District 14 e-News, April 12, 2023
Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 04/12/2023 01:19 PM EDT
Remember and Honor We would like to recognize the victims and the heros in Monday's mass shooting event at Old National Bank near Louisville Slugger Field. This tragic event has taken the lives of five individuals, Tommy Elliott, Josh Barrick, James Tutt, Juliana Farmer, and Deana Eckert. May the families of these victims find peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. To our LMPD Officer Nickolas Wilt who was shot and now in serious condition, we pray for you as you fight for your life. Your heroic actions helped save the lives of many more. We thank you for your service and for your selfless actions. To all the other first responders and heroes, LMPD, EMS, Louisville Fire and Rescue, UL Physicians, and other Local, State and Federal officials, we applaud and thank you. Your actions saved lives. Let's join together as a community and support each other as we navigate this senseless tragedy. For those who would like to speak to a counselor, Louisville Metro Government’s Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is making available mental health professionals at more than a dozen houses of worship across the city. Anyone who feels they need assistance dealing with Monday’s shooting, or community violence in general, is encouraged to reach out for help at www.LouisvilleKY.gov/government/safe-neighborhoods. Vigil for Victims this Evening Riverside Plant Sale Friday & Saturday Please join us to celebrate the return of spring with our annual Plant & Herb Sale. Take advantage of the Early Bird Sale on Friday, April 14 from 3-7 PM or come out on Saturday, April 15 from 8 am – 3 pm. The sale will feature annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables for your home garden. This year, we will have some special guest vendors who will be part of our Farmers’ Market in June – September. It will be a great preview of some of what will be offered at our weekly Farmers’ Market a few weeks later!  Second Annual Treefest, April 15Louisville Parks and Recreation and TreesLouisville are excited to welcome the community to the second annual TreeFest: An Arbor Day Celebration. The family-friendly event is set to take place on Saturday, April 15, 11:00am – 4:00pm and will offer a variety of activities for those of all ages! The day will begin with a volunteer tree planting, where community volunteers will work to plant 200 trees throughout Joe Creason Park (1297 Trevilian Way, 40213). Additional activities offered at TreeFest include tree giveaways, guided nature walks, tree climbing, a rock climbing wall, crafts, games, live music, vendor booths, community booths and more! Food and beverages from Lil Cheezers, Poco502, West Sixth Brewing and Forest Edge Winery will be available for purchase. Bringing personal alcoholic beverages is prohibited.  Sign Up to Help with Brightside April 15th The date has been set!Join in Saturday, April 15th for the Brightside Spring Community-Wide Cleanup!Registration is open now. Just click on the link here. We encourage all residents to take part in Brightside's Community-Wide Cleanups. Held in the spring and fall, the events are a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups and community organizations. It could also be a corporate team bonding opportunity! Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve their goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville. Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies. Thanks to each and every volunteer who supports the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, for your time and dedication – we can’t do it without you! https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside/brightside-community-wide-cleanup Tree Storm Debris Drop-Off Mill Creek Greenway Concept Plan Public Meeting, April 19th, SW Library World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2023 Derby Brunch at RiversideKick off Derby Week at Riverside’s fun and festive annual fundraising event! Join Honorary Host Mayor Craig Greenberg and Mistress of Ceremonies Dawne Gee (WAVE-3 Anchor) for this Official Kentucky Derby Festival event. The Mayor’s Derby Brunch On the River features a wonderful Kentucky breakfast, music, tours of the historic house, historic chapel, a silent auction, a brief live auction and more. All proceeds support the mission of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc. Tickets are: $120/person or you can buy a table for 8 people for $900. For tickets, call Riverside at 502.935.6809.  Shakespeare's Hamlet at Sun Valley Scholarship Opportunity Available from DABA Give Back to Your Community, Mayor's Give A Day Project InformationThis city-wide celebration of service which humbly began as a single day of service, is now an annual month-long event where residents make time for volunteering, service and compassion. The Mayor’s Give A Day celebration leverages the greatest asset we have: our people! Our goal is to inspire our community to ensure the work and the success of Mayor’s Give A Day will continue long into the future.  Dinos Under Louisville, Now Through April 30th Dinos will take over Louisville Mega Cavern again with Dinos Under Louisville! Visitors will venture under Louisville to uncover 80 life-size moving dinosaurs on a gripping 20-minute adventure through more than half a mile of Louisville Mega Cavern’s underground passageways. As visitors travel through Dinos Under Louisville, they enter a wormhole and are suddenly transported back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth! Guests will enjoy an epic adventure alongside the “live” dinosaurs and experience the Permian, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods and the extinction event that ended the time of dinosaurs on the planet. Right before their eyes, dino lovers of all ages will see dozens of colossal dinosaurs as they take over Louisville like never before! Get your tickets by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinos-under-louisville-tickets-514127488157 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville, KY 40213 Garden Plots Available at Farnsley-Moremen Wild Lights at the Zoo
Free Tax AssistanceThe Louisville Asset Building Coalition’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, provides trained, IRS-certified volunteers who offer free tax services at 11 sites across the city. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2022. To help preparers accurately determine prepare returns EITC eligibility at VITA and AARP Tax Aide sites, individuals should bring:
AARP Tax-Aide Free Income Tax Preparation
Louisville Parks & Recreation Summer CampsSummer break camps are set to take place Monday through Friday beginning June 20 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will run for eight weeks, ending August 11. Camps are offered to children ages 6-12. A one-time non-refundable registration fee of $20 is due at registration and the weekly camp fee is $50 per child, due a week in advance. Registration includes a t-shirt for each participant.  Jefferson Memorial Forest Summer Camps Register here for the following camps: Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas are offering a wide array of summer break camps. JMF's summer camps combine summer fun with nature-based science education activities and are offered to ages 7-15. Campers will take on the roles of naturalists, scientists and adventurers as they explore the Forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, inspiring exploration and creating an adventure to remember for a lifetime. 10% off Early Bird Discounts run until April 16, 2023. Adventure Camp Ages 7-12 • June 12-16 Ages 7-12 • July 24-28 Campers will explore the trails deep in the forest, shoot bows and arrows, use a map and compass to discover buried treasure, and learn outdoor survival skills.
Reporting Potholes
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Meriweather Waste Reduction Center At the Waste Reduction Center, Louisville/Jefferson County residents can dispose of tires, household bulky waste such as metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris, and furniture. Hours of Operation Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments available Tuesday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Up to three household bulky items per day may be dropped off at no charge. Bulky loads or drop-offs exceeding three items will be charged according - CASH ONLY. Examples of single items
*No more than 4 tires will be accepted for free drop-off at one time regardless of the number of other items |
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