 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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Blue Lick Road will be closed near the Bulliet County line. The closure will be from Friday night at 7 pm to 5 am Monday morning. The closure is between W. Triangle Lane and Carter Ave.
Celebrate blues and the arts at the 29th Annual Garvin Gate Blues Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
This year’s festival will be held in Central Park, located at 1340 South 4th Street in historic Old Louisville. Free on street parking is available on all surrounding streets including Fourth and Sixth Streets and Park Avenue.
The festival will feature live music, artists, and food and drink vendors. Performances are set to begin at noon and will continue into the evening. A full list of performances is listed below.
“I’m excited to celebrate the arts and soulful sounds of the blues on Saturday,” said Councilman Baker. “Please grab a lawn chair and join me in beautiful Central Park.”
2024 Lineup Schedule
- 12:00 PM Zeno Jones
- 12:45 PM Highway 31 Blues Band with guest Rick Cain
- 2:00 PM Da Mudcats
- 3:15 PM Travlin’ Mojos with guest Tommy Stillwell
- 4:30 PM Sheryl Rouse and the Bluez Brothers
- 5:45 PM Tanita Gaines and the Gospel and Blues Rescue
- 7:15 PM GA20
- 8:45 PM Cameron Webb’s Soul and Blues Review
For more information, please contact Councilman Baker’s office at 574-1106 or Howard Rosenberg at 502-445-4193. You may also visit the website at www.garvingatebluesfestival.com
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A healthy urban tree canopy offers a vast array of benefits to our city, from cooling shade and stormwater management to better mental health and community pride. Trees make our city more livable, healthy, and equitable. That's why, when a 2015 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment found that Louisville's tree canopy was rapidly declining, it was clear that it was time for action.
Although various organizations have been involved in addressing particular aspects of Louisville's tree problem, TreesLouisville is singularly focused on preserving and expanding our community's tree canopy. We support and partner with like-minded organizations by combining energies and resources, facilitating projects and identifying new opportunities. All in an effort to reach our goal: tree canopy coverage of 45% over the next decade.
For more information and activities, click here https://www.treeslouisville.org/about-us.
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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.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Event Details | Jack O’Lantern Spectacular:
- The event runs from Tuesday, October 1 through Saturday, November 2.
- The event will be open from dusk-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.
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Sunday-Thursday pricing: Adults - $15, Seniors (65+) - $13, Children (3-12) - $12
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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.
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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.
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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.
  
 Our next Pop-Up Drop-Off event will be Saturday, October 19, 10:00 - 2:00 at UofL's Shelby Campus.
Check out these tips for attending the Pop-Up Drop-Off events:
Tip #1: Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
Tip #2: Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
Tip #3: Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
Tip #4: Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
Tip #5: Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
Tip #6: Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
Tip #7: Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
If you have any questions about these events, contact the kNOw Waste Education Department!
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