D13 Grapevine - July 9, 2014

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July 9, 2014

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Vicki Aubrey Welch

601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: 502.574.1113
Fax: 502.574.4422

 

 

Kevin Triplett

Legislative Assistant

Phone: 502.574.3458

kevin.triplett@louisvilleky.gov

 

District 13 Website

 

Metro Council 13

Updated District 13 Map

Map of all affected areas

General redistricting info



Key Community Contacts:

Dare to Care Food Bank

Blessed Teresa 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month -   10AM-12NOON

Phone:  363-9929


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Derby City Eagles Club

Fish Fry every Friday, 5:30-8PM; Karaoke 8pm-Midnight, 201 Outer Loop; Open to the public

Phone: 363-2241

 

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Fairdale Lions Club
Fish Fry every 2nd Friday of the month, 11:00am-7:00pm.
Phone:  368-3479


Metro Council Website

 

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Map Crime and sign up for crime alerts from LMPD!

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From Vicki's Desk

Family Swim Tuesdays

Come on in...the water's not only fine but free to enjoy Tuesday evenings at the Fairdale Pool through July 29th. 

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Business Corner

Business Networking Opps Abound

Members and guests of the Okolona Business & Professional Association met this Tuesday at Roosters on Preston Hwy. Mayor Fischer provided key updates on economic development, education initiatives, the 2015 budget and more. 

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We are fortunate to have many excellent business associations in our area working to promote networking, business development and community involvement. I encourage you to get involved with one or more of these groups. Here are several good contacts:

Dixie Area Business Assn. - www.dixieaba.com

Okolona Business & Professionals Assn. - www.okolona.net

South Louisville Business Association - www.slba-lou.org

Southwest Dream Team - swdreamteam.org

Southwest Women’s Roundtable - swwrt2013@gmail.com

Ground Broken for Apex on Preston, New Apartment Complex

A new 312-unit luxury apartment complex is being built near Commerce Crossings business center. The first units should be ready early 2015. A Business First article offers more about this great new upscale addition to District 13.

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Community News

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

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Farnsley-Moremen Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social Sunday – July 13th

Bring the family for fun along the Ohio River as Riverside at the Farnsley-Moremen Landing's Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social. It takes place July 13, 1-5 p.m. at 7410 Moorman Road.  Highlights include live music, magic show, ice cream eating contest and kids’ activities. Visitors can do an archaeological dig, tour the Farnsley-Moremen House, and browse the Friends of the Southwest Library book sale.

Concessions will be available from Ehrler’s and Shack In the Back BBQ (ribeye or pork sandwiches, hot dogs, cheese fries and more!) Admission is free. Tours of the historic home are half-price.

Entertainment Schedule:    
1:00    The MacDaddies       /               2:30    Magician David Cottrell
3:00    Ice Cream Eating Contest   /   4:00    The MacDaddies

This event is funded by Metro Council members Cindi Fowler (D14), Rick Blackwell (D12), Vicki Aubrey Welch (D13) and David Yates (D25). For more information: www.riverside-landing.org

SW Dream Team, Women's Roundtable Host Ice Cream Social Networking

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Free Tax Prep Classes from Liberty

Looking to supplement your income, learn a new skill and make a difference? Liberty’s Tax School may be of interest to you. Liberty's basic tax classes cover the latest tax changes and facets of individual income tax preparation. Enroll now - no prior tax experience is needed.  Seats fill up quickly. Morning and afternoon options are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from August 18-October 22nd, and on Tues. and Thursdays from August 19th-October 23rd.