President David James (D-6) is calling for volunteers to join with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy and Friends of Victory Park for some community cleanup work at Victory Park on Saturday, June 22nd.

          “Over the last few years, we have seen a wonderful transformation of Victory Park into a great park for the neighborhood. My office is encouraging everyone to come out and help us maintain the beauty of this nice neighborhood park,” says James.

          The President and the Olmstead Parks Conservancy will host a volunteer clean up event on Saturday beginning at 8:00am until 12:00pm.

          Volunteers will do some beautification efforts with landscaping and clean up of the park. Gloves and tools will be provided and volunteers will also be treated to lunch after the cleanup.

          “This is a fun event and I would call on everyone who has seen the changes we have made in Victory Park to come and join us to keep this park a nice place for everyone to enjoy,” says President James.

          If there are volunteers who would like to learn more about this effort, they can go online to www.Olmstedparks.org to register. You can also contact, President James office at 574-1106 for more information.

President David James (D-6) will join Representatives from the Office of Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods and Officers of Louisville Metro Police for a walk through Victory Park on Friday, June 21st.

“I think it is important that we continue to stay in touch with the people of Victory Park to let them know we are here to help in any way we can,” says President James. “It is important that we all work together to keep Victory Park a safe community place for everyone.”

The President and others will begin the walk at 3:00pm on June 21st. Everyone will meet at 1051 South 23rd Street.

The event will also spread the word about the Victory Park Clean up which is set for the following day, Saturday beginning at 8:00am.

For more information, contact President James’ Office at 574-1106.

DO/LOVE/LIVE brewing is excited to announce plans to build an independent production craft brewery in the former Dryden Provisions building at 1016 E Washington Street in Louisville, Kentucky. DO/LOVE/LIVE was founded in 2017 with the goal of inspiring people to DO/good, LOVE/big, and LIVE/now.

“Butchertown is a special place. It represents everything that is so inspiring about Louisville,” said founder Jim McGuire. “Butchertown is a place of inclusion, of creativity, and relentless positivity. We aspire to harness that energy and spirit at DO/LOVE/LIVE brewing.”

Founders Jim McGuire, John Flodder, Luke Scoggin, and Dave Childress’ vision is to create a community gathering space for neighbors to connect, to recharge, and to drink fresh, local beer. When completed, the building will have an outdoor beer garden, a north-facing second-floor balcony with views of the Ohio River and LouCity FC soccer stadium, and a rooftop deck with 360-degree views of the entire city. DO/LOVE/LIVE brewing will also have a restaurant with several food concepts.

“The DO/LOVE/LIVE team has a vision and a plan to bring new investment and inject more fun into a neighborhood that is rapidly transforming,” said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. “With its roots in the tenants of giving back and living life to the fullest, the new brewery and restaurant is aligned with our city’s core values and is a welcome addition to Louisville.”

“Our goal is to curate ‘wow’ moments at DO/LOVE/LIVE brewing inspired by the local artists, makers, thinkers, and do-ers,” said John Flodder. “We want our brewery to be a distinctly Louisville experience.”

The founding team consists of three combat veterans and a life-long educator, and the project team consists of tenured Kentucky development professionals.

“We have a fantastic local team helping us bring this project to life,” added Luke Scoggin. “The (self-appointed) mayor of Butchertown, Andy Blieden, is mentoring us at every step along the way. Architects Donhoff Kargl and Nall and Sabak Wilson and Lingo are leading our design and permitting efforts and construction is underway thanks to our colleagues at G&M Maintenance and Louisville engineering.”

“We started DO/LOVE/LIVE with the spirit of giving back by providing 100% pro-bono fundraising, launch, and strategic marketing counsel to nonprofit organizations. We’ve helped raise over $450,000 in less than two years,” said Dave Childress. “We also have a passion for, and experience in, the craft brewing industry. DO/LOVE/LIVE brewing is the next chapter in our story, and we can’t wait to share it.”

Follow @dolovelive on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the buildout and our adventure.

ayor Greg Fischer today announced the launch of a long-term project to improve how city government serves businesses and citizens.  The project, in partnership with Accela, includes a new Louisville Metro Business Portal for online licenses, permits and applications, a new Metro311 Online Reporting Portal, and a new Metro311 mobile app.  

“Louisville Metro Government is in the service business, and the launch of this new system means our customers — residents and businesses — will have quicker, easier and better interactions with our services,” Mayor Fischer said. “I appreciate the Department of Information Technology team and Grace Simrall, our Chief of Civic Innovation & Technology, for their diligent work in setting up this new system.” 

Simrall added: “A city with its eye on a great future should have great technology to deliver the services residents need. I’m excited about the potential the new Louisville Metro Business Portal, Metro311 Online Reporting Portal, and metro311 mobile app have for improving services and efficiency.” 

The new Business Portal platform from Accela (www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal) will improve how businesses submit licenses, permits and applications online and how they track progress along the way. Fifty-one new licenses, permits and applications can now be submitted online, replacing time consuming mail-in or walk-in processes in the past.  

The new Business Portal platform from Accela (www.louisvilleky.gov/businessportal) will improve how businesses submit licenses, permits and applications online and how they track progress along the way. Fifty-one new licenses, permits and applications can now be submitted online, replacing time consuming mail-in or walk-in processes in the past.  

In addition, the system is being used to improve the efficiency of work processes. For example, Metro Public Works is using Accela to track inventory and, for the first time, track daily routes for Solid Waste, a division of Public Works. And the new platform adds cost-savings across city agencies and allows city employees to report from the field using iPads.  

Improved Citizen Reporting

Citizens who interact with Metro311 now have a new online system to use (www.louisvilleky.gov/tell311) and a new mobile app (Just search for Louisville Metro 311 in the Apple and Google stores).  Both systems make it easier to enter service requests for issues such as property maintenance, potholes, and street light outages. The new tools also improve how citizens keep track of progress with their request via email and online.  

“The Louisville Metro’s Business and Customer Portals show the city’s commitment to modern tools that drive economic development, accelerate operations, engage the community and meet citizen and business expectations for effective government,” said Jonathon Knight, Accela’s chief customer officer, “We are proud to support Mayor Greg Fischer in this transformative effort that will better serve Louisville Metro’s residents and its thriving business community.” 

The Accela system will also allow the city to gather more data about how agencies operate, adding the potential for future efficiencies. To learn more about the project, visithttps://louisvilleky.gov/government/information-technology-services/supported-systems/accela

 It is one of the many popular attractions in Metro Louisville and for 50 years it has focused on the wonders of the Animal Kingdom and the environment most animals inhabit.

Councilwoman Madonna Flood (D-24) announces the next South Central Regional Forum will feature the Louisville Zoo on Wednesday, June 19th.

“This year, the Louisville Zoo is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. It is the only zoo located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” says the Councilwoman. “It is a popular tourist attraction but also an educational opportunity for both young and old.”

The forum is set for the South Central Regional Library at 7400 Jefferson Boulevard from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Representatives of the Zoo will be on hand to answer questions and talk about upcoming events and programs that are offered this summer for the whole family. It is a chance to learn what all is going on with our furry and feathered friends of the wild.

“These forums are designed to highlight various services and operations of Metro Government. The Zoo is an important part of our quality of life in Metro Louisville and I hope everyone takes advantage of this forum to learn more about it,” says Flood.

The South Central Regional Forums are sponsored by Councilwoman Flood and Council members Mark Fox (D-13), Barbara Shanklin (D-2) and James Peden (R-23).

For more information about this South Central Regional Forum, contact Councilwoman Flood’s office at 574-1124.

Hamilton Fest!
Sunday, June 16, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join us for the conclusion of our Age of Hamilton season with Hamilton Fest! This celebration of the Revolution will feature student performances of original pieces, a re-creation of the Hamilton-Burr Duel of 1804 and the Clay-Wickliffe Duel of 1841, a sing-a-long, and presentations on clothing of the period, Aaron Burr’s time in Louisville, and more. Shop with vendors of period goods, talk with Colonel George Rogers Clark, learn about the protocol of a duel and tour the historic house.

Admission: $8 for adults/$4 for children 12-6/free for under 6

Part of The Age of Hamilton series at Locust Grove.

Special Exhibition

Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Patriot, Visionary
Wednesday, May 29 – Friday, July 5

This exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History examines Hamilton’s central role during the Revolutionary War and Founding period in creating the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political, and foreign policy templates for modern America. Using reproductions from the Gilder Lehrman Collection and the Library of the New-York Historical Society, and drawing on recent scholarship about Alexander Hamilton, this traveling exhibition helps students learn that Hamilton was a statesman and visionary whose life shaped the America we live in two hundred years after his death. On view daily: May 29 – July 5, 2019

Locust Grove is located at 561 Blankenbaker Lane (between Brownsboro Road and River Road), Louisville, KY 40207.

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, in partnership with Louisville Grows, is holding a free Lead Poisoning Prevention Class focusing on which foods can help to prevent lead from being absorbed into the body. The class is targeted to parents of children under age 6 and pregnant women. 

The class will be held at Louisville Grows’ Healthy House at 1841 Portland Ave from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, June 24
• Thursday, June 27
• Monday, July 8
• Thursday, July 18

The class is free, but registration is required. Register at http://bit.ly/fightlead or at (502) 574-6599.

A major cause of childhood lead poisoning in Louisville is lead paint found in homes built before 1978. When absorbed by the body, lead can cause learning disabilities, lower IQ’s and behavior problems and issues with growth and development. Infants and young children are at a higher risk because they absorb lead more quickly than adults, in addition to being more likely to put non-food items that might contain lead in their mouth.

“A healthy diet rich in important nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin C can help reduce lead’s absorption by the body,” said Dr. Lori Caloia, family physician and medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Nutrition Class will include a free cooking demonstration, information on the services of the Louisville Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and other free materials.

“Louisville Grows encourages our partners to use the Healthy House community space for classes that educate families on good nutrition and healthy eating,” said Lisa Dettlinger, program director for Louisville Grows. “We are happy to support this approach in protecting our children from lead absorption in their bodies”