 Councilwoman
Madonna Flood
Administrative Clerk
Andrea Crider Derouen
City Hall
601 W. Jefferson Street
502-574-1124
Welcome to District 24 E-Newsletter! To learn more about events and services in our district, check out our webpage!
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Step into a Winter Wonderland as we kick off the Holiday Season in Downtown Louisville at this year's "Light Up Louisville" Powered by LG&E!
Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 3pm - 9pm at Jefferson Square Park for an evening full of festive fun do the entire family!
What to expect:
- BRAND NEW! Video-Mapping Show on Metro Hall
- BRAND NEW! 200-Drone Holiday Show
- Local, holiday shopping along the Mistletoe Market
- Delicious bites at Frosty's Food Court
- Live entertainment across 2 stages
- The magical Lots of Lights Parade (Starts at 6:00 pm)
- Free photos with Santa & Friends inside Santa's House
- Free trackless train rides aboard the Jolly Jingle Express
- Fun, free activities for kids and so much more!
Bring the whole family for a night of holiday magic -- it's the perfect way to begin the season! FREE admission for all.
Light Up Louisville is Sponsored by Bank of America, FORD, AT&T, Humana Military, WLKY, IHeart Media, 840 WHAS, 98.9 KISS FM, 100.5 FM, Outfront, & Peterman Brothers.
For more information and tickets, go to https://www.highviewartscenter.com/
Jefferson County residents can start dropping off their leaves next week. Beginning Nov. 5, residents can bring their leaves to any of these four locations throughout Louisville:
- Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Public Works East District Operations Center, 595 N Hubbards Lane, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Shawnee Park, 230 Southwestern Parkway (Athletic Complex), Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
This is a free service for residents only. Drop-off sites will not be open Nov. 28-29 in observance of Thanksgiving. Only leaves will be accepted. They can be loose, in paper or compostable bags or in reusable containers. Containers must be taken back by residents.
 The Louisville Zoo is spreading holiday cheer this December with a month-long lineup of festive activities for the whole family. From animal-themed holiday enrichment to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
Key Highlights for December:
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Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday (Weekends: Dec. 7–8, 14–15, 21–22) Join Qannik, the Zoo’s beloved polar bear, and her animal companions as they enjoy special holiday-themed enrichment activities. Sponsored by Great Clips, this festive event runs select weekends in December.
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Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit (Dec. 21–22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The power couple of the season will make a stop at the Louisville Zoo for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities with guests. Families can also enjoy sweet treats like cookie decorating and s’mores during this special weekend.
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Holiday Scavenger Hunt (All Month) Guests can embark on a Zoo-wide scavenger hunt for all ages. Scan the QR code at the Zoo entrance to join the adventure and complete challenges for a chance to win Zoo-themed prizes.
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This tax season, you can help change lives. The Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) is looking for volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) free tax preparation program. Volunteer opportunities are available for greeters, tax preparers, and reviewers at locations throughout the city.
By volunteering, you're not just helping people file their taxes - you're helping families keep more of their hard-earned money, create financial stability, and build a brighter future. Your time and skills can make a real difference in someone's life.
Sign up today and join us in making a meaningful impact!
The Office of Arts + Creative Industries is partnering with Columbus consulting firm, Designing Local, in drafting Metro’s first Comprehensive Cultural Plan. We will be hosting two open house Festivus events on December 12th, 2024 to gather input from the community. This event will serve as an opportunity to share concerns about the challenges Louisville’s arts and culture community faces, as well as offer ideas for future goals. Please share the information below with your networks as you are able. More details about the event can be found in the RSVP links below and an event graphic is attached.
Afternoon Location:
12:00pm-2:00pm - RSVP
Dare to Care Community Kitchen
1200 S 28th St.
Evening Location:
4:00pm-7:00pm - RSVP
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan St.
Join the Louisville Metro Housing Authority Maintenance Team and unlock great benefits, career growth, and the chance to make a difference in our community!
Jobs Starting at $20.81/hr!
Open Roles: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Custodial On-the-Spot Interviews
When: Thursday, December 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Where: 600 South 7th Street, Louisville, KY 40203
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