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Street sweeping season begins Today, March 24 and the first area is in the Portland neighborhood. If you live on a street sweeping route, sign up for text alerts to be notified when your street will be swept. It is very important for vehicles to be out of the way on the day of sweeping.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Residents who have signed up for Street Sweeping Alerts will receive an alert one week prior to Street Sweeping being conducted in their general area. A second alert will be sent one day prior to the actual sweeping of their street.
- "No Parking" signs will be posted prior to 12 p.m. on the business day before street sweeping will occur. Residents should not park on designated streets 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. even if it appears a street has been swept because the street sweepers may return.
- No Parking Zones cover both sides of the street even though signs may be posted on only one side of the street. Vehicles parked on streets scheduled for cleaning are subject to citation and/or towing.
- Street Sweeping will be conducted each day on either east/west bound streets or north/south bound streets to allow residents to find alternate parking.
- Residents are prohibited from blowing leaves out of their yards and sidewalks onto a public roadway in accordance with City Ordinance 97.071. Those in violation of this ordinance may have the areas in front of their residence omitted from being swept because street sweeping vehicles are not designed to collect large amounts of leaves.
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR STREET SWEEPING ALERTS
WHY IS STREET SWEEPING IMPORTANT?
It helps remove debris from the gutter and roadsides that would otherwise go into storm drains, causing water pollution.
 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.
The newly-renamed Louisville Metro Office of Social Services is charting a course for the future with a bold new Action Plan that will guide the agency’s work for the next three years.
“I am excited to announce the department’s new name, but I’m even more excited about its new Action Plan,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “With a special emphasis on lifting people out of homelessness and achieving greater housing stability, the Office of Social Services will be positioned to make an even greater positive impact in our city.”
The new Action Plan (LINK) details a series of strategies and objectives centered around three main priorities:
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Priority #1: Increase the number of people leaving homelessness and achieving greater housing stability.
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Priority #2: Provide support and connect families in crisis to resources that promote stability.
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Priority #3: Invest in our team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Each priority includes a step-by-step framework to ensure success, including attainable but ambitious goals, built-in timelines, and metrics to measure progress.
“Over the past seven months, we’ve worked together – community members, staff, the Mayor’s Office, Metro Council, and our invaluable partner agencies – to create a comprehensive action plan that reflects our shared goals and aspirations,” said Office of Social Services Director Patricia Williams. “This plan is a direct result of collaboration and a deep commitment to ensuring a brighter future for all. As we move forward, we are excited to take these next steps together with purpose and make a lasting impact.”
Click here for further details on the Action Plan.
Visit the Office of Social Services website here: www.louisvilleky.gov/oss
 Looking for a positive outlet for your teen?
Give them the gift of leadership!
The Teen Leadership Council at Louisville Central Community Centers is now enrolling! Ages 13-18. Help them develop valuable skills while serving their community.
Meetings take place every Tuesday & Thursday from 4-6 PM. Parents can also sign their teens up for TLC on-site during that time.
Learn more: bit.ly/TLC2425
Metro311 is a division of Louisville Metro Emergency Services. 311 connects you to the city government and resolves your non-emergency issues.
When you contact Metro311 with a concern, a service request is created and a tracking number assigned. The service request is sent to the agency responsible for investigating the concern.
Click HERE to submit a service request. You can also call 311 or send a service request via email at Metro.311@louisvilleky.govlder text.
You can also download the app, which allows you to track the progress of your submission.
 REGISTER MARCH 17-30
The 2025 Success League (formerly known as the Backpack League) will run from June 16 to July 11 and is open to all incoming first- to twelfth-grade JCPS students.
Register at jcps.me/successleague.
Registration for Success League closes March 30.
If a site reaches capacity prior to March 30, registration at that site will be closed.
Visit this website for more details!
 As part of the next phase in the TARC 2025 network redesign, TARC has released draft proposals for a new transit network at different price points, offering both short- and long-term options for the community to consider.
This marks the beginning of a two-month public engagement period, running through April 30, during which community input will play a vital role in shaping the final plan. Feedback gathered during this time will help TARC refine the proposals before they are presented to the TARC Board for review.
The earliest a redesigned network could be fully implemented is summer 2026.
TARC encourages all community members to share their thoughts and help shape the future of public transit.
 The first component of Waterfront Park's Phase IV westward expansion, designed in partnership with Kentucky Science Center, features authentic river and construction-themed play equipment and STEM based educational experiences for children of all ages.
 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
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!
Learn more and get involved: https://tinyurl.com/LouisvilleEarthFest2025
 Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting our events and programs. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Connect with Organizations and Businesses: Support partnerships across Louisville that uplift immigrants and refugees, and help strengthen our city’s diverse landscape.
Meet People from Around the Globe: Be a welcoming face and a bridge for our international neighbors as they integrate and thrive within our vibrant city.
Learn & Support: Gain hands-on experience working with organizations dedicated to empowering immigrants and helping them succeed.
Interested in Volunteering? Visit, How to Volunteer .
 Get access to expungement assistance, health screenings, job support, and more. Connect with community organizations, attend panel discussions, and enjoy free childcare and activities.
 Sunday, April 13, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Alberta O. Jones Park (744 S. 23rd Street)
Councilman Ken Herndon has partnered with Kentucky Shakespeare and the Parks Alliance of Louisville to sponsor a free performance of Macbeth.
Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish general whose ambition is ignited by a prophecy foretelling he will become king. Consumed by desire and spurred by his wife, Macbeth commits murder to seize the throne, but his actions spiral into tyranny, guilt, and madness.
The shows are free, family-friendly, and don’t require reservations or tickets to attend. Each performance runs for 90-minutes with no intermission.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray since the performances are held outside.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
For more information, please visit https://kyshakespeare.com/season/parkstour/
The Office of Planning invites community members to the next Zoning Matters event at Parkland Library, an open forum designed to foster discussions about neighborhood development, zoning, and the city's Land Development Code Reform.
This event provides an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share insights, and engage directly with city planners on planning and zoning activities. Through meaningful dialogue, both community members and planners can gain a deeper understanding of how zoning impacts everyday life.
When: Tuesday, April 1 from 3-7 p.m.
Where: Parkland Library (2743 Virginia Ave.)
 We are pleased to announce that our Large Item Pickup Appointment system now offers text messaging as a communication option.
To receive text messages, simply visit Louisvilleky.gov/TextConsent and provide your consent.
When scheduling a Large Item Pickup appointment, be sure to include your mobile phone number along with your email address. This way, you'll receive both an email and a text message with your appointment details.
Text messages are often seen more quickly than emails, which can sometimes end up in spam folders. This update aims to enhance the efficiency of our system and ensure you receive timely notifications.
Thank you for helping us improve our services!
 We’re accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year!
To be eligible for the lottery, applications must be received by 8:00pm EST on Friday, May 02, 2025. The lottery for the 2025-26 school year will be conducted on May 07, 2025, and families will be notified of their status by 8:00PM EST on May 13, 2025.
Families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level, (about $120,000 per year for a family of four) with children aged 3-4 years old are eligible to apply.
Our new school will be adjacent to The Eclipse in Russell, an affordable housing community located in the historic Russell neighborhood. We’ll welcome our future students after we make the space just right for our incoming three- and four-year-olds. We can’t wait to meet them!
LDG Development announced they have signed a ten-year lease agreement with Bezos Academy to open Bezos Academy Louisville – Russell, a tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschool. The preschool will be adjacent to The Eclipse in Russell—a 280-unit LDG development that is currently under construction and is expected to open in the Winter 2025.
Bezos Academy Louisville – Russell is expected to open in 2025 after construction is complete. Updates about the school opening date, and application for the lottery-based selection process will be posted at www.bezosacademy.org.
Have a child that is too young to apply? Sign up for email notifications!
 Join us for lunch and discover how Amped is creating opportunities through creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Event Details:
Date: March 25
Location: Molo Village (219 W. Jefferson St. Suite 206)
Time: 12pm - 1pm
This is a great chance to learn more about Amped and explore ways you can get involved.
RSVP today at this link: https://onecau.se/_8g9yx1
We hope you can join us!
 Learn how to access capital, meet lender requirements, and make informed financial decisions with Erin Ray, Chase Business Banking's Business Relationship Manager
Register here:
https://thepresleypost.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415485582/credit-capital-and-connections?&v=latest
 With summer right around the corner, Louisville Parks and Recreation are training lifeguards to staff the city pools – including two NEW pools in Algonquin and Camp Taylor parks.
Louisville Parks and Recreation's Aquatics program provides swimming classes year-round and Lifeguard Training courses from March through June at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center (201 Reservoir Ave).
Upcoming training sessions:
Session IV
March 23, 30, April 6, 13 | Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP
You must attend all 4 days of the session to become certified.
Register here
Session V
April 27, May 4, 11, 18 | Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP
You must attend all 4 days of the session to become certified.
Register here
Spring Break Session
March 31 -April 4 | Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
Monday-Friday | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Call 502-574-1498 to RSVP
You must attend all 5 days of the session to become certified.
Register here
More information online: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/lifeguard-training
 This 3-part series aims to bring the community together for conversation about community land trusts (CLT), why they exist, how to be a part of the CLT, to prepare yourself for homeownership, and to learn more about homes that will be available for purchase.
The SmoketownCLT is working to bring lasting affordable housing to the community.
 You might know that millions of birds migrate over Louisville every spring and fall. But did you also know that billions of migrating birds are hurt or killed each year in the U.S.—and it’s due to artificial light at night pulling them off course or causing them to fly into windows and buildings?
With your help, Lights Out Louisville—a Louisville Audubon Society conservation initiative—aims to change that.
The solution is simple, and anyone can be a part of it:
—This April and May, between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., turn off non-essential lights—both indoors and outside—and close your blinds, shades, and curtains.
—By reducing artificial nighttime light during the two biggest migration months in our area, we give migrating birds a better chance of surviving their long journeys.
—With a few simple actions, you’ll help save birds—and save money on your electricity bill at the same time!
Visit www.lightsoutlouisville.orgto learn how going Lights Out is good for birds as well as people, and how you can be a part of the solution.
If you decide to go Lights Out, you can help Louisville Audubon track the program’s impact across our city by filling out a short pledge form as a resident/homeowner, or on behalf of your business or a commercial facility you own/operate. You can find both pledge forms on the Lights Out Louisville homepage at the address above. Business and commercial supporters will be promoted on the Lights Out Louisville website and on social media.
The Louisville Audubon Society thanks you for making the choice to go Lights Out!
 First Neighborhood Place is taking it's popular series on Black MENtal Health to the next level with the Black Men's Mental Health Symposium.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 9am to 4:30pm
Location: Roots101: African American Museum.
We are looking for 100 Black men to register for this FREE event!
To register, call 502-313-7600 or email ricky.owens@louisvilleky.gov.
New to cycling?
Interested in learning skills to help you navigate riding in an urban environment? Louisville Bicycle Club offers free new rider clinics to help you get started!
Check out the link below to sign up for their 5-class clinic that covers everything from bike basics and safety to repairs.
For more information, please visit Louisville Bicycle Club.
 The new Cultural Pass app is your Digital Passport to Creativity! Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville area access to over 50 arts and cultural activities FREE from May 31 – August 10, 2025.
Register for updates and be the first to download the Cultural Pass app when it becomes available this spring!
For more information, visit https://culturalpass.app/
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