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Mark your calendars for six fun-filled nights of music and dancing! Join your District 24 neighbors at Highview Park, 7120 Briscoe Lane from 6 pm to 10 pm. Check the FridayFest at Highview Park Facebook Page or Councilwoman Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge's Facebook Page for more information.
The Pop-Up Drop-Off with shredding scheduled for this Saturday, April 5th at the UL Shelby Campus has been cancelled due to potential bad weather. The forecast is calling for storms and heavy rain Thursday through Sunday morning with wind & flooding concerns.
This event has not been re-schedule as of this time. These events are very popular, therefore when a new date is determined notice will be sent.
After hearing priorities from the community during the TARC 2025 Concepts Phase last summer, the TARC 2025 team has drafted three different proposals for a new TARC. Community feedback during the draft plan phase will help to guide TARC in making any changes to each proposal. TARC will be gathering community feedback until April 30th.
The Louisville Free Public Library is offering recently incarcerated individuals and/or people with criminal records an opportunity to connect with resources that can help them transform their futures. The free event, Starting Fresh Reentry Resource Fair, will be held at the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway) from 10am – 3 pm on Saturday, April 12.
Starting Fresh is a one-stop shop that seeks to connect participants with tools and resources for a successful reentry into society - including support with job preparation, financial solutions, housing assistance, educational opportunities, mental health services, and substance abuse support. Attendees can receive personalized guidance from experts, join hands-on workshops, and benefit from vital services like health screenings and technology training.
The event features a keynote address at 12:30 pm from Savvy Kareem Abdul Shabazz, CEO and founder of Life Coach Each One Teach One Reentry Fellowship. In addition, No More Red Dots and the Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (KY DCBS) will present two panel discussions throughout the day: Violence Reduction and Safe Practices (11 am) and Family Reunification & Building Stronger Support Networks (2 pm).
Free childcare will be provided. Other participating organizations include Center for Employment Opportunities, Dress for Success, Gifted by Design, Goodwill, Healthy Beginnings Connect Us, JCPS Adult Education, KY DCBS, Louisville Urban League, Black Lives Matter-Louisville, Louisville Metro Office of Financial Empowerment, Metro United Way, Norton Prevention & Wellness, Restoration House, and Simmons College of Kentucky.
Funding for the Starting Fresh Reentry Resource Fair is provided by a Civic Engagement for Racial Justice in Public Libraries (RJ@PL) grant through the Institute of Museum & Library Services’ National Leadership Grants for Libraries.
Throughout April, the Zoo will host a series of weekend activities and discounted admission opportunities to celebrate the wonder of our planet and promote the need to protect it. The month culminates on April 27 with the Zoo’s Earth Day Celebration featuring $5 off general Zoo admission and free parking all day. Community eco-partners will be featured throughout the Zoo, providing guests with valuable information on environmental conservation.
Returning for the second year, our “Kids in Action” program invites families and individuals of all ages to participate in environmentally beneficial projects in their own backyards. Participants are asked to choose an activity aligned with conservation efforts. Then, submit photos and explanations of the project. Submissions will be accepted through April 18 with four winners selected through a random drawing. Winners will receive a Zoo prize package and be invited to showcase their projects at the Zoo’s Earth Day Celebration on April 27. Program information is available by visiting louisvillezoo.org/kids.
For more information about Party for the Planet events and scheduling, see below and visit louisvillezoo.org/earth.
Recycling weekends
Each weekend in April, the Zoo will offer opportunities for community members to help our environment! Organizations and programs that help the air, water, land, and, of course, animals will be featured each of these weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No admission is required to participate in recycling activities, which will be located outside of the Zoo’s main entrance.
April 5 Shoe Recycling with WaterStep
April 6 Cell phone and tablet recycling with Eco-Cell
April 12 Drive-through document Shredding with Shred-it
April 13 Drive-through Prescription Drug Take Back with LMPD, Councilwoman Raymond and District 10
April 19 Eyeglass Recycling with Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation
April 20 Crayon Recycling
Fun Day Mondays - April 7, 14, 21 and 28
Guests can enjoy $8.25 general Zoo admission (parking not included) powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. A $7 parking fee will be added to your order online or charged at the Zoo’s admission windows. Twenty-five cents from every ticket sold supports species survival activities through the Zoo’s conservation work with local, regional, national and global partners such as Monarch Watch, Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, Snow Leopard Trust, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Polar Bears International and the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program.
Native Plant Sale - Saturday, April 26
Guests can browse a selection of native plants available for purchase just outside of the Zoo’s main entrance from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or while supplies last. All plants will be $8. General Zoo admission is not required to shop the plant sale.
Earth Day Celebration and Kids in Action showcase - Sunday, April 27
Party for the Planet culminates as the Zoo observes Earth Day with $5 off general Zoo admission and free parking all day powered by LG&E and KU Foundation. Community eco-partners and the four Kids in Action project winners will be featured throughout the Zoo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission discount is only available at the Zoo’s ticket window on April 27 and is not available in advance or online.
The popular ZooPoopyDoo and Compost Sales will be taking a break in 2025 with a possible return next year.
Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through September 21, 2025, Zoo hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
The Louisville Metro Office of Planning published proposed changes to the Land Development Code (LDC) for Homeless and Crisis Shelters as directed by Resolution No. 019, Series 2024 on March 25, 2025. This resolution requested that the Planning Commission (Office of Planning) review the Metro LDC regulations concerning Homeless Shelters and Crisis Shelters and consider changes to “permit more Homeless Shelters with Standards instead of requiring a Conditional Use Permit and to create an option for Temporary Crisis Shelters for when there is a temporary but urgent need for additional shelter space.”
The Office of Planning presented research findings, including a peer city review to the Louisville Metro Council on May 7, 2024 and followed up with five (5) Community Listening Sessions in August/September of 2024.
A summary of the proposed changes is available online HERE. Please share with others and submit comments or questions online HERE. Also, don’t forget to visit the Office of Planning online at https://louisvilleky.gov/planning to learn more about these changes and much more!
To speak directly with a planner, please contact Joel Dock at (502)574-5860 or joel.dock@lousivilleky.gov.
The Iroquois Amphitheater is a premier destination for live entertainment, featuring a diverse lineup of events ranging from nationally touring acts to community productions. As the official amphitheater of Kentucky, it continues to celebrate its rich heritage while embracing the future, serving as a vibrant cultural hub and a testament to the enduring spirit of the arts in Louisville.
The Iroquois Amphitheater Box Office will be open for in-person ticket purchases on Thursdays from 1 – 6 pm and Fridays from 11 am – 4 pm. It is located at 1080 Amphitheater Road. For more information, click here.
For any other questions, you may email at amphitheater@louisvilleky.gov or call the office at (502) 368-5865.
Please be aware of any ticket scams and resellers!
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. We need residents from District 24 to be a part of the decision making process for Metro Government.
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.
Metro is looking for residents of District 24 that may be interested in serving on the Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council or the Redevelopment Authority.
The Metro Council met Thursday for its second meeting of March. During the meeting, Councilman Khalil Batshon recognized the service of Nick Rodman Legacy Foundation Executive Director Ashley Rodman and announced the naming of Louisville’s newest park in honor of fallen LMPD Officer Nick Rodman. Additionally, Councilman Joseph recognized the achievements of Butler High School student Cesar Garcia, who was recently elected Secretary General at the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA) Conference.
In addition to the above listed recognitions, the Metro Council took action on the following items:
Mask Ordinance Changes (O-264-24): By a vote of 9 -14, the majority of members of the Metro Council and I were able to stop efforts by a few members of the Metro Council to reduce the effectiveness and ability of LMPD to use the ordinance that prohibits the use of masks in public places for reasons other than religion or health. In reviewing this proposal, members of the Metro Council received testimony from members of LMPD as well as the Mayor’s Office against weakening the ordinance, as well as discussion on the origins of the ordinance in combatting demonstrations by groups that sought to use masks as a means for intimidation as well as a way to prevent people from knowing who is participating in such demonstrations.
Cigar Bar Exemption (O-071-25): I joined the majority of members of the Metro Council who voted 20-6 in favor of an amendment to the current Metro Smoking Ban to allow an exemption for those cigar bars. This ordinance helps to bring common sense to our current ordinance and will help address an identified need by groups associated within the hospitality and tourism industry. The ordinance only allows for smoking in businesses that obtain an annual license, generate at least 15 percent of its annual gross income from the sale of cigars or pipe tobacco and must have signage as well as designated smoke free areas to allow for the delivery of materials by outside vendors.
Nick Rodman Legacy Park (R-030-25): The Metro Council unanimously supported a resolution that will name a new park planned for Lamborne Boulevard in Southwest Jefferson County as the Nick Rodman Legacy Park. This park is expected to open this spring following a year of construction and nearly $2 million in investment.
Zoning Cases Approved: The Metro Council voted to approve zoning cases located on Garden Trace Drive, Race Road, Logan Street and South Preston Street.
The Metro Council does not have meetings scheduled for the next two weeks. Our next regular committee week will start on April 14, 2025. The Metro Council’s next meeting will be the Mayor’s Budget Address, which will start at 4pm and will mark the start of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget process. https://louisvilleky.primegov.com/public/portal
