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King of the Bluegrass Adapted Wheelchair Basketball Tournament is a four-state regional youth wheelchair basketball tournament.
Approximately 80 athletes from Louisville, Nashville, Cincinnati and Indianapolis will compete.
Location: Fairdale High School (1001 Fairdale Road, Fairdale, KY 40118).
Dates: Saturday, January 25th, 2025 and Sunday, January 26th, 2025 from 9:30am-5:00pm both days. Spectator admission is $10 per person.
JCPS launched the Louisville Lightning adapted sports team in March 2023. It currently offers wheelchair basketball, archery, boccia ball, swimming, track and field to kids K -12th grade. There are plans to expand to seated tennis, seated volleyball and seated dance/cheer during the 2025-2026 school year.
Louisville Lightning has grown faster than anticipated, including sending 11 kids to track and field Nationals in Birmingham, Ala., in July 2024. Its travel wheelchair basketball team is nationally registered at the prep (8th and under) and varsity (9th - 12th) levels. For more information, contact Dr. Laura Duncan at 502-485-3262 or Laura.Duncan@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Louisville Metro Government have released a new framework, outlining the steps necessary to create Louisville’s first Safe Routes to School program. Communities across the country offer Safe Routes to School programs to promote safe walking and cycling conditions for elementary, middle, and high school students. The programs encourage active lifestyles and bridge the gap between health and transportation.
The framework was developed to support Vision Zero Louisville, the city’s transportation safety initiative, which envisions zero roadway deaths by 2050. Studies show that Safe Routes to School programs can reduce risk of pedestrian injury and increase physical activity. A Safe Routes to School program would also provide benefits to the community at-large, including reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. It also promotes savings on fuel costs for families and reduces the demand on school bus fleets.
In addition to this framework, the project team conducted road safety assessments near ten schools in Jefferson County, and KYTC is already turning those findings into infrastructure improvements. “Safety is urgent, and it is our top priority. We are committed to working with our local partners to provide safe and accessible routes for children to get to school, fostering a healthier and brighter future for the next generation,” said Mike Vaughn, manager of KYTC’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, which funded the project.
Launching Louisville’s first Safe Routes to School program will require dedicated investments of time, funding, and participation from local and state agencies, schools, and members of the community. The new framework lays the foundation for identifying supportive roles from champions and community members, strengthening policy, and implementing the program.
For more information, please visit the Safe Routes to School Louisville website at LouisvilleSafeRoutesToSchool.com.
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 57th Annual Spaghetti Supper Sponsored by St. Athanasius Parish!
Join us on February 1, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the welcoming St. Athanasius Parish Hall/Gym, located at 5915 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219. This event promises a laid-back yet delightful experience.
Enjoy a festive evening featuring a Silent Auction, $5 Raffles, a Gift Card Board, a Cake Booth, Games, and more! Savor our Spaghetti Meal, priced at just $10 per plate, which includes:
All-you-can-eat spaghetti, Dinner roll, Salad bar, Brownie, Tea and water (other drinks available for purchase)
Feeling lucky? Participate in the $5 Raffle – Split the Pot, where you could win up to $7,500 or half of the total ticket sales!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to share in the fun while supporting Scouts 366 Activities at St. Athanasius, proudly sponsored by the St. Athanasius Parish.
For additional information, contact Mark Wilson at 502-551-9619 or Stephen Guelda at 502-645-4550.
License #0275
Property Address: The Brickyard, 212 South Park Rd.
Case Number: 24-CAT3-0016
Revisions of a previously approved plan for warehousing that includes a reduction in building area and buildable lots.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: Commerce Crossings Apartments, 5141 Commerce Crossings Dr.
Case Number: 24-DDP-0083
A revised detailed district development plan application to add gated entrances and adjust road widening length to an already approved apartment
development on 22 acres in the R6 and OR3 zoning districts.
For more information, please click HERE.
To View the Full Report, Please Click HERE.
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 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment is now available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 31, 2025, or until designated funds have been expended.
LIHEAP Winter Crisis provides households with a benefit depending on housing category, fuel type used for heating, and income level. The benefit can be applied towards home heating cost for electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, or fuel oil.
Benefits are paid directly to the household's energy vendor. Prior LIHEAP assistance does not impact a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income eligibility of up to and including 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
In Jefferson County, LIHEAP Winter Crisis is available through the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. Appointments are required in advance to apply. Eligible households can apply for one or both LIHEAP Winter Crisis and MSD’s EWRAP with one single appointment.
MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP)
Through our partnership with Louisville MSD, eligible residents will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP).
EWRAP can provide eligible residents in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, with proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD. This enrollment period is for new and renewing MSD discount program clients.
MSD clients who are 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program. For more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
How to Apply
Our toll-free automated appointment system is now available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
Eligibility
- Jefferson County households within 150% of 2024-25 federal poverty guidelines
- Must be responsible for home heating costs or pay heating costs if utilities are included as an undesignated portion of rent.
- You do not need to have a past-due balance or disconnect notice to be eligible.
Documentation
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, etc. or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the Resilience and Community Services office at 701 W. Ormsby Ave., Suite 201 as well as the seven LIHEAP locations listed here.
- Proof of Social Security Number or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household.
- A current bill with a past due amount; or an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent; or proof that you are within 10 days of running out of pre-paid electric service; or proof that you are within four days of running out of bulk fuel.
- For MSD’s EWRAP program, you will need proof of an active utility account with Louisville Water Company and MSD. (i.e. named customers with MSD, receiving metered water service for a property used solely for residential purposes, and owned or leased by the customer as principal residence).
For more information about this process on how to apply for LIHEAP or the MSD discount programs, please contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or 574-5000, email metro.call@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s Online Customer Service or Live Chat at www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with 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.
 Louisville Local Business Expo
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 1pm-4pm
Mellwood Art Center
(1860 Mellwood Ave., Van Gogh Building)
Free entry.
This B2B Expo features 50+ local businesses, reusable bags for the first 250 attendees, personalized “Quick Learns” and lots of prizes - all in a fun, festival atmosphere. Attendees can expect to go home with new connections and new tools for their business. Shifting our purchasing habits towards local, independent businesses can have big effects on our local economy, keeping more dollars circulating locally. This applies to both our personal AND business purchases. Make it your business to buy local! Find out more at KeepLouisvilleWeird.com/Expo.
 Check out our upcoming programs! Come join us for some winter fun in the forest. More information and registration can be found HERE.
Want to learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine? Come out to Sun Valley Community Center on Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. to work on various sewing projects!
 With snow and ice on the ground an everyone going a little stir crazy...We thought you could use some good news and something to look forward to when warmer weather arrives!
SAVE THE DATE: JMF Summer Camp Registration opens Feb. 3rd! Early bird 10% discount will run the first two weeks of registration. Check out the website for dates and information for early planning.
Summer Camps • Wilderness Louisville
 Come Join the JMF team! We are hiring for a full-time Naturalist position providing recreation and educational programming. More information can be found at our website. Please click HERE.
 On Saturday, January 25, the Louisville Zoo will host its annual job fair in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in admissions, animal departments, education, front desk, guest services, horticulture, marketing (website management), membership and rides & attractions. Candidates will receive training in their area. Animal, marketing and education departments require additional experience.
The compensation for seasonal positions starts at $16.65 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through November. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. For positions requiring CPR/First Aid Certification, the Zoo will provide training.
Seasonal positions in the Zoo’s animal departments require one year of college with a declared major in biology or a closely related field, as well as one year of working with animals in an institutional setting.
To apply for seasonal positions in the education department, candidates must have completed one year of college seeking a degree in elementary or secondary education, have one year of experience working with children in a formal or informal teaching setting (school, day camp, zoo or other cultural attraction), and have background knowledge of biology, ecology or related fields.
For those applying for a seasonal position in the marketing department, candidates must have experience working in WordPress creating and editing pages, posts and menus. Basic HTML, CSS and SEO knowledge is preferred, as well as experience in content management and familiarity with Adobe graphic design software.
In addition to working in a unique environment, seasonal Zoo employees receive free Zoo admission and parking for the duration of their employment term as well as discounts in Zoo gift shops and food concession locations with Zoo ID.
The Zoo has full and part-time positions available in various areas. Visit louisvillezoo.org/about-the-zoo/hr/ for information on the positions and how to apply.
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.
 You are invited to a Bunco Party! Come out, bring a friend, and play some Bunco! All proceeds from this event will be donated to Girl Scout Troop 688 to help fund their trip to Savannah, Georgia! RSVP to Sandy at (502) 649-0707 by Feb. 10th to reserve your space!
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There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
To learn more please visit Boards and Commission
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