Labor Day weekend events

Hike, Bike & Paddle  Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Labor Day Hike, Bike & Paddle on Monday, September 4 at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn!

HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a four-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark Place and back. The furthest distance will cross the Big Four Bridge into Indiana and come back. 

BIKE! Cycle from the Great Lawn out to Shawnee Park and back! The roads will be closed for you to safely travel to Iroquois, and there will be individuals riding along to help with any roadside assistance.

PADDLE! Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn downriver to the McAlpine Locks, through the locks and to the Shawnee Park Boat Ramp.

Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, free fitness activities for you to enjoy. These include Yoga with Yoga East, Tai Chi with Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & QiGong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness. 

FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:30 a.m., make sure to get in line early!

The Hike, Bike & Paddle portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. after remarks from Mayor Craig Greenberg and our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health!

Street closures for Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle

6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Witherspoon Street from Brook Street to Preston Street
• Floyd Street from Market Street to Witherspoon Street
• Preston Street from River Road to Market Street
• Market Street from Preston Street to Southwestern Parkway
• Southwestern Parkway from Market Street to Shawnee Park Road
• Shawnee Park Road from Southwestern Parkway to Shawnee Crossroads
• Shawnee Crossroads from Shawnee Park Road through Shawnee Park Road Loop
• Shawnee Park Road from Dirtbowl Drive to River Park Drive
• Southwestern Parkway from River Park Drive around loop back to Shawnee Park Drive

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Interstate 64 eastbound ramp to 9th Street
• Interstate 64 westbound ramp to 9th Street

Worldfest 

September 1 through 4, WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: 

• Three entertainment stages showcasing international, national, regional, and local performers
• A vendor village with nearly 150 international-themed arts, crafts, merchandise, and food booths
• The WorldFest Global Village highlights cultures and customs from all over the world through traditional performances
• The World of Information showcasing many different cultures and countries providing informational materials and activities
• The Parade of Cultures on Saturday, celebrating all the diverse cultures in Louisville
• The WorldFest International Kids Zone with lots of fun and educational activities and games for kids to enjoy
• A Naturalization Ceremony welcoming dozens of new American citizens to Louisville

Park Duvalle Community Health Centers again offering seasonal flu vaccines at no cost to uninsured people

Park DuValle Community Health Centers are gearing up for their seasonal flu vaccine campaign to raise awareness about the flu and to encourage to the Louisville Metro to receive their flu shot.

“Vaccinations are an important part of modern medicine and have saved billions of lives throughout the last 200 years,” states Park DuValle pharmacy director Dr. Antonio Booker. “With our population living longer than ever, it is imperative we not only protect ourselves but protect those most vulnerable to respiratory diseases, such as flu and COVID. We will offer flu and COVID vaccines at these clinics, but also have ancillary vaccines available if given notice: tetanus, shingles, pneumonia, and RSV.”

Each year Park DuValle Community Health Center organizes a mass vaccination initiative to protect the Louisville metro from influenza, hosting walk-in flu clinics and providing thousands of flu vaccines at no cost. This fall, PDCHC is adjusting flu clinics operations to increase capacity flow by serving the community at all PDCHC locations. The full schedule is available online at pdchc.org today. Walk-ins are welcome, but PDCHC urge the community to register in advance on their website's patient portal.

“The flu vaccine saves millions of lives each year. It is safe, very effective, and is a key factor in preventing severe outcomes, including hospitalization and death,” said Dr. Swannie Jett, Park DuValle chief executive officer. “Park DuValle isn’t the communities only option to receive the vaccine, for certain, but our centers are readily prepared to serve each family that walks through our doors.”

Park DuValle offers no-cost vaccines to uninsured families daily, and there is a Park DuValle Community Health Center at Newburg at 3828 Bardstown Road. Get more information on the resources provided by Park DuValle at pdchc.org.

Phillips Lane to be closed from Preston to Highway to Freedom Way starting Monday for Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival setup

The Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival is September 14 -17 and Louder than Life Festival is September 21 - 24, at Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 

Phillips Lane will be closed from Preston Highway to Freedom Way starting Monday, September 4 for Bourbon and Beyond Music Festival setup and will remain closed until Friday, September 29. 

Thursday, September 14 through Sunday, September 17- Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival

Road closures

10 a.m to 1 a.m

• Interstate 264 Eastbound ramp to Phillips Lane/Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 1
• Interstate 264 Westbound ramp to Phillips Lane/Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 1
• Interstate 65 Northbound ramp to Phillips Lane/Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 1
• Interstate 65 Southbound ramp to Phillips Lane/Kentucky Exposition Center Gate 1

10:30 p.m. to 12:30 am 

• Interstate 65 Southbound ramp to Crittenden Drive

No Parking Areas, all day

Both Sides

• Phillips Lane from Freedom Way to Crittenden Drive
• Crittenden Drive from Phillips Lane to Interstate 65
• Monarch Drive from Phillips Lane to Manning Road
• Manning Road from Preston Highway to KFEC Gate 7
• KFEC Gate 6 Drive from Preston Highway to Interstate 65 Overpass
• Emberson Avenue from Phillips Lane to end
• James Road from Phillips Lane to end

South Side Only

• Hart Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Union Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Larue Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Wolfe Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Bourbon Avenue from Preston Highway to end
• Belmar Drive from Preston Highway to train trestle
• Short Street from Preston Highway to Fayette Avenue
• Short Street from Henderson Avenue to end
• Morgan Avenue from Preston Highway to Roosevelt
• Springdale Avenue from Roosevelt Avenue to end
• Farmdale Avenue from Curtis Avenue to end
• Lucas Avenue from Curtis Avenue to Farmdale Avenue
• Keller Avenue from Preston Highway to Lupino Road

West Side Only

• Fayette Avenue from Hart Avenue to Union Avenue
• Fayette Avenue from Union Avenue to Wolfe Avenue
• Fayette Avenue from Wolfe Avenue to Morgan Avenue
• Franklin Avenue from Larue Avenue to end (south of Morgan Avenue)
• Henderson Avenue from Belmar Drive to Morgan Avenue
• Curtis Avenue from Farmdale Avenue to Lucas Avenue 
• Roosevelt Avenue from Morgan Avenue to end (south of Lucas Avenue)
• Alley west of Roosevelt Avenue from Springdale Drive to Farmdale Avenue
• Lupino Road from Keller Avenue to end

North Side Only

• Jefferson Court from Preston Highway to end

September 23 to 26, Louder Than Life Music Festival Tear Down, all day

• Phillips Lane from Crittenden Drive to Freedom Way

The Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life Community Hotline is 502-233-4880. 

Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup is October 21, including a Beargrass Creek Cleanup near Saint Xavier High School

Trash pick-up day is Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Xavier High School, 1609 Poplar Level Road. Meet at the tennis court parking lot. Free T-shirts for participants while supplies last, and gloves and trash bags will be provided. To register, scan the QR code above. Students may register via their service app. 

October 21 is the next Community-Wide Cleanup, a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.  Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and Brightside 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 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies. D-10 residents, please let us know if you're planning a cleanup in your neighborhood!

Volunteers needed for free tax preparation with the Louisville Asset Building Coalition

District 10 youth needed for the YES! Youth Cabinet, apply by Sept. 4

The Metro Youth Cabinet (MYC) is full of civic-minded change makers interested in helping local youth gain greater equity and a stronger voice on issues and policy that affect them.

The 26-member Cabinet works directly with Louisville’s Mayor and Metro Council to offer advice on policy, community building and equity. The cabinet will work to identify and transform systems that prevent young people – throughout our city – from living healthy and happy lives. Youth are in the best position to identify the range of struggles they face and to suggest solutions. For more information, call 574-1903 or email. 

Youth Engagement Services seeks youth service provider information for a new directory

Youth Engagement Services (YES!) is creating a YES! Direct Youth Services Provider Directory. This new resource from the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods is a gateway for organizations and individuals focused on Louisville's youth to be included in the vital movement that promotes and ensures that our youth are prepared for their futures. 

This is a collective, one-stop community database that will enable families and youth to find service and programs to meet their needs and interests. Requirement: Must be a registered 501c3 organization that administers background checks to all staff and volunteers. 

Hikes Lane Rehabilitation project continues

The map above shows the Hikes Lane Pavement Rehabilitation project detour for Phase 5. 

The Hikes Lane Pavement Rehabilitation project continues. The federally funded project mostly includes repairing/replacing concrete pavement, improving curb ramps and sidewalks to make them ADA compliant. Construction costs are estimated to be $7,000,000. Work on the 2.7-mile corridor is anticipated to be completed by late October. 

See the updated work zone maps. 

Louisville Bats Community Night tickets available to non-profits for September 6 game

The Louisville Bats are offering "Community Night" tickets to local Louisville non-profit organizations to attend the Bats game scheduled for Wednesday, September 6. Request tickets directly from the Louisville Bats.

An easy way to find out where Louisville Water is working

Is Louisville Water working in your area? Our website offers an easy way to find out. An interactive map shows not only construction locations but also details on the projects, including the status, type, and even the project manager's phone number. While the map shows all planned projects, please note that it currently does not display repairs on water main breaks.

Reporting potholes

• Report online. 
• Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
• Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. 

Sidewalk over Goldsmith Lane bridge near Peabody Lane closed due to safety concerns

The sidewalk over the bridge structure on Goldsmith Lane near Peabody is closed until further notice. A Kentucky Transportation Cabinet inspection revealed safety concerns and closing the sidewalk will allow the driving lanes to remain open at this time.  The next steps will be to investigate and design a repair or replacement of the structure. Please watch for signage and use extra caution in the area.

Monthly Food Pantry at St Agnes Parish in partnership with Dare to Care

The monthly Food Pantry at St. Agnes Parish, in partnership with Dare to Care, distributes food to approximately 150 guest families the fourth Saturday of each month. The pantry operates from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and is open to all Louisville residents. Guests are served via a drive-through format and all Pantry volunteers are prescreened and wear masks as per CDC guidelines.

District 10 events

September 9 - Louisville Zoo Wildlife Photography class

The Louisville Zoo will again offer the popular Wildlife Photography Basics class on September 9. The one-day course is presented in partnership with Murphy’s Camera. Participants will learn the building blocks of great Zoo wildlife photography. Zoo staff will lend their expert advice on what animal behaviors to look for as well as the best times and seasons to photograph different species. Murphy’s Camera experts will advise on the basics of framing a shot and practical methods for taking advantage of available light. The class meets from 9 to 11 a.m. and is designed for teens and adults eager to learn the basics of wildlife photography. The September 9 class features the Islands area with views of the little penguins, dalmatian pelicans, Aldabra tortoises, and rotational islands mammals which could include Sumatran tiger, orangutans, babirusa, tapir and siamangs. Registration is open: $60 for non-members and $40 for members and includes all-day Zoo admission.

Through September 17 - Connect with Nature Brick by Brick at the Zoo

Louisville Zoo visitors can enjoy brand new larger-than-life sculptures in Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® exhibit made with LEGO bricks through September 17.

The exhibit includes 15 sculptures including an 83-inch-tall moth orchid, a 77-inch-tall goldfinch, a 60-inch-tall snail on a mushroom and a 76-inch-tall hummingbird. The art is made from more than 203,000 LEGO bricks. Nature Connects is free with Louisville Zoo admission or membership.

Louisville Nature Center

September 23 - First annual Pawpaw Festival

LNC is hosting its first annual Pawpaw Festival on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event will feature workshops, tastings, hikes, and more family friendly fun. Watch the D-10 enews for updates.

Let the Louisville Nature Center host your next event

Host your next baby shower, wedding shower, birthday party, celebration of life, wedding or family gathering at the Louisville Nature Center! Complete with locally sourced, wooden cabinets, delicate farmer market lights, and large windows, the event space offers a serene environment. Fairy, woodland, mushroom, and garden themed parties seamlessly fit with our floor-to-ceiling forest mural, along with the natural beauty surrounding the Welcome Center. Learn more about LNC's rentals.

LMAS, Friends of Metro Animal Services offering three months of waived reclaim fees for lost pets through September 15

Now through September 15, owners can reclaim their lost pets without incurring the usual reclamation fees, including boarding charges, vaccinations, and microchipping. The aim is to alleviate the burden on individuals and families who may be facing financial hardship, ensuring that no pet remains separated from its rightful home due to economic disparities. Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, licensing, and vaccination fees. Court fees will not be waived. LMAS will not keep a pet impounded due to its owner’s inability to pay and will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet. LMAS thanks their non-profit partners, Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) for providing the necessary funding to make the three-month redemption period possible.

Free 5K run/walk every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park

The Joe Creason parkrun is a free 5K that meets every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Joe Creason Park. Come join your friends and neighbors - parkrun is family and dog friendly and you can walk, jog or run or volunteer. More information can be found at parkrun.us/joecreason. They're also on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Louisville Metro news

Kentucky's New Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program - House Bill 499

Kentucky has launched an innovative new program to assist working families with the cost of child care and help employers attract and retain talent. The Employee Child Care Assistance Partnership (ECCAP) helps employers meaningfully contribute financial assistance directly to employee child care costs by matching their contribution up to 100%, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. For example, if an employer commits $100 per month to their employees' child care expenses, the state may match that contribution up to another $100, giving employees a total of up to $200 in child care assistance. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers, who are included in this database. Various program restrictions apply. To learn more, view the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page here, visit Kentucky's ECCAP program page here, or send inquires to PartnershipChildCare@ky.gov

Tips for requesting Large Item Pickup online

For best results:

• Type your address when making a Large Item Pickup appointment. Using the map pin to find your address can be difficult. 
• Choose from the dropdown if your item is listed. Only use "Other" if necessary.
• Set out items the day before your appointment in the same location as garbage collection - and make sure the items are visible. 
• Check your "junk" email if you don't receive an automatic email after scheduling your appointment.

Take the Louisville Food Vision2030 community food survey and help shape the strategic plan

With support from a USDA Regional Food System Partnership Grant, Food in Neighborhoods is working with Louisville residents to develop the Food Vision 2030. As part of this process, Food in Neighborhoods will be engaging community voices in various ways, including food summits, stakeholder focus groups, and distribution of a community food survey.

Through participatory data collection and assessment processes, we will identify needs, gaps, threats, strengths, and opportunities in Louisville’s local-regional food system, specifically those related to food-insecure populations, food system infrastructure and value chains, and production sustainability. More information about the organization can be found at https://foodinneighborhoods.org/.

Y-NOW is currently seeking volunteer mentors to join our program. The program pairs mentors with youth with incarcerated parents to serve as positive role models. For more information, call 635-5233. 

The Crescent Hill Community Council is sponsoring a “Curbing Gun Violence in Jefferson County Competition"

A $6,100 prize (and possibly climbing) will be awarded for the best new idea, or a new twist on an old idea to curb gun violence in Jefferson County. HOW: Each idea must be submitted in accordance to the “Rules for Submission” below, and accompanied with the Official Submission Form attached. Additional forms can be obtained in person at the Crescent Hill Branch Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue. WHEN: Entries will be accepted until midnight Wednesday, October 4. A  $6,100 prize will be awarded January 4. RULES FOR SUBMISSION 1) Your ideas for curbing gun violence in Jefferson County must be typed with minimum 10 point font and no more than one page total, or 500 words in length. 2) The winning idea should include three action steps to implement the idea. 3) The winning idea must be “do-able” with the resources available in Jefferson County. 4) The winning idea may be a new idea, or a fresh look at an old idea. 5) Any person from anywhere, and of any age can win. We encourage school age children, young adults, and people in assisted living, nursing homes, etc. to submit their ideas. For more information, contact Project Chairs Jane Emke or Joyce Connor. Download a submission form or enter online.

Southwest YMCA early learning program begins September 5

Register now for the Southwest YMCA’s new Early Learning Readiness Program for caregivers and children ages 0 to 5 years old. This program runs from September 5 to December 7, and it is provided at no charge to participants.  All participants will receive a year-long YMCA membership and weekly learning sessions with other caregivers and children to learn together through stories, songs, and fun outdoor activities. See registration information and other details. 

Louisville Youth Orchestra Auditions 

The Louisville Youth Orchestra (LYO) is kicking off its 65th season of working with student musicians from across the community. The LYO serves more than 250 students through eight ensembles that serve a wide range of skill levels from beginner to advanced and nearly everything in between. If you know a student that is interested in music, we have a home for them in one of our orchestras.

You can learn more about the LYO and the auditions at https://www.lyo.org/audition or see some of our work at https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleYouthOrchestra.

Enrollment for LIHEAP Summer Subsidy continues until September 1 or until funds are depleted

The Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is taking applications for the 2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy Cooling Component and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). These federally-funded programs are designed to help offset the cost of higher utility bills. Applications will be accepted through September 22 or until funds are depleted. Applicants for the LIHEAP Summer Subsidy and LIHWAP program must be residents of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,750). The LIHEAP Summer Subsidy component provides households a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Residents can apply regardless of the status of their utility bills. The benefit amount is paid directly to the electric vendor (i.e. LG&E). The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP program, also provides a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $100 depending on income levels. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system by calling 991-8391 or online. Learn more about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions.

LMPD Public Review of Policy From the Louisville Metro Police Department: The LMPD is committed to engaging the public when revising our policies. The LMPD seeks feedback from the public. Below is the process the Department has implemented to ensure a deliberate and thoughtful process when revising policies. Process Policies that have been revised each quarter will be posted for review and public comment. Changes that have been made to the previous policy will be highlighted. Comments will be reviewed and considered by appropriate personnel and leadership during the next policy review process. Policy/Standard Operating Procedure updates:  General Order # 23-003 May 2023 SOP Updates Links to updates and online comment forms:  https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

Get fresh food and support area farmers

Bardstown Road Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, 1722 Bardstown Road.

Beechmont Open Air Market: Every Saturday until the end of September from 8 a.m. to noon, corner of Southern Parkway and Wellington Avenue. 

Beulah Farmer's Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 6704 Bardstown Road.

Douglass Loop Market: Every Saturday until December 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2005 Douglass Boulevard. 

East End Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday from 2:30 to 5 p.m., 13060 Factory Lane.

Gray Street Market: Every Thursday until the end of October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., East Gray Street between Preston Street and Jackson Street.

Jeffersonville Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, Big Four Station Park, 304 Mulberry Street, Jeffersonville. 

Jeffersontown Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 10434 Watterson Trail.

Norton Commons Farmers Market: Every Sunday until November 12 from noon to 4 p.m., 6301 Moonseed Street.

Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m., 1007 E. Jefferson Street.

The Riverside Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7410 Moorman Road.

St. Matthews Farmers Market: Every Saturday through September from 8 a.m. to noon, 4100 Shelbyville Road.

Westport Road Baptist Market: Every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9705 Westport Road.

Green Resources for Residents guidebook 

The Office of Sustainability is excited to launch the Green Resources for Residents guidebook, a one-stop resource to help individuals and families save costs while going green! Residents can learn about financial incentives available through the Inflation Reduction Act, Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Gas and Electric, and more. Access the full document.

Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division offering free  ‘Mulch Mondays’ 

Louisville Parks and Recreation’s Urban Forestry division's ‘Mulch Mondays':  Any Jefferson County resident or nonprofit organization will be able to pick up natural, dye-free mulch at no cost between 1 and 3 p.m. every Monday in the parking lot directly behind 9200 Whipps Mill Road. Those interested in picking up free mulch are required to bring their own container for transport. Participants will be required to fill out a waiver before receiving mulch.

Updated OADC Resource Guide available online

The Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens' newest edition of the OADC Resource Guide is available now. The updated resources guide connects aging and disabled citizens, along with their caregivers, to a variety of service providers, government agencies and non-profit organizations in the city of Louisville. View or print the updated resource guide.

Assistance

Help with prescription medication copays

If you are struggling to pay for your prescriptions, the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program may be able to help. Call the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP) Hotline at 1-800-633-8100, available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Louisville Metro Down Payment Assistance Program provides low- to moderate-income homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance for purchasing a home in the Louisville Metro area.

The Team Kentucky Homeowner Assistance Fund is a program that can help homeowners impacted by the pandemic rebound and avoid foreclosure. Qualifying homeowners can apply for up to $46,350 in assistance to help with delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowner’s and/or flood insurance, homeowners association fees and utility costs. 

If you're 65 years old, own and occupy your primary residence, you may qualify to exempt the first $39,300 of your home value from property taxes through the The Homestead Exemption. Vets with service connected disabilities and totally/permanently disabled civilians may also qualify.

Locate Dare to Care food assistance locations, which include St. Stephen Martyr at 3015 Greenup Road, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Please call before visiting sites to verify hours of operation. 

Meals on Wheels is available to qualified seniors in Jefferson County, 60 years or older, who are homebound with no one available to help prepare meals. Call 574-6325 to begin the qualification process. For information on the senior congregate sites for more active seniors, 60 and older, call the number above or sign up at the RCS page. Sites require a one-day advance reservation. See the updated list of open congregate sites.  The Senior Nutrition Program seeks volunteers all year long to help in a variety of capacities. For more information, call 574-6420.

It's okay to not be okay - help is available so connect 

When traumatic events happen, whether they affect you directly or indirectly, it’s OK to not be OK. Mental health experts recommend one of the best things anyone can do at a time like this is to connect with others and talk about how they’re feeling. Don’t isolate yourself. Dial 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Text “LOU” to 741741 Crisis Text Line Community Wellness Hub Mental Health Lou 502-414-4380 The Black Counseling & Consulting Collective 502-589-4313 Seven Counties 24/7 Adult Crisis Line 502-589-8070 Seven Counties 24/7 Child Crisis Line 502-583-3951 Seven Counties 24/7 Addiction Help Line 502-792-7011 Collective Care Center at Spalding University 502-588-2008 NAMI Louisville 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-888-843-4564 LGBT National Help Center

LMPD - which numbers to call for emergencies, non-emergencies, and ongoing criminal activity complaints

The most efficient manner to report crime and/or request to speak to an officer is to call Metrosafe Dispatch at 574-2111 (5) Furthermore, if the efforts of the officer were not reasonably adequate to address the concern or issue, a citizen can immediately call Metrosafe back and request for an LMPD supervisor to contact them.  For non-emergencies, dial 574-2111 (5)  for non-violent crimes, non-injury auto accidents, or to report a crime that has already occurred.  For emergencies, dial 911 for violent crime in progress, serious injury auto accidents, or immediate threat to human life.  To report ongoing criminal activity, dial 574-5673, the LMPD Tip Line, for drug dealing, prostitution, gang activity, or any information that may help close open investigations.

Help stop wire theft along Kentucky's highways

• Report any information about wire thefts at Kentucky interchanges to the KYTC Office of
  Inspector General (OIG) Office at 502-330-7506. If your information leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for the $5,000 reward.
• Report active crimes or suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
• Report dark intersections to the KYTC Traffic Operations Center at 877-FOR-KYTC

Louisville Metro events

Tickets go on sale today for the Jack o' Lantern Spectacular 

Billed as the Region's Best Halloween Event, the Jack o' Lantern Spectacular returns to Iroquois Park October 3 to 31. Guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings.  This family-friendly event has become an annual tradition for thousands who come back year after year to experience a variety of carved pumpkins and themed vignettes set to music.

September 2 - Music Under the Stars: Iroquois Amphitheater 85th Anniversary

Join us for a FREE celebration of the 85th anniversary of the Iroquois Amphitheater! In partnership with American Musical Productions, we will be showcasing musical numbers from shows such as "Naughty Marietta," "Show Boat," "The Desert Song," "Anything Goes," "The Student Prince" and many more! Featuring soloists Emily Albrink, Chad Sloan, Erin Alcorn, Tristan Tournaud and a 25-piece orchestra under the direction of Joseph Rubin for a night of music under the stars!

September 6 - Next information session on the Digital Literacy Train the Trainer program

The University of Louisville’s Digital Transformation Center is honored to be a part of the Healthcare Workforce Innovation Coalition, funded by Metro Louisville’s American Rescue Plan grant. This group is led by CEO^c, the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, and their Health Career Lab, to create a digital workforce train the trainer program, expanding the digital skills of our community. We will upskill 100+ community trainers throughout all 26 districts. In turn, those 100 trainers will train within their community, producing more digitally upskilled and reskilled citizens.

The coalition is looking for 20 diverse committed community members from each district to foster an equitable digital environment. No individuals from District 10 have applied.

Community trainers will be empowered with free training, free curriculum, materials, and support through areas of digital literacy such as data analytics, ChatGPT, conversational artificial intelligence, and forms creation/data collection. Plus, a $500 stipend upon completion of the first community training they conduct.

Community trainers can apply here: 

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/22f16942b574489cba767bd26eaf1363

Upcoming information sessions: 

• Wednesday September 6, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday September 14, 4 to 5 p.m.
• Thursday September 28, 2 to 3 p.m.
• Friday October 6, 4 to 5 p.m.

To register for the program or an information session, or more information, please visit this page: https://express.adobe.com/page/REiG93Nv2sR0F/  

September 6 - Star Trek: Into Darkness next up for the Free Summer Movie Series at the Iroquois Amphitheater

September 10 - cycLOUvia Three Points

CycLOUvia is coming back to Three Points Louisville.

We will be transforming the Three Points Loop (Goss Avenue, Logan Street, and Shelby Street, between Texas Avenue and Kentucky Street), into a paved park on Sunday, September 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. Walk, bike, dance, or skate through some of Louisville’s great urban neighborhoods—sans cars! This event is free, fun, and family-friendly.

Be on the lookout for new murals coming to the Three Points intersection in the coming weeks. CycLOUvia will coincide with the 2Buck Invitational happening that weekend.

The following streets will be closed from noon to 6 p.m. on September 10: 

• Goss Avenue from Texas Avenue to Shelby Street
• Logan Street from Goss Avenue to East Kentucky Street
• Shelby Street from East Kentucky Street to Goss Avenue
• Chester Avenue from Goss Avenue to East Kentucky Street
• East Kentucky Street from Shelby Street to Logan Street

No parking areas, from noon to 6 p.m., September 10:

• Goss Avenue from Texas Avenue to Shelby Street
• Logan Street from Goss Avenue to East Kentucky Street
• Shelby Street from East Kentucky Street to Goss Avenue
• Chester Avenue from Goss Avenue to East Kentucky Street

September 10 - Louisville Grows Seeds & Starts Sale

Louisville Grows Fall Seeds & Starts Sale is Sunday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the greenhouse at 1639 Portland Avenue. 

September 10 - The Big Table

Come hungry, leave fulfilled at The Big Table, September 10 in Iroquois Park from 5 to 7 p.m.  Bring your favorite dish and make Louisville a better place by sharing your story. Experience the magic that happens when you share good food with new people. Please RSVP by scanning the code above. 

September 12  - next Operation Parent webinar

The next Operation Parent webinar is September 12 on the topic of Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention. Scan the code above or learn more online. 

According to the CDC, seven out of 10 teens considering suicide show some signs of their intentions whether it be verbal or behavioral. This is why The Hope Squad is dedicated to training youth to recognize those signs and provide peers with the help and tools they need when they are at their most vulnerable. Join us for our September 12 webinar to learn how Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention can increase resilience and improve the mental health of our youth.

September 14 - Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren

Stop by the Southwest Regional Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library Thursday, September 14 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to learn more about resources for grandparents raising grandchildren, including clothing, supplies, counseling, employment, support groups and legal aid. Please call 475-7421 or 377-4865 to register. The Southwest Regional Library is at 9725 Dixie Highway. 

September 14 - Next Community Policing Council Meeting

A series of public open dialogue discussions to advance constitutional policing through community-oriented policing principles.

The purpose of the CPCs is to work with LMPD and develop a comprehensive Community Oriented Policing approach that collaboratively identifies and implements strategies to address crime and safety issues. 

Everyone is invited to come out to be a part of this great opportunity, and to bring their friends. Sessions are from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The next session is Thursday, September 14 at the Beechmont Community Center, 205 Wellington Avenue, and the final session is Tuesday, September 19 at Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Boulevard. 

Through September 15 - Mind Body Soul art program

September 16 - Pop-Up Drop-Off at Sun Valley Park

Nearly 900 participants attend the Pop-Up Drop-Off event on Saturday, August 26, with most participants bringing electronic devices to recycle, documents to shred, and large items to dispose. This was the first event collecting gently used shoes for WaterStep and 160 pounds of shoes were collected - ensuring about 50 people will have safe water to drink. 

The next Pop-Up Drop-Off will be Saturday, September 16 at Sun Valley Park and Ashby Lane Baptist Church.

September 17 - Hildegard Fest to benefit Hildegard House

Did you know that St. Hildegard of Bingen penned the first writings about hops and is the unofficial "Patron Saint of Beer?" Join the Butchertown Business Alliance for a community fundraiser and celebration at Apocalypse Brew Works, 1612 Mellwood Avenue, on September 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. Enjoy music, refreshments, and good company while supporting compassionate care for people at the end of life at Hildegard House.

September 21 - Next Music in the Park series concert

The next Music in the Park event is September 21 at Petersburg Park, 5008 E. Indian Trail from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live music, lunch (complimentary lunch while supplies last), health vendors and ice cream for ages 55 and up. Please bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Backup venue is Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Avenue. Please call 964-5151 to RSVP. 

September 30 - NAMI Louisville Step Forward for Mental Health Walk

The NAMI Louisville Step Forward for Mental Health Walk, scheduled for September 30, returns to educate and raise awareness about mental health issues in our community. NAMI Louisville's largest fundraising event brings together hundreds of individuals and families affected by mental illness, as well as members of the business and civic community, who along with NAMI Louisville are working to make positive changes in mental health. Walkers gather for a festive warm-up before trekking together along the Ohio riverfront to support community wellness. The casual two-mile walk or shorter half mile is a heartwarming experience that culminates with a lively celebration at the finish line. Included this year we will have food, a silent auction, vendors, and games! Sign up for the walk here!

News you can use

District 10 CIF and NDF appropriations

Councilman Mulvihill-initiated D-10 Capital Improvement Funds (CIF) appropriations documentation dating to 2016 is linked here.  The D-10 Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) appropriations document is linked here.

Alcoholic Beverage Control ad run for 4735 Poplar Level Road

An  Alcoholic Beverage Control ad ran August 20 in the Louisville Courier-Journal for a NQ2 Retail Drink license for Open Caribbean Kitchen, LLC., dba/ Open Caribbean Kitchen, 4735 Poplar Level Road, Suite 1. 

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero Street, 2 NE 33, Frankfort, KY, 40601, within 30 days of the date of this legal publication

Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services District 10 cases

Note: short term rental is the general term used to describe vacation rentals including AirBNB, VRBO, and Tripping. 

Recent District 10 applications and revised submittals to Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services: 

23-CUP-0266, 1537 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .083 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0149, 3 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Landscape Plan for proposed additional parking to an existing parking lot on 2.74 acres in the OR3 zoning district. Norton Audubon Parking Lot. 

23-MCUP-0011, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for Parking Garage Redevelopment. Norton Parking Garage.

23-CAT2-0022, 4640 Illinois Avenue, Revised Submittal for a Category 2 review for a semi truck repair shop on 0.41810 acres in the M-2 zoning district. 

23-ZONE-0107, 3560 Bashford Avenue, application for a Zoning Change from PRO to PEC or M-1 to allow the existing contractor's shop to remain with an additional building, parking, and outdoor storage area on 2.02 acres. TEM Group.

September 6 - Neighbor meeting regarding 2230 Buechel Avenue

A neighbor meeting will be held September 6 regarding a zoning change for 2230 Buechel Avenue (a/k/a 4129 Bardstown Road). The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at West Buechel City Hall, 3705 Bashford Avenue. 

The Applicant plans to activate an existing historical preservation site with a community oriented venue on 3.84 acres located at 2230 Buechel Avenue in West Buechel. The site is
home to the historical Buechel train depot building. The mixed use development will feature
a community garden where gardening classes can be taught to the community, a train dining cart with ability to serve food, an outdoor gaming area, a walking trail, meditation walking paths, and the ability to host a farmer's market within the existing parking lot. The pre-application seeks C-1, Commercial zoning on Property currently zoned R-4 and R-5,  Residential. View the full letter. 

September 20 - Neighbor meeting regarding 3102 Bobolink Road

A neighbor meeting will be held September 20 regarding a Conditional Use Permit pre-application to provide short-term rentals at 3102 Bobolink Road. The meeting will be 6 to 7 p.m. at that address. View the full letter. 

22-CAT2-0037, 4601 E. Indian Trail, Building 2, a Category 2B Application for a 67,500 square foot warehouse/office building on 8.8 acres in the M-2 zoning district. 

23-CAT2-0009, 4501 Poplar Level Road, revised application submittal for Category 2B development for a 4,309 S.F. warehouse with loading and parking area on 0.4777 acres in the M-2 zoning district. Chaparro's Warehouse.

23-CAT3-0014, 3910 Produce Road, Revised Submittal of a Category 3 review for a 119,850 sf Storage/Distribution Warehouse on 6.4027 acres in the M-3 zoning district. Exeter Warehouse. 

23-CUPPA-0115, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit for a school extension and sports gym on 7.1025 acres in the R-4 zoning district. Guiding Light Islamic Center School Extension & Gym. 

3 Audubon Plaza Drive

23-DDP-0055, 3 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Revised District Development Plan to add 109 parking spaces on 2.736 acres in the OTF zoning district. South Parking Lot at Norton
Audubon Hospital. 

23-MCUP-0007, 3 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking area on parking structure and parking area on 0.6965 acres in the OTF zoning district. Norton Audubon Medical Office. 

23-WAIVER-0107, 3 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Waiver from Sections 5.5.2.B.1.a and 5.9.2.A.1.b.ii to not provide vehicular connection to adjoining nonresidential site. Norton Audubon.

1 Audubon Plaza Drive

23-DDP-0080, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Revised District Development Plan for a proposed parking structure on 6.59 acres in the OTF zoning district. Norton Parking Structure. 

23-VARIANCE-0122, 1 Audubon Plaza Drive, a Variance from Section 4.2.29.B to allow a structure to be within 30 feet of the property line. Norton Parking Structure. 

21-DDP-0087, 2020 Bashford Manor Lane, a District Development Plan for a building expansion. Walmart Fulfillment Center. 

4730 Champions Trace Lane:

19-DDP-0077, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a Revised District Development Plan for a medical office and dialysis center on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

19-VARIANCE-0076, 4730 Champions Trace Lane, a variance from section 4.8.1 of the Land Development Code to allow the proposed pavement to encroach into the middle and outer 100-foot stream buffer for a medical office on 1.4 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0132, 1200 Hodel Road, a Landscape Plan for a proposed athletic facility.  Advance Sports Training. 

23-LANDSCAPE-0028, 2703 Preston Highway, a Landscape Plan for expansion of an existing liquor store with 3 apartments on the second floor on 0.33 acres in the C1 zoning district. 

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, Application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

23-MCUP-0003, 1841 Taylor Avenue, a Modified Conditional Use Permit to expand the square footage of underground storage on 4.3976 acres in the M-2 and CM zoning districts. Louisville Underground Expansion. 

22-MPLAT-0044, 4322 Mildaun Road, application for a Minor Plat change to create two lots from one on .736 acres in the R-4 zoning district and SW form district. Bicker Division.

21-MPLAT-0011, for 3901 Atkinson Square Drive, a Minor Plat Application to create two lots from one lot on 9.59 acres in the C2 zoning district. 

23-WAIVER-0116, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Waiver of LDC Chapter 10.2.4.B.8 to omit the required landscape buffer area along a portion of the side and rear property line. TEM Group Rezoning.

2814 Newburg Road

19-WAIVER-0112, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver for the sidewalk requirement along Newburg Road. 
19-WAIVER-0113, 2814 Newburg Road, a waiver to allow detached houses to abut a private street.  

4202 Poplar Level Road

23-WAIVER-0097, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.10 to allow the existing pavement to encroach into the required 10’ landscape buffer areas along Poplar Level Road, Taylor Avenue and Redwood Drive. VisionFirst. 

23-WAIVER-0098, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Waiver of the requirements of LDC section 10.2.12 to allow a portion of the proposed interior landscape areas to be less than the minimum required area of 290 square feet and less than the minimum required width of eight feet. VisionFirst. 

23-DDP-0048, 4202 Poplar Level Road, a Revised District Development plan for parking reconfiguration on 0.4084 acres in the C-2 zoning district. VisionFirst. 

23-ZONEPA-0109, 2230 Buechel Avenue, a Change in Zoning-Form District Pre-Application from R4 and R5 to C1 on 3.86 acres for the proposed Buechel Train Depot Revitalization project. 

23-ZONEPA-0099, 1300 Belmar Drive, a Change in Zoning Pre-Application from M2 to CM/M2 on .2798 acres for a used car lot. Dean's Classic Auto Sales.

23-ZONEPA-0090, 3560 Bashford Avenue, a Pre-Application for rezoning from PRO to PEC or M1 to allow the existing contractor's shop to remain with an additional building, parking, and outdoor storage area. TEM Group. 

23-ZONE-0033, 1618 Lincoln Avenue, application for a change in Zoning from R-5 to C-1 to allow for a law office and commercial kitchen in an existing building on 0.10 acres.

22-ZONE-0169, 2221 Bradford Drive, a change in zoning from R-5 to R-6 on 5.4 acres for a 94 unit multi-family development. 

Short Term Rental cases

23-CUPPA-0226, 3102 Bobolink Road, Preliminary Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a Short-Term Rental on 0.15680 acres in the R-5 zoning district.

23-CUPPA-0199, 1312 Eastern Parkway, a Pre-Application for a Conditional Use Permit for a  Short-Term Rental on .13 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

23-CUPPA-0062, 3709 Willmar Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit Pre-Application for a non-primary residence Short Term Rental on 0.2602 acres in the R-4 zoning district.

23-CUP-0149, 1628 Belmar Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.1357 acres in the R-5 zoning district. 

22-CUP-0408, 1000 Parkway Drive, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on 0.17 acres in the R5 zoning district

22-CUP-0066, 1607 Orchard Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a Short Term Rental on .14 acres in the R5 zoning district. 

20-CUP-0147 for 1500 Lincoln Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit for a short term rental at a non primary residence on 0.18 acres in the R5 zoning district.

Check on Planning and Design Services cases.

 Locate legal Short Term Rentals with new interactive map

Short term rental enforcement continues in large part to be complaint-driven, based on public reporting of alleged violations to administrators. An interactive map tool contains all of the registered short term rentals in Louisville having an active permit to rent their property out to paying customers on STR websites like Airbnb. If you believe someone is using a property as a short term rental but it does not show up on this registry, or if the registry indicates a non-owner occupied property does not have a CUP, then please report the issue here (select “Zoning and Business Concerns,” “Zoning Concern,” “Short Term Rental,” complete the form and submit). Or contact our office.

Driver licensing - REAL ID enforcement date extended to May 7, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry. The enforcement date has been moved from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025. Read details on REAL ID.

Be informed about crimes with LMPD's crime mapping website

The Louisville Metro Police Department uses a Crime Mapping website to display crime on a map in Jefferson County.  Zoom in to see crimes in an area, or put an address in the address bar at top left to search. You may sign up for auto email alerts for crime around an address. Reports are made available to the public after a process of internal review, often in the same day as the report taken. Due to the nature of some crimes, reports are made available to public upon the completion of a thorough investigation and will be made available as soon as practical. These LMPD divisions serve sections of District 10: Link to LMPD Fourth Division  Link to LMPD Fifth Division Link to LMPD Sixth Division

Know the signs of human trafficking - you could save a life

Do you know the indicators of human trafficking? You could save a life.  If you or someone you know needs help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-373-7888 to speak with a specially trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocate. Support is provided in more than 200 languages. We are here to listen and connect you with the help you need to stay safe. Callers can dial 711 to access the Hotline using TTY. Or text at 233733. Message and data rates may apply. You can also email at help@humantraffickinghotline.org  or submit a tip online here.

Veterans Crisis Line 

Some offices and VA hospitals offer a "Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program" that includes treatment methods including acupuncture, tai chi, and meditation instead of opioids, and they work with the Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, Press 1) to provide support and treatment for PTSD and depression, the leading cause of suicide for veterans. Additional references for VA material and assistance or 1-877-WAR-VETS. Lifestyle changes for better health, or sexual trauma.

"Embrace the Journey" website for parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents

For LGBTQ+ children and adolescents,a parent’s support makes all the difference. The Embrace the Journey website is designed to educate the parents of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents about how to give children the emotional support they need.

Streetlight out? Report it. 

Please report non-working streetlights to LG&E.  Report a hazard on a state road or highway, such as non-working highway lighting or potholes.

Report litterers

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.

Would you like to serve on one of Louisville Metro's Boards or Commissions? 

Interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions? Serving on a board or commission, you will have a chance to improve the quality of life in our community. There are 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. Read more about board applications.

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