AARP Free Tax Help at SW Govt Center

AARP is sponsoring tax help sites around the community.  This includes service at the Southwest Government Center at 7219 Dixie Hwy. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. starting Feb. 1 – April 11.  Call 502-394-3443 to confirm site hours and find out if the registration list is filled for the day in question or click on the following link for more details.  http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org/Sites/sites.html

Goal Set for 2,000 Youth Summer Jobs

Summer Job Showcase Set for Feb. 15th

Mayor Greg Fischer is challenging businesses and organizations to put 2,000 youth to work this summer. "Though the economy has improved, teens and young adults still face a much higher unemployment rate than adults,” Fischer said. “A summer job can be the turning point in a young person’s life – with a value and impact way beyond the paycheck they earn.”

Fischer urges companies and other groups to hire youth this summer or make a donation to create jobs at nonprofit or city agencies. For those who can’t hire for the summer, a donation of $2,000 will put a young person to work at an area nonprofit agency.  Companies supporting the effort this year include Thornton’s, Norton Healthcare, Kroger, Malone Staffing, Adecco, Centerplate and Kroger.  

Young people seeking work and employers should participate in the Mayor’s Youth Opportunity Showcase, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 1 A/B, 221 S. Fourth St. The event is free for both employers and job seekers. 

• Youth planning to attend the showcase must register by Feb. 12 with KentuckianaWorks at www.kentuckianaworks.org to be admitted to the event. 
• Young adults interested in applying for jobs at the showcase should dress for an interview, bring identification – preferably a driver’s license and Social Security card – and have several copies of their resumes to leave with potential employers. 
• The event is sponsored by KentuckianaWorks, the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training, the KentuckianaWorks Youth Career Center and Louisville Metro Government.

The SummerWorks program is led by KentuckianaWorks in partnership with Jefferson County Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education through the KentuckianaWorks Youth Career Center. For information, including an exhibitor application for free showcase booth space, call (502) 574-2500.

KY Health Cooperative Offers Help, Education for Care Act

Wondering about the impacts of the Affordable Care Act? What it means to small business and individuals? Confused about what a Health Benefit Exchange is all about, and what a Health Cooperative is? 

Kentucky Health Cooperative offers a number of knowledgeable and experienced individuals who are eager to speak with your group, engage in discussion and answer questions.

The Kentucky Health Cooperative is a new non-profit health insurance CO-OP for Kentucky. It was created under the Affordable Care Act to serve the under-served, uninsured and under-insured. This group, which is a 501(C)29 nonprofit, works to provide information across the state about coverage for individuals and small business (2-50 employees).   

For more information, you may contact Carolyn Franklin, whose role is Community Education and Outreach. She can answer questions, and would be happy to get on your group’s schedule as a presenter/speaker/panelist. Call 498-5564 (ofc), 23500762 (cell) or email cfranklin@mykyhc.org.

SW Women's Roundtable Networker Celebrates 5 Years

District 13 News and Events 

 **District 13 Satellite Office at Fairdale Playtorium 10616 W. Manslick Rd. open Mondays & Fridays 12-4:30 pm. Gym open for walking, corn hole, games!  Meeting room open for quilters/crafters on Mondays at 3pm!  County Clerk Motor Vehicle Branch Office open M-F 8:30a-4:30p, Tues til 6:30p. 

Lots of great programs coming up at the Fairdale Library!

Children’s Programs

Preschool Storytime  -  Every Tuesday (except 2nd of the month) 10 AM

Toddler Storytime  - Every Tuesday (except 2nd of the month) 11 AM

Pre-Super Bowl Party - Get ready for the big game with stories and a craft all about football!  Ages 4-8.  Wednesday, January 29, 6:30 PM

Teen Programs

Football Mascots - The Super Bowl is coming!  Do you know what city the Seahawks are from?  How about the Chargers?  Demonstrate your football knowledge and get your name entered for our prize drawing!  Ages 11-19 - Tuesday, January 21-Saturday February 1 (excluding Sunday January 19 and Sunday January 26)

Adult Programs 
Computer Classes -  Call 375-2051 to sign up for computer classes. - Microsoft Word 1 -  Wednesday, January 29 11am

                                          DATES AHEAD - JANUARY 2014                                              

30th 7-9a: Okolona Business & Professional Assn meeting, hot catered breakfast, Okolona Firehouse, 8501 Preston (40219), upstairs community room, topic “Thriving on the Challenge of a New Year”

31st 5-8p:  Mister G Wine Tasting, Auburndale Shopping Ctr, New Cut Road

                                          DATES AHEAD - FEBRUARY 2014                                           

1st 9a-5p:  Shop & Share, shop area Kroger, Food City or Super Dollar stores, buy extra nonperishable items to be shared with area shelters associated with KY Domestic Violence Assn. Info www.firstlady.ky.gov

1st, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 9am:  Land Steward Project Days.  Help preserve natural ecosystems within  park system. May include clipping invasive plants, weeding native gardens, mulching, or brush removal. Closed-toe shoes required. Activities suitable for ages 14+, w/ parental supervision required until age 18. Location varies. Contact Jefferson Forest Volunteer Office, 368-5404, sherry.wright@louisvilleky.gov

2nd 11:30a-3p: Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 903 Fairdale Rd.

7th 4:30-7:30p: Valley Woman’s Club Annual Soup Supper, Sun Valley Community Ctr, Bethany Lane.  All-you-can-eat soup, tea, coffee, corn bread & desserts, $6 for Adults; $4 for Children. Proceeds benefit our Scholarship Fund.

8th 9a: Trail Team Project Day at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Volunteers maintain trail system safety. Work may include using hand tools to address erosion, clip limbs or encroaching shrubs, or repair trail structure. Closed-toe shoes required. Suitable for ages 14+, with parental supervision required until age 18. Meet at Welcome Center.

11th 5-7p: Southwest Dream Team networking event, “Keep South Louisville Weird”, 200 E. Brandeis Ave, hosted by LIBA and University Club, beverages & appetizers, RSVP Rick Fears 905-0639, rfears@gmail.com.

12th 8:30-10a: Southwest Women's Roundtable 5 Year Reunion, Holiday Inn Southwest, special presentation, breakfast and "round table" networking. RSVP swrt2013@gmail.com

13th 6:30-8:30p: Fairdale Community Club meeting, Fairdale Playtorium

14th 8:30a-3:30p: Breast Cancer Screening and Health Fair (11a-3p), Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, 903 Fairdale Rd. For mammogram appts call 762-1410.

14th & 15th 7-10p: Jefferson Memorial Forest - Valentine’s Day Romantic Retreat, Give your sweetie the moon, stars, and all of Louisville with a romantic candlelit hike that ends at beautiful Manor House with a roaring fire, hot beverages, desserts and view of the lights of Louisville. Meets in the Horine Reservation Center. Reservations required by Feb. 10th. Fee: $30/couple. Call 368-5404.

14th 4p: 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Dance, Elmcroft of Valley Farms, 10201 Valley Farms Blvd., Free dance with music by Tari Martin, romantic dinner to follow for $10 per person. Reservations needed by Feb. 7th. Call Jami Settle 937-3028.

15th 9-11:30a:  FOX (Families Outside X-ploring) - WINTER in Jefferson Memorial Forest. Naturalist will guide your family on an exploration as part of this Metro Parks program to encourage families to explore a different outdoor setting each season. Bring water bottles and snack. Dress for the weather (outside the whole time.) Pre-registration required- call 368-5404.  Fee: $8/Family.

15th 9am: Trail Team and KYMBA volunteers join to improve and maintain combined hiking-biking trails at Waverly. Activities vary and may include using hand tools to cut limbs or shrubs, repair trail structures, or address erosion. Closed-toe shoes are required. Activities suitable ages 14+, with parental supervision required until age 18. Meet at the playground parking lot in Waverly Park.

18th 12n-1p: Forest Area Business Association meeting, Fairdale Library

22nd 12-4p: Lions Club Bunco, $10 per person.

22nd 9a: Free Guided Hike –Moreman’s Hill, 4.0 miles (moderate to strenuous). Area not open daily to to public. No trails or amenities. Hiking on uneven terrain. Meet at the Sandpit Lot off Deering Road.

24th 7-8:30p:  Scottsdale Neighborhood Assn meeting, Firefighters gym, 400 Bakers Lane

25th 6:30-7:30p: Fairdale Lions Club dinner meeting

25th 7p: Auburndale Neighborhood Assn meeting, Kenwood Elementary School

26th 10am: Valley Woman’s Club celebrates 58 years with Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs at regular monthly mtg. Community Room - Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest, Stonestreet Rd.

26th 4-5:30p: Annual “Families Helping Families” event, University Club, special guest Romano Mazzoli, proceeds benefit South Louisville Community Ministries, Tickets: Family tables of 8 - $400, individual $50, sponsorship ranges $500 neighborhood, $1000 Metro, $2000 Visionary. Info 361-7763.

28th 5-8p:  Mister G Wine Tasting, Auburndale Shopping Ctr, New Cut Road

Updated Info – Fraternal Order of Eagles #2173 – 201 Outer Loop – Regular Friday Fish Frys that were set to start again January 10th will be delayed until February due to equipment issues. Stay tuned for restart date. Open to the Public and looking for some new members!