Welch and Yates form partnership for Brightside Cleanup

From Fairdale to Auburndale, the volunteers are ready with bags, gloves and determination for this Saturday’s Brightside Cleanup.

Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) & Councilman David Yates (D-25) are encouraging everyone in South Louisville to get involved with groups and volunteers who will be out picking up trash and litter to keep the districts clean.

“Every year, our neighborhood associations and community groups take the lead when it comes to the Brightside Cleanup,” says Welch. “We have dedicated groups of volunteers who show community pride with their unselfish willingness to get involved.”

One of the main goals of the fall cleanup is the New Cut Road Corridor. Councilwoman Welch will lead volunteers along New Cut Road from the Outer Loop to the railroad crossing. Councilman Yates’ groups will cover from Southside Dr. to Palatka Rd.

Among the District 13 groups signed up to volunteer are the Fairdale Community School, Kenwood Heights Christian Church, Lassiter Middle School, the Candlelight Neighborhood Association, Tree Line Estates, the Holsclaw Hill Blockwatch program and the District 13 New Cut Road group. District 25 has the Redbud Neighborhood Association and a large group from the Auburndale Neighborhood Association. District 25 is also involved with the Southwest Pride group on Dixie Highway.

Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch (D-13) and Councilman David Yates (D-25) will partner in providing a pizza lunch from Little Caesar’s at the K-Mart Outer Loop for all of the volunteers who help clean the Auburndale/Fairdale area. We want to thank Little Caesar’s for a discount on the pizzas for these volunteers. The lunch will be provided at Lassiter Middle School after the cleanup around noon.

“This is another way that we as Council Members can partner to help make our districts a nicer place to live,” says Yates. “We are fortunate to have so many people who care about their community, and we thank them for volunteering.”

If you would like to learn more to volunteer with the Brightside Cleanup, contact Councilwoman Welch’s office at 574-1113 or Councilman Yates’ office at 574-1125. You can also click HERE to see details of the cleanup via the Valley Station Business Association.

Free ride on Spirit of Jefferson for 40272 residents only

Ride the Spirit of Jefferson Riverboat

Sunday, October 23^rd

1:30pm & 4:00pm Cruises

From Riverview Park

@ Greenwood Road in PRP

Free with 2 canned goods per ticket 
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First Come, First Served!

Call now for one of the 150 spots available for residents of 40272 Zip Code

 (limit 4 tickets)

502-574-1114

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the newly renovated

Riverview Park before and after your cruise

*Thanks to Bob Henderson's District 14 office for this information

Southwest Center hiring qualified individuals

Our friends at the Southwest Center are hiring:

• SWC Off-Site Warehouse-Various Positions-full time and part time positions for 1st and 2nd shift at our warehouse location working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

• Community Living Supports (CLS)-Part time position, 2nd shift and weekends, must be willing to work East End, South End and Fern Creek area, this position is one on one supports in the community or in the home teaching independent living and daily life skills. Must have reliable transportation.

• Residential Supports-Part time position and PRN, all candidates must be 21 or older, able to teach home life, social skills and able to do personal care, must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

• Transportation - Part time driver’s position, must be willing to work split shift, must be 25 years of age and a clean driving record.

All applicants must be 18 and older, must be available to work evenings and weekends for most positions. Qualified candidates must past a TB test, Drug test, must pass criminal background checks, nurse registry and have a clean drivers record, valid driver licenses, high school diploma or GED. Interested applicants complete and application at Southwest Center 8009 Terry Rd, Louisville, KY 40258, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00am-3:00pm. EEOC

Hat tip to The Local Weekly for this info!

This weekend: Forest hiking and keeping Louisville Gonzo

- This Saturday, October 15, is the 7th annual Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest from 10am-2pm. There will be plenty of fun for people of all ages – including a children’s exploration area, Alpine Tower climbs, pumpkin decorating for the kids, hayrides, and canoe and kayaking demonstrations. There will also be a wide array of informational booths from local nature and hiking organizations promoting health, eating right, and living green.

The volunteer trail team and Forest staff will lead hikes at various skill levels and introduce visitors to the native plants and wildlife in the forest. The event is free to the public and the first 500 participants will receive a T-shirt. Mayor Greg Fischer will kick off the event before the hiking and festivities begin.  The hike will be located in the Horine Reservation section of Jefferson Memorial Forest (12304 Holsclaw Hill Road).

The Fall 2011 version of the Jefferson Memorial Forest newsletter is now online. Click here to view it and read about American Chestnut Plantings, the Clifton Heights Greenway update, available public programs, and much more. *Thanks to Vicki Welch's Office

- Also on Saturday is the 2nd Annual Gonzo Fest at the Monkey Wrench. Gonzo Fest is an annual tribute to the works and life of native Louisvillian and world-famous writer Dr. Hunter S. Thompson.

Come on out for a day of art, spoken word, and music. $20 in advance, $25 day of event, $15 with a discount card available at the Monkey Wrench. 21 and over. The Monkey Wrench is located at 1025 Barret Avenue.

Check out the event's Facebook page for more info.

Occupy Louisville begins Tuesday

Peaceful people of all ages and all walks of life will be convening Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 12 noon, on the corner of 4th and Jefferson Streets in downtown Louisville to begin an ongoing peaceful demonstration called Occupy Louisville.

The mission of the group, as developed by several participants who first met together on Sunday afternoon is simple:  

"Occupy Louisville will be an ongoing non-violent, civil disobedient demonstration opposing corrupt corporate influence in U.S. politics, the influence of money and corporations on democracy and a lack of legal and political repercussions for the global financial crisis. We will also be demonstrating our solidarity with those participating in Occupy Wall Street in New York, and like events all over our nation."

The group who came together and developed this mission also note their mission is subject to revision by a consensus of occupation participants as the action continues.

All participants who agree with the group's mission are welcome to join them, and any donations of food and/or public support from those who are unable will be much appreciated. The occupation, like other ones occurring throughout the country, is planned to continue indefinitely until concrete legislative changes are made that serve our mission.

"The smart rich know they can only build the gate so high. And, sooner or later history proves that people when they've had enough aren’t going to take it anymore." said filmmaker Michael Moore recently on Current TV's Countdown, who supports Occupy Wall Street.

Other celebrities who have already gave their support for Occupy Wall Street include Russell Simmons, Anti-Flag, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, Noam Chomsky, Bill McKibben, Radiohead and U.S. Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders.

Contact: 

curtis morrison

a communications liaison for #occupylouisville participants

curtster3@gmail.com 502.403.9498

Facebook Pages:

http://www.facebook.com/OccupyLouisville

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Louisville-Solidarity-with-Occupy-Wall-Street/156082817815249?sk=wall

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Louisville-KY/286725418004602

Facebook Event: 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144798655617077

Twitter hashtag: 

#occupylouisville

Shack in the Back Fundraiser for FHS Cheerleaders

Shack in the Back will be having a fundraiser for the Fairdale High School cheerleaders Monday, October 3rd.

A portion of sales from lunch (11am-2pm) and dinner (4pm-8pm) will help the cheerleaders raise money for warm ups, duffle bags, and a trip to Nationals. For this fundraiser, Shack in the Back is offering lunch deliveries. If your company is located in Fairdale, any number of orders can be delivered free of charge. Orders of 10 or more will be delivered anywhere in Louisville, including downtown.

Please CLICK HERE for the Meal Fax Form to order your meals in advance. Meals are only $6.00 and include a pulled pork sandwich, two homemade side dishes, a cookie, and your choice of tea or lemonade.