2025 YARD WASTE WINTER SCHEDULE

Since the amount of yard waste generated is far less in the winter, the schedule is adjusted for a more efficient collection. From mid-January to mid-March yard waste will be collected EVERY OTHER WEEK on the opposite week of recycling. Use our Recycle Coach app to view the collection calendar and set reminders. 

Residents may drop off bundled or contained yard waste at the Waste Reduction Center for free during the weeks there is no curbside collection.

Yard waste must be bundled according to curbside rules! Businesses with yard waste and loads that are not bundled correctly will have to pay the normal fee.

Guidelines:

• Leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles
• Shrubbery trimmings
• Branches and tree trimmings - must be less than 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long
• Wood ash
• Christmas trees (seasonally) - remove all decorations, no bag or container needed
• Acceptable items in paper bags.
• Acceptable items in durable metal or plastic containers, 20-40 gallon capacity, with handles, weighing no more than 60 pounds

Yard waste meeting guidelines can be dropped off January 21-25, February 4-8, 18-22, and March 4-8 only. Jefferson County residents only. Businesses must pay the normal fee.

The Waste Reduction Center is located at 636 Meriwether Avenue and is open Tuesday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

MENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR SELF CARE

People often describe the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year” filled with family, friends, celebrations, traditions, and good cheer. For some, though, the holiday season can bring increased stress and worsen physical and mental health conditions.

Consider that:

• A 2023 American Psychological Association poll found 41% of adults reported that their stress level increases during the holiday season.
• Among people living with a mental health condition, 64% reported their conditions worsens around the holidays.

During the holiday season, it is especially important to practice self-care and find ways to reduce stress when possible. Here are a few ideas: practice gratitude, help others, and write your thoughts and feelings down in a journal.

1. Practice gratitude

Research shows that those who practice gratitude not only reduce their stress levels but also feel less pain, get better sleep, have stronger immune systems, experience healthier relationships, and perform better professionally. Gratitude has also been shown to motivate people to make healthier food choices. Gratitude can be practiced in a variety of ways.

• Create a “gratitude jar”—When you feel gratitude, write that experience down on a piece of paper and place it in the jar. Each month, pull out a few experiences to read and maybe share with others.
• Start a gratitude journal—Every day write down at least one thing you were grateful for that day. It could be as simple as a beautiful flower, someone who smiled at you, or even getting out of bed.

2. Acknowledge your feelings

Every feeling you experience is valid. Give yourself permission to feel each feeling. You may experience opposing feelings, like grief and joy, during the holiday and that is okay. Using an emotion checklist can help you better identify what you’re feeling. You may find it helpful to write down your feelings in a journal or share them with someone you trust.

3. Learn to say “no”

It can be tempting to say “yes” to everything, especially at the holidays. If you say “yes” to something when you wanted to say “no” it can lead to feelings of resentment and being overwhelmed. Remember that “no” is a complete sentence and you do not have to explain your choice to others.

4. Be realistic

There are only 24 hours in a day. Make a list of all the events and obligations you have during the holiday season and prioritize them. Know that it is okay to decline an invitation or make a conscious choice to only participate in a certain number of holiday events during a given timeframe. For example, you may decide to only participate in one event each weekend.

5. Stick to healthy habits

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be easy to forget about the basics. Healthy foods can boost our mood, sleep has been shown to maintain cognitive skills such as attention, learning, and memory as well as increasing positive emotions, and physical activity is associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and negative mood plus an increase in self-esteem and cognitive function. Here are some ways to make healthy habits a priority.  

• Diet—Before attending a holiday gathering have a healthy snack. Fill your plate with fruits and vegetables, if possible use low fat and reduced sodium ingredients, enjoy small portions of higher calorie foods.
• Sleep—The National Sleep Foundation recommends sticking to a sleep schedule where you go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, creating a sleep-friendly bedroom that is dark and quiet with a comfortable temperature, exercising daily, and avoiding food and drinks two to three hours before bed.  
• Exercise—Visit your local senior center and check out their physical activity offerings. Take a walk outside or have a dance party.

6. Get creative

Creativity comes in a variety of forms and the world is your oyster. Try coloring, painting or making a craft. Get creative with your holiday baking or try a new recipe. Write a poem or short story.

7. Give or serve others

Volunteering can increase life satisfaction and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Find a service opportunity that best suit you, your values, and abilities. Volunteer at a local organization, send a card to someone, contribute to a charity, adopt a family, pet or child, or make a meal or treat for someone.

8. Journal

Write one sentence every day describing your day. Or, try writing for a set amount of time (5-10 minutes) in a free-flowing stream-of-consciousness style. Write without censoring your feelings or judgement. You may also find it helpful to write down three things you’re struggling with and one action step to relieve that concern.

9. Reach out

If you’re feeling isolated or alone reach out to your support network. If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988. You will be contacted to a trained crisis counselor who can provide free and confidential emotional support and connect you with local resources.

During the holidays, and throughout the year, give yourself grace as you navigate the joys and challenges of the holiday season. 

Courtesy of the National Council on Aging

YES DIRECT

PROM DRESS GIVE-A-WAY

HISTORIC TAX CREDITS

AGENCY FUND GRANTS

EAF Time!

The FY 26 External Agency Fund Grant Cycle will open Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, and close March 3, 2025.

EAF grants provide critical funding to nonprofits serving Louisville’s diverse community needs. Once applications are submitted, they enter a competitive process and are scored by a panel based on impact and measurable outcomes.

Successful applicants’ proposals will be recommended for funding in the mayor’s FY 26 budget proposal to Metro Council. Mayor Greenberg intends to recommend $750,000 in grants in each of the following metro agencies - the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods, Office of Resilience and Community Services, and Office of Arts + Creative Industries.

For More Information:  Louisville Metro Government External Agency Fund

SAMMY MOORE MEMORIAL LEAGUE

DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY

COMMUNITY CLOSET DRIVE

"ONCE UPON AN ORCHESTRA"

“Once Upon An Orchestra” returns to Louisville libraries, providing free musical storytelling performances for families

Louisville, Ky. (August 15, 2024) -- The Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Orchestra are pleased to announce the fourth season of the collaborative project “Once Upon An Orchestra.” Public performances begin on Tuesday, October 1 at the Western Library and will tour to all LFPL locations through March 2025. The complete schedule is listed below.

Presented free, each branch will host one of six different, unique family programs that weave music and storytelling together in an interactive experience. Louisville Orchestra musicians perform original music created around familiar and beloved children’s books. The hour-long experiences include a 30-minute small ensemble performance preceded by a hands-on activity to build a musical instrument from recycled materials, so everyone can play along.

For “Once Upon An Orchestra,” composers from the LO Creators Corps have developed original musical scores to accompany a number of beloved children’s books, including Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In addition, this year’s series features two new composition – Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson.

The musically enhanced storytelling leans into one of the key programs of the LFPL, the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge. This Library program encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their preschool-age children to build the vocabulary and language skills needed for success in school.

Co-presented by the Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library, “Once Upon An Orchestra” is funded with support from Louisville Metro Government. For more information, including the complete schedule, please visit LFPL.org/orchestra, contact your local LFPL branch, or call the Louisville Orchestra at (502) 587-8681.

2024-25 “Once Upon An Orchestra” Schedule

Tuesday, October 1, 2024             2:00 PM               Western Library                               Bear Snores On

Wednesday, October 9                 10:30 AM            Middletown Library                        The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thursday, October 10                    10:15 AM            Highlands-Shelby Park Library     Bear Snores On

Wednesday, November 6             6:00 PM               Main Library                                     If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Thursday, November 7                  6:30 PM               Northeast Regional Library           If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Thursday, November 21                12:00 PM             Shively Library                                 Llama Destroys the World

Saturday, November 23                11:00 AM            Newburg Library                             Llama Destroys the World

Wednesday, December 11           10:30 AM            Fairdale Library                                Bunny's Book Club

Thursday, December 12                10:30 AM            Bon Air  Library                                Bunny's Book Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025          10:30 AM            Iroquois Library                               Bear Snores On

Saturday, February 8                     2:00 PM               St. Matthews Library                      The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Saturday, February 15                   2:00 PM               South Central Regional Library    The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Thursday, February 20                   6:00 PM               Shawnee Library                              Llama Destroys the World

Wednesday, March 19                  11:00 AM            Southwest Regional Library          If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Tuesday, March 25                         10:30 AM            Crescent Hill Library                       The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Saturday, March 29                        10:30 AM            Jeffersontown Library                    Bunny's Book Club

MSD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• COMMUNITY BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
• CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II/III (2 POSITIONS)
• OPERATIONS CONTROL MANAGER 25-014
• AUTO/HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN I (2ND SHIFT) (SUBJECT TO SHIFT) (2 POSITIONS), PA25-011

VISIT WEBSITE: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/careers

UPDATED-01/28/25

Below please find MSD's recently posted positions. For position descriptions, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers 

JEWISH FAMILY & CAREER CENTER

Are you keen on helping others create entrepreneurial success?   Do you have strong business analysis and business development skills?  Do you enjoy connecting with aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and local business leaders in promising communities and neighborhoods?

If so, we would like to talk to you about what our team has to offer you as a Business Advisor.

Organization:  Jewish Family & Career Services Reports to: Director of JFCS Navigate Position Type: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Location:  Louisville, Kentucky

Supervisory Responsibility:  None Travel Requirement: Occasional local travel Pre-Employment Requirements: Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Salary: $45,000-$50,000

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@jfcslouisville.org.

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE DIGITIAL LITERACY

Are you interested in learning more about technology, sharing what you learn with the community, AND earning a $500 stipend?  Learn more about the UofL Digital Literacy Train the Trainer program, funded by Metro Council!  Join us at one of our FREE information sessions: 

• 1/16 @ 6:30 pm Join the meeting now 

• 2/6 @ 6:30 pm Join the meeting now 

• 2/15 @ Noon Join the meeting now 

We hope to see you soon! 

Thank you for all your help and support in getting this information out to our community! 

So far we have had 15 people from District 5 apply to the program and we would love to see the more participation form District 5! 

HAND UP COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

MAUPIN MISSES

KENTUCKIANA WORKS JOBS

BROWNSFIELD TRAINING

LIHEAP WINTER CRISIS

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

The program is designed to assist eligible households experiencing a home heating crisis across various fuel types, including electric, natural gas, propane, coal, wood, and fuel oil.

Applications will be accepted during the enrollment period, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Income eligibility for the program is up to and including 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Eligible households can apply for a benefit that covers the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis, up to the maximum benefit. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis until they reach their maximum benefit. The benefits are paid directly to the household's fuel vendor.

Interested households should contact their local Community Action Agency office to apply. Applicants will need to provide the following documentation:

• Proof of Social Security Number or permanent residence (green card) for each member of the household.
• Proof of all household’s (all members) income from the preceding month.
• Most current electric bill, statement from your landlord if electric is included in your rent, statement from utility company if you participate in a pre-Pay electric program.
• The account number and name on the account for main heating fuel sources and electric bill.

Applicants requesting assistance for natural gas or electric must bring a disconnect/past due notice (example: past due notice, termination notice, final notice, or utility arrearage payment plan balance). If your rent includes heat, you must bring a copy of your lease and eviction notice. Applicants who participate in a Pre-Pay Electric Program must bring a statement from the utility company that shows they have 10 days or less of pre-paid electric service.

Assistance received during previous LIHEAP components does not affect household’s eligibility. Applicants can make an appointment online or call (502) 574-5000. 

Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

KENTUCKY HARM REDUCTION

SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM, NALOXONE AND OVERDOSE REVERSAL TRAINING

LOCATIONS...

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

3620 RIVER PARK DRIVE, LOUISVILLE, KY. 40211

MONDAY'S 11AM- 2PM

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PORTLAND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

2215 PORTLAND AVE. LOUISVILLE, KY. 40212

FRIDAY'S 1PM - 4PM

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PLEASE CONTACT ERICA WILLIAMS AT 502-537-6061

SEVEN COUNTY SERVICES

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Community Action Kentucky (CAP) - (Office Locations) Services include various educational courses and Job Readiness Financial Literacy courses.

KentuckianaWorks Services include high-demand job training, one-on-one career counseling, career development workshops, career search resources, access to computers, phones and faxes for job searches.

Kentucky Career Center The Kentucky Career Center offers information on unemployment benefits & claims as well as many services for job seekers.

Louisville Urban League Assists clients, primarily African Americans and individuals of low to moderate income, prepare for and find employment.  Services include counseling & placement services, training & development, pre-screening & referral services and outreach programs.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs    This site includes information about education and training benefits available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Veterans Express   Kentucky Career Center offices have Local Veterans Employment representatives and Disabled Veteran outreach specialists to assist veterans with their employment and training needs.

Center for Accessible Living (CAL)   CAL offers training on disability issues and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA compliance, building and product accessibility, reasonable accommodation certification, American Sign Language interpreters, recruitment, career development, a Job Hunt Club and much more. (See all services)

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky   Goodwill provides jobs, job training, and employment counseling for people who face barriers to finding and keeping a job, including people with disabilities, recipients of public assistance, and people with limited education or work history.

Job Corps Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.  For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS where an operator will refer you to the admissions counselor closest to where you live, and mail you an information packet.

Kentucky Office for the Blind   Services include: braille instruction, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, adult education, career development, life skills, personal development

Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation   Programs and services offered include counseling & guidance, vocational & other training services, interpreter & note taking services, rehabilitation technology, job placement and supported employment.

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OUR BEAUTIFUL CITY AT NIGHT

Office of Councilwoman Donna Purvis | Louisville Metro Council | District 5

601 West Jefferson Street  Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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