Councilwoman Marianne Butler

Crime Maps Available Online:

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http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/police/services/crime-maps

 The maps are updated every hour!

Welcome to District 15! Some of the more notable landmarks of the District include Iroquois Park, Churchill Downs, and Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.

 We also have the neighborhoods of South Louisville, Wyandotte and Taylor-Berry, Oakdale, Wilder Park, Cloverleaf, Lucky Horseshoe and St Joseph. 

Phone Numbers of Interest

Metro Call: 311 or 574-5000

Air Pollution: 574-6000

Animal Services: 363-6609 or 361-1318

Economic Development: 574-4140

Planning & Design Services: 574-6230

Community Services & Revitalization: 574-4377

Public Works: 574-5810

TARC: 585-1234

PARC: 569-6222

Legal Aid: 584-1254

IPL (Code Enforcement): 574-3321

Congressman John Yarmuth: 582-5129

Solid Waste Management (SWMS): 574-3571

Metro Parks: 456-8100

Metro Police: (Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

LMPD 4th Division:574-7010

LMPD 3rd Division: 574-2135

LMPD 6th Division: 574-2187

Anonymous Tipline:574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

Master Commissioner Jefferson Circuit Court (Foreclosure Sales): 753-4888

Hazelwood Elementary Holds Career Days!

Several residents and business people went to Hazelwood Elementary to participate in Career Days. Students heard from electric officials, nurses, fire fighters, police officers, business owners, lawyers, etc... Students asked questions related to skills required for the field, educational attainment/requirements, working conditions, starting pay and opportunities for advancement. Councilwoman Butler is shown speaking to 5th graders. If you would like to participate next year, contact Annette Darnell at 485-7150.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Returns to Iroquois Park

• Through November 2nd
• Dusk - 11 P.M. Sunday through Thursday & Dusk - Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights
• Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road

5,000 artistically locally carved pumpkins light a trail the length of five football fields at the base of Iroquois Park. For more details on this event go to www.iroquoisamphitheater.com

Brightside and Waste Management of Kentucky Premium Compost Sale Returns

• October 18th
• 8 A.M. to 2 P.M.
• Outer Loop Recycling & Disposal Facility

Pre-bagged compost will sell for $2.50 per bag and a Bobcat scoop is $30. Proceeds from the compost sale benefit Brightside’s community education and beautification efforts. 

FREE Shredding & Drug Toss Event! Saturday, October 18, 2014 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. 1032 Phillips Lane, across from Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center. Citizens invited to dispose of expired drugs and shred confidential materials!

FREE Medical Clinic!

• Saturday, October 18th
• 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
• Sojourn Community Church, 1207 S. Shelby Street

Receive general health screenings, dental screenings, diabetes checks, hearing & vision screenings, etc... For additional information email medical@sojournchurch.com

Career Fair!

• October 21, 2014
• 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.
• Crowne Plaza Airport

The growing Coalition for Workforce Diversity (www.coalitionfwd.com) will be holding a Career Fair. The event is free for both job seekers and any employers looking to hire.  At this time, the following companies committed to the event: Dr. Pepper/Snapple, LabCorp, LG&E, UPS Worldport, Speedway, Republic Bank, LFPL, CEVA, Help at Home Inc., Crowne Plaza, The Hyatt Regency, etc. 

Training Opportunities:   

• Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m.
• The Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center, 160 Rochester Drive. 

Need to acquire manufacturing job skills before you apply for a job with local employers? The Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center offers a four-week Certified Production Training course, developed by the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council, to prepare job seekers for a manufacturing career. To register for the Nov. 3 - Dec. 5 (skip Thanksgiving Week) class, you must attend an Orientation Session on one of the above dates! Call (502) 276-9711, Ext. 4001, to pre-register for an Orientation Session. Call today. Fall classes are filling quickly!

One Evening, 98 Countries!

• Saturday, November 1st, 2014
• 6 P.M. to 10 P.M.
• The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd Street

This year's dinner celebrates the accomplishments of Americana Community Center and program participants over the last year as well as show appreciation for the dedication of donors, volunteers, and supporters. The night includes a silent auction, musical performances, a keynote address from Dr. Muhammad Babar, and Dawne Gee will serve as Master of Ceremonies. For further information or to purchase tickets go to http://www.razoo.com/story/One-Evening-98-Countries !

1st-Ever Crime College at Jefferson Community & Technical College! Saturday, November 8 9 A.M. 110 W. Chestnut Street The Crime Prevention College provides community leaders and local citizens with the tools and education they need to help the Louisville Metro Police Department decrease crime in our city. Registration is expected to fill quickly. To register, go to www.saferlouisville.com. Additional questions email to Lt. Andrea Brown andrea.brown@louisvilleky.gov or Renee Stigall patsy.stigall@louisvilleky.gov.

Workers Needed! Fill Openings At The Polls on Election Day - Tuesday, November 4th! To be placed on a Backup Election Officer List, complete an Election Officer application at http://www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/EOApplication. For more information, contact Election Officer Administrators 502.574.5532 or 502.574.6211 Jefferson County Election Center 502.574.6100.

Free Leaf Drop Off

• Drop-off will be available Tuesday – Saturday
• November 11 - December 6th
• Public Works Yard: 10500 Lower River Road (at Bethany Lane)  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Public Works East District Yard: 595 Hubbards Lane, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Public Works Waste Reduction Center: 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 For additional information go to  

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works

Legal Aid Society at South Central Neighborhood Place!

• Every Wednesday in October
• 10 A.M. to 1 P.M.
• 4255 Hazelwood Ave

A legal aid staff member will be on hand to answer questions, talk about cases that Legal Aid handles and provide referrals. Call 485-7130 for more information.

Oct. 20, Community Clothing Give-A-Way at South Central Neighborhood Place!

• October 20th
• 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.
• 4255 Hazelwood Ave

Individuals and families who need assistance with clothing are invited to select free items to prepare for the fall/winter seasons and to plan ahead for the spring/summer seasons. Call 485-7130 for more information.

Advertisement for an NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage by the Drink License:

• Michael J. Cain
• DBA/ Suzie Q’s Bar & Grill
• 501 West Evelyn Avenue

To mail a protest letter or further information click on the following: new location or ownership change.pdf

Volunteer opportunities at South Louisville Community Ministries!

Meals on Wheels: Meal delivery is Monday - Friday from 10:30 A.M. to noon. Meals are delivered to homebound seniors in South Louisville who are not able to prepare meals for themselves. Anyone interested can deliver as often as once a week or as little as once a month.

Food Packer: Food packers are responsible packing up food for clients at the Ministries’ office. The pantry is open from 1-4 P.M. every weekday. Volunteers provide food orders to families. Food packers also provide baby, personal and hygiene items per client request.  Additionally, volunteers are needed from 10-noon each weekday to help shelve food items and pre-pack orders.

Contact Ginny Williams or Kate Husk at 361-7763 if you are interested!