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Saturday is the perfect day to get rid of old drugs in an easy and safe way. Throughout Louisville we will have locations that you can drop off your old drugs. No questions asked. Just a free way to help you get rid of that old clutter.
This Saturday 10-26-24 from 10am to 2pm our partners from Norton Healthcare Walgreens Kroger and Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA will all be participating in the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
For more information. Please follow this link: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
Below are all the Louisville drop-off locations.
Norton Healthcare location -3101 Poplar Level Rd. (40213)
Norton Healthcare location -9880 Angies Way (40241)
Kroger location - 10010 Ballardsville Road (40241)
Kroger location - 4009 Poplar Level Road (40213)
Kroger location - 291 Hubbards Lane (40207)
Kroger location - 5533 New Cut Road (40214)
Kroger location - 9080 Taylorsville Road (40299)
Kroger location - 4915A Dixie Highway (40216)
Kroger location - 2219 Holiday Manor (40222)
Walgreens location - 7914 Fegenbush Lane
Walgreens location - 9702 Westport Road
Walgreens location - 3700 Frankfort Avenue
Walgreens location - 2021 Hikes Lane
Walgreens location - 12101 Shelbyville Road
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Next month, all of Metro RCS – including the LIHEAP program – will be transitioning to a new software system. Due to these system updates, we do not anticipate opening appointments for an “early bird” pre-registration this year. We ask that LIHEAP clients check back Thursday, Oct. 31 by contacting the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. We ask for your grace and patience during this transition period. Our team is committed to making this process as smooth as possible, and we appreciate your understanding as we grow together.
Starting November 5, Kentucky households can apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Fall Subsidy. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 20, or until designated funds have been expended.
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 (502) 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the administering agency of the Louisville Metro Community Action Agency.
Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies operate LIHEAP in partnership with Community Action Kentucky and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information about LIHEAP, including contact information for all local Community Action agencies, please visit the Community Action Kentucky website at www.CAPKY.org.
Helpful forms when applying for LIHEAP and the MSD Discount Programs (click on links below to download):
In 2023 Louisville Metro was one of ten global cities selected for the Bloomberg Harvard Cross Boundary Collaboration Program to enhance park safety through cross agency partnerships with LMPD, Metro Parks & Recreation, Olmsted, Parks Alliance, West Louisville Tennis Club and Wilderness Louisville. Through this partnership Metro piloted an intervention in Iroquois Park, where today’s announcement was held. The pilot’s evaluation demonstrated the benefits of focused enforcement of park hours, which are 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily.
Providing ranger service will add an important layer of safety to Metro Parks, said Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Police Chief, Paul Humphrey. “LMPD has been a partner on the project from the beginning and we’re excited to continue the collaboration with Metro Parks.”
In June 2024 Mayor Greenberg and Louisville Metro Council worked together to pass a budget that included $300,000 in funding for a park ranger program. Equipped with the funding and evaluation data from the Iroquois Park pilot, Metro Parks is now ready to hire its first park ranger.
Those wishing to apply for the position of senior park ranger will have three weeks to do so before the application process ends. The position is currently posted, and those wishing to apply can do so by visiting bestparksever.com.
Qualifications for the position include having a high school diploma or GED equivalent along with five years of experience as a law enforcement officer, including two years of management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicants must also be KY POPS certified (Kentucky Police Officer Professional Standards).
The chosen candidate will manage the Park Ranger program, park security and enforcement of laws and ordinances relating to Parks and Recreation facilities and public spaces. This position will also be responsible for developing protocols, procedures, and policies for the work unit.
Lace up your running shoes! Louisville’s wildest 5K, Throo the Zoo, is just around the corner, set to take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, November 9. The annual event, presented by Norton Sports Health, is a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing participants to run or walk through the Zoo while supporting its mission to “better the bond between people and our planet.”
The Throo the Zoo 5k Run/Walk takes participants on a chip-timed course that winds through the Zoo’s exhibits, offering unique views of animal ambassadors like bears, giraffes and sloths. The event welcomes runners and walkers of all fitness levels, including guests with strollers.
Registration for this important Zoo fundraiser is $35 now through October 19 and can be completed online at louisvillezoo.org/throo. Prices will increase to $40 on October 20, and race-day registration on November 9 will cost $50.
Packet pickup will take place in the Zoo’s bus parking lot on Friday, November 8 from noon to 6 p.m.
As part of the event festivities, a costume contest sponsored by Swags Sports Shoes invites race participants to dress up for the occasion. Submit a photo of your running costume on the Zoo’s Facebook post Saturday, November 9. The Zoo will award prizes to the group, pair and individual photos with the most reactions in the comments!
For those unable to attend in person or who prefer to complete the distance at another location, the Zoo offers a Throo the Zoo Virtual 5K. Virtual participants can run or walk the 5K on their time and course, and they will receive a finisher’s medal and a Zoo ticket for a future visit. Pricing for the virtual option starts at $30 with, an increase on October 20.
Road Closures
Illinois Avenue will be closed from Grenade Avenue to Trevilian Way from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., and from Taylor Avenue to Grenade Avenue from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
The Louisville Free Public Library’s annual Family S.T.E.A.M. Day returns to the South Central Regional Library (7300 Jefferson Boulevard) on Saturday, November 2, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. This FREE family-friendly event offers amazing presentations and hands-on activities to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
Family S.T.E.A.M. Day brings educational institutions together for a wide variety of learning opportunities for the whole family. Activities include Southland Dairy’s mobile classroom (with a real cow), a look at how animals adapt with the Kentucky Science Center, student-led hands-on learning with STEMY, paleontology and geology activities with the Falls of the Ohio State Park, local wildlife with Louisville Nature Center, a water filtration demonstration from the Louisville Water Company, sun-gazing with the Louisville Astronomical Society’s solar telescopes, face-painting, the mobile gaming truck, and more from Brightside, American Printing House, KET, and the Frazier History Museum. S.T.E.A.M. Day concludes with a free bluegrass concert from Good River String Band (2-3 p.m.).
Family S.T.E.A.M. Day is made possible with support from the Library Foundation and Genentech. For more information, visit LFPL.org/Kids or call (502) 964-3515. Free parking and shuttle service will be available from the Target parking lot.
The American Printing House for the Blind is sponsoring achildren's education event.
While our new museum, The Dot Experience, is under construction, they are hosting education events at Louisville Free Public Library branches. This series, Connect the Dots, offers engaging opportunities for families and children to explore important concepts such as access, inclusion, and innovation, all through hands-on activities focused on the experiences of individuals who are blind or low vision. https://aphmuseum.org/connect-the-dots/
The event will take place at the South Central Library, on Saturday, November 2 from 11 AM -3 PM.
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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Fall Leaves
Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!
Never blow leaves into the street! If you see Street Sweeping signs posted on your street, please make sure to move your vehicle so any leaves that fell naturally on the street can be properly cleaned.
Leaf Drop-Off Sites (coming soon!)
The Metro Public Works free leaf drop-off sites will be open Tuesday-Saturdays, November 5 through December 7. Drop-off will not be available on November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only leaves will be accepted. Leaves can be loose, in paper/compostable bags, or reusable containers. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be taken back by residents.
Locations and hours starting Tuesday, November 5:
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This service is for residents ONLY and not for businesses!!
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