District 14 eNews Update | August 9, 2013

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Councilwoman

Cindi Fowler

cindi.fowler@louisvilleky.gov

 

Michael Bowman

Legislative Assistant

michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov 

 

 

Office Locations

City Hall

601 West Jefferson Street

Louisville, Kentucky 40202

(502) 574-1114

 

Southwest Government Center

7219 Dixie Highway

Louisville, Kentucky 40258

(502) 574-7988

 

www.louisvilleky.gov/district14


TONIGHT! Last chance to cool off before going back to school!

Swim Bash

Join your neighbors at Sun Valley Community Center THIS FRIDAY, August 9th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the Summer Swim Bash.

This is a great opportunity for parents to bring their children for a night of swimming before going back to school. There will me music, food, and drinks available.

Come and enjoy the pool at Sun Valley one more time with your family.

Parents are required to be present. No unattended children allowed.


Pirates of Penzance at Iroquois Amphitheater

Pirates

Iroquois Amphitheater Presents

Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance

The classic operetta opens August 8 for a six-show run

 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2013) – Iroquois Amphitheater is proud to present Gilbert & Sullivan’s comedic operetta The Pirates of Penzance August 8–18. The story of young love, a band of pirates, giggling maidens and their Major-General father make up the charming plot of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular work.  

The Pirates of Penzance cast is comprised of some of Louisville’s most versatile actors, singers and musicians and patrons may recognize familiar faces from last season’s H.M.S. Pinafore. This production is directed by the co-founder of Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble, Gregory Maupin, with local musician Scott Anthony as Music Director and Robert McFarland as choreographer. Lead roles are filled by Tony Pursley as Frederic and Abigail Maupin as Mabel. John Youngblood, a Kentucky Opera chorus regular, takes the stage as the “very modern” Major-General.

“After the fun and success of last year’s H.M.S. Pinafore, we knew we wanted to bring Greg back and another hit from the amphitheater’s early days made perfect sense,” said amphitheater manager, Mike Slaton. “Since we’re celebrating 75 years this year, we’ve got some fun ways to turn back the clock and take the audience back to a vaudeville music hall.”

“Iroquois Amphitheater Presents” launched in the 2012 season as a way to offer high-quality local productions and talent to the neighborhood and community. Since 2012, this series has presented 10 free or low-cost entertainment events for the Louisville community.  

“Louisville Metro Parks is very proud to oversee the management of this theater, and we encourage everyone to enjoy all the programs and events this community treasure has to offer during its 75th anniversary season,” said Parks Director Mike Heitz.

Show dates and times for Iroquois Amphitheater Presents The Pirates of Penzance: 

August 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18… all performances at 8:00 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Ticket information

Ticket prices are $15 per person, with a service fee for all phone and internet purchases. Discount tickets are available for students and seniors.

 

To purchase tickets, theatergoers can go online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the Iroquois Amphitheater website, www.iroquoisamphitheater.com, or call Ticketfly toll free at 1-877-435-9849 The call center is open Mondays through Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Iroquois Amphitheater guests also have the option of purchasing tickets on site at the Iroquois Amphitheater office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


FOWLER FORUM - August 20th

Fowler Forum

District 14 Community Meeting Set for Tuesday, August 20th!

Councilwoman Fowler has made accessibility to her constituents a priority and wants to maintain this commitment by continuing the successful Fowler Forum. 

This Forum is an opportunity for you to learn more about your local government and voice your concerns.

Representatives from LMPD, MSD, IPL, and Congressman John Yarmuth's office will have staff on hand to answer questions and concerns.

WHERE: Conrad Bachmann Auditorium

Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway

WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 2013; 6:30 p.m.

For more information, Call the District 14 office at 574-1114.


Kentucky State Fair - August 15th - 25th

State Fair 2013

To Purchase Thrillway Wristbands:

Thrill seekers at the Kentucky State Fair can now purchase Thrillway wristbands that allow for unlimited rides every day of the Fair. This is the first year wristbands are available on weekends. Prices range from $15-$25, depending on the day with no age restrictions. Also new this year, Thrillway Express Passes will provide fairgoers with front of the line access. The pass will be sold at the Thrillway ticket booths on a limited first-come, first-serve basis each day and is good for the day the pass is purchased. Thrillway Express Passes will be available for $15 plus the cost of the wristband or ticket package purchased. 

Military Monday - Monday, August 19th

In honor of the United States Military, the Kentucky State Fair celebrates patrons who serve or have served our country.  Military Monday on August 19 offers all active duty and veteran military and their family members half off admission and $12 wristbands. Valid military ID is required.

Senior Day & Early Bird Special - Tuesday, August 20th

Two special discount days at the Fair offer lower admission prices to patrons. Seniors 55 and up will be admitted for $1 on Humana Senior Discount Day, Tuesday, August 20. The discount ends at 6 p.m. Fairgoers that arrive by noon pay only $6 admission on Wednesday, August 21. No coupon is necessary for either discount.  


SWCM Back to School Program

Each year, Southwest Community Ministries helps low-income families that live in the 40258, 40272, or the Jefferson County portion of 40177 zip codes through the Back to School Program. Each child receives a backpack and needed school supplies. SWCM is accepting new backpacks and monetary donations at its new location, 8504 Terry Road. All donations are tax deductible. Please mark BTS on your envelope or check so that the funds will be designated for this program. Thank you for your support in helping children start the school year off with the items they need to help them learn and succeed. For more information, please contact Karen Minton at 502-935-0310.   


Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble

The 9th annual RBA Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble will be held at Iroquois Golf Course on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Our goal is to have 30 teams participate in this year’s event. Proceeds from the Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble will be used to pay the annual street lighting costs in Riverport which helps keep our employees safe and our facilities secure!

Please register your players/teams today! All you have to do is reply to this email with the names of each player. Player names, teams and payment status will appear on our website www.myriverport.com with other important details. From the website, please use a major credit card to pay. The cost for participation is as follows:

·       $80.00- Single golfer

·       $200.00- Hole sponsorship (includes one golfer, t-box sign and                               company name in our program)

·       $320.00- Foursome without sponsorship

·       $440.00- Foursome with sponsorship


Share Your Idea For The Future With "Vision Louisville"

Vision Louisville

What if the Ohio River was lined with sandy beaches, from Valley Station to Prospect?

What if you could get to Cincinnati, Indianapolis or Lexington in 45 minutes without ever getting in a car?

What if every child in Louisville could walk or bike to school safely?

These are some of the ideas beginning to surface in the Vision Louisville project as Mayor Greg Fischer seeks in input for how the city should look, feel and flow over the next 25 years.

Vision Louisville is a community project to guide the future of Louisville and shape the built environment -- and the mayor is seeking input in numerous ways, from physical community meetings to virtual Twitter sessions.

“Louisville is constantly growing and changing,” Mayor Fischer said about the project. “Over the next 25 years we will see significant change, and we want input from the community on what those changes should be and how our city should look, feel and flow.”

Vision Louisville is seeking public input in seven categories: economy, energy, connectivity, creativity, health, living and identity. A committee of citizens has been formed around each category to seek community ideas.

You can submit your idea at www.visionlouisville.com or through social media:

Twitter: @visionlville (use the hashtag #visionlou)

Facebook: VisionLouisville

Ideas can also be submitted via text message to (502) 603-6060


Free spay and neuter for alley cats!

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 as yowling, fighting, and spraying stop.

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


Donate Old Fixtures, Furniture, and More!

If you're remodeling, why not donate your old fixtures, furniture, and more to help benefit Habitat for Humanity?

ReStore

SavetheDate

Summer Swim Bash

WHEN: Friday, August 9th; 6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center

6505 Bethany Lane


Back to School Bash

WHEN: Saturday, August 10th; 11am-5pm

WHERE: Meadowlawn Baptist Church

12103 E. Orell Road


Fowler Forum

WHEN: Tuesday, August 20th; 6:30pm

WHERE: Conrad Bachmann Auditorium at Valley High School

10200 Dixie Highway


Kentucky State Fair

WHEN: August 15th - 25th

WHERE: Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center


Light-up Riverport Golf Scramble

WHEN: Saturday, September 21st

WHERE: Iroquois Golf Course

1501 Rundill Road


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Big Brothers Big Sisters - Humana “Legacy Program” wants YOU!

Big Brother and Big Sister

With support from the  Humana Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a new across-generations mentoring program that will benefit local children while improving the overall wellbeing of adults 55 and over who participate. The goal is to match an additional 50 senior Bigs with children ages 7-16 by year’s end.  You don’t need special skills to be a Big – just the willingness to listen, offer encouragement and share what you’ve learned about life. Littles are typically come from families headed by a single parent who simply wants the best for their child, but does not have the time they would like to spend with the child.  These children just need a BIG friend!

“You forget you’re in a ‘program’ cause you’re having fun,” said Big Steve in a TV-aired interview.

Volunteering a few hours a month toward your year-long relationship can provide something amazing for a child. You also receive monthly support from a “Match” Counselor as you report on your progress.

There are two ways to meet with your Little –

·         On-site at a school or community center

·         Community wide, diverse outings from home.

Activities you can do as Bigs and Littles include trips to the library,  enjoying one of our local parks, playing card games or doing craft projects.  Big Brothers Big Sisters offers monthly free events for all matches. So, have some fun, learn a few things and make a valuable difference in developing the next generation! Volunteering a few hours a month can start something amazing for a child.

Make a difference in our community of children and your life! Visit www.bbbsky.org or contact Sandy Bowen 587-0494 ext 164 or sandy.bowen@bbbsky.org


Does your organization or group have an event that you'd like to advertise to the public?

We can help! This section of the eNewsletter will feature information for you. We are committed to helping our community and building a better place to live, work, and play. 

Email michael.bowman@louisvilleky.gov with information and details about your event, or if you have any questions or concerns.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Any event sumbitted for this section must be open to the general public to be eligible for inclusion in the newsletter. 


Back to School Bash

To Whom It May Concern:

Meadowlawn Baptist Church will be hosting our first annual Back to School Bash August 10, 2013 from 11am-5pm.  In celebration of furthering the children’s educational experience and with your help, we would like to be a resource for them.  Many children in Southwest Louisville struggle with obtaining school supplies and we are requesting your help by being a solution to this problem.  We have planned a fun filled day of games, music, food, a fire truck tour, and with your help, the largest school supply give away the city has seen. 

As our administration begins to make plans for our Back to School Bash, we are requesting contributions from area businesses.  Any donation your business could generously contribute would be greatly appreciated. We will be more than happy to issue you the necessary paperwork for tax purposes upon request. 

We are asking that any and all donations be made by August 1st. To make it even more convenient, we are willing to make pick-ups each Saturday for entire month of July. 

We look forward to hearing back from you and appreciate any and all assistance as we together spread the love and share the joy of giving back to the community.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (502) 609-0455.

Sincerely,

William A Hodge Sr.-Pastor 

Sabrina Farris

Meadowlawn Baptist Church

12103 E. Orell Road

Louisville, KY 40272


Iroquois Amphitheater Schedule

Iroquois Amphitheater

Summer Schedule

Check out the Summer 2013 event schedule at the Iroquois Amphitheater, celebrating 75 years in our community. Click HERE!

 


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