Somebunny Special Is Coming to Sun Valley Park
Grab your baskets and your cameras because we’re bringing the Easter Bunny to SUN VALLEY PARK! Join us on SUNDAY, March 22 from 2PM–4PM for an afternoon full of smiles, springtime fun, and good old-fashioned community connection. Bring the kids, snap your own photos with the Easter Bunny. It’s simple, it’s sweet, and it’s all about making memories together. And if this time or location doesn’t quite work for your crew, no stress at all! Sherry Bryant with OffRoad Photography KY LLC is generously volunteering her time and resources to serve our community. Not only will she be there capturing special moments, she’ll also be printing photos on site so families can take home a keepsake that very same day. That’s the kind of heart that makes events like this extra meaningful. Thank you, Sherry, for pouring back into the community in such a tangible way. Let’s make it an egg-stra special weekend.
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Baseball season is back, and that’s always a pretty special time around here. I’m proud to help Valley Sports American Little League kick off their 2026 Spring Season.
On Friday, March 20 at 6:00 PM, the league will hold their longtime neighborhood parade through Columbine, Morning Glory, and Daffodil. If you live along the route, step out on your porch or front lawn and help cheer these kids on. The teams put a lot of time into their floats every year and yes… you might want to keep an eye out for the candy tosses.
Then the fun rolls right into Saturday, March 21, with a full day at the park filled with baseball, good food, and a lot of community spirit.
Youth sports programs like Valley Sports are such a big part of what makes Southwest Louisville special. Hope to see a lot of familiar faces out there supporting these young athletes and kicking off another great season.
South End Loan & Incentive Fund Update
We didn’t roll this out just to make an announcement we rolled it out to move the needle. And it is.
Since launching in September, we’ve had 91 inquiries from businesses looking at the South End and the Dixie Highway corridor. That tells me one thing: people are paying attention, and they see the opportunity here.
Here’s where the numbers stand right now:
• Dixie Highway Restaurant Incentive:
$353,400 approved
$646,600 still available
• METCO Loans:
$535,000 approved
$265,000 remaining
• South Point / Legacy Grants:
$40,000 approved
$160,000 remaining
That’s real investment already moving and real dollars still on the table.
If you’re not familiar with the programs, here’s the quick version:
METCO Loans help new businesses open their doors or allow existing businesses to improve and expand their properties.
Legacy (South Point) Grants provide $10,000 to businesses that have been operating five or more years and are ready to reinvest.
Restaurant Incentives offer up to $30 per square foot for new sit-down or fast-casual restaurants locating specifically along Dixie Highway.
This fund exists for two reasons:
1️⃣ Support the businesses that stuck with the South End.
2️⃣ Attract strong, quality investment that upgrades our commercial corridors.
We talk a lot about revitalizing Dixie. This is what that actually looks like incentives, capital, and momentum.
If you’re thinking about opening, expanding, or renovating, don’t sit on it. There is still funding available, but it won’t last forever.
Full details and applications are here:
https://www.louisvillealliance.org/southend
We’re going to keep pushing until the South and Southwest get every bit of investment they deserve.
 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.
Four snow events this season, repeated freezing and thawing, and winter road treatments have taken a toll on Louisville Metro streets. These harsh conditions weaken pavement and lead to potholes.
In 2025 alone, Louisville Metro's Department of Transportation has filled more than 48,860 potholes. Reporting them helps crews respond more quickly, keeping roads safer and smoother for everyone throughout the winter months.
You can report potholes by:
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.
Louisville Metro's first Pop-Up Drop-Off event of the year is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you have the official information. Please share the graphic below with friends, neighbors, and community groups.
We're thrilled to announce a new addition for 2026: Goodwill Kentucky will be on-site collecting gently used textiles and household items. It you've still got the bag of donations sitting in your trunk, this is the perfect chance to finally give those items a second life.
These events are designed to be a one-stop-shop for responsible decluttering - recycling, donating, and proper disposal all in one place. And your participation truly makes a difference. Last year, Pop-Up Drop-Offs achieved a 53% diversion rate, keeping more than half of all collected material out of the landfill. That's momentum worth building on.
As we kick off a new year, we're encouraging residents to embrace a reduce and reuse mindset rather than a throw-away one. Reducing waste starts long before items reach the curb or a Pop-Up Drop-Off - by choosing durable products, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and being mindful consumers. Every item donated, recycled, or avoided in the first place helps reduce waste and supports a cleaner, more sustainable Louisville.
We can't wait to see you at a Pop-Up Drop-Off this year! Join us at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church on March 21, 2026 for the first one. And mark your calendars for the second one at UofL Shelby Campus on April 4!
Southwest Community Ministries
2026 Giving Back Gala
Saturday, March 28th, 2026 at 5:00PM
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Room inside L & N Stadium
2800 S. Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40209
Southwest Community Ministries will host their 2026 Giving Back Gala on Saturday, March28th. We are raising money to continue providing a hand up to neighbors in our community who are experiencing a crisis or unexpected hardship. Our mission is to offer not only help, but hope to those individuals empowering them with proper tools and resources to move toward a self-sufficient life with greater independence and resilience. SWCM programs and services include food and nutritional assistance; distributed through our on-site food pantry, senior meal delivery services, and pet companion supplies programs. We also provide emergency financial support to address housing instability, as well as essential resource programs like supplies for
infants and children, new parents, households with limited access to hygiene care, and so much more. Altogether SWCM provides supplies and support for over 1500 individuals and families each month. The doors open for this event at 5:00pm kicking off with a cocktail hour including an open bar, where guests can learn more about SWCM, get involved in raffle drawings, bid on exclusive items at the silent auction and mingle around the beautiful Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club venue. Guests will also enjoy a full dinner with music entertainment, and various activities to keep busy. Admission is $100 per guest including all the amenities mentioned above. We also have various sponsorship opportunities for local businesses to show their commitment to their
community by becoming a sponsor. We have multiple sponsorship levels to match all budgets, each including admission tickets and a wide range of publicity for your company. Help the Southwest Community Ministries by supporting this event and helping bring people and businesses together to not only meet the needs of a crisis today, but to help our community thrive tomorrow.
Purchase tickets, sponsorships, and access the online auction at:
www.swcmgala2026.givesmart.com
or by texting swcmgala2026 to 76278
 "The Odd Couple" is a comedic play that explores the relationship between two roommates, Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar. Oscar is a carefree, messy sportswriter who embraces his disorganized lifestyle, while Felix is a meticulous, compulsive, and recently separated man who seeks solace in Oscar's apartment. Their contrasting personalities lead to a series of humorous conflicts that highlight the quirks of relationships and the challenges of cohabitation. The play's plot centers around their interactions, the impact of Felix's presence on Oscar's life, and the eventual resolution of their differences. This play contains adult topic and comedic situations, Viewer discretion advised.
Tickets on SALE NOW!
https://cur8.com/schedule/item/40485/372460?event=136924&date=372460
 Get ready for Louisville’s favorite day under the canopy!
Join us at TreeFest, our annual Arbor Day celebration hosted by community partners. We’ll kick things off bright and early at Thurman-Hutchins Park with a tree-mendous volunteer planting — this is optional & 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!
For additional info and volunteer sign-ups visit treeslouisville.org/treefest
Thank you for helping us bring the community together to celebrate trees and their many benefits! |
