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Councilman Herndon enjoyed himself at the California Community Center's Open House.
A new mural is on the horizon in the Smoketown Neighborhood to honor Sylvester Weaver.
We encourage all residents to help prevent vehicle break-ins by locking their vehicles and removing valuables from plain view. If you must leave valuables in your vehicle for a short period, consider storing them securely in the trunk before arriving at your destination.
Officers continue to patrol neighborhoods and monitor for suspicious or criminal activity. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious behavior by contacting MetroSafe Dispatch at (502) 574-7111 (press 5), or by calling 911 for emergencies requiring an immediate response.
Residents can also sign up to receive crime alerts specific to their area by visiting, Receive Alerts.
Jefferson County residents can now use Text-to-911 to contact emergency services when calling isn't possible.
This new service is especially helpful for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability. It can also be a critical option in situations where speaking out loud could place someone at risk or when an injury or medical condition makes it difficult to make a phone call.
While Text-to-911 provides another way to reach emergency responders, calling remains the fastest and most effective way to get help when possible.
Remember: Call if you can. Text if you can't.
Discover Louisville—one coloring page at a time!
 Councilwoman Josie Raymond has launched “A Kid’s Day in Louisville: How the Metro Council Supports the City,” a new FREE educational coloring book that helps kids explore the places, people, and services that make Louisville a great place to live.
From Louisville Fire and Metro Animal Services to Parks & Recreation, TARC, the Belle of Louisville, the Louisville Zoo and more, kids can have fun while learning how Metro Government serves our community, and how Metro Council helps fund those important services.
CITYWIDE COLORING CONTEST Louisvillians of all ages can join the fun! Color the official contest page and submit your masterpiece by Monday, August 31 for a chance to win prizes.
Award categories include:
- Most Creative Use of Art Supplies
- Rainbow Award
- Best Attention to Detail
- Judge’s Favorite
- Fan Favorite
Deadline: August 31
🔗 Download the coloring book page: https://tinyurl.com/3yv8erzd
🔗 Submit your entry: https://forms.louisvilleky.gov/262114256280854
 At the previous Metro Council meeting, Council members recognized the Fern Creek Girls 8U All-Stars for their remarkable achievement of winning the Babe Ruth World Series in Alabama. Congratulations to these talented young athletes on an outstanding accomplishment and a championship season!
The Louisville Metro Council will meet on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. All Metro Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 601 W. Jefferson Street. Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed about issues affecting our community.
For New business, District 4 has submitted 2 NDF Request for The Coalition for the Homeless ($2,000.00) and Families Conquer All ($1,000.00)
If you are unable to attend Metro Council meetings in person, meetings are also available to watch online via live stream. Please refer to the graphic below.
Cyclosporiasis Cases Continue to Rise Nationwide
Health officials across the country are continuing to investigate a significant increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora.
As of August 11, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had received reports of 13,895 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide and is tracking more than 10,455 additional possible cases. By comparison, only 249 cases had been reported by this point last year. Michigan health officials recently reported the first two deaths linked to the outbreak.
In Kentucky, the Department for Public Health reported 502 confirmed cases and at least 33 hospitalizations as of August 13. Since the outbreak began in early June, Louisville has recorded 59 confirmed cases.
Signs of Improvement
Despite the sharp increase in cases, local health officials say there is encouraging news.
"Reports of new cases have slowed down," said Connie Mendel, director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and chief health strategist. "Whether that's because people aren't consuming lettuce, because contaminated lettuce was recalled quickly, or fewer people have been exposed, we don't really know. We encourage everyone to continue taking steps to prevent getting sick with cyclosporiasis."
What Is Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that affects the stomach and digestive system. People become infected by consuming food or water contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite. In the United States, outbreaks are most commonly linked to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as recreational water sources.
How to Protect Yourself
Health officials recommend the following steps to reduce your risk of infection:
- Do not purchase or consume recalled products.
- Wash or peel fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them, even if they are labeled as prewashed.
- Follow safe food-handling practices.
- Cook produce when appropriate.
- Avoid swallowing untreated water.
"If you develop prolonged or watery diarrhea lasting more than a few days, contact your healthcare provider," Mendel said. "Testing can confirm the infection, and antibiotics are available to treat it. We, along with other public health officials across the state and nation, continue to monitor the outbreak and will share updates as information becomes available."
What Is the Source?
The CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have linked some cases in nine states to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, which has since recalled the product. Investigators are continuing to examine other potential sources connected to the outbreak.
There’s a measles outbreak in Kentucky
 On August 17, 2026, the Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed there's an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky. Nineteen cases have been reported so far in Christian, Jessamine, Own, Todd, Trigg and Washington counties.
The United States is experiencing the highest number of measles cases in decades. Most people who get measles are not vaccinated.
“Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air and can cause serious health problems, especially in young children,” said Dr. Kris Bryant, associate medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) and pediatric infectious disease specialist with Norton Children’s. “It can make a child severely ill and lead to life-threatening complications like seizures, swelling of the brain, pneumonia, and make you more likely to get sick with other infections.”
There is no antiviral treatment for measles, but it is preventable through vaccination. The first of MMR vaccine is usually given to children at ages 12 through 15 months and a second dose at age 4 through 6. Two doses of MMR vaccine are 97% effective at preventing measles.
“With thousands of people expected to attend the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, now is a good time to make sure you and your family are protected against measles,” said Connie Mendel, LMPHW's director and chief health strategist. “Measles spreads easily in crowded indoor and outdoor settings, so anyone who is not vaccinated may be at increased risk of exposure. Check that you and your children are up to date on the MMR vaccine before attending the fair. If you develop a fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a rash after attending the fair or another large event, contact your healthcare provider and avoid public places until you receive medical advice.”
“If your child needs the MMR vaccine, we can help,” Mendel added. “We provide vaccines to people without insurance or a medical home, as well as for children whose insurance or doctor do not cover vaccines. We also accept most insurance plans. There is a $12 administration fee for each vaccine, but no one will be turned away if they are unable to pay. Call 502-574-5380 to schedule an appointment at our immunization’s clinic.”
Celebrate Family, Culture, and Community at Our Latinx Baby Shower
Join us for our Latinx Baby Shower, a special event celebrating and supporting growing families while honoring the rich traditions, culture, and connections of the Latinx community.
Everyone is welcome to attend at 6 p.m. on Sept. 1 at 1407 Dixie Highway for an evening of cultural pride, delicious traditional food, music, dance, and family-friendly fun.
Come celebrate, connect, and enjoy this joyful gathering with friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
Celebrate Welcoming Month 2026
 This September, the Office for Immigrant Affairs invites you to celebrate the people, cultures, and connections that make Louisville a welcoming city.
From WorldFest and Reach Resource Fair to The Big Table, Citizenship Day, La Fiesta at the Zoo, and the Asian Night Market, there are opportunities throughout the month to connect, learn, celebrate, and build community.
Explore the calendar, mark your dates, and join us!
For more information, click here.
Learn, Connect & Speak: Language Café
 Thursdays | September 3 to November 19 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us this fall for Language Café, a free, welcoming opportunity to practice and improve your language skills while meeting new people. Sessions will be held at Bellarmine University, with snacks and drinks provided.
Choose from English, Spanish, French, Swahili, Arabic, or Japanese.
Register today and discover the joy of connecting through language!
Register, here.
Register for the 2026 World of Cultures Parade
 There is still time to register for the 2026 World of Cultures Parade!
Gather your family, friends, and community to proudly represent your country and celebrate your heritage during one of the most inspiring traditions of WorldFest.
Join us in making the 2026 World of Cultures Parade our biggest and most colorful celebration yet!
Register your group, here.
 Louisville Metro Equity in Procurement contracting task force initiative is hosting a Matchmaker Event bringing Louisville Metro organizations and vendor partners together to build relationships, share opportunities, and strengthen our local economy through joint procurement.
Register, here.
Louisville Metro's Small Developer Loan Program (SDLP) is helping transform vacant properties into affordable housing while supporting the growth of emerging local developers.
The program offers partially forgivable loans to qualified developers for the rehabilitation of vacant structures into affordable homes for purchase or rent. Funded projects must serve households earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI).
SDLP is designed to expand access to development capital, improve neighborhood housing conditions, and increase Louisville's supply of quality affordable housing.
The Office of Housing & Community Development will host an in-person informational session to discuss the next round of funding opportunities, program requirements, and the application process.
Informational Session
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Louisville Goodwill Opportunity Center
2820 W. Broadway, Suite 100
Rooms 144 and 145
Louisville, KY 40211
The eligibility application opens Aug. 26. Interested developers must first apply to become an Approved Small Developer before submitting a project for funding consideration.
For more information about eligibility requirements, funding opportunities, and the application process, visit the Small Developer Loan Program webpage here.
Residents are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn about an upcoming environmental assessment and cleanup effort at the property located at 930 Lampton Street in the Smoketown neighborhood.
Environmental experts overseeing the assessment and cleanup will be on hand to explain the process, discuss next steps, and answer questions from community members. Families are welcome, and a children's activity table will be available in the meeting space. Light refreshments will also be provided.
Can't attend? Community members may submit questions or comments to Sara Ellis at sara.ellis@louisvilleky.gov or 502-574-0569. Louisville Metro plans to hold a follow-up meeting to share assessment results with the neighborhood and provide updates on the property's cleanup plan.
Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Time: 6 to 7 p.m.
Location:
Blueprint502 Smoketown Community Center
538 E. Breckinridge St.
Louisville, KY 40203
For more information visit the Louisville Metro Brownfield Program website.
 Want to know when paving, road closures or transportation projects are happening in your area? Louisville Metro Public Works and the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation (LouDOT) are launching a new notification service to help residents stay informed.
Residents can sign up to receive email or text alerts about:
- Paving projects
- LouDOT-managed road closures
- Road and transportation improvement projects
- Snow and weather-related updates
- Public meetings
- Other important transportation information
Signing up is easy.
- Visit www.louisvilleky.gov and navigate to the Public Works homepage.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page, where you’ll find the alert sign-up.
- Enter your address to identify your Metro Council district, then select your district and sign up to receive email or text notifications.
This is a new service, and we’re currently building our subscriber list. Sign up now to be among the first to receive Public Works updates when alerts begin!
Sign up here, Public Works | LouisvilleKY.gov
 Did you know Louisville has an Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens?
If you’re helping an aging parent, caring for a loved one with a disability, or simply aren’t sure where to turn for help, this is an incredible resource that many people don’t know about.
The Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens can connect residents with resources such as:
• Transportation assistance
• Meals and nutrition programs
• Caregiver support
• Home care services
• Home accessibility modifications
• Housing resources
• Medicare and benefits information
• Scam and fraud prevention
• And much more
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t finding help it’s knowing where to start. This office is there to help guide you through the process and connect you with the services that best fit your situation.
Whether you’re planning ahead for yourself or helping a family member navigate life’s challenges, this is a resource worth keeping in your back pocket.
Learn more by visiting the Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-social-services/office-aging-disabled-citizens
or by calling Metro 311 and asking to be connected.
If you know someone who could benefit from these services, please share this post. You never know whose life it might make a little easier.
 We want to hear from you about the Louisville Loop!
Louisville Metro is asking for community feedback, and this is a great opportunity to share what you like, what you’d like to see improved, and what you think the future of the Louisville Loop should look like.
Take the survey here:
https://forms.louisvilleky.gov/262303648607862
There’s a section at the end that asks, “Do you have any additional comments or concerns?” After you complete the survey, feel free to share what you wrote in that section in the comments below.
Your input matters, so please take a few minutes and make your voice heard
 The Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting our annual Cover Crop Giveaway!
We give away free cover crop to Jefferson County residents for use in their garden beds and host workshops to teach them how to use it.
Interested parties can "preorder" seed using our form, but this will only be available until September 4th.
Register at www.tinyurl.com/SWCDCover
 An enslaved couple in Louisville, a daring escape, a jailbreak, and finally a new life in Canada—learn about the incredible lives of Thornton and Lucie Blackburn on September 15 during Underground Railroad Month. Archaeologist and author Karolyn Smardz Frost, who uncovered their story in Toronto, will join us. So will Hannah Drake and Josh Miller from the (Un)Known Project, Lamont Collins from Roots 101, and the Frazier’s Rachel Platt, who traveled to Toronto. For the first time in the United States, we’re sharing some of the couple’s artifacts in our exhibit and this program, Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns’ Journey.
Frazier250: Louisville to Liberty: The Blackburns' Journey
Tuesday, September 15
Frazier Kentucky History Museum
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Access to Exhibit: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Program: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Admission: $16 (free to members; RSVP required)
Bring the whole family to the Frazier Kentucky History Museum for America250 Family Day, a special celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Visitors can explore four special exhibitions highlighting the nation's history and the contributions of Kentuckians: Pursuit of Happiness, Louisville to Liberty, I Too Am a Kentuckian, and Revolutionary Threads. Throughout the day, families can enjoy hands-on crafts and educational activities, museum-wide scavenger hunts, guided tours, live theater performances, and opportunities to get an up-close look at artifacts from the museum's collection.
The event will also feature Early America Through Music, a live performance that brings the nation's early history to life. Admission includes access to all three floors of the museum's exhibits and activities.
America250 Family Day
Saturday, Sept. 12
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location:
Frazier Kentucky History Museum
Admission:
Included with regular museum admission
Come celebrate history, discover Kentucky's role in America's story, and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun.
Angel Walk is a Louisville community event hosted by First Hour Grief Recovery, bringing families, friends, and loved ones together to honor and remember babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
This year's walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Waterfront Park's Brown-Forman Amphitheater, with activities beginning at 9 a.m.
For families navigating the grief of pregnancy or infant loss, knowing they are not alone can make a profound difference. Angel Walk provides a supportive space for remembrance, healing, and connection, while also raising awareness of the resources available through First Hour Grief Recovery.
Community members are invited to attend, walk in remembrance, and help support families throughout Louisville who have experienced this difficult loss.
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Help make District 4 a cleaner, greener place by participating in the Fall Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 24. Whether you're volunteering as an individual, family, neighborhood group, school, business, nonprofit organization, or community association!
This year, we'd especially love to see participation from all 12 neighborhoods in District 4 and as many nonprofit organizations as possible. By working together across Louisville, we can strengthen neighborhood pride, beautify public spaces, and make an even greater impact in our community.
Participants will receive free cleanup supplies, and collected bags will be picked up after the cleanup, making it easy to give back to your neighborhood.
Register your cleanup group today:
https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/m1jroy1305une0d/
Let's work together to keep Louisville beautiful this fall. We hope to see representatives from all 12 neighborhoods and nonprofits in District 4!
 The Louisville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be hosting a Parent EmPOWERment Forum!
This is an opportunity to gain knowledge, tools, resources and connections to help you advocate for your child.
Saturday, August 29
10 AM–2 PM
Dr. William H. Perry Elementary School
FREE to attend | Registration required
Register today: dstlouisville.org/empowerment
Explore the Science Center after hours, completely kid-free (21+), and discover the fascinating chemistry behind your favorite beers. From brewery samples and demos that fizz, foam, and pop to a Silent Disco and interactive games, this adults-only experience is your chance to play, explore, and tinker with no little ones in sight.
Your ticket:
- Tastings from a variety of breweries, plus a souvenir mini beer mug to take home
- Full access to the Science Center, completely kid-free for the night
- Live science demos packed with fizz, foam, pops, and excitement
- Silent Disco
- Interactive games and experiences, including giant multi-story beer pong
- No kids.
- Support a local nonprofit while having a blast
Science has never tasted so good. Grab your friends and make it a night to remember!
Tickets include various beer samples from (but not limited to): West Sixth, TEN20, and Hop Atomica!
Get your tickets at exBEERiment - Kentucky Science Center
Movies & Showtimes
 Have you visited the KY Science Center for a movie?
If not, you are mising out!
Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema, don’t just watch a movie, experience it on the 4-story screen!
Documentary movies: $5/Member and $7/Non-Member
Hollywood movies: $10/Member and $12/Non-Member
With seating for up to 195 guests in the Discovery Theater, the space supports daily educational film programming and regularly transforms to host live science demonstrations, guest speakers, community events, musical performances, corporate presentations, film premieres, and immersive learning experiences. Its flexibility allows it to serve diverse audiences while advancing the Science Center’s mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Learn more, here.
 This program is designed for outdoor lovers and hikers who have little to no prior experience camping overnight in the wilderness and would like to learn more backpacking skills.The program involves two sessions. This first session will focus on Gear Use/Fitting/Packing, Planning a Backpacking Trip, and Preparing the group for next week's outing. Attending this first session is required to attend the second session campout. Come join the adventure and learn something new! Program meets at Quest Outdoors
Ages: 12 and up. A parent/legal guardian must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
Pre-Registration required. Register online or by calling 502-368-5404
1st Session Registration
https://tinyurl.com/73djxdbb
2nd Session Registration
https://tinyurl.com/73djxdbb
 Repair Affair helps qualifying homeowners with FREE home repairs designed to make their homes safer and help them continue living independently.
You must:
• Own and live in your home
• Be 60 years of age or older OR have a verified disability
• Meet the program’s household income guidelines
WHAT TYPES OF REPAIRS CAN THEY HELP WITH?
Depending on the needs of the home and available resources, assistance may include accessibility improvements, grab bars and handrails, unsafe steps or flooring, doors and locks, minor plumbing or electrical repairs, roof and gutter repairs, weatherization and other safety-related repairs.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Contact New Directions Housing Corporation and ask about the Repair Affair program and application.
New Directions Housing Corporation
1617 Maple Street
Louisville, KY 40210
Phone: 502-589-2272 or 502-371-4906
You can also find information and the application online:
https://ndhc.org/apply-for-repair-affair/
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee that every requested repair can be completed. The work depends on available funding, resources, volunteers and the type of repair needed. I know we have seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout Louisville who have lived in their homes for many years and simply need a little help keeping those homes safe. A loose handrail, unsafe steps, an accessibility issue or a repair someone can no longer physically or financially manage can become a much bigger problem. If this doesn’t apply to you, it may apply to your parent, grandparent, neighbor or friend. Please share this information and help us get it into the hands of someone who may need it.
 Every spring and fall night, millions of birds migrate over Louisville. Artificial light at night can attract or disorient birds, resulting in injuries and fatalities for billions of birds every year—as many as 5 billion every year in the U.S. alone.
Through its statewide Lights Out Louisville initiative, the Louisville Audubon Society and its partners—including Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Parks, and LFPL —are working to change this.
Residents and businesses are urged to reduce their artificial lights from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. during fall migration, which runs through October.
Please check out the Lights Out Louisville website for more information.
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