District 23 Update - January 24, 2025

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.
Banner
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY  40202
502.574.1123

In This Edition...


Councilman Hudson's 2025 Committees

Committees 2025

Councilman Hudson has been appointed to the Metro Council's Budget, Planning & Zoning and Public Works Committees, serving as Chairman of the Public Works Committee.  


January 25 - Café LOUIE South Central Regional Library

Cafe Louie

Councilman Hudson will participate in Café LOUIE on:

Saturday, January 25 at 9:00am
South Central Regional Library
 7300 Jefferson Blvd.

Café LOUIE is designed to be an informal gathering of civic minded individuals interested in meeting with their elected officials to discuss local issues. When you arrive, grab a cup of Heine Brothers coffee and fill out a notecard with your specific questions. 

For more information visit: lfplfoundation.org/cafe-louie


January 25 - Louisville Zoo Job Fair

Zoo Job Fair

The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on January 25 in the Islands Pavilion Gheens Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Zoo is seeking outgoing, highly motivated individuals who enjoy working with the public to fill seasonal positions in various departments. Positions are available in Admissions, Animal Dept.**,  Education**, Guest Services, Horticulture, Marketing, Membership, Front Desk and Rides & Attractions. Candidates will receive training in their area.

The compensation for seasonal positions ranges start at $16.65 per hour. All applicants must be at least 16 years of age and able to work a variable schedule that includes nights and weekends from March through October. Some positions require applicants to be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.

The Zoo has full and part-time positions available in various areas. Visit louisvillezoo.org/about-the-zoo/hr/ for information on the positions and how to apply.

** Animal and Education departments require additional requirements. 


Public Works Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites Open Through January 25

Tree

 

Christmas tree drop-off sites will be available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at three locations.

HOURS & LOCATIONS Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays) through January 25

•    East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane

•    Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)

•    Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue

The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off. 


January 28 - Louisville Local Business Expo

Business Expo

Louisville Local Business Expo

Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 1pm-4pm
Mellwood Art Center
(1860 Mellwood Ave., Van Gogh Building)

Free entry

This B2B Expo features 50+ local businesses, reusable bags for the first 250 attendees, personalized “Quick Learns” and lots of prizes - all in a fun, festival atmosphere. Attendees can expect to go home with new connections and new tools for their business.

Find out more at KeepLouisvilleWeird.com/Expo.


February 1 - How a Story Starts

How a Story Starts

February 1 - Boy Scouts Troop and Pack 366 Spaghetti Supper

Scouts Spaghetti Dinner

57th Annual Spaghetti Supper Sponsored by St. Athanasius Parish.

February 1, 2025
4pm-8pm
St. Athanasius Paris Hall/Gym
5915 Outer Loop 

This event promises a laid-back yet delightful experience.

Enjoy a festive evening featuring a Silent Auction, $5 Raffles, Gift Card Board, Cake Booth, Games, and more!

Savor our Spaghetti Meal, priced at just $10 per plate, which includes:

All-you-can-eat spaghetti, Dinner roll, Salad bar, Brownie, Tea and water (other drinks available for purchase).

For additional information, contact Mark Wilson at 502-551-9619 or Stephen Guelda at 502-645-4550.


Fern Creek Highview United Ministries Announcements 

FCHUM

Our major fundraising event of the year the Trivia Night is set for Saturday, March 15th.  We would greatly appreciate your consideration of a donation for our auction to help us with our fundraising efforts to support our Adult Day Care Health Center and the Individual & Family Assistance Center. We hope we can count on your support again this year.  It is generous people like you that make this event, our major fundraiser of the year, a success.

Learn how you can help:
FCHUM Sponsorship Letter
FCHUM Sponsorship Agreement
March 15 Trivia Night


One Upon an Orchestra

Once Upon and Orhestra

LFPL and the Louisville Orchestra are pleased to announce the fourth season of Once Upon an Orchestra, touring to all LFPL locations through October 2024 through March 2025. Families are invited to join LO ensembles for these fun, interactive musical storytelling performances. The tour will include past favorites, as well as new stories and songs. We’ll even make instruments from recycled materials so you can play along during the performance!

Visit lfpl.org/orchestra for more information.

Sat, 02/08/2025

2:00 PM

St. Matthews

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Sat, 02/15/2025

2:00 PM

South Central Regional

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thu, 02/20/2025

6:00 PM

Shawnee

Llama Destroys the World

Wed, 03/19/2025

11:00 AM

Southwest Regional

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Tue, 03/25/2025

10:30 AM

Crescent Hill

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Sat, 03/29/2025

10:30 AM

Jeffersontown

Bunny's Book Club


ABC Banner

Liquor License Application for 7405 and 7407 Fegenbush Lane

MAHANT SPIRITS FEGENBUSH LLC., 6712 ELMCROFT CIR, LOUISVILLE, KY 40241, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ- Malt Beverage Package, Quota Retail Package, Sampling License, license(s) no later than January 10, 2025. The business to be licensed will be located at 7405 A & B, 7407-F FEGENBUSH LN, LOUISVILLE, KY, Kentucky 40228 doing business as CHEERS WINE & SPIRITS. The Members are as follows: MEMBER - UMANG PATEL OF 6712 ELMCROFT CIR, LOUISVILLE, KY 40241 MEMBER - KULDIPAK PATEL OF 142 WATERSIDE DR, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701

Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license.  There are two agencies which approve alcoholic beverage licenses, State ABC and Metro ABC. 

In this case letters must be received by February 13, 2025. 
The addresses are:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
500 Mero Street 2 NE 33
Frankfort, KY 40601
Comments can be emailed to: abc.info@ky.gov

and

ABC Administrator Brad Silveria
Louisville Metro Codes & Regulations
444. S. 5th Street, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40202


LIHEAP Winter Crisis Enrollment is Open

LIHEAP Winter 2025

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Crisis enrollment is now available through Kentucky’s Community Action Network for eligible Kentucky households. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 31, 2025, or until designated funds have been expended.

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 (502) 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.


February 10 - District Office Hours

Metro Seal

Councilman Hudson wants to meet you and hear what you want to see from Metro Government.  Stop by with any questions, concerns or comments. 

Next Meeting Date:

 Monday, February 10

5:00pm-6:00pm (Drop In)
6:00p-7:00pm (By Appointment)    

Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop

District Office Hours are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Central Government Center. 

Call 574-1123 or email Jeff.Hudson@louisvilleky.gov for more information. 


Louisville Parks and Recreation Hiring

Metro Parks Hiring

Employment with Louisville Parks and Recreation is a great opportunity to connect with nature and the community! We have employment opportunities throughout each division (aquatics, recreation, golf, community engagement, Jefferson Memorial forest) for both full-time and part-time positions. 

Visit bestparksever.com for more information on employment opportunities.


Join a Board or Commission

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.

Metro Seal

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

To learn more please visit Boards and Commission.


Crime Maps

lmpd

 

Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime

Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.   

 If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department. Call 911 for emergencies. 
Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.

Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips