Fan Fair to provide hundreds of free electric fans to people in need tomorrow morning

Ninth annual giveaway to distribute donated fans to seniors, people with disabilities

It’s time once again for Fan Fair, Louisville Metro Government’s annual giveaway of free electric box fans. The event – sponsored by the Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens (OADC) and the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) – distributes hundreds of donated electric fans to local seniors and people with disabilities, helping them keep their homes cool and comfortable during the summer months. 

The fans have been donated by local businesses, community organizations, and residents, and will be distributed at Fan Fair – scheduled for Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave.).

Fans will be available at no cost for seniors 60 and older – as well as for individuals with documented, physical disabilities – on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit of one fan per qualified individual.

To receive a free electric fan, you must:

• Be 60 years or older OR have documentation verified by a physician of a physical disability
• Be a resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt counties
• Provide proof of address and age

In addition to the fan giveaway, a resource fair will be held at the Edison Center, providing attendees with basic information about local resources. Participating vendors include JenCare Senior Medical Center, CenterWell Senior Primary Care, UofL Brown Cancer Center, AARP Kentucky, the Department for Aging and Independent Living, Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare, WellCare, Oak Street Health, Project Warm, Aetna, and Kynect. Many other community organizations, including Masterson’s Catering, gave financial donations toward the purchase of fans. Read more about Fan Fair. 

Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries school supply drive through July 26

KY 61-Preston Transportation Plan seeks input by June 18

The KY 61-Preston Transportation Plan identifies short- and long-term corridor improvements for future project development and implementation by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Louisville Metro Government. The study area spans across KY 61 (Preston Highway) from Commerce Crossings Drive to Briden Avenue. Essentially, the seven miles from the Watterson Expressway to the Gene Snyder Freeway. Survey submissions from the public will be used to ensure the proposed improvements in this study resonate with local needs and community preferences. We will be accepting comments and surveys through June 18.  Surveys can be completed online or e-mailed to john.callihan@aecom.com. See handouts and paper surveys from the May 21 meeting. En espanol: handouts and paper surveys.  Review the project webpage:  https://transportation.ky.gov/DistrictFive/Pages/Jefferson-County---KY-61-Preston-Highway-Planning-Study-5-80205.aspx Review the study Story Map:  https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cd07d573958d4591a1fa05a046030a67 Study Online Survey:  https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ae46f64cb0154e7990ff1a4c299deb1e

2025 Budget hearing schedule

Budget hearings continue through the June 20 Metro Council vote. Links to the Mayor's proposed budget, the Budget hearing schedule, and other related information are at: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council The special budget committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m. for the reading of the final FY25 Ordinance. The final FY25 Budget vote will be on the Metro Council agenda Thursday, June 20.

Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration 2024 events

Juneteenth is a platform dedicated to organizing and celebrating Juneteenth in Louisville. Our mission is to provide a space for people to learn about the significance of Juneteenth and participate in events and activities that honor the holiday. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, commemorates the day on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that all enslaved people were to be freed. This came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued and marked a significant turning point in the fight for freedom and equality.

On our website, you'll find resources and information about the history of Juneteenth, as well as details about events and activities happening in Louisville. We believe that Juneteenth is not just a holiday, but a symbol of hope and progress. We're committed to creating a space where people can come together to celebrate this important event and continue the work of building a more just and equitable society.

Belle of Louisville cruises to highlight African American Heritage

The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage joins the Belle of Louisville’s Our River City cruise to highlight African American Heritage on the Ohio River, the intersection between art, culture, and the environment – so important to the River City.

The River City owes much of its authentic culture to the many African American men and women who labored to make it so. Join us on a heritage cruise as we take a journey back in time to explore the stories of some extraordinary people who built the River City experience as we know it today. 

Friday, June 14, 1 to 3 p.m., the cruise experience will include: 

• A narrated presentation about the history of Louisville and Southern Indiana through a unique perspective – the Ohio River.
• Jug Band Music in the River City,  a presentation by Michael L. Jones, Louisville journalist, and author of “Louisville Jug Music: From Earl McDonald to National Jubilee”. Jones will be on deck to discuss how Jug Band music was forged on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers during the nineteenth century. Jug band music was the early soundtrack for a new nation, and the River City was at the heart of it all.
• An exhibition showcasing award-winning photographs from the annual Ripple Effects: Exploring Water in Louisville Photo Contest, by K-12 students who captured images of what water means to them. Water is a vital element to life on Earth and our city is fortunate to be nestled along the mighty Ohio River.

Ticket information is here!

June 17 - Kentucky Opera’s “Amplify Songs of Justice” concert

The Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration is underway with a series of community events leading up to Juneteenth on June 19. As part of this year’s celebration, the Kentucky Opera will host “Amplify Songs of Justice” for the second consecutive year.

“Amplify Songs of Justice” is a free concert featuring original commissioned songs about the Civil Rights movements. The evening will showcase five compositions by American operatic baritone Jorell Williams, with lyrics by Louisville Metro Councilwoman Dr. Paula McCraney (D-7).

Voices from across Louisville, including churches and college choirs, will join members of the Kentucky Opera Juneteenth Jubilee Choir for a concert celebrating African American culture and music.

The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health, located at 708 Magazine Street. This is a free event, but tickets are required. You may sign up for free tickets online at: https://secure.kyopera.org/amplify-songs-of-justice-2024.

JCPS summer feeding sites and mobile stops

JCPS is helping feed their students over the summer months. They have several open summer feeding sites in the area where the community children can receive a breakfast and lunch (must stay on site to eat both meals). The sites include Conway Middle, PRP High, Eisenhower Elem and Western High.

JCPS have mobile stops, including:

• Riverview Park (12:20 to 12:40 p.m.) 8202 Greenwood Road
• Scenic Acres (12:50 to 1:15 p.m.) 7511 Cane Run Road
• River Oaks (11 to 11:30 a.m.) 3416 Kramers Lane
• Riverport Landings (11:30 to 1:55 a.m.) 3400 Cathe Dykstra Way
• Pioneer Mobile (10:35 to 10:55 a.m.) 4316 Cane Run Road

JCPS is adding Sylvania Park (6650 Sylvania 5 Road) for a couple of days to gauge interest starting Monday, June 10 from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m.  

You can also visit jcps.nutrislice.com for menus and locations or follow the link below listing all JCPS sites:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZmN4s7RkDcyKmOuwAD8DalHCDP4hDwxpft7H7rriVU/edit?usp=sharing

June 14 to 23 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Iroquois Amphitheater

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to the Iroquois Amphitheater June 14 to 23! Dive into the enchanting world of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's timeless classic, presented by ACT Louisville Productions, the creative minds behind The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music. 

Tickets start at $19 and are on sale now at actlouisville.com or iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Groups buying tickets through Group Sales get a discount, and groups of 15 and larger get a 15 percent discount on admission.

Box office hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at 1080 Amphitheater Road. Read more about Joseph and the lineup of summer entertainment at iroquoisamphitheater.com. 

Kentuckiana Pride Parade and Pride Festival June 15

From Kentuckiana Pride: Join us on the Big 4 Lawn for the 2024 Kentuckiana Pride Festival. The parade kicks off at noon in NuLu and continues to the festival grounds where we have an amazing entertainment lineup!

We are expecting an at capacity crowd for this year's Kentuckiana Pride Festival. Purchasing your tickets in advance will ensure you have access to the festival. A capacity limit has been put in place to ensure guests at the Kentuckiana Pride Festival continue to have a safe and fun experience.

The following streets will be closed during the following times for the Kentuckiana Pride Parade and Pride Festival: 

8 a.m. Friday, June 14 to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, June 15

• River Road from East Witherspoon Street/Preston Street to Frankfort Avenue

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15

• Wenzel Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street
• Campbell Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street
• East Market Street from Preston Street to Baxter Avenue
• Preston Street from Market Street to Witherspoon Street 

No parking areas

8 a.m. Friday, June 14 to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, June 15

• River Road from East Witherspoon Street/Preston Street to Frankfort Avenue

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15

• Wenzel Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street
• Campbell Street from Main Street to Jefferson Street
• East Market Street from Preston Street to Baxter Avenue
• Preston Street from Market Street to Witherspoon Street 

These street closures will be on the WAZE app as well.

Remember the Camp Taylor Elementary School pantry as you shop

Tiffany Bolling from the Family Resource Center has reached out to request food donations for the school pantry at Camp Taylor Elementary School. 

Not only do we feed our students and their families at Camp Taylor and Audubon Traditional Elementary Schools, we also have a food pantry in front of the school to feed the community. 

Our pantry is usually stocked through Dare to Care, but the food goes so quickly. Our homeless demographic has doubled from last school year. I am trying to keep up with the nutritional support I can provide, but it's a struggle.

If you are able to assist in getting us food to fill our pantry, donations can be sent to: Camp Taylor Elementary School, The Kid Connection FRC, 1446 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY, 40213. 

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format.

District 10 events

LMAS news and announcements

June 9 - Party to help raise money for LMAS

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Please check dates and times at wfpl.org.  Tom Causey: Adventures in Outer Space, June 8, 11 a.m. to noon. Out of this world mysteries and laughter highlight a fantastic trip to other “worlds” where things are not always what they seem. Magical surprises such as teleportations, vanishes, mind reading, transformations and defying the rules of gravity await the adventurer. As always, the show invites participation and makes the kids the stars. Ages 6-12. Space Escape, June 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Put your puzzle skills to the test at the next Outpost escape room adventure! Ages 10-19. Teen Chess Club, June 10, 3 to 5 p.m. Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19.  Friends of the Library meeting, June 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 574-1672 for virtual options.  Kids Club, June 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Drop in every Tuesday for some afternoon fun. Each week will be a different activity. Crafts, board games, LEGOs and more! Ages 4-10.  Teen Post-Up, June 11, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19.  Teen Art Club, June 12, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19. Baby Storytime, June 13, 10:15 to 11 a.m. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. Toddler Storytime, June 13, 11:15 a.m. to noon. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-3. Teen Lounge,  June 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m. For long-time anime lovers and newcomers alike, join us every week as we watch popular films and series from your favorite genres. Ages 10-19.

Through June 16 - Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo 

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the extension of Wild Lights, now glowing through June 16. This extension coincides with May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and the launch of a photo contest in celebration of National Photo Month inviting guests to capture and share their experiences at the magical lantern festival.

Wild Lights features a 1.4-mile trail adorned with more than 60 hand-crafted illuminated art displays depicting scenes from nature, coral reefs and figures from Chinese mythology. Guests will enjoy a beautiful outdoor stroll complete with live cultural performances nightly including agility and acrobatics, mask-changing and more. Special handcrafted goods, Asian-inspired food and craft cocktails are available for purchase during festival evenings. Wild Lights is wheelchair and stroller friendly and runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights. Event capacity is limited; the Zoo recommends guests reserve desired dates early.

July 6 - ROARchestra at the Louisville Zoo

Partnership between the Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra brings back popular ROARchestra Concert for a wild evening of music and wildlife July 6 The Louisville Zoo and Louisville Orchestra are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of ROARchestra on Saturday, July 6 at the Louisville Zoo. Following a 15-year hiatus, this beloved family-friendly event combines the excitement of a visit to the Zoo with the soul-stirring sounds of the Louisville Orchestra, creating an unforgettable experience.

Doors open at 7 p.m. allowing guests to explore the Zoo or get settled in the Oasis Field. The concert, conducted by Teddy Abrams, begins at 8:30 p.m. under the stars. Abrams will be joined by guest vocalists Jason Clayborn and Daria Raymore with backup singers Teaira Dunn, CeCe Dunn, and Latiana Clayborn. The evening will be a blend of classical masterpieces with soulful pop hits. This unique fusion promises a lineup that will resonate with audiences of all tastes.

The concert will kick off with Leonard Bernstein’s energetic Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town,” setting the stage for an unforgettable musical journey. Audiences will then be immersed in the profound depths of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, a true masterpiece that will captivate and inspire.

Prepare to be moved by the soul-stirring renditions of timeless classics by legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Lionel Richie. The incredible vocalists will deliver powerful performances of hits like "Endless Love“ "It’s A Man’s World," and "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough." Their extraordinary talent will leave you in awe and have you singing along with them all night.

Tickets are $30 for adults, and $15 for children 3-11. Children 2 and under are admitted free, Parking is included with admission. Concessions, including adult libations, will be available for purchase. This event is expected to sell out; the Zoo and the Orchestra encourage guests to get their tickets early at louisvillezoo.org/roar.

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

Master Gardeners Q & A Panel- Ask the Experts! 

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission s $5 for members, $15 for potential members. Come prepared with all your fall gardening questions and learn from the experts! This will be the perfect chance to gain new knowledge, share success stories, seek answers for those pesky problem areas, and mingle with other gardeners. Topics will include basics of fall gardening, seed saving and managing your garden beds. 

Enchanted Forest Saturday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Experience LNC programming first hand, enjoy craft cocktails in the Nature Play Area while listening to live music, and get an exclusive peek at LNC's plan for the future.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro events

Tonight and tomorrow - Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival

It's the14th Annual Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8!

This year’s festival will begin Friday night at 7 p.m. with a performance by The Saints followed by three additional acts. Saturday’s entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with the first of seven acts. The festival is at the corner of Hickory Street and Burnett Avenue, and music will also be featured inside Check’s Café, 1101 E. Burnett Avenue.

The festival, co-founded by Gary Sampson and the late bluesman, Lamont Gillispie, is hosted by the Kentuckiana Blues Society and Check’s Café.

Admission to the festival is free and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dare to Care. Neighbors are encouraged to bring a lawn chair to better enjoy the show.

Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program off to a hot start!

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program has been a Louisville tradition for nearly a century, helping children and teens avoid summer learning loss by encouraging them to read for fun by offering prizes and incentives. This year’s program, A Universe of Stories, just kicked off last Saturday and more than 9,000 area youth—newborns to 12th graders—have already signed up!

To complete the program, school-aged children need to read ten books, teens read six books, and preschool-aged children and younger need to read, or have read to them, 20 books. Everyone who completes the program will receive an alien pencil pouch (kids) or tech bag (teens), as well as coupons for free treats from Ehrler’s Ice Cream and Fazoli’s, and free passes to area attractions like Kentucky Science Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Squire Boone Caverns, Louisville Bats Baseball, Racing Louisville FC, select UofL sports, and more.

LFPL’s Summer Reading Program is presented by the Library Foundation and is absolutely FREE. Participants can register online at LFPL.org/SummerReading, or stop by any Louisville Free Public Library location between now and August 3.

LFPL’s Summer Reading is more than books!

Did you know that LFPL also offers hundreds of FREE events and activities as part of the Summer Reading Program, to help keep kids and teens entertained and engaged when school is out. Join us for magic shows, storytelling, art projects, wild animals, and a whole lot more all summer long.

This Saturday, the Main Library will host a Percy Jackson-themed Camp-In (noon to 3 p.m.) just for teens, complete with indoor star-gazing, traditional camp activities, crafts, games, and more. Then on June 29, the Northeast Regional Library will once again host the Greatest Day of Play – a day full of imagination, art, games, and live performances for kids and families.

To learn more about these events, and all of the other exciting things happening at your Library this summer, visit LFPL.org/events.

Cultural Pass

The 2024 Cultural Pass is presented by the Fund for the Arts, Louisville Metro Government, Arts & Culture Alliance (ACA), and the Louisville Free Public Library, and is supported by Louisville Metro Government, the Caesar’s Foundation, The Gheens Foundation, PNC Bank, the Sam and Bonnie Rechter Family Foundation, Chase Bank, the Sociable Weaver Foundation, the Owsley Brown III Philanthropic Foundation, and Brooke Brown Barzun and Matthew Barzun.

This free program supports and encourages summer learning by providing access to more than 40 of Kentuckiana’s arts and cultural institutions for children and young adults up to age 21 in Jefferson and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in Indiana. The Cultural Pass is valid from June 1 to August 4. Cultural Passes can be picked up at any LFPL location. To learn more, visit CulturalPass.org.

Through August 11 - the 2024 season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park 

The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park continues tonight with Romeo and Juliet. This professional theater group performs free for ten weeks. After Romeo and Juliet, they will perform the Comedy of Errors and the Tempest.

Nightly Schedule:

6 p.m. Food Trucks

7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern

7 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance

8 p.m. Performance

For more information go to https://kyshakespeare.com/season/sicp/

Through July 27 - Willenium Youth Impact Program 

June 12 - Robert Jamison Ministries Program and Partner Showcase

June 8 - Women's Armed Services Integration Act celebration in Frankfort at the Capitol Rotunda

From Jo Ann Orr, 2022 KY Woman Veteran of the Year, 2022 KY Veteran Hall of Fame Inductee, and NABVETS Woman Liaison: 

It is that time again for all Women Veterans to celebrate each other in the Capitol of the State of Kentucky. This is our second year and I can't wait to see my fellow Sisters In Arms.

If you reside in or around the City of Louisville, there will be Motorcoaches leaving from the Veterans Womens Clinic on Newburg Road on June 8. 

Please register for the event and email me at orrja@yahoo.com if you will need a ride. There are 27,000 women in Kentucky that have served this country, and I would like to Thank You All For Your Service. SPREAD THE WORD AT HOME, CHURCH, COMMUNITY, AND ONLINE. WE NEED ALL OF OUR SISTERS TO BE RECOGNIZED. 

June 12 - first Standard Design Guidelines Update meeting

June 15 - Pop-Up Drop-Off at Doss High School

June 18 - next Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner

This is the third series of conversations offered. The previous series took place in 2022 and 2023. To view a summary of these, scan the above QR code or read here. 

These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

June 29 - Next Community Workshop regarding Louisville's Urban Forest Master Plan

Invite us over: We'd love to come meet with your club, group, or neighborhood and your next gathering. We can share more about the project and Louisville tree canopy, and you can make sure your priorities and concerns are heard. Contact morgan@treeslouisville.org to schedule. 

Provide input through an online survey: LouisvilleTreePlan.org. Or plan to attend one of the workshops listed above. 

June 29 - Riverview Independence Festival

Councilman Mulvihill is proud to support the Riverview Independence Festival again this year. 

Free four-week Anti-Racism Challenge begins July 5

Listen Learn Act This is how it works -- each week participants receive an email with a list of 10-12 possible anti-racism activities to do on your own. We ask participants to choose and complete three of these. The purpose is to help us stay focused and active in challenging racism in our daily lives. This is a personal Challenge – no need to report back. Go to listenlearnact.org to see past Anti-Racism Challenges and to sign up.

July 6 - Teen Biking BMX event

Louisville Metro news

How to report a pothole

Residents have three ways to report a pothole: By calling Metro311, (502-574-5000) On social media using #502pothole On Public Works' website at gov/government/public-works/services/report-pothole-or-other-city-services-issue

Litter Collection and Mowing Calendar 

Jefferson County Legal Help Center offering hours Tuesdays

Assistance

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens' newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide is available now. The updated resources guide connects aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville. View or print the updated resource guide.

Kentucky's Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program

The Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) helps employers meaningfully  contribute financial assistance directly to employee child care costs by matching their contribution up to 100 percent, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers. Various program restrictions apply. Learn more at the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page, Kentucky's ECCAP program page, or by email.

Help with prescription medication copays may be possible through the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. Call 1-800-633-8100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

It's okay to not be okay - help is available so connect 

Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you're feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center

Trauma-trained mental health specialists are available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 (5)  for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

From the Louisville Metro Police Department:
The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising our policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies.

Process

• Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment.
• Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted.
• Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process.

Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates: 

General Order #24-002 - March 2024 SOP Updates

Links to updates and online comment forms: 

https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

24-CFR-0003, 4201 Illinois Avenue, Application for a Community Facility Review for a zoo expansion on 15.09 acres in the R5 zoning district. Kentucky Trails at the Zoo. 

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School.

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district.

1300 Eastern Parkway

23-DDP-0117, 1300 Eastern Parkway, revised submittal of a District Development Plan to construct a garage with carport and roof the existing front porch of the main house on 0.39 acres in R5A zoning.

23-VARIANCE-0179, 1300 Eastern Parkway, a Variance to allow the construction of a garage within the required private yard area on .39 acres in the R5A zoning district. 

3417 Community Horizon Circle

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, revised submittal of an application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. CFL Parking Lot. 

24-VARIANCE-0071, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, application for a Variance to allow parking in the side and rear setback. Day Spring.

24-MPLAT-0066, 4200 Wallingford Lane, Application for a Minor Subdivision Plat to shift a lot line between properties in the R6 zoning district. 

23-MPLAT-0165, 2221 Bradford Drive, revised submittal for a minor plat to dedicate right of way on 5.46 acres in the R6 zoning district.

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Mildaun Road, application for a Minor Plat change to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district. Bicker Division.

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

3560 Bashford Avenue

23-WAIVER-0116, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.8 to omit the required landscape buffer area along a portion of the side and rear property line. TEM Group Rezoning.

24-ZONE-0038, 6400 Six Mile Lane, revised submittal for a Change in Zoning from R5 to R7 to allow a 20-unit apartment complex on 1.188 acres. Six Mile Lane Apartments. 

Short Term Rental cases

23-CUP-0367, 2041 Bashford Manor Lane, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a short-term rental of a dwelling unit that is not owner-occupied on 0.187 acr.es in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUP-0099, 1368 Barret Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.312 acres in the R3 zoning district. 

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

23-CUP-0266, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .083 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-CUP-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

23-CUP-0346, 3102 Bobolink Road, a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Short Term Rental on .16 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators.

An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb.

If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office. 

An easy way to find out where Louisville Water is working

Is Louisville Water working in your area? Our website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. While the map shows all planned projects, please note that it currently does not display repairs on water main breaks.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry. The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County. 

Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical.

These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10:

• Link to LMPD Fourth Division 
• Link to LMPD Fifth Division
• Link to LMPD Sixth Division

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life. 

If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe.

Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.

You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Veterans Crisis Line 

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans.

Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E.  Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes.

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• 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. 

Report litterers

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window.

Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways

• Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of
  Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the $5,000 reward.
• Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
• Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

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.

To complete an application, please visit   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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