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 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.gov.
You can also download the app, which allows you to track the progress of your submission.
 In 2016, Louisville Metro Emergency Services teamed up with Bullitt, Oldham, Nelson and Washington Counties to create a regional emergency notification system – Louisville Emergency Notification System (LENSAlert).
Its enhanced capabilities include using all communications modes to send alerts – mobile phones, landlines, email, text, social media, and IPAWS-OPEN.
Take another step in being prepared for disasters and sign up for LENSAlert today!
Text "LENSAlert"
to 67283 to start receiving emergency notifications.
 Every Louisvillian deserves to live free from violence and feel safe in their community. Violence is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive solution. It is intertwined with public health, public infrastructure, and the efficacy of the justice system.
It is not a problem that can be addressed with any one strategy alone. Instead, it demands a collaborative and multifaceted solution—it calls on us to invest in underserved communities, to empower communities to lead the charge for change, to reach out to at-risk youth and individuals, and to ensure that those who engage in violence are quickly apprehended and face serious consequences for their actions. And we all must work together.
For more information, click here.
 Last chance to help rename Ballard Park!
Your voice matters in shaping the future of this historic Smoketown landmark.
Share your input on proposed names & history that honor the community’s legacy and vision, here .
 In the spirit of community and connection, First Lutheran Church warmly opens its doors to everyone seeking a midday escape filled with the beauty of classical music.
Free Concert Series, every Wednesday in May
Noon - 1pm
First Lutheran Church
417 E. Broadway
Whether you work nearby, live in the area, or simply appreciate wonderful music, First Lutheran Church extends a warm invitation to all for these relaxing and enriching performances.
 Available to renters and owners of single-family homes or buildings with fewer than 4 units.
WeCare is an education and weatherization program providing income-qualified customers with improvements to their homes at no additional cost. When you enroll in WeCare, qualified participants will receive a home energy audit report, and a representative may install items in your homes, such as:
- LED bulbs
- Thermostats
- Energy-efficient water devices
- Note: Doors and windows are not included
In some cases, weatherization products, such as insulation and duct sealing, may be installed.
Apply, here.
 
 It's never too late to take charge of your financial future.
Join AARP during a 1 hour lunch & learn to hear tips for determining if you are on track, and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind.
Thursday, May 29th 12:00-1:00pm EST
Mike Linnig's Restaurant 9308 Cane Run Road
Registration Required, Click HERE
 Join Change Today, Change Tomorrow this week!
 National Bike Month isn't complete without Bike to Work Day!
Join us Friday, May 16th, 2025 for National Bike to Work Day! Bike Louisville will host group rides from 5 Meet & Ride locations. Each group will be led by experienced volunteer ride captains and depart at 7:30 AM finishing downtown at The Plaza at Fourth (222 S. 4th Street) for coffee, donuts, and prizes. Groups will meet back at 5:30 PM for return rides.
Help celebrate healthy and sustainable active transportation by taking part in the city-wide ride!
Follow the link below to register and view the route maps for each ride!
Learn More, here!
 Hammer’s Lou Adopts will offer on-site adoptions at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center Pavilion on Saturday, May 10 from noon – 4:00 p.m. After finding homes for 270 dogs in the last two years, we are excited to find homes for more homes for more dogs!
KHS and MAS will be joined at Hammer’s Lou Adopts by several other local shelters to offer the public a large variety of friendly, loving local dogs and puppies who are available for adoption on-site.
Adoption fees will vary by shelter. Jefferson County adopters will be required to pay a $10.50 licensing fee for each adoption. All the dogs and puppies will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adopters are encouraged to bring their resident dogs so they can meet any potential dog siblings and to bring their dogs’ vaccine records.
ADMISSION & PARKING
Admission is free!
Parking is also free when you enter through Gate 1 at Phillips Lane and mention Hammer’s Lou Adopts. Park at Lot L near the Pavilion. All ages welcome!
 
 The Senior Cultural Pass (also known as Senior Pass) is available to Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana residents age 65+ and offers FREE admission to over 50 arts, culture, history, and nature programs from May 31 – August 10.
With the help of The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at UofL and the Humana Foundation, we’re researching how Cultural Pass can improve the health of seniors in our community. As part of this second summer in the pilot process, eligible Senior Cultural Passholders will be asked to complete short surveys at the beginning and end of the summer (each survey will take an estimated 15 minutes to complete). Those who successfully complete both surveys are automatically entered to win 2 free tickets to an upcoming performance at Derby Dinner Playhouse in Jeffersonville, IN!
Please note that registration is limited to the first 1,000 eligible participants and that the program begins May 31. Eligible participants reside in Bullitt or Jefferson County in Kentucky or Clark, Floyd, or Harrison counties in Indiana and are 65 years of age or older. Your participation could make all the difference to helping create a better Cultural Pass for all!
For more information call 502.582.0100 or to register click HERE
 To view the full calendar click HERE.
 Saturday, June 7th
9:00am-11:00am EST
The Edison Center (701 W. Ormsby Ave)
Are You Eligible?
60+ years of age OR Documented Disability
Live in Jefferson or the surrounding Counties
One Fan Per Eligible Household
For more information, call Alli at 502.574.5092 or click here.
 Spend a half day with your teen at the free Ford Driving Skills for Life safe mobility program for newly licensed or permitted drivers.
Ford Driving Skills for Life provides skills beyond those taught in traditional drivers education courses and is an important step in keeping everyone on the roads safer.
The event pairs teen drivers with professional instructors, focusing on important driving skills, including:
- Hazard Recognition
- Vehicle Handling
- Speed and Space Management
- Reaction Time
- Avoiding the Dangers of Distracted and Impaired Driving
- Safety in Mobility
The free training program is conducted on a closed course. Vehicles used during the training are provided.
Registration is limited. Morning and afternoon sessions available (choose only one) on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22.
Register for a free session here https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/training/hands-on-training?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
