District 23 Update - September 19, 2025

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Louisville, KY  40202
502.574.1123

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September 19 - American Red Cross Blood Dive

Blood Drive Updated

Central Government Center
7201 Outer Loop
Friday, September 19, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule your appointment now at
Redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross.


September 27 - McNeely Lake Park Cleanup

McNeely Flyer

McNeely Lake Park Cleanup
Saturday, September 27, 2025

 Cleanup: 9:00am-noon
 Music and Lunch for Volunteers: 10:00am-1:00pm

Supplies for the cleaning will be provided.  Be sure to dress appropriately.  For planning purposes please RSVP by calling 574-1123 or emailing jeff.hudson@louisvilleky.gov

Cleanup Pics

Highview Arts Center Presents - Nevermore: A Night with Edgar Allan Poe

Nevermore

Nevermore: A Night with Edgar Allan Poe is a way to jump start your Halloween spirit. We are delighted to bring four of Poe’s well known pieces to life: The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart.

The show runs about 2 hours with a fifteen minute intermission. 

Advanced Tickets are on sale now!

Performances at Highview Arts Center Are:

Friday, September 26 at 7:30pm
Saturday, September 27 at 7:30pm   
Sunday, September 28 at 2:30pm
Monday, September 29 at 7:30pm
Thursday, October 2 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 3 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 4 at 7:30pm
Sunday, October 5 at 2:30pm 

Tickets

Purchase Advanced Tickets.- $15 General Admission

The Highview Arts Center is located at 7406 Fegenbush Lane.

Visit them online at: highviewartscenter.com
Visit them on Facebook at: facebook.com/highviewarts


September 27 - Pop Up Drop Off

Pop Up Sept 27

Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be hosting various free recycling and large item disposal events throughout 2025. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm on select Saturdays:

Remaining 2025 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule: 

  • September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
  • October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
  • November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

Learn more: Pop-Up Drop-Off


Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo Presented by Meijer” on Sale.

Boo the Zoo

The Louisville Zoo is proud to announce the return of “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer”, celebrating 44 years of merry, not scary fun! Tickets are on sale now and available at louisvillezoo.org/boo.

This beloved event is a Louisville tradition and will begin this year starting September 27 and running through October 30 (Thursday – Sunday nights).

Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.

Children and adults are invited to dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event.

Boo at the Zoo turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop (while supplies last).

Tickets:

Tickets for “Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” are $13.75 for all non-members ages 3 and older and $7.25 for all members ages 3 and older. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.

Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.

A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.75 starting September 21, 2025. Visit louisvillezoo.org/boo for a list of stores.

“Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer” is a rain or shine event.


September 27 - Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Fall Bazar

FCHUM Fall Bazaar

September 27 - LMAS Free Adoptions at Macy's Oxmoor Center

LMAS Macys

Adopt, foster, volunteer & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter


Adoptable Pet of the Week

Skoob

Adoptable pet of the week is …. SKROOB! This playful, affectionate, super smart boy is looking for love! He loves a pet, a treat-treat, and did we mention, a pet? Skroob is all hands-on deck and the deck is his body-ody! Skroob has done well with other dogs, walks well on a leash, keeps his kennel clean, potties outside. No adoption fee! He's neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines.

Animal House - 3516 Newburg Road, Louisville

Open daily 12–6pm

Adopt, foster, volunteer & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter


Highview Fall Festival Participation Form

Fall Festival 2025

If your church, school, club, group or business would like to have a booth or participate please fill out and submit the
2025 Highview Fall Festival Participation Form.


October 13 - District Office Hours

Metro Seal

Councilman Hudson wants to hear directly from you! Join him during this month’s District Office Hours to share your thoughts on Metro Government, whether it’s a concern, a suggestion, or a question about your neighborhood

Next Meeting Date:

Monday, October 13

5:00pm-6:00pm (Drop In)

6:00p-7:00pm (By Appointment)    

Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop

District Office Hours are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Central Government Center. 

Call 574-1123 or email Jeff.Hudson@louisvilleky.gov for more information. 


District 23 Residents needed for Boards and Commission

Board or Commission

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.

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.

To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.


Crime Maps

 

Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime

lmpd

Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.   

 If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. 
Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.

Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips