District 21 E-Newsletter

Dan Johnson Metro Council District 21

Your District 21 Team:


Metro

Councilman 

Dan Johnson

601 W. Jefferson Street

Louisville, KY 40202

(502) 574-1121

Click here to contact by email!

 

Legislative

Assistant

Bryan Mathews

(502) 574-3090

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Administrative

Clerk

Barbara Nichols

(502) 574-1121

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Emergency Contacts

Metro Police Emergency

911

(502) 574-5673

 

Metro Non-emergency

(502) 574-7111

 

Lynnview Police

(502) 968-2627

 

Audubon Park Police

(502) 574-5471

 


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August 19 

Iroquois Park Northern Overlook Public Meeting for Design Presentation

The public information session held on July 15, was a great success. A special thanks to all of you that came out, or participated in the online survey. We received some wonderful feedback which is being used to help design the new look for the Northern Overlook.

Our next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2014 at the Iroquois Amphitheater from 6 to 7:30 p.m. where we will present the design recommendation.

Remember, Olmsted Parks Conservancy’s fundraising efforts are ongoing for this project, and your financial support is greatly appreciated, by visiting www.olmstedparks.org, or calling 502-456-8125


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45th Annual Street Rod Nationals Plus

Return to Louisville this weekend

For the 17th straight year, the world’s most artistic automobile entrepreneurs will converge on Louisville July 31-Aug. 3, at the Kentucky Exposition Center, bringing as many as 15,000 vintage cars and creating a $13 million impact on the local economy.   See details.


Little Loomhouse & Cabbage Patch Settlement House Joint Exhibit

Opening at Local Speed 

Working Hands: A Modern Generation Explores the Ancient Craft of Textiles’

Saturday Opening Aug. 2 1:00-4:00 pm
Aug. 1-Oct. 25
Local Speed at 822 E. Market St.

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     Thanks to a collaborative project held this summer between The Little Loomhouse & Cabbage Patch Settlement House, more than 20 at-risk youth were able to sample several distinct styles of fiber arts through new curricula that organizers hope will be picked up by more traditional arts education providers in the future. The Little Loomhouse is a volunteer-operated arts nonprofit that provides textile and folk art classes and demonstrations, at its registered historical cabins on Kenwood Hill in South Louisville.  Cabbage Patch Settlement House, which was founded in 1910, is located at their expansive campus is on Sixth Street in Old Louisville.  cabbagepatch.org 


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Business Updates


City Awards Loans to Support Small Businesses

Loans totaling nearly $160,000 have been awarded to 19 small businesses to help them expand and create new jobs. 2 businesses in District 21 were awarded loans to purchase equipment.  The microbusiness program is part of the Advocacy and Empowerment division of Community Services that provides financial empowerment services, training, technical assistance and loan programs to help create and expand new businesses. 

Click for more information about Community Services’ microbusiness trainings and loan opportunities.  See details.

4th Street Bike Lanes Status Meetings

 Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets will be hosting 2 informational meetings regarding safety improvements along South 4th Street from Cardinal Boulevard to Industry Road.  The safety improvements will involve some reconfiguration of the roadway often referred to as road diets.

 The meetings will be held at the University of Louisville Student Recreation Center, Room 107; 2030 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40208.

Wednesday August 6th, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and Friday August 8th, 2014 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.   

Click for more information 

The Kindergarten Countdown Fair 

is Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Louisville Slugger Field from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Students and an adult will receive free admission to the Louisville Bats game, where they will also receive information about immunizations, health screenings and skills they should know before starting kindergarten. Students will be able to meet teachers and tour a school bus as well.

 Now in its ninth year, Kindergarten Countdown is a partnership between Metro Government, JCPS, Metro United Way, the Louisville Free Public Library and PNC Grow Up Great

The website is: http://www.lfpl.org/kindergarten.html

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Iroquois Library

Children’s Programs

Wednesday, August 6 at 2 p.m. Little Town Play Literacy - Come play and learn in our bank, post office, library and farmer’s market! 

Saturday, August 9 at 2 p.m. Summer Reading Finale with Mr. Moustache's Magic Show - Join us for the truly extraordinary Mr. Moustache and his Magic Show. All Ages.

Thursdays, August 13 and 28 at 6:30  - Call to sign-up.  Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Practice your reading skills as you read to Rhodie. Grades K-12.

 International Programs

Saturdays at 3 p.m.  English Conversation Club - Volunteers needed for this one on one practice of conversational English. No experience necessary.

Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m.  Cultural Showcase – New Kentucky Home: A short film by Elijah Mckenzie.  Learn about our new neighbors.  Stay to meet and greet people from around the globe at the English Conversation Club.

Computer Classes

Computer Basics—Wednesday, August 6 at 10 a.m.

Internet Basics – Wednesday, August 13 at 10 a.m.

Introduction to Word – Wednesday, August 20 at 10 a.m.

Email Basics – Wednesday, August 27 at 10 a.m.

 75th Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, August 23rd.  Open House 12:00-4:00p.m.   

* Historian Dr.Tom Owen will present "A History of

   Louisville Neighborhoods" 1:00 p.m. 

* Moonlight Big Band 2:30 p.m.

* The Little Loomhouse weaving demonstrations

* Neighborhood Historians

* Iroquois library history exhibit

* Best vintage hat contest for men and women!

* Trivia contests

* Bookwalk 

* Door prizes

* Refreshments

* Food trucks

Contact Beth Lanshima, Assistant Manager. Iroquois Library (502) 574-1720  www.LFPL.org


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THE BEECHMONT OPEN AIR MARKET 

Saturday August 2nd  from 8-12 noon at Southern Parkway and Wellington in the Beechmont Baptist Church parking lot.  The Market will be open each Saturday through September. The farmers will be selling fresh produce, flowers, and bedding plants. Handmade cards, honey based organic beauty products, and woodcrafts will be available for sale. We also will have fresh meat and eggs for sale each week.

An Open Air Community Yoga Class each Saturday from 9:30-10:30am is offered by Jodie Tingle Willis of Supreme Peace Yoga. Classes are Free but all donations go to benefit the Beechmont Neighborhood Association. Bring your mat and a friend. Classes are offered weather permitting (meaning the ground is dry). New this year – Gumby’s Catering will be selling Breakfast Burritos and Cinnamon buns. 

SOUTHWEST FARMERS MARKET - VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

Support your local economy at the 9a-1p Southwest Farmers Market at Valley High School. The Farmers Markets features local Kentucky Proud products. It started June 7th and will run through the end of October. It’s held every Saturday at Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway, 9a-1p. 

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Locations for District 21 Aug. 5th

3rd Division   6-8pm Home Depot, 6840 Dixie Highway
4th Division   5-8pm Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher Street
6th Division   6-8pm Target in Okolona, 7311 Jefferson Boulevard


4th Annual Ramble Trivia Night 

Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Holy Cross High School Benefits Scholarships at DeSales & Holy Cross

Compete for cash, win door prizes, and play the Heads-or-Tails game while having a fun night out with family and friends.  There will be ten rounds of trivia.  A video board will display questions and real-time scoring.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.  Teams may have a maximum of eight players.  Cost is $15 per player.   No coolers/no BYOB, please.  Beer, soda and other concessions will be sold, or bring your own snack food.

Register on-line: or you can contact:  Janet.Harpe@desaleshs.com or call (502) 368-6519 ext. 29.  


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District 21 Calendar


August 3rd– Junk Pick-up in parts of District 21.    click here to enter your address and find your dates and sign up for reminders.

August 5th - 2014 National Night out!  4 PM to 8 PM  Wyandotte Park - 1100 Beecher Street The 4th Division LMPD is seeking volunteers for National Night Out. Some of the duties would be set up, tear down, relief, food preparation, grill and handing out school supplies. If any Neighborhood Associations would like to set up a booth, we welcome you as well. If interested or for more information contact  Kristina.Hagan@louisvilleky.gov

August 8th – Brightside Bash with A Lion Named ROAR & Dave Moisan at Headliners Music Hall 6pm.  Benefits Brightside $10 Gen Adm. & $40 VIP.

 August 9th Iroquois Amphitheater  Movies Under The Stars "Despicable Me 2" Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm FREE

August 10th Iroquois Amphitheater Rodrigo y Gabriela w/Heather Maloney Doors open at 6:30/Show 7:30pm.  Ticketed Event http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/

August 14th Iroquois Amphitheater Umphrey’s McGee Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Doors open at 5:30/Show 7:00pm  Ticketed Event  http://www.iroquoisamphitheater.com/

August 15th  9:30 am -2:30 pm “Volunteer Roundup!” Training and Seminar at Home of the Innocents 1100 East Market Street, Louisville KY  40206.  Limited seating available!  Call 574-1530 for information or by August 9th to save your seat!

August 19th 10:00am – 4:00 pm Women’s Health Screenings (See below)

August 19th 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Public Meeting Northern Overlook at Iroquois Amphitheater.

August 21st 11:45 – 1:00 pm South Louisville Business Association Meeting Airport Technology Park in the Conference Center 163 Rochester Dr. off Southside Dr. Lunch RSVP

August 23rd from 6:00-8:30 pm Taste of South Louisville. at Churchill Downs Millionaires Row 4. Benefits South Louisville Community Ministries and the needy residents of South Louisville. Call 541-8256 for info & tickets $25.

August 23rd– Iroquois Library 75th Anniversary (See story above for details)

August 24th – Ironman Louisville Race 

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