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As we all enjoy the cool weather and beautiful autumn foliage, now is the perfect
time to lend a hand and help beautify our community. On October 26, you too can pitch in when the next Brightside Cleanup sweeps through Southwest
Louisville.
Organize a team of
volunteers or come to participate individually. Cleanup tools and materials will
be provided. For further information, contact Josh Ransdell at (502) 933-9622.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 26, registration to begin at 8:30am
WHERE: Supply pickup
and registration at Valley High School (10200 Dixie Highway)
Due to the federal government shutdown, LIHEAP (the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) in
Jefferson County is suspended until further notice. Effective immediately,
pre-registration sites scheduled during the remainder of October at various
community and senior centers will be cancelled. As soon as a reinstatement of
LIHEAP is confirmed, more information will be made available.
LIHEAP is funded by the United
States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass through grant from
the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with
Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Community Action
Partnership, part of CSR, is the local agency which administers LIHEAP.
The LIHEAP Subsidy Phase, the
annual program that provides utility assistance to low income residents, was
slated to being Nov. 12. Pre-registration opportunities are traditionally made
available during the month of October for elderly and disabled residents, with
funds posting on or after the official start date of Subsidy. The start of the
Program is now pending until further determination can be made by the State
Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
For more information about LIHEAP, visit our
website at www.louisvilleky.gov/cap or call CAP at
574-1157 (TDD available at Metro Call – 574-5000); or Community Action Kentucky
at 1-800-456-3452.
 If you or someone you know suffers from mental illness, an upcoming event could perhaps be a lifesaver. On Saturday, November 9, the Community of Well-Being presents the Mental Health Wellness Fair to help families struggling to cope with the effects of mental illness.
There will be information and resources on topics such as...
- Depression, stress and anxiety
- Substance abuse
- Suicide prevention
- Trauma & PTSD
- Youth mental health
- Coping
Don't suffer in silence any longer. Please share this information with anyone you believe may benefit and take the first steps towards gaining stability and peace of mind for you or your loved ones.
WHEN: Saturday, November 9, 10:00am-noon
WHERE: Immanuel United Church of Christ (2300 Taylorsville Road)
 Last Saturday a great crowd came out to Riverview Park to take part in the Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventure. Despite some rain, groups were guided on a canoe trip on the Ohio to experience nature's beauty right in our backyards.
This Saturday, October 19, brings another chance to get outdoors and enjoy the autumn season with the Mayor’s Fall Hike & Outdoor Adventure at Jefferson Memorial Forest. From 10:00am to 2:00pm there will be pumpkin decorating, guided hikes, canoe and kayak demos,
hayrides and the KentuckyOneHealth Four
de Lis Fall Trail Run.
For other great opportunities
or places to walk this fall visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/HealthyHometown/Walktober.htm. Share your experiences with us. Send us a photo or a comment via email
at Walktober@louisvilleky.gov
or share them on Facebook
or Twitter using hash tag #walktoberlou.
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