Join JMF staff for a family-friendly fall exploration and campout at Jefferson Memorial Forest on October 19. The event is held near the Forest’s Environmental Education Center and offers a wide variety of activities showcasing all the Forest has to offer. Afternoon activities include archery, climbing wall, guided hikes, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, and nature play. Nighttime activities include spooky hike, movie and s’mores by the bonfire. Program meets in the Horine Reservation.

FEE for camping: $25 family campsite, $15 field, festival-style camping. All ages. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18. Space is limited for camping. Reserve your spot today by calling 502/368- 5404.

**Register for activities at the registration table the day of the event**

Join us for the Fall Mill Creek Clean-Up on Saturday, November 2. We will meet at Sylvania Park at 9:00am. Sign up today!

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Metro Council Meeting Highlights for Thursday, October 10

The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting October 10. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting. https://youtu.be/Av6Zg-iDnNA

Old Business

Approved

• O-151-24: an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget by reallocating $50,000 from Economic Development to Waterfront Development Corporation for public art at Festival Plaza.

Special Recognitions and Proclamations

• Councilman Khalil Batshon recognized the District 25 Page, Aiden Leon.

Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously

• R-099-24: resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with Playworks Education Energized for $73,000 to provide consulting, training, and workshop hosting for early childhood physical education and recess programs.
• R-101-24: resolution commemorating and recognizing October 2, 2024, as Wrongful Conviction Day and urging state support for wrongful conviction compensation.
• R-102-24: resolution accepting $1,146,031 from the Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency to provide navigator outreach and educational services.
• R-103-24: resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with Dr. Mark Jorrisch for $183,960. This Public Health, federally funded passthrough grant covers the physician services contract at the MORE Center.
• R-104-24: resolution approving a noncompetitively negotiated professional service contract with U of L for $92,507. This Public Health contract is for the employment of their Laboratory Director.
• R-105-24: resolution accepting $50,000 from John Hopkins University through the Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation Grant Program to be administered by the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods.

The Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online here: https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMetroCouncil/.

The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

RIYA 5607 INC d/b/a GREENWOOD FOOD MART hereby declares its intention to apply for NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package License and no later than 10/15/2024. The licensed premises will be located at 5607 Greenwood rd, Louisville, KY 40258.The owner of the corporation is SANJAYBHAI PATEL (president) residing at 4202 MOSSWOOD LN, LAGRANGE, KY 40031. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing to 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 LSBN0174446

Applications are open for the Class of 2025 Office for Women Ambassadors!

The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls and advancing gender equity.

Applicants must be 18 or older.

Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County (inside Jefferson County).

Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2025 are: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day. 

YOU MUST COMMIT TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES.  

The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided.  Childcare will also be provided off site.

Applications are due by NOVEMBER 15, 2024.  Apply today!  https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m1gucq10th5rek/

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Project Location: 2233 Lower Hunters Trace

Project Description: Harbor House of Louisville. Modified CUP of a Community Service Facility under LDC Section 4.2.54.

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