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South Louisville is booming!
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Councilman David Yates along with his daughters, Ava and Grace toured the new Southwest Regional Library Thursday morning with Mayor Greg Fisher and Library Director Craig Buthod. Stepping through the doors for the first time, Councilman Yates expressed his pride in the Southend being home to the most modern, advanced, state-of-the-art facility in Louisville Metro.
 "The Southwest Regional Library will be the most valuable economic resource in our area, providing computer training programs and education seminars to help promote job growth as well as enhance all of our citizen's skill and knowledge base to ensure they remain competitive in any market within our nation."
-Councilman David Yates
  While workers continue to add the final touches to the gorgeous new facility in preparation of the Grand Opening on Sunday, October 5th, the Library allowed us a sneak peek to share photos with the residents of South Louisville!
 The new regional library features:
*A 100-seat community meeting room, classrooms, and several glass-enclosed study rooms.
*A large children's library and teen-activity center.
*About 100 public-access computers and Wi-Fi service.
*Outside gardens, visible from much of the interior. One feature will be a landscaped, tranquil outdoor seating area.
 The large children's library combines traditional books, advanced computers and hands-on interactive learning materials. Above Ava and Grace showed their dad how to use the magnetic engineering pipe model wall. Below Grace reaches for "Fancy Nancy" a popular book series, as Councilman Yates explains, "that fathers with young daughters will know about."
 Councilman Yates and Mayor Greg Fischer along with Director Buthod invite the public to the Grand Opening of the Southwest Regional Library!
WHERE: The New Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway. Near Kendall Road and Meijer.
WHEN: October 5th, 2014 at 2pm
We hope to see you all!
 The Waverly Dog Run has begun construction and the Gate has been added to the front of the new Dog Park! The location of the Dog Run was picked to keep the wooded atmosphere of the park and retain as many trees in and around the park.
 We are excited to bring this great local attraction to Waverly Park. Learn How to Apply for a Dog Park Permit Here All proceeds go towards maintaining the LDRA parks. With the purchase of the permit you may visit any of the other 8 Dog Runs in the Louisville Area. The permit also ensures the safety of all of our Dogs and their owners when visiting any Dog Run.
 We hope the success of the Waverly Dog Run will help promote more Dog Runs throughout Southwest Jefferson County, allowing for more places to visit throughout our City! We hope to see you and your dogs Spring of 2015!
 Thank you Valley Station Watch for attending the meeting last night! We had a great discussion and I hope more Valley Station Residents will join your efforts to help make our community a safer place to live! Communication between our citizens, police, and elected officials is essential for efficient governing and keeping our community safe. Click here to Join the Valley Station Watch Facebook Page or contact Brian Boles at brian.boles@louisvilleky.gov to be added to the Valley Station Watch email list.
 Shale Lowlands
In southwest central Jefferson County there is a large area of lowland, only slightly above the level of the Ohio River floodplain, where creeks flow down from the Knobs and the impervious shale bedrock holds standing water. Roughly bordered by Fairdale to the south, Churchill Downs and the Fairgrounds to the north, Newburg and Okolona to the east, and Iroquois Park and Pond Creek to the west, this region is called the Shale Lowland, rich in hydrological and human history. When European settlers came into the area it was known as the “wet woods” because of the many wetlands and creeks.
 Visit District 25's own section of the Louisville Loop off Lamborne Blvd or West Manslick Road. Both roads provide access to the 1.5 Miles Trailheads.
View the Lamborne Trail Map!
Visit the Shale Lowlands page on the Louisville Loop Website here!
 
The Southwest Metro Council Office has recently received inquiries from constituents about the
laws surrounding panhandling in southwest Louisville. There have been a string
of reports of aggressive panhandlers approaching people in parking lots and gas
stations. We reached out to Louisville Metro Police Department 3rd Division for
advice on how best to approach these situations and it was suggested that
constituents should call the non-emergency report line at 502.574.2111 to
report this activity.
Aggressive
panhandling is illegal ,but more importantly we want to link people in need
with the appropriate organizations so that they can get help and to ensure that
compassionate citizens are not being scammed.
Our
regional Community Ministries (Shively, Southwest, South Louisville) as well as
many other organizations in our area such as Beechland Baptist with their JCPS
food re-distribution program on Friday afternoons, Wayside Christian Mission,
Volunteers of America, St. John's Center and Franciscan Kitchen to name a few,
work very hard to address the needs of those who are struggling in our
community. Many of these organizations provide both short-term services, such
as a hot meal or seasonal clothing, and also have programs and information for
long-term goals.
If
you want to help, please reach out and support these organizations that provide
such a compassionate response to those in need.
 Jack O' Lantern Spectacular returns to Iroquois Park- Tickets Now on Sale. 5,000 artistically locally carved pumpkins will light a trail the length of five football fields at the base of Iroquois Park.
WHEN: October 9th-November 2nd; Dusk - 11pm Sunday - Thursday & Dusk - midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
WHERE: Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road, Louisville, KY 40214
 Ticket Information
Sunday – Thursday
Adults $12
Seniors (62+) $10
Children (3-12) $9
Friday - Saturday
Adults $15
Seniors (62+) $13
Children (3-12) $12
Proceeds from the event benefit the Louisville Metro Parks Foundation.
The wooded trail begins just outside of Iroquois Amphitheater and weaves its way for a third of a mile through the trees with themed vignettes set to music. The carved, lit pumpkins rotate on a weekly basis creating a different experience each weekend. The event is held rain or shine. Coach drop-off and on-site parking is available.
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for specific nights at the Iroquois Amphitheater Box Office or online at www.jackolanternlouisville.com.
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