See Richmond Parks and Recreation Announcement below for this awesome FREE event in Glenn Miller Park every Friday night in August!
Line Up for Upcoming Weeks:
August 12- Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio
August 19- Zanna-Doo!
August 26- Cook & Belle
Hometown Scavenger Hunt Starts Next Week!
August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve needed an excuse to check out the sights & sounds in Richmond/Wayne County, now is the time. You can also win some wonderful prizes!
The Wayne County Tourism Bureau is hosting the Hometown Tourist Scavenger Hunt throughout Wayne County Monday, August 8th through Friday August 12th. This year’s theme is Civil War in Wayne County, sponsored by Richmond Baking Company.
1st Prize:
$50 gas card from the Wayne County Tourism Bureau
2 admission tickets to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari
$30 gift pack from Galo’s Italian Grill, Ainsley’s Café & Olde Richmond Inn
Gift Basket from Warm Glow Candle Outlet
PLUS a basketful of goodies from the Old National Road Welcome Center Gift Shop
2nd Prize:
$25 gas card from the Wayne County Tourism Bureau
2 admission tickets to the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
$20 gift pack from 5th St. Bagels, Café 51, Greens Fork Diner, and The Tin Lizzie
$10 Gift Certificate from Warm Glow Candle Outlet
PLUS a basketful of goodies from the Old National Road Welcome Center Gift Shop
HOW TO PLAY:
Every participant will pick up a “passport” to answer a question and/or take a photo of something unique to each site. Passports will only be available at the Welcome Center. A set of clues will be released each day during August 8th-August 12th, via www.facebook.com/visitrichmondin or at The Old National Road Welcome Center and The National Road Antique Mall in Cambridge City.
HOW TO WIN:
Those who complete their passport with the correct answers and photographs by Friday, August 12th, 6 p.m. and return it to the Old National Road Welcome Center by Monday, August 15th will have their names put into a drawing for the prizes. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 16th.
BE A PART OF THE FUN!!!
Call for more details, call 765-935-8687 and ask for Julie,
Old National Road Welcome Center
5701 National Road East
Richmond, IN
Lil’ JUKO Starts August 1st & Final Outdoor Movie Tonight
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brought to you by Richmond Parks and Recreation…
JUKO 2011
Lil’ J.U.K.O. is up next! For ages 3-5. Dates: August 1-12. Morning session will be at Springwood Park from 9:00-11:30 or there is an afternoon session at Mary Scott Park from 12:30-3:00pm. There is NO cost, but a donation of $15/week is appreciated! Register at the Park Office in Glen Miller Park, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm or at the site on your first day of camp. Questions? Call 983-7275. This is a great experience for the young ones to hang out at the park, do fun activities together, and make new friends.
Tonight:
The final movie in the Outdoor Movie Series How To Train Your Dragon, will be playing at Vaile Elementary. The activities will begin at about 8:30 p.m. with the movie playing at dusk. This is a family friendly and free event sponsored by the Parks Department.
Night Hike at Cope Environmental Center
July 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When: July 29th
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Join us as we set our sites to the stars! We will begin with a program learning about the constellations with Theresa Hurd and then take a hike out to see some of the stars from great spots throughout Cope Environmental Center. Program fee: $3 per person. CEC and Hayes Arboretum members are free.
Call 765-855-3188 to register
Stephanie Hays-Mussoni
Executive Director
Cope Environmental Center
Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Through Thursday Night
July 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Excessive Heat Warning for Wayne County, Indiana
Issued by The National Weather Service
Cincinnati/Wilmington, OH
… EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THURSDAY…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WILMINGTON HAS ISSUED AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING… WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THURSDAY. THE HEAT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES… UP TO 112.
* TIMING… HEAT INDICES OF 105 TO 110 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED THISAFTERNOON AND EVENING. HEAT INDICES OF 105 TO 112 DEGREES WILL BE POSSIBLE ON THURSDAY.
* IMPACTS… HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION AND OTHER HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES WILL BE POSSIBLE… ESPECIALLY IF YOU SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME OUTDOORS… OR ARE INVOLVED IN ANY STRENUOUS OUTDOOR ACTIVITY.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS IF YOU WORK OR SPEND TIME OUTSIDE. WHEN POSSIBLE… RESCHEDULE STRENUOUS ACTIVITIES TO EARLY MORNING OR EVENING. KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE. WEAR LIGHT WEIGHT AND LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING WHEN POSSIBLE AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
TO REDUCE RISK DURING OUTDOOR WORK THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS SCHEDULING FREQUENT REST BREAKS IN SHADED OR AIR CONDITIONED ENVIRONMENTS. ANYONE OVERCOME BY HEAT SHOULD BE MOVED TO A COOL AND SHADED LOCATION. HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY… CALL 911.
Public Art Locations Announced for The Festival of the Arts
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pete's Corner Cafe Depot District Mural - 2010
The Festival of the Arts announces the mural and sculpture projects that will be created this summer for this year’s competition. Formerly called the Festival of Murals, sculptures have been included this year to add a new medium of public art to Wayne County, Indiana.
The designs of the proposed works will be displayed on Monday, July 25 at Lamplight Inn at the Leland, 900 S. A St. in Richmond, Indiana. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along with a reception to meet the artists from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Murals will be painted at the following locations:
Greensfork
Happy Days Records by Ron Deane, formerly of Richmond
Kid’s Territory by Mark Gardner of Centerville
Cambridge City
On the Canal Wall by Carly Mattingly Dee, formerly of Cambridge City
Richmond
Dils Building, 416 N. 10th and D St. by Diana Toschlog of Richmond
Knollenberg’s, 809 E. Main St. by Jon Terzini of Richmond
Readmore Cafe 900 E. Main St. by Charles Guess of Richmond
Skateboard Park in Glen Miller by Miguel Villaneuva of Richmond
Roger Richert property, 310 N. 8th St. by Pamela Bliss of Indianapolis
Sculptures will be created for the following locations:
Richmond
Veteran’s War Memorial area by George Stallings of Richmond
Glen Miller Park Playground by Dayle Lewis
Private property, 1884 Reservoir Rd also by Dayle Lewis
Glen Miller Park by Joe Thompson of Centerville
Ghyslain Chocolatier, 416 N. 10th St. by Brandon McFadden of Milton
Firehouse BBQ and Blues, 400 N. 8th St. by Tom Broyles of Greensfork and Rick Bolen of Pershing
Some of the works have already began and the public can watch the progress. Some of the sculptures will be created at another location and set at their location by August 28. The date and information for the public to vote on their favorite mural and sculpture will be announced at the end of August.
FOTA is hosted this year by the Neighborhood Services Clearinghouse Association. Awards and events have been made possible by grants and donations from the Wayne County Foundation, the Economic Growth Group of Richmond, First Bank Richmond, Richmond Furniture Gallery, Jetmore, Bawa and Hirons, Wayne Bank and Trust, and Warm Glow Candle Co., Sherwin Williams and Airworx Co. of Indianapolis.
Maps and information of the proposed works will be available at each location mentioned and at the Richmond City Building and Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau. Maps are also online at www.waynefestivalofthearts.com or sent by email to info@waynefestivalofthearts.com. Sign up for the email list for ongoing information or call 317.696.7349.
Starr-Gennett Kids’ Day this Friday!
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Starr-Gennett Foundation and Richmond Parks and Recreation will co-host the first ever Starr-Gennett Kids’ Day on Friday, July 15. The goal of Kids’ Day is to instill community pride through active learning. Local youth will be treated to a free day of music and arts experiences while learning about their hometown’s unique musical history. The FREE event will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Starr Pavilion, 201 South 1st Street, and is open to all children entering grades K-6.
Youth will take part in an interactive concert, creating their own song to be performed on stage at the Gennett Walk of Fame Music Festival on September 10. They will also “tour” the Walk of Fame and Gennett Records, and have the opportunity to work on Richmond Pride contests or try out for the New Voices in the Gorge choral group.
The Starr-Gennett Foundation is also pleased to announce that Kids Day will help launch the new Starr-Gennett curriculum that fulfills Indiana history standards for 1st and 2nd grades. The Chamber of Commerce will help unveil a traveling educational display at 2:30 p.m., created by Indiana University art student Angie Appleberry and funded by Wayne County Foundation. Mayor Sally Hutton is “excited by this event” and will proclaim July 15 “Starr-Gennett Kids’ Day.” Elizabeth Starr Academy is serving as the pilot for the educational program in 2011-12, with plans to expand to all regional elementary schools in the following year.
This FREE day of community and cultural enrichment is made possible through the grant support of Wayne County Foundation, Richmond Parks and Recreation, Indiana Arts Commission, and Whitewater Valley REMC.
For more information, contact Terri Hardy, the Executive Director of the Starr-Gennett Foundation at 765-962-2860.
Richmond Parks & Recreation Create A Fun-filled Summer, 2011
July 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kids enjoying a break from Art In The Park to cool off with water games and baseball
This summer has been packed with great programs for kids like the JUKO program and Arts In The Park, the Outdoor Movie Series and Pig Out, 2011. And the summer isn’t over yet! (see video below of the crowd at the outdoor movie last night).
The summer Art In The Park was a great program led by experienced folks including Lindsey Pitts, Earham art major studying photography. She worked with the children on photography using the cameras on their own, and also sun prints which were very popular with the kids.
A portion of the "art show" included photography done by the children
Amy LaFuze has been with the summer arts program for many years, according to Angie Radel another camp helper. Amy’s love of art was evident in all the different art mediums that the kids experienced over the last five weeks.
Kayla, one of the summer camp kids, said her favorite art experience was “the frozen paint ice cubes,” which they used to paint pictures. Thursday was the conclusion of Art in The Park with an art show in the cabin.
Juko is still going strong for a few more weeks in July
Settling in to enjoy the outdoor movie "Yogi Bear"
However, Juko is still going strong for a few more weeks in July. Friday was “Pajama Day” at JUKO and the kids as well as counselors wore their PJ’s to the Richmond Art Museum where they had lunch on the lawn and then went inside to watch “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” in the theatre. Fun field trips like the above, and pool days have gone on all summer including a visit from the fire department to spray the kids a couple of times a month.
Another offering from the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department is the Outdoor Movie series. Last night hundreds of families settled in at dusk for “Yogi Bear” at the Fairview elementary lawn.
An art portfolio created by a student of the arts in the parks program
Concessions, bouncers, games offered by the JUKO program, light up necklaces and a 50/50 drawing were included in the festivities.
This year the movies have been shown at schools and in neighborhoods within walking distance of the area. It has been fun to visit different sites each time a movie is shown.
Coming up….the Outdoor Concert Series starts in August
Some of the happy people who make the summer programs possible
Each week a new band will perform live at the hill in Glen Miller Park. Many genres of music are included in the month long music celebration. For more information on the programs the park is offering you can visit their Facebook site under “Richmond Parks & Recreation” for updates.
Many families have enjoyed all the great things the parks have offered this summer, thanks to the Richmond Parks and Recreation Dept.
To see more pictures of summer events by RPRD you can visit Go Wayne County’s facebook site.
2011 Summer Photo Contest Update
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau/Jade Matters Photography
2011 Summer Photo Contest – Powered by G1013
Purpose of the Contest:
- To develop awareness of and interest in Wayne County’s varied attractions and activities
- To increase awareness and appreciation of Wayne County’s landscape and architecture
- To increase our interactions with Wayne County residents and visitors (including but not limited to facebook, Flickr, e-mail, etc.)
- To increase our residents’ and visitors’ appreciation of art and art-related activities
- To increase our digital photo library, for use in online (facebook, website, blogs), print publications (i.e. brochures, postcards, calendars, etc.) and/or photo exhibits
- It’s fun!
How to Enter:
The public (visitors and residents) are invited to submit original digital images taken in Wayne County during the summer months of 2011, to illustrate where they would go or what they would do in the area if they were a visitor here.
Photos are to be taken of attractions, exhibits/displays, public art, landscapes, historical buildings, etc. and people engaged in activities/actions – either as spectators or participants — at Wayne Co. events and attractions (museums, parks, restaurants, festivals, etc.)
Photos (at least 300 dpi) will be submitted via facebook, e-mail, Flickr and disk/jumpdrive between Memorial Day and September 30, 2011 and will be judged both by a panel of judges (Grand Prize) and by Facebook fans (Popular Prize). Winners will receive prizes to be donated by area attractions and businesses.
Grand Prize Winner (to be determined by panel of judges) will receive:
- $50 Gas Card
- Digital Photography Class from Richmond Art Museum worth $70
- Gift Card Combo Pack worth $30 from Local Restaurants Galo’s, Olde Richmond Inn, and Ainsley’s Café
- Richmond Symphony Ticket Vouchers (2)
- Tiffany Style Butterfly Lamp from Richmond Furniture Outlet
- Possibly more
Popular Prize Winner (to be determined by facebook fans) will receive:
- $50 Gas Card
- Warm Glow Gift Basket worth $25
- Gift Card Combo Pack worth $30 from 5th Street Bagels, Café 51 & Greens Fork Diner
- Richmond Symphony Ticket Vouchers (2)
- T-shirt from Cope Environmental Center
- Specialty Crayon Pack from Crayon Mavens
- Possibly more
Rules, Policies & Procedures:
Those who submit photographs must be at least 16 years of age.
Staff/Volunteers of WCCTB & their immediate family members (spouse, parent, sibling or child) are not eligible.
Only the person who took the photo may enter it; the photo must be an original and may not have been previously published; the person submitting it must own all rights to the photo and will continue to own all rights, however by submitting the photo to the contest the submitter grants the WCTTB a royalty-free, perpetual, non-exclusive license to display, distribute, reproduce, and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, for any Tourism related purpose, including, but not limited to advertising and promotional materials, its website, exhibition, and commercial products. The WCCTB will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.
Entries are to be digital photos, either black & white or color, at least 300 dpi, with no borders, frames, text or other graphic treatments other than cropping, tonal and color corrections.
Candid, not unnatural-looking posed shots of people are encouraged; no photo containing lewd or illegal activities will be accepted.
Photos are to be submitted electronically either by posting them on our www.facebook.com/visitrichmondin fan page, e-mailing them to jdishman@visitrichmond.org, or submitting them on our www.flickr.com/photos/visitrichmondin page.our www.flickr.com/photos/visitrichmondin You may also save the photos to a disk or jumpdrive and drop them off at the Old National Road Welcome Center, 5701 National Road East, Richmond, IN.
When submitting via e-mail, please include “Summer Photo Contest Entry” in your subject; when submitting via facebook, please include “Summer Photo Contest Entry” in your caption; when submitting a disk or jumpdrive in person, please include a note that says “Summer Photo Contest Entry” and your contact information.
There is no limit on how many photos you may submit.
Those submitted via e-mail or disk will be posted on facebook by WCCTB within 2 days of us receiving them, when possible.
Entries will be judged both by a panel of “experts” and via fans on facebook.
Facebook fans are encouraged to “like” those photos which they feel meet the standards listed below. “Likes” will be tallied after Sept. 30, 2011.
Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality and the effectiveness conveying the beauty or interesting features of Wayne County.
WCCTB reserves the right to disqualify any photo for any reason.
If you have questions, please contact Julie at jdishman@visitrichmond.org or 765-935-8687.
2011 Home and Garden Tour Next Weekend!
July 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Property on Pottershop Road
by Myra Baldwin
Ruth Bane and Myra Baldwin started the first annual Historic Centerville Home and Garden Tour in 2010. Ruth and Myra plan to do this annually as long as they can find worthy gardens, kitchens, and homes. Their goal is to find those property owners who have done the yard work themselves. Creativity is important and as long as the property is in Wayne County – it qualifies.
This year, one of the properties is on Potter Shop Road and the dry creek bed is well worth the drive to see. Diane Price went to farmers and asked if she could pick up rocks out of their fields for her project. She is a hard worker and her husband Jim works right along with her. She is always on the lookout for starts and will also share what she has in her yard if there is enough to dig up.
You will find that this year’s property owners probably have dirt under their fingernails, a smile, and a willingness to share their expertise with all who visit. The $5 ticket will get you a day of entertainment and fellowship that you will not soon forget.
Historic Centerville will be hosting its second annual Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets may be bought for $5 on the day of the tour at the Centerville Farmer’s Market for $5 each.
For more information on this year’s tour or future tours, email Myra Baldwin at myrabaldwin@netzero.net or Ruth Bane at rhbane39@aol.com
Dry Creek Bed - Property on Pottershop Road
Petunias in backyard of property on Pottershop Road
Where’s YOUR Fireworks?
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With the holiday weekend upon us, the buzz around Wayne County is sizzling with talk about which fireworks displays to go see this weekend.
If you can’t get enough of the excitement in the air as the night sky blazes in glory to celebrate America’s birthday, then Wayne County is the place to be!
With a different show every night, you can get your fill of 4th of July Fireworks. Start off Friday night in Fountain City, then Richmond on Saturday afternoon for fun, music and good food. Cambridge City is continuing their 175th Anniversary on Sunday as they light up the night sky. Hagerstown will be wrapping up the fun-filled holiday weekend on Monday night.
For more information, including specific locations, Click Here for GWC Events Calendar.
Calling All Blues Bands and Artists…
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Attention All Blues Bands! You could be Starr-Gennett’s official “Blues Band (or Artist) of the Year”! First place wins the title, $500, and 8 hours of studio time.
Starr-Gennett Foundation is looking for the best regional blues bands or artist to battle for the title at this year’s “Mo’ Blues Festival”. Enter today by sending an email with either a link to your band’s demos or just send a few mp3s.
The contest will take place from 2-4:00 p.m. at the Walk of Fame Music Festival on September 10. The top two bands will battle for the victory at 6:00 p.m., just before the featured evening Concert. Deadline to enter is July 15, 2011.
Send submissions including contact name, band name, and music links or demos, to:
Terri Hardy ~ thardy@starrgennett.org
Or call (765) 962-2860 for more information
WCCTB Collaborates with Area Businesses to Promote Summer Photo Contest
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Gennett Building in the Gorge
The Wayne County Convention & Tourism Bureau announced their 1st Summer Photo Contest today. The contest, sponsored by Jade Matters Photography, with assistance from G101.3, was created by the Bureau in an effort to increase our residents’ and visitor’s awareness and appreciation of Wayne County’s many attractions, activities, and beauty, while also developing the Bureau’s digital library. It will also be a fun way to interact with our residents and visitors while documenting an eventful summer in Wayne County.
Residents and visitors are invited to submit digital images that illustrate their experiences in Wayne County during the summer months. Photos are to be taken of attractions, exhibits/displays, public art, landscapes, historical buildings, etc. and people engaged in activities/actions – either as spectators or participants — at Wayne Co. events and attractions (museums, parks, restaurants, festivals, etc.)
Photos (at least 300 dpi) will be submitted via facebook, e-mail and disk between before between Memorial Day and September 30, 2011 and will be judged both by a panel of judges (Grand Prize) and by facebook fans (Popular Prize). Winners will receive prizes donated by area attractions and businesses, such as $50 gas cards; gift cards from locally-owned restaurants Galo’s, Olde Richmond Inn, 5th Street Bagels, Ainsley’s Café, The Café 51, and Greens Fork Dinner; a gift basket from Warm Glow Candles; a lamp from Richmond Furniture Gallery; a Digital Photography Class from Richmond Art Museum; a T-shirt from Cope Environmental Center; a kids specialty crayon pack from Crayon Mavens, and possibly more to be announced at a future date.
Those who are interested in participating in the contest should visit the “Event” tab at www.facebook.com/visitrichmondin for details and rules, or contact Julie Dishman at 765-935-8687 or jdishman@visitrichmond.org. They may also visit the Old National Road Welcome Center at 5701 National Road East in Richmond to pick up the complete rules.
A flyer is being created to display at area businesses, attractions and organizations; if you would like to display the flyer, or if you would like a larger quantity of 1/2 page handouts for your customers, please contact Julie
2011 RAM Secret Garden Tour
June 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
EVENT: 2011 RAM Secret Garden Tour
VENUE: RICHMOND ART MUSEUM
350 Hub Etchison Parkway
Richmond, Indiana 47374
DATES: Saturday & Sunday, June 25th & 26th
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
(Rain or Shine!)
DESCRIPTION
Shhhhh! Come closer! We want to let you in on something. The Richmond Art Museum would like to invite you to the 11th Annual Secret Garden Tour, Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th!
This beloved fundraiser and RAM classic will once again feature beautiful gardens and landscaped lawns in the Richmond community.
A surprise addition to the 2011 tour will be access to some of the homes on the tour list! And, RAM will again host a boutique of unique decorative ironwork and plants to dress up your own secret garden! You won’t want to miss the 2011 Secret Garden Tour! Oh, and we won’t be mad if you tell someone else our little secret!
Bonus Features on the 2011 Secret Garden Tour
- A floral design show by Petal and Stem Garden Club!
- The Richmond Association of Realtor’s presents “A Parade of Homes” which will be held along the route of the Secret Garden Tour!
TICKETS
$10 each. For further information, visit our website at www.richmondartmuseum.org or call (765) 966-0256. Tickets may be purchased at the Richmond Art Museum, or at the First Bank Richmond main branch. You may purchase tickets in advance or on either day of the event.
RICHMOND ART MUSEUM
350 Hub Etchison Parkway
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-0256
http://www.richmondartmuseum.org/
MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday – Friday 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM
Closed Mondays and Saturdays
JUKO Is Back Again This Year! Another Fun Choice For The Kids This Summer
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Press Release
JUKO 2010
Parks Department Offers Summer Camp Filled with Fun Activities
JUKO 2010
Richmond Parks and Recreation will once again be hosting their free, summer day camp, Just Us Kids Outdoors (J.U.K.O.) from June 13th- July 22nd for children entering grades 1-6 in the fall. Activities include swimming twice a week at the Cordell Municipal Pool, Friday field trips, noncompetitive games, arts and crafts, and more. Each day of camp, the children receive a free lunch prepared by Richmond Community Schools through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Children not attending camp are still able to receive a lunch at the five locations camp is offered.
Morning sessions of J.U.K.O. are held at Springwood Lake Park and Vaile Elementary School from 9am-Noon. Afternoon sessions of J.U.K.O. are held at Glen Miller Park and Mary Scott Park from 1-4pm.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays both morning and afternoon sessions meet at the Cordell Municipal Pool
Municipal Pool, Richmond
Morning campers benefit from the pool being closed to the public. “For parent’s who are concerned about their child’s swimming experience, the morning sessions are a great fit. Besides swim lesson attendees, we are the only ones at the pool,” shares camp director Blair Beach, Community Recreation Coordinator for the parks department. The program will also implement a new swimming evaluation program this year, through a kit from Church Mutual Insurance Company. Children will be evaluated on their swimming level by the lifeguards and receive color coded bracelets which designate what areas of the pool they are able to swim in.
On Fridays, the camp will attend field trips to The Skate, Hayes Arboretum and Family Fitness just to name a few. 5th and 6th grade campers also attend special field trips on Monday.
Counselors for the program are certified in CPR and First Aid, attend a one-week training camp, and pass a police background and sex offender’s check prior to camp.
J.U.K.O. is free!
Lunch time at JUKO 2010
but a $10 donation is appreciated to help buy t-shirts and water bottles for the campers. To register, please visit the Parks Department Administration Office located next to the Glen Miller Park Playground between 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. There is no registration deadline or cap on enrollment.
CONTACT:
- Blair Beach, Community Recreation Coordinator
- Richmond Parks & Recreation
- Phone: (765) 983-7426
- Fax: (765) 983-7279
- Email: BBeach@richmondindiana.gov
News From Cope Environmental Center, Centerville IN: Vote Soon!
May 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
From the director:
The Cope Environmental Center, in Centerville IN, is entered into a contest to receive a remarkable video production package from a great company from Indianapolis. Winning a package like this would be a fantastic opportunity for the Center! Please take two minutes to vote for CEC and forward it to others who would be inclined to vote. Thank you for taking the time! The voting form can be found at http://realsimplevideo.com/online-video-contest/ . (You do not need a Twitter account to vote, so don’t let the wording throw you!)
Upcoming Event: (Continues through summer)
Yoga for a Cause
Join Beatree Yoga for Saturday morning sessions in the natural environment of Cope Environmental Center! Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothes. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Date(s): (weather permitting) May 21st, then continuing throughout the summer (other dates TBD)
Time: 9:30am
Place: CEC
Fee: Special rate of $5! (1/2 of the fee supports CEC!)
For more information, go to their website to see all the wonderful things offered for all ages this summer. Get out, get healthy and support our wonderful environment in Wayne County.
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