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This Saturday 10-25-25 from 10am to 2pm is PRESCRIPTION DRUG Take Back Day. 
Our partners from Norton Healthcare, Walgreens, Kroger, Louisville Zoo, and Drug Enforcement Administration will all be participating in the annual National PRESCRIPTION DRUG Take Back Day.
 Walgreens location – 7338 Dixie Highway (40258)
Click Link for other drop off locations
Staff from the Office of Planning will be available to listen to ideas and answer questions. Attendees may arrive at any time. To learn more about the online forum, please go the webpage below. We want to hear from you!
www.louisvilleky.gov/government/office-planning/data-centers
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I want to focus on one very special and sensitive topic in this newsletter: suicide awareness and prevention.
A few months ago, a close friend of mine took his life. This is a man that I went on vacations with and our kids went to school together. He was a businessman, a family man, and a Veteran of the United States Navy. By any outside measure, his life would have seemed idyllic. Unfortunately he isn’t the only man I know who has done this in the past couple years. When I got the news I started questioning everything. How often does this happen? Could I have done something to prevent this?
I contacted the Major in charge of LMPD’s 8th patrol division. I asked her to pick a period of time over a year and let me know how many homicides vs how many suicides we have had in the 8th division. The results are as follows: in the past year and a half, the 8th division has had 3 homicides, but we have had 21 suicides. You read that right. If you live in the 8th division, you are 700% more likely to be at risk of suicide than homicide. That information shocked me. For all the time we spend fighting homicides, it is clear that we need a broader effort on fighting suicide.
I then asked about the demographics of the people who have died by suicide. Again, I was shocked. The people taking their lives are almost all middle-aged men. I believe that of the 21 victims, they were all between the ages of mid-thirties to seventies and other than 1 case were all male. Nationally over 80% of suicides are committed by this demographic and studies show there has been a 50% increase in suicides of men between the ages of 50-59.
I am attaching to this newsletter an informational graphic that includes a list of services that are here to help. That includes hotlines, local mental health resources, and the Metro Public Health website on suicide prevention. If you have ever had these thoughts, please avail yourself of these services.
Although my appeal is particularly to those most affected by this, I also want to appeal to everyone to help share this information. Rather than wondering what we could have done after the fact, lets be proactive and share this information in the hopes that someone who needs it will see it and take the opportunity to ask for help.
Finally, I beg everyone to reconnect personally and socially in any way you can. I am a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church Men’s Group that meets once a month. I can’t tell you how much those couple hours once a month with other men helps my soul. Please find a group of people who you identify with and socialize with them. We are social creatures and isolation
created by technology and modern society is not good for us. Please avail yourselves of social connections that invigorate your soul.
I will have a regular newsletter soon with local political updates. Please share this far and wide. Let’s save lives.
Humbly Yours,
Anthony Piagentini
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There is help. There are resources. There is a pathway to change. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence please know, you are not alone. No one deserves to live in fear or feel trapped. There are people ready to listen, guide, and help you find safety. If you need help, support, or just don’t know where to start, please reach out to my office. We will connect you with local resources and walk alongside you to make sure you’re not facing this alone.
Your story isn’t over. There is help, and there is hope. 
— Councilwoman Crystal Bast, District 14
Dead as a Dodo
District 14, enter a fantastical underworld at Actors Theatre of Louisville where two skeleton friends — a Dodo and a boy — face chaos, transformation, and epic battles between life and death. Puppetry, humor, and magical visuals make this a mesmerizing experience for grown-ups and kids alike. Oct 29–Nov 9,
Residents save 15% with code D14ACTORS.
October is PACKED at the Metro Arts Community Center!
From pottery and painting to jewelry, glass fusing, and even tech-based art there’s something for every age and skill level. Classes fill up quick, so don’t wait!
- Free ongoing class: Intro to Crochet
- Fall Camp (ages 9–12): Hands-on fun all week long
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Family favorite: The Fall Festival – a free, all-ages event you don’t wanna miss!
Check out the full schedule below
Metro Arts Community Center – 8360 Dixie Highway - 502-937-2055
Let’s fill this fall with art, color, and creativity in the South End!
Our cat of the week is Gallium! He also plans on being ADOPTED for Halloween but if not he'll be Garfield. Meet Gallium at Animal House! He’s around 10yrs old. He loves affection, especially chin scratches! He is FIV+ but that’s ok, he can still live with other cats, but always consult your Vet.
Our dog of the week is Lydia Deetz!! She’s going to be ADOPTED for Halloween… we hope 😉She’s strange, unusual and she knows it. Lydia Deetz is the dark queen of the play yard, rocking a morbid sense of humor and a heart of gold (somewhere under that dramatic flair). Bring this enchanting girl home and let the haunting begin say her name three times and she might just appear wagging her tail!
Visit Animal House today! 3516 Newburg Rd, Louisville Open daily noon–6pm Both pets fees will be covered.
More info: linktree.com/yourcityshelter Adoptable pets, foster/volunteer info & more @ #yourcityshelter #fostermelouisville
Smart911 allows individuals to create a personalized Safety Profile that instantly shares critical information with 911 Call Takers during an emergency. This can include medical conditions, pet information, family details, and access instructions—helping first responders arrive faster and better prepared, especially if the caller is unable to speak. It enhances emergency response, improves safety outcomes, and gives peace of mind knowing help can be tailored to your needs. You can sign up for free on Smart911.com or by texting 'LENSAlert' to 67283. LENSAlert stands for Louisville Emergency Notification System.
Louisville Metro Emergency Services is proud to launch LouReady, a vital new tool to help families stay safe and informed during emergencies. LouReady empowers residents with real-time alerts, safety tips, and community contacts—so you can act fast and make smart decisions when it matters most.
Preparedness starts at home. With LouReady, you can:
- Receive location-based alerts for severe weather, public safety threats, and community-wide emergencies in connection with our already active alert method LENSAlert, Louisville Emergency Notification System.
- Build a family emergency plan with checklists for various types of emergency events
- Access Safe Walk technology which allows you to share your live location with a trusted friend or family member via email or SMS
- Know where to turn for help—LouReady connects you to maps, emergency contacts, city services through Metro 311, and recovery resources after emergency incidents
- Monitor live weather updates with access to a live Downtown weather camera, the ability to monitor air pollution levels, and catch up on daily forecasts through the National Weather Services
Whether it’s a tornado warning or a hazardous materials incident, LouReady helps you stay one step ahead. Download the app today and take control of your family’s safety—because preparedness starts with awareness. The app is currently available on the Apple Store for iPhones with IOS 15.6 or later, and in the Google Play Store, just search LouReady.
We now have a new way for you to map crime around you. Just click here and view our new interactive crime mapping tool for Division 5 & 8 or for each beat in Division 5 & 8. And save it in your favorites to view crime anytime it's updated daily. On the page is a Quickfind tool that allows you to put your address in and subscribe to crime trends, alerts and block watch reports for your police beat. Forward this email to your friends and family!
 
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