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Thank you to all the constituents, Metro agencies, and fellow Councilmembers who joined us Tuesday for the South Central Community Forum! We truly appreciate your time, input, and dedication to keeping our community strong and vibrant. Your continued engagement makes all the difference!
Please join me in congratulating Officer Dolores "Dee Dee" Sliter for being selected by the Sixth Division Advisory Board as the Officer of the Month for February. On February 5th, 2025, Officer Sliter notified Sixth Division Detectives Semar and Helm about two auto theft reports she had taken while on patrol that occurred at the same apartment complex. She and Detective Helm took extra steps to investigate further and identified a third vehicle involved in the thefts, which was also confirmed stolen.
Utilizing investigative resources, the third suspect vehicle was found in transit. With assistance from the Air Unit, K9, CID, and 6th Division detectives, officers observed the stolen vehicle abruptly stop in the 1800 block of La Salle Place (2nd Division) and five occupants ran into an apartment. With the quick action of the officers involved, a solid perimeter was established, and five juveniles were hailed out of the apartment. Detectives wrote a search warrant on the apartment, recovering stolen property and valuable evidence linking the subjects to the thefts. The five juveniles who fled into the apartment were cite/released to parents.
As a patrol officer, Sliter took the initiative to not only take these reports, but investigate them further. She was able to develop a lead and assist detectives with the arrests. Her diligence, intuition, knowledge, experience, and strong work ethic are admirable and she is an asset to the division. Congrats Dee Dee!
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.
TreeFest is Louisville’s Arbor Day celebration, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative, engaging, and fun activities for all ages.
This year’s festivities include hands-on opportunities to plant and mulch trees in Petersburg Park, a tree giveaway, and eco-friendly vendor booths. Attendees can enjoy live music, delicious food and drinks, and activities for people of all ages. Learn from “green” organizations making an impact in our city, and connect with nature while soaking in the beauty of the park.
Join for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating trees, community, and sustainability!
EGGsplore the Zoo with an EGGcelent scavenger hunt game that allows you to search for hidden zoo-themed eggs, answer trivia questions, and compete in challenges and earn points to win a free Louisville Zoo membership, plush animals, and more. The Safari EGGventure is free with Louisville Zoo admission or membership.
To participate follow these steps: Using your camera-enabled smartphone or tablet, download the free GooseChase app. Enter join code “W2FL3F” and join the game. Find hidden eggs, answer trivia questions, and complete other challenges during your visit. Each correct answer will earn points. Score 500 or more points to be entered to win a prize. Prize winners will be drawn at random at the conclusion of the event. Winners will be notified of their prize winnings on, or before, April 30.
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 Iroquois Amphitheater Box Office will be open for in-person ticket purchases on Thursdays from 1:00 – 6:00 pm and Fridays from 11:00 am – 4:00 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.
Do you or someone you know have a disability, works for an organization that represent the disabilities community or is a rehabilitation professional, please ask them to apply for the Commission for Persons with Disabilities. To learn more about this Commission, click here.
