District 23 Update - March 20, 2026

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Louisville, KY  40202
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March 21 - Café LOUIE at South Central Regional Library

Café LOUIE March 21

Councilman Hudson will participate in the rescheduled Café LOUIE.

Saturday, March 21 at 9:00am
South Central Regional Library
 7300 Jefferson Blvd.

Café LOUIE is designed to be an informal gathering of civic minded individuals interested in meeting with their elected officials to discuss local issues. When you arrive, grab a cup of Heine Brothers coffee and fill out a notecard with your specific questions. 

For more information visit: lfplfoundation.org/cafe-louie


March 21 - Pop Up Drop Off

Pop Up Drop Off March 21

Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be hosting various free recycling and large item disposal events throughout 2026. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm on select Saturdays:

2026 Pop-Up Drop-Off Schedule: 

  • March 21: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln.
  • April 4: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy.
  • May 16: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
  • June 13: Doss High School (tentative), 7601 St. Andrews Church Rd.
  • July 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
  • August 15: Fern Creek Elementary/High School, 8815 Ferndale Rd
  • September 19: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
  • October 17: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
  • November 21: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy

Learn more: Pop-Up Drop-Off


March 21 - Train Show & Sale

Train Show

March 21, 2026
Holy Family Parish Saffin Center
3938 Poplar Level Rd
10:00am - 3:00pm

For more information and Advance Tickets Visit:
Division 8 Train Show & Sale


Highview Arts Center - Quick Quills Play Festival

Quick Quills

Final Weekend!

Each performance will feature 8, 10-minute plays.

One of Highview Arts Center’s favorite traditions returns with the Quick Quills Play Festival! This exciting night of short plays showcases the talent and imagination of local artists, bringing fresh stories to life in a high-energy, collaborative format.

A mix of coming of age, comedy, and drama. 
Shows are rated PG13 for language, sexual content, and gun appearance.

Tickets are on sale now.

Remaining performances at Highview Arts Center Are:
March 20, 21 at 7:30pm
March 22 at 2:30pm  

Tickets are general admission:
$15 Senior/Student: $13    
Link to purchase advanced tickets.     
Tickets if available may also be purchased at the door. 

The Reviews are in!
"Between the eight plays of The Quick Quills Festival, there were plenty of wonderful things to see as well as a few surprises and twists. It’s definitely worth checking out"
Full Reiview - stagedoorlouisville.com

The Highview Arts Center is located at 7406 Fegenbush Lane 

Visit them online at:highviewartscenter.com
Visit them on Facebook at: facebook.com/highviewarts


March 22 - Microchip Clinic

Microchip Clinic March 22

Join us for our 3rd microchip clinic.

Sunday, March 22
3528 Newburg Rd
1:00pm-3:30pm
must be in line by 3:30pm.

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

Please follow signs and volunteers to get you where you need to go.


March 25 - South Central Community Forum

South Central Forum

Join Councilmembers Jeff Hudson, Ginny Mulvey-Wooldridge, Dan Seum, Jr. and Kevin Bratcher for the South Central Regional Forum.

Wednesday, March 26
South Central Reginal Library
7300 Jefferson Blvd
6:00pm-7:45pm

Councilmembers will provide updates on their districts, and representatives from local government and various agencies will be available to answer questions.


April 2 - KYTC I-65/I-265 Interchange Planning Study Meeting

65/265 Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026
South Central Regional Library
7300 Jefferson Blvd
5:00pm-7:00pm

A transportation planning study now underway in Jefferson County will evaluate potential improvements to the Interstate 65/Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) interchange.

This study includes a full analysis of existing conditions and will evaluate improvement concepts to address congestion, improve traffic flow and enhance the safety of the interchange. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to share their feedback, as well as review existing traffic, safety, and environmental information related to the planning study. 

The public meeting will be an open-house event with no formal presentation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Central Regional Library at 7300 Jefferson Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40219. 

An online public survey will also be made available following the public meeting through April 30, 2026: bit.ly/I65I265study.

A second public meeting is expected to be held in the Summer of 2026, and the final report is expected to be published by the end of 2026.

Learn More:  KYTC District 5's website.


April 4 - Highview Park Easter Egg Hunt

Highview Easter 2026

May 16 - Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Trivia Fundraiser

FCHUM Trivia 2026

Sponsors Need! Sponsorship deadline, April 6.
Trivia Sponsorship Form  


FCHUM Volunteer Drivers Needed

FCHUM Drivers

Adoptable Pet of the Week

Theory

This stunning boy has captured the hearts of every volunteer at the shelter with his sweet natured personality.

Theory is a total people dog. He’s the kind of companion who will walk right up to you, place his paws in your lap, and lean in for all the chest rubs you’re willing to give. He’s famous around the shelter for his "check-ins" even when he’s busy sniffing and exploring, he’ll periodically stop just to come back to his human for a quick tail wag and a pat on the head. He’s truly a big, beautiful boy with a heart to match!

Theory has done well with other dogs. He is around 4yrs old. 

No adoption fee thanks to Friends of Metro Animal Services

Visit Animal House
3516 Newburg Rd
Open daily noon–6:00pm

Adoptable pets & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter


April 13 - District Office Hours

Councilman Hudson wants to hear directly from you! Join him during this month’s District Office Hours to share your thoughts on Metro Government, whether it’s a concern, a suggestion, or a question about your neighborhood

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Next Meeting Date:

Monday, April 13

5:00pm-6:00pm (Drop In)

6:00pm-7:00pm (By Appointment)    

Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop

District Office Hours are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Central Government Center. 

Call 574-1123 or email Jeff.Hudson@louisvilleky.gov for more information. 


District 23 Residents Needed for Boards and Commissions

Board or Commission

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.


Crime Maps

 

Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime

LMPD

Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.   

 If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Call 911 for emergencies. 
Call 574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips.