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Congratulations to Officer James Steffan for being selected as the Officer of the Month for May.
On May 15, 2025, Officer Steffan was the first officer on scene of an active bank robbery in the 4000 Block of Poplar Level Road. Thanks to his quick response he was able to locate the suspect and observe the robbery in progress. When the suspect saw Officer Steffan they attempted to flee the location, however, he was able to take the subject into custody without incident.
While you might think Officer Steffan was just in the right place at the right time, this is not the first time he has apprehended a robbery suspect. Just weeks prior to this incident, he apprehended a robbery suspect after they fled from a local business. After a short foot chase, he was able to apprehend the subject in a wooded area near the business location.
Officer Steffan is a veteran officer with 18 years of service within LMPD. He knows a thing or two about beat integrity and takes pride in his job. His apprehension of two robbery suspects is a prime example of his diligence and dedication to this profession and the Sixth Division. Congrats Officer Steffan, well deserved!
A different concert will be held on select Fridays through August 8, 6 - 10 pm at Highview Park, 7122 Briscoe Ln, Louisville, KY 40228.
July 11th - All That Band
All That is a band of seasoned professionals that bring great energy and fun to your event or party. They provide exceptional entertainment for your wedding, festival, corporate event, private party, restaurant, or club.
Their cover song list brings selections from blues to funk and from rock to country. All That is just that... ALL THAT!
School of Rock Louisville is proud to serve the Louisville community and surrounding areas with a revolutionary education approach. With lessons from our expert instructors, students can learn to rock out on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums, and vocals across genres. By jamming in a band together with friends while learning to read and play music by ear, students gain the confidence to truly be a rock star. Our students perform at community-based events and regularly play at local venues!
The event is open to the public, family friendly, and free. Local vendors and food trucks will be on hand with a variety of food options. People are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show at Highview Park. Sponsored by local councilmembers.
Come join the Louisville Independent Business Alliance Buy Local Fair South Points on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in support of local businesses.
The Buy Local Fair – South Points will be held at Iroquois Park, 5216 New Cut Road, between the Amphitheatre and the Playground, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
The fair will feature local businesses including food and drink vendors, artists, services, and more.
CycLOUvia is your opportunity to experience Louisville as you never have before, by walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in the street. Streets account for a massive amount of public land in all cities. CycLOUvia repurposes these public spaces by temporarily replacing traditional vehicular traffic with pedestrian traffic. Streets become paved parks where people of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds can come to improve their mental, physical, and emotional health. In addition, CycLOUvia allows residents to enjoy our great local businesses along some of Louisville's most iconic corridors!
Starting in 2012, CycLOUvia events have attracted tens of thousands of people to various neighborhoods across the city. The 2025 events will be held at the following locations and times:
Celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month this July at Art in the Park! We are again partnering with Kentucky Shakespeare to host this event at Central Park on Thursday, July 17 from 6-8 p.m. Find free arts and craft activities under the pergola in the park before the showing of Cymbeline on the amphitheater stage.
Make potions, leather keychains, flower crowns, beautiful beaded garden stakes and more. Kentucky Shakespeare will also have food trucks, Will's Tavern, Will's Gift Shop, Kids Globe and other entertainment.
Cymbeline Synopsis --A secret marriage changes the course of two ancient kingdoms. Don’t miss the mesmerizing, amusing and moving Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s late tale of love, loss and legacy.
Cymbeline is queen of ancient Britain. When her daughter secretly marries against her mother’s will, her spouse, Posthumus, is banished to Rome. In exile, Posthumus places a bet on the daughter's innocence, a gamble that is soon regretted.
The Frankfort Avenue Trolley (F.A.T.) Friday Trolley Hop will return to Frankfort Avenue on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM, and will run along Frankfort Avenue and Brownsboro Road.
This is a list of special events and discounts for the Friday, July 25th event
JessiKay Henna, 1860 Mellwood Avenue from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. visit the art studio and receive a $20 henna tattoo.
Magnolia & Fig, 2031 Frankfort Avenue, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. will offer 20% off entire purchase during the Trolley Hop, plus customers will receive a coupon good for future purchases. They will also offer cold refreshments, light treats and a gift card drawing.
Margaret's Consignment, 2700 Frankfort Avenue, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. will offer extended hours and live music with the Tanita Gaines band from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State Street, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. to host an open house event including live music and refreshments. Bring a pair of shoes to donate! Meet board members and volunteers from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Weichert Realtors, 2916 Frankfort Avenue, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. will offer refreshments, snacks, and giveaways
The Louisville Free Public Library’s newest resource, Sensory Kits, designed for Louisville’s neurodiverse youth population, strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone. And the 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.
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.
For more details and to reserve a sensory kit, go to SENSORY KITS..
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“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 fulltime job.
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!
But here’s the BIG news...Julius is ready for his home!
Sign up for free spay/neuter for your dog, sponsored by Metro Council and EthanAlmighty. We will also offer microchip (if necessary) and rabies vaccine (if necessary).
Joyce Barbour is a transfeminine multimedia artist with a focus in sound art and installation. Barbour's work explores the therapeutic possibilities of art, the idea of creativity as a communal effort, and storytelling through narrative landscapes. You can learn more about her work at one of her free workshops this month, or by visiting South Central Regional Libraryduring studio hours.
