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October 2008
Dear Neighborhood Leaders,
As the brisk, fall season has gusted it’s way upon us, many exciting opportunities have gusted their way upon our wonderful city as well. Please feel free to forward these miscellaneous neighborhood announcements to all interested parties in your address book and to distribute at your next neighborhood meeting.
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Mayor’s Community Conversation
These monthly meetings are a place for citizens to build strong relationships with Mayor Jerry Abramson, Louisville Metro department directors and Council members. The Mayor’s Community Conversations (MCC) is held at 6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month except December. Free. Contact: MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000
October 20 – Waggener High School, 330 Hubbards Ln.
6:30p.m. |
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Neighborhood LINK
Neighborhood Link is a national program that provides free websites for not-for-profit associations. The Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods offers training assistance to neighborhoods so they can establish and maintain their free website. The workshop is free, but registration is required due to limited computer terminals. Contact: MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000
Oct. 6 – Library Main Branch, 301 York St.
6:00pm – 8:30pm |
Congratulations to Melissa Mershon!
Melissa is this year's Tower Award winner in the category of Government & Law. Now in its 13th year, the Tower Awards dinner is an annual mission-driven event that recognizes the accomplishments and community service of remarkable women and one organization who provide our students and the community with worthy role models. The Tower Awards dinner is Pres’ largest fundraiser and its proceeds help to provide financial assistance for eligible students. Presentation Academy will honor recipients of its 2008 Tower Awards for Women Leaders during its annual awards dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 in the Ballroom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson Street. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner and the awards ceremony following at 7 p.m. (all times EDT). Tickets may be purchased for $100 each, or $1,000 for a table of 10. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Beth James Lovins ’88 at (502) 583-5935, ext. 103 or via e-mail at Blovins@PresentationAcademy.org. |
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Click here to see a full listing of the 2008 training calendar. |
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6th Annual Mayor's Neighborhood Summit
Mayor Jerry Abramson wants Louisville to be one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the country – join the Mayor for a hike and bike at Waterfront Park. Contact: MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000 or www.louisvilleky.gov
Nov. 15 |
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Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award
Mayor Jerry Abramson believes that we build our community one neighbor at a time. To encourage good citizenship and individual responsibly, Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods Community Outreach division will hold an awards program at this year's Neighborhood Summit to salute individuals who exemplify what it means to be a good neighbor. Contact: Amanda Clephas at 574-3380 or neighborhoods@louisvilleky.gov
Nov. 15 |
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Light Up Louisville
Where the REAL Santa Claus is the star of the show. More than 80,000 people gather to enjoy this spectacular, free holiday kick-off event. Multiple entertainment stages, Christmas Tree lighting, an international holiday tree showcase, a craft and vendor village, children’s activities, a Winter Wonderland Parade and much more. Light Up has been a Louisville tradition since 1981 when several hundred people witnessed the lighting of the City Tree. Contact: MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000 or www.louisvilleky.gov
Nov. 28 |
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Brightside Waste Management of KY Fall Compost Sale
Brightside/Waste Management of Kentucky fall compost fundraiser will take place Oct. 11, 18 & 25 from 8:00am-2pm at the Outer Loop Landfill located at 2673 Outer Loop. Prices will be $2.50 per bag and $30 per scoop. Proceeds from the sale benefit Brightside's beautification and environmental stewardship programs. Brightside members receive one free bag of compost. Visit our website for valuable coupon. |
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Make a Difference This Fall!
Register your family, friends, employer, place of worship, suburban city, organization or school for Brightside’s Community-Wide Cleanup October 25th. Last spring, over 6,000 volunteers cleared 32 tons of trash from streets, sidewalks and green spaces. Volunteers receive free bags and gloves.
Groups registering by October 1st also receive FREE T-Shirts. Groups select their own cleanup site and Brightside coordinates trash collection with our partners at Metro Solid Waste Management.
All pre-registered groups are invited to join Mayor Jerry E. Abramson for the Brightside Volunteer Celebration and Supply Pick-Up on Saturday, October 11, at Louisville Slugger Field at 9:30a.m. At least one representative from your group must come to the event to pick up supplies. Register today at www.brightsideinc.org. |
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Brightside’s Fall Bulb Sale Fundraiser going on now!
Now is your opportunity to get beautiful Holland bulbs at fantastic prices while supporting Brightside’s beautification and environmental stewardship programs. Visit our calendar @ www.brightsideinc.org. |
| Creating Safer Neighborhoods |
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Louisville Metro Police Department
Crime Prevention Strategies
The Louisville Metro department of Neighborhoods is teaming up with LMPD to provide you Meth 101 Workshop.
Click here to register online!!!! |
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Meth 101
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."
Oct 21 - Louisville Male High School, 4409 Preston Hwy.
To register call MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 or register online by clicking here. |
Community Events & Announcements
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| Contact Information & Disclaimer |
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Melissa Mershon
Director
Elizabeth Hoffman
Assistant Director
Caitlin Herron, Editor
400 S. First St.
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-3380
(502) 574-2792 fax
Caitlin.Herron@louisvilleky.gov |
Next Electronic Monthly Bulletin: November 7, 2008
Deadline to submit: October 31, 2008
Send announcements for October 2008 issue to: Caitlin.Herron@louisvilleky.gov
Submissions need to be pertinent information about time, date, location and contact person, and website address if available. Items may be edited, held back or not used. If items are included they will appear under the heading neighborhood news & events only listed chronologically.
Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your local meetings or in your newsletters.
If you would like to be removed from this communication, e-mail Neighborhoods@louisvilleky.gov with REMOVE in the subject line.
Disclaimer: Information is listed as it is received. Louisville Metro Department of Neighborhoods cannot guarantee its accuracy or be responsible for last-minute changes. It is highly recommended that you use the contact information provided to confirm dates, times, and locations. Harvesting e-mail addresses is strictly prohibited; it is not the intent of the sender or the legal recipients to utilize this publication in any other manner other than what it was expressly intended for. Failure to adhere to this process may be unlawful. |
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