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The Louisville Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs, and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats game under regular circumstances.
These two nights are Wednesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 8th. Both games begin at 6:30 pm.
Examples include mentoring organizations, social service agencies, underprivileged kids groups, and many more.
To request tickets in advance, organizations should contact:
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Amanda Barr, Louisville Bats – abarr@batsbaseball.com
- Please include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name, mailing address, daytime phone number, email, game date and number of tickets requested
- Please indicate if any accessible seats are needed.
- Email is preferred, but if email is not available, you may also contact Amanda Barr at 502-614-4512.
 Bluewater Dx Lab is hosting another "Mobile" Covid Testing site at Highland Park Christian Church.
The start date will be Monday, August 23
Operation Times: Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
- Driver's License or ID needed
- Insurance Card (if available or SSN if no insurance)
Street Rightsizing, formerly referred to as a “road diet,” is restriping a road from four lanes to three lanes - that is, two travel lanes with a two-way center turn lane (see diagram). The benefits of Rightsizing include: improved safety, reduced speeding, and improved predictability, reallocating space for bicyclists and pedestrians, and an overall enhanced experience while traveling the corridor. In order to maximize efficiency and reduce cost, Rightsizing projects are often implemented at the time of repaving. Learn more about Street Rightsizing here: www.louisvilleky.gov/rightsizing
Each year, there are an average of 6,600 injuries and 76 deaths on Louisville city streets. This loss of human life is unacceptable. Metro Public Works' Vision Zero Safety Program is a global strategy which emphasizes a shared responsibility between road users and transportation infrastructures in achieving zero traffic-related fatalities. With that goal in mind, a section of Taylor Boulevard in Louisville's South End, between Barry Blvd. and Winkler Ave. is scheduled for Rightsizing during the weekend of August 21, 2021, weather-permitting; to improve user safety in the corridor.
To view the entire scope of the project and related statistics visit: https://louisvilleky.gov/public-works/document/taylor-blvd-winkler-rightsizing
 Louisville Water's work on the Southwest Jefferson County transmission main is progressing.
The above postcard has been mailed to customers impacted by their work on Lucille Goepper and Kerrick.
Beginning in September Louisville Water will start work on Goepper.
 Exhibit opens September 9 at the Main Library, 301 York Street
Following the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, New Yorkers did something rather unexpected, they took photographs – lots of them. What began as a single photo hung in the window of a SoHo storefront became perhaps the most important crowdsourcing photo exhibition of our time. The resulting collection, here is new york: the september 11 photographs, returns to the Main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy.
The exhibition features 500 photographs taken the day of and in the aftermath of the September 11 attack, by professional photographers and amateurs alike. The images are presented without titles or commentary. The result is both a vivid reminder of the horror of that day, and a celebration of the human spirit and strong determination of New Yorkers and Americans in general.
here is new york will be on display at the Main Library (301 York Street), September 9 - November 14 as part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. An opening reception and panel discussion, United We Stood: Memories of 9/11, will be held at the Main Library on September 9 at 6:30 p.m. Moderator Melissa Swan and panelists Elizabeth Kramer (former employee in the Peace Corps’ New York office at the World Trade Center), Pete Longton (photojournalist who covered Ground Zero for WHAS-11), and Charles Traub (photographer/educator, co-founder of here is new york) will recall their first-hand experiences during and following the attacks.
The Louisville Public Library's collection of the here is new york photographs was a gift of Charles Traub and his family to the Library. Charles Traub was one of the original founding organizers of the exhibition in New York, and managed it with colleagues through the course of its exhibitions from 2001 to 2003. Mary Cadden Traub and Aaron Traub were part of a core group who maintained the organization's activities throughout those same years. The Traubs are natives of Louisville, Kentucky.
The panel discussion and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit LFPL.org/Exhibits.
 SWDT is now accepting applications for their Fall 2021 and Spring 2021 cohorts. Applications are open now through Monday, August 30, 2021. Calendars for sessions are listed on their website. http://swdreamteam.org/futuredreamers/
Future Dreamers is a community-centered leadership course that cultivates a network of lifelong advocates and ambassadors for South and Southwest, builds community social capital, and acts as a pipeline to fill leadership roles in the city with members and supporters of South Louisville. Leaders explore Asset-Based Community Development, Neighborhood Development, Local Economies, Local Government, and Arts & Culture.
Now in its third year, the Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy has graduated 40 leaders from 13 zip codes.
 According to a release from the Department of Public Health and Wellness, mosquitos in four different Louisville ZIP codes have been infected with West Nile virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says West Nile is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the United States. Most people infected with West Nile virus either show no symptoms or relatively mild symptoms, less than one percent of infected people develop a serious neurologic illness such as encephalitis or meningitis. The health department said people over 60 or those who have certain medical conditions, like cancer, diabetes or kidney disease, are at a greatest risk for severe disease. Area codes affected in Louisville include 40205, 40212, 40214, and 40215.
WHAS 11
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/health/mosquitoes-west-nile-virus-louisville/417-f736371a-d234-426d-8188-b8b2f22a0e8b
 COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Jefferson County and across Kentucky. In just two weeks we have moved from the yellow, or second safest zone, past orange, to red, or the most critical zone.
Nearly all serious illnesses and deaths are among people who are not vaccinated. Anyone 12 and older can easily get vaccinated virtually any day. The best way to access vaccines is at the website https://www.vaccines.gov/. Enter your zip code and vaccine sites near you will appear. You’ll find links to click and numbers to call.
For residents who don’t have access to technology or have difficulty using an online process, the staff at Louisville Metro’s COVID-19 Helpline, (502) 912-8598, can assist with scheduling an appointment.
Maps with vaccination rates by zip code are here. Higher rates are in darker green colors.
To stay informed on vaccine efforts in Louisville, including pop-up clinics all over town, click here.
 Time is running out to sign up for the GP Awareness 5K benefitting G-Pact, to be held Saturday and Sunday August 14th and 15th. Go to the link below, click on the link to sign up and don't forget to share this with your friends and family!!
https://fb.me/e/1SqsoH8rT
 Councilwoman Holton Stewart in partnership with Mr. Josh Tewsley proudly supports Gastroparesis Awareness Warriors!
In support of August being Gastroparesis Month CW Holton Stewart issued the following Proclamation:
Proclamation:
To all whom these letters shall come, Greetings: Know ye, that the Louisville Metro Council hereby Proclaims: August 2021 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month.
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is delayed stomach emptying in the absence of any observable obstruction or blockage; and
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis has a host of debilitating and life altering symptoms which include: retching, stomach fullness after a normal sized meal, early fullness (satiety) or the inability to finish a meal, bloating, as well as stomach discomfort or pain, chronic nausea and vomiting, malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss and/or weight gain; and
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis generally affects 5% of the population and isn’t widely known; and
WHEREAS, Gastroparesis currently has no known cure along with limited treatment options; and
WHEREAS, August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, during which advocates and research groups alike work to focus attention on important health messages about Gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues with the goal of improving understanding of Gastroparesis to help patients and families manage the condition, and encourage preventative strategies.
Now, Therefore, in the absence of adequate awareness, research and understanding, the Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Proclaims August as Gastroparesis Awareness Month and urge all citizens, groups and physicians to educate themselves on this disease so that collectively, we can work towards a cure and better understanding.
 Louisville is making additional funding available for its COVID-19 Utility Relief Program, starting with $2.5 million to help residents who have fallen behind on Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) bills as a result of COVID-19.
The funds are designed to assist residents with a past-due amount on an active LG&E account. The outstanding balance must have occurred since March 16, 2020, and customers will need to attest they have had a financial hardship during the pandemic.
Customers with outstanding balances could receive a one-time credit for up to $1,000 on LG&E bills.
An additional $2.5 million will be shared with Louisville Water Co. in the coming weeks; details on that spending are not yet finalized.
Funding for the Utility Relief Program comes from the first round of American Rescue Plan Local Fiscal Recovery funds (ARP), which have been approved to address the city’s most urgent needs. The LG&E funds will be distributed by the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) via the Neighborhood Place network.
Schedule a drop off appointment in advance at one of four Neighborhood Place Drop Boxes. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-977-6636 or online at LGEHelp.itfrontdesk.com.
The federally funded LIHEAP Summer Cooling is also currently operating, providing cooling assistance for qualified residents separated in two components, Subsidy and Crisis. Eligible households can apply for one or both components. Households must meet eligibility requirements, with a household income at or below 150% of the Kentucky median income.
LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is also administered through the Office of Resilience and Community Services. Check here for eligibility and how to apply.
For more information, contact https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services, call Metro United Way’s help referral service at 211, or Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000 or email https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311
 More Information here:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
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A local consumer reported a Facebook “winning user” scam. The user received a message from what appeared to be a FB friend, asking if they had gotten their FB “winning user” payout yet, which was worth as much as $100,000. BBB reminds consumers that FB is not awarding money to users!
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Don’t fall for a Publisher’s Clearing House sweepstakes scam! A local consumer was told via phone that she won but needed to make a down payment on her winnings with a Vanilla VISA gift card. Do not agree to pay money upfront for any sweepstakes you’ve allegedly won!
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BBB is seeing more scammers use fraudulent QR codes to trick consumers. Before scanning a QR code, verify the source. Don’t open any links from strangers and install a QR reader with added security (some antivirus companies offer QR scanner apps that check the safety of a link before you open it).
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A local consumer reported to BBB he’d received a phone call alleging his social security number was associated with money laundering. The consumer was told he could purchase a new social security number by buying gift cards and providing the gift card numbers over the phone. Don’t fall for it!
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A BBB staff member received scam calls claiming to be from Citibank. As a reminder, if you receive any suspicious calls or text messages from a bank or financial institution, contact the institution directly and inquire about the message you received. Do not click on links in text messages, and do not give out personal information over the phone!
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BBB received a report of an online shopping scam from a local consumer. The user attempted to make a purchase from belleshope.com and received a suspicious email from a second party upon submitting payment information. When the user attempted to contact the shop via the email address listed online, their email bounced back. Always check store reviews at bbb.org before making an online purchase, and when possible, pay with a credit card so the charge can be disputed if the site turns out to be a scam.
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BBB warns consumers to beware of parking lot auto repair scams. This scam typically involves a stranger approaching a victim in a parking lot, claiming to work for a local auto repair shop and offering to fix dents in the victim’s car. The “repairs” often leave the car in a worse state, and the scammers get aggressive when demanding payment or when confronted about shoddy work. Find a reputable auto repair shop at bbb.org.
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Need a new driveway? Beware of asphalt paving scams! These scams involve fraudulent contractors who either never show up to complete a job once they’ve received payment or do a shoddy job and then can never be reached to make things right. In both cases, it is difficult (or impossible) for the victim to get a refund. Research companies and contractors before you hire at bbb.org, get everything in writing, and use safe payment methods when hiring for any asphalt paving job.
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BBB warns of timeshare resale scams. Be wary of advertisements from timeshare resale scammers claiming they can easily sell your unit, they have lots of buyers lined up ready to purchase your timeshare, or that they can guarantee big returns on your timeshare. These companies often exaggerate – or just flat-out lie – about what they can do for consumers. Check out the company at bbb.org.
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Beware of scam marketing services targeting small businesses. These scammers trick small businesses into signing monthly contracts and then never deliver on their promises. If you’re a business owner looking to use a marketing agency, research the agency first, ask for references, and always be clear on the terms of any contract before you sign.
 The Louisville MSD Urban Reforestation Grants Program is now accepting applications for tree planting projects. Grants will pay for trees planted within the MSD Drainage Service area, which includes all of Jefferson County except for the cities of Shively, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews and Anchorage. Download the application here Urban Reforestation Grant Application or at
https://louisvillemsd.org/trees. The application deadline is Wednesday September 15th at 5pm ET. Please contact Jennifer Kern at Jennifer.Kern@LouisvilleMSD.org or (502)540‐6241 with any
questions.
The MSD Urban Reforestation Program plants 1,000 trees annually by working with local residents, businesses, municipal organizations and neighborhood associations. These trees redirect an average of 1.35 million gallons of stormwater away from the sewer system every year, which decreases sewer
overflows into our waterways. By planting more trees, MSD not only absorbs stormwater but also reduces erosion and flooding, provides shade, reduces noise pollution and carbon dioxide in the air, and provides a habitat for nearby wildlife.
 Online renewal launched
On June 14, KYTC launched their new online platform for drivers to renew current standard licenses and REAL IDs via the web (as long as the driver’s name or address hasn't changed). Visit https://dlrenewal.ky.gov/
KYTC Regional Offices
Drivers now can visit ANY KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office, regardless of where they live. For a list of all KYTC Regional Offices across the Commonwealth, visit https://drive.ky.gov/Driver-Licensing/Pages/Regional-Offices.aspx.
Mail-in renewal option to end
The state’s mail-in renewal option, which began in response to COVID-19, will sunset on June 30. For details, visit https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
For more information, visit Drive.Ky.gov or DriveJefferson.com.
For information regarding the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, visit JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com. Thanks.
The Cart Request Form is still accepting submissions.
SWMS will exchange your 65 gallon cart for a 95 gallon cart if you want/need the larger one and if you have a 95 gallon cart they will exchange it for a 65 gallon cart, if you prefer a smaller one.
Please contact Metro311 to request an exchange.
For more information about recycling, please go to our website Louisvilleky.gov/RecycleMore and stay up to date with the Recycle Coach app!
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