Billtown Farms Yard Sale
Date: Saturday, 9/14
Time: 8 am - 1 pm
Where: Billtown Farms Neighborhood
Click here for directions to Billtown Farms
Date: Saturday, 9/21/24
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Silver Oaks Neighborhood
Click here for directions to Silver Oaks.
24-DDP-0041 The Kingdom Center 12610 TAYLORSVILLE RD 40299 20 05/13/2024 09/11/2024 Jay Luckett
A Detailed District Development Plan to construct 16,974 sq ft for a religious institution on 4.26 acres in the PD zoning district
 
Louisville Tradition for over 40 years!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (August 27, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 43 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets go on sale today at noon and are available at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin early this year starting Sept. 28 and running through Oct. 27 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.
Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
Tickets:
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13.50 for all non-members 3 and older and $7 for all members 3 and older. Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.50 starting September 20, 2024. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Sponsors:
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Great Clips, Norton Children’s, PNC Grow Up Great and UPS. With additional support provided by Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529, Nu Yale and USA Image.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
Event Hours:
On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time until 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., the trick-or-treat route will close, and all guests must exit the Zoo.
Special Dates:
Sensory-Friendly Hours at Boo at the Zoo
Sunday, October 20; Enter 5 – 6:30 p.m., enjoy until 7 p.m.
This night will feature a sensory-friendly trick-or-treating experience during these special hours with fewer lights, lower music and smaller crowds. Tickets are very limited so purchase early to reserve your spot.
Allergy-Friendly Night
Wednesday, October 23
This special night features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more.
PNC Grow up Great Mobile Learning Adventure
October 3 – 6
PNC Grow up Great Learning Adventure tent will be at the Zoo’s entrance Oct. 3 – 6.
Costumes:
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animals:
While you may catch a glimpse of some of our animals, most of the Zoo’s animal ambassadors will not be viewable in the evenings so they can rest and maintain their regular schedules.
Regular Zoo Hours:
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Hours through September 22, 2024 are 10 a.m. 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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About the Zoo:
The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
About Meijer:
Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com.
Neighborhood meeting for a proposed change in zoning from R-4 to C-1 to allow a mixed commercial-residential development at 6422 & 6808 Billtown Road
Dear Neighbor: We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our client Patrick Madden’s zone change plan for a WaWa convenience store with fuel pumps plus restaurant, coffee shop and apartments to be located as above and as shown on the accompanying preliminary plan. Accordingly, we have filed a plan for pre-application review with the Office of Planning that has been assigned case number 24-ZONEPA-0106. We will provide the name of the case manager at the neighbor meeting. Access to the site will be from Billtown Road and a future extension of Gelhaus Lane, called Veteran’s Drive, according to plans long ago prepared by Metro Transportation Planning.
At that meeting, we will show and explain this plan to you and your neighbors so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and concerns you may have. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, beginning at 7:00 pm at Eastside Praise Ministry Center located at 6300 Billtown Road, Louisville, Kentucky. [Please enter through the door under the smaller carport in Building “B”.] Enclosed for your review are the following:
1. Preliminary development plan
2. LOJIC site location zoning map sheet showing the location of the site
3. Summary sheet of the proposed project
4. Contact information sheet and how to obtain case info online from Office of Planning online customer service portal
5. Office of Planning “After the Neighborhood Meeting” sheet If you are unable to attend the meeting, or have any questions or comments, please feel free to email or call Nick at our law firm or either Kevin or Bianca at the land planning/engineering firm, all as listed below. We look forward to our opportunity to visit with you.
Sincerely, William B. Bardenwerper
To read more about this proposal click here.
cc: Hon. Robin Engel, Councilman, District 22 Hon. Stuart Benson, Councilman, District 20 Julia Williams, Planning Manager with the Office of Planning Nick Pregliasco, Esq. attorney with Bardenwerper, Talbott & Roberts, PLLC (502-426-6688) Kevin Young/Bianca Borges, landscape architects with Land Design & Development, Inc. (502-426-9374) Patrick Madden, applicant with Billtown Road Dev, LLC
There are several community events the 8th Division will be attending. Please consider coming by to meet an officer from the division.
· 9/15/2024 - Douglass Hills Fall Festival
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Warren Walker Park - 501 Gatehouse Lane
- 11 am to 3 pm
· 9/17/2024 - 8th Division Meet Your Beat Officer Event
- Paddock Shops - 4055 Summit Plaza Drive
- 6 to 7:30 pm
· 9/22/2024 - Lake Forest "Touch-A-Truck" Event
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 4:30 to 7 pm
· 9/28/2024 - Metro Council District's 18, 20, & 21
"Pet Vaccination & Free Microchipping"
- Not an LMPD hosted event but we will be present.
- The Jeffersonian - 10617 Taylorsville Road
- 9 am to Noon
· 10/06/2024 - Lake Forest Fall Festival
- Not an LMPD event but we will be present.
- Lake Forest Country Club - 14000 Landmark Drive
- 2 to 6 pm
· 10/26/2024 - 8th Division Trunk-or-Treat
- LMPD 8th Division - 2927 Goose Creek Road
- 1 to 3 pm
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from C-1 Commercial to C-2 Commercial with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements.
Subject Property: 14700 TAYLORSVILLE RD AND 3160 S ENGLISH STATION RD
Case Number: 24-ZONE-0047/24-FFO-0001
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 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)
Learn how to watch and participate online at
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit https://aca-prod.accela.com/LJCMG or: Louisville Metro Office of Planning (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning for:
More information on zoning processes
Public comment opportunities
Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
Visit https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal for meeting agenda and staff report.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at
Date: Saturday, 10/19/2024
Time: Starting at 8:00 am
Where: Locust Creek Neighborhood Click here for directions.
Louisville Zoo Offers Discounts for Grandparents’ Day and Senior Sundays in September
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 3, 2024) – The Louisville Zoo is pleased to offer special discounts for Grandparents’ Day on Sept. 8 and Senior Sundays throughout September, presented by Humana. These events are designed to celebrate and honor grandparents and seniors, providing them with unique opportunities to enjoy the Zoo with their families.
During both Grandparents’ Day and Senior Sundays, presented by Humana, guests can participate in a special scavenger hunt focused on the Zoo’s animal grandparents and their important role in conservation. Additionally, Humana will host the “Humana Hydration Station” from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Glacier Run classroom, offering free water and cooling towels to help guests beat the heat (while supplies last).
“As a lifelong Louisvillian, I have so many fun-filled memories of spending time with family and friends at our beautiful zoo,” said Eric Bohannon, Humana Midwest Region Medicare President. “I’m excited that Humana can help share this experience with older adults who would like to celebrate Grandparents Day or Senior Sundays at the Louisville Zoo.”
Grandparents’ Day
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day presented by Humana at the Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Guests can enjoy free admission for up to two grandparents with the purchase of a regular-priced child or adult general admission ticket. Louisville Zoo members can also bring up to two grandparents for free, making it a perfect day for family fun at the Zoo.
Senior Sundays in September
Seniors ages 60 and older receive free admission to the Zoo on three special Sundays this September: Sept. 15, 22 and 29, 2024, presented by Humana.
To help beat the heat, the Zoo will also be extending its Glacier Run Splash Park hours for 2024 past the normal Labor Day end date to include weekends through September 29, 2024!
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guests can stay until 6 p.m.) through Sept. 22, 2024. From Sept. 23, 2024 – March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. exit by 5 p.m. The Zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
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The Louisville Zoo, the State Zoo of Kentucky, is the top, non-profit, paid attraction in the state. The Zoo is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
 Join us for the most magical pumpkin event of the season. 🎃⚡🔮 Tickets are on sale NOW! 🎟️ https://tinyurl.com/JOLS24 Step inside the majestic world of the Louisville Jack O'Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons. ✨October 1 - November 2, 2024 The trail awaits... 👻
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
o Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024
o Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
o I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
o Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
o Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
o Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
o KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
o Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
o James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
o Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
o Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
o Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
o Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
o Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
o Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
o Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
o Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
o Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
o Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
o Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
o Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
o Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
o Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
o Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
o Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 19, 2024 - September 22, 2024)
o Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 8, 2024 - September 30, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way
September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024
- Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)
10 am - 1 am (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-264 eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-264 westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
- I-65 southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/KY Expo Center Gate 1
10:30 pm - 12:30 am(September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive
No Parking Areas
All Day (both sides of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
- Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to I-65
- Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
- Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
- KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to I-65 Overpass
- Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to the end
- James Road from Phillips Lane to the end
All Day (south side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Union Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to the end
- Belmar Avenue from Preston Highway to train trestle
- Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
- Short Street from Henderson Avenue to the end
- Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt Avenue
- Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to the end
- Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to the end
- Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
- Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road
All Day (west side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
- Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
- Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to the end (south of Morgan Avenue)
- Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
- Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue
- Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to the end (south of Lucas Avenue)
- Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
- Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to the end
All Day (north side of the street) (September 26, 2024 - September 29, 2024)
- Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end
September 9, 2024 – BBB serving Greater Kentucky and South Central Indiana will hold its annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 28th from 10 am to 2 pm at RML Shredding.
BBB will partner with RML Shredding and River Metals Recycling for this free community event. Individuals can bring old documents (up to four boxes) for shredding and/or old electronics for secure recycling. Visit bbb.org for a full list of items eligible for recycling.
New this year, the event will be held at RML Shredding and food trucks will be on-site as well. Drop off your old documents and electronics, and grab lunch while you’re there!
BBB’s Shred & Electronics Recycling Event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to BBB Consumer Education Fund's support of scam prevention programs, BBB Charity Review program, student scholarships, and more!
BBB Annual Shred & Electronics Recycling Event
When: Saturday, September 28th 10 am to 2pm
Where: RML Shredding 1925 Production Dr, Louisville, KY 40299
Cost: Free (donations appreciated)
For more information and media inquiries, contact Whitney Adkins, Director of Communications, at wadkins@ky-in.bbb.org.
LG&E has announced a road closure that will be occurring at the intersection of Gilliland Rd and Eastwood Cutoff Rd for gas installation/removal. The closure will take place between 9/16 and 10/14.
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