As temperatures have been plummeting across Kentucky, feeling sick can be especially concerning these days. Could your symptoms be caused by COVID-19 or the flu? Home Test to Treat is a program that offers free tests and free around-the-clock treatment (if eligible) for COVID-19 and flu at home seven days a week. No insurance needed!
The free virtual treatment program is available to anyone over 18, and they must register online, or call 1-800-682-2829 for additional assistance. Any adult with a current positive test (home tests quality) for COVID-19 or flu can enroll to receive free telehealth care and, if prescribed, medication delivered to their home or sent to a local pharmacy.
Adults who do not have COVID-19 or flu may enroll and receive free COVID/Flu home test panel kits if they are uninsured, underinsured or are enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs health care system, or the Indian Health Services. If recipients test positive at a future time, they can receive free telehealth care and, if prescribed, treatment.
The program will be active until the end of April.
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One of the missions of the League of Women Voters Louisville is to educate voters on all issues that affect our lives. In essence, all issues are voting issues. Our Democracy in Action programs every 3rd Monday at 5:30pm work to inform voters about critical issues: voting rights, local health issues, crime and safety, public education, childcare and housing needs, civics education and our environment. These programs are open to the public and there is always a question-and-answer time after each program. All are welcome!
-League President Dee Pregliasco
UCHM will be hosting a Valentine's Day Dance to Celebrate our 50th anniversary. The Dance will be held on February 9th from 7pm-10pm at St. Leonard - 440 Zorn Ave – and there will be a guest performance by "The Checkmates". Tickets can be purchased in person at UCHM Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-3:30pm. Singles $15 and Couples $25. Concessions will be available.
Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and a romantic treat by a warm bonfire! This year’s Valentine’s Day hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest will include two options: a candlelit hike with hot chocolate for you and your partner or a candlelit hike leading to a private bonfire with a table for two and a s’mores kit. Click here for more details and to get tickets.
 Louisville Parks and Recreation is always looking for volunteers to help out with special projects, litter clean-ups, tree plantings, coaches for youth leagues, etc. Available opportunities can be found via the virtual volunteer portal (below) and by checking out our social media outlets! For more information, please click HERE.
Thanks to the Parks Alliance of Louisville, Alberta O. Jones was the first Louisville Parks and Recreation Park to have access to free high-speed internet. With its success, Metro Technology Services is strategically placing WiFi in several more parks, with the goal of internet in at least ten more by spring.
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Christmas tree drop-off is still available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at three locations. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off.
HOURS & LOCATIONS
December 28 - January 27th - Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Locations:
- East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue (Closes at 3:00pm on Saturdays)
Metro Public Works will also provide curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District. Residents with city yard waste collection may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees may not be in plastic bags and all decorations must be removed. Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see if and when tree pickup is available.
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Evolve502 is grateful for the support of Metro Government and Metro Council in making access to college easier for students and families in Louisville. We are closing in on meeting the $3 million match from the FY2023 Metro budget and hope to cross the finish line this spring. To date we’ve raised more than $25 million toward our $50 million goal to offer a generation of students a tuition-free postsecondary education.
We wanted to send you a quick update/progress report on Evolve502’s effort to enroll JCPS graduates in a two-year tuition-free postsecondary education opportunity. In the first three years Evolve502 enrolled more than 1,500 JCPS graduates in college at Jefferson or Simmons College of Kentucky; 21 of those students live in district 9 and 5 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. 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. Apply Here: (https://evolve502.org/apply/).
Do you have a free, arts-related event coming up in April, May, or June that needs support? Check out the Community Event Mini-Grants program from Fund for the Arts!
These mini-grants are designed to make supportive grant awards throughout the year to organizations and artists presenting multi-disciplinary, multigenerational, free gatherings with arts included. Be sure to get an application in by February 16 for consideration in the spring grant cycle!
Learn more and apply: https://fundforthearts.org/.../community-event-mini-grants/
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning invites you to attend a community open house to present and discuss a draft of the Mixed-Housing & Mixed-Use Development Priority Area Map. Two opportunities to participate are available. Join us at either location on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to review the map, learn more about the project, talk with city planners, and provide feedback!
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
- 1 – 3 PM at the Western Library (604 S. 10th Street)
- 6 – 8 PM at the Newburg Library (4800 Exeter Ave)
What is the Mixed-Housing & Mixed-Use Development Priority Area Map?
The Office of Planning is working with national planning and urban design firm Opticos Design to create this priority land use map. As Louisville Metro strives to increase housing choice and opportunity, this map will further assist in guiding the location of mixed-use and mixed-housing developments across all communities.
This project is part of the ongoing LDC Reform process. To learn more, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform or contact ldcreform@louisvillky.gov.
You are invited to attend a PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE READOPTION OF THE PLAN ELEMENTS OF LOUISVILLE METRO’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PLAN 2040).
Subject Property: LOUISVILLE METRO
Case Number: 23-COMPPLAN-0001
Case Manager: JOSEPH HABERMAN, PLANNING MANAGER (joseph.haberman@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Date: FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE to allow a structure to occupy greater than 30% of the area of the required rear yard.
Subject Property: 3707 Grandview Avenue
Case Number: 23-VARIANCE-0175
Case Manager: Jeremy Chesler (jeremy.chesler@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT for a short-term rental of a dwelling unit that is not owner-occupied.
Subject Property: 2821 GRINSTEAD DRIVE
Case Number: 23-CUP-0235
Case Manager: AMY BROOKS (AMY.BROOKS@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and will continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You may also participate online, and view case material by visiting: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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You are invited to attend a PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE READOPTION OF THE PLAN ELEMENTS OF LOUISVILLE METRO’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (PLAN 2040).
Subject Property: LOUISVILLE METRO
Case Number: 23-COMPPLAN-0001
Case Manager: JOSEPH HABERMAN, PLANNING MANAGER (joseph.haberman@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Date: FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow a short-term rental that is not the primary residence of the owner.
Subject Property: 3214 Rock Creek Drive
Case Number: 23-CUP-0176
Case Manager: Molly Clark (molly.clark@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Date: MONDAY, February 5, 2024
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
Learn how to watch and participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
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NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING NOTIFICATION LETTER
A Conditional Use Permit pre-application to allow short term rental of a carriage house at the address below was filed with Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services on, Jan, 5th 2024. The property owner maintains their primary residence in one dwelling unit on the property and will use the second dwelling unit, in the carriage house, to host short term rental guests.
ADDRESS: 223 S. Birchwood Ave. Louisville, KY 40206
CASE NO: 24-CUPPA-0006
CASE MANAGER: Jeremy Chesler (jeremy.chesler@louisvilleky.gov)
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9
APPLICANT: Matthew Yarger
This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting to discuss this application will be held on:
DATE & TIME: Monday, February 12th, 2024, at 6pm
LOCATION: Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206
Matthew Yarger is the primary point of contact for any questions or comments and will be present onsite, hosting the meeting. If you cannot attend this meeting and would like to discuss this proposal, please contact the applicant: Matthew Yarger- matt.yarger@gmail.com. If you have questions about this application, or would like to view the case file, please visit: http://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design or contact Louisville Metro Planning Design Services at: Metro Development Center 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40202.
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Jasmine Presley or call 574-1109.
Thursday, January 25th: On Thursday, January 25th at 7:00pm, the Frankfort Ave Carmichael’s bookstore will be hosting former poet laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson for a reading of her new book Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts. To learn more visit: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/crystal-wilkinson-presents-praisesong-kitchen-ghosts
Monday, January 29th: The St. Matthews Louisville Free Public Library will host a Microsoft Excel 1 class from 10:am-11:30am. This class is an introduction to Microsoft Excel, a program used to create spreadsheets. Topics include entering data, simple formatting, and basic formulas. Patrons will need to bring their physical library card or get a replacement and know their password/pin in order to check out a laptop from the computer kiosk before the class begins. It is recommended that patrons not proficient in using a touch pad also bring a mouse. Signups are required. Email patricia.christopher@lfpl.org or sign up. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17469
Monday, January 29th: The St. Matthews Louisville Free Public Library will host an English Conversation Club from 6:00pm–7:00pm. This event will happen every Monday at the same time and location through February 26, 2024. English Conversation Club allows English language learners to practice English with volunteers of native or near-native fluency. For English language learners, ECC is a great way to practice English while getting to know their neighbors and American culture. Volunteers in turn can meet their new neighbors and help new Louisvillians feel welcome. For more information email Kelli.Miller@lfpl.org, or call 502-547-1771. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17453
Wednesday, January 31st: The Crescent Hill Louisville Free Public Library is hosting Baby Storytime from 10:00am-10:30am. Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of playtime. Ages 0 to 24 mos. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17738
Wednesday, January 31st: The St. Matthews Louisville Free Public Library is hosting Baby Storytime from 10:15am-11:00am. Baby Storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 2. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17482
Wednesday, January 31st: The Crescent Hill Louisville Free Public Library is hosting Toddler Storytime from 10:45am-11:030am. Toddler Storytime focuses on Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging Storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17752
Wednesday, January 31st: The St. Matthews Louisville Free Public Library is hosting Toddler Storytime from 11:15am-11:45am. Toddler Storytime focuses on Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging Storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3. To learn more, please visit https://www.lfpl.org/events/17517
Wednesday, January 31st: Crescent Hill Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm-2:30pm
True Grit by Charles Portis tells the story of Mattie Ross, who is just 14 when the coward Tom Chaney shoots her father in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and robs him of his life, his horse, and $150 in cash. Filled with an unwavering urge to avenge her father's blood, Mattie finds and, after some tenacious finagling, enlists one-eyed Rooster Cogburn, the meanest available US Marshal, as her partner in pursuit, and they head off into Indian Territory after the killer.
Copies of this book are available at the Crescent Hill Library circulation desk. There are a limited number of digital copies of this book available for download from the library's website.
Friday, February 9th: UCHM Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary
UCHM will be hosting a Valentine's Day Dance to Celebrate their 50th anniversary. The Dance will be held on February 9th from 7pm-10pm at St. Leonard - 440 Zorn Ave – and there will be a guest performance by "The Checkmates". Tickets can be purchased in person at UCHM Monday-Thursday from 9:30am-3:30pm. Singles $15 and Couples $25. Concessions will be available. Please call 502.893.0346 or visit in-person at 150 State Street.
Saturday, February 17th: Louisville Academy of Music Celebrates 70 Years
Louisville Academy of Music invites you to join us as we celebrate our 70th anniversary with some exciting guests, and a program featuring words and music from our incredible students! All are welcome for a celebratory afternoon of performances, mini music lessons, trivia, interactive fun, and of course birthday cake! The event will take place at 2740 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. It is also free and open to the public.
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