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Description: Public meeting on the Fairdale to Floyds fork section of the Louisville Loop
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Description: Activities vary. Closed-toed shoes required. 14 and up.
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Description: The Louisville Metro Sustainability Committee meeting will feature an environmental update from WFPL Environment Reporter Erica Peterson on the top five environmental issues facing Louisville. The committee will also hear an update from the Louisville Metro Police Department on environmental improvements that have been made at the Louisville Metro Vehicle Impound Lot on Frankfort Avenue near Beargrass Creek.
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Description: We are inviting the community to come out and hear the Congressman and an update on services the C.H.I.O.C.E. (Children Have Options In Choosing Experiences) Program is currently providing for youth and adolescents across the Metro Louisville Communities.
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Description: From the Center for Neighborhoods: Is your neighborhood interested in a Walkability Assessment or would YOU like to promote conducting an assessment in your neighborhood? Then, join Center For Neighborhoods and the Mayor's Healthy Hometown for a community-wide WALKshop on Saturday March 2nd, 10am-1pm. Location to be announced.
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Description: Hosted by Kentucky Waterways Alliance
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Description: Metro Councilmen Kevin Kramer (District 11), Stuart Benson (District 20) and Robin Engel (District 22) will hold an informational open house to discuss ongoing construction at Charlie Vettiner Park.
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Description: The public input meeting is set for Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00pm at the Academy at Shawnee in the Auditorium. It is sponsored by Councilwoman Hamilton, Mayor Greg Fischer, and Louisville Metro’s Economic Growth and Innovation Department (EGI).
There will be a short presentation on the site’s history and the future potential it has for the area.
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Description: The registration fee of $40 includes morning and afternoon sessions plus a continental breakfast and lunch.
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Description: March is Social Work Month, and this year the National Association of Social Workers - Kentucky (NASW-KY) will have a training (for Social Workers and Social Justice folks) on SOCIAL WORKERS & SOCIAL JUSTICE!
The training will be led by District 1 Councilperson Attica Scott and Kentucky Jobs with Justice Executive Director Flaco Aleman!
C.E.U.s will be available. You will not want to miss this!
YOU MUST REGISTER for this training.
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Description: Join 9th District Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh, her staff, and the Green Triangle in another phase of the Lexington Road improvements between Cross Hill and Top Hill Roads.
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Description: A family-friendly event to clean up Beargrass Creek.
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Description: On Thursday, March 14th at 3:00pm the Louisville Metro Sustainability Committee meeting will feature a presentation by Bobby Clark, Jason Delambre, George Parker and Maria Koetter, Director of Sustainability on the concept of establishing a "sustainability" or "eco" district(s) in Louisville. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street, and is open to the public. The meeting will also be aired live on MetroTV, Insight Channel 25.
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Description: Meet at corner of Spring and Locust Streets: post cleanup happy hour at Spring Street Grill.
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Description: Join this discussion to find out what your options are prior to moving into Foreclosure. Sponsored by Cane Run Neighborhood Place, Shively Library and Apprisen.
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Description: The Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management and the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development and Innovations invite you to come learn about Safe Urban Gardening resources and practices.
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Description: Join young people from across the city and state for a day of action and activism. The 2013 Youth Rights Conference is all about identity, come explore who you are and what your values mean to you. During the conference teens will discover how the “identities” we assign ourselves and others contribute to positions of privilege and oppression.
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Description: Activities vary. Closed-toe shoes are required. Water, gloves, tools & instructions are provided. Meet at the playground parking lot in Waverly Park.
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Description: Explore online funding platforms to get your small business off the ground. This workshop focuses on Kickstarter.com -- a crowdfunding site for creative projects with clearly defined goals and expectations.
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Description: The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control Board will hold a public hearing and its regular monthly meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the Board Room, 850 Barret Avenue, Louisville. The Board invites the public to attend.
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Description: Cathy Hinko of MHC will be a guest along with Larry Chaney, KIPDA Director of Transporation,
Patti Clare, Assistant Director of Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development and Innovation
Christie McCravy, Director of the Louisville Urban League Center for Housing and Financial Empowerment.
Free and open to the public, this is a chance to talk about the future of Louisville, particularly looking at transit and transportation.
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Description: Because we know that bicycling and walking are the foundation of so many great things… safe communities, strong economies and healthy, happy people. The Summit will allow people to network and learn how communities and states have taken their first and next steps to become more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Some outcomes we hope the Summit will help us achieve:
– Design and build safe and inviting walking and bicycling facilities.
– Develop an action plan for making your community more bike and walk-friendly.
– Help KY communities and businesses achieve Walk and Bike-Friendly Awards.
– Improve Kentucky’s Bike-Friendly Ranking (currently 44 in the nation).
– Form advocacy networks at the local, regional and state level.
– Plan and develop a system of regional & statewide trails and bike routes.
Registration is required. http://kywalkbikesummit.com/
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Description: Brightside proudly announces that our Community-Wide Cleanup will kickoff Give A Day, launching the Mayor’s Week of Service which helps make Louisville one of the most compassionate cities in the country.
Join us to help keep Louisville clean and green by volunteering your time to remove litter. Register family, friends, co-workers, place of worship, suburban city, organization or school and join more than 9,000 volunteers.
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Description: Parkland Neighborhood Improvement Association in partnership with UK Cooperative Extension Program, Network Center for Community Change and UofL Center for Environmental Policy & Management is hosting a Parkland Community Garden site clean-up and build day.
Please join us as we create a community gathering space, build raised beds and promote local production of fresh fruits and vegetables.
We need people who will shovel mulch, build raised beds and help clean up the site.
Volunteers under the age of 18 are welcome, but must have adult supervision.
You can sign up today at http://tinyurl.com/cwa4dq6.
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Description: The Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy and Management and the Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development and Innovations invite you to come learn about Safe Urban Gardening resources and practices.
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Description: Trained naturalists will guide families on exploration activities. Pre-registration is required.
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Description: The Parklands and District 19 are partnering together to host a volunteer cleanup day along Floyds Fork to coincide with the Mayors Week of Service. Bring your canoes, kayaks, and life vests - we will provide the gloves and trash bags! Stay tuned for more details.
For more information about The Parklands of Floyds Fork, please visit www.theparklands.org
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Description: More than 42% of students already in juvenile correctional schools are classified with a learning or educational disability. If you are interested in becoming part of the solution to this growing problem, Seven Counties Services is offering tools to help at an upcoming workshop.
The half-day event will provide families with information to effectively advocate for their children. The workshop will also help reduce the youth’s risk of involvement with the DJJ system. Call Titerriell Macklin at 589-8085 and R.S.V.P. for this training. A light lunch will be provided.
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Description: On Tuesday, April 23rd, take advantage of a free Senior Health & Information Fair at Elmcroft of Valley Farms Senior Living (10201 Valley Farms Blvd). There will be information on health care, financial advice, and ways to improve quality of life. The doors are open from 1:00-3:00pm and refreshments will be provided.
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Description: On Thursday, April 25th at 3:00 pm the Louisville Metro Sustainability Committee meeting will feature a presentation from MSD with an update on the Integrated Overflow Abatement Plan (IOAP), what the average citizen can do to help with stormwater issues, and an update on green infrastructure projects and partners. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street, and is open to the public. The meeting will also be aired live on MetroTV, Insight Channel 25.
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Description: The 9th District and One Stop Drop are holding a Responsible Recycling Event on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the lower gravel parking lot at the Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue. This drive-thru event is free. We will be accepting a multitude of items to be recycled, including paper for shredding, cell phones and handheld electronics, household furniture, clothing, children and baby items, medical supplies, shoes (new, used, and worn out), household building supplies, household electronics, medical supplies, TVs (working and cable ready only), and batteries (rechargeable only). More details will be coming soon.
We are looking for volunteers to help direct traffic and collect donations. If you are interested in volunteering please call 574-1109 or email Katie at katie.holmes@louisvilleky.gov.
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Description: Louisville's Bike to Work Day Celebration is taking place on Friday, May 17, 2013. Four locations around town will be set up at 7 a.m. so commuters can meet up and ride with others. Then at lunchtime at 4th Street Live downtown, we get together to celebrate the bicycle and give away a bike!
Leading up to the event, we're working to make a bike commuter out of YOU! We're offering free bike escorts if you want to try bicycle commuting, and a commuter challenge!
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Description: The University of Louisville is partnering with the Lincoln Heritage Council to offer “A College for a Day” experience to local youth. This is your chance to work with University of Louisville professors and learn skills that will better prepare you for college and the “real world”. Participants must be in middle or high school, under 18 years of age and have parent/guardian permission to participate.
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Description: “Walk With a Doc” Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt of Dept. Health & Wellness & Mayor Fischer at Iroquois Park Amphitheater area. New FREE event every 3rd Saturday sponsored by KentuckyOne Health.
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Description: PAL Coalition is partnering with the UofL's (BRICC) Coalition, LMPD and the DEA to hold a prescription drug toss. The drug toss provides residents with a free, safe and convenient way to dispose of expired prescription drugs as well as over-the-counter medications. Bring these items to either location this Saturday, May 18th, for safe disposal. Containers will be recycled.
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Description: The Louisville Independent Business Alliance will be putting together a series of events and programs designed to grow locally-owned, independent businesses in South Louisville. What we’d like to achieve:
Stability and growth of current independent businesses in South Louisville
The start of new independent businesses in South Louisville
The expansion of current independent businesses from other areas of town into South Louisville
We want your feedback and participation! Please come to the South Louisville Stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, May 29th 5:30-6:30pm at Khalil’s (10966 Dixie Highway). Please RSVP to jennifer@keeplouisvilleweird.com or call 502-500-4669.
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Description: The Jefferson County Extension Service is offering a one day rain garden workshop from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, May 30 covering the following topics:
Rain gardens and their role in stormwater management
Landscape/lawn assessment: locating the site for a rain garden
Rain garden construction: size, design, and installation
Plant selection, care, and rain garden maintenance
The event will take place at the Extension Service office at 810 Barret Avenue in the morning and in the afternoon participants will install a rain garden at Breslin Park, 1388 Lexington Road. The event costs $15 and includes lunch. Please RSVP by Friday, May 17th by calling Sarah Stolz at 502.569.2344 ext 120 or email sarah.stoltz@uky.edu.
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Description: The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Jefferson County will take place May 31, 2013 at Waggener Traditional High School from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Relay For Life is a community-based, volunteer-driven event where community members unite to celebrate cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones and fight back against a disease that affects so many. Funds raised through Relay For Life support the American Cancer Society's mission to create a world with more birthdays by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. To register your team for Relay For Life of Jefferson County, visit: relayforlife.org/jeffersonky or Trish Kite-Hannon at 502-560-6027 or trish.kite-hannon@cancer.org.
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Louisville Loop master planning public meeting
