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Public Notices
Rumpke – Recyling reminders and holiday schedule
Rumpke will delay service on the Christmas Day and New Years Day. Service will be pushed back one day after the holiday. Rumpke will return to its regular collection schedule the week of January 5, 2026. Christmas Recycling Guide Nice List Non-foil wrapping paper...
Snow Removal
Snow advisory. The City of St. Matthews operates a comprehensive snow treatment program. All public streets within the city receive snow treatment service. Naturally, main thoroughfares receive fist attention, then in a scheduled manner, all residential streets are...
St. Mam’s Collections
Thank you to everyone who has generously donated goods for the pantry! We humbly request that tangible donations for the next month focus on personal hygiene items, which are in much shorter supply. Donations are being collected at these locations through the end of the...
Leaf Collection Continues
Due to the current snowfall, the city’s leaf collection program has been paused, but will resume as weather conditions improve. St. Matthews Public Works has completed the initial round of leaf collection on all city streets and has begun a second pick up throughout...
Upcoming Events
Brown Park Holiday Lights Ongoing
Take advantage of your free local light show at Brown Park during regular park hours. Whether you are driving, strolling, or exercising the lights will be twinkling throughout the holiday season.
Books and Brews 502 Adult Reading Program
The Louisville Free Public Library hosts an adult reading club during winter months, Dec. 1 through Feb. 28. You can participate by by reading books, attending library programs, and visiting participating coffee shops and breweries around town (must be over...
Once Upon an Orchestra: Bear Snores On Feb. 3, 2026
The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are proud to present Once Upon and Orchestra on February 3, 2026 at St. Matthews Library 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Through this free, public family concert series, multigenerational families are invited to...
Cafe Louie: St. Matthews Feb. 21, 2026
Café LOUIE is an informal gathering of civic minded individuals interested in meeting with their elected officials to discuss local issues. When you arrive, grab a cup of coffee and fill out a notecard with your specific question(s). After a brief introduction of...
English Conversation Club – ongoing Mondays
St. Matthews Eline Library hosts an English Conversation Club every Monday from 6:00-7:00 PM. Consider volunteering to help English language learners to practice speaking English. Volunteers in turn can meet their new neighbors and help new Louisvillians...
