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School is back in session on Wednesday, August 13, for many Fayette County students, so Parks & Recreation is saying “goodbye” to the summer with its “Back to School Blast” at the Southland Aquatic Center. Held from 10 am–4 pm on Saturday, August 9, there will be games, door prizes, giveaways, exhibits and more! All activities are free with your paid pool admission. Come out to McConnell Springs at 1 pm on Saturday, August 9, for a special dough bowl making class taught by the Winchester Wood Carvers. The cost is $20 per person and this fee covers all materials. Hand tools will be available for participant use. Space is extremely limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register, call 225-4073. Enjoy an astronomy slide show and view the night sky through a variety of telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club. Far from the city lights, Raven Run is an excellent place to see planets, nebulae, galaxies and the Milky Way! Stargazing, which is free, will take place at 9 pm on Saturday, August 9. Grab your lawn chair and blanket, pack a picnic dinner and join us from 7-8:30 pm on Tuesday, August 12, at Ecton Park for Big Band & Jazz. This week's entertainment will be provided by Jazzberry Jam. Big Band & Jazz will be held every Tuesday evening through August 26. The Southland Association and Lexington Parks & Recreation are once again joining together to offer a Bluegrass music concert series this summer. The Southland Jamboree will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, August 12, at Collins Bowling Lanes (205 Southland Drive) and will feature Hollow Wood. This concert series will take place on Tuesday evenings through September 9. Pack your brown bag dinner and join us for the McConnell Springs “History to Chew On” series. Held from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, August 14, this program will be on the history of quilts as presented by Barbara West and Karen Kitt. The event is free but registration is requested as seating is limited. Soft drinks and water will be provided. For more information or to register, call McConnell Springs at 225-4073. The Division of Parks & Recreation welcomes and encourages the participation of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation, please contact Kristy Stambaugh at (859) 288-2928 at least two weeks prior to the program start date. Mission Statement
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