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Calling all business owners! We want to hear from you. We've received great feedback so far from our trolley hop survey, and there's still time to submit your response. Many businesses in our district participated in the Trolley Hop before, and it's great to know that you share our excitement to bring it back. Click the survey link below and/or join us for a community meeting for business owners on Monday 3/24 from 2-3pm at UCHM (150 State Street). We value your input and believe that a collaborative approach is the best way to ensure a successful Trolley Hop relaunch!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnkwlExtG_s_SBMvAkiUItucTpYH0l9r7ymkXQt1-S5QMQwg/viewform?usp=sharing
Good news for the Cannons Lane Project—the weather has finally warmed up, allowing the crew to get back to work! This winter brought us some unusual conditions, causing several delays. The light is getting much brighter at the end of the tunnel!
Here’s the latest update from the Project Manager:
“At this time, we are finishing up the concrete aspects of the project and starting in the next few weeks we will be putting down asphalt along the areas where curbing was installed (had to wait for the asphalt plants to reopen). The homeowners will also see topsoil going back in along the project in preparation for seed and straw activities.
I want to again thank the residents and travelers for their patience. Most of them were very understanding and that is very appreciated.”
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So far, 2025 has given us some miserable weather. Hopefully, it’s behind us now and we can look forward to spring!
For 2025 Traffic Enforcement will be a priority. We will be focusing on the main roadways such as Brownsboro, Frankfort, Eastern Parkway, Taylorsville, and of course Bardstown Road. We will also conduct occasional Stop Sign details in the residential neighborhoods. Despite the poor weather, we have issued more than 150 citations so far this year.
-Major Grissom
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It has been a challenging winter season for our snowfighters! We want to express our appreciation for all the members of the Snow team for their dedication to serving our city during the 7 significant snow vents we have thus far. Working 12-hour shifts from Sunday to Sunday, they worked around the clock to keep Metro’s 110 snow routes clear and in safe driving condition during the worst snowfall event the city had seen since 1998.
Thank you to our Metro Snow Team partner agencies: Metro Fleet Services, Metro Parks, Metro Codes & Regs (Vacant Lots Division), Public Works: Roads Operations, Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS), Signs & Markings.
Also thank you to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for their assistance during this historic snow event!
- 12 inches total snowfall during prolonged event – 9 inches in a 7-hour time span on Sunday, Jan. 5 (most snow amount in 25 years, 11.6 inches in 1998) and 3 inches Friday, Jan. 10.
- 38,000 tons of salt on hand to start the winter season
- 110 Metro snow routes (2,700 miles) – does not include what was done to accommodate JCPS, UofL, Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, TARC3 location or the Public Libraries
- 160 pieces of equipment (snowplows, loaders, utility trucks, skid steers, augers, spreaders)
- 60 snowplows
- 200 team members (Approx. 140 CDL drivers)
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Over 43,000 miles driven (2,700 x multiple passes)
- 125 JSCPS bus stops, multiple treatment on a total 6 miles
- 4 high-density TARC3 Routes -1.5 miles treated multiple times
- 5 total-mile treatment at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
- Entrance and other access points clearance for 5 Louisville Public Libraries, multiple treatments
- 2 days working at UofL, clearing bus stops and parking spaces
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The annual pothole blitz will kick off Thursday, March 6! We are seeing exponentially more potholes right now than we typically have in the past several years because of record breaking amounts of snow fall and freezing for an extended period this snow season. We are prioritizing filling pot holes on major roadways (high volume/high speed – like Shelbyville road and Dixie Hwy), roadways that have excessive potholes, and responding to potholes submitted to 311.
Please be vigilant when driving:
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Stay Alert!Keep an eye on the road ahead and watch for potholes.
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Maintain a Safe Distance.Leave enough space between you and the car ahead so you have time to react to potholes.
- 3. Slow Down!If you can’t avoid a pothole, reduce your speed before hitting it. Hitting a pothole at high speed increases the impact force.
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Avoid Sudden Braking.Braking hard just before hitting a pothole can push the front of your car down, making the impact worse.
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Keep Tires Properly Inflated.Underinflated or overinflated tires are more vulnerable to damage. Check your tire pressure regularly.
Report a pothole through Metro311. Choose "Pothole" and enter the address along with a description if needed.
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We are providing our free tax preparation services at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Frankfort Avenue again this year. Our hours are on Wednesday from 10:30 to 2:30. We will be there through April 9th. We follow the Jefferson County School calendar. If schools are cancelled (for example, inclement weather), we do not have access to the building and we must cancel that day.
We strongly recommend that the taxpayers make an appointment. While we allow walk-ins if the schedule permits, over the past few years, we have found that the bulk of our time is scheduled in advance with appointments. The phone number to call to make an appointment is listed on the flyer. The taxpayer may also search on the AARP website if they are interested in a different location, day or time. We have approximately 15 locations around the Louisville.
We welcome all taxpayers with no age limits, no income limits, and no AARP membership requirement. The volunteers are well trained, and many have had lengthy careers in tax.
If you have any questions, please contact the number on the flyer.
Welcome to Louisville Metro Community Services - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) Appointment Scheduler
Please note that we do offer free tax preparation software on our website, labcservices.org. Please check our website and our Facebook pages for the most up to date information about the availability of our services.
Households with incomes below $67,000 are eligible for participation in this program. We are required to see social security cards for everyone included on a tax return. Please note that the IRS does not allow our program to prepare returns that include farm income, income from rental properties or businesses or self-employment income that includes depreciation or that includes expenses for other employees of the business.
There are two ways that you can take advantage of the free tax services:
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Self-File: Click here to access free versions of Turbo Tax or My Free Taxes (H&R Block's product) and click on the Free Online Tax Filing tab which is located near the top of the page. Prepare and e-file your own return. Assistance, if needed, is provided through an 800 number.
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Traditional VITA Service: You schedule an appointment using this site and work with a certified volunteer that will assist you in preparing your return, review it with you and efile it for you when finished.
List of Documents to bring for your appointment
- Your 2024 household income must be below $67,000. What to bring to the tax site.
- A copy of last year's return.
- Social security cards and birth dates for you, your spouse, and all dependents you are claiming.
- Picture ID for you and your spouse if filing jointly. Please note that this is an IRS requirement to help avoid identity theft.
- Any letter or notice you received from the IRS.
- A deposit slip with your savings and or checking routing and account number, or the routing and account number for your re-fillable debit card for direct deposit of your refund.
- Any health insurance information you have received regarding your health insurance coverage for 2024 including all 1095 A, B or C.
- Sources of income:
- W-2 forms for all jobs held in 2024.
- 1099 forms such as unemployment Social Security and self-employment.
- Record of cash payments received in 2024 for work not reported on W-2 or 1099 form.
- Pension document including records of withdrawal from 401k or other pension plans.
- Documentation or cancellation of debt.
- Records of your contributions to traditional and Roth IRA and health savings accounts.
- Records showing any estimated tax payments made.
For possible deductions and credits:
- If you pay for childcare bring documentation listing provider name address tax ID number and the amount you paid in 2024.
- If you, your spouse, or your child attend college, bring your tuition expense statement. It's a 1098-T
- Documentation of the amount spent on books, supplies, and equipment, and college account statement.
- Student loan interest statement, a 1098-E.
- Documentation of alimony and child support.
If you're itemizing bring documents of out-of-pocket expenses for:
- Medical bills paid by you and not reimbursed by your insurance.
- Charitable contributions.
- Mortgage interest and points.
- Real estate taxes paid.
- Property taxes paid.
Please bring any other information you think we may need to prepare to return to successfully.
There are seven locations for the VITA program:
- Bates Memorial Baptist Church - 728 E. Lampton Street Louisville, KY 40203
- Louisville Urban League - 1535 West Broadway Louisville, KY 40203
- Wesley House Community Services - 5114 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 402013
- St. Vincent de Paul - 1029 South Preston St. Louisville, KY 40203
- United Crescent Hill Ministries - 150 State Street Louisville, KY 40206
- Family Scholar House UofL - 403 Reg Smith Circle Louisville, KY 40208
- Family Scholar House Riverport - 3320 Mary O'Connor Drive Louisville, KY 40216
- Online Appointment system
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AT&T will be working on Bauer Avenue and Payne Street sometime between March 6th and April 6th. We’ve attached a map to show the work locations.
The Louisville Water Tower is one of Louisville's eight national historic landmarks and a must-see for both locals and tourists. Fun fact: It's actually the oldest water tower in the U.S.! The tower opens its doors to the public on the second Sunday of every month. The next scheduled date is March 9th. Residents can purchase tickets here.
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March 11th | 9:00am | Ntaba Coffee – 2407 Brownsboro Road
Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation!
No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!
-Major Jason Grissom (502.574.7636)
March 11th, 2025 Networking 11:00am Lunch Served at 11:30am Meeting 12:00-1:00pm
*Milestones Caregiving & UofL Trager Institute on Optimal Aging*
Our Mother of Sorrows Cafeteria
770 Eastern Parkway Louisville, Ky 40217
Lunch Sponsored by: Milestones
RSVP REQUIRED:
Please call the Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens
502-574-5092 or by email to allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov
Parking is available in the enclosed lot next to the cafeteria or in the lot to the right of school. Street parking is allowed.
***Winter Weather Advisory- TRIAD is cancelled for weather only if JCPS is also cancelled.
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"Hello" Game - Join United Crescent Hill Ministry for a “Hello” Game Research Event!
UCHM
150 South State Street
Wednesday, March 12th
1:00 to 4:00 pm
The game is designed to encourage fun and meaningful discussions among players about living and dying and what matters most to you if a serious or critical health problem occurs due to accident or illness. Come join us for what we expect to be a wonderfully engaging event. Every player who chooses to participate in research activities can receive up to $90 in gift cards. For everyone who participates there will be complimentary refreshments, lively conversations and information packets to take home. Anyone 18 and older can participate.
Contact Dianne Feltham at (502) 377-0046 for more information or to reserve a seat as seating is limited. Don’t delay, call or text today!
This research study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, under federal regulations at Penn State Medical Center, IRB Protocol No. 14689, PI: Lauren J. Van Scoy, MD.
The 2025 (15th) KY Regional Braille Challenge was held at KY School for the Blind on Thursday, February 27, with nearly 40 students (grade K-12) participating from throughout the Commonwealth! This is a special year in many ways: It is KY’s fifteenth anniversary of its Regional Challenge, the 25th anniversary of the national Braille Challenge (sponsored by the Braille Institute of America in Los Angeles), and a new participation level was added (Foundational level: to introduce Braille Challenge to new students)! The volunteers, parents, teachers, and others were thrilled to cheer on the participants, and students really felt good vibes and energy. Students and parents were also treated throughout the day to activities, music, food, and door prizes. Overall, the students had even greater success in their efforts this year, winning many awards, and we look forward to finding out (in May) which students will be selected to attend the national Braille Challenge Finals in Los Angeles this June!
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Mental Health Lou is hosting a four-part series, Mind-Body Wellness, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 at the Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, until March 26. Participants will learn ways to identify and connect feelings, thoughts and physical responses and develop tools to help manage stress, anxiety, depression and more.
The free series kicks off with "Food & Mood: The Gut-Brain Connection," which examines the relationship between diet and mental well-being by delving into the science of gut health, inflammation and the production of neurotransmitters.
Additional mental health topics include "Cultivating a Growth Mindset: Building Resilience and Wellness," "Digital Detox: Reclaiming Focus and Mental Space" and "The Art of Self-Compassion: Reframing Inner Narratives."
Be sure to learn more about Mental Health Lou's resources and programs.
Learn how to insulate your home effectively and cut your utility bills! Saturday, March 15th at 2:00pm. Highlands-Shelby Park Library.
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Project Warm, a 501c3 organization under Blueprint 502, has been around for 43 years in Louisville-Jefferson County. In 1982, Project Warm was created through the financial support of Louisville Gas & Electric (LG&E) and Metro Louisville Government. Thanks to the generosity of LG&E and Metro Louisville, Project Warm has been able to improve our community, the environment and the lives of people we serve through free weatherization services and educational workshops for low-income residents, veterans and people with disabilities across Jefferson County. To ensure that Project Warm continues to make a positive impact in the community in so many ways, it's seeking a few board members to join them. If interested in learning more about Project Warm and the opportunity to be board member, please contact Chris Clements at (502) 636-9276 or outreach@projectwarm.org
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Join APH For a History-Making Event
On Monday March 17, history will be made as American Printing House for the Blind (APH) unveils a never-before-heard recording of Helen Keller. APH is a long-standing collaborator with American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and maintains the Helen Keller Archives. A recently uncovered treasure, a voice recording of a speech Helen Keller gave in 1934, will be shared publicly for the first time. The recording was discovered in a time capsule within the AFB Helen Keller Archive at APH and captures the pioneering spirit of an advocate who empowered the blind community, especially during her time as an AFB employee. Listen as her passionate voice echoes across nine decades.
The event will take place on Monday, March 17. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., livestream of audio recording begins at 3 p.m. You will also have the opportunity to visit the AFB Helen Keller Archive at APH after the live stream event.
Please RSVP by Friday, March 7 to Lisa Echsner, lechsner@aph.org or (502) 899-2351. Space is limited.
APH is located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue.
Photo description: Echoes from the Past: Helen Keller and the Time Capsule Recordings logo. An image of Keller is on the right side.
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The Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue, will host a free concert by The Quattro Voce String Quartet in celebration of Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 23rd from 3:00pm-4:30pm. The Quattro Voce String Quartet is a group of professional musicians who will perform a concert by all women composers ranging from the renaissance period through a present-day composition. Attendees can also enjoy wine and cheese while experiencing the 155-year-old historic home. Space is limited, please email PDHLouisville@gmail.com to reserve your seat. The concert is funded by a grant from the Musicians’ Performance Trust Fund. Donations are welcome and will support the Peterson Dumesnil House Foundation.
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Whitehall is pleased to announce that it will host a Woodland Garden Tour on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:00 p.m. On this relaxing stroll through Whitehall’s Woodland Garden, participants will consider the important services that gardens provide for our human, animal, and plant neighbors. Are you curious to learn more about Louisville’s tree canopy, biodiversity, water, or land use history? The Woodland Garden provides inspirational examples of ways that we can create positive impacts anywhere in the city and offers us a place to deepen our connections to the place where we live. Whether you are new to the Woodland Garden or a regular visitor, this experience will have you seeing urban woodlands in a whole new way. If you've attended this class in the past, you will enjoy new takes and updated information on these familiar concepts. Reservations are required. The cost is $25 per person. For more information or to make reservations, visit https://www.historicwhitehall.org/whitehall-wednesdays.
The tour will be led by Carolyn Waters, PhD. A native of Louisville, Dr. Waters has a Ph.D. in Education and Social Change from Bellarmine University and a M.Ed. in Environmental Education from Western Washington University. She is an instructor of Environmental Studies at Bellarmine and a consultant for environmental education programming nationally. She previously lived at Whitehall in the caretaker’s residence and worked there as interim gardener.
In the Whitehall Wednesday series, Whitehall House and Gardens will host educational workshops for adults that focus on plants within the disciplines of art, gardening, science and forestry on the last Wednesday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. We partner with flower farmers, florists, arborists, horticulturalists and naturalists to bring fresh new programming to plant lovers in Louisville.
Proceeds from the program will benefit Whitehall, a historic house and estate garden owned and operated by the not-for-profit Historic Homes Foundation. Originally built in the mid-1850s as an Italianate farmhouse, the house was transformed in 1909 into the iconic Classical style mansion we know today that epitomizes the stately beauty of early twentieth-century architecture. At just under ten acres, Whitehall’s grounds offer the public multiple special gardens that are a horticultural treasure to the community.
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The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability is excited to invite you to Earth Fest 2025, the city’s first community-wide Earth Month celebration event in close partnership with the Parks Alliance of Louisville and multiple community partners! The event, which will be attended by Mayor Greenberg, will feature food, music, performances, sustainability lightning talks, family friendly activities, volunteering opportunities, and a resource fair. It will serve as a kick-off to Earth Month (April) and will elevate and amplify environmental events led by various organizations throughout Earth Month, so that our community can learn more about and become engaged with the great local organizations leading efforts to protect Louisville’s environment and create a sustainable future!
Event Details: Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Alberta O. Jones Park Address: 744 S 23rd St, Louisville, KY 40211 Learn more and get involved: https://tinyurl.com/LouisvilleEarthFest2025
#LouisvilleEarthFest
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Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering various opportunities for kids to stay active while on spring break. Camps will take place at some community centers, while others will host free open programming with a less structured environment.
Centers that will offer traditional Spring Break Camps are Metro Arts, Molly Leonard Portland, Sun Valley, Beechmont, Berrytown, Douglass and Cyril Allgeier. Participants must be 5-12 years of age for all camps except Metro Arts, which is for ages 9-12.
The cost of Spring Break Camp is $60 per camper. Youths will enjoy a range of activities including athletics, games, crafts and a field trip. Spots are limited for these camps, you can register a child by clicking here.
Centers that will offer free open programming include California, Newburg, Parkhill, Shawnee, Southwick and South Louisville. The public is invited to come and go as they please as activities will be set up from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Examples of open programming includes arts and crafts, pickleball, basketball, computer games and more. Registration is not required.
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Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule
All events are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on a Saturday. Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.
- March 22: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
- April 5: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
- May 17: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- June 14: Doss High School, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd
- July 19: Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd
- August 23: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
Pop-Up Drop-Off events are popular and well attended! Follow these tips for your best experience:
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.
Accepted Items:
- Up to 3 electronic items (recycled)
- Metal & appliances - no refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers or any items containing Freon (recycled)
- Up to 4 passenger tires (recycled)
- Household recyclables, follow curbside rules (recycled)
- Yard waste, follow curbside rules, wooden pallets (composted)
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Large household items (landfilled)
- Documents for shredding (recycled)
- Prescription medication (disposed properly)
- Gently used shoes will be collected for WaterStep - every 3 pairs of shoes collected provides safe water for 1 person for life!
Items must already be separated into categories for easy off-loading so as much can be recycled as possible.
Not Accepted:
- Garbage, loose debris (use curbside garbage collection or take to landfill)
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction debris (take to Waste Reduction Center, fees apply)
- Refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, or items containing Freon (take to Waste Reduction Center or metal recycling facility)
- Latex paint (disposal information)
- Batteries, light bulbs, oil-based paint, varnishes, stains, and other household hazardous waste (take to Haz Bin)
- Tree trunks
- Boats, hot tubs
- Items from businesses
- Trailers greater than 10 feet in length (larger loads can be taken to the Waste Reduction Center)
Detailed list of acceptable items in each category (Every possible item is not listed, so use this list as a guide.)
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Mark your calendars and take part in Brightside's Spring Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This is a great service opportunity for scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate team bonding opportunity!
Register your team or community group online here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/brightside-wm-community-wide-cleanup
If April 19 doesn’t work for your group, you can organize a cleanup anytime throughout the year and Brightside will provide gloves and bags. Brightside will also work with Solid Waste Management to collect litter bags after the cleanup. Call Brightside at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup. Once registered, please call (502)574-8455 to schedule a supply pickup time.
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Louisville Parks and Recreation and TreesLouisville are again partnering to host TreeFest! We are still seeking vendors and volunteers for the event. Learn more and find contact information at treeslouisville.org/treefest.
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Kentucky Waterways Alliance and our partners Louisville Metro Sewer District (MSD), Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, Louisville Metro District 9 Councilman Andrew Owen, Louisville Metro District 8 Councilman Ben-Reno Webber, and Brightside will host a cleanup to address litter in areas surrounding Beargrass Creek, specifically in Cherokee Park and the Beargrass Greenway. Located in the Salt River Basin, Beargrass Creek serves as a tributary to the Ohio River and spans across Jefferson County at Kentucky’s north central border. Beargrass Creek Watershed serves as the primary drainage basin for Louisville and Jefferson County, covering more than 60 square miles among its three forks: muddy fork, middle fork, and south fork. This primarily urban creek flows through neighborhoods and local parks such as Joe Creason Park and Cherokee Park, providing important opportunities for water-based recreation and environmental education. Beargrass Creek flows in primarily through Louisville, Kentucky, located within Jefferson County. Louisville is home to more than 622,000 people as well as fascinating outdoor-based tourism attractions such as the Louisville Mega Cavern, the Louisville Zoo, the Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve, and the Olmsted Parks system. The Kentucky Waterways Alliance is thrilled to partner with organizations and communities striving to protect their waterways while promoting community engagement. We hope to see you on April 19th, as we clean up Cherokee Park and the surrounding areas of Beargrass Creek.
Date: Saturday April 19th, 2025
Location: Beargrass Greenway & Cherokee Park. Parking lot at Lexington and Ledge Road.
Timeline Check-in: 8:30-9:00 am; Welcome and Safety Instructions: 9:15 am; Cleanup ends: 12:00 pm
Registration: https://forms.gle/XDNH4LyAbrvuTKDu6 or kwalliance.org/events
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Adult Board Game Night: Thursday, March 6, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Learn to play board games from our circulating collection or bring your own games that you would like to play with others. Ages 18+
Music Performance: Keltricity: Saturday, March 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Looking to for an indoor Irish experience? Please join us for a performance by the Celtic World Music Band Keltricity. Sponsored by St Matthews Friends of the Library.
Author Visit: Susan Harris Howell: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Kentucky author and psychologist Susan Harris Howell will lead a discussion about Meaningful Coincidences: What Are They and How Do They Change Our Lives? She will also discuss her cozy mystery debut novel The Spirit of Vanderlaan. The author will be available to sign and sell their book.
St. Matthews Friends of the Library Book Sale:
Friday, March 21, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm EDT
Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Drop by to check out some fantastic bargains in our wide selection of gently used books. All proceeds benefit the St. Matthews Friends of the Library. Cash only. Exact change is appreciated.
Puzzle and Board Game Exchange: Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Bring gently used puzzles and board games to leave for others, and/or take some home.
Jigsaw Puzzle Race: Saturday, March 29, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
First team to complete their puzzle wins! Team captain must be an adult. Space is limited. Call 502-574-1771 to register your team of 2 to 4 puzzlers.
For Adults and Teens:
D&D at the Library:
Thursdays, February 20 and March 20, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST
New adventurers wanted! Learn the basics of Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop role-playing games at the library. We've got the books, the group, the dice, and everything you need to explore a multiverse of adventure. Are you ready to roll?
Cozy Writing Workshop: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
Come share your personal writing in a supportive, relaxing space at St. Matthews library this winter. Whether you are a fiction writer, a poet, or just starting to explore, all forms of writing are welcome to be shared and receive feedback from other writers. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
For Kids:
Family Movie Night:
The Little Mermaid - Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Brave - Thursday, March 27, 2025 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
Join us for Family Movie Night with a movie and a craft. This month, we’re going under the sea with Ariel and her friends in The Little Mermaid. Fuzzy blankets and pajamas are encouraged.
Pint Size Playdate: Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:30 am - 12:30 pm EST
Pint-Size Playdate is a chance to meet new families and enjoy social playtime. Coffee and toys provided! Ages 0-5
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The Office of Planning’s Library Hours (Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner) return in 2025! City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning will be available to answer questions about zoning (What is zoning? Why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including changes to increase housing opportunities throughout the city. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you! Visit our website for more information at www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform.
These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
If you have questions or want to learn more, contact ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-8272
TARC and Olmsted Parks Conservancy are calling for submissions to the 25th annual Design-a-Bus contest! Local students are invited to submit artwork focused on the theme, “Cultivating Healthy Neighborhoods.” This year, students are being asked to visit their local park or an outdoor space, and think about ways they can improve the health of their community, then submit an illustration reflecting that idea or experience. Students can learn more and apply today via the form on our website!
This year’s entry deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025.
For the 10th year in a row, KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, and the Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens are teaming up to provide fans for older adults and persons with disabilities to help offer relief from the sweltering summer heat. Working with community organizations, churches, businesses, private citizens and the local media, we hope to generate monetary donations to purchase new fans. Persons or businesses interested in sponsoring fans will be able to make tangible or monetary donations to this effort until May 24th, 2024.
Fan Fair Event
June 7th, 2025 9:00am-11:00am
Edison Center 701 W. Ormsby Ave Louisville KY 40203
If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring, please contact Alli at 502.574.5092 or allison.woosley@louisvilleky.gov
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Check out the calendar of special events coming to Berrytown Community Center! These events are all free, but registration is required at bestparksever.com.
Calling All Small Businesses in District 9!
Are you a proud small business owner in District 9? We want to feature YOU in our upcoming biweekly newsletter! Showcase your business to our engaged community at absolutely no cost.
To apply, simply send us:
- Your logo
- Business name
- Business email
- Business phone number
- Website URL
- A small blurb about your business, upcoming events, & discounts you may have for newsletter readers
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Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on your business. Hurry, spots are limited! Send your details to and regina.garr@louisvilleky.gov and jasmine.presley@louisvilleky.gov today. Let’s celebrate and support our local businesses together!
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Ad Date:02/19/2025 | Protest must be submitted by: CITY OF ST.MATTHEWS | 30-Day Date:03/21/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Bone In BBQ LLC, 102 Bauer Ave. Ste. 2 Louisville Ky 40207, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a Quota retail package and NQ malt Beverage package license(s) no later than February 14, 2025. The business to be licensed will be located at 102 Bauer Ave. Ste. 2, Louisville, Kentucky 40207 doing business as Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ. The owner(s) are as follows: Chad Cooley of 3500 Constantine Dr. Prospect, Ky. 40059. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. February 19 2025 LSBN0242235
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Ad Date:02/23/2025 | Protest must be submitted by: LMPD 5th Division | 30-Day Date:03/25/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Apocalypse, LLP, 1612 Mellwood Ave., Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a Microbrewery license; NQ Retail Beverage Package License; NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License license(s) no later than February 20, 2025. The business to be licensed will be located at 1612 Mellwood Ave. Louisville, KY, Kentucky 40206 doing business as Apocalypse Brew Works. The Limited Partners are as follows: Leah Dienes, Partner 1665 Story Ave. Louisville, KY 40206 Hiram Ledington, Partner 4304 Chenoweth Run Rd Louisville, KY 40299 . Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. February 23 2025 LSBN0245321
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Ad Date:02/23/2025 | Protest must be submitted by: LMPD City of St. Matthews | 30-Day Date:03/25/2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
Cedar Bluff Partners, LLC with a mailing address of 211 Clover Lane, Suite 200, Louisville, Kentucky, 40207, hereby declares its intention to apply for a Catering license on or before March 15, 2025. It will be doing business as 211 Clover Lane. The business to be licensed will be located at 211 Clover Lane, Suite C, Louisville, Kentucky, 40207. Cedar Bluff Partners, LLC is a Kentucky limited-liability company, the sole members and managers of which are Lee Radford Middendorf, 211 Clover Lane, Suite 200, Louisville, Kentucky, 40207 and Chadwick Garland Middendorf, 211 Clover Lane, Suite 200, Louisville, Kentucky, 40207. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the approval of the license by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601, within (30) days of the date of legal publication.
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events, please visit the District 9 Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Regina Garr or call 574-1297.
First Saturday of Every Month Computer Tune-up & Repair Group: A FREE computer tune-up and repair service is offered the first Saturday of each month from 1 - 4:30 PM. at the St. Matthews Library - small conference room.
We meet on the first Saturday of each month except Derby Day in May. Participants must bring any additional devices that that are needed such as a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for desktops. If participants are bringing a laptop, please bring your battery charger. If you would like to attend contact Rae Taylor at taylor_rae@hotmail.com. We will be limiting the attendance to 3 people.
Crochet For a Cause - Join us on Wednesdays at 10 am at United Crescent Hill Ministries, we're kicking off a new, free weekly gathering, where we'll crochet baby blankets together! Whether you're hooked on crochet or just hanging by a thread, you're welcome to join anytime. We'll teach, help, and create together - one stitch at a time. Yarn is provided, just bring your hooks!
Come be part of something meaningful every Wednesday as we craft with love! Located at United Crescent Hill Ministries 150 State St. Louisville, KY 40206 and give us a call at 502-893-0346 to be added to the list! JOIN ANYTIME
March Contest – Calling all dog lovers (UCHM)!
We’re excited to introduce our first-ever March Mascot Contest! Want your pup to represent United Crescent Hill Ministries for the entire year 2025? It’s easy! Simply upload a photo of your dog along with a $10 donation when you click the link on our Facebook page to enter. Our contest begins February 14, 2025, the cutoff date is March 16, 2025, and the winner will be selected by the students in our youth program and announced on March 17, 2025. Show us your pup’s best pose, and let’s make them the face of our organization this year! Donations will go to our pantry for pet food.
April Campaign at UCHM – Raise a Glass, Raise Awareness! 🍷 We’re teaming up with local businesses for an exciting new fundraiser. On April 24, 2025, each participating business will feature a special item where part of the proceeds benefits United Crescent Hill Ministries. Plus, you can learn more about our work and make a direct donation to support our youth programs, senior services, summer camp for K-8 students, emergency assistance, and more. Your support makes a huge difference in our community, so join us and raise awareness for a great cause! Save the date and keep checking our Facebook page for more details!
60+ Program at UCHM:
The 60+ program has room for you. Please stop by Tuesdays, or Thursdays between 10am and 1pm to take part in a variety of activities and meet fun loving, interesting people, some you may already know from the neighborhood. There is also a smaller group on Wednesdays that does strength and resistance training exercises or joins our baby blanket crochet group. Both start at 10am every Wednesday. To get a monthly calendar emailed to you please call Monique Shaughnessy and leave a message at 502-893-0346. Ext 103
English Conversation Club at St. Matthews Library. Every Week on Mondays, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. English Conversation Club allows English language learners to practice English with volunteers of native or near-native fluency. For English language learners, ECC is a great way to practice English while getting to know their neighbors and American culture.
Weekly Storytimes:
Baby Storytime - Every Wednesday at 10:15
Baby storytime focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy, motor, sensory, and social skills through librarian led, parent participation activities. Introduce your baby to a love of literature through books, songs, movement, rhythm, and rhyme followed by a short period of play time. Ages 0 to 2
Toddler Storytime – Every Wednesday at 11:15
Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 2-3
Preschool Storytime – Every Thursday at 10:15
Foster a love of reading in your pre-schooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5
Family Storytime – Every Thursday at 11:15
Storytime is an opportunity for families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engaging in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Ages 0-6
Books and Brews: LFPL’s Winter Reading Program for Adults continues through the end of February!
Books & Brews 502 is LFPL's winter reading program for adults. Beginning December 1 and running through February 28, participants ages 18+ can earn points by reading books, attending library programs, and stopping by coffee shops and breweries all over the city. Log your points and win prizes!
Visit https://www.lfpl.org/booksandbrews to register.
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