To help residents prepare for emergencies and disasters ahead of time, Meiman offers the following tips:

Make a plan

• Whether it’s at home or work, develop an emergency plan involving each person so you’ll know how and where to meet, how to contact each other and what to do in different situations, and include instructions on how to safely turn off electricity, gas and water.

Stock up on emergency items

• Gather enough essentials for at least 72 hours and include items such as necessary medicines, water, nonperishable food, a manual can opener, a flashlight, first aid items, spare clothing, phone chargers, battery-operated radio and extra batteries.

Make a kit now — before an emergency

• Store stock-piled emergency supplies in one location, preferably in air-tight storage. Evacuations may happen at a moment’s notice, so it’s important to have all items prepared. Make sure each member of the household or work location knows where the emergency preparedness kit will be stored.

Take your emergency planning on the go

• Whether short- or long-distance traveling, it’s always a good idea to make a similar preparedness kit to store in a vehicle. Include items like jumper cables, flashlights, extra batteries, first aid items, necessary medicines, nonperishable food, water, battery-operated radio, cell phone chargers, ice scraper, spare clothing, flares and blankets.

Stay informed

• Residents can stay informed of emergency situations in their area by signing up for LENSAlert, the Louisville Emergency Notification System. Residents can also create a safety profile through Smart911 to make first responders aware of important information that can help Police, Fire and EMS respond quickly in an emergency.

Emergency Services, along with other agencies, will partner with the Louisville Free Public Library to offer Emergency Preparedness Week, a week of educational workshops to teach residents how to prepare, protect, and recover from unexpected emergencies. Workshops will be held Monday, September 9 to Saturday, September 14 at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 574-1795.

Monday, September 9

• 10 a.m.: Senior Preparedness with Office of Aging and Disabled Citizens
• 6:30 p.m.: Legal Documents with Jefferson County Public Law Library

Tuesday, September 10

• 6:30 p.m.: Stop the Bleed with Louisville Metro Emergency Services

Wednesday, September 11

• 6:30 p.m.: Pet Pre-Paw-edness with Louisville Metro Animal Services

Thursday, September 12

• 6:30 p.m.: Narcan and Hands-Only CPR with Louisville Public Health & Wellness and Emergency Services

Friday, September 13

• 1 p.m.: Disaster Preparedness with Louisville Metro Emergency Services

Saturday, September 14

• 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Information Fair with vendors and hands-on learning

Residents and media can find additional preparedness tips at www.Ready.gov, an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

988 Day is Sunday: No judgment. Just help.

Sunday, September 8 marks the kickoff of a new tradition: 988 Day. 9/8 aims to bring attention to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support, with each year focusing on a different theme. The 2024 theme is “No Judgment. Just Help.”

The special day highlights how communities, organizations and people supporting mental health are creating positive buzz around 988 in their own fun and creative ways as a method of raising awareness of 988 across the United States.

If you need inspiration for what you can do on 988 Day, check out some of ways you can get involved on the 988 Day Ideas webpage.

If you or someone you know needs help, please visit Public Health and Wellness' suicide prevention website for more information and resources.

Togetherfest September 8 supporting the work of the Association of Community Ministries

Togetherfest with Dawne Gee is Sunday, September 8 (doors at 3, program 4 to 7:30 p.m.) at The Ice House, 226 East Washington Street.

Togetherfest supports the work of the Association of Community Ministries. Featuring music from Caribou and the Crashers, plus Silent Auction, light bites and more. Get your tickets! 

Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival street closures and parking changes

Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival is Thursday, September 19 to Sunday, September 22 at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 

Street Closures

Now through September 30

• Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Monarch Drive 

September 8 to September 30

• Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way 

September 19 to September 22

• Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)

September 19 to September 22, the following ramps will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.:

• 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

September 19 to September 22, the following ramp will be closed from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: 

• I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive

No Parking Areas

September 19 to September 22, all day, both sides of the street: 

• 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

September 19 to September 22, all day, south side of the street:

• 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

September 19 to September 22, all day, west side of the street:

• 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

September 19 to September 22, all day, north side of the street:

• Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end

Louder than Life street closures and parking changes

Louder than Life is Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, September 29 at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 

Street Closures

September 8 to 30

• Phillips Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way 

September 26 to 29

• Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way (restricted to business, hotel, residents and ride-share access only)

September 26 to 29, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. 

• 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

September 26 to 29, 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 

• I-65 southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive

No Parking Areas

September 26 to 29, all day, both sides of the street: 

• 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

September 26 to 29, all day, south side of the street: 

• 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

September 26 to 29, all day, west side of the street:

• 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

September 26 to 29, all day, north side of the street:

• Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to the end

September 29 - Free health fair at Holy Family Saffin Center

Join us for our free health fair at Holy Family Saffin Center, 3938 Poplar Level Road, Sunday September 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and all ages area welcome. There will be free refreshments and door prizes, giveaways, medication disposal, gun safety, mental, spiritual and community health, Flu and COVID vaccines from Walgreens, screenings and education.

They will be collecting non-perishable food for a local pantry and new/gently used shoes for Waterstep. 

The Norton Women's Wellness Van and mammograms will be on site, call 899-6842 to register.

Shelters are full - consider fostering a dog or cat

Louisville Parks and Recreation athletic signups

Little Futsal League

Our Little Futsal League will start this November! It's for ages 3 to 4 and Tuesdays from November 12 to December 17. Teams will meet for drills and fundamentals followed by a short game. The registration deadline is Sunday, October 13. Registration fee is $20. Little Futsal games are played on the gym floor at Cyril Allgeier Community Center, so participants should not wear cleats. 

Scan the code below or register at bestparksever.com.

Parks is always in need of volunteer coaches for both Little Futsal and Youth Soccer. 

Youth Fall Soccer

Registration is open for Youth Fall Soccer! This league is for ages 3-11 and will be at Petersburg Park, 5008 East Indian Trail. 

• Three to four year olds practice and play ONLY on Saturdays.
• Five to 11 year olds will practice one night a week and play games on Saturdays.

Register online at bestparksever.com. or scan the QR code below. 

Fall Pickleball Leagues

Sign up now for our Fall Pickleball Leagues! These leagues are organized by playing ability and divided into two sessions: 

Session I - September 4 to October 11

• Outdoors at Iroquois Park
  • Level 3 Wednesday evenings
  • Level 2 Friday mornings 
• Indoors at Cyril Allgeier
  • Level 101 Thursday mornings

Session II - October 15 to November 22

• Indoors at Cyril Allgeier
  • Level 2 and 3 Tuesday evenings
  • Level 2 Friday mornings
  • Level 101 Thursday mornings

Register online at bestparksever.com. or scan the QR code below. 

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.

Reminder of leash law for all public dog walkers

District 10 events

September 6 and 7 - Oktoberfest at the German-American Club

Enjoy Oktoberfest at the German-American Club tonight until 11 and Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight. Friday night will feature live music from the River City Polkatz, plus the Rheingold Duo Saturday night, with German dinner available both days.

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

The Pawpaw Festival is Saturday, September 7

The Second Annual Pawpaw Festival at Louisville Nature Center will feature workshops, tastings, guided hikes, and more family-friendly fun! Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 Join us for an unforgettable enchanted evening! Experience LNC programming first-hand and enjoy craft cocktails in the forest while listening to live music by Squeeze-bot. Tickets are on sale now!  Price includes a complimentary cocktail, heavy hors d'ouevres, and desserts. The event is October 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Attendees will get an exclusive peek at Louisville Nature Center's plan for the future, and an opportunity to be a part of that vision. Celebrate our vision for the future of LNC Our center has become too small, outdated, and worn out. We are undergoing a new Site Capital Improvement Planning process and interior renovations so that we can continue to provide the community with the quality environmental education people need to be good stewards of our earth, and to be informed community members shaping our future. A city the size of Louisville needs a high-quality nature center, and LNC is ready to cement our role as the hub of environmental education in Louisville now and in the future. We invite you to help shape the future of conservation in Louisville!

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Please check dates and times at wfpl.org.  Climate Fresk Workshop, Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. to noon. Climate Fresk is a workshop done all over the world that summarizes the Nobel Prize winning IPCC climate report presented through a fun, interactive, small-group activity. By participating, you will be among the many people globally that have a better understanding of climate change. Presented by Climate Fresk facilitator Amy Shah. Beginning Bridge Lessons with Sandy Spears, Tuesday, September 10, 5 to 8 p.m. Sharpen your bridge by learning Stayman/Transfers, preemptive bids, doubles of many types, overcalls, and general competitive bidding. Call 574-1672 to enroll in this 12-week course. Taught by ACBL certified Bridge Teacher Sandy Spears.

September 13 - "Haunted Mansion" at Oasis Field at the Louisville Zoo

Movie Nights in the Oasis Field

September 13, enjoy “Haunted Mansion" under the stars in the Oasis Field at sundown on our giant inflatable screen. Gates open at 8 p.m. 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.

 September 29 to October 27 - Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer

The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 43 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are available now at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This Louisville tradition will begin early this year starting September 28 and running through October 27 (Thursday through 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, which is rain or shine.  Tickets are $13.50 for all non-members three and older and $7 for all members three and older. Children two 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. On 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., with closing at 10 p.m. Special Dates: Sensory-Friendly Hours at Boo at the Zoo, Sunday, October 20, enter 5 to 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, features peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. PNC Grow up Great Mobile Learning Adventure, October 3 to 6, the PNC Grow up Great Learning Adventure tent will be at the Zoo’s entrance.

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 - The Peanuts Movie and Ferris Bueller's Day Off next Iroquois Amphitheater Free Summer Movies

Louisville Parks and Recreation's Free Summer Movie Series at the Iroquois Amphitheater continues: 

• September 6: The Peanuts Movie (G) and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG)
• September 12: The LEGO Movie (PG) and The Bride of Frankenstein (NR)
• September 13: Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) and Friday the 13th (1980) (R)
• September 19: GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (NR) and Godzilla Minus One (PG-13) *
• September 20: Robocop (R) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R)
• September 26: Cars (G) and Smokey and the Bandit (PG)
• September 27: Cars 3 (G) and Furious 7 (PG-13) 

* possible substitution 

Gates open at 6 p.m. for concessions and door prizes, the first movie starts at 7 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. For a full list of movies and shows, visit iroquoisamphitheater.com. 

Louisville Parks and Recreation would like to thank the Metro Council for their annual support of the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series.

September 10 - 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.

September 19 - Music in the Park at Petersburg Park

Enjoy Music in the Park, an event is designed for folks ages 55 and older. These events are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include live music, lunch, health vendors, and ice cream for ages 55 and up. Complimentary lunch while supplies last. Don't forget your lawn chair, seating is limited. Call 398-4490 for more information. 

• September 19 at Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trail with Newburg Community Center as bad weather location. 
• October 17 at Iroquois Park, 2120 Rundill Road, with South Louisville Community Center as bad weather location. 

September 28 - Next Pop-Up Drop-Off at Sun Valley Park

October 1 to November 2 - Jack O'Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois Park

The event draws tens of thousands of guests nationwide for this one-of-a-kind immersive pumpkin experience.

The Parks Alliance of Louisville is now selling tickets for their largest fundraiser! Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, presented by Thorntons, has become an annual tradition for Louisvillians and visitors alike. Last year’s event welcomed more than 110,000 visitors, the majority from outside of Louisville, contributing to more than $2.9 million in economic impact and more than 7,000 hotel room nights.

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular is celebrating its 12th year from October 1 to November 2 at Iroquois Park. This year’s theme is “Trivia Night: Pumpkin Edition,” and will test guests' knowledge as they meander through the woods, lined with thousands of artistically carved and locally sourced pumpkins. Guests will be quizzed on art history, music, folklore, and more. They can challenge their friends and family while experiencing the magic that is Jack O’Lantern Spectacular.

 Event Details | Jack O’Lantern Spectacular:

• The event will be open from dusk to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from dusk to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
• The event is held rain or shine, unless dangerous weather conditions arise.
• Timed ticketing will be available for every night of the show to reduce crowds and traffic.
• Sunday-Thursday pricing: Adults - $15, Seniors (65+) - $13, Children (3-12) - $12
• Friday-Saturday pricing: Adults - $20, Seniors (65+) - $17, Children (3-12) - $15
• The Sunday - Thursday 9:30 p.m. time slot will be offered at $2 off the regular price. Discount automatically applied at checkout.
• Children 2 and under are free.
• The Pre-Lit Bash is on opening night, Tuesday, October 1. Guests can enjoy spirits (the alcoholic kind), and food before being escorted to the head of the trail.
• Tickets for groups of 20 or more can be purchased in advance for a group rate to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular by emailing contact@jackolanternlouisville.org.
• Sensory Night – Presented by PNC Bank will be held on Monday, October 21, with gates opening early at 6 p.m. During this special sensory-friendly hour, pumpkins will light up the woods but there will be low music and no special effects. Designed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences, and their families.
• Thanks to one of our sponsors, Republic Bank, clients and employees can get $2 off tickets for Jack O’Lantern Spectacular on Tuesday, October 22. Contact your Republic Bank for a discount code or purchase at the gate with a Republic Bank credit/debit card or employee ID for online ticket purchases.
• The entrance is at 1080 Amphitheater Road, at the intersection of New Cut and Kenwood.
• Additional parking will be available at DeSales High School on Kenwood Drive.

October 1 - "Once Upon An Orchestra” returns to Louisville libraries, providing free musical storytelling performances for families

The Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Orchestra announce the fourth season of the collaborative project “Once Upon An Orchestra.” Public performances begin on Tuesday, October 1 at the Western Library and will tour to all LFPL locations through March 2025.

Presented free, each branch will host one of six different, unique family programs that weave music and storytelling together in an interactive experience. Louisville Orchestra musicians perform original music created around familiar and beloved children’s books. The hour-long experiences include a 30-minute small ensemble performance preceded by a hands-on activity to build a musical instrument from recycled materials, so everyone can play along.

For “Once Upon An Orchestra,” composers from the LO Creators Corps have developed original musical scores to accompany a number of beloved children’s books, including Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In addition, this year’s series features two new compositions – Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson.

Co-presented by the Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library, “Once Upon An Orchestra” is funded with support from Louisville Metro Government. For more information, please visit LFPL.org/orchestra, contact your local LFPL branch, or call the Louisville Orchestra at 587-8681.

Once Upon an Orchestra

• Tuesday, October 1, 2 p.m., Western Library, Bear Snores On
• Wednesday, October 9, 10:30 a.m., Middletown Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Thursday, October 10, 10:15 a.m., Highlands-Shelby Park Library, Bear Snores On
• Wednesday, November 6, 6 p.m., Main Library, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
• Thursday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. Northeast Regional Library, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
• Thursday, November 21, noon, Shively Library, Llama Destroys the World
• Saturday, November 23, 11 a.m., Newburg Library, Llama Destroys the World
• Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m., Fairdale Library, Bunny's Book Club
• Thursday, December 12, 10:30 a.m., Bon Air  Library, Bunny's Book Club
• Saturday, January 11, 10:30 a.m., Iroquois Library, Bear Snores On
• Saturday, February 8, 2 p.m., St. Matthews Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Saturday, February 15, 2 p.m., South Central Regional Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m., Shawnee Library,, Llama Destroys the World
• Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m., Southwest Regional Library, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
• Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 a.m., Crescent Hill Library, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
• Saturday, March 29, 10:30 a.m., Jeffersontown Library,  Bunny's Book Club

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

Enrollment continues for LIHEAP summer subsidy

Jefferson County residents can apply for electric assistance through Louisville Metro RCS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment started July 16 and runs until September 13, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply may schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

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.

Contact Congressman Morgan McGarvey's office

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. 

September 10 - Neighborhood Meeting regarding 1568 Belmar Drive

A neighborhood meeting will be Tuesday, September 10 at 6 p.m. at 1568 Belmar Drive regarding 24-CUPPA-0184, 1568 Belmar Drive, an application for a Conditional Use Permit to provide a non-owner occupied short tern rental on 0.48 acres in the R5 zoning district.

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.

3417 Community Horizon Circle

24-LANDSCAPE-0124, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, Landscape Plan for DaySpring's additional parking expansion.

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.

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.  

2988 Newburg Road

24-VARIANCE-0118, 2988 Newburg Road, application for a variance from table 5.4.3 to allow a maximum building setback of approximately 550 feet from Schuff Lane. Louisville Adventist Academy. 

24-VARIANCE-0119, 2988 Newburg Road, application for a variance from table 5.3.2 to allow a building setback of 20 feet from an adjacent residential use. Louisville Adventist Academy. 

24-CUP-0154, 2988 Newburg Road, revised submittal of an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a private school expansion on 7.01 acres in the R5 zoning district. Louisville Adventist Academy. 

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales.

24-ZONE-0038, 6400 Six Mile Lane, a Change in Zoning from R-5 Single Family to R-7 Multifamily
with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements.

Short Term Rental cases

LIC-STA-24-00735, 3018 Louisa Avenue, Waiver of 115.516 (D) (1) of Metro Code of Ordinances to allow the registration of a Short Term Rental within 12 months of being issued a citation. 

24-CUPPA-0189, 1024 Greenleaf Road, Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-owner occupied Short Term Rental on 0.1049 acres in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUPPA-0178, 1521 Belmar Drive, pre-application for a Conditional Use Permit for a non-owner occupied Short Term Rental on 0.1725 acres in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUPPA-0175, 2902 Klondike Lane, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a non owner occupied Short Term Rental on .2077 acres in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUPPA-0161, 3120 Sora Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit pre-application for a Short Term Rental on 0.1665 acres in the R5 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-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 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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