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• Mark Your Calendar - Planning Commission Public Hearing Monday, July 15th
• LMPD 3rd & 4th Division National Night Out Tuesday, August 5th
• Sun Valley Recycling Center is Moving Just Down the Road
• Mayor Greenberg announces new Sensory Kits are now available from the Louisville Free Public Library
• Riverside's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social July 13th
• Family Fun - Swimming at Sun Valley Pool!
• Serve on a Board or Commission
• Veterans Affairs Town Hall
• Brightside Kids Presents The Lorax July 14th
• Southwest Community Ministries Back to School Program!
• Louisville Free Public Library Presents Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Jewel
• Flag Day Celebration July 12th
• Finley Fest August 23rd!
• Every Sunday night at Ken Bowl & Dixie Bowl enjoy Unlimited Bowling from 6pm - 10pm, with shoes
• Crusin' Car Show on August 9th at Mount Everest Baptist Church
• Charlie's Snack Club at the Southwest Regional Library
• Louisville Free Public Library Summer Reading Finale
• Free Computer Classes at Southwest Regional Library
• Louisville Free Public Library Kids Cooking Class
• LMAS Dog of the Week - Julius
• Free Adoption Event at LMAS from July 5th - 19th
• Metro 311
• Important Phone Numbers

Mark Your Calendar - Planning Commission Public Hearing Monday, July 15th

Pet Vaccination & Free Microchip Clinic July 12th & August 16th

LMPD 3rd & 4th Division National Night Out Tuesday, August 5th

SAVE THE DATE!  National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5th from 5pm - 8pm.

Fun, family friendly evening to build community connections and strengthen partnerships with local law enforcement and public safety teams.

Sun Valley Recycling Center is Moving Just Down the Road

I’m excited to share that the Sun Valley recycling drop-off is moving, but don’t worry, it’s just around the corner to 10450 Lower River Road. The current site has served us well, but it’s time for an upgrade.

The new location will be paved and fully fenced, with improved lighting, clear directional signage, security cameras, and triple the number of recycling bins. We’re also taking steps to hold illegal dumpers accountable and keep trash away from our community center. This is a big step forward for keeping our area clean and safe.

Mayor Greenberg announces new Sensory Kits are now available from the Louisville Free Public Library

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 8, 2025) – Mayor Craig Greenberg announced today the Louisville Free Public Library’s newest resource, Sensory Kits, designed for Louisville’s neurodiverse youth population. Libraries strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone, and the Louisville Free Public Library’s latest service does just that. Curated to offer families and individuals the opportunity to explore sensory-friendly experiences in the library and at home, sensory kits aim to support sensory development, provide educational enrichment, and foster meaningful connections through play and exploration.

“Our libraries are busy every day providing programs and services that help support the educational and social development of children across Louisville Metro. Through innovative new services like these Sensory Kits, we are ensuring our libraries continue to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all,” said Mayor Greenberg.

Made possible through a grant from the WHAS Crusade for Children, with additional funding from the Library Foundation, the Library now offers two types of sensory kits – one for use by families in the library and one to borrow for use at home.

In-library sensory kits are designed to help children regulate their sensory needs. Something as simple as a pair of noise-canceling headphones or a textured fidget toy can make all the difference in how a young person experiences the library, ensuring that every family can access the joy of hands-on learning regardless of sensory needs. In-library kits are available at all library locations and are equipped with noise-canceling headphones, wobble seats, sunglasses, and fidget toys.

Each of the Library’s take-home sensory kits represent a different theme—bedtime, animals, music, S.T.E.A.M., and textures—and include sensory toys, practical tools, engaging books, and helpful guides that suggest ways to fully enjoy and benefit from the materials. More than temporary tools, take-home kits empower families to try out resources before making a financial investment. These sensory kits can be borrowed for up to 21-days and can be reserved for checkout at any LFPL branch.   

“Library sensory kits can make the difference between families feeling left out and feeling like they belong,” said Library Interim Executive Director Barbara Sexton Smith. “We are so grateful to WHAS Crusade for Children and the Library Foundation for making this important service available, free of charge, to our community.”

For more details and to reserve a sensory kit, go to www.LFPL.org/SensoryKit.   

Riverside's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social July 13th

Family Fun - Swimming at Sun Valley Pool!

We are excited to host extended swimming hours at Sun Valley Pool July 18 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

Bring the family and come join us! 

Serve on a Board or Commission

Looking for a way to get involved and give back to your community? We have a place for YOU!

District 14 residents - have you ever considered serving on a Metro board or commission? Below you will find a link to all current vacancies and a link to apply. We would love to see more of our constituents serving in this capacity and sharing your time and talents. If you think you may be interested, but have questions, please reach out to our office. 

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. 

See all current vacancies HERE. 

Apply to serve HERE. 

Please let us know if you apply, so that we can follow up with the Mayor's office. 

Veterans Affairs Town Hall

Brightside Kids Presents The Lorax July 14th

Southwest Community Ministries Back to School Program!

Louisville Free Public Library Presents Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Missing Jewel

Flag Day Celebration July 12th

Finley Fest August 23rd!

Every Sunday night at Ken Bowl & Dixie Bowl enjoy Unlimited Bowling from 6pm - 10pm, with shoes

The best deal in town 😉

Every Sunday night at Ken Bowl & Dixie Bowl enjoy Unlimited Bowling from 6pm - 10pm, with shoes

included for every bowler!

Lane Reservations will not be available for the special, it is first come first serve.

For more information visit our website or give us a call!

Ken Bowl : (502) 367-1732

Crusin' Car Show on August 9th at Mount Everest Baptist Church

Charlie's Snack Club at the Southwest Regional Library

Kids Bowl Free Summer Bowling Program

Louisville Free Public Library Summer Reading Finale

Free Computer Classes at Southwest Regional Library

Louisville Free Public Library Kids Cooking Class

LMAS Dog of the Week - Julius

“Julius still has the most legendary tongue in the adoption game flopping, flailing, flapping proudly for all to see. You thought Tongue Out Tuesday was a trend? Julius said “Hold my drool” and made it a FT job. He’s a show’r, not a grower, respectfully.

Julius is a certified handsome boy. That slick, blue coat? It shimmers like a midnight ocean (if the ocean also slobbers a little).

He’s been a fan favorite in the shelter, keeping the same energy in foster, he loves new dogs and keeps foster siblings on rotation but is waiting for his big GOTCHA day!

<![if !vml]><![endif]>But here’s the BIG news...Julius is ready for his home!

Come meet this tongue icon in person at the Mall St. Matthews FREE Pop-Up Adoption Event:

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Thursday, July 10 | 10AM–4PM 5000 Shelbyville Rd (The flyer has the wrong address)

<![if !vml]><![endif]>Sponsored adoption fee thanks to our partners BISSELL Pet Foundation , he could be slobbering on YOUR couch for free.

So what are you waiting for? Julius is the dog other dogs envy...the man(dog), the myth(he's real), the moist(Sorry, Sam).

Come adopt the legend this THURSDAY July 10th or if you can't wait, email MASFoster@louisvilleky.gov

#FosterMeLouisville #EmptyTheShelters #MeetMeAtTheMall “

Free Adoption Event at LMAS from July 5th - 19th

July 25th Pet Resource Calendar

Metro 311

Metro311 is a division of Louisville Metro Emergency Services that routes your non-emergency issues to the correct department for service. 

When you contact Metro311 with a concern, a service request is created and a tracking number assigned. 

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. 

Important Phone Numbers

For further information on Councilwoman Bast or District 14 please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-14

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