 District 21 Sidewalk Check-in
We are looking to repair our district’s worst sidewalks and we need your help!
Here is what we need you to do:
Step 1: Take a photo of a cracked sidewalk.
Step 2: Email the picture to betsy.ruhe@louisvilleky.gov
In your email, please make sure to include the street address where the sidewalk can be located. We appreciate your participation in making our district better!
 Beechmont Neighbors Decorate for the Holidays
On Saturday, December 16th, our Beechmont neighbors gathered today to decorate the Gazebo at Southern Parkway and Woodlawn. It sparkles once the sun goes down so make sure you pass by! Thank you again to our community members!
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Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland featuring Louisville’s only authentic outdoor ice-skating rink, photos with Santa, the Brent Street Holiday Market, trackless train rides and so much more.
The stunning 100'x50' outdoor ice-skating rink is an authentic sheet of ice featuring festive holiday music, skate rentals for all ages and connected concession stand bar. General admission tickets include 60 minutes of ice time and complimentary skate rental.
Shop dozens of specialty gift ideas from local and regional makers across 20 outdoor pop-up shops lining Brent Street in the Holiday Market. The pop-up Holiday Market will take place on Nov. 24–26; Nov. 30–Dec. 3; Dec. 7–10; December 14–23.
Get creative during your own personal photoshoot with Santa himself at his all-new Louisville workshop located on Brent Street. $10 tickets include admission for groups of up to six people. Photos with Santa will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 2 & 3; Dec. 9 & 10; Dec. 18–23.
Check out the full attraction schedule here and get your tickets here!
731 Brent St., Louisville, KY 40204
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 Wilder Park Hosts Community Trivia Night
Wilder Par will be hosing a Trivia night event February 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Wilder Park Community Center, 120 West Fairmount Ave.
The event will be limited to 40 contestants and the subject of the questions will be based off the history of the Wilder Park Neighborhood! History hints will be posted on our facebook page starting in January.
The suggested donation to reserve your entry is $5 - Mail with name, phone # and email to Wilder Park Neighborhood Association, 120 West Fairmont Ave. by January 31, 2024
For more info contact Jane Hagan Smith at 502-552-8087
 Art Show Benefits Adults with Mental Illness
Be sure to come enjoy Wellspring's art show Friday, January 5th in support of adults with mental illness. This event will take place at Mellwood Art Center’s Pigment Gallery.
The client Art Show is made possible with grant funds from The Snowy Owl Foundation. Mellwood’s Pigment Gallery (1860 Mellwood Ave.) will display the Wellspring client art January 5-28, 2024. An Opening Night Reception takes place Friday, January 5th 4:30-6:30pm. Items are for sale and clients receive 70% of the sale price.
See you there!
 Hildegard House seeking volunteers for 2024
Are You Being Called?
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.
 January Anti-Racism Challenge
LLA hosts their Anti-Racism Challenge starting this January! Once a week in January, participants will receive an email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. These range from reading an article, contacting an elected official, watching a film or viewing an exhibit by Black artists, patronizing a Black business, etc. We ask participants to choose and complete 3 of the listed activities. The purpose is to keep us all focused and active in challenging racism. This is a personal Challenge -- no one needs to report back to us. Those who wish to participate simply provide their email address (we never share anyone's information) and that puts them on the list to receive our ARC email each week. Sign up today if you're up for the challenge!
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.
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.
Louisville Parks and Recreation annual golf passes for the 2024 calendar year on sale now!
Louisville Parks and Recreation’s annual golf passes for the 2024 calendar year are now available for purchase in person and online. Click on the "More Information" button below to learn how you can buy yours today!
 Youth-Led Social Action Program
In partnership with Louisville Metro Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods Youth Engagement Services, The Book Works is hosting a Neighborhood Youth Board for young people (ages 13 to 21) who are living in the Beechmont Neighborhood and/or learning online-only (through JCPS Pathfinder School of Innovation or other online only programs).
The Neighborhood Youth Board team will learn new skills and increase their understanding of social justice topics important to them. In the Spring, the team will design and implement a Social Justice Action Project.
Members will be eligible for up to $1,000 stipends for attending meetings twice a week starting December 11, 2023 through May 29, 2024 (no meetings during JCPS winter break and spring break). Meetings will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
For more information, email Darby Phillips, The Book Works Program Coordinator or check out the website: https://www.thebookworks.org/nyb/
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Louisville Free Public Library partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee to host regional competition
The Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) has partnered with Scripps National Spelling Bee to be a regional host of the Spelling Bee in 2024. The regional competition will be held at the Main Library, 301 York Street, on Saturday, March 9, and will bring together students from local elementary and middle school to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May.
The Louisville region encompasses 28 counties in north-central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Schools interested in competing should register online through Scripps National Spelling Bee at spellingbee.com. Individuals and organizations interested in supporting the Library’s participation in the Bee can donate to the Library Foundation online at LFPLFoundation.org, or by calling (502) 754-1702.
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  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.
  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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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.
La Escuelita is Hiring
La Escuelita is in search of a Director for the La Escuelita Learning Hub! La Escuelita provides afterschool programming and supportive services for immigrant families.
You can submit your application by clicking the button below:
 
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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