Let's Discuss Our Furry Friends!
This month's community chat will include special guests from LMAS and the Kentucky Humane Society.
We are thrilled to have representatives who are deeply committed to the welfare and happiness of animals. They will share valuable insights on pet adoption, caring tips, and stories of successful rescues that will warm your heart.
Additionally, the floor will be open to ask any questions you might have about our furry companions or anything else going on in our district.
Get ready to learn, share, and celebrate the joy that pets bring into our lives. We can't wait to see you there!
 Yard Sale Reminders
During summer, yard sales are popular for socializing and finding deals, but it's important to upkeep our neighborhoods during this period. Remember to:
- Advertise your yard sale on social media to expand your reach and minimize paper waste.
- Ensure all remaining items are cleaned up post-sale.
- Avoid placing signs on trees or utility poles to prevent damage.
- Remove all signs once the yard sale concludes.
**Signs placed at the public right of way are illegal and can be removed**
Looking for a fun movie night in August, check out the lineup of the free summer movies showing 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.
visit their website for future dates: https://iroquoisamphitheater.com
Morning Litter Walks
Help keep our neighborhoods clean by joining this month's 9 am litter walks!
August 5- Wyandotte Park
August 12- George Rogers Clark Park
August 19- Petersburg Park
 The 54th Annual Dainty Contest
District 15 is thrilled to welcome you to that same old street corner to celebrate: community, food, music, beer, bologna, the glory of victory, a basket of lemons, and the best street game in the world. For a full schedule of events, click on the "more information" button below!
 The Iroquois Friends of the Library Summer Book Drive
Looking for a way to support our local library? The Iroquois Friends of the Library is hosting a summer book drive Saturday, August 11 from 1-pm at Iroquois Branch Library. Desired items are listed on the flyer above. Please give what you can!
 West on Wednesday: The Palm Room
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 5:00-7pm, The Palm Room – 1821 W Jefferson Street
Get your ticket here.
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!)
 LMPD National Night Out
Join LMPD and other Metro services for a family-friendly event to promote crime, drug & violence prevention and police-community partnerships!
The event will take place throughout different locations in Louisville but our district invites you to participate at the Iroquois Park location August 6th from 5-8pm
 Metro Cell Phone Bank
The Louisville Metro Police Foundation is partnering with the Victim Services Unit and 911 Cell Phone Bank (911cellphonebank.org) to conduct a cell phone drive. 911 Cell Phone Bank collects used working and non-working/broken cell phones, resets the devices to factory settings, guarantees complete data erasure and if they cannot erase the data, the device gets recycled through a licensed R2 recycler to keep the e-waste out of landfills, and provides the phones to law enforcement and victim services agencies for distribution to vulnerable residents in communities nationwide. Donating your old cell phone is a way to support the work of 911 Cell Phone Bank and give back to our community by ensuring victims of crime have meaningful access to emergency services. Cell phone drop boxes will be located at all National Night Out (8/6/2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) locations to include the following:
1st and 2nd Divisions – Kroger (2710 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211)
3rd and 4th Divisions – Iroquois Park (5216 New Cut Road, Louisville, KY 40214)
5th Division – Peterson-Dumesnil House (301 S. Peterson Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206)
6th and 7th Divisions – Highview Park (7201 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228)
8th Division – Warren Walker Park (501 Gatehouse Lane, Louisville, KY 40243)
 Help improve Louisville’s Tree Canopy with a 5-minute Survey
Louisville Parks and Recreation, TreesLouisville have initiated The Louisville Tree Plan with the goal of creating a more healthy, equitable, and livable community for Louisville. These organizations have launched a quick survey to get the public’s input on understanding community needs and priorities.
A study conducted in 2015 showed a trend of Louisville losing its tree canopy which can be a cause for recent challenges with heat stress and air quality. For over a decade dedicated tree organizations have been working to reverse this trend.
Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division has been working to improve the tree canopy on public land throughout the city. However, there are significant inequalities that need attention.
Take a quick 5 minute survey here express your interest and understanding of Louisville’s tree canopy. (Haga clic aquí para la versión en español.)
Those working on the Louisville Tree Plan are hosting three more community workshops to discuss priorities and needs. There is no need to RSVP for the in-person workshops. For the Virtual Q&A, please click on the link to get meeting invite.
- Virtual Q&A Session - Wednesday, August 7 - 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Click here to register.
- St. Matthews Library - Saturday, August 24 10:00 am – 11:00 am
3940 Grandview Avenue, Louisville, KY 40207
“Whether it’s by taking our survey or coming to a community workshop, you are helping The Louisville Tree Plan develop our 20 year plan to protect, increase, and preserve Louisville’s tree canopy,’ said Cindi Sullivan, Executive Director of TreesLouisville. Find more information about the Louisville Tree Plan click here.
 Global Language Cafes
Interested in learning or refining your foreign languages skills? Maybe your desire to be able to speak to your immigrant/refugee neighbors. Whatever your reasoning, until September, you can register for Global language Cafes. Good Luck!
 Adopt TODAY-LMAS waives adoption fees
From July 8-31st BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at 390+ organizations. This may be the best month to adopt a furry friend in need of a new home.
Consider adoption today!
 Metro TV
Now you can view the latest metro news on selected metro streaming devices. They have broadened coverage beyond Spectrum Cable channel 184, website streaming, and PrimeGov. New ways to watch include through downloading the Metro TV app through You Tube, Roku TV, Apple TV, or Amazon Fire TV. Make sure to check it out and learn about the different programming our city has to offer!
 The Louisville Zoo Celebrates Start of Summer with Discounts and Line Up of Activities for the Season!
The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.
Movie Nights in the Oasis Field
The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Late-Night Date Night features or Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.
Cinema Safari is sponsored by Great Clips
- August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
- September 13: “Haunted Mansion”
Meet Me at the Zoo
Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:
- August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
- Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s
 Free Home Repair
Do you know of a home that needs repairs? New Direction is assisting homeowners through their Repair Affair Assistance! This is am amazing program so make sure to share this with friends and family!
To sign up call Teresa Devine at 502-371-4906 or email teresad@ndc.org
 Sound End Community Market
The South End Community Market is OPEN and this year they are located at Iroquois Park! The Market will be bigger and better than ever before so make sure you stop by this summer.
 Flight Tracking
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
 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
 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
 
  Report Odors
The Air Pollution Control District encourages residents to familiarize themselves with air quality tools and resources that are available to them. Notably:
- Residents can sign up to receive alerts when air quality is forecast to be poor, this is especially valuable for sensitive groups like older adults, children, and those with pre existing conditions like asthma.
- Residents can access live air quality conditions and health guidance 24/7 with resources like APCD’s Louisville Air Watch at lousivilleky.gov/air (graphic attached)
- If residents see or experience air pollution issues like odors, open burning, or dust we encourage them to report those to us with as much detail as possible (graphic attached)
We also encourage local businesses to sign up as Air Quality Action Partners by taking a few voluntary steps to improve air quality in Louisville.
 
   
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