decision tool was created to help pregnant people determine if the RSV vaccine is right for them and their child. If you are pregnant and interested in receiving the RSV vaccine, check out the decision tool and speak with your obstetrician. One advantage of receiving the vaccine while you are pregnant is that your baby is protected from the time of birth.
Annual Report is now available
Did you know that from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, our inspectors completed thousands of inspections on places such as restaurants, public pools, hotels, motels, mobile home parks and tattoo and body art studios? Or, that our public health lab tested mosquitoes, urine and blood samples for more than 15 kinds of bacteria or communicable diseases? Or, that our data and policy team provided in depth analysis that helped inform Kentucky legislation?
You can see detailed information about the programs and services LMPHW provides in our FY22-23 Annual Report.
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
LIHEAP Appointments Still Available
Need help paying your heating bills? The LIHEAP program can provide heating assistance and disconnection prevention, helping Louisville families maintain a warm and safe environment. Households up to 150% of the federal poverty guidelines may be eligible for assistance through the program, and the application process is quick and easy. Click here for more information.
WHAS News Features Shavonda Pasha
If you're finding budgeting extra challenging this time of year, you're not alone. Thankfully, Financial Coach Shavonda Pasha has a few tips. Did you see Shavonda's interview with Grace McKenna of WHAS11 News? Shavonda has some great advice for all of us on how to survive the holidays with our wallets (mostly) intact. See the full story here.
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!
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.
Every third Friday of the month, the Museum will once again be open late for After Hours at the Speed. Each After Hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, a cash bar and food available by Wiltshire at the Speed, and of course art!
This month's theme is: Prom Night! Wear your prom best and get ready for a super fun night. Go tacky with your outfit or go classy or wear an outfit that would have got you banned from your high school prom!
Schedule:
5 to 8 p.m.: Art-Making: Make Your Own Prom Corsage!
5 to 9 p.m.: Pop-up Vendors: Vintage wear from Hard Times Collective, Candles from Serene Nights Candle Co., and Permanent Jewelry from jBloom Designs & PermaLinx in the Atrium
5 to 10 p.m.: Don't forget to take your prom photos! A Photo booth from Legacy Photo Booths will be set up in the Grand Hall
5:15 p.m.: Gallery Talk in Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton University Art Museum with Chief Curator Erika Holmquist-Wall
5:45 p.m.: Gallery Talk in Current Speed: Angel Otero/Leslie Martinez with Contemporary Curator, Tyler Blackwell
6 p.m.: DuPont Manual High School "Open Mic" - Students will share creative writing works inspired by pieces in Stories Retold: American Art from the Princeton University Art Museum
6:30 p.m.: Cinema screening of Maestro, tickets sold separately.
6:30 p.m.: Author Reading & Book Signing with Nancy Oeswein, award-winning screenwriter and columnist, featuring her new book Hollow in the English Renaissance Room
7 to 10 p.m.: DJ John Q with a "dance through the decades" set
Come experience the Speed “after hours” as you’ve never experienced it before. Get your tickets here.
Visit Historic Locust Grove this weekend for the 7th annual Holiday Antique Show inside the Visitors' Center. The show will feature antiques for the home, the table, and the holidays.
Antique vendors include Betsy Jones, Eric Lausch, John Wanat, Ray and Kathy Mongenas, Mike Slavin, Steve Hammons, the Sassafras Shop, City Mouse Antiques, and Hudson House.
This free event takes place Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be plenty of free parking and free refreshments for you to enjoy.
Yuletide 2023 returns with a focus on traditional family fun with a whimsical train village, sparkling lights and décor, Holiday Trees, food and beverage options from Martha Lee's Kitchen, a takeaway craft, and Santa!
Advance tickets recommended with limited walkup availability each night. Get your advance tickets here.
Join OneWest for the Winter Wonderland drive-thru holiday lights extravaganza! Get ready to get into the holiday spirit at this event featuring over 200,000 LED lights at Shawnee Park.
The event is free of charge and the entire city is invited to partake in the holiday cheer. Car lines will form at 4501 W. Broadway and the event will take place each night from 6 to 10 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to ensure that Winter Wonderland is a success! Call (502) 907-5147 for more information.
Step into a wonderland of local small businesses at the Sustainable Green Giving Holiday Market, complete with the vibrant Flower Power Vintage Market in The Wild Hops Venue. Here, your choices hold the key to shaping a greener world and a brighter tomorrow.
Get ready to be inspired and 'Give Green' this holiday season with a curated selection of unique and sustainable gifts, including up-cycled art and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Discover the perfect eco-gift for your loved ones and treat yourself to something special, all while nurturing the heart of our community.
And shop sustainably with the Flower Power Vintage Market that will feature more than 20 vintage and handmade vendors! The vintage market will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Come shop sustainably at Logan Street Market this Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come shop small while supporting local artists and craftspeople in the Portland community and grab a gift for someone on your list they won't forget! Vendors will be stationed throughout the museum selling artisan decor, puppets, prints, sculptures, soaps, books, zines, jewelry, and more.
Portland Museum's gift shop will also be rocking a major T-shirt clearance sale! Come get any Portland shirt, including the new "Made in Portland" shirt, for $10 a piece.
The museum will also be providing free holiday sweets while supplies last! Come out and get a bite to eat while supporting the community.
12 Bars of Charity is here! This event is a friendly competition between 5 local charities where the charities are split up into "teams" and each is assigned a team color. There’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by coming together, raising a glass, and spreading cheer through this unforgettable experience!
When you sign up you will receive:
Your team color sweatshirt - this is your ticket into the event.
$15 donation to your favorite local charity.
Drink specials at participating venues.
Free admission into all participation venues.
Once at the event, participants have the freedom to go wherever they want, whenever they want, and with whomever they want! 12 Bars of Charity is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community while creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime!
Join Hard Times Collective this holiday season to drink, be merry, and shop local! For one day only they will be taking over and hosting a pop-up market at Never Say Die Bar in St. Matthews. The pop-up will feature more than 50 local vendors and artisans selling vintage clothing, art, handmade goods and gifts.
Krampus, himself, will be there from 3 to 7 p.m. to take photos with the public. Get your alternative family Christmas card photo taken by a professional photographer who will be capturing the moments, as you sit on Krampus' lap and tell him your deepest, darkest holiday wishes.
The crew at Never Say Die will be serving up holiday themed cocktails while the DJ will be throwing down some sweet beats.
This is a free, family-friendly event.
3900 Shelbyville Rd., Suite #11, Louisville, KY 40207
SweaterFest returns to Headliners Music Hall bringing local music, food, art, vendors and a coat drive benefiting Feed Louisville! To make a donation to the coat drive please bring lightly worn winter clothes to the event.
They will have a stacked lineup of bands performing throughout the day. Performing groups include Snooper, Anemic Royalty, The Ego Trippers, Antithesis, Qwerty, Lucky Star and more!
This is an all-ages events, doors open at noon with the music starting at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 day of show. Gert your advance tickets here.
This Saturday, visit the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage for the West Louisville Holiday Festival! The event will feature photos with Santa and a selfie booth area, ornament personalization, a play area for the kids, local shopping with many great vendors, and food trucks.
Be sure to write a letter to Santa, visit the Reading Reindeers, and grab your free Christmas stocking filled with goodies - compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Live entertainment will be provided by the JCPS Orchestra, The Real Young Prodigies, and local dance teams. And make sure to sign up to win one of the wonderful raffle prizes! There will be bicycles, tablets, turkeys, hams, games, and gift cards given away every 15 minutes. The grand prize drawing will be a flat screen TV!
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Doors open at noon.
Shop small this holiday season at The Flea Off Market's 12th annual Indoor Holiday Bazaar! This pop-up holiday market has over 200 artists, makers, craftspeople, and vendors selling vintage, collectible, and handmade items ensuring you'll find the perfect unique gift!
The event also features food trucks, craft beer, wine, cocktails, the Flea Bar, live music, and pictures with Santa!
This free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grab your family and your favorite holiday attire and join Louisville Silent Disco and TEN20 for a family-friendly silent disco! It will be an afternoon filled with Holiday fun and cheer. The three channels of music will be a family friendly blend of top 40 hits, decades, dance, and kids tunes, with classic holiday hits sprinkled in!
Kids headphones are $5 a pair, and headphones for those 18 and up are $10. Secure yours ahead of time here.
1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206
UPCOMING HOME SPORTS
U of L Men's Basketball- Sunday, December 17th, 2 p.m., versus Pepperdine at KFC Yum! Center
Center For Neighborhoods is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 NeighborhoodInstitute
The NeighborhoodInstitute 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, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Center For Neighborhoods Offices (1126 Berry Blvd. Suite 300), for 11 consecutive weeks (January 13th, 2024 – March 23rd, 2024), followed by a Graduation Celebration on March 30th. 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 5:00 pm on January 5th, 2024.
The Lucille Leggett NeighborhoodInstitute Spring 2024 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
Hildegard House provides a home and compassionate care for individuals at the end of life who have no home or loved ones to care for them so they may die with dignity and access hospice care. It takes 84 Compassionate Companions to provide this weekly care and companionship and we are seeking compassionate volunteers to join our community! Our next volunteer training session will be on Friday, January 12 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday, January 13th from 9 am to 4 pm. Visit our website hildegardhouse.org or call 502-653-1488 to learn more.
Report Street Light Outages to LG&E
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.
The purpose of this monthly newsletter is to communicate with our community partners about events and provide information you may find beneficial to have and share with your neighbors. Our monthly letter will provide you with an overview of crime trends within the division and highlight the work our talented women and men do each day serving our community. We will also provide any information that could impact our neighborhoods and travel such as construction and festivals. Please feel free and share this newsletter with your friends, family, and neighbors. Signing up will ensure they receive the newsletter as soon as it is published.
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
