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Our next community meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:30pm. More information to follow in our next newsletter and on our social media!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 23, 2024) – Starting August 1, Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center will shut down for routine cleaning and maintenance. The shutdown will last through September 2. The aquatic center will re-open to the public at 5 a.m. on September 3.
During the first week of the closure, after draining, the pool area and deck with both be sanitized by Mary T. staff. For the remaining three weeks, contractors will be re-piping several facets of the pool mechanicals and installing a new boiler.
Other upgrades will include new shower heads and plumbing work to allow for more shower use within the locker rooms at Mary T. New starting blocks will also be installed by the pool, and a new U.V. lighting system will be installed in the warm pool.
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Trees are one of the most effective ways to deal with heat stress and improve air quality and public health. Louisville is in the process of developing an urban forest master plan to improve its trees and tree canopy so that all Louisville residents have access to the benefits that trees provide. Please consider providing input this summer - here's how. (Link: https://www.louisvilletreeplan.org/get-involved.html)
We've also provided a link to the survey (bypassing the project website) as well. You can use this link: https://form.jotform.com/240705565650153
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Tree planting grants are now available! https://louisvillemsd.org/trees
In addition to providing shade and beautifying neighborhoods, trees are powerful tools to slow down and soak up stormwater. This helps reduce erosion and improve water quality in Louisville’s waterways. These are just some of the reasons why MSD works with local organizations, neighborhood associations, and residents to plant 1000 trees each year. We hope you will consider being one of our tree planting partners this upcoming planting season!
MSD’s Urban Reforestation Grant Program is open to residents, organizations, companies, and agencies to support tree planting projects in MSD’s Jefferson County Drainage Service area. This includes all of Jefferson County except for the cities of Shively, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews and Anchorage. Please see the program guidelines and application in the attachment. The deadline to apply is Thursday August 1st at 5pm ET.
Please contact me or trees@louisvillemsd.org or call (502)540-6022 with any questions.
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Don't miss out on LIBA West's first West on Wednesday event of the year at The Palm Room! The event takes place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5PM. Tickets are $15 and includes a full dinner buffet and drinks, plus a Heaven Hill cocktail of your choice from our sponsor Heaven Hill. West on Wednesdays provides perfect opportunities to indulge in delicious food, network, and immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of the West End.
The Palm Room has provided a space for the community to come together and enjoy good food, good company, and good times. Join us as we pay homage to this beloved establishment! Enjoy the buffet, drinks, cash bar, and networking. Get your ticket to this event here. (Be sure to stick around for The Palm Room's famous karaoke night starting at 8PM!)
West on Wednesday: The Palm Room
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 5:00-7pm, The Palm Room – 1821 W Jefferson Street
Get your ticket here.
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Video link: https://youtu.be/sQpTjWX8np0
Photo attached from Lincoln Park Zoo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 15, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is happy to announce the newest addition to its extended family and its award-winning Gorilla Forest habitat: 11-year-old western lowland gorilla, Patty.
Patty’s arrival creates a new gorilla troop which includes silverback Casey (42 years old), adult females Paki 35 years old) and Kweli (40 years old) and young female Kindi (8 years old). Patty and her family group will be in exhibit rotation with bachelor groups including Bengati, Jelani, Cecil and Kicho.
Patty was born at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo and comes to the Louisville Zoo with a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan. In time, she will be paired with silverback gorilla, Casey.
Her zookeepers say that Patty is a socially savvy gorilla. Her acclimation to the new environment and integration into the established group is going smoothly.
Louisville Director Dan Maloney expressed his enthusiasm about the newest resident. “Welcoming Patty to the Louisville Zoo adds an exciting new element to Gorilla Forest,” Maloney said. “Welcoming a relatively young, unrelated female gorilla to our Zoo is quite an accomplishment and we credit her addition to the hard work of our Animal Care Team. We are eager to witness her growth, and hopefully see her successfully become a mom with male gorilla Casey soon!”
Gorilla Conservation Status
Only found in the dense forests of central Africa, gorillas are critically endangered and could face extinction if stronger efforts are not mounted to protect them. The primary threats to their survival are illegal poaching, civil unrest, disease, and habitat destruction due to extractive industries such as mining.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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The BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring FREE adoption fees from July 8-31st. Please visit bissellpetfoundation.org/ets for additional information. With LMAS, ALL ADOPTION FEES ARE WAIVED.
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The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) has found mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in surveillance traps in the neighborhoods of Park DuValle, California and Old Louisville. To help prevent infection and reduce the mosquito population, mosquito fogging will take place this week, weather permitting, in ZIP codes 40208, 40210, and 40211. So far this year, no confirmed human cases of West Nile have been reported in Jefferson County. In most instances, people infected with West Nile virus either show no symptoms or relatively mild symptoms. However, less than 1% of infected people develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis. Serious illness can occur in people of any age. Those over 60 years of age are at the greatest risk for severe disease. People with certain medical conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease and people who have received organ transplants are at greater risk for serious illness.
Avoid mosquito bites
- Use insect repellents when you go outdoors. Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol products provide longer-lasting protection. To optimize safety and effectiveness, repellents should be used according to the label instructions. More information about insect repellents can be found here.
- When weather permits, wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks when outdoors. Mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing, so spraying clothes with repellent containing permethrin or another EPA-registered repellent will give extra protection. Don't apply repellents containing permethrin directly to skin. Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
- Take extra care during peak mosquito biting hours of early morning and dusk. Be sure to use repellent and wear protective clothing from dusk to dawn or consider avoiding outdoor activities during these times. Prevent mosquito breeding grounds.
- Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitos outside.
- Help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home by emptying standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and drain birdbaths on a regular basis.
To check if your area will be fogged visit the department’s website or call the mosquito hotline, 502-574-6641. To make a complaint about mosquitos in your neighborhood call Metro311 by dialing 311 or 502-574-5000.
Check out the lineup of the free summer movies showing in August at the Iroquois Amphitheater! Gates open at 6 p.m. for concessions, and the first movie of the night begins at 7 p.m. for each listed date.
Louisville Parks and Recreation is coming to a park near you with FREE popsicles, snack, games and updated information on how you can get involved with Louisville Parks! Check out the schedule below to see where you can find us next.
Music in the Park is returning for its 2024 season! This event is designed for folks ages 55 and older. Check out all the details on the flyer below.
2024 marks the 100th anniversary of Portland Park! Celebrate with Louisville Parks and Recreation on August 24 from noon to 3 p.m. We will have food trucks, birthday cake and lots of fun activities for kids and families.
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The 2024 St. Joe's Picnic for the Kids event takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, August 10 from Noon to Midnight. Come out to this free, family-friendly event and support St. Joe’s by playing carnival & casino games, enjoying the delicious food and drinks, and buying chances on raffle items. Picnic is held on our campus at 2823 Frankfort Avenue, with free parking available onsite. Overflow parking with free shuttle service is also available on Saturday at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Parking Lot off Grinstead Drive. Friday night includes a live performance by Back 2 Mac. In honor of our 175th anniversary, we will have live music all day on Saturday with multiple bands. Visit our website for more information, www.sjkids.org/picnic .
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In a significant boost to local homeownership efforts, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced a $1 million donation from Delta Dental of Kentucky that will support down payment assistance for families participating in the Healthy Start program.
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness’ Healthy Start program is referring participants who meet initial qualifications to the Financial Empowerment Center, which is operated by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS).
Each year, 10 eligible participants who need assistance in buying a home can receive up to $25,000 to help with down payment costs. The interest-free loan is forgiven after five years as long as:
- They own and live in the home for five years.
- Or, if within the five years the home is sold, all proceeds are spent on another primary residence.
Healthy Start families can qualify for the down payment loan if:
- They have not owned a home within the past 12 months
- Their household gross income is 100% or below the area median income, adjusted for family size, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
- The maximum purchase price of the home is $260,000
- They align with Metro’s Down Payment Assistance program for underwriting, inspection, general program process, etc.
- They engage in 12 months of post-purchase financial counseling with the Financial Empowerment Center.
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About Healthy Start
Healthy Start works to improve health outcomes for parents and reduce infant mortality rates by working with those who are pregnant and families with children 18 months and younger. Black infants have the highest mortality rate in Jefferson County. Black babies are 1.8 times more likely to die before their first birthday than White babies. Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their White peers.
Through virtual and in-person visits, Healthy Start’s staff of community health workers, nurses, and a social worker connect Healthy Start participants to prenatal care, doulas, food assistance, emergency supplies, transportation to care, housing navigation, and other health care services as well as critical social supports. The Healthy Start program also educates families on labor and delivery, breastfeeding, car seat safety, safe sleep practices, parenting style, and much more. Families get consistent education throughout pregnancy and after delivery, until the baby is 18 months.
Healthy Start is available to pregnant women, parents and caregivers who live in Jefferson County ZIP codes 40203, 40208, 40215, 40218, 40219, 40258, and 40272 which include the areas of Newburg, Valley Station, Pleasure Ridge Park, and Hazelwood. The program also provides services to families living in neighborhoods in the ZIP codes of 40210 and 40212 which include the Portland, Park Hill, and Algonquin areas.
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Passport by Molina Healthcare will host a pop-up immunization clinic in collaboration with the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27 at the Newburg Health Center, 4810 Exeter Ave.
All immunizations needed to protect your baby or tween will be available. If you have a child who is under 2 years between the ages of 11–12 years, the clinic will provide them with updated shots. Participants can also get free glucose and blood pressure testing and dental exams. Appointments are recommended.
Giveaways include backpacks, diapers, car seats and more.
For more information, please call (502) 213-8934 to schedule an appointment and to schedule a ride with Alpha & Omega.
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. They are held in various locations throughout the county once per month, March - November. These events are set up for residents to drop off material based on category:
- Large Household Items - the only category that goes to landfill
- Electronics - limit three; recycled
- Metal - recycled
- Household Recycling - recycled
- Yard Waste - composted
- Tires - limit four; recycled
- Document Shredding - recycled
- Prescription Medication - incinerated by Sheriff's office
- Shoes - donated to WaterStep
The most popular categories are Large Items, Document Shredding, and Electronics. As a free disposal/recycling option for so many different types of items, they are very popular! The average number of participants is more than 500, but the record attendance was 927 last November at UofL Shelby Campus!
The materials are weighed (or based on averages) and a landfill diversion rate is calculated. This past Saturday at Fern Creek Elementary/High School, the total weight of all categories was 102,521 lbs and 72,001 lbs were diverted away from the landfill giving us a 63.3% diversion rate - our highest so far this year! The average diversion rate so far this year is 53.3% and we hope it remains above 50% (or at least surpasses last year's diversion rate of 48.7%).
How can you help keep our diversion rate high? Separate your loads into the various categories! Specifically, metal items should not be mixed with other large household items and thrown into the landfill trucks.
For tips and to learn more about what items are accepted at the Pop-Up Drop-Off events, visit Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps. The next event is Saturday, August 24 at 3515 Newburg Rd.
Berrytown Recreation Center has mapped out all of its AIR events for the year! From an Ice Cream Social to a Halloween Dance, there is something for everyone! These events are FREE and for ages 18+. The Air Dance events are from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
- Friday, August 30th – Beach Day Dance
- Saturday, September 21st – National Dance Day
- Saturday, October 26th – Halloween Dance
All events are at the Berrytown Community Center – 1300 Heafer Road, Louisville, KY 40223. Call 502.456.8148 for more information.
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You're invited to join the Office for Women on Women's Equality Day at an event called "Women's Equality is Human Equality." The celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. on August 24 at Central High School, 1130 W. Chestnut St.
We look forward to you attending our event! RSVP today.
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Construction continues at American Printing House for the Blind (APH). Here are a few updates, courtesy of APH:
- Work on building the elevator shaft is currently underway.
- Demolition of the masonry wall closest to the Kentucky School for the Blind is ongoing.
Picture Description: In the center of the picture are large, supported concrete walls with scaffolding. Workers are prepping the area for the next set of walls to be erected. A giant crane is assisting with the project.
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The updates to the Standard Design Guidelines have been officially adopted and are in effect! These guidelines are utilized to evaluate the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications for proposed changes to the exterior of properties located in local preservation districts (except Clifton) or properties that are designated Individual Landmarks.
We are hosting meetings to share the updates with you and answer any questions you may have.
The updated Standard Design Guidelines and COA application are available on our website (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design/historic-preservation-urban-design) and in our office (444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor).
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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!
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LIBRARY BRANCH
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Iroquois
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Tuesday, July 30
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3 - 7 PM
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South Central Regional
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Tuesday, August 13
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3 - 7 PM
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Bon Air
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Tuesday, August 27
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3 - 7 PM
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Newburg
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Tuesday, September 10
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Shively
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Tuesday, September 24
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Ad Date: 06/26/24 | Protest Must Be Submitted By: LMPD 5th Division | 30-Day Date: 07/26/24
PUBLIC NOTICE: Legal Notice Top Shelf Brands, LLC, mailing address 1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, hereby declares intention(s) to apply for NQ2 Retail Drink, Special Sunday Retail Drink, Distilled Spirits Vintage, Sampling, Supplemental Bar, Transitional Distilled Spirits and Wine License, Transitional Malt Beverage and Quota Retail Package Licenses to operate as a restaurant no later than September 24, 2024. The business to be licensed will be located at 1761 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, doing business as The Silver Dollar. The Owners; Principal Officers and Directors; Limited Partners; or Members are as follows: Member, Trivial Pursuits, LLC, 1795 Alysheba Way, PMB 293336, Lexington, KY 40509. Any person may protest the approval of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within thirty (30) days of the date of this legal publication.
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Ad Date: 07/23/2024 | Protest must be submitted by: LMPD 5th Division | 30-Day Date: 08/22/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE: Limon y Sal Group LLC, 7600 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40219, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ2 Retail Drink License, Special Sunday Retail Drink License license(s) no later than August 20, 2024. The business to be licensed will be located at 3900 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY , Kentucky 40207 doing business as Limon y Sal. The Members are as follows: Member, Porfirio Ledezma, 4503 Goshawk Ct Louisville KY 40241, Member, Lucio Diego Carmona, 7908 Albrecht Cir Louisville KY 40241. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. Publication Dates L00000000
You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE(S) for a proposed residential addition.
Subject Property: 1223 Payne St
Case Number: 24-VARIANCE-0087
Case Manager: MARK PINTO (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date: Monday, July 29, 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)
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 review of a VARIANCE(S) for a residential addition.
Subject Property: 4023 Elmwood Avenue
Case Number: 24-VARIANCE-0097
Case Manager: MARK PINTO (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting
Date: Monday, July 29, 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)
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 review of VARIANCE to allow a structure to encroach into the required side yard setback(s).
Subject Property: 115 FAIRLAWN AVENUE
Case Number: 24-VARIANCE-0082
Case Manager: JEREMY CHESLER (jeremy.chesler@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date: MONDAY, JULY 29, 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)
You may also participate online, and view case material by visiting: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
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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 Regina Garr or call 574-1297.
Computer Tune-up & Repair Group A FREE computer tune-up and repair service is offered the first Saturday of each month from 1 - 4:30 PM. at the St. Matthews Library - small conference room. Our meeting dates for the next few months are - June 1, July 6, August 3. Participants must bring any additional devices that that are needed such as a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for desktops. If participants are bringing a laptop, please bring your battery charger. If you would like to attend, please contact Rae Taylor at taylor_rae@hotmail.com. We limit the attendance to 3 people.
Friday, August 9 & Saturday, August 10th: St. Joe’s 175th Annual Picnic We are coming together to support our purpose of providing inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe and bright future for every child in our diverse community.
This year’s event takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 pm – 10 pm and Saturday, August 10 from Noon to Midnight. Come out to this free, family-friendly event and support St. Joe’s by playing carnival & casino games, enjoying the delicious food and drinks, and buying chances on raffle items.
Picnic is held on our campus at 2823 Frankfort Avenue, with free parking available onsite. Overflow parking with free shuttle service is also available on Saturday at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Parking Lot off Grinstead Drive.
Get more information at SJKids.org/Picnic
Please note: 8PM Curfew for 17 and under. Due to safety concerns, anyone 17 and under must be within arm’s length, direct supervision of an adult or leave the St. Joe’s campus by 8pm
Tuesday, August 20: On Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00pm Carmichael’s Bookstore will be hosting an evening of poetry with Sarah Gorham and Jeffrey Skinner. They will be presenting from their latest collections, Funeral Playlist and Sober Ghost. To learn more, visit: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/evening-poetry-sarah-gorham-and-jeffrey-skinner
Thursday, August 22: On Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00pm. Carmichael’s Bookstore will host Laurien Berenson for her latest book in the Senior Sleuths series, Peg and Rose Play the Ponies. To learn more, visit: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/laurien-berenson-presents-peg-and-rose-play-ponies
Tuesday, August 28th: 60+ Programs Monthly Live Music Series Join United Crescent Hill Ministries on Tuesday, August 28th at 10:30am for this series! Located at 150 State Street.
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