16 hamburg journal
august 2013
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Lexington Parks and Recreation
TIP SHEET
Ballet Under the Stars –Thursday August
aquatic centers located at Castlewood,
dinner and join us at Ecton Park for Big
Stargazing (9:30 pm, Saturday, August 3,
1 – Sunday August 4 8 pm
Southland, Tates Creek and Woodland,
Band & Jazz. Held from 7–8:30 pm,
Raven Run)–View the night sky through
Woodland Park-In it’s 24th year, this one-
along with Shillito will stay open until
every Tuesday this free concert series
a variety of telescopes provided by the
of-a-kind production give individuals the
August 13 at 6 pm. Tates Creek and
will feature big band or jazz music. This
Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club.
opportunity to enjoy the performances of
Woodland pools will remain open until
year patrons can purchase authentic
Far from the city lights, Raven Run is an
professional dancers from the Kentucky
Labor Day (September 2). Operating
Greek cuisine from Athenian Grill Food
excellent place to see planets, nebulae,
Ballet Theatre and the Lexington Ballet
hours from August 1 -13 are 11 am – 8
Truck. For more information on Big
galaxies and the Milky Way! This is a
Company in the relaxed, casual setting
pm Monday – Saturday and Sunday
Band & Jazz, call 288-2925. This event
free program. Please register by calling
of Woodland Park. The evening begins
1 – 8 pm for Castlewood, Tates creek,
is sponsored by Parks & Recreation, the
272-6105.
at 8 pm with the pre-show production
Woodland and Shillito. Operating hours
American Federation of Musicians, 590-
of Princess Vignettes performed by local
at Southland will be Monday – Saturday
WVLK and Cricket Wireless.
Little Explorers Nature Walk – 1 pm Sat-
youth dancers and will be followed by the
10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 1 – 8 pm.
August 6 Jay Flippin
urday August 10 Raven Run – Bring your
main curtain at 9 pm. Lawn chairs and/
All pools close at 6 pm on August 13.
August 13 Dan Brock & Friends
children ages 3-7 years to Raven Run for
or blankets should be brought for seating
Additionally August 13 is the last day
this special children’s program. Activi-
and patrons may pack a picnic dinner or
for Castlewood, Southland and Shillito.
August 20 DOJO
ties include a short nature hike and art
purchase concessions, which are available
Tates Creek and Woodland will remain
August 27 Jazzberry Jam
on site. Admission is $5 per person and
open until Labor Day. From August 14
programs are held monthly and have a
children aged three and under are free.
– September 1 operating hours will be
Southland Jamboree – 7 pm Tuesday
This event is brought to by Lexington
Monday – Friday 4 pm – 7 pm, Saturday
parks & Recreation, the Ballet Under the
11 am – 7 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 7 pm.
Stars Committee, Don Jacobs and Cricket
Labor Day (September 2) pool hours will
Wireless. For additional information call
be 11 am – 5 pm. For more information
288-2925.
call 288-2900.
August 6, 13, 20 & 27 on the lawn area adjacent to Collins Bowling Lanes- The Southland Association and Lexington Parks & Recreation are once again joining together to offer a Bluegrass music concert series this summer. Held at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings through September
project with all supplies provided. These different theme so feel free to attend as many programs as you like. Registration is required and can be done by calling 272-6105. Earth Skills – Cordage, Knots & Shelter, August 10 11 am McConnell Springs-
Fall Equestrian Lesson Sign Ups – Sat-
Adult Fall Volleyball Sign-Ups – August
urday August 3McConnell Springs 1 pm
5 -16 Athletics Office- Parks & Recre-
youth 2 pm adults- Lexington Parks &
ation is accepting applications for its fall
Recreation offers classes in basic horse-
volleyball league. Fall indoor volleyball
manship with the purpose of teaching
begins in September and ends in No-
individuals how to ride safely and to
vember. Teams play a 9-game schedule
work around horses. Taught through a
followed by a post-season tournament.
supervised program, all instruction is
All matches will be played on Sunday Af-
English Hunt Seat. Youth registration
ternoons at the Castlewood Community
for ages 10 – 15 years will take place at 1
Center, 201 Castlewood Drive. Registra-
pm and adult registration for ages 16 and
tion is by team only and on a first come
over will take place at 2 pm. A lottery
first serve basis. Managers of teams
system will be used to ensure fairness.
may the Athletics Office at 288-2915 to
The cost to participate in the equestrian
request a registration form. The cost to
program is $75 for youth classes and $95
participate is $200 per team. Returning
Wood Dough Bowl Carving Classes
vendor booths, canoeing and kayaks
for adult classes. Classes will run August
teams may register August 5-9 and new
–August 3, 10, 17 & 24 10 am – noon
demonstrations. There will be paddleboat
13 – October 5. To learn more call 253-
teams can register August 12-16. for
McConnell Springs - This will take 4
races and lots more for the whole fam-
0328.
more information call 288-2915.
Saturdays to complete cost is $20 for this
ily. The H2O Expo is brought to you by
class. Preregistration is required for all
Lexington Parks and Recreation and the
3, at the lawn area adjacent to Collins Bowling Lanes (205 Southland Drive), this free concert will feature some of the best Bluegrass bands in the area. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating and pack a picnic dinner or purchase concessions which will be available on site. For additional information call 260-1048. August 6 – Sons of the Bluegrass August 13 – Custom Made Bluegrass August 20 – Second Time Around August 27 – Michael Cleveland
Youth ages 10 & over learn how to make cordage, tie knots and build shelters. This is a free program but registration is required. Call 225-4073 to registrar for this class. Water Festival — On August 10, 12-4pm come and join us for a water themed festival beside the lake at Jacobson Park. This event will have water related recreation, education, and community involvement in one water packed day. Children’s activities will include water slides and games; adults will enjoy
City pools Close for the Season- Doug-
Big Band & Jazz -7 pm, Tuesday, August
wood carving classes. Classes are taught
Ky. American Water Company. Hope you
lass & Picadome pools will close for the
6, 13, 10 & 27, Ecton Park–Grab your
by the Lexington Wood Carvers Guild.
can come and join us on this fun filled
season on August 4 at 6 pm. The four
lawn chair and blanket, pack a picnic
You can registrar by call 225-4073.
day.