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

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1 E-News and Updates October 13th, 2017 District 5 Monthly Neighborhood Advisory Meeting Monday, October 16th at 6:00 pm The Yearlings Club W. Broadway The community is invited to attend the District 5 Monthly Neighborhood Advisory Meeting on Monday, October 17th! The meeting will be held at The Yearlings Club, located at 4309 W. Broadway. 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! Your questions, concerns and suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated! The community cannot improve without you! Shawnee Park Basin Project Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting No. 5 Tuesday, October 17th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Shawnee Golf Course Clubhouse The community is invited to attend the next Shawnee Park Basin Project Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting! Sit-in as the Design and Construction, Supplier Diversity and Local Labor, and Public Outreach are discussed. To learn more about what s happening in the Shawnee Park Basin Project visit: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Molly Dorsey at: shawneeparkbasinproject@gmail.com or call toll free number (844) Meetings are open to the public. University of Louisville & Yearlings Club Forum Series The Yearlings Club W. Broadway Sunday, October 15th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Lets talk about the STAR Program for American Synthetic Rubber Company! Has the company met its obligations - is there room for negotiation? Join the discussion as panel members and government officials discuss efforts to ensure today and future residents of the community are protected. Panel: Ebony Cochran, Community Activist; Arnita Gadson, Community Advocate; Honorable Jessica Green, Louisville Metro Councilwoman; Keith Talley; Administrator, Metro Air Pollution Board Moderator: Dr. Lisa Markowitz, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Anthropology 1

2 Youth Chat With LMPD Shawnee Arts & Cultural Center South 37th Street Thursday, October 19th from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm Ages 25 and Younger! Youth Chat With LMPD is a series of public open-dialogue discussions, so that youth 25 and under can hear from - and talk with - local law enforcement officials to establish better relationships and mutual understanding. Learn about the variety of things Louisville Metro police officers do. Each session will be co-moderated by local youth. Everyone is invited to come out to be a part of this unique opportunity, and bring friends! 20th anniversary celebration of the West Lou Talent Education Center Fresh Stop Markets Shawnee Neighborhood - Redeemer Lutheran Church 3640 River Park Drive Thursdays - October 26th Shawnee Presbyterian - Shawnee Presbyterian Church 101 S. 44th Street Thursdays - October 19th, November 2nd CW Hamilton was presented a Champion of Excellence Award for community service by director Keith Cook KentuckyOne Health Provides Family Health Centers with New Location West Louisville Clinic to re-open as FHC on November 6 The Westside Medical Center Primary Care clinic will become a new Family Health Centers location thanks to KentuckyOne Health. The clinic, located at 2500 West Market Street, closed on August 31, 2017 for repairs and renovations and will reopen on November 6 as a new Family Health Centers location. People can still receive care at Louisville Medical Associates at 201 Abraham Flexner Way, KentuckyOne Health Primary Care Associates at 1067 Dixie Highway, and the Family Health Center at 2215 Portland Avenue. Brightside and Waste Management of Kentucky s Premium Compost Sale Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Outer Loop Recycling and Disposal Facility 2673 Outer Loop Compost is available Pre-bagged at $2.50 per bag or as a 1 Cubic Meter scoop for $40.00 Wilderness Louisville Forest Adventure Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Jefferson Memorial Forest Holsclaw Hill Road Featuring The Wilderness Louisville 5K at 9:00 am!! Bring the family out to the Wilderness Louisville Forest Adventure! To register or for more information please call or visit memorialforest.com 2

3 Shawnee Neighborhood Association Meeting Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church River Park Drive The community is invited to attend the Shawnee Neighborhood Association Meeting on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 3640 River Park Drive. **Following the October date all future Shawnee Neighborhood Association meetings will be held at PortShaw Community Development Building, located at 3713 W. Market Street** Comprehensive Plan Advisory Meeting Monday, October 16, 2017 at 5:30 pm Memorial Auditorium (2nd Floor Ballroom) 970 South 4th Street The Advisory Committee will be discussing policies for the Community Form, Marketplace and Livability & Environment work groups. A second October Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for October 24 at 6:00 pm at Memorial Auditorium where the remaining policies will be discussed. Kroger Recruitment Job Event NorthWest Neighborhood Place Thursday, October 26th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. NorthWest Neighborhood Place is partnering with Kroger to host a recruitment job event in efforts to assist families in their journey to self-sufficiency. If you are looking for employment and/or a part-time job opportunity, join us at this job event for on-site interviews. Business attire is required (no jeans, hats, sportswear or costumes) with resume in hand. The Center for Women and Families is collaborating with Northwest Neighborhood Place to offer a program called CHOICES. There is no cost. CHOICES is an educational and support program for people affected by intimate partner violence and/or sexual assault. There will be two sessions per month. Each deals with different facets of partner relationships: How relationships have gotten or can get unhealthy How we can build healthier and safer ones How we can build our own strength and resilience Schedule: Friday, October 27 2:00-4:00 pm Session #2 Friday, November 10 2:00-4:00pm Session #1 Friday, November 17 2:00-4:00pm Session #2 SAVE THE DATE! Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Ground Breaking Ceremony Thursday, October 19th at 9:30 am 1700 W. Broadway You are invited to join the Y, their partners, and the community for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA on Thursday, October 19th at 9:30 am! The groundbreaking will be at 1700 W. Broadway. Community Celebration - 9:30 am Ceremony - 11:00 am 3

4 Louisville Youth Voices against Violence (LYVV) Fellowship Purpose The purpose of the Louisville Youth Voices against Violence (LYVV) Fellowship is to support local youth to be social agents of change to end systemic social inequity in their community. The program provides an environment that is conducive to leadership, cultural identity, professional, and critical consciousness development. Fellows will have increased their capacity to change personal, community, and social conditions. Fellowship Tenants Cultural Identity Development; Critical Consciousness Development; Leadership Development; Professional Development Skills; Campaign Engagement Qualifications for Candidacy Must be a West Louisville resident between the ages of 16 and 24; Be committed to violence prevention, social justice, and social action; Ability to get to our office on a daily (especially during primetimes of 3 pm and 6 pm) basis for work (Old Walnut Street Building, 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. on the corner of Muhammad Ali and 13th St.) Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be invited to interview. The application (attached) should be returned by Friday, October 20, 2017, either by to ophp@louisville.edu or they can be brought to our office and left at the front desk to be given to the attention of: Billie Castle or Nefertia Mason. *LYVV Fellows will be employed by the University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences to work no more than 20 hours weekly at a rate of $10 per hour* Silent Auction! 2017 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fundraiser Gala Saturday, October 28th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Hyatt Regency Hotel S. Fourth St The Fourth Annual Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fund-Raising Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 311 S. Fourth St., in downtown Louisville. The event is hosted by the Brigadier Gen. Noel F. Parrish Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. The keynote speaker at this year s gala will be Wil James, president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. Meet & Greet / Cash Bar from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Fund-Raising Program from 6:03 pm to 9:00 pm Tony Vanetti of WHAS-TV and iheart Radio will be the emcee of the celebration! Musical performances by Sydney Finley and Kevon Baker of DuPont Manual High School, the Louisville-based Ladies for Liberty singing troupe & Yancy Entertainment! The public is invited to attend in the fund-raising gala. The cost is $60 per person. Tickets can be purchased online at For more information, contact Ron Spriggs at (859) or Andre Wilson at (502)

5 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Signs of domestic violence include: jealousy of the victim spending time with others telling the victim what to wear, where to go, or what to do embarrassing or shaming the victim controlling how the victim spends their money. If you or someone you know is experiencing these signs, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at to get help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This health minute is brought to you by Shawnee Christian Healthcare Center, now offering medical, dental and mental health services. Come see us at 234 Amy Avenue or call to schedule your appointment today! Systemic Racism: What People of Faith Can Do Louisville Central Community Center 1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd Saturday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Kentuckiana Works Offers Job Skill Training Kentuckiana Builds Information Session Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway Urban Skilled Trades Pipeline FREE Training and Job Placement! Kentuckiana Builds can prepare you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic installer, welder and many more. Not only can we equip you with the hands-on skills you'll need for the job -- we can put you in contact with local employers who need those skills and are hiring. Eligibility requirements include: Be at least 18 years of age Eligible to work in the U.S. Valid driver's license High school diploma or GED Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better career? Then attend the next information session!. Sessions: Thursday, October 19, 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. Monday, October 30, 5:30 p.m. For questions please call or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org. The community is invited to a community panel talk on the issues of systemic racism on Saturday, October 28th! Session 1: Systemic Racism/ Education Session 2: Systemic Racism/Judicial System Session 3: Systemic Racism/ Economics Session 4: What Communities of Faith Can Do Register at lunch is included with registration 5

6 Vision Russell Updates and Events Urban Strategies Outreach Worker Position The outreach worker will be a part-time Urban Strategies employee who will be responsible for outreach to educate Beecher Terrace residents about the services available to them through case management and the Choice Neighborhood s People Program. The outreach workers will provide feedback to the CNI People team regarding program development, implementation and evaluation. Their feedback will inform continuous quality monitoring of the program and adjustments to improve on results. For more information or to apply visit West Jefferson County Community Task Force Monthly Community Meeting Tuesday, October 17th 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. The West Jefferson County Community Task Force (WJCCTF) brings concerns and important information to residents and businesses about environmental, health and wellness and issues that impact our communities. Topics vary each month and refreshments are provided from 5:30 6:00 PMfollowed by informative presentations from 6 7:30 pm. Join the conversation. Let your voice be heard and get the answers you need. Community Conversation: Economic Mobility Summit Friday, October 20th 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Louisville Central Community Centers is hosting an Economic Mobility Summit at its Old Walnut Street Family Strengthening Center, 1300 W Muhammad Ali Blvd. This summit will be full of conversation, activities, and introductions to resources that empower adults personally and professionally. Whether you re in the market for a new career, looking for information on how to advance within your current position, or need assistance with transitioning into a new profession, you need to be at the Economic Mobility Summit! For more information please visit Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase Saturday, October 28 th 8:30 a.m. 3: 00 p.m. Join the Center for Neighborhoods for the 2017 Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase, taking place at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Come experience and learn from the community development success stories happening in the historic Portland and Russell neighborhoods. If you are interested in building healthy, sustainable, safe, and attractive neighborhoods in Metro Louisville, this event is for you! This is a ticketed event. You may volunteer in place of purchasing a ticket. For more information please visit Upcoming Project Dates for Chickasaw and Elliott Parks Volunteer Opportunity! Saturday, November 4 from 10:00am 12:00pm Elliott Park Show your love and for this neighborhood destination and help make a difference by volunteering with Olmsted Parks Conservancy in Elliott Park! Tasks may include painting and general park beautification. Gloves, guidance and tools provided. Dress for the weather and getting dirty! Long pants with tennis shoes or old boots are recommended- no sandals please. To find out more, call Sarah at or sign-up at 6

7 West Louisville Economic and Community Development Forum Thursday, November 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm KY Center for African American Heritage W. Muhammad Ali Blvd The community is invited to attend the West Louisville Economic and Community Development Forum on Thursday, November 2nd! Registration for the forum will begin at 8:00 am and the forum will be from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. At 1:00 pm, there will be a luncheon to salute to Mr. Charlie Johnson. Forum Breakout Topics: Plenary - Why corporate investment is key to revitalization efforts in west Louisville. Creative Financing Part I - Financing options for large-scale projects. Creative Financing II - Successful projects completed using creative financing Access to Opportunities - Creating a path for economic opportunities for minority owned firms From Ideas to Action - Making neighborhood plans work Faith Based Organizations & Community Development - Faith based institutions take the lead in community development projects Student Ticket: $40.00 Individual Ticket: $50.00 Corporate: $60.00 To purchase tickets or for more information please call or cvlani01@louisville.edu or visit Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular Iroquois Park - October 12th - November 5th The community is invited to attend the Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular this Halloween Season! See all of the best Jack O Lanterns at Iroquois Park from October 12th through November 5th! Tickets: Adults $12 Seniors - $10 Children - $9 Under 3 Free Hours: Sunday - Thursday: Dusk til 11 PM Friday - Saturday: Dusk - Midnight For more information please visit jackolanternlouisville.com or call

8 Public Meeting/Open House on the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area Master Plan Update Tuesday, October 17th from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville, IN Tuesday, October 24th from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Portland Museum Portland Ave. Louisville, KY Please join us for a public meeting/open house as the Corps of Engineers seeks input on updating the Master Plan for the 1,400 acre National Wildlife Conservation Area (WCA) located in the Ohio River between the Pennsylvania Central Railroad Bridge and the Kentucky and Indiana Railroad Bridge. The Master Plan is intended to guide the Corps in protecting, managing, conserving and enhancing natural resources and features of the WCA while providing research and interpretive opportunities to the public If you have questions, please contact: Nathan.a.moulder@usace.army.mil or Advertisement for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage by the Package License Broadway Meat Market and Produce LLC. DBA/ Broadway Meat Market and Produce 3115 W. Broadway Above is the information from the Advertisement for an alcoholic beverage license. KRS requires a person to first advertise their intention to apply for alcoholic beverage licenses in the newspaper. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Ky , within 30 days of the date of this legal publication. Some of the reasons for refusal of a license as stated in KRS are: Premise does not comply fully with all alcoholic beverage control statutes and regulations of the board. The applicant or the premises does not comply with all regulations of a city administrator. The applicant has done an act for which a revocation of license would be authorized. The applicant has made any false material statement in his application. Other factors include public sentiment in the area, number of licensed outlets in the area, potential for future growth, type of area involved, type of transportation available and financial potential of the area Jack O Lantern Special Discounted Tickets Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton has 100 vouchers for discounted tickets for the Jack o Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois Park! Please contact her office at in order to receive a voucher. Vouchers only good for weekday tickets. 8

9 October 2017 Portland Branch Library Programs Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3 Programs for Children & Families Every Wednesday at 11 AM Every Thursday at 4 PM WAGS at the Library - Join Tami Harbolt and her dog Violet from Wonderful Animals Giving Support for stories about dogs. All ages Saturday, October 7 th,12 PM Autumn Arts and Crafts - Thursday October 26 th at 5:30 PM Movie Screening: Frankenweenie - Saturday, October 28 th at 1:30 PM Programs for Teens Teen Art Smart Club - Ages: Thursday October 5 th, 5:30 6:30 PM & Thursday October 19 th, 5:30-6:30 PM Programs for Adults Healthy West Louisville: Prepare to Care - Saturday, October 14 th from 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM From Page to Screen - Movie Screening : Murder on the Orient Express Saturday, October 14 th at 2 PM Friends of the Portland Branch Library Meeting - Tuesday, October 17 th from 6-7 PM Thread Counts - Wednesday, October 18 th from 6-7 PM The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage In Collaboration with Simmons College of Kentucky presents Miss Ida B. Wells by Endesha Ida Mae Holland Sunday, October 22nd - Afternoon Matinee - 3:30 pm & Evening Show - 7:30 pm Kentucky Center for African American Heritage W. Muhammad Ali Through a combination of historical fact and creative imagination, the play Miss Ida B. Wells powerfully depicts the life and times of a human rights activist and journalist who fought against the lynching of Black men at the turn of the 20th century. This production is staged by the African American Theatre Program in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Louisville. Admission: $10 in Advance or $15 at the door Order tickets by calling Sunday, October 22nd Afternoon Matinee - 3:30 pm Evening Show - 7:30 pm 9

10 Save the Date - Community Calendar October 13th, 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Now Hiring Telling Our Tales: Canoemobile Canoemobile 6pm to 8:30 pm KCAAH Shawnee Park 10 am to 4 pm Riverview Park 10 am to 4:30 pm Interested in a fast-paced job with career advancement opportunities? Join the FedEx Ground team as a package handler. Package Handlers $13.00 to start For more information, go to GroundWarehouseJobs.fedex.com Women 4 Women Luncheon Fresh Stop Shawnee Presbyterian Church 101 S. 44th Street Louisville Solar Tour Copper and Kings Distillery 9:30 A.M 8 9 Shawnee Friends of the Library - 6:00 pm Family Movie Night: Tower of Terror - 6:00 pm 10 FREE HIV Testing at Shawnee Library - 2:00 pm Colors of Fall - 3:30 pm The Tenth Annual Louisville Solar Tour Copper and Kings Distillery E Washington St 11 Sphere Jousting - 4:00 pm 12 Harvest Fest - 11:00 pm Louisville Jack O Lantern Spectacular Begins! Dusk til 11 pm Shawnee Neighborhood Fresh Stop 13 Choices Neighborhood Place University of Louisville & Yearlings Club Forum Series 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 16 District 5 Neighborhood Meeting Comprehensive Plan Advisory Meeting 5:30 pm 17 Shawnee Park Basin Stakeholder Meeting 6:00 pm Shawnee Neighborhood Association Meeting 6:30 pm Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area Master Plan Update 5 pm to 7 pm WJCCT Monthly Community Meeting 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Fresh Stop Shawnee Presbyterian Church 101 S. 44th Street Kentuckiana Builds Information Session 10 am Republic Bank Foundation YMCA Ground Breaking Ceremony 9:30 am Youth Chat With LMPD 6 pm to 7:30 pm 20 Community Conversation: Economic Mobility Summit 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Miss Ida B. Wells 3:30 pm 7:30 pm Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area Master Plan Update 5 pm to 7 pm 25 Kentuckiana Builds Information Session 5:30 pm 26 Kroger Recruitment Job Event 10 am to 2 pm Shawnee Neighborhood Fresh Stop Systemic Racism: What People of Faith Can Do 9 am to 4:30 am 2017 Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Fundraiser Gala 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 10