 Chat With Your Councilor
When: Wednesday March 27, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7 pm
Where: Iroquois Library- 601 W Woodlawn Ave.
Join us next Wednesday, March 27th for this month's Chat With Ruhe! I would love to the opportunity to meet with you and share idea's on how we can improve our district. We will meet at 6:30 pm at the Iroquois Library basement. Bring your questions and concerns so that we may work on them together.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
 District 21 Takes on SLCM Families Helping Families Dinner
Thursday night, our District 21 team and some amazing constituents attended the South Louisville Community Ministry Families Helping Families dinner at the Speed Arts Museum. We are excited for this new project that will provide families in the south end with resources they need for everyday life.
Thank you SLCM for hosting us!
 Trash the Trash
Join Our Spring Clean-Up Community Action
When: April 13, 2024, 9 am - 11 am
Where: Orchards of Beechmont
On April 13, my staff and I will be partnering with Brightside to kick off the cleanup of Southern Parkway and 3rd St. near the Watterson. We have informed Brightside that approximately 10 individuals will participate in this meaningful activity. District 21 is providing coffee and donuts.
In case of bad weather on April 13, we will reschedule for April 20.
We eagerly anticipate you joining us for this beautifying event!
Waterfront Park was nominated by the editors of USA Today as a Top Riverwalk in the US.
The park is one of the 20 riverwalks around the country nominated by a panel of travel experts and the final winner is chosen by the public. Our Waterfront is currently ranked #2 in the nation in some prestigious company, and we need your help to secure the top spot in the country!
Here are 4 easy things you can do:
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Cast your vote for Waterfront Park here.(or via this link - https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-riverwalk-2024/waterfront-park-louisville-kentucky/ )
- Keep voting every day between now and April 8th at noon (11:59am).
- Send the voting link to all of your friends and family and ask them to cast their vote for Waterfront Park every day!
- Share that you voted for Waterfront Park on social media.
 Rental Registry is OPEN
Attention Rental Property Owners,
The Department of Codes & Regulations has initiated their new Rental Registry program and your action is required. Property owners must register all their rental units with the city and pay a fee ranging from $25 to $250; failure to register is subject to a fine up to $100 per day per housing unit.
The registry will provide accurate and up-to-date contact information for property owners and management companies to help the city better identify and contact the responsible parties should Code Enforcement Officers find code violations at a rental property. Louisville Metro Government will randomly select properties from the list each year to undergo inspections to ensure the units meet the city code of ordinances.
Registration is available online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/codes-regulations/. Property owners/managers may also apply in person with the Department of Codes & Regulations at 444 S. 5th St., Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40202.
 Eggcessible Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: Des Pres Park 4709 Lowe Rd
The Center for Accessible Living is hosting an Eggcessible Egg Hunt and would love for you to participate!
Call to RSVP to Lauren at 502.589.6620 ext 116
 LMPD 7th Division Easter Event
LMPD 7th division is hosting an Easter event March 23rd. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, bouncy house, face painting, prizes and more! The event will be held at Highview Park from 2pm-4pm. Make sure come out for a great time!
 4th Annual Molo African Gala
Molo Village CDC is hosting their annual gala Saturday March 23rd at the Muhammad Ali Center. All are welcome, please purchase tickets below.
 Americana Community Center- Empowering Dreams
Americana is excited to invite you to the upcoming community event coming up on Wednesday, March 27th, at 6:30 pm. To kick off promptly at 6:30 pm, They kindly request your presence by 6:15 pm. This session marks the second part of their two-part series on banking, focusing on small businesses.
Presenter will discuss crucial topics, such as completing a lending application and offering tips for successful lending requests. Whether you're interested in starting a small business or already have one, this event promises valuable insights.
Interpreters will be available for the following languages:
- Spanish
- Arabic
- French
- Somali
- Burmese
Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you think might benefit from this event!
 Meet your Beat Officer- Community Forum
Join LMPD's Division officers at this event. Here you will build communal relationships and learn about the different challenges we are facing in Louisville.
 Wild Lights to Return to Louisville
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.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.
 Shakespeare in the Parks come to Iroquois Park
Don't miss this amazing show coming to Iroquois Amphitheater Sunday, April 21st!
This is a free event and great for the whole family!
 Recycling Do's and Don'ts
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do:
- Make sure the lid is closed flat
- Break the boxes down flat to maximize space
Don't:
- Set boxes beside the cart
- Leave lid open or overflow the cart
 Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner (2024)
The Office of Planning’s Library Hours return in 2024! City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning will be available to answer questions about zoning (What is zoning? Why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including Middle Housing. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
LIHEAP CRISIS COMPONENT ENROLLMENT IS OPEN
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting appointments for the annual Crisis Component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program assists income-eligible households in Jefferson County with home heating costs on a first-come, first-served basis, now through March 29, 2024, or until funds are depleted.
This program assists eligible households facing a home heating emergency, such as imminent loss of heat, low fuel supply, or eviction due to unpaid utility bills. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility.
 Solo Art Exhibit
Mark your calendars, Payton Thomas, is having a solo exhibition on 4/5/24 @6:30pm in the Mellwood Art Center. Be sure to come out, enjoy great art and show your support!
 Grant Writing 101
the Office for Immigrant Affairs is hosting their first-ever free grant writing workshop exclusively for Nonprofits.
This event is ideal for small and new organizations and will be conducted at two different locations and times to accommodate more participants.
Register for the date that is best for you!
 TreeFest
TreeFest Louisville is coming to Petersburg Park on Saturday, April 13. We are still looking for volunteers to plant trees and help with the event.
 See A Pothole? Report It
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1121, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
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
 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!
  COLLIDER Arts Day celebrates seven years of LFPL’s Artist-in-Residence program
Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 18, 2024) – The South Central Regional Library’s COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program is marking seven years of connecting the public with art and the people who make it at the first-ever COLLIDER Arts Day. On this Saturday, March 23 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), twenty former COLLIDER artists will convene at the South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, to showcase the work they developed in the COLLIDER studio space and conduct a day full of free hands-on art workshops, appearances, and performances.
COLLIDER Arts Day is free for all ages and highlights include:
COLLIDER Arts Day is made possible through generous funding from Councilwoman Madonna Flood and Louisville Metro Council.
About the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence program:
Launched when the South Central Regional Library opened in late 2017, the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence program has since provided studio space, supplies, and stipends for 71 residencies. It has cultivated artists from all over Louisville, and connected the public directly with working artists through open studio hours and workshops. Generous funding from Councilwoman Madonna Flood makes the COLLIDER Artist-In-Residence program possible. More on the program and the participating artists can be found here - www.LFPL.org/COLLIDER
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
Applications for July – December COLLIDER artists are now open. All artist types are encouraged to apply, including, but not limited to visual artists, traditional craftspeople, musicians, dancers, digital artists, and writers.
Application at www.LFPL.org/COLLIDER
Deadline: March 31, 2024
  Adaptive and Inclusive Programming at Berrytown
Along with its special events, Berrytown Recreation Center is also hosting Adaptive and Inclusive programming every second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Come out to enjoy bingo and lunch, along with various activities such as chair volleyball, archery and more!
 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!
   Winter Yard Waste Schedule
Recycling AND yard waste will be collected every other week until March 11 when weekly yard waste collection resumes.
 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.
 The Food Literacy Project is Hiring
The Food Literacy Project’s mission is youth transforming their communities through food, farming, and the land. Working toward a vision for a healthy and equitable community where people and places thrive since 2006, the Food Literacy Project engages youth, their families, schools and neighbors in hands-on learning and leadership development experiences with farming and fresh foods at outdoor classrooms on urban farms, in school gardens, classrooms and kitchens, and through our mobile education garden, Truck Farm. The organization advances a more just and sustainable food system and strengthens communities, positioning youth as drivers of personal and social change. The Food Literacy Project’s values include:
ENERGY: We are bold and inspired by our community.
ROOTS: We are grounded and purposeful, connected with people and dedicated to sustainably
addressing community needs.
DISCOVERY: We embrace the joy of learning by doing.
CULTIVATION: We bring great care to our work and relationships; we nourish growth in our community, and in turn are nourished ourselves.
ABUNDANCE: We leverage our community’s diverse assets to achieve personal and social change.
JUSTICE: We pursue fairness and equity.
The Food Literacy Project is hiring a Director of Finance and administration.
Click the button below to learn more.
   
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