The next Metro Council Free Movie night is Saturday, July 13th at 8:30 P.M. and the movie is "Skyfall"! 

Enjoy additional FREE movies and other events this summer at Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road in Iroquois Park. For more information on all scheduled events call 368-5865 or visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com.

Public Health and Wellness Offers Free Classes to Help Smokers Quit

Classes Offer Free Nicotine Patches and Gum with Group Support

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and its community partners offer free classes July 11, 2013 - Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital Assembly Room, 1850 Bluegrass Ave., 40215 to help people stop smoking using the Cooper/Clayton method.  The Cooper/Clayton method to stop smoking is a 13-week program that includes weekly support group meetings combined with the use of nicotine replacement products such as patches and gum.  Participants receive free weekly supplies of nicotine replacement products.

All classes, educational materials and nicotine replacement products provided are free. Advance registration for the program is required.  To register phone 574 – STOP (574-7867)

RAMP FROM I-64 EASTBOUND TO I-65 SOUTHBOUND TO CLOSE JULY 8

The interstate ramp from I-64 East to I-65 South will close in two weeks and remain closed for up to 1,000 days.  This is the only ramp closure for 2013 in connection with the new Downtown Crossing.

The closure, scheduled for the night of July 8, is necessary to help maintain the flow of traffic on I-64, I-65 and I-71 as crews work to rebuild the Kennedy Interchange.   This ramp is the least used by drivers in the interchange, but keeping it open would add to traffic congestion and lengthen construction time for the project.

Signs will go up this week, alerting drivers of the impending closure.  The suggested detour for through traffic is I-264 West (Shawnee Expressway).  Drivers seeking local access are advised to plan ahead and decide which surface streets will work best to reach their destinations.  Signage will advise drivers heading to downtown hospitals to use the 9th Street exit to Chestnut Street.

Feeding Stray Cats in these zip codes? 40208, 40214, 40215, 40258, 40272

FREE Spay and Neuter Available

Do you know someone who lives in the 40208, 40214, 40215, 40258, or 40272 zip code who feeds and cares for stray, and unowned cats?  We can help the caretaker humanely trap the cats.  We’ll spay or neuter the cats and return them … at NO COST to you! Cats are trapped, vaccinated, neutered and ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered cat).

There are no more kittens.  Their numbers gradually go down.  And annoying behaviors such yowling, fighting and the spraying stops!

Call Alley Cat Advocates at 502-634-8777 to make an appointment today!

JUNK PICK UP DATES UPCOMING!

Junk collection set-out dates are coming up on a select weekend in the next several months. For your specific junk set-out weekend please visit http://mapit.louisvilleky.gov/ and enter your address. For collection guidelines please visit www.louisvilleky.gov/solidwaste.    

Call Before You Dig!!! 

Each digging project should prompt a call to 811 to prevent damage to underground lines, injuries, and disruption of service. Residents can have their lines marked by calling 811 at least two business days before performing any excavation work. Excavation includes...

• Installing a mailbox

• Installing a fence

• Planting trees or shrubbery

• Building a patio or deck

• Excavating a garden

• Installing a pool

• Any other work that requires digging

After calling 811, members from all affected utility companies in the area — including LG&E will mark the location of the lines.

Dial 811, or call LGE at 502-589-1444 if you suspect damage to your utility lines.

Metro Animal Services is offering "Animal Adventure Summer Camp"!  

July 16th- 18th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

August 5th - 7th from 12 - 3 p.m.

All at the Animal House Adoption Center 3516 Newburg Road

The three day camp will cover everything your children need and want to know about safety with animals, animal occupations, being a responsible pet owner and how to care for a pet. Plus your kids will participate in fun activities and crafts.For more information please email us at animals@louisvilleky.gov  or call us at 502-473-PETS (7387)!