District 5 eNews - MARCH 2026 Edition #1

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Councilwoman Donna Purvis
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Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman Morgan McGarvey: 582-5129

Representative Pamela Stevenson: 502-564-8100

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 1st Division:  574-7167

LMPD 2nd Division: 574-2478

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888

 


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In This Issue...


GALLIEE BAPTIST CHURCH EVENT

Galilee CDC Senior Empowerment series: "Empowered Seniors Living Well and Strong" Workshop 1: All about Medicare - What you need to know in 2026 Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 11am-1pm Place: Greater Galilee Church 3819 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211 Whether new to Medicare or not, this workshop will provide vital information to help you navigate Medicare for yourself or a loved one. all are welcome to this event at no-charge. A light lunch will be provided.

SHAWNEE LIBRARY ACTIVIES

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FLEUR de BEE SPELLING BEE

Louisville Free Public Library again partners with Scripps National Spelling Bee to host regional competition

 

Louisville, Ky. (March 2, 2026) – Mayor Craig Greenburg and the Louisville Free Public Library are excited to announce the return of the Louisville Regional Spelling Bee – the Fleur de Bee. This Saturday, March 7, twenty finalists from elementary and middle schools in Louisville’s 28-county region will meet at the Southwest Regional Library to compete for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. 

 

This is the third year the Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) has partnered with Scripps National Spelling Bee to be a regional host. The competition will begin at 10 a.m. in the Community Room of the Southwest Regional Library (9725 Dixie Highway). Participating schools in this year’s Regional Bee include: Holy Family Catholic School (New Albany, IN); Pope John XXIII School (Madison, IN);  Saint Anthony Catholic School (Clarksville, IN); Crosby Middle School; Fern Creek Elementary School; Lowe Elementary School; Zachary Taylor Elementary School; Meyzeek Middle School; Johnson Traditional Middle School; Holy Trinity Parish School; Sacred Heart Model School; Whitefield Academy; South Oldham Middle School; Old Mill Elementary School; Kenwood Station Elementary School; Montessori School Of Louisville; Radcliff Elementary School; Immaculata Classical Academy; Shreve Academy; and Cleveland Christian Academy (Sellersburg, IN).

 

“I am so proud of the work our library system is doing every day to support literacy in our community – helping make Louisville safer, stronger, and healthier,” said Mayor Greenberg. “By sponsoring the Louisville Regional Spelling Bee, our Louisville Free Public Library is providing a stage for these amazing students to compete for a chance to represent our city in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. That’s the kind of experience that stays with a young person for life – and it all starts at the library.”

 

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program, reaching millions of students across the country. The winner of the very first National Spelling Bee in 1925, sponsored by the Courier-Journal, was from Louisville. By inspiring the exploration of words, the Bee encourages lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement, and enriches communities.

 

“The Scripps Spelling Bee is a wonderful addition to the work our library system is doing every day to support early learning in our city,” said Library Executive Director Heather Lowe. “I am so grateful that the Library Foundation has once again stepped up to sponsor this year’s Fleur de Bee.”

 

LFPL’s regional sponsorship is made possible through the generous support of the Library Foundation. Look for more spelling bee information and updates on the Library’s social media.

 

 


LOVE YOUR BLOCK

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Love Your Block mini-grant applications open now

 

OVP’s Love Your Block program is growing!

This year, even more neighborhoods can receive mini‑grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 to support local revitalization projects—think community gardens, alley cleanups, beautification efforts, and other neighborhood‑boosting ideas. We’ll provide the funds and materials; you bring the volunteers and the vision.

Along with Shawnee, residents of Chickasaw, Parkland, Russell, and California are now eligible to apply. Applications are open now, but the deadline is approaching fast—submit yours today!


TARC BOARD APPROVES FARE SCHEDULE UPDATES

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The updated fares will take effect on March 2, 2026.

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BLUEGRASS CENTER FOR AUTISM