 Grand Opening set for Sunday, October 5th!
Join us at the Grand Opening of the new Southwest Regional Library on Sunday, October 5th at 2 p.m!
The new, state-of-the-art facility will be the largest suburban library in the system, with over 40,000 square feet of space, 100,000 volumes, and over 100 computers. The library also boasts 2 large community rooms and the largest children's section in the city!
The Southwest Library is a $14 million investment in Southwest Louisville, bringing together important resources for our children and job-seeking adults.
WHEN: Sunday, October 5; 2 p.m.
WHERE: Southwest Regional Library
9725 Dixie Highway
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Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership’s LIHEAP
Program (part of Community Services) is a federally funded program that
provides financial assistance to help low-income residents pay utility bills.
The Subsidy component of LIHEAP will begin Nov. 3, 2014.
Pre-registration
opportunities for the Subsidy Program will be offered during October for those
residents who are on a fixed income, and who are elderly (age 60 or over) or
disabled receiving social security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits.
Click HERE for more information!
Shred confidential documents and dispose of unused drugs Saturday October 18
Want to safely get rid of those old prescription drugs or shred some documents
you don’t need anymore? Then come to the free Drug Toss and Shredding Event
sponsored by Metro Public Works, Metro Police and Metro Council on Saturday,
October 18.
Citizens can protect themselves
from identify theft and divert unused medications from the waste stream or
misuse by bringing documents and drugs to the event from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at 1032 Phillips Lane, across from the Kentucky Fair and Exposition
Center.
There is no limit on the amount
of material residents may bring. Businesses may not participate in this event.
All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled to make materials
such as compost, tissues and toilet paper. Qualified items include documents,
discs, hard drives, credit cards and other confidential materials. Shredding
donated by the Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville.
The Drug Toss will be done as a
drive-through event. Bring expired or unused medications, bulk or loose tablets
and capsules, or medications that should have been kept cold but were
not. Black out all personal information on ALL medication containers that
will be tossed.
For safety reasons, we cannot
accept sharps, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items.
Hospitals and medical offices may not participate in this event.
Medication products should NEVER
be flushed down the toilet or drain, burned in the open or thrown in the trash
because they can contaminate the environment if they get into the drinking and
ground water. They may kill bacteria or produce drug resistant bacteria
in sewage treatment plants and septic systems if flushed down the drain. Burning
can release toxic pollutants into the air. They can be scavenged from your
trash receptacles to be illegally used or sold. They can be taken
mistakenly and cause serious health problems.
Additional tips to prevent
identity theft:
Do not keep Social Security cards
in wallet or purse
Do not put bills or checks in
home mailbox for pickup
Check credit reports, bank
statements and credit card statements often for irregularities
Shred all documents with personal
information
Never give personal information
to someone on the phone, internet or email claiming to be your bank
Do not store credit card numbers
on shopping websites
 Join your neighbors at the Southwest Community Festival at Sun Valley Park!
The festival brings nearly 20,000 people together to celebrate our community with live music, great food, and events for all ages.
Musical acts, including the Monarchs, with grace the brand new Sun Valley Park stage.
On-site parking is available via the Lower River Road entrance.
WHEN: Saturday, October 11; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park, 6505 Bethany Lane
(Use Lower River Road entrance)
For more information, visit the Southwest Festival website at www.southwestfestival.org
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Support your local economy at the Southwest Farmers Market
starting June 7th!
The Farmers Markets features local Kentucky Proud products
starting in June and runs through the end of October.
It’s held every Saturday at Valley High School, 10200 Dixie
Highway.
WHEN: Saturdays, 9 a.m.—1 p.m.
WHERE:
Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Highway
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Learn From History: FIRE!
Participants will explore various forms of pre-historic and historic ignition sources, search for adequate fuel and understand how fire was utilized for everyday needs. Come ready to learn from frustration, fire-making is not easy!
The focus of Learn from History events is to experience various aspects of the lives of the first indigenous people of Kentucky. Through active involvement participants will build, plant, make, and cook using actual materials and processes. Participants must come ready to learn not only from success, but also from failure. This is the second in a series. Watch for the third installment in December. Program meets in the Horine Section of Jefferson Memorial
WHEN: October 11th, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Due to the hands-on nature of this program, minimum age is 10. Pre-registration is required; call the JMF Welcome Center at 502-368-5404.Forest. Fee $15/ person.
Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Fall Hike
Join Mayor Greg Fischer for a family-friendly fall exploration of Jefferson Memorial Forest. The event is held near the Forest’s Environmental Education Center and offers a wide variety of activities showcasing all the Forest has to offer. Forest staff and volunteers introduce visitors to our native plant gardens and animal exhibits. Activities for children are provided in the Nature Explore area. Climb the 52-ft Alpine Tower or take advantage of a canoeing demonstration on Mitchell Hill Lake. Free pumpkins and pumpkin decorating, hay rides and a food vendor. A portion of food sales go to benefit the Forest. Meets at the Horine Reservation.
WHEN: Saturday, October 18; 10 a.m- 2 p.m.
Event is FREE.
Free Guided Night Hike
Orange Trail, 2.0 miles (moderate to strenuous)
Explore the Orange Trail again this month, this time in the dark! Afterward, warm up around a fire and enjoy a s’more. Meet in the Horine Reservation area parking lot.
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 7:30 pm
For more information, contact the Jefferson Memorial Forest at 502-368-5404
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 Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventure
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2014; Time TBD
WHERE: Shawnee Park (Oct. 3) & Riverview Park (Oct. 4)
Southwest "Concert in the Park"
WHEN: Friday, October 3; 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane
Admission Cost Apply
Southwest Community Festival
WHEN: Saturday, October 11; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Park
6505 Bethany Lane (Parking access via Lower River Road)
Parking Cost Apply
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