I will hold a district meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middletown Fire Station #1, 108 Urton Lane. I will be joined by representatives from Metro Public Works, Metro Codes and Regulations, Transit Authority of River City, Metro Animal Services, Metro Parks, Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Louisville Metro Police Department 8th Division, Metro Call and Metro Safe.
 
Invited guests include City of Middletown Mayor Byron Chapman, City of Douglass Hills Mayor Bill Lile, and City of Woodland Hills Mayor David Tilford.
 
Representatives from non-profits and other organizations will have informational tables.  They include:  21st Century Parks Louisville, Eastwood Market & Café, East Louisville Sports, Louisville Water Company, Metropolitan Sewer District, AT&T and Time Warner Cable.
 
Senator Rand Paul’s Louisville Field Representative, Jennifer Decker, will also conduct Mobile Office Hours prior to the Town Hall Meeting.  Residents, who would like to discuss an individual federal concern issue with Jennifer, should arrive between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Saturday, August 9, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT)

Green Hill Therapy Inc
1410 Long Run Rd
Louisville, KY 40245
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Green Hill Therapy proudly announces the 1st Annual Thrill on the Hill bicycle ride.  All riders with helmets, please join us for a ride aimed at raising funds and awareness of the important work done by the staff, horses, children, and families of Green Hill.  There are two ride options: 

- 5 mile family ride, best for beginners
- 40+ mile ride touring the beautiful countryside

Click here to purchase your tickets in advance.  Both rides will begin and end at Green Hill and we look forward to all riders and supporters joining us for brats and refreshments afterwards!

The last free concert hosted by Faulkner Real Estate at the Landis Lakes Towne Center is Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 p.m. 

Food and drinks are available.

Remember to bring a lawn chair!

Come out and join the Eastwood Market & Café on August 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Eastwood Recreation Center. The Meet and Greet will have local sampling, entertainment, and information on how you can get involved. Feel free to bring a friend and RSVP at 322-6211.

The Middletown Chamber of Commerce is enthused to begin promoting new business growth in the area as they host their First Annual Meet and Greet on September 22 at 5:30. Please join the Middletown Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at VFW #1170 107 Evergreen Road for refreshments and the opportunity to get to know your community leaders. For more information you can contact Freda Chapman, Executive Director, at 245-0404 or Middletownchamberofcommerce@yahoo.com.

Eastern Area Community Ministries: Helping Hands Partnership

VOLUNTEER MENTOR TRAINING

EACM is planning a fun, interesting, and educational training experience!  Snacks will be provided.  

Please note:  This training is required if you plan to work as a mentor with the Helping Hands Partnership or if you would like to learn more about that process.  If you will be volunteering with Helping Hands in other ways, such as teaching a workshop or administrative assistance, you will not be required to attend; however, you are welcome to join us!

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 2014

Time:   9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Place:  Grace Evangelical Free Church, 13060 Factory Lane, Louisville, KY 40245

Please:

RSVP  by  Wednesday, August 20, 2014 to Rebekah Davis at 426-2824, ext. 301, or at eacmhhp@bellsouth.net

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Midway

Thrill seekers at the Kentucky State Fair can now purchase Midway wristbands that allow for unlimited rides every day of the Fair. Prices range from $15-$25, depending on the day, with no age restrictions. Midway Express Passes will again provide fairgoers with front of the line access through a special gated entrance. The pass will be sold at the Midway ticket booths on a limited first-come, first-serve basis each day and is good for the day the pass is purchased. Midway Express Passes will be available for $8 plus the cost of the wristband or ticket package purchased. 

Kentucky Kingdom—NEW

The newly-renovated Kentucky Kingdom is located adjacent to the Kentucky State Fair Midway. For Kentucky Kingdom prices, hours and information, visit www.kentuckykingdom.com. Kentucky Kingdom Season Pass holders receive free admission to Kentucky Kingdom during the Fair, but must pay Kentucky State Fair admission. Hurricane Bay is closed during the Fair.  

Military Monday

In honor of the United States Military, the Kentucky State Fair celebrates patrons who serve or have served our country.  Military Monday on August 18 offers all active duty and veteran military and their family members half off admission and $10 wristbands. Valid military ID is required. 

Senior Day & Early Bird Special

Two special discount days at the Fair offer lower admission prices to patrons. Seniors 55 and up will be admitted for $1 on Humana Senior Discount Day, Tuesday, August 19. The discount ends at 6 p.m. Fairgoers who arrive by noon pay only $6 admission on Wednesday, August 20. No coupon is necessary for either discount.   

Weekend Parking Plan

For the second year, the Kentucky State Fair helps alleviate the weekend parking congestion and improve the experience for fairgoers and travelers during both weekends of the Fair, August 15-17 and 22-24. 

Free off-site parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the Green Lot B, C & D of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium off of Floyd Street. Shuttles sponsored by Miller Transportation will run continuously to bring patrons into the Fair. Fairgoers can purchase Fair admission at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium or present advance discount tickets prior to boarding the shuttle.

A new entrance point into the Kentucky Exposition Center will also be opened on the weekends. Drivers can turn at East Adair Street off Phillips Lane to park. This entrance point is accessible best from Crittenden Drive, alleviating Gates 2, 3 and 4 backup. Parking is $8 per vehicle.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky on September 13th for their Annual Awareness Walk. You can register online at www.oakky.org

Ovarian Cancer: What All Women Need to Know

Approximately 22,000 American women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2014.

Only 15% of these women are diagnosed early.

There is no reliable and easy to administer early detection test for ovarian cancer.

The Pap test screens for cervical cancer and does not detect ovarian cancer.

Learn more about the symptoms and risk factors by calling Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky at 708-1625 or visit www.oakky.org

Ovarian Cancer – Until There’s a Test, Awareness is Best!

Eastern Area Community Ministries will host their 8th Annual Golf Benefit on October 6 at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club, 72 Persimmon Ridge Drive.  Lunch will be served prior to the shotgun start.  Snack and beverages will be available throughout the day and a delicious dinner will be served during the awards presentation.  Ben Pine, WHAS 11 Meteorologist, will be the honorary chairman.  Funds raised will allow EACM continue helping families in need.

Register now!  You can register by visiting www.eacmonline.org, calling Cathy Robertson at 426-2824, ext. 309, or by mailing the attached form.

For more information on fees, sponsorship opportunities, contests, and how to register, please click here for a brochure.

1.    Bogus Debt Collectors are calling local residents, pressuring them to “pay their debt.” These callers are extremely aggressive and threaten to file a lawsuit or get the police involved if victims do not pay immediately. Victims are asked to pay via Green Dot MoneyPak or by wire transfer.

2.    Local residents have been bombarded by Fake Calls from the IRS. The caller tells the victim that they have failed to pay their taxes for months and threatens jail time and lawsuits. The calls are not identical but they all want the victim’s bank account information, and payment immediately.

3.    Scammers impersonating the U.S. Treasury have been awarding Fake Government Grants. These scammers are telling victims that all they have to do is pay a few hundred dollars via Green Dot MoneyPak or wire services for processing fees. Government grants are not for personal use! For more, go to Grants.gov.

4.    Local residents are being contacted by the Coalition of Credit Card Relief. The “company” is asking victims for account information in order to consolidate bills. This is a FAKE organization.  If you receive a similar call, hang up!

5.    Scammers are sending malicious emails, pretending to be EZ Pass. The email states that the victim has unpaid tolls and to download the attached invoice. When the victim clicks on the attachment, a virus is downloaded and is used to scan for personal and banking information.

6.    BBB is issuing an alert on an online-gaming company, Now Lucky.  There have been numerous complaints about the company offering iPads for just $1—of course you have to play, and pay for, a certain number of online games with the company before receiving the iPad. This is a scam! The company is charging victims hundreds of dollars for membership fees.

7.    Scammers impersonating Life Alert, have been contacting senior citizens offering free Life Alert services. The caller says the victim is eligible for a free system, or a family member has already paid for it. The scammers are using caller I.D. spoofing technology to trick seniors, and are trying to get victim’s addresses, bank account information, and social security numbers.

8.    A Survey Scam has surfaced, asking victims to take a short survey about a retailer or product in order to receive a $50 gift card. The victim takes the survey, and at the end, is notified that the gift card is “out of stock.” The victim is asked to give personal information in order to receive the gift card at a later date.

9.    A company that goes by Midwest Circulation has been reported in the service area. The company sells Fake Magazine Subscriptions. The company goes door-to-door or in shopping center parking lots selling these subscriptions. The sellers usually say they are raising money for schools or charity. The company is operating illegally without sales permits.

10. BBB Back-to-School Tips: Take inventory, set a budget and stick to it, compare prices, and look for the deals. Also, know what your child’s school does and does not allow. Always check for refund and exchange policies.