E-News and Updates CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN

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1 E-News and Updates June 15th, 2017 District 5 Monthly Advisory Committee Meeting and instead the community is invited to the: Heritage West Community Meeting Monday, June 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm Louisville Central Community Center W. Muhammad Ali Cheri Bryant Hamilton District 5 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY (502) cheri.hamilton@louisvilleky.gov Myra Friend-Ellis Legislative Assistant (502) myra.friend-ellis@louisvilleky.gov Fax: (502) Written By: Sherman H. Smith Jr sherman.smith@louisvilleky.gov Web address: district 5 Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. If you would like to be removed from this communication please with REMOVE in the subject or body. Thank you! The West Louisville Community Council and Louisville Metro Government invite you to join us for a presentation by the development teams on their proposals for the redevelopment of the Heritage West site at 3029 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Presentations will be followed by an open-house style forum with opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Proposals will be available to review at the Western and Shawnee branch libraries. You may also view proposals at: 6th Annual Community Festival Portland Memorial Missionary Baptist Church - French Plaza 38th & Market Street - Amy & Market Saturday, June 17th from 11 am to 3 pm There will be Health Information & Screenings, Mammograms, Wellness Exams, Food, Dancing, & Music! To get more information or a table, please contact Regina Mayo at or reginamayo@yahoo.com or Anne Peak at or anne.peak@shawneehealthcare.org 1

2 Louisville Metro District 5 Syringe Exchange Site Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church River Park Drive Hours: Every Tuesday from 10 am to 1 pm SummerFest Chickasaw Park Saturday, June 24th The community is invited to SummerFest 2017 on Saturday, June 24th at Chickasaw Park! This is an all-day event and is being sponsored by FM! Special guests include James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins, Jermain Dolly and Todd Galberth! LMPD Command Staff Reassignment became effective Friday, May 26th, st Division Major Eric Johnson 2nd Division Major Ryan Bates 4th Division Major Joshua Judah Father s Day FREE Prostate Cancer Screening Louisville Urban League W. Broadway Saturday, June 17th from 11 am to 2 pm The Louisville Urban League will behaving FREE Father s Days Prostate Cancer Screenings on Saturday, June 17th from 11 am to 2 pm at the Louisville Urban League, located at 1535 W. Broadway. Prostate cancer screenings for men age 50 and over, or 45 with a family history or are African American Counseling and shared decision making with a healthcare provider General cancer prevention and education Father s Day gifts No appointment needed For more information, call the Kentucky Cancer Program Juneteenth Family Funday Saturday, June 17th from 1 pm to 5pm Kentucky Center for African American Heritage 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd The community is encouraged to come out and enjoy Juneteenth Family Funday on Saturday, June 17th from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Join in spades, bid whist and checkers games! There will be face painting, photo booths and bouncy houses for the youth! Explore the solar system in UofL s Rauch Portable Planetarium! The Juneteenth Family Funday is FREE and open to the public! For more information please call BEE Thankful Pollinator Appreciation Party Sunday, June 19th from 3 pm to 6 pm 1647 Portland Avenue Come out and celebrate your appreciation of BEES! Plant some flowers! Buy local honey and bee products! Enjoy pollinator - positive refreshments! 2

3 West Jefferson County Community Task Force Community Meeting Tuesday, June 20th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm The public is invited to attend WJCCTF Community Meeting featuring: National Perspective on Community Health Centers & What You Want to Know about Park Duvalle Community Health Center Ann Hagan-Grigsby, MBA, Chief Executive Officer Park DuValle Community Health Center, Inc. (PDCHC) A Chemical Company that Contributes to Value Creation and Innovation Offering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs The Clariant Corporation Hans-Peter Gabski, Head of Production Whitney Popp, Environmental Engineer Black Leaf Chemical Site update Louisville's African Diaspora Working Together Bridge Kids International Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30 to 7:00pm Iroquois Public Library W Woodlawn Ave Bridge Kids International invites Louisville s African, African- American, Caribbean, and all communities of African heritage to a gathering. Let s explore how we might all benefit from knowing and supporting each other and working together. Mending the Bridge Priorities & Topics of Discussion Network of Support Sharing Cultures Entrepreneurship A Business Network Home Ownership Health Cultural Summer Camp for Children and Youth Russell Association Organizational Meeting Tuesday, June 27th from 6 pm to 7 pm Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center S. 28th Street The community is invited to come together in attendance in order to create a new Russell Association Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, June 27th from 6 pm to 7 pm at Oak and Acorn Intergenerational Center, located at 631 S. 28th Street. Sound Mind and Power & Global Inspiration Enterprises Present Politics N Art West Louisville's Night of Non-Violence Coles Place W. Kentucky St Wednesdays at 7:00 pm If you are fed up with the violence in our community, come out to Cole s Place every Wednesday at 7:00 pm for the filming of the TV show, Politics N Art, where we discuss the problems and solutions! The Politics are a panel of community members that discuss topics plaguing our community and The Art are local and regional musical and visual artists. Dirt Bowl begins on Saturday, June 17th at 2:00 pm at Shawnee Park! 3

4 Events and Activities at the Muhammad Ali Center during the I Am Ali Festival The celebration of Ali s legacy will include over 70 different exhibits, performances and deals from over 35 different local attractions, hotels and restaurants that span June 3 July 15, Each week during the festival, one of Ali s Six Core Principles will be celebrated: Giving: June 11-17; Respect: June 18-24; Conviction: June 25-July 1; Dedication: July 2-8; Confidence: July 9-15 Giving: June Friday, June 16 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: The Ali Center will host a "Giving Festival" to celebrate Muhammad Ali's legacy of service! At the Ali Center, visitors of all ages are invited to give back by participating in fun and inspiring service projects with local organizations. Visitors who participate in all service activities will receive discounted admission to the Center's exhibits. Respect: June Friday, June 23 11:00 am - 3:00 pm: The Ali Center will host a Health and Fitness Festival, featuring fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, and healthy eating tips. Saturday, June 24 7:00 pm at Freedom Hall: Real Deal Championship Boxing Series: Evander's Tribute to Ali. For more information please visit Fresh Stop Markets Fresh Stop Markets are bi-weekly fresh food markets that pop up" at local churches, community centers and housing authorities in fresh food insecure neighborhoods. Community members purchase shares of varieties of seasonal produce in advance so that farmers don t face the same degree of risk as they would with a standard farmers market. Call for more information or visit Shawnee - Redeemer Lutheran Church River Park Drive Thursdays - June 22nd, July 6th, August 3rd, August 17th, August 31st, September 14th, September 28th, October 12th, October 26th Shawnee Presbyterian -Shawnee Presbyterian Church S. 44th Street Thursdays - June 29th, July 13th, August 10th, August 24th, September 7th, September 21st, October 5th, October 19th, November 2nd Fan Fair Giveaway Event Fan Giveaway, Health Checks, & Prescription Drug Toss Saturday, June 24th from 8 a.m a.m. Edison Center, 701 W. Ormsby Ave. Qualifications to receive a free fan are: Person 60 years or older OR documentation verified by a physician of a physical disability Must be a resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties Proof of address and age will we required. One fan per household This event is sponsored by Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens and KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living with media support from WLKY. 4

5 Grab a 2017 Cultural Pass today! Presented by Churchill Downs, in partnership with the Metro Louisville, Louisville Free Public Library, Arts and Culture Alliance and the Fund for the Arts The Cultural Pass provides free access to 38 of Greater Louisville s arts and cultural institutions for children, ages For the 2017 venues and offers visit Pick up a pass The 2017 Cultural Pass is available for pick up at all Library locations, and Metro Louisville Community Centers, Use the pass The Cultural Pass is available for use from June 3 August 12. See the offerings listed on the back of the Cultural Pass or on the website for more detail Official Rules Pass Valid: June 3 August 12, 2017 Participants must have or be eligible for a Louisville Free Public Library card. Each youth (ages 0-21) is eligible for one pass. The Cultural Pass is valid for one-time general admission at each of the participating institutions. No special exhibits or concessions are included with the Cultural Pass. Only one adult will receive free entry per visit when they accompany a youth under 16. Only one adult will receive free entry per family regardless of the number of passes. All rules and regulations for specific sites must be followed to gain entry. Please note special restrictions for some participating organizations are printed on the Cultural Pass. Organizations reserve the right to deny entry if rules and restrictions of the Cultural Pass are not followed. The Cultural Pass is intended for family use. As such, it is not valid for group visits. The Cultural Pass is not valid with other institution offers. Save The Date!! The Office of Multicultural Ministry 12th Annual Community Back to School & College Fair Saturday, July 29th at 10:00 am Catholic Enrichment Center W. Broadway The Office of Multicultural Ministry will hold its 12th Annual Community Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. (while supplies last) at the Catholic Enrichment Center, 3146 West Broadway. The goal is to assist our youth with a successful start to their school year by providing them with pencils, ink pens, paper, spiral notebooks, folders, markers, crayons, colored pencils, scissors, glue, glue sticks, book bags (back packs) and other school supplies Free School Supplies! Free Haircuts! Snacks & Drinks! 5

6 A Special Thank You to Jimmy Harper, former 2nd Division Major with LMPD Special proclamation signed by all 26 members of the Metro Council to Raymond "Jimmy" Harper, former Major and Commander of the LMPD 2nd Division at the Council meeting on June 8, The proclamation was in recognition and appreciation for his nearly 30 years of service on LMPD and to the people of this community. 6

7 Message from Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton - Friday, June 2nd 2017 I am happy to be with you all to observe National Gun Violence Awareness Day. With the number of shootings and homicides rising in our city on almost a daily and nightly basis in some neighborhoods - I think that we can all agree that what is happening is NOT normal, is NOT right, is NOT acceptable, and it NOT getting any better. Our community is in a crisis - let s face it. But we re here this morning to be part of the solution, because we all can and must do everything we can to raise awareness and to prevent gun violence. It s too early for young people to pick up a gun to resolve a conflict - when they could pick up their fist (like Ali did) and learn to box at the gym at 25th & Main. Or they could learn anger management and conflict resolution skills at Peace Education, for example. Or develop musical talents at AMPED, or get a job with Project ONE - or get a mentor with Big Brother, Big Sister - there are so many resources. Violence - especially gun violence, is truly a community health problem - how many of us experience increased stress on a daily basis wondering if a stray bullet might catch us or a loved one in our neighborhoods & feel our hearts pound when the police or EMS sirens race past out houses at all hours of the night? Too many families have been affected forever by tragic gun violence. Many have been innocent victims - but far too many haven t. So I ask you - if your son, your brother, or your boyfriend have a gun - why do they have it? Do you even know they have it? And if they say it s for protection - then what are they doing out there - & who are they associating with that they feel they need a gun to be protected from? Ask yourself - are they using or selling drugs? Or hanging with folks that do? Are they in a gang - or hanging with folks that are? If so, you can t turn a blind eye and hope the violence will not reach your door - In conclusion - if you have a gun and have young people who live or visit your home - LOCK IT UP! Lets not say it s not my problem & turn a blind eye - it s time for all hands on deck! 7

8 Portland Tales of River, Roads & Rails Meet at the Portland Museum Portland Avenue Thursday, June 22nd 2017 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm The community is invited to come join a very special bus tour of historic sites, brought to life by Young Poets of Louisville on Thursday, June 22nd from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The tour will begin at the Portland Museum, located at 2308 Portland Avenue. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50. Food, music and beverages are provided. To reserve seats please call or visit DCEMANCIPATION DAY Wednesday, June 28th at 3:00 pm Portland Branch Library Northwestern Parkway Join historian and author Brenda Duffey as she presents the history surrounding the American holiday known as Juneteenth and reads an excerpt from her short story Juneteenth which is set in modern day Portland and My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The presentation will be followed by sharing an Emancipation Cake and Heine Brothers Coffee with discussion and a book signing of Ms. Duffey s other works including The Peacemaker and its newly released sequel New Pangaea An Evolution into the Fifth World. The Archdiocese of Louisville s Office of Multicultural Ministry The Catholic Enrichment Center West Broadway Male Ministry Fashion Exposition The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host its annual Male Ministry Fashion Exposition on Friday, June 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m. in the Catholic Enrichment Center s Thea Bowman Hall, 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY For further details or to purchase tickets, contact the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502) _Father Talk Calling all fathers! The Catholic Enrichment Center of the Archdiocese of Louisville s Office of Multicultural will host 502_Father Talk on Thursday, June 22, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY This event will provide a place where fathers can talk and identify with other fathers while discussing issues and concerns in a healthy and confidential way. For more information contact Regina Moore at (502) or regina.moore@louisvilleky.gov. The Medicaid Center of Excellence Job Fair Thursday, July 6th from 11 am to 3 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm Louisville Urban League W. Broadway The Louisville Urban League, Passport Health and Evolent Health will be holding a Job Fair on Thursday, July 6th from 11 am to 3 pm & 6 pm to 8 pm at the Louisville Urban League, located at 1535 W. Broadway. To search for specific job openings that will be at the job fair please visit or Save The Date! 8

9 Spectrum Internet Assist Low-Cost, High Speed Broadband Service Spectrum Internet Assist is a new low-cost, high speed broadband service that provides qualifying households with Internet Service for $14.99 a month. To qualify for Spectrum Internet Assist, a member of the household must be a recipient of one of the following programs: The National School Lunch Program (NSLP); free or reduced cost lunch The Community Eligibility Provision of the NSLP Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (age 65 and over only) If you believe you may qualify, visit SpectrumInternetAssist.com Enter in your 5 digit zip code to see if Spectrum Internet Assist is available in your area If available, you will receive direction to call to start the qualification process If Spectrum Assist is not available in your area, you will receive a coming soon message directing you to check back for updates TARC Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Riverport Circulator Project Provides better access to jobs! Transportation as a barrier to job opportunities has been a challenge not only for job seekers but also employers located in Jefferson Riverport International, one of the region s largest employment centers, home to 120 companies, 6500 employees and 10,000 jobs in Southwest Louisville. In years past, Riverport businesses have been challenged with filling positions especially during peak seasons while TARC has worked closely to provide transit service in coordination with travel patterns and shift times based on the available resources. During a press conference today at Radial, Inc., Mayor Greg Fisher, TARC Executive Director Barry Barker and other stakeholders announced TARC as the recipient of a $2.5 million Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) non-infrastructure match grant administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The CMAQ grant will aid in the implementation of a new circulator route anticipated to begin in Fall 2017 during peak employment season. Current number of trips to Riverport will also increase from three (3) morning and four (4) evening weekday trips on Route #19 to approximately six (6) morning and seven (7) evening weekday trips on the circulator. The new Riverport Circulator route will also connect Riverport to other main, express and high frequency TARC routes (i.e. Route #18-Dixie-Preston Highway), improving access to this vital employment center and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service on Dixie Highway to be implemented in late The CMAQ grant in addition to TARC s match of 20% will cover the $3,180,000 in operating costs to provide the service for 3 consecutive years. Final service plans will be developed at the time grant funding is awarded. Construction activities along this corridor will be minor and may involve bus stops, access and shelter improvements, fully within existing rights-of-way. Following the implementation of the Riverport Circulator Project, TARC will continue to work with Metro Public Works, State Highway Departments, and Metro Council Districts to initiate pedestrian improvements and traffic lights evaluation to ensure safer road crossings in the Riverport area. 9

10 Save the Date - Community Calendar June 15th, 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 15 Fresh Stop Shawnee Presbyterian Church S. 44th Street 16 Male Ministry Fashion Exposition 7:00 pm West Market Streetscape Project Work began the week of June 5th on the West Market Street Streetscape and Sidewalk Replacement Project. The $815,000 project will provide street improvements along W. Market Street from 33rd Street to 38th Street, on 22nd Street from Bank Street to Portland Ave, and 22nd Street from Broadway to Chestnut Street. Improvements will include replacing sidewalks to Americans with Disabilities Acts standards and the installation of new curb bump outs, stamped concrete crosswalks, trees, and water quality planters. Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center Open House 17 Fresh Stop Russell Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church S. 15th Street Dirt Bowl Begins Father s Day FREE Prostate Cancer Screening Work is projected for completion on September 3rd. There will be moving lane closures throughout the construction period. 6th Annual Community Festival 11 am to 3 pm Juneteenth Family Funday 1 pm to 5 pm 18 Happy Fathers Day! 19 NO District 5 Advisory Meeting Heritage West Proposals presented 6:00 pm at LCCC 20 West Jefferson County Community Task Force Community Meeting 5;30 pm to 7:30 pm 21 Louisville's African Diaspora Working Together 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm 22 Fresh Stop Market Shawnee Redeemer Lutheran Church River Park Drive 23 Movie at Chickasaw Park 24 SummerFest 2017 Chickasaw Park Fan Fair Giveaway Event 8 am to 11 am BEE Thankful Pollinator Appreciation Party 3 pm to 6 pm Fresh Stop Parkland Pleasant View Baptist Church Virginia Avenue Russell Association Organizational Meeting 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 28 DCEMANCIPATION DAY 3:00 pm Politics N Art 7:00 pm 29 Fresh Stop Shawnee Presbyterian Church S. 44th Street The Office of Multicultural Ministry 12th Annual Community Back to School & College Fair 10:00 am 30 July 1st Fresh Stop Russell Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church S. 15th Street 2nd 3rd 4th Independence Day 5th Politics N Art 7:00 pm 6th The Medicaid Center of Excellence Job Fair 11 am to 3 pm 6 pm to 8 pm 7th 8th 10