Thursday, January 31, 2013
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The 2013 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships will be held this weekend (Saturday, February 2 – Sunday, February 3) at Eva Bandman Park, located at 1701 River Road. For more information about the event schedule please visit www.louisville2013.com/site/the-venue.
Click here to read the Op-Ed story from the Courier-Journal on January 26, 2013, from Karl Schmitt with the Sports Commission.
The following roads will be closed to traffic as noted:
River Road between Frankfort Avenue and Edith Road from January 28, 2013 - February 5, 2013 by the Louisville Sports Commission to accommodate the 2013 UCI Masters Cyclo-Cross World Championships. Detour signs are posted. Local businesses will have access during closure.
Monday, February 4 – Monday, February 18: The following road will be closed to traffic as noted: 2400 Top Hill Road from February 4, 2013 - February 18, 2013 by the Louisville Water Company while repairing service.
Saturday, February 9, 2013: The following streets will be closed for the Snowman Shuffle Run/Walk event from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
- All of the Scenic Loop and nearly all of Cherokee Park
- Ledge from Lexington to Scenic Loop
- Scenic Loop from Ledge to Alexander
- Scenic Loop to Eastern Parkway, Barney Avenue and Dingle Road
- Barret Hill Road from Scenic Loop to Sulgrave
- Beargrass Road from Seneca Park Road to Alta Vista Road
- Beargrass Road to Park Boundary Road
- Scenic Loop at Maple Road
- Scenic Loop from Barret Hill Road to Beals Branch Road
- Beals Branch Road from Scenic Loop to Fehr
- Scenic Loop from Beals Branch Road to Cochran Hill Road
- Cochran Hill Road from Scenic Loop to Lexington
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My office has partnered again with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition to provide FREE tax preparation services for the 2012 tax year. CALL TODAY to sign up for a FREE tax preparation appointment! You are eligible if you earned $50,000 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) or less in 2012 or if you quality for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). FREE tax preparation will be offered on the following Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries, located at 150 S State Street – February 8th, 22nd and March 8th and 22nd. Call our office today at 574-1109 to make your appointment!
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Information provided by Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, 444 S. 5th Street – Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4313, (502)574-6230
Case Number: 18243
You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for variances of the Land Development Code to allow a garage to encroach into the required side and rear yards.
Subject Property: 503 Eline Ave 40207 (Residential)
Case Manager: Latondra Yates
This case will be presented to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Date: Monday, February 04, 2013
Time: Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM and continue until all cases are heard.
Place: 514 W. Liberty Street
For detailed case information please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/. Click on “Case Information – eCustomer Services” link. Then under the “Planning and Design” tab click on “By Project No”. Enter the project no and click “search”. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design at 574-6230.
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From the Department of Codes & Regulations
Attached below please find an Addition to License memo and Courier Journal Public Notice announcement for a Retail Liquor Package to existing Retail Beer License being applied for, located at 2368 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY. 40206. The ad ran in the Courier Journal Wednesday, January 23, 2013.
To sign up for future notifications please click here. Look under “Council District 9” and click on Alcoholic Beverage License Notification.
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Cunningham Restaurant Group signs letter of intent for Azalea property in East Louisville
By Steve Coomes | Published: January 25, 2013
Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group has signed a letter of intent to develop a restaurant on the much-coveted – and sorely neglected – site of the original Bauer’s 1870 Tavern at 3608 Brownsboro Road. Led by Mike Cunningham, CRG has five high-end casual concepts and 10 total restaurants scattered throughout Indiana and Ohio. Click here to read full article from Insider Louisville.
Photo provided by Broken Sidewalk
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On Thursday, January 24th, the Louisville Metro Council gave final approval to its official 2013 Calendar. The official calendar is a month by month listing of Metro Council meetings including regular meetings, committee meetings, holidays and special event scheduling for the coming year. Click here to view 2013 calendar.
If you plan to attend a Metro Council meeting:
- Meeting times are subject to change. Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair of each Committee. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be acted upon by a committee.
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To review all agendas of the committees of the Louisville Metro Council, go to the Metro Council Clerk’s web page at: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/Clerk/
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All meetings are aired live on Metro TV Insight cable Channel 25. Meetings are also streamlined on the Metro Council’s website. Go to: www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocouncil and click on the “Watch Meetings Online” icon.
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Botanica is starting a fundraising project for the Founder’s Garden project at the Heigold Facade, at the intersection of Frankfort Avenue and River Road, or “The Doorway to The Avenue.” This is next to the site of the future Waterfront Botanical Gardens. This project will give Botanica a chance to start showcasing their horticultural skills and demonstrate the transforming beauty of gardens. It will exemplify the splendor the future botanical garden will bring, helping to inspire our community as they work to make the larger gardens a reality. Below is information on how you can donate, and more information can be found on Botanica’s website. Please help Botanica move this project forward by telling your friends, neighbors, businesses, and organizations about the project. Together, we can make the entrance to north Frankfort Avenue spectacular!
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Olmsted Parks Conservancy is looking for friendly, outgoing individuals, 18 years and older, to become Park Stewards for the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks. They have a variety of opportunities and all Park Stewards are trained in their area of interest. Contact Sarah at sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org or 502-456-1623 for more information and to apply to become a Park Steward today! www.olmstedparks.org
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Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at www.district9news.wordpress.com
If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge.
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Friday, February 1: Carmichael's, 2720 Frankfort Avenue, will host Kentucky writer Alison Atlee at 7:00 pm to celebrate the release of her debut novel The Typewriter Girl about a young woman in turn-of-the-century England who finds love and independence at a seashore resort. Learn more by calling 896-6950 or visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/novelist-alison-atlee-coming-carmichaels-february.
Saturday, February 2: Shop and Share to benefit The Center for Women and Families - Kroger Stores across Kentucky will be collecting donated goods to benefit the state's 15 domestic violence shelters. Shop & Share is a joint initiative of the First Lady's Office, Kroger, The Kentucky Commission of Women, the Federation of Women's Clubs, and the Girl Scout Clubs of Kentucky, to collect needed goods and funds for the 15 domestic violence shelters across the Commonwealth. Mrs. Beshear began this annual drive in 2008 to provide domestic violence shelter with needed goods, such as canned goods, toilet paper and soap at Kroger stores across the state. The goods benefit Kentucky Domestic Violence Association (KDVA) shelters. For more information visit The Center's Website OR Facebook Page or email shopsharelouisville@gmail.com
Saturday, February 2: The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) will present Unlocking Hidden Braille Music from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church United Methodist Church, 4614 Brownsboro Road. This special performance by members of the American Guild of Organists' Louisville Kentucky Chapter, will premier a number of original works from the collection, Recueil de Morceaux D'Orgue, to be heard for, possibly, the first time outside nineteenth century Paris. The program will also include a presentation about Louis Braille and his career as an organist in addition to his educational contributions. The program is best for adults and children 12 and up. Please call (502) 899-2213 or send an email to kcarpenter@aph.org by February 1 to make reservations.
Saturday, February 2: University of Louisville Women’s Basketball team versus Georgetown, KFC Yum! Center, 2:00 p.m. Season tickets are available and range from $25 to $80 per ticket or may be purchased at game time for $5.00 each. Learn more.
Saturday, February 2: Beautify Bingham Park event, 160 Coral Avenue. No Mosquitoes. No Poison Ivy. It’s the best time to work in the park. Neighbors please join in or February’s volunteer event in Bingham Park, Feb 2nd, 10:00am - Noon. Gloves and tools will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own. Dress for weather and working outdoors. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. For additional information visit their Facebook page ‘Bingham Park’ or email Tabi Brown: tabilytle@hotmail.com
Saturday, February 2 - Sunday, February 3: The 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships are held at Eva Bandman Park, 1701 River Road. For more information about the event schedule please visit www.louisville2013.com/site/the-venue. Volunteers are Needed! One of the best ways to see the races is to volunteer and you can sign up right now! Volunteers are still needed in many areas, so tell your friends and family to get involved to support cycling in Louisville!
Wednesday, February 6: AARP FREE Tax Preparation at Clifton Christian Church, located at 131 Vernon Avenue on Wednesdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m. through April 10th. This service is geared towards low-income families and senior citizens. For more information call 896-0302.
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