Win Tickets to Sister Cities' International Gala

Center For Neighborhoods is partnering with Sister Cities of Louisville to give away 4 tickets to... Sister Cities of Louisville's Mayor's International Gala Monday, October 15, 2012 5:30 - 8:30 pm Muhammad Ali Museum 144 N. 6th Street       Fill in the blank on the following statement:      I CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOODS  BECAUSE...    _______________________________________________________________________________!!!  Email your response and contact information to Lisa, lisad@centerforneigobrhoods.org, no later than midnight on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, to be entered into the drawing.  The drawing will be held at CFN on Wednesday, October 10th, and the winner will be notified

PAL Coalition Meeting

"Campaign for a Healthy Alcohol Marketplace"       Tuesday, October 2nd 11:30 am -1:00 pm Bridges of Hope - Mabel Wiggins 1411 Algonquin Parkway   Come join us and witness an insightful presentation given by the infamous Darryl Turpin (Center for Health Equity, PAL Key Leader Board Member).  Learn how to mobilize youth in our community to use evidenced based practices to reduce underage drinking and therefore creating a healthier and safer community.

Get Involved - Community Build in Parkland

The Parkland Boys & Girls Club will soon have a one-of-a-kind playground and community garden thanks to The Humana Foundation and KaBoom!, a national non-profit dedicated to saving play.  This customized playground will be funded primarily by The Humana Foundaiton and will be created with personal drawings and other input from local community members - from children to seniors - collected during the Design Day on August 15th.     Volunteer Opportunities Prep Days: Saturday, October 13th and                           Monday, October 15th    8:00 am to 4:00 pm Breakfast & Lunch & snacks provided Have special skills building or experience working with power tools? We need your help in prepping before the playground is built. Please note that we are asking volunteers that help out on a prep day to commit to volunteer on Build Day !    Click here to register to volunteer for Prep Day(s)    Build Day: Tuesday, October 16th 8:00 am to 5:00 pm   Breakfast & Lunch & snacks provided We are in need of 125 individuals to help on Build Day! There is an opportunity to volunteer for everyone - handing out food, manning first aide station, working registration, or building the playground!  Click here to register to volunteer for Build Day!  Don't miss being a part of the team!  Get Involved - Join us at the Community-Build in the Parkland neighborhood!!!

Neighborhood News and Happenings

Monday, September 24th: Public Hearing for Hogan's Fountain "Tee Pee" Pavilion, Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty Street, 5:30 pm. Those unable to attend may send a letter (or email) to the Commission to be included in the proceedings.  The mailing address of the Commission follows: Ms. Cynthia Johnson, Preservation Officer, Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission, 444 S. Fifth Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY  40202-4313 or via email at cynthia.johnson@louisvilleky.gov Tuesday, September 25th: Clifton Community Council Membership Meeting, Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7pm.  Join CCC for a chili supper and presentation by Michael McCoy, who will speak on the topic of integrated urban design - What does that mean for Clifton and how can we continue to make our lovable neighborhood even better?  Wednesday, September 26th - November 14th: LMPD Senior Citizens' Police Academy, Douglass Hills City Hall, 219 Moser Road, 10 am - Noon. For more information, call 502.574.7423 or email LMPDCPA@louisvilleky gov Wednesday, September 26th: "Coffee with your Councilman" hosted by Councilman Stuart Benson - District 20,Starbucks, 12605 Taylorsville Road in Tyler Town Center, 7:30 - 9:30 pm. Special Guest to be announced. District 20 residents are invited to drop by for the opportunity to share your ideas, ask questions or simply introduce yourself. For more information, please contact the office of Councilman Benson, 574-1120, or e-mail, stuart.benson@louisvilleky.gov Friday, September 28: Annual Rabies, License & Microchip Clinic, hosted by Councilman Robin Engel and the Louisville Metro Animal Services in District 22, Fern Creek Community Center, 6104 Bardstown Rd., 3 - 7 pm.  Frankfort Avenue "Old Forester Trolley Hop", along the Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenue corridor, 6 - 10 pm. For more information about specific F.A.T. Friday events, the trolley schedule, and the participating businesses, please visit www.fatfridayhop.org.      Saturday, September 29th: Smoketown USA's 5th annual Fall Festivus, 1153 Logan St.  Noon - 9 pm. Chili tasting, yard sale booths, music, art and more. Saturday, October 6th - Sunday, October 14th: Week in the Highlands.  For specific events, dates and times, click HERE Saturday, October 6th: 9th Annual McNeely Lake Clean Up, McNeely Lake, 9 am - Noon.  Lunch and music: 10 am - 1pm. For planning purposes please RSVP by calling 574-1123 or emailing james.peden@louisvilleky.gov.  If you have a canoe or small flat bottomed boat you can bring, please contact our office Tuesday, October 9th: District 7 Town Hall Meeting with Councilman Fleming, St. Albert the Great, 1395 Girard Drive, 7 pm.  The forum will provide the opportunity to hear about the latest projects and issues, the chance to ask questions, share your perspective and discuss topics important to you. Fall Community Forum in District 9 with Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh and staff, Field Elementary School, 120 Sacred Heart Lane, 6:30 pm.  Beginning at 6:00 p.m., drop off your donated new/used shoes to help EDGE Outreach, now WaterStep, and donate your handheld electronics to Eco-Cell for the Green Triangle.  (Acceptable items include cell phones, cell phone accessories, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players, GPS handheld units, laptops, e-readers and portable hard drives.)   Saturday, October 13th: 18th Annual Belknap Fall Festival, historic Douglas Loop (off 2200 block of Bardstown Road), 11 am - 9 pm. Featuring Arts and Crafts booths, family fun, food and live music. Eastwood Village Council's Fall Festival, Long Run Park, 10 am - 8 pm. The festival will include an Open Classic Car Show, free   concerts from three live bands: The Flat Rock Ramblers, Caribou and Soul Inc., children's activities and entertainment, inflatables and p lenty of great food. Sunday, October 14th: George Rogers Clark Park Neighborhood Association Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff, George Rogers Clark Park, 2 - 6 pm. Pot Luck, Music, Face Painting and more! Saturday, October 20th: KY State Tree Climbing Competition & Fall Festival of Trees, Baringer Hill-Cherokee park, Noon - 4 pm.  KY State Tree Climbing Competition, Recreation Climb Opportunities, Tree Walks, Games, Give-Aways, Food, Music, Bike Valet.

Voter Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching

As the November 6th election approaches, so is the deadline to register.  If you are a new voter, have recently moved or had a name change you must submit a new registration card no later than the close of business on October 9th.  Click here to download the registration form, print it off, fill it out and return it to the Jefferson County Election Center.  The form can dropped off or mailed to:   Election Center Urban Government Center 810 Barret Ave., Room 103 Louisville, KY  40204 To vote you must be a United States citizen, 18 years or older and you may not be a convicted felon.  Click here for more information about eligibility and precinct locations. Absentee Voting Starts September 24th Registered voters who will miss the general election on November 6th may begin voting on September 24th at the election center (810 Barret Ave).  Jefferson County in-house voting will be held in Room 103 of the government center from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  There are also three Saturday options from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 20th, October 27th and November 3rd. If you would rather complete a mail-in ballot you can request one here. You must qualify to vote early.  The following are some examples of eligible reasons to vote absentee: You are outside the county on Election Day   You are a student who's temporarily residing outside of the county in which you are registered to vote   You are a member of the Armed Forces, or a dependent, and will be out of the county   You or a spouse are having surgery that will require hospitalization   You are a precinct election officer serving in a precinct other than your own   You are in your last trimester of pregnancy