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On February 24 at 9am, join Councilman Owen at St. Matthew’s Library as part of the Café Louie series.
Tickets on Sale Now
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of its popular lantern festival. Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails by Service Systems Associates — the Zoo’s food and amenity vendor.
The event is wheelchair and stroller-friendly on a paved path. The festival is a rain or shine event and will be held 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights from March 23 – May 19, 2024. In addition, Wild Lights will run every night during JCPS Spring Break, April 1 – 5, 2024. The Zoo will host a special preview night exclusively for Louisville Zoo members on March 22.
Wild Lights is in partnership with Stewart Promotions and Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., an international event design company.
PRICING (children under 3 do not require a ticket)
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.
Thursday and Sundays
- General Admission:
- $22 adults ages 12 – 59
- $18 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
- Louisville Zoo Members:
- $20 adults ages 12 – 59
- $16 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
Fridays and Saturdays
- General Admission:
- $23 adults ages 12 – 59
- $19 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
- Louisville Zoo Members:
- $21 adults ages 12 – 59
- $17 Children ages 3 – 11/Seniors ages 60+
All Wild Lights days:
- Family 4 Pack General Admission: $70
- Family 4 Pack Members: $60
- Active-duty military discount (with valid ID): $18 single ticket (up to three family members)
- Active military family pack: $65
New for 2024, there are a limited number of “Anytime Tickets” redeemable for any night of the event available for purchase.
Tickets to the March 22 exclusive member preview night will be $16 per person (not age variable) and $55 for a Family 4 Pack.
Regular daytime Zoo admission tickets and Wild Lights tickets must be purchased separately. Parking for this event is $7 and can be purchased in advance online or at the Zoo admission windows. For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Mayor Greenberg announced the iconic Bardstown Road traffic lights will be available for auction through March 19, 2024 at GovDeals.com. Due to technical difficulties, the auction will officially launch tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 21. Funds raised from the auction will go toward sidewalk and street repairs along Bardstown Road, and to the Complete Streets Coalition for ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety and traffic.
“This is an effort to show Louisville how great ideas from the community can be turned into action by giving these famous lights a new life and doing some good in the process,” said the mayor. “Maggie Harlow had the great idea to take these lights out of storage and give Louisvillians a chance to own them. Even better, funding is going to help improve our city’s sidewalks and streets. Folks who bid on these lights can enjoy a bit of Louisville history, while knowing they’re also helping build a brighter future.”
“This is a great example of how city government should work when we face challenges. We’re keeping materials out of landfills; we’re keeping the Highlands’ spirit alive; and we’re raising some funds for our beloved city streets,” said Maggie Harlow. “When I saw these lights removed, I knew I had to have one to save the nostalgia of Bardstown Road. I was thrilled that after sharing my idea with Mayor Greenberg, he immediately put me in touch with the Public Works team who put the idea into motion.”
The lights served as long-time staples of the Highlands neighborhood but were removed from operation in spring 2022 following a series of safety studies. The goal was to improve pedestrian safety, with less impact on travel times and traffic and results have been positive.
“This is an exciting example of the positive change that can come when you work together,” said Public Works Director Jennifer Kern. “From Maggie’s great idea to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s partnership on our Bardstown Road safety improvement, and of course the incredible work of our Electrical Maintenance team at Public works, we’re making a lot of great things happen together for our city.”
A total of 55 lights will be available in two sizes. There are 27 of the larger size lights, measuring at 33” x 33” x26.5”. There are 28 of the smaller size lights, measuring at 21” x 21” x 24.75”. Each of the individual lights will be auctioned separately to ensure individuals receive the exact item they placed a bid on.
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Street sweeping season will begin in March and we need your help! If you live on a street that is scheduled to be swept, make sure you move your vehicle off the street 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the day of street sweeping. Sign up to receive text alerts using the Address Lookup tool at Louisvilleky.gov.
There are new traffic patterns with the new construction work along Lexington Road /E. Liberty Street and Cooper Street. The biggest change is that vehicles will NOT be allowed to turn left out of Cooper Street onto Lexington Road or turn left out of Irish Hill Park onto Lexington Road
Our first Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be on Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please do not arrive early as we will not allow vehicles into the parking lot until it starts. Be sure to have all your items separated into categories for easy off-loading. As dates are finalized, the schedule will be added to Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.
Join Brightside and other communities across Kentucky for "Plogging Across the Bluegrass" at Atrium Brewing 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on March 2. Plogging is picking up trash while jogging, but you don't have to jog! Picking up litter is always helpful for our city!
Louisville Metro Public Work’s Clean Collaborative initiative has once again partnered with KYTC District 5, to conduct a litter collection cycle along the interstates within Louisville Metro! The crews have been working on the interstates for the past two weeks and are currently working on I-264. During the month of January, those crews removed approximately 3,400 bags of debris from the interstates. Metro will also fund another collection during the month of March. Watch out for the crews in the reflective vests and use caution as you drive near their work areas!
Recycling and yard waste will be collected every other week until March 11 when weekly yard waste collection resumes.
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The Louisville Asset Building Coalition is providing Free Tax Preparation Services this year from January 22nd through April 15th. Taxes are prepared by IRS Certified Volunteers and has proudly served Jefferson County since 2002, with over 45,000 returns successfully prepared! For District 9 constituents, UCHM (United Crescent Hill Ministries) would generally be the closest location, but anyone can use any of the listed locations. Although walk-ins are welcomed, appointments are preferred. Please bring with you:
- Original Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and/or dependents or social security number verification letter issued by SSA
- Government issued photo identification for you and your spouse
- Form W-2, W-2G, or 1099-R from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099)
- Daycare expenses with the providers’ EIN and amount paid (if applicable)
- Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit, blank check
- A copy of last year’s tax return if available
- Any other relevant information about income and expenses
- Health insurance documents: 1095A, 1095B, or 1095C. If you qualify for an exemption through the Health Insurance Marketplace, bring the Exemption Certificate Number (ECN).
There is an income limit of $66,000.00. Please view the link for more details and locations: https://www.labcservices.org/images/2024/PDF/LABC-Flyer-2024.pdf
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AARP is sponsoring free tax preparation services at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Wednesdays from 10:30AM to 2:30PM. This service provided by AARP has no income cap that would make a taxpayer ineligible for this free service.
Although walk-ins are welcomed if a time slot available, it is recommended that the taxpayer make an appointment to expedite the process and reduce wait times at the site.
You can make an appointment by either accessing the Louisville AARP website at www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or calling 502-650-8991. The location for District 9 is on Frankfort Avenue, which is listed as the Clifton branch on the website.
Taxes are prepped by a group of well-trained, experienced tax preparers who volunteer to provide their services.
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The University of Louisville’s Digital Transformation Center is honored to be a part of the Metro Louisville’s American Rescue Plan grant. Our program aims to upskill over 100 community trainers across all 26 Metro Louisville Districts. As part of the program these 100 community trainers will then train at least 10 community members. Our mission is clear - to create a digitally competent community.
Community trainers will be empowered with free training curriculum, materials, and support through the digital literacy program. Our comprehensive curriculum zeroes in on essential digital skills, including Virtual Collaboration Tools (Microsoft Teams), Conversational Artificial Intelligence (Chat GPT), Forms Data Collection (Microsoft Forms), and Data Analytics (Microsoft Power BI) and training skills. These skills are not just about individual growth; they're the building blocks for creating a digitally proficient community.
Community trainers can apply here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22f16942b574489cba767bd26eaf1363
To register for the program or an information session, or more information, please visit this page: https://express.adobe.com/page/REiG93Nv2sR0F/
Although American Printing House for the Blind (APH) has called Frankfort Avenue home since the 1880s, the original building has been added to 15 times. If you’ve driven by APH lately, you’ll know construction is taking place again! This time, however, APH is taking the front of the building down to the studs – where we’ve uncovered original walls – and building the world’s most accessible museum to showcase both the past and future of the blindness and low vision field. Here are a few updates, courtesy of APH:
- With the excavation of the front of the building, history has come to light. The original limestone block wall from 1883 has been revealed. The white blocks’ size ranges from nearly two feet to three feet in length. That is much larger than today’s cinderblocks.
- Construction continues at the front of the building. The entire second floor has been cleared out. You can see Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) in the distance. For safety, there is a safety fence along the entire exposed area.
Photo credit: Courtesy of APH
Photo alt-text: Original Wall: another picture of the original limestone block wall from 1883- these blocks are white and approximately 2-3 feet in length. Much bigger than your average cinderblock! Second floor looking toward KSB: Looking out from the construction on the 2nd floor, you can see Frankfort Avenue and the front corner of KSB where our new sidewalk runs past. There is a safety fence along the entire exposed area on the front of the building to protect anyone that might venture up on the floors. This entire floor is cleared!
A Conditional Use Permit pre-application to allow the short term rental of a dwelling unit that is not the primary residence of the owner at the address below was filed with Louisville Metro Planning & Design Services on, January 21st, 2024.
Address: 202 Marshall Dr., Louisville, KY 40207
Case Number: 24-CUPPA-0018
Case Manager: Jeremy Chesler (jeremy.chesler@louisvilleky.gov) 502-574-5181
Council District: 9 – Andrew Owen
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, at 6pm
Location: St. Matthews Library 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville, KY 40207
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 - (502) 574-6230.
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, February 22nd: On Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Leslie Jamison for her new book Splinters. She will be joined in conversation by Emily Matchar. THIS EVENT IS TICKETED. This event will be held at Crescent Hill Baptist Church. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/ticketed-leslie-jamison-emily-matchar-crescent-hill-baptist-church-presents-splinters.
Monday, February 26th: On Monday, February 26th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Rebecca Makkai for her new book I Have Some Questions for You. She will be joined in conversation by Katy Yocom. This event will be held at the Louisville Free Public Library. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/rebecca-makkai-katy-yocom-louisville-free-public-library-discusses-i-have-some-questions-you.
Wednesday, February 28th: On Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00pm, Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting Julie Wade and Lisa Dordal for their new books Otherwise and Next Time You Come Home. This event will be held at Carmichael's on Frankfort. To learn more visit https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/julie-wade-and-lisa-dordal-present-otherwise-and-next-time-you-come-home.
Wednesday, February 28th: On Wednesday, February 28th from 1:30pm – 2:30pm, the Crescent Hill Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library will host an Afternoon Book Discussion. The book of choice is The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.
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. https://www.lfpl.org/events/17733
Wednesday, March 27th: Save the date! On Wednesday, March 27th at 9:30am, have Coffee with Councilman Owen. This is an opportunity for District 9 residents to come meet with Councilman Owen and discuss any issues or concerns in the district. There is no formal program, so stop by anytime from 9:30am until 11:00am for great coffee and conversation.
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