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District 16 Town Hall Meeting at Locust Grove
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane Louisville, KY 40207
The meeting will be held inside
You’re invited to join Councilman Reed for the annual District 16 Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm at Locust Grove. This is a chance to connect directly with your local government and hear updates on projects in our community. Councilman Reed will be joined by representatives from Metro Parks, Public Works, LMPD 8th Division, Codes and Regulations, LG&E, Louisville Water Company and MSD to help answer your questions. All residents are welcome, we hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please contact the District 16 office at 574-1116 or email Legislative Assistant Jared Townes at Jared.Townes@Louisvilleky.gov.
National Wreaths Across America - Laying Wreaths on Veterans Graves
 National Wreaths Across America Day is December 13, 2025 at 12 p.m. (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. We're getting closer to our goal, and we need your help to make sure every veteran's grave at our local cemetery is honored with a wreath.
Every December, National Wreaths Across America Day brings the mission—Remember, Honor, and Teach—to life. Volunteers coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and more than 5,200 locations across all 50 states, at sea, and abroad, honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. Last year, more than 3 million veteran wreaths were placed nationwide!
At Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, there are 11,400 veterans to honor. The goal is to place 11,400 wreaths this year and the total is at 57% currently. Your support can make all the difference! Each wreath you sponsor get makes it one step closer to honoring every veteran at this location.
Sponsor wreaths today by visiting KYZTNL - Zachary Taylor National Cemetery and clicking the Red Sponsor button. Thank you for helping honor every American hero—your support makes a meaningful difference!
Event Details
This season’s book show promises to be our most exciting yet! Unlike our usual holiday show, this winter, the entire auditorium will be transformed into a reader’s paradise, filled wall to wall with books, thanks to a remarkable recently donated collection.
Discover an exceptional selection of fine-quality volumes, including beautiful bindings, classic literature, poetry, cookbooks, and children’s books, alongside a delightful assortment of holiday-themed books perfect for gifting or cozy winter reading.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply love the feel of a good book in your hands, this expanded Winter Book Show invites you to browse, linger, and let the right story find you.
 The Louisville Metro Council and District 16 have teamed up with the Association of Community Ministries to host a Holiday Food Drive collecting essential foods for those most in need this season. All donations will go to the Association of Community Ministries to be divided among the 13 Area Community Ministries.
WHEN: Through December 9th
WHERE: You may drop donations at:
*Main donation site - City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street, 40202
*Local donation site - Norton Commons Fire Station 9514 Featherbell Blvd. Prospect KY, 40059.
*Additional drop-off locations: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/2025-holiday-food-donation-drive
WHAT IS NEEDED: Canned Chicken/Tuna, Boxed or Dry Milk, Canned Items (Stew, Chili, Soup, Tomatoes) Ramen, Pasta and Pasta Sauce, Cereal, Oatmeal Packets, Rice, Beans, Cooking Oil, Spices and Condiments
Can't drop off food but want to donate monetarily? Visit: https://www.louisvilleministries.org/ and click "Donate to ACM" to give. Please call 574-1117 with any questions or for more information.
 Don't miss one of the City of Louisville's BIGGEST Events!
Step into a winter wonderland as we kick off the holiday season in Downtown Louisville at this year's "Light Up Louisville" Powered by LG&E. Gather on Saturday, December 6th from 3pm - 9pm at Jefferson Square Park for an evening full of festive fun for the entire family!
What to expect:
❄️ Video-Mapping Holiday Show on Metro Hall
❄️ Local, holiday shopping along the Mistletoe Market
❄️ Delicious bites at Frosty’s Food Court
❄️ Live entertainment across 2 stages
❄️ The magical Lots of Lights Parade (Starts at 6pm) (See the application)
❄️ Free photos with Santa & Friends inside Santa's House
❄️ Free trackless train rides aboard the Jolly Jingle Express
❄️ A visit from the REAL Santa Claus!
❄️ A special finale show to close out Light Up Louisville & kick off the holiday season!
❄️ Fun, free activities for kids and so much more!
Bring the whole family for a night of holiday magic—it's the perfect way to begin the season! FREE admission for all.
The event is in collaboration with Louisville Metro’s annual Light Up Louisville and will transform the Plaza on Fourth, between Jefferson and Market Streets, with a unique outdoor, pop-up shopping and food vendor market in the heart of Louisville. This festive event offers a unique opportunity for the community to shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy the holiday spirit in a vibrant downtown setting.
Interested in getting involved? Email Blair at Blair@JWagnerGroup.com
For volunteer opportunities, please email Dorian at Dorian@JWagnerGroup.com
Whether you’re pan frying the morning bacon or deep frying the holiday bird, you always have leftover fat, oil or grease. The slippery mess should never be poured into a sink, toilet or storm drain where it can lead to plumbing or sewer problems and clog local waterways.
Fat and grease left over from routine pan frying can be disposed of with other residential garbage if handled properly. Just pour the grease into a sealable container, let it cool, and place it in the trash. That keeps it out of local waterways and sewers.
Louisville’s staffed recycling locations accept household cooking oil left over from deep frying. It’s free and easy for residents of Louisville and Jefferson County. Residents should first let the oil cool, then strain out food particles and pour the oil into a container that has a lid. Take it to the nearest staffed recycling location. The oil is recycled for use in biodiesel fuel. To find a drop-off location near you, go to Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMap.
Free leaf drop-off sites are still open Tuesday to Saturday, through December 6. Closed: Nov. 27 – 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
✅ Accepted: Loose leaves, leaves in paper/compostable bags or reusable containers 🚫 Not accepted: Trash, plastic bags, or other yard waste ♻️ Reminder: If you bring leaves in a reusable container, please take it back with you.
Drop-off locations (open Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.):
- Public Works Yard – 10500 Lower River Rd. (enter from Bethany Lane)
- East District Operations Center – 595 N. Hubbards Ln.
- Shawnee Park Athletic Complex – 230 Southwestern Pkwy.
535 Meriwether Ave – across from Solid Waste office
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!
For further information on Councilman Scott Reed or District 16 please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-16
You can also reach out directly by phone at 502.574.1116 or by email at scott.reed@louisvilleky.gov.
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
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