5/9/2008
District 9 residents invited to final neighborhood meeting on Brownsboro Road Pedestrian project
Metro Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh (D) 9 announces the final Neighborhood meeting to hear discussion of the Brownsboro Road Pedestrian Access/ sidewalk project. The meeting will take place from 7:00pm to 8:00pm at the United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 South State Street on Wednesday, May 14th. 5/9/2008
Councilwoman Woolridge helps children at Johnson Middle School learn about the arts
Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (D) 3 will travel to Johnson Middle School to get a first hand look at how school children learn about the arts with the help of Actor’s Theater of Louisville. 5/8/2008
Flood set for Okolona Spring Clean-up on Saturday May 17th
Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D) 24 is calling for volunteers to rally on Saturday, May 17th when this year’s Okolona Spring Clean-up gets underway. The Clean-up begins at 10:00am. Volunteers and their groups should meet in the parking lot of Southern High School. Groups and teams will be picking up trash and debris along Okolona’s streets and parks. 5/6/2008
“A Celebration of Community” to help District 5 get healthy on Saturday, May 10th
In an effort to promote a healthier neighborhood, “A Celebration of Community” will offer a wide range of free medical screenings to residents of Metro Council District 5. It will take place at French Plaza at Amy & Market Streets between 9:00am and 2:00pm. 5/6/2008
Fourth Annual Forest Fest returns to Jefferson Memorial Forest on May 17th
Walking through the Jefferson Memorial Forest anytime is a treat for anyone no matter what the season of the year. However, don’t be surprised if you should happen to hear a little bluegrass music coming through the Forest on a special Saturday in May. 5/5/2008
Councilman Owen announces return of Front Porch Tuesdays on May 13th & 20th
Once again, Councilman Tom Owen is encouraging residents of District 8 to leave the comfort zone of their homes and go out and talk to their neighbors at a simple meeting place: the front porch. 5/5/2008
“Movies under the Stars” premieres at Iroquois Park on Saturday night
A fun night of family entertainment will kick off on Saturday, May 10th when “Movies under the Stars” returns to the Iroquois Amphitheater for the summer. Council members Marianne Butler (D) 15, Dan Johnson (D) 21, Vicki Aubrey Welch (D) 13, Rick Blackwell (D) 12 and Mary C. Woolridge (D) 3 have appropriated the funds for five films to be shown at no cost the community 4/29/2008
District 20 Town Hall Meeting tonight at 7:00pm
Metro Councilman Stuart Benson (District 20) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in the community room of the Jeffersontown Fire Department, 10540 Watterson Trail. 4/29/2008
Henderson invites the public to “Old Time Field Day”, take a trip back in time Saturday, May 10th
Back in the late 1800’s, Jefferson County’s farmers did not worry too much about high gasoline or diesel prices when it came to plowing fields. Like many farmers across the country, they relied on animals to do the needed work. On May 10th, the public will get a chance to relive that part of America’s rural heritage when “Rush & Jessee’s Old Time Field Day” gets underway in District 14.
4/28/2008
District 24's free women’s self defense class Tonight at 6:00pm
It is a seminar every woman should be aware of and take advantage of; a chance to learn how to keep safe at home, work and play. “We had many phone calls last year from women who wanted to attend but couldn’t,” says Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D) 24. “I promised to make this available again this year to those who wanted to learn how to be safe.”
4/23/2008
Councilwoman Hamilton helps District 5 get into the swim of things
Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton (D) 5 makes it easier for seniors and others to enjoy th ebenefits of exercise at the Shawnee High School Swimming Pool 4/22/2008
Public answers the call for Doing Our Part From the Heart, 2008 campaign goes beyond its goal
At the Okolona Fire Station on Preston Highway, the real work begins of sorting, boxing and sending relief packages to the members of the United States military who are serving in Iraq.“I just do not know how to describe the response, except to say thank you to this community,” said Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D) 24 4/22/2008
Councilwoman Woolridge to attend special ground blessing for Habitat Home on Saturday, April 26th
Metro Councilwoman Mary C. Woolridge (D) 3 will be on hand for a special ground blessing ceremony that will welcome a family to 2332 Woodland Avenue in the district. 4/22/2008
Metro Council Committee to Hear Testimony from the Executive Director of Kentucky Retirement Systems
The Metro Council’s Government Accountability and Audit Committee will hear testimony on Wedneaday, April 23rd at 3:30 p.m. from Mr. Mike Burnside, Executive Director of the Kentucky Retirement Systems. Mr. Burnside was asked to present an historical view of the present pension plan as well as any proposed changes to the plan 4/21/2008
Iroquois Park storm clean up part of a public private partnership
When unusual storms moved through Metro Louisville in January, Iroquois Park saw damage when several huge trees were blown over on Palatka and Dogwood near the riding stables. Now, neighbors in the area along with Deweese Tree Service want to give Metro Parks a hand in cleaning up the damage.
4/18/2008
Councilman George Unseld reviews damage in Old Louisville
Councilman George Unseld (D) 6 spent Friday afternoon looking over the damage to an office building in 300 block of West Kentucky and a bed and breakfast on South Fourth Street following the earthquake this morning. 4/18/2008
District 11 Town Hall Meeting, Tonight at 6:30pm
Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer (District 11) will hold a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, (9212 Taylorsville Road).
4/17/2008
Councilwoman Shanklin to salute Newburg’s Up and Coming Young Poets and Authors
It is a chance to hear the written words of future poets and authors when the Showcase of Youth Writing talent gets underway on Saturday April 26th. "We will have a selection of writings from students through out the area,” says Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin (D) 2. “This is a chance to hear some of the talented student we have that may some day make an impact on the arts and our culture.”
4/17/2008
District 12 announces a series of safety seminars for the public- April 22nd Internet Safety
How would you keep yourself from being attacked? What should you know about child predators on the internet? What is the best way to crime proof your house and car? All of these are important questions and the answers can be found in a series of safety seminars hosted by Councilman Rick Blackwell (D) 12 over the summer and fall of 2008.
4/16/2008
Councilwoman Green to join Project One kick off for teens and young adults
On Friday, April 18th, Project One will host its 23rd Annual Summer Jobs Kick-Off Breakfast at the Project One/Martin Academy in the Lyles Mall, 2600 West Broadway. The Breakfast is from 7:30am to 9:30am. |