Upcoming Parks & Recreation Events
More Information Below on upcoming Fall Events

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Halloween Hoe Down
October 18, 2008
2pm-6pm
Downtown Richmond
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Free Activities
Click on the attractions for more information

Hayrides
Kids Activities
Stage Entertainment
Trick or Treat with local
businesses and community organizations 4pm-6pm

Other Activities
Food Vendors
Craft Vendors
Fall Market

Note: The Haunted House Attraction has been cancelled. 

Halloween Hoe-Down Contests

Scare Crow Decorating Contest- Deadline Oct. 10
Corn Hole Tournament- Deadline Oct.15
Pie Baking Contest- Pre Register by Oct. 16
Pumpkin Carving Contest- Day of Event
Dog Costume Contest- Day of Event
 

Note: There is no costume contest at this event. However, we encourage all participants,
young and old, to come in costume to make it a more festive atmosphere.

Winter Basketball
Begins in January. More information to come regarding meeting dates and times.

Fall Volleyball began September 23rd and we have eight participating co-rec church teams.  Fall Softball is in the final rounds of their double elimination tournament.

1,000 Mile Fitness Club

T-shirts are in- Call ahead and we will have your shirt or other prizes ready to be picked up!

1,000 Miles in 2008
GREAT JOB Fred Sweet -
Over 80 years old and still walking daily!
 

Meet Our New Staff
 

 New Assistant Program Coordinator:
Anna Chambers

Anna is a 2007 Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with an emphasis in Public/Non Profit Parks and Recreation Administration. Anna has been employed by the Richmond Parks & Recreation Department in several capacities over the past 2 summers. In 2007 she was an Assistant Manager for Adventure Falls and in 2008, she was the Manager at Paradise Cove.

Email Anna at achambers@richmond.ky.us  

Graduate Assistant: 
Sarah Schotterbeck

Sarah is a 2007 graduate from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Parks and Recreation Administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Sarah is working with our Special Needs and Special Olympics program and will be starting a Young Athletes program in the Fall for an independent study class.
Email Sarah at: intern@richmond.ky.us
 

http://www.adventurefalls.com

New Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4pm-9pm
Friday 12pm-10pm
Saturday 12pm-10pm
Sunday 12pm-9pm

Last Day: November 2, 2008

Located in Lake Reba Park
626-0030

Call For Birthday Parties, Room Rentals, or other information.

DISC GOLF COURSE-

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT- OCTOBER 11th
9am Players Meeting
10am Shot Gun Start
Sponsored by Mike's Hike & Bike

Click here for a flyer

Upcoming Community Events:
 

GET FIT WEEKEND -
LOOK AT ALL THE ACTIVITIES RICHMOND HAS PROMOTING FITNESS!!!

October 4th- Music with a Mission- Saturday October 4th at the EKU Ravine. The show begins at 5:30pm.  Get there early, bring a lawn chair and get your seat. A canned food, gift card or monetary donation are accepted and appreciated.  Proceeds to benefit Hope’s Wings Domestic Violence Program. 

 October 10- Pattie A. Clay Starlight Mile- Lake Reba Park - See details above
October 11-  Disc Golf Tournament- Camp Catalpa - 9am Players Meeting, 10am Shot Gun Start. Sponsored by Mike's Hike & Bike. See details above. 
October 12-  2nd Sunday Event- Visit the beautiful Battlefield Park off of Hwy 421 and ride your bikes or walk along the new one mile walking trail at Battlefield Park in addition to Battlefield Golf Club, and Battlefield Subdivision.  Activities include performances by the Rose Barn Theatre, a Bike Rodeo for kids, Abe Lincoln, Prizes, Community Booths, Kids Turn of the Century Games, and more! This is a statewide event aimed at encouraging participants to get out and exercise on the Second Sunday in October. Contact Gina Noe 623-4072  http://ces.ca.uky.edu/madison/      Click here for a site map.

Other Community Events

October 11- Christian Rock Fest- Lake Reba Park. Gates open at 1pm. Show begins at 2pm. Admission is Free.
For more information please call  859-779-3830 or visit www.myspace.com/rockfestministry

Upcoming Community Announcements:
 

Handicap Accessible Playground- The Richmond Civitan Club and the City of Richmond Parks & Recreation Department are still looking for sponsors for this project. If you would like to donate money to this fund, please fill out the attached form. 
Click here for the donation form.
 

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