   You likely saw in the news that our area has lost a child in a tragic shooting. We mourn with his family, classmates, friends, and all those who cared for him. Our office is working with the Office of Violence Prevention and LMPD. If you or a family member or neighbor could use a gun lock, let me know and I will get one to you. We reprint Cristian's obituary here:
Cristian Oliva Calderón, 11, passed away on September 22, 2026.
Born on November 14, 2014, Cristian was a loving son, brother, cousin, and friend. He brought joy to those around him and especially loved spending time with his family. Cristian enjoyed playing soccer and football, being outside with his siblings, and playing video games with his brother.
He will be remembered for his loving heart, his beautiful spirit, and the many special moments he shared with those he loved. Cristian's memory will live on forever in the hearts of his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents, Luis Alberto Oliva Valencia and Maria Calderón; siblings Perla Calderón , Noemí Calderón, Alex Oliva Calderón, and Emanuel Calderón; and Ingrid Villegas, along with his extended family and many loved ones.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 2–8 p.m. at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 2040 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, KY 40218, on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
Cristian Oliva Calderón, de 11 años, falleció el 22 de septiembre de 2026.
Cristian nació el 14 de noviembre de 2014. Fue un hijo, hermano, primo y amigo muy querido, y llevó mucha alegría a la vida de quienes tuvieron la dicha de conocerlo. Disfrutaba mucho pasar tiempo con su familia, jugar fútbol y fútbol americano, salir a jugar con sus hermanos y compartir momentos jugando videojuegos con su hermano.
Cristian será recordado por su gran corazón, su hermoso espíritu y por todos los momentos especiales que compartió con las personas que amaba. Aunque su vida fue demasiado corta, el amor y los recuerdos que dejó permanecerán para siempre en el corazón de su familia y amigos.
Le sobreviven sus padres, Luis Alberto Oliva Valencia y Maria Calderón; sus hermanos, Perla Calderón, Noemí Calderón, Alex Oliva Calderón y Emanuel Calderón; e Ingrid Villegas, además de sus demás familiares y muchos seres queridos.
El velorio se llevará a cabo el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026, de 2:00 a 8:00 p. m., en Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218.
La Misa de Exequias se celebrará el jueves 1 de octubre de 2026, a las 11:00 a. m., en St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 2040 Buechel Bank Road, Louisville, KY 40218. Después de la misa, Cristian será sepultado en Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205.
Last week, I stopped by Caridad Cake on Hikes Ln and Shepherdsville Rd for a meeting with Amos from Louisville Metro Office for Immigrant Affairs. Who doesn't enjoy a morning meeting with cake for breakfast?! Many thanks to the lovely entrepreneur behind it, Udis.
Did you know that our District 10 neighbor Wayne Madison and his wife, Brenda, own the historic Dairy Del on Shelby Street? (In the photo with Wayne is longtime employee Peaches, internet celebrity from Dairy Del's social media.)
Wayne and Brenda have owned Dairy Del for close to 15 years and brought it back to its former glory. They both come from the restaurant industry and are committed to second-chance hiring and giving back to the community. When they're not slinging soft serve, they live next to beloved Joe Creason Park.
Zoning alert.
Please be aware of an upcoming Nuisance & Abatement / Codes & Regulations hearing for the Budgetel, located at 3304 Bardstown Rd. The hearing will take place on Friday, October 23, at 8:30 AM at 514 W. Liberty Street.
New D10 neighbor alert! We are excited to welcome a nearly two-year-old female maned wolf to the Louisville Zoo.
Ayla (pronounced EYE la) comes from the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and will celebrate her second birthday on Dec. 28. Her name is Turkish for “halo of light around the moon.”
Make sure to stop by and welcome her to the district during your next trip to The Zoo.
 Tickets are on sale now for Boo at the Zoo! The 45th year of this event runs from October 1 - 30. Click here to get your tickets.
This free event on October 17 at 11:00 AM hosted by the Guiding Light Islamic Center is a great way to learn more about Islam and connect with our Islamic neighbors in the community. To register and learn more information, click here.
Power Racing Series: 5th annual Falls City Face-Off is coming to The Slab @ Joe Creason on October 24. Come out and watch some go kart racing by homemade, electric go karts! Interested in participating or watching? Lean more information here.
The holiday season will be here before you know it! Help our neighbors out at Fern Creek Highview United Ministries this year if you are able to.
LHOME's Home Repair Access Loan helps low- and moderate-income owner-occupants pay for essential repairs like roofs, gutters, and HVAC systems. There are no application, credit check, or origination fees, and radon testing is included at no cost.
Homeowners can apply online at this link. For questions or referrals, contact Kevin Ratliff (kratliff@lhomeky.org, 502.657.1297) or Marisa Tribble (mtribble@lhomeky.org, 502.657.5943).
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, Solid Waste Management Services, and the Waste Management District will be hosting a Waste Tire Collection Event in Louisville on October 1-3 from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Any Kentucky resident or business may participate, with the exception of tire retailers, scrap/salvage yards, and recycling facilities.
Angel Walk is a Louisville community event hosted by First Hour Grief Recovery, bringing families and loved ones together to honor and remember babies who have passed due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. This year’s walk will be held on Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM, at Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Amphitheater. You can register here.
Time to get out and give our city a nice Fall cleaning! As always, FREE clean up supplies and post-cleanup bag collection are provided and all are welcome to participate in Brightside's Community Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 24. Sign your group up here, and stay tuned for D10 specific locations.
Join children’s author and illustrator Alex Willan at the South Central Regional Library on October 25 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM for his newest installment in The Worst! series. Register here.
The Office of Violence Prevention is hosting their Violence Reduction Summit November 6, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM am at the Goodwill West Louisville Opportunity Center. For more information, click here. To register for free, click here.
The Louisville Metro Office of Planning recently announced the launch of a comprehensive update to modernize the Land Development Code (LDC). The LDC is the set of regulations designed to ensure future growth and development in Jefferson County and is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of Plan 2040.
Residents can learn more about the project, sign up for project updates, and see future engagement opportunities by visiting the LDC Project website.
Calling all youths and artists, Brightside is looking for positive messaging that promotes community pride and discourages littering. The winning design will be mass-printed on yard signs and be freely distributed to all who want one as part of next year's community-wide cleanups. Use the QR code to submit your creation by November 20.
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 October 4: Metro Animal Services Trunk or Treat
October 17: Open Mosque Day, 11:00 AM, Guiding Light Islamic Center
October 17: Southeast YMCA Trunk or Treat, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
October 24: Power Racing, The Slab @ Joe Creason Park
October 31: Halloween
November 22: D10 HORSE Tournament, Camp Taylor Park Basketball Court
November 26: Thanksgiving
 Stay up to date on everything D10 and around the city.
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