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Dear neighbors,
What a great community engagement event we had on Sept. 14th at Klondike Park - thank you Metro Parks, Parks Alliance and Klondike Lane Elementary for making it happen!
I wanted to share the results of the online and in-person surveys so you know which direction we're headed as we order a new playground and allocate money for park improvements.
BIG TAKEAWAY: This community wants swings! All kinds of swings, with slides and things to climb - in the shade.
Other ideas presented from the survey:
- Sprayground
- Water fountain (one much closer to the park!)
- Ziplines (the elementary school kids specifically requested this!)
- Rock climbing
- Garden
- Rubber floor/Mulch
- Seesaw
- Pickelball (we could convert one of the two tennis courts into two new pickleball courts with paving and painting)
- Restrooms
- Cameras
- Fence around the playground
- Handicap swings
- Parking signs
- Soccer goals
- Pavilion
- Autism services
- Musical equipment
Thank you to everyone who took the time to fill the survey out. It is much appreciated, and I look forward to working with you and members of local government to make Klondike Park the park we all know it can be.
If you have other resources we should know about, or have specific safety concerns, always let us know. Frustratingly, you can't reply to this newsletter but I'm at josie.raymond@louisvilleky.gov.
Louisville Nature Center & the Pawpaw Festival!
Last month, The Louisville Nature Center hosted their third annual Pawpaw Festival. This (free!!!!) festival is something I really enjoy going to with my family.
The event features guided hikes, workshops, local vendors, music, tastings, and a lot of family friendly fun.
Now, what is the Pawpaw Festival? The modern movement of the festival began in 1999 with the inaugural Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Albany, Ohio. Founded by Chris Chmiel, this pioneering event grew from a small gathering into a three-day festival attracting thousands of visitors annually.
Its success inspired several other celebrations across the pawpaw's native range, with Kentucky State University establishing its own festival in the early 2000s to showcase its pawpaw research and breeding efforts.
Like many things, COVID-19 caused the festival to take a pause in 2020. Now, in 2025, they are fully functioning and hosting festivals all throughout the country.
I highly encourage you to check out the festival next year. District 10 is always honored to host this wonderful event. To learn more about it, click here.
Boo at the Zoo is underway!!!!!! Tickets can be purchased at this link!
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Guiding Light Islamic Center's annual Mosque Visit Day - an educational tour on October 4 from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM at 6500 Six Mile Lane!
This is a golden opportunity to meet your Muslim neighbors, eat some delicious food, tour a Muslim's house of prayer, and learn about the basics of the world religion of Islam. There is no dress code and all men, women, and children are welcome. You can register here.
If you can’t make it to the tour, please text or call 502-644-9492 to schedule a personal or group visit.
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D10 HORSE Tournament!
Who is ready for basketball season?!
To celebrate the brand new court (and goals!) at Camp Taylor Memorial Park, my office his hosting a HORSE Tournament on Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 PM!
All are encouraged to attend, yes there will be prizes, and yes equipment will be provided! RSVP here!
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Heads up, D10! My office is hosting a community forum, on Sat., Nov. 15th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Cyril Allgeier Community Center, and I want to hear from you.
The pool at Camp Taylor Memorial Park is set to open up next Summer, and I want to hear from you on what all you want to see take place when it does.
To the constituents who have already contacted me about parking at the pool - thank you! I hear your concerns. If you wish to voice your opinion on anything regarding the park and/or the pool, please come on out.
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You're Invited! Jazz Under the Trees in Joe Creason Park, Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM.
Parks and Recreation is hosting this event as part of Louisville Tree Week (October 10 – 19).
They will also be holding a Tree Giveaway in the park earlier that day and several other Tree Week events in the area.
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Joe Creason parkrun or walk every Saturday at 9 a.m.
The Joe Creason parkrun is free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Meet at Joe Creason Park at 9 a.m. Saturdays. For more information, check out parkrun.us/joecreason.
Imagination Library of Louisville is hosting Books and Bourbon to celebrate 500,000 books mailed out on October 9th at 6:00 PM at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Main St. Attendees can expect:
- An evening of drinks and bites in the 1930s style speakeasy
- Tours of the distillery
- Activations with our favorite children's books
- Bourbon pull with a great selection to choose from
- Program update from the board and staff
- Opportunity to network!
Make sure to check out the raffle items (including a signed photo of Dolly Parton herself!) and a bottle of Michter's 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon! Get your raffle and event tickets here.
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Repair Fair! kNOw Waste is partnering with LFPL and the Louisville Tool Library to offer a Repair Fair on October 11th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the Bon Air Library.
Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your blender suddenly stop working? Is your child's toy a little worse for the wear? Don’t send it to the landfill! Bring these items and more to the Repair Fair, where volunteer coaches with repair know-how will be available to teach you how to fix your item for free.
Schedule your repair here!
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CycLOUvia is back on Bardstown Rd! Get ready to walk, bike, skate and play on Sunday, Oct. 12. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a stretch of Bardstown Road -- from Grinstead Drive to Douglass Loop -- will be closed to motorized traffic and opened up for people-powered fun.
CycLOUvia is an annual event that transforms some of our most popular streets into car-free zones -- encouraging healthy activity that supports local businesses and gives neighbors a new way to connect and experience their city.
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Brightside Louisville Community Clean up - Saturday, October 18th | All Day!
Time to get out and give our city a nice Fall cleaning! Join thousands of Louisvillians as we all Clean Up together! As always, clean up supplies and post-cleanup bag collection are provided and all are welcome to participate. Register here!
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ROAD CLOSURES!! Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Urban Bourbon Half Marathon and 5K from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you need to be on the road in this area during that time period, make sure to travel on an alternative route! |
2025 Violence Reduction Summit
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center, 2820 W Broadway St.
The Louisville Metro Office of Violence Prevention would like to announce this citywide summit convening to collectively strength Louisville’s violence prevention landscape. This summit will bring together residents, community and policy-making leaders, clinical care, research and data specialists, and business executives to reinforce the collaborative work needed to end local violence.
Registration is free! You can get your free ticket here.
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Colder temps are (hopefully!) on the way. Join Project Warm for their annual Blitz Event on Nov. 1st & 8th. This legacy program has been one of their signature events for over 40 years.
It helps older adults and disabled citizens with winterization and weatherization of their homes. It helps keep the warm air in and the cold air out while also keeping energy costs down. It's a free program and they are seeking up to 100 applicants/clients for it.
Please have them call the Project Warm office at (502) 636-9276.
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The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women and gender diverse individuals who represent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville.
Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.
Applications close November 15th. Click here to apply!
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