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 Neighbors, we need you!
Whether you’ve lived here for decades, just moved in or a visitor, District 4 is your home—and it thrives when we all pitch in.
We’re looking for volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to help power our community programs, events, and local efforts.
No fancy titles needed. Just bring your time, your talents, and your heart.
From helping at block parties to registration at community events, or lending a hand at town cleanups—there’s a role for everyone.
This is your chance to:
- Meet new people and make connections
- Share your skills or learn something new
- Help shape the future of our community
- Be part of something bigger than yourself
Sign up today and let’s make District 4 stronger, together.
Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Mfr94WFfng
 Neighbors of California, Victory Park, and Beecher Terrace—your voice matters more than ever.
Councilman Herndon invites you to join the District 4 Neighborhood Days Debrief as we reflect on this year’s celebrations and begin planning for an even more impactful 2026.
These gatherings aren’t just about looking back—they’re about building forward.
Whether you attended and/or planned California Day, Victory Park Day, or Beecher Terrace Day, your insights, ideas, and energy are the foundation of what comes next.
Come ready to share what worked, what could be better, and what bold new ideas we can bring to life.
Debrief Locations & Times:
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California Day: 11 AM – 12 PM @ California Community Center (1600 St. Catherine Street)
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Victory Park Day: 1 PM – 2 PM @ Victory Park Lodge (1051 S. 23rd Street)
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Beecher Terrace Day: 3 PM – 4 PM @ Beecher Terrace Community Room (980 W. Liberty St.)
 Thanks to the dedicated crews from Waterfront Park, trees along Main Street—from Ninth to Hancock—have been trimmed at no cost to the community.
Special appreciation goes to Deborah Bilitski and Alex Laughlin of Waterfront Park, and Gerald Howell of PARC, for making this beautification effort possible!
 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the recent Voices & Visions community meeting focused on the future of California Park. It was a vibrant and thoughtful discussion, with valuable input from residents and community leaders—including Jason Canuel.
Community members shared inspiring ideas such as adding outdoor restrooms and a gazebo to enhance the park’s usability and charm.
Councilman Herndon encourages the youth of the neighborhood to get involved and share their own voices and visions for how California Park can better serve their generation. Your ideas matter—let’s shape the future together!
Here's the link to our survey page: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/park-surveys
 Congratulations to Lisa Wilson, proud owner and operator of Platinum Shears Beauty Academy—the only Black-owned cosmetology school in District 4!
Located at 2600 W Broadway #407, Louisville, KY 40211, this trailblazing academy is shaping the future of beauty professionals right here in our community.
We also extend our thanks to Ms. Jackie Floyd, District 4’s Neighborhood Liaison, for attending the academy’s 1-year grand opening celebration and showing support for this incredible milestone.
Learn more or book a service at https://www.platinumshearsprofessionals.com/
 Louisville – The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting tonight. Here are some of the highlights.
Old Business
- O-243-25: an ordinance creating a new section to the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances (LMCO) Chapter 36 to establish the Louisville Parks Police.
- Zoning of property located at 1933 Wrocklage Avenue.
- Approved Neighborhood Development Funds for:
- George’s Scholar Institute, Inc. for the Possibility Campus Program activities.
- LMPD for additional police patrols in the 1st and 2nd Divisions.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations
- Councilman Reno-Weber recognized Officers Kenneth Lawrence and Earl Rinehart of LMPD’s 5th Division for their heroic efforts.
Consent Calendar – all items passed unanimously
- R-114-25: resolution ratifying and approving a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2629 across 13 departments.
- R-117-25: resolution accepting $20,000 from the Kentucky Heritage Council and State Historic Preservation Office.
- O-229-25: an ordinance amending LMCO Chapter 91 requiring microchipping of dogs and cats.
Tonight’s Council meeting and attachments may be viewed online, and on the Louisville Metro Council Facebook Page.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting is on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m
 2025 Violence Reduction Summit
Friday, October 24, 2025
9 AM – 4:30 PM
Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center, 2820 W Broadway
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 – link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-violence-reduction-summit-tickets-1595754878799
 Veteran's Day Parade
Nov 8
11am in Nulu
Assembly will be at Lincoln Elementary
Review will be at Market and Clay/Seating will be available there
Register to be apart of the parade, here.
 Kids ages 8–12 are invited on Thursdays at Southwick Community Center for Nature and Environmental Play, a free program full of crafts, games, birdwatching, and more!
 This legacy program has been a signature event at Project Warm 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 we are seeking up to 100 applicants/clients for it.
Please have them call the Project Warm office at (502) 636-9276
 Recharge, Relax, and Reflect! Join us every Tuesday in September and October for free community wellness events focused on physical activity, mindfulness, and connection.
 Scrooge is back—humbug and all!
This December, the Pamela Brown Auditorium transforms into a winter wonderland as Charles Dickens’ beloved classic takes the stage in
a brand-new production. With enchanting ghosts, a spirited ensemble, and the music of the season, this Christmas Carol captures the joy, magic, and heart of the holidays.
Adapted by Lavina Jadhwani, this acclaimed version embraces generosity, community, and the power of second chances. It’s the perfect way to share the season with family and friends—and to rediscover a tradition that never gets old.
December 4–21, 2025 Pamela Brown Auditorium | Actors Theatre of Louisville. Reserve your tickets today!
 Looking for the perfect night out this spooky season? Step into a surreal underworld where skeletons dig for bones, a dodo bird sprouts feathers, and the dead discover unexpected new life.
Strange, funny, and hauntingly beautiful, Dead as a Dodo is a bold new play that will leave you questioning what it means to transform.
Catch it at Actors Theatre of Louisville, October 30–November 9—just in time for Halloween.
Watch the official trailer here and reserve your tickets today!
 Grand Opening: Friday, October 24, 2025 • 11AM - Located next door to Women’s Dillard’s
Get ready for one of Louisville’s most inspiring shopping experiences — the MELANnaire Marketplace Holiday Market Gift Shop!
Now in its fourth year, this unique pop-up retail experience showcases the creativity and brilliance of Black entrepreneurs from Louisville Kentucky. Some of these entrepreneurs are located within your district and would be honored by your presence. Shoppers will discover exclusive, handcrafted, and culturally inspired products that celebrate innovation, heritage, and community.
As MELANnaire continues its mission to break barriers for marginalized communities, this annual market serves as a powerful retail platform for small business owners—95% of whom don’t yet have brick-and-mortar locations or large customer bases beyond family and friends. The Marketplace helps put their products in front of new audiences who may not have known these brands even existed.
We look forward to the possibility of celebrating with you!
 Tai Chi and Self Defense classes are now being offered at Douglass Community Center!
Whether you're looking to improve flexibility or learn practical safety skills, these sessions are great for ages 12 and up. Come move, breathe, and grow with us.
Louisville's mayor has nominated the city's current inspector general, Ed Harness, for a second four-year term.
The Office of the Inspector General is an independent agency that investigates complaints against the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), and reviews both the practices and policies of the department. “We’ve made encouraging progress improving public safety and in our reform efforts, but there’s still so much work ahead of us," Mayor Craig Greenberg said. "We’re going to keep improving and reforming."
Harness has served in the role since 2021, establishing the role after the office was created in 2020. It has become a key office for the community since the Department of Justice dropped Louisville's consent decree.
 Reflection, Empowerment & Action Against Community Violence
An opportunity for fathers to share lived experiences and process trauma through healing, advocacy, and leadership.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm
Check-in at 9am
WHERE:
Louisville Central Community Center
1300 West Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203
Your voice matters. Your story matters.
We believe fathers are the heartbeat of every community. This impactful event at the Louisville Central Community Center is a powerful opportunity to come together, share lived experiences, and discuss ways to create a safer, more peaceful community for all. Join us to turn grief into growth, and pain into purpose.
This event is hosted by the Office of Violence Prevention (OVP).
Lunch will be provided.
Don't miss this FREE event - Register now to secure your spot!
Register Here
For more information, email: TRC@louisvilleky.gov or visit the registration page.
 Calling All Young Ballers!
Get ready for a season of fun and teamwork with the Jr. NBA League! Registration is open for kids ages 5–14.
Sign up by December 21st.
 Midwest Church of Christ.
We are hosting our annual Vaccination Clinic and inaugural Career Fair on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
 New Walnut Street Park is officially open and ready for play!
Located at 1327 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, this 4-acre green space is packed with fresh amenities, including the first public pickleball courts west of 9th Street!
This park has a synthetic turf multi-sport field, tennis court, spray ground, playground, walking path, pavilion and plaza, water fountains, and restrooms.
It was made possible thanks to Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville Metro Housing Authority - LMHA, the American Rescue Plan Act, Cincinnati Bengals and NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, LISC Louisville, and the Russell neighborhood community.
 Looking for a cozy fall craft?
Join us at Douglass Community Center for a needle felting course designed for ages 14 and up. Learn the basics of the craft and create your own piece of home decor!
             
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