 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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Jefferson County residents can start dropping off their leaves next week. Beginning Nov. 5, residents can bring their leaves to any of these four locations throughout Louisville:
- 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 is a free service for residents only. Drop-off sites will not be open Nov. 28-29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Only leaves will be accepted. They can be loose, in paper or compostable bags or in reusable containers. Containers must be taken back by residents.
The Louisville Zoo invites guests to celebrate Wild Winter Days, presented by Kroger, Nov. 1, 2024 through Feb. 28, 2025. Wild Winter Days offers discounted admission to the Zoo and incorporates a food drive for Dare to Care Food Bank.
Guests who bring at least one non-perishable food item per person may purchase discounted tickets at the Zoo ticket windows for $10.50 per adult and $7.50 per child or senior. Twenty-five cents of every admission ticket will also support the Zoo’s conservation efforts.
Since this partnership began in 2009, the Zoo has collected more than 30,000 pounds of food, thanks to the generosity of its guests. That is the weight of nearly five male rhinoceroses!
Dare to Care Food Bank’s most needed items include canned meats like tuna and chicken, as well as canned fruit and vegetables, beans, peanut butter, soup, rice, cereal, fruit juice, and pasta. No glass containers. More details on items of need are available at daretocare.org.
The discount is available only at the gate and cannot be applied to online purchases, special fee-based programs, prepaid groups, field trips or other discounts. No refunds will be provided for tickets purchased online or in advance. While multiple canned good items per person are appreciated, only one discount applies per ticket.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through March 14, 2025, hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guests exiting by 5 p.m. The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more information.
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):
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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