E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
1st District Police Auxiliary Meeting Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm Molly Leonard Portland Community Center - 640 N. 27th Street
The community is invited to attend the 1st District Police Auxiliary Meeting on Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm at the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center, located at 640 N. 27th Street. Come out and meet officers in your community! Cheri Bryant Hamilton Your questions and concerns are important. District 5 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street The UofL Arts & Sciences Community Spirit Awards Program City Hall, 3rd Floor Thursday, April 27th - Reception at 5:30 pm; Program at 6:45 pm Louisville, KY 40202 The Muhammad Ali Center - 144 N. Sixth Street (502) 574-1105 E-mail: [email protected] Honorees: Jerald Muhammad Ali - Community Activist and Volunteer; Myra Friend-Ellis Karina Barillas, Director of La Casita - Co-President of the Legislative Assistant Hispanic-Latino Coalition; (502) 574-3905 Cheri Bryant Hamilton, Councilwoman - Metro District 5; E-mail: The Yearlings Club, Inc. [email protected] Fax: (502) 574-2560 The A&S Office for International Diversity and Engagement Programs cordially Written By: invites you to join the Community Spirit Awards Program. Admission is FREE. Sherman H. Smith Jr [email protected] For more information please contact Clest Lanier at 502-852-3042
Web address: Kentucky Center ArtsReach Presents DANCE http://www.louisvilleky.gov/ Hosted by Sonya Hensley district 5 Sunday, April 30th at 4:00 pm Please feel free to copy any of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts - 501 W. Main Street this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. The community is invited to DANCE presented by If you would like to be removed from this Kentucky Center ArtsReach on Sunday, April 30th at 4:00 communication please email pm in the Bomhard Theater at The Kentucky Center for with “REMOVE” in the the Performing Arts located at 501 W. Main Street. subject or body. Thank you! DANCE will be hosted by Sonya Hensley and will feature new works by the ArtsReach Dance Ensemble, Keen Dance Theatre, Jasmine Snellen, Metro Parks Shawnee Arts & Cultural Dance Program and Str8Diamonds. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
Important statement from District 1 School Board member, Diane Porter
On Thursday, April 13, the Jefferson County Board of Education and Dr. Donna Hargens, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, announced the Superintendent will step down from her position effective, July 1, 2017. The Board will follow KRS 160.350 Superintendent of Schools - Appointment - Term Vacancy - Qualifications to select an Interim Superintendent and hire our next Superintendent:
"When a vacancy occurs the Board may appoint an acting superintendent to serve a term not to exceed six (6) months. This appointment may be renewed once for a period not to exceed three (3) months. An individual shall not assume the duties of superintendent until he or she provides the board of education with a copy of a certificate for school superintendent issued by the Education Professional Standards Board."
The JCBE next step before hiring a new superintendent will be to select an Interim Superintendent before July 1, 2017. The goal will be to select this person by June to allow the Interim Superintendent to work with Dr. Hargens to allow a smooth transition.
The Board thanks Dr. Hargens for her service to JCPS and for guiding the district through its strategic planning process. Updates will be provided as we select our Interim Superintendent and the process the Jefferson County Board of Education will use to hire a new Superintendent.
Please share your thoughts [email protected]
Celebrate trees during the month of April with Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation
Our city's tree canopy includes approximately 270 species of trees found in the nearly 7,000 acres at Jefferson Memorial Forest and throughout 6,600 acres in 120 parks and six Olmsted-designed parkways. We'll be sharing interesting facts about trees throughout the month at our blog, Common Ground, where we've asked staff from our Forestry division to share their thoughts on trees and even asked them for their favorites.
During the month of April, we're also asking the public to share pictures of their favorite trees at the Instagram page (@loumetroparks). Those who do so can drop by Metro Parks administrative offices at Joe Creason Park and pick up a free Tree Identification Poster!
The posters will be available until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28 - but you must participate (and share your picture/handle with us when you pick up). Also, only one poster per participant, please.
For more information, visit Common Ground at https://louisvillemetroparks.wordpress.com/ and be sure to share your pics on Instagram.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
Louisville Metro Animal Services to Change Pet Surrender Process
As of May 1st, Louisville Metro Animal Services will accept the surrendering of pets by appointment only. This new process is an effort to better serve the public and its pets. It is a proactive approach to saving animals’ lives. LMAS is not changing what it takes, just when.
Currently, LMAS accepts pet surrenders, on-the-spot, even if the shelter is full. The appointment process, called managed intake, will give LMAS an opportunity to control the revolving door of pets. Last year, 1,960 pets were surrendered to LMAS, and so far this year, more than 600 pets have been surrendered. Any animal determined by LMAS to be stray, sick, injured or aggressive will be accepted immediately, without an appointment.
LMAS has made several positive changes under the new leadership of Director Ozzy Gibson. He has explored a variety of methods to provide a positive outcome for LMAS shelter animals. The shelter’s Live Release Rate climbed to 86% in 2016. Several shelters across the country that have transitioned to managed-intake have reported positive outcomes and greater live release rates. The new process will not only reduce overcrowding but will also help with pet retention as owners may decide to keep their pets with more time to think about their decision and explore other options. Managed intake will also help reduce the length of stay for animals in the shelter and gives staff more time to make sure adequate resources are available.
Under the new process, owners wanting to surrender their pets will first fill-out and submit a Pet History Form. The Pet History Form can be filled-out and submitted at the LMAS Animal Care Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) or online at www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices. Once LMAS has reviewed the form, a staff member will contact the pet owner within two business days to set an appointment. Owners who surrender their pets will be charged a $25 impoundment fee to help cover the cost of care for their pet.
Photo from the Shawnee Neighborhood Shawnee Community Garden Work Day Clean-Up Saturday, April 29th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 303 Amy Avenue (across from French Plaza)
Join your community in cleaning up the Shawnee Garden of Principles to get ready for growing season! Volunteers are needed to spread mulch, prepare garden beds, and get the garden ready for planting.
No Experience Required Lunch will be provide to those who RSVP:
Contact Theresa Mince at [email protected] or call Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton and 502-778-0001 members of the Shawnee Neighborhood Clean-Up
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
Photos from Youth Build Event for Sound Mind & Power 501-C-3 Fundraiser at the Shawnee Golf Course Club House
Sound Mind and Power Mission Statement: To engage, educate, and support talented inner-city youth 16-24 years of age.
Sound Mind and Power programs include a vocational entrepreneurship school, internships, externships, study abroad learning programs, and a fantastic network of community support developed by grassroots organizing in each city Sound Mind & Power operates.
Sound Mind & Power transforms light into laser focus for young people to shine in an international economy, through an interconnected web of local leaders, experts, professors. Sound Mind and Power offers 21st Century training and expertise including maintenance and expansion of our students businesses up to 5 years upon com- pletion of program.
Sound Mind and Power is a non-profit that teaches and supports youth through a vast network of resources for young people to learn how to gain profit through passion, enterprise, and skillful development.
To learn more about the Garvey Washington Institute, Douglass Leaders of Fruition, or Baldwin Cats, visit Sound Mind & Power Inc. today at soundmindandpower.org Donations through May 9th are matched 4-1.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN Public Notice Dirt Bowl basketball court Department of Community Services improvements underway in Shawnee Louisville Metro Community Services 2017-2018 Park and will be unavailable for play for Community Services Block Grant on Review the next couple of weeks.
The public are invited to review and comment on Louisville Metro Community Services 2017-2018 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Annual Plan and Budget Proposal.
View the plan online at: www.louisvilleky.gov/ government/community-services or in person at Louisville Metro Community Services Department - Edison Center, and all Neighborhood Place locations, Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm.
The purpose of CSBG funds is to help communities fight the causes and conditions of poverty and help families become self-sufficient. Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center presents REMINDER The Beautiful Growth Community Art Contest Junk pick up this week in Area G which includes Shawnee and portions of the All Louisville residents are welcome to Chickasaw neighborhood participate in Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center’s Beautiful Growth Community Art Contest. Art should be centered around the theme of “Beautiful Growth” and show what beautiful growth in our community means to you. Selected submissions will be displayed in both the Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center and the Shawnee Dental Office.
Rules: 2-D Art, Any Medium, No Larger than 24” x 36” Please include Full Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Age, Zip Code, Title & 1 to 4 Sentences describing your piece.
Entries should be submitted to Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center, located at 234 Amy Avenue, by Friday, May 5th at 4:00 pm. Winners will be notified by Friday, May 12th. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries.
Please contact Theresa Mince at 502-778-0001 or [email protected] with any questions.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
LOUISVILLE GROWS AWARDS $7,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND IN-KIND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY GARDENS CITY-WIDE
Louisville Grows is planting the seeds for a greener community in the California, Hazelwood, Hikes Point, Portland, and Shawnee neighborhoods. Louisville Grows awarded seven community gardens with up to $1,000 of in-kind or financial support to start or expand community garden programming across Louisville. The gardens include: California Community Garden, the Jewish Community Center Garden in Hikes Point, the Paul Poston Garden in California (New Directions Housing Corporation), the Brandeis Garden in California (New Directions Housing Corporation), the Roosevelt Garden in Portland (New Directions Housing Corporation), Shawnee Garden of Principles, and the South Points Community Garden in Hazelwood. Louisville Grows now supports a total of 235 families in community gardens throughout the city in planting, growing, harvesting, and eating fresh fruits and vegetables.
In January 2017, Louisville Grows introduced the Community Garden Toolkit, which assists neighborhoods in starting or expanding community gardens. The Community Garden Toolkit guides community members through the process of obtaining land, accessing water, drawing plot maps, organizing leadership roles, and more. Louisville Grows then released the Garden Grant in February 2017 which provides up to $1,000 to start or expand community gardens throughout the city, with a focus on food-insecure or under-served neighborhoods.
For households making difficult choices between feeding their children or paying for rent, medicine, or utilities, local community gardens offer a cost-effective means for putting fresh, healthy food on the table. Louisville’s metropolitan area ranks 12th nationwide among cities facing the most hardship for food insecurity. About one in four Louisville households with children polled answered "yes" when asked whether they lacked money in the last 12 months to buy food, according to a Gallup poll of 176,000 households across the United States.
Louisville Grows' mission is to grow a just and sustainable community through urban agriculture, urban forestry, and environmental education. Louisville Grows supports three community gardens and one urban farm, in addition to the seven gardens sponsored through the Community Garden Grant. Louisville Grows also manages four public orchards and has planted over 1,800 trees since 2009.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN Early Child Development Summit - “Kindergarten Readiness” Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm Old Walnut Street Development - 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd
Kindergarten readiness levels among incoming JCPS students ARE STILL TOO LOW. Well over 50% of preschoolers who reside within key Louisville zip codes (40202, 40203, 40211, 40212) are showing up "not ready" for kindergarten, according to JCPS. This Early Child Development summit will feature available resources that will help Louisville put an end to this problem.
To register please visit: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ee2a7udaj1jhzkpo/a014sj1nx6au4/questions
Jesus and a Job Fundraising Boat Ride on The Belle of Louisville Sunday, April 30th - Boarding at 6:30 pm; Departure at 7:00 pm
Don’t miss out on a chance to “Sail on the Belle” for the Jesus and a Job Fundraising Boat Ride aboard the historic Belle of Louisville on Sunday, April 30th! The first 50 people impacted by gun violence can sail for free call 502-379-5292. Boarding is at 6:30 pm and departure is 7:00 pm! Tickets are $25. Purchase tickets at Better Days West in Lyles Mall or by calling 502-365-9166
11th Annual Da’Ville Classic Drum Line Showcase Friday, April 28th through Saturday, April 29th St. Stephen Family Life Center, The Palace Theatre and The Mercury Ballroom
The River City Drum Corp will present the 11th Annual Da’Ville Classic Drum Line Showcase HBCU Weekend on Friday, April 28th through Saturday, April 29th. The showcase will include a College and Career Fair, Greek Step Show Competition and a Drum Line Showcase. Events will be held at St. Stephen Family Life Center, The Palace Theatre and Mercury Ballroom.
Call 502-772-7660 for more information or email [email protected]
Bettie-Morton No. 119 OES-PHA presents the Ninth Annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon Saturday, April 29th at 11:00 am Hotel Louisville - 120 W. Broadway
Bettie-Morton No. 119 OES-PHA presents the Ninth Annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon on Saturday, April 29th at 11:00 am at Hotel Louisville located at 120 W. Broadway. Special entertainment for the luncheon will be provided by the Oak and Acorn Dancers.
Tickets to the luncheon are $25.00 To purchase tickets please contact Vanessa Skillion at 502-592-0819, Harriet Waddell at 502-939-2480 or Donna Worthington at 502-224-8930.
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E-News and Updates April 26th, 2017
CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
Photos from KY Shakespeare 'Julius Caesar' performance at Shawnee Park
Notice of Application for Demolition Permit of Historic Structure
The Office of Planning Permitting and Design--Construction Review has received a demolition permit application for the property listed below:
Subject Property: 4545 Southwestern Pkwy Case Number: WR1019363
The above reference property is listed or eligible for listing in The National Register of Historic Places. Per LMCO (150.110), the requested demolition permit can be issued on the following date: 5/24/17
For additional information regarding this application visit the website: http://louisvilleky.gov/government/ construction-review or contact Mike Beard, Plan Review Supervisor at 574-3321 or Cynthia Johnson, Metro Historic Preservation Officer at 574-2868.
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E-News and Updates April April 26th, 2017 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN
Goodwill Industries and Northwest Neighborhood Place Job Fair Save The Molly Leonard Portland Community Center - 540 N. 27th Street Date! Wednesday, May 10th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Companies for the Job Fair at the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center include Centerstone, Crown Plaza Hotel, FedEx, Goodwill Retail Stores, Gordon Food Services, Humana, Jefferson County Public Schools, Marriot and many more! Please wear business attire and have a resume in hand!
Habitat for Humanity - Love Your Neighborhood Saturday, May 20th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Boone Square Park - 1900 Duncan Street
The “Love Your Neighborhood” initiative focuses on community development and repair through partnerships with homeowners and community groups. The goal is to increase pride in the neighborhood, while creating a safer and healthier environment through low-cost exterior repairs and beautification projects to improve entire streetscapes. “Love Your Neighborhood” has selected several streets in the Portland Neighborhood for owner-occupied exterior home repair projects and a Neighborhood Clean-Up. This event will feature booths set up by community stake-holders to showcase programs and neighborhood assets. A community lunch will be provided to the volunteers and residents!
Portland’s Tribute to Fallen Officer Nick Rodman Derby City Car Show American Legion Shawnee Post - 2800 W. Main Street Cox Park on Sunday, May 7th Saturday, May 13th
The Portland Community will hold a The Derby City Car Show will be held at tribute to fallen Officer Nick Rodman on Cox Park on Sunday, May 7th! Saturday, May 13th at the American Legion Shawnee Post located at For more information or to enter a car into 2800 W. Main Street. the show, please contact Nakeyah Rudolph at 502-600-0868 The tribute will have a Corn Hole Tournament, Live Band & DJ, Food Vendors and a Silent Auction. To volunteer your time for this event, please attend a meeting on April 13th at Cavaliers Inn located at 2331 W. Main Street.
Living Well Workshop - Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Refreshments Redeemer Lutheran Church - 3640 River Park Drive Provided Tuesdays, May 9 - 16 and 23 - 30 & June 6 - 13 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Do you have diabetes, arthritis, heart or lung disease, high blood pressure, cancer, pain, depression or other health conditions? Want to feel better and improve your health? Having a hard time getting started? Feeling stuck? This workshop is for you! This workshop is FREE! Please call 502-776-5945 to register! *Earn an 8-week membership to the YMCA* *Get a book and a relaxation CD*
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Save the Date - Community Calendar April 26th, 2017
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 Louisville Bats Metro Council Community Nights at 1st District Police Da’Ville Classic Da’Ville Classic Slugger Field Auxiliary Meeting Drum Line Drum Line Save The 640 N. 27th Showcase Tuesday, July 18th at 7:05 pm Showcase Dates! Wednesday, August 2nd at 7:05 pm Mayors Budget Mother/Daughter Address Luncheon Gun Locks Still Available! UofL Community “Kindergarten Please contact Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton’s Office at Spirit Awards Readiness” 502-574-1105 9:30 am to 1:00 in order to inquire about receiving a FREE gun lock! pm
Unused I Am Jane Doe Prescription Drug Toss Saturday, May 8th at 6:30 pm Portland Kroger Clifton Center Theater - 2117 Payne Street 35th & Bank
The Human Trafficking Research Initiative and the Kent School of Social Work invite you to join a screening of I Am Jane Doe, which chronicles the battle of several American Shawnee Community mothers who are battling sex trafficking on Backpage.com. Garden Work Day
This event is free to the public and will feature a follow-up community conversation after the film lead by expert panelists.
Register at http://bit.ly/2ogJzkh 30 May 1st 2 3 4 5 6 Jesus and a Job Westover Portland Now Louisville Urban Pegasus Parade Derby Day Belle of Louisville Neighborhood Meeting League Derby Cruise Meeting Gala
Kentucky Center Boat Race ArtsReach Presents DANCE 4:00 pm
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Derby City Car Show Living Well Goodwill Portland’s Cox Park Workshop - Chronic Industries and Tribute to Officer Disease Northwest Nick Rodman Self-Management Neighborhood American Legion Program Place Job Fair Shawnee Post - 2800 W. Main Street
2nd Annual Hands Across Louisville 10 am to 5 pm St. Martin dePorres
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Living Well Love Your Workshop - Chronic Neighborhood Disease 8:00 am to Self-Management 4:00 pm Program Boone Square Park
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