  Nagaad Café Opens in District 21!
Exciting news! Nagaad Cafe is now officially open for business. Located at the corner of Woodlawn and W Kenwood Way, we are thrilled to welcome this new cafe to our Beechmont neighborhood. Be sure to visit us this week for a steaming cup of coffee or a refreshing smoothie!
Location: 349 W Kenwood Way
Celebrate the Season at the Louisville Zoo with Festive Events All Month Long
The Louisville Zoo is spreading holiday cheer this December with a month-long lineup of festive activities for the whole family. From animal-themed holiday enrichment to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
Key Highlights for December:
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Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday (Weekends: Dec. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22) Join Qannik, the Zoo’s beloved polar bear, and her animal companions as they enjoy special holiday-themed enrichment activities. Sponsored by Great Clips, this festive event runs select weekends in December.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit (Dec. 21–22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The power couple of the season will make a stop at the Louisville Zoo for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities with guests. Families can also enjoy sweet treats like cookie decorating and s’mores during this special weekend.
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Holiday Scavenger Hunt (All Month) Guests can embark on a Zoo-wide scavenger hunt for all ages. Scan the QR code at the Zoo entrance to join the adventure and complete challenges for a chance to win Zoo-themed prizes.
Additional Details: Holiday programming is included with general Zoo admission or membership. Visitors can also take advantage of discounted admission during Wild Winter Days, presented by Kroger, running through February 28, 2025. Guests who bring at least one non-perishable food item per person for Dare to Care Food Bank can purchase tickets at the Zoo for $10.50 per adult and $7.50 per child/senior.
For a complete schedule of events and activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/bearyhappy.
 National Cyclocross Championships return to Joe Creason Park Dec. 12-15
USA Cycling is hosting the 2024 National Cyclocross Championships in Joe Creason Park December 12-15. Cyclists from all over the United States will travel to Louisville to compete in these coveted races, making access to the park limited to the public.
On Monday, December 2, setup began for the event, including the construction a flyover bridge near the entrance of the park off Trevilian Way. This entrance will close, and park goers are asked to enter the park via Illinois Avenue.
Joe Creason Park will remain open will limited access through December 8. From December 9-15, the park will close to the public as the event takes place, reopening on December 16. Those interested in attending the 2024 Cyclocross Championships as a spectator can find tickets and more information here.
 Festivus For Culture Creators
The Office of Arts + Creative Industries is working with Columbus-based consulting firm, Designing Local, in producing Metro’s first Comprehensive Cultural Plan. We will be hosting two open house events on December 12th, 2024 to gather input from the community. This event will serve as a forum for the community to share concerns about challenges facing Louisville’s arts and culture sector, as well as offer ideas for future goals. Please share with any groups that might be interested. More details about the event can be found in the RSVP links below and an event graphic is attached.
Afternoon Location: 12:00pm-2:00pm - RSVP Dare to Care Community Kitchen 1200 S 28th St.
Evening Location: 4:00pm-7:00pm - RSVP Logan Street Market 1001 Logan St.
 You're Invited to the Polar Express Pajama Party !
Experience some holiday magic as the annual Polar Express Pajama Party pulls in to the station at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway) on Friday, December 13, 6 – 8 p.m. Kids can come dressed in their pajamas and enjoy free games, crafts, and activities for the whole family.
There will be a reading of The Polar Express, followed by a screening of the movie. Children can also get their picture taken with Mrs. Claus, Elsa from Frozen, and the Polar Express conductor; enjoy a cookie and hot chocolate pit stop; and get a free book of their very own. For more information about this after-hours event for children and families, call (502) 933-0029.
By offering free access to quality early learning opportunities, like the Polar Express Pajama Party, the Louisville Free Public Library promotes literacy and helps to inspire a lifetime of reading and learning. For more information about the Library and its services, visit LFPL.org.
 Donations Needed for Youth In Action Blanket Drive
The Youth In Action Network of Louisville invites you to contribute blankets for their Annual Blanket Drive aimed at helping the homeless, veterans, and those in need within our communities.
As we celebrate the holiday season, many remember to provide meals for the less fortunate, but many still lack warmth. Please share this request with your church members, sororities, fraternities, friends, and family. Our homeless and veteran population has surged by over 1,000 in the past year. Many individuals in need are relocating from rural areas to our communities due to a lack of support there. Tragically, many of these homeless individuals are children who have no control over their circumstances, and it is heart-wrenching to witness their struggles.
While you are out doing your holiday shopping, consider picking up a throw or blanket. Please note that we will have two collection and distribution events: the first collection will be on December 14, 2024, for Christmas, and the second will be on January 18, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
 Christmas Care Day
This Christmas the Care Project and Feed Louisville are collaborating on a Christmas Care Day.
On Christmas Day at Feed Louisville (1334 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206) volunteers will be prepping and distributing meals and hygiene packages to people experiencing homelessness in Louisville.
Until Christmas Day the Care Project will be collecting donations for the hygiene packages at the various locations listed on the flyer!
 Louisville Metro launching Affordable Housing Lien Forgiveness Pilot Program
Program aims to create more housing opportunities by eliminating financial barrier
Recently, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the launch of an important program that will help create safe, quality, affordable housing, while improving the safety and health of neighborhoods.
The goal for this program is to create newly renovated, affordable homes and support the redevelopment of vacant and blighted residential structures through the forgiveness of code enforcement liens. The intention of this pilot program is to increase housing stock by rehabilitating vacant and abandoned structures, promote homeownership for low-to-moderate income families, while encouraging reinvestment in local neighborhoods. This pilot program also includes important guard rails to ensure that residents are protected and empowered to build stronger futures in the neighborhoods they love and call home.
For more information, click on the button below!
 Cafe Louie
The Café LOUIE schedule for 2025 has been released. Join us as we discuss various topics impacting our neighborhoods and city. Councilor Ruhe plans to attend the following sessions:
- South Central on 1/25,
- Iroquois on 2/1
- Newburg on 3/15
Mark your calendars and see you there!
 Louisville Leaf Drop Off Locations!
 Beginning Nov. 5, Louisville residents can drop off leaves at these locations:
• Public Works Yard, Lower River Rd (enter from Bethany Ln), Tue-Sat, 9am-3pm
• Public Works East District, 595 N Hubbards Ln, Tue-Sat, 9am-3pm
• Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Pkwy (Athletic Complex), Tue-Sat, 9am-3pm
• Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Ave, Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm & Sat, 9am-3pm
• Note: Closed Nov. 28-29 for Thanksgiving 
#Louisville #LeafDropOff 
 Join The Global Louisville Leadership Academy
The Global Louisville Leadership Academy (GLLA) offers a complimentary leadership training program, proudly sponsored by the Office for Immigrant Affairs. Its mission is to enhance the knowledge and networks of foreign-born leaders, enabling them to increase their capacity and become vital stakeholders in empowering and supporting their communities.
Don't miss out—apply now! The application deadline is January 11, 2025. After selection, the first of eight sessions will take place on February 17, 2025.
 Free Home Repair
Do you know of a home that needs repairs? New Direction is assisting homeowners through their Repair Affair Assistance! This is am amazing program so make sure to share this with friends and family!
To sign up call Teresa Devine at 502-371-4906 or email teresad@ndc.org
 Flight Tracking
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
 Recycling Do's and Don'ts
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do:
- Make sure the lid is closed flat
- Break the boxes down flat to maximize space
Don't:
- Set boxes beside the cart
- Leave lid open or overflow the cart
 See A Pothole? Report It
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
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.
Call our office at 574-1121, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov
  
  
Metro Public Works is Hiring!!!
Serve the Louisville community through a rewarding public service career! The Department of Metro Public Works & Assets is currently hiring for the following positions:
- Director of Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Project Manager - DOT Major Projects
- Project Manager - DOT Special Projects
- Electrician "A" Journeyman
- Engineer
- Engineer Technician
- Equipment Operator
- Executive Administrator - Business Operations
- Executive Administrator - Transportation Programming
- Mechanic - Heavy Equipment
- Packer Driver
- Packer Laborer
- Solid Waste Education Specialist
- Traffic Signal Operations Engineer
- Transportation Systems Management & Operations/Engineering Supervisor
IMPORTANT! The link below is for all of Metro jobs currently open. To learn about career opportunities specifically in Public Works, once you've clicked the link, follow these 3 easy steps:
- click the filter tab
- click Departments
- click Public Works on the dropdown menu
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky
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