 Veterans Day Parade &
Massing of the Colors 11:11 A. M.
Location: Downtown Louisville – 4th and Chestnut Streets, north on 4th to Main and west on Main to 6th Street; the first unit will arrive at the Review Stand, north side of Main between 4th & 5th in the American Life Plaza area (formerly KY Center), at 11:11 a.m. The Massing of the Colors will take place at the Review Stand as soon as the last parade unit passes that position at approximately noon.
Week
of Valor activities include:
Monday,
November 10, 6 - 9 p.m. Kentucky
Veterans of Year Banquet More information: www.kentuckyveteransoftheyear.org. Contact:
John Mustain, (502) 637-4440 or jmustain@efky.org
Tuesday,
November 11, 11 a.m. Veterans
Day Parade & Massing of the Colors
A
related community event, the rededication of the Vietnam Memorial at the foot
of the Big Four Bridge, will take place at Waterfront Park at 2 p.m. More
information: www.louvetparade.com.
Wednesday,
November 12, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Employment
& Transitions Over the Lifespan: Promoting Veteran Cultural Competence in
Service Provision Contact: Dr. Michiel A. "Riaan" van Zyl,
(502) 852-2430 or mavanz01@exchange.louisville.edu
Thursday,
November 13, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Spalding
University Veterans Health and Resource Fair Contact: John
Penezic, (502) 759-0180 or jpenezic@spalding.edu
Saturday,
November 15, 8 a.m. Seven
Counties Services & University of Louisville Week of Valor 5K Run/Walk with
Our Heroes Register
online at www.runwithourheroes.org. Contact: Gwen
Cooper, (502) 498-0783 or gcooper@sevencounties.org
Week
of Valor: Community Service Projects for Homeless Veterans and Veteran
Families
Visit
www.vcalouisville.org for a list of
dates and volunteer opportunities. To
learn more about Mayor’s Week of Valor events and the Veterans Community
Alliance of Louisville, visit www.vcalouisville.org.
 Opportunity
to Speak on a Proposed Increase to the Minimum Wage
Monday, November 10th at 6:00 pm
The Metro Council’s Labor and Economic
Development Committee is offering the public a chance to weigh in on an
ordinance that calls for gradually increasing the minimum wage in Metro
Louisville to $10.10 by the year 2017.
The Meeting will be
November 10th at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers, City Hall, 601 w. Jefferson
Street.
10 slots are available for those
who wish to speak in favor of the ordinance, and 10 slots available for those
to speak in opposition. Each person will be allowed to speak for 3 minutes.
If anyone who has not previously spoken before the
committee, would like to sign-up, contact the
Metro Council Clerk’s office at 574-3902. Anyone wanting to speak must leave
the information below with the clerk’s office when they call:
First Name and Last Name
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Whether you will be speaking in support or opposition
All Council meetings are carried live on
Metro TV, Time Warner Cable Channel 25. You can also watch the meetings online
by going to the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk
and click the “Watch Meetings Online” link.
Community Events
"Sing Thanks!"
is a community Thanksgiving Musical
Celebration being held on Sunday, November 9th at St. Thomas More Catholic
Church located at 6105 South Third Street. The program will begin at 3:30
p.m. Several local church choral groups and soloists will be joining
together in an uplifting service. An offering of non-perishable food
and cash donations will be gathered during the event to support the ministries'
programs. All are invited to this free ceelebration.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to make a
difference during this holiday. Donations may be dropped
More information about the agency, volunteering, donating, and the
"Sing Thanks!" event can be found at www.slcm.org, found on
Facebook, or by calling Yvette Livers at South Louisville Community
Ministries, 361-7763.
 Sts.
Mary & Elizabeth Hospital $9 Million Dollar Emergency Dept. Expansion Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking was held Monday for a $9 million dollar renovation and expansion to Sts. Mary &
Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Department that serves District 21 and Southwest Metro Louisville. South Louisville Council Members and US Rep. John Yarmuth joined SME President, Jennifer Nolan at the groundbreaking.
The project will enlarge the emergency department to 36 beds
from 28, add modular walls for increased privacy and more than double the
department's size. The project will also include new technology, and it is
expected to improve work flow in the department and decrease patient wait
times.
The renovation is expected
to take 18 months to complete.
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 Crime Prevention
College Registration
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. The Crime Prevention College will
take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Jefferson Community
and Technical College located at 110 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY, 40202.
To register, go to www.saferlouisville.com. Breakfast and
lunch will be provided. Any additional questions can be emailed to Lieutenant
Andrea Brown at andrea.brown@louisvilleky.gov
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Iroquois Library
November 2014 Programs
Children’s Programs:
Storytimes
Babies:
Mondays at 10:15 and 11:15 and Saturday, November 1 at 10:15
Toddlers: Wednesdays at 11:15
Preschoolers: Wednesdays at 10:15 /
Fridays at 1:30
Family Storytimes – Saturday, November
15 at 10:15 and Thursday, November
20 at 6:30
4H Club - Thursday, November 6 at 6 pm.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Thursdays, November 13 at 6
p.m. Sign up at 574-1720.
Grocery Store Play Literacy – Saturday, November 15 at 10:15
Nutcracker Storytime - Thursday, November 20 at 6:30
Teen Programs
Teen
Tuesday Every
week at 3:30
November 11 – Database Races
November 18 – Mockingjay Party
November 25 – College Prep Checklist
Teen
Lounge Thursdays at 3:30 board games / art supplies
Crescendo
Teen Book Club - Saturday, November 8
at 2 p.m.
Maker
Afternoon - Thursday, November 13 at
3:30
International Programs
Saturdays at 3 p.m. English
Conversation Club -
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 Update Your Resume: English / Spanish
Saturday, November 15 at 12:30 French Circle
Saturday, November 22 at 1 p.m. Concert by Cuban musician
Rafael Sanchez
Adult Programs
Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m. My Journey into Veganism
Tuesday, November 11 at 1:30 Book Discussion My Life in France by Julia Child
Tuesday, November 11 at 2:30 Iroquois
Friends of the Library
Computer Classes
Wednesday, November 12 at 10 a.m. Internet Basics
Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. Update Your Resume: English / Spanish
Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. Microsoft
Word I
Thursday,
November 20 at 10 a.m. eBooks for Tablets and Smartphones
Thursday, November
20 at 11 a.m. eBooks for Kindles –
Thursday,
November 20 at 12 p.m. eBooks for Basic eReaders
Wednesday, November 26 at 10 a.m. Email
Basics
New South Central Regional Library to be Built
 Mayor Greg Fischer has announced that the new South Central
Regional Library in Okolona will be able to start construction within a year
thanks in part to a major grant announced today.
The grant comes from the Public Library Facility Construction
program of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA). The
Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) is one of ten libraries statewide that
were awarded KDLA grants, representing the largest funding for library
construction in Kentucky history.
The total price tag for construction, books, computers and
furnishings is estimated at $14.5 million, with $6 million coming from the
state, $6 million in capital funds proposed by Mayor Fischer, and the
additional $2.5 million to be raised from private donors. The state grant will
provide $460,000 annually for the next 20 years and will be used to pay debt
service on bonds issued by the city. Construction of the library is
slated to begin in 2016.
Members of the community are invited to attend the following
Public Meetings:
Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 p.m. in the Okolona Library Meeting
Room, 7709 Preston Highway
Wednesday, December 3, 6:30 p.m. in the Okolona Library Meeting
Room, 7709 Preston Highway
Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. hosted by Councilwoman Madonna
Flood at Okolona Fire Station #1, 8501 Preston Highway
Get Updates, Share Input for Plans to Build a
Better
Dixie Highway
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
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6:00-8:00pm
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National College, 4205 Dixie Highway
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Informal format (stop by anytime between 6 and 8 pm)
Next Tuesday evening a public meeting will be held regarding the
upcoming Dixie Highway Improvement Project, or "Dixie Do-over" as it
has been dubbed. At this meeting, project leaders will present the latest
plans that have been developed and lay out a timeline for how the initiative
will unfold. Handouts containing information about the project, comments
sheets, and displays will be available.
Representatives from Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets, the
KY Transportation Cabinet, and their consultants will be available to answer
questions. Written and oral comments will be accepted during the meeting
and will then be made part of the public record for this project.
Meet with a WeCare
Representative with LG&E
A representative from WeCare at
LG&E will be on hand at all Neighborhood Place locations this month to talk
with interested persons about energy efficiency and energy usage and provide
valuable information on ways to save money on their utility bills. WeCare staff
will also determine if households are eligible for a variety of free services
including air duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall insulation,
programmable thermostats and much more. Call 1-800-356-5467 for more
information. Closest locations for
District 21 residents are:
- Nov. 12 at First
Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 8 a.m.- noon
- Nov. 14 at South Central
Neighborhood Place, 4255 Hazelwood Ave., 8 a.m. – noon
 Saturday,
November 15th
10 A.M. Iroquois Park
Meet near the shelter at Amphitheater. It’s a free walking program for anyone who’s interested in taking
steps to improve their health. Each walk is hosted by a KentuckyOne
Health. For additional information visit the Website: www.walkwithadoc.org
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 34th Annual
Light Up Louisville
will
be Nov. 28, the Friday after Thanksgiving, at 4th and Main streets
with lights, fireworks, Santa Claus and the city Christmas tree. 40 Nights of
Lights – which will kick-off the holiday then keep downtown glowing
throughout the season with nightly light shows, trees and decorations
along a four-block corridor of 4th St.
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 Leaf Drop Off
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.
Drop-off will be available Tuesday – Saturday at the following locations
and hours:
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Public Works Yard: 10500 Lower River Road (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 Center: 636
Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Volunteer Opportunities
 Metro Boards & Commissions
If your interest in
volunteering is serving on one of Louisville Metro Government's boards and
commissions, to offer your time and
your talents to improve the quality of life in our community, we have
approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest,
including business and economic development, land planning, parks and
recreation, public health and public safety.
You can complete an
on-line application so the Office of Boards and Commissions can contact you
when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.
List of Boards & Commissions
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 BLITZ 2014:
Saturday, November 8th & 15th
over 600 volunteers working in teams will help almost 300 senior
or disabled home owners and renters to tighten up their windows, install
interior plastic storm covers and help with other weatherizing tasks. Click here for the 2014 Blitz! Volunteer Registration
Packet
Since 1982 Project Warm has provided free weatherization services
for people who meet the eligibility criteria, including both home owners and
renters of seniors and disabled residents. .
Volunteers, you are still needed, especially on November 15th. We have extended our Blitz volunteer
registration deadline.
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 South Louisville
Community Ministries
Meals on Wheels:
Meals are between 10:30-12, Monday-Friday. Meals are delivered to
homebound seniors in South Louisville who are not able to prepare meals for
themselves. Pick up sites include St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and the
Beechmont Community Center. 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. Our pantry is open from 1-4PM every weekday. We
can use volunteers during that time to provide food orders to families.
Additionally, we can use volunteers from 10-noon each weekday to help
shelve food items and pre-pack orders.
Please consider giving your time to help neighbors in need. Please contact Ginny Williams or Kate Husk at
361-7763 if you are interested!.
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 4th Annual
Free Coat
Exchange
Friday November 28,
2014 10am-1pm
someone has a coat they
do not need-
someone needs a coat
they do not have
We welcome anyone who would
like to volunteer during the event. At the end of the day we donate any extra
coats to non profits to give away. Please join us at one of the following
locations:
Save-A-Lot Food Store
4148 Taylor Blvd. Contact Craig Oeswein (502) 367-8433 taylorsavelot@hotmail.com
Schmitt's Florist parking lot 5050 Poplar Level Road Contact Russ Schmitt 502 969 8579 russ@schmittsflorist.org
Drop off sites:
St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 1206 Maple Lane,
Anchorage, Ky. Contact Bob LaMontagne 502-253-0601 boblam12@gmail.com
,
Mary Queen Of Peace St. Helen Campus 4005 Dixie Highway Contact Fr Tom 502
448-4008 tgentile29@insightbb.com.
The Fashion Post Contact Bob Bayersdorfer 502) 423-6700
bob@the fashionpost.com 2420 Lime Kiln Lane Suite F
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 Brennan House Holiday House Tours
If you love history and old houses you can be an excellent
tour guide! We need the help in order to provide a
fantastic experience for all visitors.
Please send an EMAIL if you are interested in
becoming a Brennan House Volunteer. Each volunteer must attend an orientation
and will receive a pair of tickets to the Brennan House Holiday House Tours.
Volunteers
will be needed every Saturday and Sunday starting November 29th to January 4th!
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District 21 Calendar |
November 7- 9th Fall Book Sale Friends of the
Louisville Free Public Library South Louisville Community Center – Gym
2911 Taylor Blvd. Fri. 6:00 - 9:00pm (Friends Only), Sat.
9:00-5:00pm,. Sun. 1:00-5:00pm.
November 8 Crime
Prevention College at the Jefferson Community and Technical College located at 110
W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY, 40202.
Registration to fill quickly, so don't delay. To register, go to www.saferlouisville.com.
November 8th 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Low
Cost Rabies Clinic The Salvation Army 1010 Beecher Street, Louisville,
KY 40215 Sponsored by Councilwoman Marianne Butler, District 15 LMAS’
staff veterinarian will administer rabies vaccines and implant microchips at
affordable prices!
November 9th 3:30 pm "Sing Thanksgiving" St Thomas More Church 6105 So. 3rd St. Community Thanksgiving Celebration Program.
November 10th
– 15th Mayor’s Week of Valor
November 11th
– Veterans Day Parade 11:11am 6th & Main St.
November
11th 2:00pm –
Dedication of new flagpole at Big Four Bridge in honor of Vietnam Veterans
November 11th
6:00 – 8:00pm Dixie Hwy Improvement Project Public Meeting National
College 4205 Dixie Hwy
Saturday each week November 11 through December 6. Three leaf disposal locations will be available for Louisville Metro residents not mulching autumn leaves into their lawns or using curbside collection. Leaf drop-off is a joint service of Metro Public Works and Metro Parks
November 12th - 8:30-10:00 AM Southwest
Women's Roundtable meeting National College Auditorium, 4205 Dixie Hwy. RSVP: Requested
for this free event: swwrt2013@gmail.com
November 15th
11:00am Moreman Family Chapel Dedication of new art glass windows. 7410 Moreman Rd. 40272 call 935-6809 for
info. www.riverside-landing.org
November 20th 11:45 am - 1:00 pm South Louisville Business Association Meeting - Legislative Update Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Assembly Room Bluegrass Ave.
November
28th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Free Coat Exchange Contact
Ted Loebenberg, 401-952 6566 info@freecoatexchange.org
for information and locations
November 28th Light Up Louisville at 4th and Main streets
Louisville Metro Offices Closed
No Garbage Pickup Service
Nov. 27th & 28th: Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 25th Christmas Day
Jan. 1, 2015 New Years Day
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