9th Metro Council District
No. 9 eNews
August 28, 2014
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Volunteers STILL Needed for Back to School Block Party
Please join us for the 15th Annual Back to School Block Party at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Park on Friday, September 5th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy FREE pizza, swimming, door prizes and make a child ID with LMPD! We need VOLUNTEERS to make this event successful. If you are interested in volunteering or if you have any questions please contact our office at 574-1109. To see the flyer and list of sponsors please click here.
WorldFest Offers Four Days of International Food, Music, Culture on Labor Day Weekend
WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, will span the Labor Day weekend for its 12th year, with four days of international food, music, dance and culture on Louisville’s Belvedere downtown.
Exciting international music will come from more than 90 bands and performers while more than 30 food vendors and nearly 150 booths provide a global sampling of cuisine and culture.
Headliner music acts will include Buckwheat Zydeco, Red Baraat, the Ark Band, Jazz N Pink and Azucar Tumbao. Many local and regional world music performers will offer a wide variety of music and dance styles and beats.
Admission to WorldFest is free all four days. Hours are: Friday, Aug. 29, Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 1, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
“Cities that embrace and encourage their international citizens and cultures will thrive, have a stronger quality of life and attract new growth and jobs,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. “WorldFest is a great event for exploring and celebrating Louisville’s many faces and cultures and it has become a Labor Day weekend destination for locals and visitors alike.”
In addition to music, food and dancing, other highlights include:
Global Village where you can mingle and interact with representatives of nations ranging from Argentina to Vietnam who will be dressed in their native clothing, conversing in their native language and dancing to their culture, custom and music;
World of Discovery gives children a global experience without leaving home – including the “Worldfest Passport” which allows kids to visit the world’s continents through crafts, face-painting and other activities There will also be a special children’s workshop;
The WorldFest Hospitality Tent which will be open to the public throughout WorldFest and will host a reception following the Naturalization Ceremony.
WorldFest features the largest collection of international and ethnic restaurants, vendors and exhibitors at a single event in Kentucky.
Three stages of globe-trotting music and dance entertainment will have continuous performances ranging from African drumming to reggae to Indian, Celtic, Arabic, Latin, Caribbean music and more.
The festival includes a colorful Parade of Cultures at noon on Saturday and a naturalization ceremony Friday at 11 a.m. where nearly 300 immigrants will become full U.S. citizens.
People are encouraged to bring canned goods to benefit Dare to Care Food Bank. Collection bins will be at the main entrance.
WorldFest was honored in 2010 when Louisville was named the top city in North America for festivals and events by the International Festival and Events Association. In 2011, it was named a Top Ten Fall Festival by the Kentucky Travel Industry Association.
WorldFest is presented by ValuMarket. Signature Silver Sponsors: Kentucky Lottery and Passport Health Plan. Supporting Bronze Sponsors: Stella Artois, D. D. Williamson, Ford and Humana CareSource. Contributing Sponsors: BB&T, Bellarmine University, Louisville It’s Possible Here and Yum!Brands. Signature Media Sponsors: Al Dia, CBS Outdoor, Insider Louisville and WFPL.
For more information about WorldFest, visit www.worldfestlouisville.com
Mayor Launches One-Stop Environmental Data and Metro Property Map
Mayor Greg Fischer announced that there is a new online web mapping application that makes it easier for citizens to gather information.
The Louisville Environmental and Property Search (LEAPS) consolidates publicly-available environmental data from federal, state and local sources with information about city government-owned properties for sale in one searchable map, available at http://leaps.louisvilleky.gov/.
Previously, developers, adjacent property owners and citizens had no single unified source for this information. Now, a person can find zoning and property information along with information about underground storage tanks, air emissions permits, historic landfills and much more.
“LEAPS allows a citizen to enter an address and discover a wealth of information about the property that was previously dispersed across multiple websites,” said Executive Administrator for Brownfields and Local Food Initiatives Theresa Zawacki. “This makes the process of gathering critical initial information about properties much simpler, and it’s a great resource for people who are interested in acquiring property owned by Louisville Metro Government.”
As an entrepreneur and business-oriented mayor, Fischer has made it a priority to create a more innovative and technologically savvy culture in Louisville making it easier to do business and get things done.
“The LEAPS system will help us continue to promote and facilitate the redevelopment of vacant or underutilized properties, Fischer said. “One of our strategic initiatives is to sell or donate properties owned by the city for uses that will benefit the local community. This is a great example of how our team is working together to create a more efficient government.”
Walk the Bridge Brigade
Join the Bridget Brigade as they walk united in September to support and honor their mom and best friend, Bridget Keller Smith. Bridget was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February of last year and she has shown nothing but courage, strength and grace throughout this difficult journey. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is the perfect time for all of us to come together for a great cause.
Many of you have asked what you can do to help. Well, this is your chance! There are many ways you can show your support:
1. If you are in Louisville, you can participate with us in the Dee Edwards Memorial Whisper Walk for Ovarian Cancer, put on by OAK (Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky) to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer. Registration is $15 and can be paid in person the morning of the walk. The Whisper Walk takes place Saturday, September 13th, 8am, at Douglass Hills Park, 501 Gatehouse Lane.
2. If you're not in Louisville, check the list of official city walks below. Find out if there is an ovarian cancer walk in your hometown sometime during the month of September and post the details on the wall below so we can add it to the list. If your hometown doesn't have an official walk, you can go for a walk anywhere in your hometown on the same September 13th morning as the Louisville walk and be united with us in spirit.
3. No matter where you live, for a $10 minimum donation, you can join The Bridget Brigade! You will receive a custom teal Bridget Brigade wristband that you can wear to show your support. All funds raised will go directly to Bridget and her choice of causes. Donations can be made via PayPal, check or cash. Simply fill out the form at http://bit.ly/TheBridgetBrigadeForm to reserve your wristband.
Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle Returns Labor Day
Thousands of cyclists, walkers, canoeists and kayakers will hit the streets and the Ohio River on Labor Day for the 20th Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle Sept. 1 at Waterfront Park. Free T-shirts will be available for the first 3,000 participants who complete a short survey and the Brain Injury Association will distribute 500 helmets to riders who don’t have one.
Paddlers will have two options at the event. At 10 a.m., they can take a 3 or 6-mile course from Harbor Lawn in Waterfront Park to Cox Park and back. TARC will provide a free shuttle back to the Waterfront for the paddlers wishing to complete the upriver-only 3-mile course. A more adventurous course at 11 a.m. will take canoeists and kayakers through the McAlpine Locks and Dam to the Jaycees Boat Ramp in New Albany. TARC will offer a shuttle service for paddlers to retrieve their vehicles back at the launch site. Paddling participants will launch their canoes or kayaks at the river ramp located at the Harbor Lawn of Waterfront Park. Paddlers can drop their boats off at the “Green” parking lot near River Road and Witherspoon St. from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Persons without a boat who would like to paddle can rent a canoe or kayak. However, boats must be reserved in advance by contacting Two Rivers Adventures at 502.525.4019 or www.tworiversadventures.com.
For cyclists, a 15-mile route will leave Waterfront Park and go west through the Portland Stroll District to Shawnee Park, one of Louisville’s signature Olmsted-designed Metro Parks. Turnoffs will provide cycling routes as short as two miles.
The hiking route, which is wheelchair-accessible, will take walkers west along the waterfront, along portions of the Riverwalk and wharf to 10th St. and back. Walkers can bring their dogs on the hike, but must keep them on a leash and pick up waste as required by law.
Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles which they will be able to fill in Waterfront and Shawnee Parks as part of Louisville Water’s Pure Tap To Go program. For those without a water bottle, the Louisville Metro Parks Foundation will have them available for sale on-site. For more information, go to www.hikebikeandpaddlelouisville.com.
SeniorCare 29th Annual Gold Outing
SeniorCare Experts holds the longest standing charitable golf outing in our community! Join them on September 29th, 2014 for the 29th Annual Golf Outing benefitting the important work of helping our oldest generation. The event will be held at the Wildwood Country Club on 5000 Bardstown Road. Lunch will be at 11:30am and the shotgun start is at 1:00pm. Immediately following the outing, an awards dinner and silent auction will occur. Visit www.srcareexperts.org for more information and to make your reservations.
Louisville Pure Tap 5K
On September 6, why not run the route your water takes with the Louisville pure tap® 5K. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the historic Louisville Water Tower on River Road and runs along Zorn Avenue. The Louisville pure tap® 5k culminates in a family-friendly festival and free admission to the WaterWorks Museum for pure tap® 5k participants. Cost is $30. For more information, go to http://puretap5k.com/.
Ninth District Events!
Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/.
If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge or call 574-1109.
Friday, August 29: Frankfort Avenue F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop from 6:00 – 10:30 pm. For more information visit www.fatfridayhop.org.
Friday, August 29: Carmichael’s is partnering with LIBA, Crescent Hill Trading Co., and the new BBC Craft House (2636 Frankfort Ave.) for a special book launch, signing, and reading of Kevin Gibson’s Louisville Beer. Carmichael’s is located at 2720 Frankfort Ave.
Monday, September 1: Labor Day – Metro Offices Closed. All city services delayed by one day.
Thursday, September 4: Mayor’s Music and Art Series featuring Cypher Divine at the Mayor’s Gallery, 4th floor of Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson Street. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with music at 12:10 p.m. Grab a lunch and enjoy the comfortable seating and Louisville Water will provide Pure Tap at the performance. For more information visitwww.louisvilleky.gov/mayor/musicseries.
9th District LINKS
· www.district9news.wordpress.com
· http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/Members/09/
· www.mygreentriangle.com/
· www.facebook.com/MyGreenTriangle
9th Office Staff
Tina Ward-Pugh, 9th District Councilwoman
601 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.574.1109
Fax: 502.574.7844
Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Assistant
Phone: 502.574.3908
Fax: 502.574.7844
Amanda Allen, Staff Helper
Phone: 502.574.1109
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