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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates
Cheri Bryant Hamilton
District 5 Councilwoman
601 West Jefferson Street
City Hall, 3rd Floor
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1105 E-mail:
Myra Friend-Ellis
Legislative Assistant
(502) 574-3905
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (502) 574-2560
Written By:
Chase Sanders [email protected]
Web address: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/
district 5
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November 2nd, 2018
Youth Voices Against Violence Forum Saturday, November 3rd from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
(1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.)
FREE & open to the public!! Young people from all over Metro Louisville will be on hand this Saturday, November 3rd from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to speak about gun violence and other issues surrounding such violence in society as part of the exhibit of James Pate’s KKK Series Kin Killin Kin. “This is an important forum as young people discuss how violence has impacted their lives and the lives of their friends. They will hear from those who are trying to help offset such violence through interactions and alternatives,” says Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton, who is sponsoring the discussion. “Young people are our future and we must bring them into any conversation about making our neighborhoods safer and curbing violence.” There will be a panel of young people who will examine the themes of gun violence in the context of public health, bystander action, healing through the arts and mobilizing change through community dialogues. It will be moderated by Dr. Eddie Woods. Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, Director of the Department of Safe and Health Neighborhoods, will be on hand as well as Metro Council members. One of the highlights of the discussion will come from James Pate, the artist of the series, who will talk about his motivations for creating Kin Killin Kin. The exhibit is a series of paintings in charcoals and colors that realistically show how violence is impacting young men and children. A stark feature of the works shows African Americans wearing the hoods of the Ku Klux Klan as they execute acts of violence. It can be viewed for free at the Center until November 12. Councilwoman Hamilton was joined in bringing this exhibit to the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Center by Council Members Barbara Sexton Smith (D-4), Mary C. Woolridge (D-3), Barbara Shanklin (D-2), Jessica Green (D-1) and Metro Council President David James (D-6).
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
5th Annual Urban Barbers of Louisville Day November 5th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
This is a semi-formal event.
Louisville’s Finest: A Talent Showcase & Celebration of the 20th Silver Anniversary
of the Arts Council of Louisville Saturday, November 3rd from 8:30am - 5:30pm Hotel Louisville Ballroom (120 W. Broadway)
Come out and listen keynote speaker, Hazel Joyner Smith, founder of the International Black Film Festival. There’s also a great lineup of workshop opportunities along with an African opening ceremony, jazz vocalist Janis Carter, a panel on “Empowering the Black Community through Black Media”, and enjoy the release of Nana Yaa Asantewaa’s book “GranMa’s Teaspoon of Wisdom,” and MORE!
ADMISSION: $10 in Advance For tickets call (502) 554-1388
Portland Neighborhood Tree Planting Saturday, November 3rd at 9:30am
Healthy House (1641 Portland Avenue)
Please join us on November 3rd for our 14th Neighborhood Tree Planting event as we plant trees in Louisville's historic Portland neighborhood! We are in need of 200 volunteers! A light breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Louisville Grows will provide gloves and water bottles. To see all of the volunteering opportunities for the Portland tree planting, visit SignUp Genius here: https://tinyurl.com/yae28zrs
African American Theatre Program
30th Anniversary Gala
Postponed - Saturday, February 16th Saturday, November 3rd at 7:00pm
The University Club (200 E. Brandeis Ave.)
The University of Louisville’ African American Theatre Program is celebrating 25 years of service with its fundraiser gala on Saturday, February 16th. The gala will be hosted by Wave 3’s Dawne Gee and will include dinner, a silent auction, and live entertainment. Theatre Arts and AATP faculty, staff, students, and alumni will be in attendance. We will honor past AATP directors during the event, including Professor Emeritus Dr. Lundeana Thomas and Professor Nefertiti Burton, Theatre Arts Chair at Howard University. For more information and to purchase tickets please call Jessica Key at (502) 852-5922.
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
The Fuller Center Legacy Breakfast Thursday, November 15th
1860 Mellwood Avenue
Come out and support The Fuller Center for Housing at
The Legacy Breakfast
Networking from 7:30am - 8:00am Breakfast and Program from 8:00am - 9:00am
Register today!!
Call Brianna Carey at (502) 272-1377
Tiny Tyke Theatre Presents Disney’s Aladdin Jr.
The Future Grand Lyric Theater (1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.)
The little ones are now also able to get in on the performing action at LCCC with the launch of Tiny Tyke Theatre. The Tiny Tyke Theatre Troupe will feature productions from children from ages 6-11. Aladdin Jr. will be their first performance, and it will run November 9th - 11th. The show times are as follows:
November 9th at 7:00pm November 10th at 7:00pm November 11th at 2:00pm November 11th at 7:00pm
Tickets for shows are available for purchase online at louisvilletickets.com.
Report Vacant and Abandoned Properties in Your Neighborhood
New Directions will collect properties to include in our 2018 Property Report, which will be presented a the next Neighborhood Roundtable on December 10th. Please send addresses of vacant and abandoned properties from your neighborhood to include in this year’s Property Report. The Property Report is an opportunity for the for residents to express their opinions on the most problematic properties. Please report properties to Amy Luckett at [email protected] or (502) 719-7143.
Project Warm’s Energy Management Workshop
Tuesday, November 13th from 12pm - 1:30pm South Central Neighborhood Place
(4255 Hazelwood Avenue)
Project Warm’s Energy Management Workshop will show you how to save money on your energy bill and make your home more comfortable and warmer this winter!! Participants will learn how to winter-proof their homes, and Project Warm will provide free supplies and information that will make homes warm for the cold months ahead. Contact Jacqueline Johnson at (502) 313-4089 to register for this workshop.
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular Sunday is the LAST Night!
Through November 4, 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins will greet visitors, illuminating a 1/3-mile trail adjacent to the Iroquois Amphitheater. Event officials estimate up to 85,000 people will visit. The trail is open from dusk until 11:00pm, Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets range from $10 to $17, with discounts for seniors and children 12 and under. Proceeds from the event benefit the Louisville Parks Foundation.
TICKET INFORMATION Sunday – Thursday Adults $13 Seniors (62+) $11
Children (3-12) $10 Friday – Saturday Adults $17 Seniors (62+) $14
Children (3-12) $13
Individual tickets may be purchased in advance for specific nights at the Iroquois Amphitheater Box
Louisville Resilience Phase II 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Louisville Free Public Library (301 York Street)
We asked what it takes for Louisville to be resilient and you told us through workshops, focus groups, interviews, and surveys. Now, let’s build on our city’s resilience by working together to ensure equitable outcomes for all! In Phase II, Working Groups will convene to address each Discovery Area. They will collect and analyze data, identify strategies, and create a roadmap for implementation. The meeting dates are as follows:
November 5 November 19 December 3
Metro Parks and Recreation Fall Open House Meetings
Thursday, November 8th from 6:00pm -7:30pm Molly Leonard Portland Community Center
(640 N. 27th Street)
Louisville Parks and Recreation will be hosting seven open house-style public meetings. Director Seve Ghose said the meetings will not necessarily focus on a particular topic but will give the public an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. “We’re looking forward to having a conversation and hearing the public’s ideas on how we can improve what we’re doing,” said Ghose. The following meeting will be held from 6:00pm -7:30pm in District 5:
Thursday, November 8th from 6:00pm -7:30pm
Molly Leonard Portland Community Center (640 N. 27th Street)
LMPD 1st Division and 2nd Division Crime Reports October 21st - October 27th
Please go to this link to view the 1st Division Crime Report for the week of October 21st - October 27th. Please go to this link to view the
2nd Division Crime Report for the week of October 21st - October 27th.
Free Community Yoga Tuesdays, thru November 20th
from 6pm - 7pm at LCCC
(1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.)
Please come out to this FREE all levels class held at the Louisville
Central Community Center!
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
LMPD Security Forum for ALL Houses of Faith
Thursday, November 8th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm LMPD Training Unit, 2nd floor
(2911 Taylor Blvd.)
Join LMPD for an evening forum on SECURITY for all houses of faith.
ONLY personnel from
houses of faith are invited to this event.
RSVP with Lt. Colonel LaVita Chavous at [email protected]
or call (502) 744-1702.
Suicide Prevention Consortium of Kentucky Community Forum: A Focus on Military
Wednesday, November 14th from 9:00am - 2:30pm Elizabethtown Community and Technical College RPC Building, Room 229 (600 College Street Road)
Guest speaker, Tony Dotson, a Retired Lieutenant Colonel of Military Intelligence in the U.S. Army, will speak about understanding military culture and transition issues.If you would like to attend please RSVP by November 9 at this link.
YMCA Community Input Meeting Wednesday, November 7th
from 12:00pm - 1:30pm YMCA Association Services Office
(545 S. 2nd Street)
The Y wants your input to see how it can be more helpful to the community. Come out and bring your ideas to the table as the YMCA of Greater Louisville develops its strategic plan. You may know the Y quite well or you may have never been in a YMCA or have any idea what the Y is – that’s OK. Everyone is welcome! Lunch will be provided as well so please RSVP to Cindy Nordhoff at [email protected] to ensure there is adequate space and food.
The Urban Agriculture Coalition Launches a New Website
The Urban Agriculture Coalition (UAC) in Louisville, KY announces their new website at www.foodinneighborhoods.org/grow. The website provides information on events, policies and resources pertaining to community food production and gardening initiatives throughout the city of Louisville. The UAC, a working group of the Food in Neighborhoods Community Coalition, published the website as a one-stop shop for residents in Louisville interested in planting food-producing gardens and/or accessing locally produced foods. Website visitors will also find information on where to purchase local products, farmers’ market schedules and locations, and more!
Applications Now Open for the Encore Louisville Class of 2019
Encore Louisville connects civic leaders in an advisory capacity with worthy nonprofits that need help managing critical strategic issues. The Center's primary goal for the program is keeping our community's star talent engaged in civic leadership. Nonprofit organizations gain assistance from the highest level community trustees. We're betting you know an experienced leader who is retired or considering retiring. Please encourage them to apply!
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
Brightside Community-Wide Planting Day Saturday, November 10th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kroger Overflow Lot (2710 W. Broadway)
Brightside will be planting trees this fall & we need YOUR HELP to do it!
Our goal is to plant 115 trees along West Broadway this fall, and we need some helping hands to get all the trees into their new homes! Tools and instruction will be provided for all volunteers. Come ready to get your hands (and probably your clothes) dirty!
For more information about our Community-Wide Planting Day program please call 574-2613 or visit
www.Brightsideinc.org today!
2018 Neighborhood Summit Saturday, November 17th from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Bellarmine University, Frazier Hall (2001 Newburg Rd.)
Registration Open NOW
at www.centerforneighborhoods.org
If you are interested in building healthy, sustainable, safe, and attractive, neighborhoods, this is the event for you! Come network, celebrate and learn about neighborhood development and community building success stories from across Louisville and beyond.
For more information visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org
Free Tree Giveaway Saturday, November 10th from 10:00am - 12:00pm
YouthBuild Louisville (800 S. Preston Street) Come pick up your free trees! Trees will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Recipients must be residents of Jefferson County (proof of residence required - drivers license, utility bill, etc.), and recipients may take home up to 3 trees each.
Species available: Sugar Maple Serviceberry
American Hornbeam Redbud
Flowering Dogwood Tulip Poplar
Blackgum Hop Hornbeam
Swamp White Oak
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic Saturday, November 10th 9:00am – 12:00pm
Wyandotte Park (1010 Beecher Street)
Bring your dogs and cats out to the Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic to get their shots, licenses, and more!
1 YR Altered License ($10)
1 YR Altered License - Senior ($5)
1 YR Unaltered License ($60)
3 YR Altered License ($27)
3 YR Altered License - Senior ($13.50)
1 YR Rabies Vaccination ($10)
3 YR Rabies Vaccination ($15)
DAPP Vaccination (FREE)
Microchip ($25)
*All dogs must be leashed & cats must be in carrier
Oct. 29, 2018
Dear Colleagues,
How do you picture spending the holidays this year? For many of us, we anticipate a warm, cozy time with family. The smell
of homemade delicious meals and desserts, gifts, and cheerful greetings. Many families across Jefferson County will not
have the opportunity to bring this picture to life.
In 2017, nearly 5,800 students experienced homelessness across the district. Many of these students live in a car, an over-
crowded space on a family member's couch, a homeless shelter, an abandoned building, a bus station, a foreclosed home,
etc.
In the office of Student Equity and Community Engagement, it is our goal to make the season warm and bright for as many
of these families as possible. Last year, we served 133 children and youth in the most heartbreaking situations.
This year we have already encountered a significant number of families in unsheltered situations and substantial hardship.
We are asking for your help to support as many of these families as possible. Since this is a donor-recipient match program,
we can only support as many children and youth as we have sponsors.
Please consider sponsoring a child/children for this year's adopt-a-family holiday program.
If you would like to sponsor a child/children or volunteer for the Holiday Celebration, please complete this Google Form as
soon as possible.
Sincerely,
John D. Marshall, Ed.D.
Chief Equity Officer
Jefferson County Public Schools
Giselle Danger-Mercaderes, MSSW, CSW
Homeless Education Coordinator
(502) 485-3650
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
New $1.3 Million Dollar Grant from Department of Labor will Expand
Opportunities for Court-Involved Youth On Thursday, October 18 Mayor Fischer and Congressman John Yarmuth announced the expansion of the city’s Reimage program, which helps teens and young adults involved in the court system break the cycle of crime and hopelessness by getting jobs and finishing school. A new $1.3M grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will provide training and job placement for court-involved young people ages 18-24. More than 440 youth have already enrolled in Reimage since it began in late 2015, and now the program will be able to help even more youth with its resources.
2020 Census Recruiting Assistant Jobs Available - Apply online
NOW! Recruiting Assistants in Louisville can make $15.50-$18.50 per hour. Work entails helping the United States Census Bureau get the word out about 2020 Census jobs, calling on local organizations to request assistance in providing information about jobs to the people they serve, and answering questions from the public about jobs, qualifications, and how to apply. Recruiting Assistants will also conduct formal and informal presentations about 2020 Census jobs.
Apply online today at
2020census.gov/jobs
Meals on Wheels Needs You!
Volunteers are needed to deliver a hot lunchtime meal to seniors within District 5 between 10am - 12pm. A weekly commitment of approximately 2hrs is desired. Meals on Wheels will train and they will supply the necessary equipment. However, volunteers must provide their own transportation. For more information, please contact Tiffany Woodson @ 502-574-6420 or [email protected]
Take the Courier-Journal Food Access Survey
Is it hard to for you to get food where you live? What makes it easy or difficult? The Courier-Journal wants to know. The newspaper has received support from the University of Southern California's Center for Health Journalism to embark on a project about food insecurity in Louisville, with the goal of presenting solutions that fit our community. You can help the Courier make sense of what's going on here by taking the survey at this link.
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
Mayor Calls for Stronger State Hate Crime Law, Announces Moment of Unity
At a press conference on Monday, October 29th sponsored by the Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition to stand against hate, Mayor Greg Fischer reminded the community of work being done to fight hate and violence in our city, while also calling for a stronger state hate crime law and tightening gun laws related to domestic violence cases.
“Last week we had horrific hate crimes in our community, as well as at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, and we’re still reeling from it and grieving,” Mayor Fischer said. “But we’re also taking action, mindful that we must continue to work together as a community – one proudly diverse, welcoming city – to ensure all our fellow human beings are safe, healthy and able to reach their full potential. My administration was already working to tackle tough issues like violence, divisiveness and hate before this happened, and we won’t stop until everyone understands that we’re in this together, and our individual worlds are stronger when we all thrive.”
The Mayor outlined initiatives already taken or under way, including Louisville Metro Government’s participation in Government Alliance for Racial Equity; implementation of implicit bias training for all employees; the city’s six-point violence reduction plan; support for Marsy’s law, a constitutional amendment that will give crime victims equal rights and help them navigate a complex legal system; removal of a Confederate monument and plans to move the Castleman statue; as well as mental health services for trauma survivors.
Mayor Fischer also outlined steps he will take to improve the state’s hate crime law. “I will be working with members of the state Legislature and Commonwealth Attorney Tom Wine to change our state hate crimes law to make it more meaningful and strengthen the penalties for horrific crimes, such as homicides, which currently are not covered,” Mayor Fischer said.
In addition, Mayor Fischer said his team will take the following steps:
As part of his state legislative agenda, Mayor Fischer he will work with the General Assembly to codify federal law prohibiting the purchase of firearms by individuals with a domestic violence order to ensure enforcement.
He will also support efforts for a Red Flag Law, which allows family members or law enforcement officers to petition a judge for a “gun violence restraining order” or an “extreme risk protection order” against someone who appears to potentially cause harm to themselves or someone else.
Over the last several months, the Fischer administration has been preparing Lean Into Louisville, a multi-prong initiative aimed at expanding education and community conversation about our nation’s true history of discrimination, in all its forms. It will be launched in January.
LMPD will continue to offer active shooter training to houses of faith throughout the community.
Continue implementation of the city’s Equity plan, which seeks to strengthen government practices and policies to make our community more equitable.
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
Dear Neighbor, How do you picture spending the holidays this year? For many of us, we anticipate a warm, cozy time with family. We the look forward to the smell of homemade delicious meals and desserts, gifts, and cheerful greetings. Many families across Jefferson County will not have the opportunity to bring this picture to life. In 2017, nearly 5,800 students experienced homelessness across the district. Many of these students live in a car, an overcrowded space on a family member's couch, a homeless shelter, an abandoned building, a bus station, a foreclosed home, etc. In the office of Student Equity and Community Engagement, it is our goal to make the season warm and bright for as many of these families as possible. Last year, we served 133 children and youth in the most heartbreaking situations. This year we have already encountered a significant number of families in unsheltered situations and substantial hardship. We are asking for your help to support as many of these families as possible. Since this is a donor-recipient match program, we can only support as many children and youth as we have sponsors. Please consider sponsoring a child/children for this year's adopt-a-family holiday program. If you would like to sponsor a child/children or volunteer for the Holiday Celebration, please complete the Google Form at this link as soon as possible. Sincerely, John D. Marshall, Ed.D. Chief Equity Officer Jefferson County Public Schools Giselle Danger-Mercaderes, MSSW, CSW Homeless Education Coordinator (502) 485-3650
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
Louisville Defender Awards Luncheon Councilwoman Hamilton was awarded the Louisville Defender Lifetime Professional
Achievement and Community Service Award
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates October 25th, 2018
Jefferson Memorial Forest
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CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN E-News and Updates November 2nd, 2018
LMPD First Division Fright Night October 28, 2018
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Save the Date - Community Calendar November 2nd, 2018
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1
Suicide Preven-
tion Training
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Redeemer
Lutheran Church
(3640 River Park
Dr.)
2 3
Youth Voices
Against Violence
Forum
1:00 - 3:00 pm
(Kentucky Center
for African
American
Heritage)
20th Anniversary
of the Arts Coun-
cil of Louisville
8:30am - 5:30pm
(120 W. Broad-
way)
Neighborhood
Tree Planting
9:30am
(1641 Portland
Avenue)
4 5
5th Annual Urban
Barbers of
Louisville Day
5:30pm - 8:00pm
(1701 W. Muham-
mad Ali Blvd.)
6
7
YMCA Community
Input Meeting
12:00pm - 1:30pm
YMCA Association
Services Office
(545 S. 2nd Street)
8
LMPD Security
Forum for ALL
Houses of Faith
6:00pm - 9:00pm
LMPD Training
Unit, 2nd floor
(2911 Taylor
Blvd.)
Metro Parks
Fall Open House
6:00pm -7:30pm
(640 N. 27th
Street)
9 10
Brightside
Community-
Wide Planting
10:00am -12:00pm
Kroger Overflow
Lot (2710 W.
Broadway)
Free Tree
Giveaway
10:00am -12:00pm
YouthBuild Lou-
isville (800 S.
Preston Street)
11 12
13
Project Warm’s
Energy
Management
Workshop
12:00pm - 1:30pm
South Central
Neighborhood
Place
(4255 Hazelwood
Avenue)
14
Suicide Prevention
Consortium of Ken-
tucky Community
Forum: A Focus on
Military
9:00am - 2:30pm
Elizabethtown Com-
munity and Technical
College
RPC Building, Room
229 (600 College Street
Road)
15
The Fuller
Center Legacy
Breakfast
7:30am - 8:00am
(1860 Mellwood
Avenue)
16
17
Neighborhood
Summit
9:00am - 3:00pm
Bellarmine
University,
Frazier Hall
(2001 Newburg
Rd.)
Brightside Community-Wide Planting Day Saturday, November 10th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kroger Overflow Lot (2710 W. Broadway)
Brightside will be planting trees this fall & we need YOUR HELP to do it!
District 5 is receiving a total of 50 trees! That breaks down to be 18 trees on the south side of Broadway between 32nd street and 37th street and 32
trees on the north side of Broadway between 26th street and 37th street.
For more information about our Community-Wide Planting Day program please call 574-2613 or visit www.Brightsideinc.org today!