All Metro Council offices will be closed Monday July 4th in observance of the holiday. Have a very happy and safe 4th!! 

There will be no waste collection on Monday, July 5th in observance of the July 4th Holiday. All garbage, recycling, and yard waste will be collected on a one-day delay. 

Residents who rely on private waste haulers should consult those haulers about holiday collection schedules.

The Waste Reduction Center, our staffed recycling drop-off locations, and the Haz Bin hazardous waste disposal site, will be closed on Saturday, July 3. A map and complete list of the drop-off sites and regular operating hours can be found at our website

Individuals who need assistance scheduling a vaccine appointment or finding a vaccine site can:

• Call the LOU Health Helpline at (502)-912-8598.
• Visit vaccines.gov to find vaccine providers in your area
• Text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) to immediately receive addresses of nearby vaccination centers. 

There are additional options to host vaccine clinics where needed in the community. If you are part of a group, organization, neighborhood, or demographic interested in hosting a LouVax Mobile Mission you can reach out to LouVaxMobile@louisvilleky.gov or call the helpline to discuss setting up a vaccination event.

• Walgreens: Register Online 800-Walgreens (1-800–925–4733)   
• Kroger: Register Online 
• CVS: Register Online 800-746-7287 
• Costco
• Meijer
• St. Matthews Pharmacy
• Veterans
• Walmart

District 13 Vaccination Additional Sites:

• Kroger 5533 New Cut Rd
• Walmart 175 Outer Loop
• Kroger 5001 Mud Ln
• Walmart 11901 Standiford Plaza Dr
• Walgreens 11930 Standiford Plaza Dr
• Colectivo Latinx  8219 Minor Ln
• KOCH Filter 8401 Air Commerce Dr
• Fairdale Christian Church 9000 Brown Austin Rd

LouVax-Mobile needs volunteers. To learn more or to sign up CLICK HERE.

Team Kentucky’s Shot At A Million provides a great incentiveTeam Kentucky’s Shot At A Million provides a great incentive to Kentuckians to get their shot of hope: a COVID-19 vaccine! The drawings also raise awareness of how Kentuckians can obtain an appointment for one of the safe and effective vaccines.

Permanent residents of Kentucky who have received at least the first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines or the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are eligible. Permanent residents of Kentucky are eligible even if they received the vaccine in a different state.

Entry into the drawing must be completed at here. Entry requires your name, birthdate, email address, phone number, home address and the name and location of the place that provided you with the vaccine. Entry also requires agreement to the official rules of the drawing and agreement to allow the Kentucky Department for Public Health to verify your vaccination information

Announcement Dates:

• Friday, July 2, 2021
• Friday, July 30, 2021
• Friday, August 27, 2021

The city’s Meals on Wheels continues to operate delivering to more than 1240 homebound senior clients once per week with a five-frozen meal pack until daily, meal delivery can resume.  

Louisville’s senior congregate meal sites, which provide a nutritious lunch, socialization and activities for residents age 60 and over will begin reopening in stages by the end of the month. 

“We all look forward to being able to get back together, and we are excited to provide these nutritious meals on site to our seniors,” said Marvita Starks, program manager for the city’s Senior Nutrition Program.  “But even more important than the meals, is the social connection and wellbeing this service helps to foster among older residents.”

For updates on the reopening of congregate sites., call 502-574-6325 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/senior-nutrition-program

The Court Eviction Diversion Program is made possible because of a partnership with the Legal Aid Society.

Those facing possible eviction are encouraged to visit StopMyEviction.org to connect to assistance, or call (502) 308-3344 or visit louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoodplace to schedule an appointment at a Neighborhood Place location. Renters with a pending court case should call 502-574-1707. The Legal Aid Society can be reached at (502) 584-1254 and www.yourlegalaid.org

Neighborhood Block Watch is a crime prevention program with neighbors watching out for each other. If your neighborhood has them, use them! If not then request more information and start a Neighborhood Watch today! Contact Community Relations Programs at (502) 574-7427 or email LMPD Neighborhood Watch.

Start a Block Watch! Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change. Always lock your vehicle doors. Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. Consider additional lighting around your property. Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle

Make a police report! IT DOES HELP IN GETTING ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS IN OUR DISTRICT!

As the tragedy of the Surfside, Florida building collapse unfolds, many will seek to help victims and their families. BBB recommends that donors turn to established and experienced organizations that meet the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. However, we recognize that many turn to crowdfunding sites during times like this. BBB offers these additional points:

• How are crowdfunding sites different? Some crowdfunding platforms vet postings and projects better than others. Check out the site’s description of its procedures.
• Are photos used with permission? Some crowdfunding postings use pictures of victims without the family’s permission. Don’t assume there is a special connection just because a photo appears.
• How will collected funds be used? Will the funds be used to help pay for funerals, medical expenses, or some other purpose? Be cautious if the description is vague.
• How to avoid duplication of effort? Review recent announcements from government agencies and other institutions that address how they will be assisting victims. This can help donors identify crowdfunding postings that might be duplicating those efforts.
• What is the safest crowdfunding option?  It is safest to give to crowdfunding postings of people you personally know. If that is not possible, the next best circumstance is to find out if the funds collected by a posting are going to be forwarded and distributed by an established charitable organization. In that case, the organization can be checked out and the involvement of a third-party organization can provide an additional level of oversight and assurance.

The scholarship, which launched Oct. 1, allows eligible students in the Class of 2021 to begin postsecondary studies tuition-free at any Kentucky Community and Technical College school, including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky to pursue an associate degree or career credential, or take 60 hours of credit. The Evolve502 scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning Evolve502 will fund the difference between federal and state financial aid and college tuition.

The application takes about five minutes to complete online at evolve502.org/scholarship. Once applications are submitted and reviewed, applicants will receive a follow-up email with next steps including completing the federal financial aid form and applying to eligible colleges.

After careful consideration, the Riverview Independence Festival for 2021 has been cancelled.

We know that our Southwest Community is eager to gather together in celebration as our community heals from a year of turmoil and uncertainty. There will be plenty of opportunities to do so this summer and fall, but we are disappointed that it will not be at Riverview Festival this summer.

Mark your calendar for July 2, 2022 when we will return with the fun, family activities, and fireworks you have come to expect

LFPL will no longer charge fines for overdue items. With this change, Louisville officially joins library systems across the country who recognize that fines statistically do not ensure the return of borrowed materials. They merely create a barrier to library services that disproportionately affects people who need access the most.

If overdue fines have kept you from visiting the Library lately - please come back and see us. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

The 2021 Cultural Pass offers families in Greater Louisville with children ages 0-21 access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by 51 venues, free of charge, from June 1 through August 8, 2021.

The Cultural Pass is designed to inspire, explore, and discover new experiences. After going virtual last year, this year Cultural Pass will offer both virtual and in-person experiences so that every family can participate in a way that works for them!

How to Register (FREE)

Visit the Louisville Free Public Library’s website, https://www.lfpl.org/summerreading/,and follow link to sign up for the 2021 Cultural Pass and the Summer Reading Program.

For more information, visit https://fundforthearts.org/culturalpass/.

Guests will have the opportunity to view the world’s tallest life-sized, robotic dinosaurs, ranging from 5-foot-long baby triceratops to a 40-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex.

A Louisville Zoo membership or general admission ticket will allow guests to encounter the prehistoric period prior to extinction in “Dino Quest,” presented by Great Clips. Purchase tickets today at louisvillezoo.org/tickets.

For information about “Dino Quest” visit LouisvilleZoo.org/dino

1. Camps are listed on the website and filling fast.

• $100 holds your space
• LLH Members 10% discount
• Scholarships available

2.  Cultural Pass honored on Saturdays 11-3, Do a seek-n-find, Make a “twistie” bracelet, Color a Loomhouse coloring page, and Sample weaving. 
3. Drop-In Weaving Classes are $25 for a 2 hour session or $50 for all day, 10am-3pm.
4. $7 mini-weaving lessons are available Tues-Fri 10am-3pm or Sat 11am-4pm. Weave a “mug rug” coaster to take home. 

To keep our Young Friends safe this summer, we will continue to operate at 50% capacity. Masks, Social Distancing are required to enter the cabins. We will continue to run a HEPA filter in our Top House Studio indefinitely. Starting August 10, 2021, we will return to 100% capacity with masks no longer required to enter the cabins. 

• Follow our Instagram page @thelittleloomhouse(official) 
• Visit our online store https://thelittleloomhouse.square.site/ to view our featured Artists, Loomhouse items, and to make a purchase.
• If you’d like to purchase an item from the gift shop for pick-up, delivery, or to have an item shipped, visit our Shop & Camp/Class Sign up page. 

Hours 

• Tuesday-Friday 10am – 3pm    
• Saturday  11am – 4pm
• 2021 Closed Sunday & Monday -
• Holiday Closures Nov. 25, Dec. 24 & 25

328 Kenwood Hill Rd. Louisville, KY 40214 phone 502-367-4792

Smart watering is better for the environment and your pocketbook. This Earth Month, Louisville Water Company is sharing a few practical tips for efficient watering and healthy plants.   

With spring blooms popping up all over town, many people are itching to get back out into the garden! 

Whether you have a sprawling landscape or just a few pots on your porch, it is important to keep your plants watered appropriately so they will continue to thrive all season long.

CLICK FOR MORE WATERING TIPS 

LG&E is ready to help our customers and, as previously communicated, we are notifying customers with past due balances prior to disconnects resuming and doing the following: 

• Reminding customers of resources and assistance programs that may be available in their community. More information is available on our website.
• Helping customers manage their bill by providing options that allow customers to choose a payment plan for their past due balance that best meets their needs - extend their payment a few days or spread the amount evenly over 6 or 12 months.

Customers are encouraged to use our convenient self-service options which includes our new mobile app, online My Account, automated phone system.  For those customers who need further assistance, they can contact a customer representative.

In addition, our business offices are open to assist customers and are following CDC, state and federal COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. 

• Customers will need to ensure they pay their current bill amount, and any installment amounts by the due date each month to avoid disconnection of service.
• Customers can refer to their disconnection notices for information on options to avoid disconnection

Spring has definitely sprung and your grass is growing. Why not take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower?

You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community.

You can also get larger rebates on more powerful equipment with our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Professional program. Please see our website or call (502)574-6000 if you have any questions

To participate, purchase and plant an eligible shade tree on your residential property and apply to receive $30 back on up to three trees. This program is open to residents of Jefferson County, KY on a first-come, first-serve basis until all funds have been claimed. For full eligibility requirements or to apply, visit treeslouisville.org/rebate or find a brochure at your local garden center.

Dog of the Week - Huey

Huey's been there, done that and now, he just wants to settle down with a nice family. The 5-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix gets along great with other dogs but thinks he’s far too mature for the antics of the younger adoptable dogs. Huey would love to have a fur sibling who’s laidback and enjoys frequent naps, just like him. Huey’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter. He weighs about 60 lbs. and he’s already neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. To meet or adopt Huey, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Huey,  email animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov

Cat of the Week - Kristoff

Oh, kitty – look what kitten season purred in! Kristoff and fur baby friends are ready for forever homes. Adopt any kitten or BOGO by making a $100 donation to the Pay It Forward program. Every adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Kristoff is a super sweet, 3-month-old who is the purrfect cuddle buddy. To meet or adopt the recent foster graduate who is litter box trained, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road from 12-6pm daily. Walk-ins welcome! For more info about kitten adoptions, call 502-473PETS.visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open 12-6pm daily. 

To see all of the adoptable animals available at Louisville Metro Animal Services, visit their website here

Louisville Metro Police Department

Sign up for crime alerts from LMPD by clicking HERE

Sign up for Emergency Alerts by clicking HERE

Metro Police:

(Non Emergency)574-7111 or 574-2111

3rd Division: 574-2135

Anonymous Tipline:

574-LMPD (5673)

Metro Safe: 572-3460 or 574-7111

The Louisville Metro Council is now livestreaming all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.

The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99.  Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.

• To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
• If you would like to see the agenda for any of the Metro Council’s Committee meetings click here

In Louisville Metro, it is the responsibility of the person living in a home to keep the front and rear of the property clean. This area extends from the middle of the street out front to the middle of any alleyways to the rear or side of the property. This applies to litter as well as plants and trees that could impede the alleyway or street. Inspections, Permits and Licenses (IPL) could cite and possibly impose a fine if you've got a lot of debris and plant overgrowth. Thank you for adhering to the local property maintenance codes and keeping a clean neighborhood. 

Report:

• where it happened
• describe the vehicle(s) involved
• include license plate number(s) if available
• upload pictures if available

For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form visit our illegal dumping webpage.

Get directly involved in making Louisville a more litter-free community through the Report-A-Litterer program aimed at motorists who throw fast-food wrappers, cigarette butts, soda bottles or any type of litter out their car window. 

Report the license plate number to 311 to be verified (including a description of the vehicle) through the County Clerk's Office.  The owner of the vehicle will receive a letter saying that someone reported seeing litter being thrown from their vehicle, and reminding the owner that littering is punishable by a fine of up to $500 and/or up to a year in jail. An automobile litter bag also will accompany each letter. 

Click here to report Litterers.

Dare to Care Food Bank

First Baptist Church Fairdale 413 Fairdale Road 
Wednesdays - 3:30 to 6:00 pm
Phone:  368-9053
Website: https://daretocare.org/contact-us/