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District 13 Rising
An old saying reminds us that a rising tide raises all boats. We create a rising tide when we work together to make our community a safe, welcoming and positive place to live and work. I want to share two inspiring examples with you of caring people coming together to work for the good of our community.
First Baptist Church Fairdale – Caring in Action
Volunteers from FBCF will join us this Saturday, Oct. 25th, along with volunteers from Passport Health Plan, for Brightside’s Fall Community Clean-up. We’ll gather at the Playtorium at 8:30 a.m. for snacks and supplies, and fan out from there across our area to pick up trash and junk. Lead pastor, Josh Greene, points to this as just one way FBCF is committed to putting caring in action. We could use more volunteers, so come on out Saturday. Be sure to check out the excellent article Pastor Greene has written about Fairdale “on the rise.”
Wilderness Louisville – A Nature To Help
The Mayor’s Oct. 18th Fall Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest was a great morning of family fun. Shack in the Back, Fairdale DQ, Fairdale Pic Pac and Heine Brothers provided a brunch to benefit Willderness Louisville. |
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This new volunteer group is raising funds to support Jefferson Memorial Forest/Metro Parks’ Natural Areas. One of their first projects is raising $10,000 for new program shelters at the Forest. You can go online to learn more about this volunteer-driven initiative and make a donation to this 501(c)3 nonprofit operating under the direction of a board of directors chaired by former Mayor and County Judge Executive David Armstrong.
OBPA - October 30th
The Okolona Business & Professional Assn. meets at 7:30 a.m. at the Okolona Fire Station #1 Preston Hwy. Freddie Thrasher will talk about “The Power of Laughter in the Workplace.” Hot breakfast by Tumbleweed, sponsored by Sternberg Automotive. For RSVPs or more info email workwithamy@aol.com or call 439-5633.
SW Women’s Roundtable – Nov. 12th
Ho-ho-holiday Stress! Learn how to cope with the merriment and the madness that the holidays bring to our personal and professional world
The speaker, Martha Mather, is VP and COO for Our Lady of Peace, one of the largest free-standing, not-for-profit psychiatric hospitals in the US, and a service of KentuckyOne Health.
When & Where: Wednesday, November 12th - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM at National College - 4205 Dixie Highway.
RSVP: Event is free, but RSVPs requested to swwrt2013@gmail.com
Share a Story - Oct. 25th
Join Councilman David Yates at Share A Story Day in our brand new Southwest Regional Library! CM Yates will read a short story for children and their parents in the Children's Library.
WHEN: Saturday, October 25th at 10:00am
WHERE: Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Kentucky 40272
We hope everyone will come out and support this event to help keep kids interested in reading! Call 933-0029 for any questions.
Crime Prevention College – Nov. 8th
The Crime Prevention College provides community leaders and local citizens with tools and information to help LMPD decrease crime in our city. The Crime Prevention College will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the Jefferson Community and Technical College (110 W. Chestnut Street). Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Available slots are filling quickly.
To register, go to www.saferlouisville.com . Email questions to either Lieutenant Andrea Brown (Andrea.Brown@louisvilleky.gov) or Renee Stigall (Patsy.Stigall@louisvilleky.gov).
Leaf Drop-Off Sites Open Nov. 11th
Three leaf disposal locations available
Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection will have the option to dispose of them at drop-off sites Tuesday through Saturday each week November 11 through December 6. The service will not be available on Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving.
Leaf drop-off is a joint service of Metro Public Works and Metro Parks. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used for transport must be disposed of off-site by residents. The leaves will be used as compost material.
The Solid Waste Management Division of Metro Public Works recommends using the following disposal methods before using the drop-off service:
Best: For a healthier lawn, mulch leaves with a lawnmower and let them settle into the turf system along with grass clippings and trimmings as a natural fertilizer and weed deterrent.
Next Best: Place yard waste in 20-40 gallon reusable containers with handles (old style trash cans) to reduce the need for continual purchase of single-use bags.
Still Good: Place yard waste in paper bags designed for yard waste collection or in compostable plastic bags that meet ASTM D6400 standards.
Drop-off will be available Tuesday – Saturday at the following locations and hours:
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Public Works Yard - 10500 Lower River Rd (at Bethany Lane) - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Public Works East District Yard - 595 Hubbards Lane - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Public Works Waste Reduction Ctr - 636 Meriwether Ave - Tu-Fri – 9 am-5 pm and Sat. 9am-3pm
Poll Workers Needed!
Fill Openings At The Polls on Election Day - Tuesday, November 4th! To complete an Election Officer application, go to www.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/EOApplication. For more information, contact Election Officer Administrators 574.5532 or 574.6211 Jefferson County Election Center 574.6100.
Waverly Dog Run Update
In the past decade, numerous dog parks have popped up across Jefferson County, giving pets room to safely run and play. But Southwest Louisville residents noticed a problem: The parks were mostly concentrated in the eastern half of the county, and they had to travel at least 10 miles to reach them.
That will change by the end of the year when the Louisville Dog Run Association opens a new location in Waverly Park off Arnoldtown Road. Read more from the Courier Journal here!
Hiring Opportunities and Job Fairs
There is a lot going on in the Greater Louisville job market during October! Employers are hiring and want to talk with job seekers. Keep up-to-date at the KentuckianaWorks website to find Hot Job News and training opportunities, workshops, job fairs and orientations for training on the new Events Calendar.
Check out these opportunities to meet employers with jobs face-to-face, at job and career fairs or online:
Oct. 27 Career Fair for variety of employers
The Kentucky Career Center, located at 600 W. Cedar St. has invited employers from a wide variety of business sectors, including Healthcare, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing to a Career Fair. Employers will be interviewing that day. Bring your photo ID, Social Security card and copies of your resume. Dress professionally for an interview.
Job seekers can pre-register online at Client Track or Focus Career before Oct. 27. If you don't have computer access, arrive between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.on Oct. 27 to complete the registration process.
Help Available at Kentucky Career Centers
Learn about the employment services you can receive at a Kentucky Career Center each Wednesday and Friday in October. One-hour orientations are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn how to network while you're searching for a job. Various activities periodically offered, so check with the Career Center.
Find out how you can access 4,000 free online courses that can help you become a better job candidate through the ResCare Academy during an Orientation Session each Thursday in October. The Orientation Session at 600 W. Cedar St. begins at 1 p.m. The session at the Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, is at 3 p.m. Find out more online.
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