Annual 3rd Division Block Watch Captains meeting, Nov. 3

From Councilman Bob Henderson (D-14):

Officer Todd Brimm recently transferred to the 3rd Division working as a patrol supervisor. He will be organizing a contact list of block watch leaders as he has done elsewhere in the city. The division is building an email distribution list, which allows officers to send residents information about suspects, crime trends, localized maps and other real-time crime information. Brimm says working with block watches is an easy way to “build strong areas of influence where residents are involved” which he said requires less city resources because officers are alerted by residents. Brimm says it requires more officers to patrol areas where residents don’t communicate with police. Residents in many south and southwestern neighborhoods have been able to build rapport with division officers, some of whom have given their cell phone number so they can be reached anytime.

Block watch members from Iroquois, Fairdale, and Pleasure Ridge Park and Valley Station areas along with those interested in starting block watches in their area are invited to the Metro Police 3rd Division’s first block watch captain’s meeting at 6:30pm, November 3rd at Southwest Government Center.

Block Watch Captains and Neighborhood Association Presidents, please RSVP with Sergeant Todd Brimm at todd.brimm@louisvilleky.gov

Local event listing for end of October

- Come and stroll the outfield of Louisville Slugger Field this Friday from 6-9pm through a glowing path of over 1500 beautifully carved Jack O’Lanterns while enjoying music and fall goodies! Featuring: Louisville’s largest pumpkin pie, trick or treating, games, Buddy Bat, 102.3 The Max’s George Lindsey, Michael Bush and the All-Stars, Louisville Leopard Percussionist, Krispy Kreme Donuts, and much more!

This is a free event with donations to Dreams with Wings welcome. The Jack O’Lantern Stroll will be held rain or shine. Dreams with Wings is an organization committed to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they recognize their strengths, contribute to their community, and pursue their dreams. Visit www.dreamswithwings.org for more information.

-  There will be a fall book sale running October 28-30 at South Louisville Community Center, 2911 Taylor Boulevard (near Churchill Downs).

Friday, 6 – 9pm: Members only (memberships available at the door).
Saturday, 9am-5pm: Children 12 & under in costume get a free book and candy.
Sunday, 1-5pm: $10 box/bag sale

•  Adult hardbacks $3 w Paperbacks & children’s books 2/$1
•  Oversized adult paperbacks $1 w Audio/video/books-on-tape $2 ea.

For Additional Information: Call 574-1611 or visit www.lfpl.org

-  Southwest Women’s Roundtable November Meeting. November’s topic: Top 5 Must Have Items for Your Closet! How is your closet impacting your mornings? Do you open the closet doors saying with a smile “What will I wear?” or with a frown and deep sigh “What will I wear?” Clothing not only changes your morning but can change your life. Find out these top five “surprises” no woman should be without in her closet. Stop wasting time and money – start feeling empowered, radiant and sexy.

The Southwest Women’s Roundtable November meeting will be held November 9th from 8:30-10:00am at Guess? Incorporated, 10610 Freeport Drive (Riverport) 40258.

Chris Fulkerson of VIP studio will speak and offer advice on organizing your closet.
RSVP to Erica Harper at Erica@schardein.com.

Valley Post Office meeting TONIGHT

Reminder: An informational meeting concerning the closing of the Valley Station Post Office is being held today, Tuesday October 25th, from 7pm-8pm at the VFW Post located at 6518 Blevins Gap Road.

USPS officials will be on hand to answer your questions about the post office.