My first legislative initiative was to introduce and pass a resolution supporting our law enforcement community by designating September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Louisville.
The resolution acknowledges the selflessness and courage of the city’s police officers who have bravely continued to meet the call of duty to ensure the security of our neighborhoods and communities at the risk of their own personal safety. The resolution encourages residents and businesses in Metro to show appreciation to police officers through acts of kindness and appreciation to those protecting our community. Further, it urges residents and businesses to support the men and women of the Louisville Metro Police Department through participation in a celebratory event in September in conjunction with the Louisville Metro Police Foundation.
There are many ways to show support:
- Consider dropping off snacks, drinks, or gift cards to your closest patrol division.
- Pay it forward. Pay for their meal at a restaurant or drive thru.
- Write thank you letters and letters of appreciation for officers.
- Give verbal praise and support when seeing someone in uniform
- Donating to the Metro Police Foundation to fund programs like “Officer in Distress”, “Shop with a Cop” or other services meant to support injured or fallen officers and their families. To donate please click HERE.
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 Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Fairdale Playtorium (10616 W. Manslick Rd.)
Please join me for my Town Hall meeting. This is an opportunity to learn about upcoming projects, legislative initiatives and share your comments. Representatives from Codes & Regulations, Louisville Metro Police, MSD, Planning & Design, and Public Works will be on hand to answer residents' questions.
Property Address: 1209 McCawley Rd., Latin Independence Day, Temporary Activity Permit
Case Number: 23-TAPP-0011
A temporary activity permit for a latin independence day parade on 0.4 acres in the C1 zoning district. For more information, please click HERE.
To View the Weekly Report, please click HERE.
Children’s & Teen Programs
Story Time.
Every Wednesday morning:
Toddler Storytime 10:30-11:30 AM
Foster a love of reading in your toddlers through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 1-3
Preschool Storytime 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Foster a love of reading in your pre-schooler through this engaging storytime! Join us for books, songs, movement, and art activities that encourage the development of early learning skills. Ages 3-5
Teen Club
Every Wednesday afternoon 3:45-4:45 PM
Join our after-school program in a casual drop-in setting. Whether you want to make craft projects, play board games, watch a movie, share a book you just read, or just socialize, there’s always something for you at the library!
Kids Only Club
Every Thursday afternoon 5:30-6:30 PM
Join us for our weekly after-school program where we explore video games, STEM related-activities, movies, and more. Ages 6 – 12
ACT Practice Test
Saturday, September 30, 10:30 AM -2:30 PM
Take a FREE full-length ACT practice test for students who wish to gain experience taking the ACT.
Please bring two #2 pencils, a photo ID, and a calculator. Please call (502) 375-2051 to register, limit 10. Grades 7th – 12th.
Adult Programs
Monday, September 25, 6:30-7:30 PM
Join us to try your hand at a new craft that can be completed in about an hour. Seasoned and non-crafters are welcome. Registration is required as space and supplies are limited. Adults register: 502-375-2051. Ages 18+
For more information, please click HERE.
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In December 2020, Mayor Fischer's administration presented Metro Council a plan called the "Clean Collaborative" to improve the community's cleanliness. Metro Council approved funding for the effort in January 2021. The collaborative brings together stakeholders from across Louisville Metro to coordinate and maximize cleaning efforts. These stakeholders include:
- Louisville Metro Public Works & Assets, which has worked on many cleanliness efforts such as urban and suburban street sweeping, litter hotspot cleanings, homeless camp cleanings, and more.
- Brightside and their volunteer community cleanups and anti-litter messaging.
- Louisville Downtown Partnership, which assists in maintaining the cleanliness in the downtown area.
- Louisville Metro Codes & Regulations and their Vacant Lots Department.
- Louisville Waste Management District, which annually receives $380,000 in grant funding which helps by providing extra litter collection along the interstates during the winter, inmate litter collection programs, supplies for litter cleanup events, and anti-litter education through Brightside.
This month they cleaned in District 13:
September 06, 2023
- Grade Ln from Fern Valley Rd to Outer Loop- 11 Bags, 2 Tires and 8 Other Items
- National Turnpike from Southside Dr to KY 841 Overpass- 9 Bags, 1 Tire and 4 Other Items
- Outer Loop from 3rd St Rd to I-65 Overpass- 37 Bags
- South Park Rd form Fairdale Rd to Blue Lick Rd- 4 Bags
- Minor Ln from Outer Loop to South Park Rd- 8 Bags, 4 Tires and 5 Other Items
- New Cut Rd from Southside Dr to KY 841 Overpass- 6 Bags and 2 Other Items
- Wisertown Rd from Manslick Rd to 3rd St Rd- 1 Bag and 1 Other Item
- Manslick Rd from Palatka Rd to Wisertown Rd- 3 Bags and 2 Other Items
- Arnoldtown Rd from St Andrews Church Rd to 3rd St Rd- 5 Bags and 4 Other Items
- Fern Valley Rd from Grade Ln to I-65 Overpass- 3 Bags and 5 Other Items
September 07, 2023
- Greenbelt Hwy from Lions Arms Dr to Greenwood Rd- 16 Bags, 4 Tires and 11 Other Items
- Outer Loop from 3rd St Rd to I-65 Overpass- 26 Bas and Other Items
- Stonestreet Rd from Dixie Hwy to KY 841 Overpass- 8 Bags
- Manslick Rd from Hazelwood Ave to Palatka Rd- 8 Bags and 2 Other Items
- Greenwood Rd from Greenbelt Hwy to Dixie Hwy- 8 Bags and 4 Other Items
- Palatka Rd from Manslick Rd to Sanders Gate Rd- 3 Bags
- St Anthony Church Rd frm St Andrews Church Rd to Manslick Rd- 8 Bags and 1 Other Item
- St Andrews Church Rd from Palatka Rd to Dixie Hwy- 9 Bags and 4 Other Items
 Legacy School of Dance's Halloween Fest
Sunday, October 22
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
10008 Mitchell Hill Rd., Fairdale, KY
 St. Teresa of Calcutta (formerly St. Jerome) to Host Fall Food Truck Festival Saturday, September 23 from 4 pm to 11 pm. They will feature a variety of food trucks, beer garden, cake wheel, and children's activity.
The Louisville Zoo’s ever-popular annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is celebrating 42 years of merry not scary fun! Tickets go on sale to the public today at noon at louisvillezoo.org/boo. This beloved event will begin early in 2023, starting Sept. 30 and running through Oct. 29 (Thursday – Sunday nights).
Tickets are all-inclusive and include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction.
Guests can dress up in their wildest costumes for the after-hours event that turns the Zoo into a living storybook, complete with favorite characters brought to life. There will be music, photo opportunities around every corner and, of course, a safe place to trick-or-treat for kids 11 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring their own trick-or-treat bags, but reusable treat bags will be available for purchase at the Zoo’s Gift Shop for $2 (while supplies last).
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Tickets
Tickets for Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer are $13.50 for non-members (both adults and children 3 and older) and $7 for members (both adults and children 3 and older). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket.
Members and guests can purchase tickets online at louisvillezoo.org/boo, with their chosen date and arrival time. Ticket capacity is limited each night with popular nights expected to sell out quickly.
A limited number of Meijer “anytime tickets” can be purchased at participating Meijer stores for $11.50 beginning September 24. Visit louisvillezoo.org/Meijer for a list of stores.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer is a rain or shine event.
Boo at the Zoo is presented by Meijer and sponsored by Great Clips, Norton Children’s, PNC Grow Up, UPS, Councilman Pat Mulvihill & District 10 residents, Ky Saves 529 and USA Image.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer provides critical support every year to the Zoo’s animal care programs, visitor experience and conservation education.
Event Hours/Special Dates
On Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer event days:
The Zoo will close early for regular daytime visitors. Gates will close at 3 p.m. with guests being allowed to visit until 4 p.m.
The party starts at 5 p.m. and Halloween guests will enter the Zoo at their ticketed time. At 10 p.m., the trick-or-treat route will close, and all guests must exit the Zoo.
Thursday, Oct. 19 is Allergy-Friendly Night and will feature peanut-free treat booths and added non-food treats like stickers, pencils and more. Children with allergies can receive a teal token redeemable for an allergy-friendly option at our Switch Witch booth.
PNC Grow up Great Learning Adventure tent will be at the Zoo’s entrance Oct. 27 – 29.
Costumes
The Zoo encourages all visitors to wear family-friendly costumes. Adults may join in the fun, however full costume masks that cover the entire face are not permitted for adults.
To learn more about the event and Boo at the Zoo presented by Meijer activities, visit louisvillezoo.org/boo.
Animals
While guests may catch a glimpse of a few party animals, most animal ambassadors will not be on exhibit in the evenings so they can rest and follow their regular fall schedules.
Regular Zoo Hours
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Now through Sept. 17, hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
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 Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy 2023
The Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy develops and highlights emerging community leaders who live, work, or learn in South or Southwest Louisville. Participants engage in a series of workshops where they learn about the assets and opportunities specific to South and Southwest Louisville and build on skills and resources necessary to address these priorities. The Academy has graduated 40 diverse Louisvillians from 13 zip codes.
Fall 2023 Class – Accepting Cohort Members
If you and/or someone you know would like to be nominated, please let us know! The dates are Thursdays in October, and November 2nd and 9th from 5:30 to 8pm. The cost for the whole program is $125 and scholarships are available. If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Southwest Dream Team Executive Director Rachel Roarx.
Rachel@swdreamteam.org
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