  
Another neighborhood rocked by gun violence. After fatal shootings in Camp Taylor in late January and mid-February, I heard from neighbors who are rightfully concerned about where this is coming from and what is being done about it. It is unacceptable--everyone should feel safe and be safe in their neighborhood.
Please join me on the evening of Monday, March 30 for a town hall discussing recent violence in Camp Taylor. We will be joined by officers from LMPD's 6th Division and the Office of Violence Prevention. Officers will discuss the recent events and how they've stepped up work since then. We'll also have our Park Ranger, who can discuss park and pool security.
We'll meet at the Camp Taylor Memorial Park pavilion at 6pm on Monday, March 30.
Hope to see you,
Matt Wallace is the Producing Artistic Director for Kentucky Shakespeare and is a big reason why our city has such artistic and beautiful productions of Shakespeare in the Park. With this year having a record number of productions of The Tempest at our parks, we wanted to highlight him!
Matt first got involved with Kentucky Shakespeare 25 years ago - as an actor! He has been in leadership since August 2013. It is also where he met his wife, Tina Jo. In the summer of 2001 and a couple years after meeting her, he proposed on stage. Their “kids” are now 18 and 20. Tina’s worked at Derby Dinner Playhouse across the river for 23 years now and just completed her first year as Producing Artistic Director there.
This spring, he is looking forward to putting on The Tempest and their 46-park production of it. They will be kicking off their outdoor performances April 4 with two special performances of the show at the Louisville Zoo at 10AM and 2PM. He is super pumped about the performance at Klondike Park on May 9 at 6:30 PM.
Matt and Tina live near The Zoo, and the beautiful Joe Creason Park is their home park for walks and they are regulars at Oskar's. They love their neighborhood!
The Louisville Nature Center
is in need of some volunteers. Do you know anyone (or maybe the person know is you!) who would be interested in helping one of our D10 nonprofits out?
To learn more about volunteering at LNC, click here.
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Summer is around the corner! Join our team as a shallow water lifeguard, including at the new Camp Taylor Water Park. Training at Mary T. Meagher is $200, but your fee is waived if you join our team. Click here to learn more.
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Have a green thumb? Or just want to learn? The Train Depot Community Garden is open! Whether you want to grow your own produce, connect with fellow gardeners, or just be a part of something special, they have a place for you. It costs $105 for the 4'x8' bed for the season.
Additionally, the group is accepting SNAP benefits starting this year. This will allow for more locally grown products to be sold to those in need of assistance. Stay tuned for more information.
Holy Family is having their Train Show & Sale this Saturday. Make sure to stop by.
My office proudly sponsored an upcoming Shakespeare in the Parks play. Mark your calendar for The Tempest on May 9 at 6:30 PM in District 10's own Klondike Park. If you're unable to attend on this date, don't worry! There are a record number of productions being put on at various parks throughout the city. Click here to find one.
Unsure of your spring break plans? Looking for a fun way for your kids to connect with nature while the seasons change? Registration for the spring break camp at the Louisville Nature Center 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. Click here to learn more.
April is National Poetry Month. Go check out Joe Creason Park, where they will be displaying poems about nature from distinguished poets in the region. The community is invited to take self-guided walks around the park to read the poetry.
Louisville Metro Animal Services is having a drive-thru microchip clinic for your fur babies on March 22. The first 50 microchips are FREE and after that, it is just $10.
Zoo Trivia Night is back for our 21 and over friends! Trivia is held at the Zoo’s African Outpost with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and trivia starting at 7 p.m. Spots fill up quickly. Guests are encouraged to get their tickets early. The series this year runs from March through December. Click here to get your tickets.
TreeFest is coming up at Thurman-Hutchins Park. Join for a day filled with optional volunteer planting. It doesn’t require experience, just a willingness to dig in and have fun getting your hands dirty. After that, head over to the festival to enjoy live music, great food, local vendors, and activities for all ages. Click here for additional information.
The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is starting 2 programs called Lawn Care for Cleaner Air and Grow More Mow Less. Click here to learn more.
Calling all D10 artists - enter today in Congressman McGarvey's Congressional Art Competition.
The Congressional Art Competition is an officially sanctioned bipartisan event designed to encourage the artistic talents of high school students nationwide. For the KY-03 competition, a runner-up Community Winner will have their artwork displayed in Congressman McGarvey's Louisville office for one year.
To learn more, click here.
HEADS UP! Interstate closures are coming our way this summer.
Are you interested in being a poll worker? Did you know you are paid $299 for the day? Scan the QR code or visit the link in the flyer to learn more.
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.
Did you know Fern Creek Highview United Ministries serves members of D10? They are hosting a trivia night fundraiser for the organization on May 16. Make sure to get your team together and registered!
Register NOW for the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup – April 11.
Registration is now open for the Brightside & WM Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Residents, community groups, scouts, faith organizations, and businesses are encouraged to volunteer and help keep Louisville clean and green.
Neighborhoods can also organize their own cleanups throughout the year, with Brightside providing gloves, bags, and coordinating litter pickup. Click here to register.
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Who doesn't love a good fish fry? To find one near you this Lenten season, click here.
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According to the Louisville Metro Multi‑Hazards Mitigation Plan, flooding is the most significant natural hazard facing our community. Awareness and preparedness remain essential for all residents.
To see if your property is located in the floodplain, click here.
Residents can learn more about insurance coverage options by contacting their agent or clicking this website.
More information can be found here.
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March 28: Cafe Louie panel, 9:00 AM, Highlands-Shelby Park Library in Mid City Mall.
April 11: Brightside & WM Spring Community Wide Cleanup AND Brightside Sweep & Sip @ TBD (want to host it? Let Brightside know!).
April 14: LMPD 6th Division community outreach, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Kroger on Breckenridge Lane.
April 24: Audubon Park Dogwood Festival, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
May 9: Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest, 6:30 PM, Klondike Park.
May 16: Little Sisters of the Poor Turtle Derby.
May 23: Camp Taylor Water Park grand opening
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