District 11 Meeting to explore Formation of Neighborhood Association/Block Watch in the Mid Dale Lane-Klondike Lane Corridor
Councilman Kevin Kramer will host a neighborhood meeting on the creation of a unified neighborhood association and/or block watch for the residents of Mid Dale and Klondike Lanes. This neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Canaan Christian Church’s Family Life Center (2840 Hikes Lane.) Representatives from the Louisville Department of Neighborhoods and the Louisville Metro Police Department will join Councilman Kevin Kramer as they address questions and discuss the possibility of creating a unified neighborhood association.
The efforts to create a Neighborhood Association for Mid Dale and Klondike are a result of recent concerns expressed to the office of District 11 Councilman Kevin Kramer as he walked the neighborhood in April of this year. Councilman Kramer has successfully worked with the Metro Department of Neighborhoods to establish three Neighborhood Associations within his District 11. Mid Dale and Klondike Lane Residents will be receiving a hand delivered invitation this week. For more information, contact the District 11 office at 574-1111 or via e-mail Kevin Kramer.
Meeting to Discuss a Neighborhood Association and Block Watch in the Mid Dale Lane / Klondike Lane area
When: Thursday, June 7 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Canaan Christian Church, Family Life Center Building, 2840 Hikes Lane
What: A meeting to discuss the process of forming a neighborhood association / block watch in the Mid Dale Lane and Klondike Lane areas.
For more information, contact the District 11 office at 574-1111.
District 11 Nights at Slugger Field Announced!
What: Louisville Bats Baseball (Free Tickets and Free Food!) Limit 4 tickets per family.
When: Tuesday, July 31 and Tuesday, August 7, games begin at 7:05 p.m.
Where: Louisville Slugger Field
Contact: Graham Honaker @ 574-1111
*This event is not funded with any taxpayer dollars
Buechel Area Business Association Spring Cleanup is June 2
The Buechel Area Business Association has scheduled a Spring Clean-up in conjunction with Operation Brightside for Saturday June 2nd at 8:00 am. Volunteers will meet at the Buechel Fire Protection District (4101 Bardstown Rd.) and enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks before heading out along the Miracle Mile to help “Beautify Buechel." Tools, trash bags, gloves and t-shirts will be provided, all we need is your help! Please contact Bob Hook III to volunteer.
Meth 101: What you need to know to “Keep Louisville Safe”
Meth 101 Training Class
June 5, 2007
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Louisville Male High School Auditorium 4409 Preston Highway
Why you should attend this workshop
- Do you know Louisville has more Meth lab busts than any city in Kentucky?
- Do you know the warning signs of Meth addiction?
- Do you know how to spot a working Meth lab in your neighborhood?
- Do you know that you can report a Meth lab anonymously?
Who Should Attend
Anyone who wants to find the information you need to know to combat crime in your community. Learn from Louisville Metro Narcotics detectives about the dangers of meth labs and how you can partner with police to “Keep Louisville Safe.” Registration is free.
Registration
By Phone Call MetroCall 311
On Line www.louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoods
Class Format
5:30 – 6:30 pm Registration, Networking and Information Fair
6:30 – 8:00 pm Meth 101 Presentation
8:00 – 8:30 pm Q& A Session
FREE Spay and Neuter Services for Pit Bull Owners
Metro Animal Services and Pet Groups United have received a $5,000 grant from the Animal Farm Foundation, a national pit bull advocacy group, to provide free sterilization services for 100 pit bulls and pit bull mixes.
The free sterilization will be limited to the first 100 appointments. Services will be provided at Metro Animal Services, 3705 Manslick Road. In order to qualify for the free sterilization:
- Dogs must be vaccinated and licensed; owners may purchase a rabies vaccination and license at the time of the sterilization service ($17 total)
- A photograph of the dog will be taken to verify breed
- Educational materials will be provided specifically designed for pit bull owners
Appointments can be made on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Please call 361-1318 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
If you would like more information about Metro Animal Services, Pet Groups United or the Animal Farm Foundation, you can visit their websites at www.LouisvilleKy.gov\animalservices, www.petgroupsunited.com, www.animalfarmfoundation.org .
Louisville Metro Police Foundation 5K Run is June 16
You're invited to participate in the Louisville Metro Police Foundation Celebration 5k Run on Saturday, June 16th and 8:30 p.m.! By running (or walking!) in the LMPF Celebration Run, you'll be competing with hundreds of runners city-wide while helping to raise money for a better Louisville! It's part of a day-long celebration of the LMPD serving and protecting the citizens of Louisville and Jefferson County.
Before the run, head downtown and spend the day at the Louisville Metro Police Foundation 2nd Annual Celebration. Events include:
- Cycling Criterium,races begin at 12:30 p.m.
- Health & Safety Fair -Children's Playground
- & Fireworks!
Bring the kids down for a day of fun, food and fireworks! Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:45p.m.
Early registration is $20.00 and you can enter online, by mail or walk-in registration at Fleet Feet Sports.
Public Health & Wellness Offers Free Diabetes Classes
Individuals interested in learning about and managing diabetes are invited to attend a series of four free classes being offered by the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness beginning Tuesday, June 5, at the Quinn Chapel AME Church, 1901 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Classes are free and attendance at the entire series of four classes is encouraged. All classes begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Phone 574-6663 for reservations or for more information. Class size is limited so please phone to make a reservation. The class schedule is as follows:
Class 1: Overview of Diabetes, June 5
Types of Diabetes,
High and Low Blood Sugar
Sick Days
Class 2: Diet and Exercise June 12
Class 3: Diabetes Pills, Insulin, June 19
Preventing Complications (Part 1)
Class 4: Preventing Complications (Part 2) June 26
Foot and Skin Care,
Glucose Monitoring and Standards of Care
Public Health & Wellness also has a free support group for people with diabetes and their family or caretakers. The group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Park DuValle Community Health Center at 3015 Wilson Avenue. Phone 574-6663 for more information.
The mission of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness is to protect, preserve and promote the health, environment and well-being of the people of Louisville. To learn more about Public Health & Wellness’ programs and services go to www.louisvilleky.gov/health
Dare to Care Food Bank & Interfaith Paths to Peace Hunger Awareness Day
Hunger Awareness Day and Interfaith Convocation
Tuesday, June 5 7-8 pm
Muhammed Ali Center
144 N. 6th Street
(Museum Exhibits will be open for one hour following the convocation)
Upcoming Events
June 2, 2007
City of Houston Acres
Citywide yard sale
Saturday, June 2
8am – 2pm
June 6, 2007
E-Corps
Louisville’s Conservation Corps
Paid Summer Internships
Ages 17- 20
June 6 – Aug 10
The Louisville E-Corps program begins its Summer Conservation Corps paid internships on June 6. Students, ages 17-20 yrs., looking for summer employment that will have a positive impact on Louisville can apply for one of the Corps member positions through June 1, by going to www.youthbuildlouisville.org, click on enter site and then on E-Corps for job description and application form.
The Summer E-Corps program is an opportunity for students interested in the environment to work on a variety of conservation projects and network with natural resource professionals. The summer program runs from June 6 through August 10 with the week of July 4th off.
June 7, 2007
Meeting to Discuss a Neighborhood Association in the Mid Dale Lane / Klondike Lane area
When: Thursday, June 7 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Canaan Christian Church, Family Life Center Building, 2840 Hikes Lane
What: An meeting to discuss the process of forming a neighborhood association / block watch in the Mid Dale Lane and Klondike Lane areas.
June 9, 2007
Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) Fundraiser
Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $25.00 in contributions for this worthy cause. Zoo admission is included for participants at no extra cost. If you would like to bring the whole family, additional family members will enjoy discounted Zoo admission of $6.00 per person (regular admission is $10.95 for adults and $7.95 for children).
Registration for the event begins at 8:00 a.m., and we will have the whole Zoo to ourselves until it officially opens at 10:00 a.m. Refreshments will be available for all participants in the Gheens Room in the Island Pavilion from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will also be giving away door prizes to a few lucky participants.
If you would like more information about COTA and its mission, please feel free to check out the web site at http://www.cota.org
June 9 - 10
The Irish Arts Foundation of Kentucky Presents
Saturday June 9th 11:00 AM – 9 PM
Sunday June 10th 11:00 AM - 6 PM
Louisville Irish Fest – 2007
“John Williams & Dean MaGraw”
Guest Musical Duo
PLUS
Live Irish and Celtic Music with Local and Regional Musicians
Irish Dancers
Great Shopping at the Irish Marketplace
Irish Tea Room
Delicious Food and Beverages
Children’s Activities
Dog Herding Demonstration
Irish Dog Breeds Exhibit
Irish Cultural Exhibits
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Budget Committee, Government Administration Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Vice-Chair for the Metro Council Minority Caucus. Committees meet the first and third weeks of the month and are broadcast live on Metro TV (cable channel 25.) Councilman Kramer is also a member of the National League of Cities Information, Technology, and Communications Steering Committee and the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee.
Please let me know how you feel about these or any other issues. Contact my office at
574-1111 or e-mail me Kevin Kramer.
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