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Flood Debris Can Be Dropped Off at City Waste Center
Citizens who have damaged household items from the record rainfall last weekend can take them to the city’s Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave. There is no charge for citizens of Louisville/Jefferson County. Residents will need to provide two forms of ID—drivers license and utility bill— to verify they live in Jefferson County. The flood debris drop-off runs through Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Hours for free drop off are: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Waste Reduction Center is normally closed Mon. and Tues. but will be opened for citizen flood debris drop-off only. Business or commercial vehicles will have to pay the normal fees for dumping flood debris or other materials during this period.
If citizens hire an individual or business to remove flood debris, they will need to accompany them to the drop-off or provide the hauler with their two forms of identification to present at the facility.
For information, call MetroCall 311 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov.
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Mayor's Hike & Outdoor Adventure - Jefferson Memorial Forest October 19th
Come on out to Jefferson Memorial Forest, Saturday, Oct.19th, for this fabulous Mayor's Healthy Hometown event from 10AM-2PM. District 13 will have a local government info booth. Lots of fun and events for all ages.
Pumpkin Decorating • Guided Hikes • Nature Fun • Archery • Canoe/Kayak Demos • Alpine Tower Climbs • Hayrikes • 5K Race • Come hungry - lots of great food & refreshments.
CHECK OUT LOTS OF GREAT UPCOMING EVENTS AT JMF
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Southwest Fest Saturday at Sun Valley
The FREE Southwest Community Festival offers something for everyone with vendor and food booths, arts and crafts, car show and themed “town” tents for toddlers, kids, teens and seniors. Start the day with a pancake breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m. to benefit SW Ministries. Free shuttles provided by S. Jefferson Christian Church. Service animals only please. For information, go to www.southwestfestival.org or call 502-403-6188.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Shines Bright
Iroquois Park will be aglow with 5000 spectacularly carved pumpkins October 10-November 2nd. This unique new community event features carved pumpkins grouped in themed scenes set to music. Gates open 7 p.m. nightly. Tickets SUN-THURS: Adults $12, seniors $10, kids age 3-12 $9; FRI&SAT: Adults $15, sensiors $13, kids age 3-12 $12. Proceeds benefit Metro Parks Foundation and Kosair Charities.
Take Steps for Fun, Health this "WalkTober"
Fall's cooler weather and colorful foliage make October a great time to explore the city on foot. The Mayor's Healthy Hometown and the YMCA of Greater Louisville encourage you to discover the many benefits of walking and to find a new path to fitness starting this month.
Aim for 30 minutes of walking a day, four days a week to start, then gradually increase your walking to five or more days a week for 45 to 60 minutes. Find a route you can enjoy. Three great walking venues in our area are Jefferson Memorial Forest, Iroquois Park and the Levee Trail at Riverview Park. Walking with friends or a walking group helps build and maintain your motivation.
Share your photos and comments about walking with the community via email to walktober@louisvilleky.gov or Twtter using hashtag #walktoberlou.
Click here for list of charitable walks and runs throughout the month, like the Making Strides event highlighted below.
Making Strides - Walk to fight breast cancer
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Join the American Cancer Society for the 16th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Louisville event, Sunday, October 27, 2013. By participating in this inspiring 5K walk, you honor and celebrate those impacted by breast cancer, plus every step and every dollar raised helps save lives. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. The walk starts at 1 p.m. For info or to register a team, call 502-560-6000, visit www.makingstrideslouisville.org or email makingstrideslouisville@cancer.org.
The Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership (CAP) is taking pre-registrations for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program through Oct. 25th. LIHEAP provides income-eligible citizens financial help to pay utility bills. Pre-registration is only for Jefferson County residents within 130% of the federal poverty level who are on a fixed income and 60 years or older (or are disabled receiving social security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits.)
Applicants must provide required documentation (photo ID, proof of household income, recent heating bill, etc.) Pre-registration has been set up at 20+ community locations. Three dates are coming up at locations near District 13 are:
- Mon., Oct. 21 - Beechmont Community Center, 205 West Wellington Ave. 40214, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Thurs., Oct. 24- South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Blvd. 40208, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Fri., Oct. 25 - Wilderness Road Community Center, 8111 Blue Lick Rd. 40219, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Visit CAP online for a list of all pre-registration locations and more program details, including info for residents who don’t meet pre-registration requirements and those who are unable to apply in person and may send a representative on their behalf. Program funds will be available on or after Nov. 4, 2013.
Donate Old Fixtures, Furniture, and More!
If you're remodeling, donate your old fixtures, furniture, and more to help benefit Habitat for Humanity. It's a great way to support the mission to help families earn their way into the American dream of home ownership by working with Habitat. Plus you reduce landfill use and help the environment by recycling and reusing materials.
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