Councilman Kramer along with the Canaan Community Development Corporation will sponsor a one-time class on using the MetroWatch program. This class will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 pm at Canaan Christian Church (2840 Hikes Lane.)
MetroWatch is a computer-based program through the Louisville Metro Police Department that allows citizens to log on to a computer and learn what crimes have occurred in their neighborhoods during the past 30 days. The class will run for approximately one hour and will cover the basic functions of the program. Our hope is that area leaders can take this information back to their neighbors so that they may learn how to use MetroWatch as well. More information on the MetroWatch program can be found at MetroWatch
We only have room for 15 participants in this class, space will be filled first-come, first-serve! You can RSVP for the class by calling the District 11 office at 574-1111 or replying to this email. If you cannot attend, you might consider sending someone representing your organization.
Progress Continues in Mid Dale - Klondike Corridor
On September 11, Councilman Kramer met with representatives from Boys Haven, the Mid Dale-Klondike Block Watch Association, the Metro Department of Neighborhoods, Canaan Community Development Corporation, and the Louisville Metro Police Department. The purpose of the meeting was to track the progress on initiatives in the Mid-Dale/Klondike corridor and increase communication between the apartment management and the surrounding community.
Mid-Dale Lane residents are currently planning a neighborhood association for the area. The next meeting in the planning process will be held on
Thursday, September 20th at 7 pm in the St. Barnabas Cafeteria (3044 Hikes Lane.)
Gaslight Festival is this Weekend!
There is much to do this weekend at the Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival. The parade begins at Jtown Plaza Shopping Center this evening and travels down Taylorsville Road to Watterson Trail, ending at College Drive. Click on the link below to see the details of all the activities going on this week. Councilman Kramer will be at the District 22 (Stuart Benson) booth on Sunday from 3 to 6 pm to address any concerns/issues you may have.
Jeffersontown Chamber
September 13 Parade, 6:00pm
September 14 Balloon Glow, Dusk
September 15 Tour de Gaslight, 8:00am September 14-16 Festival, Friday 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 10:00pm
267-1674 or www.jtownchamber.com
Canaan Community Development Corporation to Host Job Fair, Education and Technology Expo September 21-23
Canaan Community Development Corporation (CCDC) along with sponsors, National City and Your Community Bank, will host its 6th Annual Harambee Community Outreach Celebration September 21-23, 2007 at 2840 Hikes Lane. This three-day event will feature a Career Opportunity Fair, Technology Expo, and a Small Business Tradeshow.
The Harambee Celebration kicks-off on Friday with a Career Fair from 9 am to 2 pm. Over 30 employers and educational entities will be represented. On-site interviews will be conducted as well. Free roundtrip transportation will be furnished by TARC from selected locations.
On Saturday, CCDC will offer a Virtual Campus Tour from 11 am to 2 pm, featuring a host of free technology workshops for youth, adults, and seniors. At 12:30 pm, middle and high school students can also take part in the 1st Annual Multiplayer Virtual Gaming Tournament sponsored by Apple, Inc. Students can use their gaming and math skills to compete for top prizes. Comedian Spike Davis will MC this year’s event. “Because we live in a information-based economy, our goal is to create a heightened awareness regarding computer literacy and its importance” said Relia Bailey, Executive Director for the CCDC.
Harambee will conclude on Sunday, with a Small Business Tradeshow providing local small business owners an opportunity to showcase their products and services. For more information, contact Relia Bailey at 776-6369.
District 11 Cleanup is Saturday, October 27
As part of the ongoing community-wide anti-litter initiative we are asking you to help us pitch the trash. Mark your calendar for Brightside’s fall Community-Wide Cleanup on Saturday, October 27. Take an active role in keeping District 11 clean!
The District 11 "Clean Team" will meet at the Hikes Point Republic Bank (intersection of Taylorsville Rd. and Breckenridge Lane.) at 8:30 am. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers. Free daffodil bulbs will be given to groups of 10 or more. Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served to all volunteers.
Contact the District 11 office at 574-1111 to volunteer!
District 11 Office and Legal Aid Society will Sponsor Will Clinic on November 10
Do you have a Will or Power of Attorney or Living Will? These important legal documents allow you to state your wishes regarding medical or financial decisions should you become incapacitated. A Will directs the disposition of your property upon your death. If you are a low‑income senior or a person with a disability living on limited income, you may be eligible to have these documents prepared for you for free by Legal Aid Society.
Legal Aid Society will conduct a Will Clinic on Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 1 pm at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church (3400 Summerfield Drive.) At the Will Clinic eligible individuals will meet with an attorney, assisted by a paralegal or law student, and will review and sign these documents tailored to reflect their individual wishes. Clients walk away with documents in hand, usually within one hour. This service is provided at no cost to eligible individuals. If interested, please contact Andrea Robbins at Legal Aid Society at 614-3123 to determine whether you are eligible for this service and to reserve an appointment at the Will Clinic.
City of Jeffersontown Receives $320,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced the awarding of a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant to the City of Jeffersontown in the amount of $320,000. This funding will go towards the construction of the Watterson Trail Corridor of the Gaslight Recreational and Workplace Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
The funding will provide for a 1.3 mile multi-use bicycle/pedestrian trail running parallel to Watterson Trail between Stonybrook Drive and Ruckriegel Parkway in the City of Jeffersontown. The trail will link several large residential neighborhoods to the Historic Gaslight Square District in downtown Jeffersontown and the Bluegrass Industrial Business Park.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
(Printed on behalf of the American Cancer Society)
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is the American Cancer Society’s premier event to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. More than just the name of a walk, it describes the amazing progress to defeat this disease. This is your opportunity to join your community to celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and to support programs to help us reach a day when no one will have to hear the words “You have breast cancer".
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than an event; it is a rallying cry to raise awareness and dollars to fight breast cancer. Since 1993, 67,000 walkers across the Kentuckiana area have collected more than $3.1 million to help fight breast cancer through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. This year, we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Waterfront Park on October 28, 2007. For more information visit their website here
Upcoming Events
September 21-23
6th Annual Harambee CelebrationCanaan Family Life Center (2840 Hikes Lane)
Featuring:
- Education & Technology Expo
- Employment Opportunities Fair
- Small Business Trade Show
For more information, contact Relia Bailey at 776-6369
September 27
*Invited: All KY Public Retirees including KY Employees Retirement System, County Employees Retirement System, and State Police Retirement System. Chapter Membership is Not Necessary to Attend.
*What: Legislative Panel Including Representative Bob DeWeese (R )Louisville, and Darryl Owens, ( D) Louisville. A representative from Governor Ernie Fletcher’s and Steve Beshear’s gubernatorial campaigns will also speak
*Discussion: Issues regarding retirement system underfunding problem and our health insurance.
*Time: Doors Open at 11a.m.; Lunch is from 11:30a.m. to 12:15p.m.; Forum starts at 12:15p.m.
*Cost: $6 which includes Lunch consisting of Prime Roast Beef, Grilled Chicken, Salad, Mashed Potates, Green Beans, Fried Apples, Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Tea, Banana Pudding and Cheesecake.
October 13, 20, & 27
October 13, 20 & 27. Brightside Waste Management of KY Compost Sale. Proceeds benefit Brightside’s beautification and environmental stewardship programs. Visit www.brightsideinc.org for details and money
saving coupons
October 21
October 21 – Junk Drop-Off Day at the Outer-Loop Landfill. Click here for details.
October 27
District 11 Cleanup
8:30 am
Meet at Hikes Point Republic Bank