| Dear Neighbor,
While there is still much we don't know about the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and its future in our community and the broader impact here in the United States, you should know that Louisville Metro is working on a plan to address this virus and its spread in our community.
The Mayor and his counterparts in the 82 small cities in Jefferson County have been working with public and private hospitals and other healthcare providers to make sure resources and procedures are in place when an infected person comes or returns to Louisville.
Please know that all of these organizations, together with Dr. Sarah Moyer, the Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness Director, are working together on this situation.
I sat down with Dr. Moyer last week and we discussed some important things I wanted to share with you and your family:
1) Louisville has handled public health situations well before (remember the Hepatitis A outbreak, H1N1 scare, and HIV outbreak in Indiana over the past few years). Louisville Metro was instrumental in helping stem those tides.
2) Louisville citizens are at much greater risk (right now) from seasonal flu than from COVID-19. Louisville has 7,800+ confirmed flu cases and 8 deaths so far this year.
3) The best defense is frequent (and more frequent) 20-second hand washing. Especially before and after eating, using the restroom, or interacting with many people. Also, refrain from touching your face as much as possible.
Please do what you can to keep your family safe. There is certainly reason to be concerned about this new virus, especially given the lack of our understanding of it and little guidance for what its trajectory may be.
Don't hesitate to reach out to our office or the Health Department if you have additional questions or concerns.
Thank you,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
Free fun, exercise and teamwork is in the mix this spring as Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering a free tee-ball league for children ages six and under.
Sign-ups will continue through March 6, and again, participation is free. Parents can sign up at louisvillerbi.leagueapps.com or at the following community centers:
- Beechmont Community Center, 205 Wellington Avenue, 40214
- California Community Center, 1600 W. St. Catherine Street, 40210
- Cyril Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213
- Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Boulevard, 40205
- Molly Leonard Community Center, 640 N. 27th Street, 40212
- Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218
- Parkhill Community Center, 1703 South 13th Street, 40210
- South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Boulevard, 40208
- Southwick Community Center, 3621 Southern Avenue, 40211
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane, 40272
Games begin April 11 and will be played at Wyandotte Park, 1104 Beecher Street, 40215. Louisville Parks and Recreation is also seeking coaches and volunteers to help run the league. For more information, call (502) 574-4515 or e-mail Brady Buckley at Brady.Buckley@louisvilleky.gov.
Louisville Parks and Recreation is partnering with Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Reviving Baseball In Inner Cities (RBI) program to increase interest and participation in the game of baseball and softball as well as to encourage academic participation and the value of teamwork. RBI operates in 200 cities worldwide.
Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Lane.
March 9, 6:30 p.m
 Many of us return our plastic shopping bags to groceries and other stores, but now Kroger is now accepting plastic overwrap, plastic cereal box liners, and shipping envelopes and bubble wrap. For more information, and a larger version of the above image, click here.
AARP Tax-Aide, has a mission to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older.
For a full AARP schedule and listing, including sites in Southern Indiana and mobile sites, visit http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org or call (502) 394-3443.
To help the tax professional accurately determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring:
- Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
- Copy of 2019 tax return with all attachments and schedules
- W-2s and 1099s from your employers
- Other 1099s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
- 1095-A for health insurance
- 1098 for education credit, plus a detailed financial statement from the school
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit as well as savings account number (if applicable)
- Childcare information, including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
- Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self-employed
Additional tax information that may be required
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All 10 Louisville metro-owned golf courses will be open for play beginning this Sunday, March 1.
Shawnee, Crescent Hill and Bobby Nichols golf courses had been closed for the winter but will re-open Sunday. Charlie Vettiner, Cherokee, Iroquois, Long Run, Seneca, Sun Valley and Quail Chase golf courses have remained open during the winter with limited hours during inclement weather.
Those interested in making a tee time can call the course of their choice, visit the Parks website or download the Louisville Parks and Recreation app.
Yearly passes are also available by visiting the golf desk at the Joe Creason Park administration building, located in Joe Creason Park across from the Louisville Zoo.
ABOUT LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF:
Louisville's 10 public golf courses offer a quality golfing experience, with several consistently ranking among Kentucky's best and most challenging courses. The courses meet the needs of everyone from beginners to scratch golfers. For more information, visit bestparksever.com.
Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 502/937-9051 (9 holes) Manager: Louisville Parks and Recreation
Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane, 502/267-9958 (18 holes) Pro: Patrick Vadden
Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road, 502/458-9450 (9 holes) Manager: Louisville Parks and Recreation
Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road, 502/896-9193 (9 holes) Pro: George “Moe” Demling
Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 502/363-9520 (18 holes) Pro: Greg Basham
Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 502/245-9015 (18 holes) Pro: Tommy Betz
Quail Chase Golf Course, 7000 Cooper Chapel Road, 502/239-2110 (27 holes) Pro: Craig Heibert
Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Road, 502/458-9298 (18 holes) Pro: Kevin Greenwell
Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway, 502/776-9389 (18 holes) Pro: First Tee of Louisville
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 502/937-9228 (18 holes) Pro: Grant Humme
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering free radon test kits while supplies last.
You can request a kit by calling 574-6650 or visiting https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/radon.
Radon is a gas that you cannot smell, taste or see. It forms naturally when uranium, radium and thorium break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes in through cracks and gaps in homes and other buildings. Radon can cause lung cancer through prolonged exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, behind smoking, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, causing between 15,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
The entire state of Kentucky is at high risk for radon exposure with about 40 percent of homes estimated to have unsafe levels. The only way to know if radon exists at dangerous levels in your home is to test for it.
For more information click here!
For low-income families in Louisville, the City may provide home repairs in dire emergency situations. If you or someone you know has need for this assistance, please contact their office directly. Learn more from the program's website here.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
- Not available on rental property.
- Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff)
- May receive assistance once in a five year period.
- Louisville-Jefferson County residents only
TYPES OF REPAIRS
- Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
- A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
- Electrical repairs/upgrades.
- Water Line repairs/replacement.
- Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
- Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
- Gas Line leaks.
For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov
Get involved in Louisville Metro government and governance by joining one of the 80+ boards and commissions that oversee and advise public officials on how to best move our city forward. Here are just a few of the boards that are looking for additional members. Click here or on their name to learn more.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Board of Zoning Adjustment
Brightside, Inc.
Code Enforcement Board
Commission for Persons with Disabilities
Commission on Public Art
Community Action Partnership Administering Board
County Law Library
Criminal Justice Commission Board
Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
East Urban Core Neighborhood Advisory Group
Ethics Commission
Extension Board
Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
KentuckianaWorks Greater Louisville Workforce Development Board
Landmarks Commission
Library Advisory Commission
Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
NuLu Review Overlay District Committee (Advisory)
PARC (Parking Authority of River City, Inc.)
Parks Advisory Commission, Louisville and Jefferson County
Planning Commission
Revenue Commission
Science Center Board of Directors
Suburban Fire Protection District Board of Trustees: Buechel
TARC Board of Directors
Tree Advisory Committee
Urban Renewal Commission
Zoo Foundation Board
The Louisville Free Public Library has much more to offer than just books you can check out. They offer free internet access, books on tape, CDs, DVDs, and many classes and events for kids, teens, and adults. Click the photo or name to see what programs are available:
2816 Del Rio Place 40220
(502) 574-1795
3940 Grandview Ave. 40207
(502) 574-1771
4800 Exeter Ave. 40218
(502) 479-6160 |
