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 This year, Metro Council Celebrated Haja Kamara as our District 21 Black History Month Honoree!
Haja Kamara serves as the Development Coordinator at Americana World Community Center, an organization she has considered a second home since her childhood participation in its youth programs. Her return in a leadership role reflects a full‑circle journey rooted in community, service, and cultural pride.
As an immigrant raised by a single mother, Haja’s lived experience deeply shapes her dedication to advocating for Louisville’s refugee and immigrant families. Her work embodies this year’s theme, “Reaffirming Our Diverse Culture,” through her commitment to elevating the rich cultural identities of the families served by Americana. Whether coordinating grant efforts, collecting impact stories, or strengthening partnerships across the city, Haja ensures that the voices and traditions of Louisville’s diverse communities remain visible, valued, and supported.
Before stepping into development work, Haja spent several years in direct service roles at Americana, providing case management and wraparound support to more than 150 immigrant and refugee families annually. She led trauma‑informed parent workshops, supported access to housing, education, and healthcare, and oversaw family programming that served over 60 families per session. Her work is marked by deep cultural awareness, bilingual communication, and strong collaboration with more than a dozen partner organizations.
Beyond Americana, Haja has contributed to the community through her service as an AmeriCorps Community Coordinator, where she led outreach projects that delivered essential resources to over 500 residents, and through her involvement with the Louisville Metro Office for Women, the LMPD International Leadership Academy, and Dress for Success.
Haja is a graduate of Indiana University Southeast, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, following an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Jefferson Community and Technical College. Her academic excellence has been recognized with multiple accolades, including Outstanding Achievement in Criminal Justice, the African American Student of Excellence Award, and Americana’s Dreamer Award.
Her work in our district at Americana has a profound and daily impact on the district’s families, youth, and newly arrived residents, making her an essential contributor to the strength, unity, and cultural vibrancy of the community. Across every role she has held, Haja Kamara stands as a powerful advocate, bridge‑builder, and community leader, uplifting the resilience, stories, and cultural richness that strengthen Louisville’s neighborhoods.
As we celebrate Black History Month and honor leaders who strengthen our communities through service, resilience, and compassion, Haja's journey reminds us that diversity is not only something to accept, but something that enriches us all.
In that spirit, we leave you with these wise words from Albert Einstein:
"We must not only learn to tolerate our differences; we must welcome them as the richness and diversity that lead to true intelligence."
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Be an active Neighbor, Join us for the following Meetings:
Lynnview City Council
March 10 | 6:00-7:00pm -Lynnview City Hall
Friends of Iroquois Park
March 23| 6-7:30pm - Iroquois Library
Chat with Councilor Ruhe
March 25| 6:30-7:30pm - Iroquois Library
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 Beechmont has a wonderful new addition—MAYA Collection has officially moved to 328 West Woodlawn Avenue!
We’re thrilled to welcome them to the heart of the Beechmont neighborhood and invite you to stop in, meet their artisans, and explore the beautiful handmade goods created by refugee and international women. With expanded store hours and a warm, welcoming space, we are happy to have them in our district!
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 Councilor Ruhe Visits Library Renovation Site
Councilor Ruhe recently visited the Main Library renovation site downtown to check on the project’s progress. She made the visit because she cares deeply about education and continues to support and advocate for improved wages for library staff.
The Main Library, our city’s oldest and largest public library is getting an $8+ million upgrade that will add more public space, reopen the third floor, improve accessibility, and create better meeting and study areas for all Louisvillians.
This major renovation is funded through federal American Rescue Plan dollars and private donations, and once complete, the library will be an even stronger hub for community events, learning, and connection.
 Join Us to Grow a Greener District 21!
District 21 is planting more than 25 new trees along Southland Blvd, and we need your hands and heart to make it happen! Trees don’t just beautify our streets; they cool our neighborhoods, improve air quality, reduce stormwater flooding, boost public health, and create vibrant, welcoming spaces for everyone.
Come out, get your hands dirty, and help us plant a legacy that will benefit our community for generations.
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Location: 5301 Mitscher Ave
Scan the QR code or click the button below to register!
 We’re excited to share that the 2026 Uppill Road opening dates for Iroquois Park are set!
Uppill Road will be open 10 AM–4 PM on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month (with a special early April weekend). Mark your calendars and enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Park all season long!
2026 Dates:
• March 14–15
• April 4–5*
• May 9–10
• June 13–14
• July 11–12
• August 8–9
• September 12–13
• October 10–11
• November 14–15
See you in the park! 
 Join us at the Repair Fair!
kNOw Waste Louisville is excited to announce that appointments for the upcoming Repair Fair are now live. Thanks to more than 30 volunteer fixers, this year’s event will offer a wide range of repair services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7 at the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center.
Residents can bring items in need of repair, including:
• Bicycles
• Clothing and sewing repairs
• Technology devices
• Small appliances
• Jewelry
• Musical instruments
• Knives for sharpening (back by popular demand)
• Small furniture and woodworking projects (new)
• Metalsmithing items (new)
Every item repaired is money saved and waste diverted from the landfill. The Repair Fair encourages residents to extend the life of their belongings and embrace the idea of repairing rather than replacing.
Appointments are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance.
Looking for a new opportunity or know someone who is?
Louisville Metro Government will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, March 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field, 501 East Main St.
More than 25 Metro agencies will be in attendance, with over 70 open positions available across city government. Attendees can learn about current openings, speak directly with hiring teams, and explore career paths in public service.
Free parking will be available at the venue, and the location is accessible via TARC routes for added convenience.
Interested applicants can view current job postings and apply online at:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky
Please see the attached flyer for more information and share this opportunity with family and friends who may be interested.
 Join Louisville Metro Animal Services for a Microchip Clinic
Our next microchip clinic will be March 22nd 1pm-3:30pm
We will be offering the first 50 microchips for free and $10 after that.
We have a sign up link we are asking folks to use but it is not required to sign up.
"Join us for our 3rd microchip clinic at #YourCityShelter
First 50 microchips will be free but you must sign up here to qualify for the free microchip.
After 50, microchips will be $10 per pet for Jefferson County residents. Please use this link to sign up for the microchip clinic. It is not required to sign up but it is preferred.
Sgn up here https://LMASschedule.as.me/microchipclinic
3528 Newburg Rd 1pm-3:30pm, you must be in line by 3:30pm.
Please follow signs and volunteers to get you where you need to go.
We look forward to serving our community! "
 Music. Food. Arts. Nature. Community
The Office of Sustainability, Parks Alliance of Louisville, J Wagner Group, and other partners are bringing back Earth Fest - a Louisville Earth Month kickoff event. This community festival will feature food, live music, environmental activities, community resources, and family fun - all in celebration of our planet.
Event details: Saturday, March 28, 2026 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Alberta O. Jones Park
Ways to get involved: Volunteer at Earth Fest! Free burritos, t-shirts, and live music Mark "going" on the Earth Fest Facebook event page. Stay updated via @SustainLouisville on all accounts. Thank you to our sponsors!
- Schneider Electric
- Brown-Forman
- B 96.5 #1 Hip Hop Station
- Louisville MSD
- Humana
 Share your Art
COMPETITION: The Congressional Art Competition is an officially sanctioned bipartisan event designed to encourage the artistic talents of high school students nationwide. Winning artworks from each congressional district hang in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. With millions of visitors passing through the Capitol each year, the exhibition is among the most viewed student art displays in the country. For the KY-03 competition, a runner-up Community Winner will have their artwork displayed in Congressman McGarvey's Louisville office for one year.
ELIGIBILITY: This competition is open to all high school students residing in KY-03 between grades 9-12. Students should participate in the art competition taking place in the district where they reside, not where they attend school. You can find your Member of Congress here.
OVERVIEW: The competition is hosted online with public voting for the winning artwork. Two winners are selected - an overall winner and a community winner. The overall winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C., to attend the national award ceremony and have their artwork displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year. A runner-up community winner will also receive prizes including having their artwork displayed in the Louisville office for one year.
FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
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30-Day Date:
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02/24/2026
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03/26/2026
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LMPD Division
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Hokkaido Louisville KY, LLC, 5207 New Cut Rd, Louisville KY 40214, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License license(s) no later than February 20, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 5207 New Cut Rd, Louisville , Kentucky 40214 doing business as Hokkaido Ramen House 2. The Members are as follows: Yan Bo Lin, 2629 Lucca PL, Lexington KY 40509, Song T Zhang, 9 Bridleridge Farms, Pittsford NY 14534, Hong Yan Cai, 1420 Essentia Way, Helena MT 59602, Yanfeng Lin, 112 Thorndale Dr, Georgetown KY 40324,. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. February 24 2026 LSBN0465077
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02/27/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
JS Mexican Street Bites LLP, 4313 Preston Highway, Louisville Ky 40213, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a Quota Retail Drink, NQ4 Malt Beverage Drink, 4 am hours license(s) no later than February 25, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 4313 Preston Highway, unit A, Louisville , Kentucky 40213 doing business as La Cabanita Bar. The owner(s) are as follows: Josue Gonzalez of 5012 Yew Lane, Louisville Ky 40213 and Sergio Alberto of 5012 Yew Lane, Louisville Ky 40213. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. February 27 2026 LSBN0468184
 Important Note: These notices are from the Office of Planning, informing neighbors about development applications being submitted in their area.
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Unsure of your spring break plans? Looking for a fun way for your kids to connect with nature while the seasons change? Spring break camp registration is now open! This camp is open to kiddos 7-10 years old and will take place April 6-10 lasting from 9am-4pm each day. Sign ups are available for individual days or for the full week.
This fall, Louisville Nature Center will open a second Swallowtail Forest School outdoor classroom, increasing enrollment from 40 to 90 students in our half-day nature-based preschool program. Their program is entirely play-based and student-led, guided by caring teachers who encourage curiosity in the outdoors. They take pride in providing an environment that is safe, welcoming, and fun, where children are free to play, learn, and grow. Since opening Swallowtail Forest School in 2020, they have witnessed first-hand the positive impact that outdoor learning has on our students. the children demonstrate improved teamwork, creativity, and communication skills, as well as other social and emotional benefits
Learn more here!
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 Have a question about zoning in your neighborhood?
Wondering how developments get approved? Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning is hosting open Q&A sessions at library branches on select Tuesday afternoons. These sessions are free and open to the public – no RSVP required. Planning impacts how our neighborhoods grow, what the future of Louisville looks like, and where we live. The goal of these conversations is simple: to make the planning process clearer and easier to understand. It all kicks off March 3rd at the Shively-Newman Library. Join us!
Looking for Plans for Spring Break?
Get ready for a week full of creativity, adventure, and making friends during our Spring Break programs, happening April 6–10! Kids and teens can enjoy days packed with games, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, and opportunities to make new friends at community centers across the city. With both structured camps and open programming, there’s something for every age and interest. It’s the perfect way to stay active and engaged during time off school!
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 Here are a list of recourses available for our constituents
LIHEAP:
As temperatures drop, no one should have to choose between warmth and other necessities.
Louisville’s LIHEAP Fall Subsidy is here to help, offering one-time home heating assistance for low-income households. Please share this information for those who may be in need!
Flight Tracking:
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
Pothole Reporting:
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1121, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov
Recycling:
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do: Make sure the lid is closed flat and break the boxes down flat to maximize space.
Don't: Set boxes beside the cart or leave lid open or overflow the cart
For the Public Works recycling schedule click here
 Neighborhood Associations and Groups
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Interested in council meetings?
Here is the Metro Council calendar for 2026. It outlines all scheduled meetings, key decision dates, and opportunities for public involvement throughout the year.
Stay informed, plan ahead, and participate in the discussions that shape our community!
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