Currently, the newborn is behind the scenes bonding with mom. Plans for public viewing will be announced via the Zoo’s official channels and website soon. Guests are invited to follow updates and watch the tiger cub’s first weeks by viewing our Tiger Cub Cam at louisvillezoo.org/cubcam.

The last Sumatran tiger cubs born at the Zoo were Leela, Jai, and Mohan in April 2004, followed by two Amur, or Siberian tiger cubs, Irisa and Anya, in October of the same year.

"It’s been a long time since the Zoo has welcomed a tiger cub to our extended family and we are all excited by the arrival of this rare and endangered youngster," said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. "I commend the Islands and Animal Health teams for their efforts and invite our community to come celebrate with us as we watch this precious cub grow and progress."

A naming contest sponsored by Norton Children’s will be announced in the coming weeks. Guests can also “adopt” the tiger cub through a special ADOPTS package. Visit louisvillezoo.org/adopts for more information.

Louisville Zoo's new mural a colorful welcome to visitors

The Louisville Zoo has a vibrant new mural featuring a series of animals at the entrance, created by the talented local art collective Often Seen Rarely Spoken (OSRS). This exciting addition enhances the Zoo's entrance and is set to captivate visitors throughout the season. “The new mural space was a perfect canvas for some animal artwork and nicely complements the new entrance signage that we installed last year,” said Dan Maloney, director of the Louisville Zoo. Since forming in 2016, OSRS has made a significant impact on Louisville's visual culture, contributing more than 200 murals to the region. Their work includes high-profile collaborations with iconic organizations such as the Belle of Louisville, Racing Louisville, KFC YUM! Center, Norton Children’s Hospital and Louisville Slugger.

“We thoroughly enjoy contributing art to the visual culture of Louisville and think it’s important to capture the opportunity to communicate on blank wall space,” expressed the OSRS collective. “The Zoo is an icon of the city that we all grew up coming to, so it feels full circle coming back as adults to add a piece in the entryway that will be seen by every single person that comes to the zoo. Literally thousands of kids might be inspired by this art in the coming decade, and that effect is hard to measure right now, but we know it’s going to be impactful.” The mural, which took a week to complete, involved meticulous planning and collaboration between the OSRS artists and zoo staff. “We wanted to create something that would resonate with visitors of all ages and become an integral part of their zoo experience,” said one of the OSRS artists. Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and experiences on social media using the hashtag #WeAreLouZoo. Additionally, the Zoo has a range of exciting events to enjoy, making this the perfect time to visit. Visit louisvillezoo.org/events for more information.

Louisville Zoo street mural area cleared

If you haven't been by the Zoo mural on Trevilian Way at Newburg Road lately, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Councilman Mulvihill noted recently that someone had done a great job cleaning up and trimming the vines and vegetation at the mural. 

That someone is East District Manager Nate Barnett, and his crew, and we thank them for clearing the area. 

54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest saw world record broken

Jason Lippa hit the Dainty a whopping one hundred and seventy-three feet to win the 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest Monday in Schnitzelburg. Not only did Lippa become this year’s champion, but he also smashed the previous world record distance by twenty feet.

Taking home the basket of lemons that are traditionally given to the competitor who hits the Dainty the shortest distance was Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, having hit the Dainty a mere 17.5 inches.

This year’s competition included more than two hundred contestants, who showcased good old-fashioned luck in the art of the Dainty while hundreds of attendees watched from the sidelines while enjoying bologna sandwiches and brews from local watering holes.

Participants must be 45 or older, three strikes and you’re out, players must only use one arm, whoever hits the dainty the furthest is declared the winner, and whoever hits the dainty the shortest distance receives a basket of lemons.

Part of the Dainty tradition also includes an opportunity for players to voluntarily donate to the Little Sisters of the Poor during their turn at bat. This year’s event collected $1,320 and will be used by the Sisters to improve the well-being of the elderly residents at their facility in Louisville. For more information and to donate, please visit www.littlesistersofthepoorlouisville.org/.

The World Championship Dainty Contest is held annually on the last Monday in July. Mark your calendar for next year’s event on Monday, July 28..

Metro Commission for Person with Disabilities to offer screening of "Crip Camp" documentary August 14 

It was 34 years ago that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, protecting the rights of people with disabilities. To mark this important anniversary and to wrap up celebrations of Disability Pride Month 2024, the Louisville Metro Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites the community to a screening of the documentary “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” followed by a panel discussion with local community advocates.

“Crip Camp” takes a spirited look at grassroots activism on the heels of the Woodstock concert in 1969, as a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights. In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination, and institutionalization. 

Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp "for the handicapped" in the Catskills, exploded those confines. Jened was their freewheeling Utopia, a place with summertime sports, smoking and make-out sessions awaiting everyone, and campers who felt fulfilled as young human beings. Their bonds endured as they migrated West to Berkeley, California – a promised land for a growing and diverse disability community where friends from Camp Jened realized that disruption and unity might secure life-changing accessibility for millions. 

Co-directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Nicole Newnham and film mixer and former camper Jim LeBrecht, this joyous and exuberant documentary, a milestone in the fight for disability visibility, received funding from California Humanities through the California Documentary Project in 2018.  

The film will be screened August 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main Street. There will be no admission charge for this event. Please RSVP by calling 714-5128.

“As we continue to disrupt the narratives around disability, I think my favorite quote from the film is ‘Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does,’” said Louisville Metro Government ADA Coordinator Sarah Teeters. “By bringing the community together in a safe space, we provide an opportunity to challenge those preconceived notions and misconceptions and foster greater awareness about disability.” 

Funding for the screening of ‘Crip Camp’ was provided by the LMG Office of Resilience & Community Services, the LMG Office of Housing & Community Development, Gathering Strength, the Actors Theater of Louisville, and anonymous contributors.

Lead exposure data added to the Health Equity Dashboard - learn more

Earlier this year, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness launched a new Health Equity Data Dashboard. It provides a current data snapshot of the city's overall health. Initially, it included demographics, data, and root cause explanations for seven health outcomes: accidents and injury, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, birth outcomes, cancer, heart disease and homicide. Recently, lead exposure data was added.

Exposure to lead can harm the body in many ways. It can permanently disrupt a child’s cognitive ability, concentration, language skills and impulse control. It is also 100 percent preventable. In Louisville, there are inequities in those who are exposed to lead with children in the North and West market areas being nine times more likely than children from other neighborhoods to test positive for an elevated level of lead in their blood.

See the data, maps, and root causes here.

The Department of Public Health and Wellness has a Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program with resources available to families. Additionally, to prevent lead exposure from happening, the city enacted a Lead Rental Registry Ordinance that will go into effect in 2025. Property owners can learn steps they can take now to prevent lead poisoning, as well as more information on registering their property here.

Iroquois Amphitheater Free Summer Movies continue in August and September

Louisville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the August and September schedule for the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series.

“Our neighbors have really turned out for our community events, especially our Free Summer Movie Series,” says Brian E. Smith, Event Supervisor at Iroquois Amphitheater. “Our Free Summer Movie Series is an exciting way to spend time with family, friends and neighbors while enjoying some new and classic motion pictures.” 

August’s movie lineup includes the following dates and titles: 

• August 1: Puss and Boots: The Last Wish (PG) and Rocky (PG)
• August 8: How To Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) and Blue Beetle (PG)
• August 9: How To Train Your Dragon: The Lost World (PG) and Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13)
• August 15: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G) and Grease (PG)
• August 16: The Iron Giant (PG) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (PG)
• August 22: Ratatouille (G) and Wonka (PG)
• August 29: Kung FU Panda 4 (PG) and Enter The Dragon (R)

September’s movie lineup includes the following dates and titles: 

• September 5: Frozen (PG) and Sunshine (R)
• September 6: The Peanuts Movie (G) and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (PG)
• September 12: The LEGO Movie (PG) and The Bride of Frankenstein (NR)
• September 13: Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G) and Friday the 13th (1980) (R)
• September 19: GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (NR) and Godzilla Minus One (PG-13) *
• September 20: Robocop (R) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R)
• September 26: Cars (G) and Smokey and the Bandit (PG)
• September 27: Cars 3 (G) and Furious 7 (PG-13) 

*- possible substitution 

Gates open at 6 p.m. for concessions and door prizes, the first movie starts at 7 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. For a full list of movies and shows, visit iroquoisamphitheater.com. 

Louisville Parks and Recreation would like to thank the Metro Council for their annual support of the Iroquois Amphitheater’s Free Summer Movie Series.

Enrollment continues for LIHEAP summer subsidy

Jefferson County residents can apply for electric assistance through Louisville Metro RCS Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy is here to help Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs. Enrollment started July 16 and runs until September 13, or until designated funds are depleted, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Summer Subsidy Component provides households with incomes up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines a one-time benefit ranging from $50 to $250 depending on income levels and housing category. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s electric vendor. Jefferson County residents wishing to apply may schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP. Residents may also call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Kosair for Kids toys damaged by flooding - please donate new toys

Kosair for Kids' toy room flooded and many of the books, stuffed animals and toys were lost to water damage. Kosair is calling all Santa's helpers to come together and purchase new toys, books, and stuffed animals. Items desperately needed include chapter books, Lego, board games, craft supplies, Barbies and sporting equipment. To purchase a toy from our Amazon Wishlist or to make a donation: kosair.org/celebrate. 

August 6 - Louisville, LMPD to celebrate National Night Out with engaging community activities

On Tuesday, August 6, residents of all ages are invited to come together and strengthen neighborhood bonds through a series of fun-filled activities and initiatives throughout the community for National Night Out.

National Night Out is an annual event that aims to promote positive community relationships and enhance public safety by fostering connections between residents, local law enforcement agencies and other community organizations. Louisville is proud to be a part of this nationwide effort and is excited to showcase its commitment to building a safe and thriving environment for all.

Community members may join in a variety of family-friendly activities around the city. These events offer an opportunity for neighbors to connect, share stories and strengthen their sense of belonging.

All events are free and open to the public with no pre-registration required. Enjoy food, music, fun, safety exhibits, kid’s activities, free giveaways, LMPD Specialty Units, and more!

National Night Out serves as a reminder that by working together and building strong relationships, communities can create safer environments and improve the quality of life for everyone.

Parts of District 10 are served by the 4th, 5th and 6th Divisions of the LMPD. See the flyers below for information on celebrations for each of those divisions. 

The Louisville Metro Police Foundation is partnering with the Victim Services Unit and 911 Cell Phone Bank (911cellphonebank.org) to conduct a cell phone drive. 911 Cell Phone Bank collects used working and non-working/broken cell phones, resets the devices to factory settings, guarantees complete data erasure and if they cannot erase the data, the device gets recycled through a licensed R2 recycler to keep the e-waste out of landfills, and provides the phones to law enforcement and victim services agencies for distribution to vulnerable residents in communities nationwide.

Donating your old cell phone is a way to support the work of 911 Cell Phone Bank and give back to our community by ensuring victims of crime have meaningful access to emergency services. Cell phone drop boxes will be located at all National Night Out locations, August 6 from 5 to 8 p.m.:

1^st and 2^nd Divisions – Kroger (2710 W. Broadway)

3^rd and 4^th Divisions – Iroquois Park (5216 New Cut Road)

5^th Division – Peterson-Dumesnil House (301 S. Peterson Avenue)

6^th and 7^th Divisions – Highview Park (7201 Outer Loop)

8^th Division – Warren Walker Park (501 Gatehouse Lane)

Vision Zero Louisville seeking public feedback on speeding

As part of Vision Zero Louisville – the city’s transportation safety initiative that prioritizes the prevention of fatal and serious injury crashes – partners of the initiative, including Louisville Metro Public Works and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, announced today that they are raising awareness about the relationship between speed, speeding and safety, as well as seeking public input on speeding and speed management in the community. Louisville residents are invited to share their experiences and opinions in a brief online survey, which is available through September 30.

The survey results – coupled with crash data, current local conditions, and a peer review of cities leading the way in terms of speed management and Vision Zero – will help shape Louisville’s first-ever Speed Management Plan. This plan is a multifaceted and balanced effort to manage speeds on non-interstate streets through roadway design, intersection design, modernizing policies and practices related to speed limits, and enforcement.

“The effects of speeding are deadly, and drivers on Louisville’s High Injury Network, where a majority of fatal and serious injury crashes occur, should be especially aware of their speed,” said Lt. Craig Browning, commander of LMPD’s Traffic Unit. “This Speed Management Plan is the right thing to do, and this community-informed effort will help us look at feasible and effective solutions to address speeding as we work toward our vision of zero roadway deaths by 2050.”

Vision Zero Louisville’s speeding survey coincides with a media blitz by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as part the agency’s year-round Speeding Catches Up With You campaign focused on speed prevention on our nation’s roads. Studies show higher speeds result in greater impact at the time of a crash, which leads to more severe injuries and deaths. NHTSA reports speeding contributes to more than 25 percent of all traffic-related deaths nationwide.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In 2022, Louisville Metro Council passed an ordinance calling for zero roadway deaths by 2050 through the Vision Zero Louisville transportation safety initiative. The initiative is managed by Louisville Metro Public Works, in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Vision Zero Louisville promotes a multi-layered approach to saving lives, including redesigning roadways to encourage appropriate speeds and improving trauma-related care for crash victims. For more information, visit visionzerolouisville.org.

Please provide input on Louisville's forests for the Louisville Tree Plan

Trees are one of the most effective ways to deal with heat stress and improve air quality and public health. Louisville is in the process of developing an urban forest master plan to improve its trees and tree canopy so that all Louisville residents have access to the benefits that trees provide. 

Please consider providing input this summer. 

Invite us over: We'd love to come meet with your club, group, or neighborhood association at your next gathering. We can share more about the project and Louisville tree canopy, and you can make sure your priorities and concerns are heard. Contact morgan@treeslouisville.org to schedule. 

Take the Louisville Urban Forest survey. 

Grinstead Drive to be closed from Lexington Road to Peterson Avenue starting tonight for paving

Public Works' contractor is planning to repave Grinstead Drive from Lexington Road to Peterson Avenue. The roadway will be closed from Friday, August 2 from 8 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday August 3. Public Works is working with KYTC to also shut down the on and off ramps from I-64 onto Grinstead Drive to expedite this paving. 

YES! Direct is live! 

The YES! Direct is a new resource from The Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods that is a  collective, one-stop community database that will enable families and youth to find services and programs to meet their needs and interests. It 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. 

Use the QR code on the left to access the directory. Use the QR code on the right to apply to be included within it. Applicants must be a registered 501c3 organization that administers background checks to all employees and volunteers in order to be included. Questions? Contact us at  YES@louisvilleky.gov.

Remember the Camp Taylor Elementary School pantry as you shop

Tiffany Bolling from the Family Resource Center has reached out to request food donations for the school pantry at Camp Taylor Elementary School. 

Not only do we feed our students and their families at Camp Taylor and Audubon Traditional Elementary Schools, we also have a food pantry in front of the school to feed the community. 

Our pantry is usually stocked through Dare to Care, but the food goes so quickly. Our homeless demographic has doubled from last school year. I am trying to keep up with the nutritional support I can provide, but it's a struggle.

If you are able to assist in getting us food to fill our pantry, donations can be sent to: Camp Taylor Elementary School, The Kid Connection FRC, 1446 Belmar Drive, Louisville, KY, 40213. 

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.

District 10 events

The Louisville Zoo offers lineup of activities for the summer season

The Zoo kicks off summer with a full slate of activities including movie nights for both adults and kids as well as character days.

Movie Nights in the Oasis Field

The Zoo is celebrating the summer with a movie series under the stars! Enjoy Cinema Safari films for the younger set. Join the Zoo staff in the Oasis Field at sundown to watch on our giant inflatable screen. Gates opens at 8 p.m. The movies start at sundown. Tickets are $5 for non-members, free for Zoo members. Tickets must be purchased at the gate and cannot be purchased online. Concessions will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to pack their own blankets and lawn chairs.

• August 9: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”
• September 13: “Haunted Mansion”

Meet Me at the Zoo

Meet and greet some of your favorite storybook characters free with Zoo admission or Zoo membership on the following days:

• August 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Back to School Bash
  • Start the new school year with two favorite video game heroes who happen to be brothers and their princess pal. Presented by Norton Children’s.

August 24 - Pop-Up Drop-Off at Metro Fleet Services

Highlands-Shelby Park Library events

Please check dates and times at wfpl.org.  NERF at the Library, Friday, August 2, 6 to 8 p.m. Finish Summer Reading with a BLAST! Teens are invited to the Highlands-Shelby Park Library for an epic NERF experience! Use one of our Blasters to take over the Library in this after-hours event. Light snacks provided. Waiver required; call 574-1672. Summer Reading Finale with Kentucky Science Center, Saturday, August 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come celebrate the last day of Summer Reading with Kentucky Science Center! Join us for a special space-themed science program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or come by anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your prizes and snag some special treats and giveaways. Teen Chess Club, Monday, August 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Never played? A tournament veteran? A casual player? All skill levels are welcome. We'll teach you the basics of the game, general strategy, popular moves, advanced rules, and how to record your games. And we'll play lots of chess! Ages 10-19.  Nonfiction Book Club, Tuesday, August 6, 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Boys in the Boat: The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics by Daniel James Brown.  Describes the American rowing team's triumphant and unlikely win during the 1936 Olympics Kids Club, Tuesday, August 6, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Drop in every Tuesday for some afternoon fun. Each week will be a different activity. Crafts, board games, LEGOs and more! Ages 4-10.  Teen Post-Up, August 6, 6 to 8 p.m. Join us at the Outpost for a weekly night of board games, video games, and snacks! Ages 10-19.  Teen Art Club, Wednesday, August 7, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us as we envision and create! Different mediums will be explored every month, including painting, collaging, clay sculpting, and more! Ages 10-19.  Evening Book Group, Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Vanishing Half: A Novel by Britt Bennett. The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But after growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it's not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it's everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Baby Storytime, Thursday, August 8, 10:15 to 11 a.m. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 0-24 months. Toddler Storytime, Thursday, August 8, 11:15 a.m. to noon. A storytime for developing pre-literacy skills and a love of reading through books, songs, movement and activities. Ages 2-3. Teen Lounge, Thursday, August 8, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Come play games, watch movies and even use Oculus VR! Teen Lounge is a time to hang out, have fun, and try something new. Ages 10-19.  Home Skate Shop Clinic, Thursday, August 8, 5 to 7 p.m. Home Skate Shop will show how to build and maintain a board. Ages 10-19.

Louisville Nature Center

Louisville Nature Center Events - view complete list

Save the date for the Pawpaw Festival - Saturday, September 7

The Second Annual Pawpaw Festival at Louisville Nature Center will feature workshops, tastings, guided hikes, and more family-friendly fun! Saturday, September 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Master Gardeners Q & A Panel- Ask the Experts! 

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Admission s $5 for members, $15 for potential members. Come prepared with all your fall gardening questions and learn from the experts! This will be the perfect chance to gain new knowledge, share success stories, seek answers for those pesky problem areas, and mingle with other gardeners. Topics will include basics of fall gardening, seed saving and managing your garden beds. 

Enchanted Forest Saturday, October 12, 7 to 10 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Experience LNC programming first hand, enjoy craft cocktails in the Nature Play Area while listening to live music, and get an exclusive peek at LNC's plan for the future.

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 events

Newburg Days Festival kicks off on Monday, August 5 with activities beginning on Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11

The annual Newburg Days Festival, sponsored by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2), has been running for over fifty years. This year’s festival will be held in Petersburg Park and will begin on Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11.

The Petersburg/Newburg Park is located at the corner of E. Indian Trail and Petersburg Road. The festival will include vendors, food, kid’s activities, parade, live music, DJs, basketball tournament, cornhole tournament, and youth football games. Kid’s activities include a rock-climbing wall, skating rink, petting zoo, and more!

The festival will host an opening ceremony on Monday at 7 p.m. at Star Hope Baptist Church, located at 5009 E. Indian Trail, and activities will begin on Friday.   

Friday, August 9

• Vendor setup at 3 p.m.
• Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities – 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, August 10

• Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities – 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Community Parade – 11:15 a.m. line-up time with a noon start time
• Basketball tournament – 1:30 p.m.
• Cornhole tournament – 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 11

• Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities – 8 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Senior Luncheon at Newburg Community Center – 1:30 p.m.

For more information on the basketball/kickball/football games, please contact Farrell Sanders Sr. at 296-3570, Patrick McGee at 855-2911, or John Summers Sr. at 554-0226. To sign up for the cornhole tournament, please contact Willis Taylor at 203-5475. 

Through August 11 - the 2024 season of Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park 

The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park continues.

Nightly Schedule:

6 p.m. Food Trucks

7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern

7 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance

8 p.m. Performance

For more information go to https://kyshakespeare.com/season/sicp/

August 13 - next Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner

This is the third series of conversations offered. The previous series took place in 2022 and 2023. To view a summary of these, scan the above QR code or read here. 

These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.

August 24 - Women's Equality Day celebration at Central High School

You're invited to join the Office for Women on Women's Equality Day at an event called "Women's Equality is Human Equality." The celebration will kick off at 10 a.m. on August 24 at Central High School, 1130 West Chestnut Street. We look forward to you attending our event! RSVP today.

Louisville Metro news

How to report a pothole

Residents have three ways to report a pothole: By calling Metro311, (502-574-5000) On social media using #502pothole On Public Works' website at gov/government/public-works/services/report-pothole-or-other-city-services-issue

Litter Collection and Mowing Calendar 

Jefferson County Legal Help Center offering hours Tuesdays

Assistance

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.

Kentucky's Employee Child Care Assistance Partner Program

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 percent, potentially doubling the value of their employer-provided benefit. All funds from the employer and the state are paid directly to eligible child care providers. Various program restrictions apply. Learn more at the Kentucky Chamber's ECCAP resource page, Kentucky's ECCAP program page, or by email.

Help with prescription medication copays may be possible through the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. Call 1-800-633-8100, between 8 a.m. and 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 

Mental health experts recommend connecting with others and talking about how you'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

Trauma-trained mental health specialists are available at all eight Louisville Neighborhood Place locations for immediate and free assistance for any Louisville resident dealing with violence or other trauma. Appointments and walk-ins are accepted. The city has also set up a trauma hotline that is free to call: 901-0100.

Contact Congressman Morgan McGarvey's office

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.

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 #24-002 - March 2024 SOP Updates

Links to updates and online comment forms: 

https://www.louisville-police.org/882/LMPD-Public-Review-of-Policy

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.

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 application to Planning and Design Services

24-CUPPA-0178, 1521 Belmar Drive, pre-application for a Conditional Use Permit for a non-owner occupied Short Term Rental on 0.1725 acres in the R5 zoning district.

August 19 - Public hearing regarding 3018 Louisa Avenue

LIC-STA-24-00735, 3018 Louisa Avenue, Waiver of 115.516 (D) (1) of Metro Code of Ordinances to allow the registration of a Short Term Rental within 12 months of being issued a citation. 

24-CFR-0003, 4201 Illinois Avenue, Application for a Community Facility Review for a zoo expansion on 15.09 acres in the R5 zoning district. Kentucky Trails at the Zoo.

24-CUP-0063, 6500 Six Mile Lane, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a gym and building addition for a private institutional use on 7.1 acres in the R4 zoning district. NUR Islamic School.

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.

3417 Community Horizon Circle

24-VARIANCE-0071, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, application for a Variance to allow parking in the side and rear setback. Day Spring.

23-MCUP-0008, 3417 Community Horizon Circle, revised submittal of an application for a Modified Conditional Use Permit for a parking lot on 2.68 acres in the R5 zoning district. CFL Parking Lot. 

24-MPLAT-0066, 4200 Wallingford Lane, Application for a Minor Subdivision Plat to shift a lot line between properties in the R6 zoning district. 

23-MPLAT-0165, 2221 Bradford Drive, revised submittal for a minor plat to dedicate right of way on 5.46 acres in the R6 zoning district.

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.  

24-ZONE-0080, 1300 Belmar Drive, application for a Change in Zoning from M2 to CM/M2 to permit auto sales on 0.2798 acres. Dean's Classic Auto Sales.

24-ZONE-0038, 6400 Six Mile Lane, a Change in Zoning from R-5 Single Family to R-7 Multifamily
with a Detailed District Development Plan with Binding Elements.

Short Term Rental cases

24-CUPPA-0175, 2902 Klondike Lane, application for a Conditional Use Permit for a non owner occupied Short Term Rental on .2077 acres in the R5 zoning district.

24-CUPPA-0161, 3120 Sora Avenue, a Conditional Use Permit pre-application for a Short Term Rental on 0.1665 acres in the R5 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-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 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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

Are you interested in volunteering?  Louisville Metro Government has more than 70 boards and commissions - everything from the board of the Louisville Water Company to Metro Parks to the Louisville Planning Commission. We are always in search of citizens willing to serve on boards. Most boards are voluntary-based and are not paid but the reward of serving pays big dividends to our community.

To complete an application, please visit   https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/interested-serving-board-or-commission

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