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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:

cheri.hamilton@louisvilleky.gov

Myra Friend-Ellis

Legislative Assistant

(502) 574-3905

E-mail: myra.friend-ellis@louisvilleky.gov

Fax: (502) 574-2560

Written By:

Chase Sanders chase.sanders@louisvilleky.gov

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 amy@ndhc.org 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 lavita.chavous@louisvilleky.gov

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 cnordhoff@ymcalouisville.org 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 tiffany.woodson@louisvilleky.gov

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.)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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13

Project Warm’s

Energy

Management

Workshop

12:00pm - 1:30pm

South Central

Neighborhood

Place

(4255 Hazelwood

Avenue)

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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!