Parks & Rec News: Summer Concert Series To Kickoff Soon

by Greg Hudson
On May 27, 2016 the Parks and Recreation department will kickoff the first of five live concerts planned at Chalybeate Park for this summer. We will feature a variety of music including rock, country, gospel, bluegrass, and end the summer with a 50's & 60's night in September. Here is a tentative schedule of the concert dates and scheduled performers:
Date                Start Time                 Location                      Group                                    Style
 
27 May 2016   6:00pm                        Chalybeate Park           Blackgold                                Rock
24 June 2016   6:00pm                        Chalybeate Park           Double Nothing                     Country
29 July 2016    6:00pm                        Chalybeate Park           Conner McDowell                 Gospel/Bluegrass
27 Aug 2016    6:00pm                        Chalybeate Park           TBA                                         TBA
24 Sep 2016    6:00pm                        Chalybeate Park           TBA                                         50’s/60’s
 
Summer Day Camp
 Parks and Recreation will hold two different day camps during the summer break from school. The camps are designed for individuals ages 8 – 14 and will be limited to the first 30 to register and pay. The registration fee is $10 per session. Please contact Parks and Rec for more information at 270-597-9103 and leave a message.
 
Freedom Festival
The Freedom Festival will be held at Chalybeate Park on June 24, 2016. This event will feature a community pride day where members of the community can meet and greet emergency service workers, law enforcement, and other agencies in the county that provide vital resources to our communities.
 
There will also be games, music, youth baseball and softball awards night, and a fireworks show to cap off the night. Booth rentals will also be available for $25 per 10’ X 10’ space. For more information on booth rentals call Parks and Rec at 270-597-9103.
 
Facility Rentals
Please do not forget that the Parks and Recreation has the following facilities available for rent. For more information call us at 270-597-9103.
 
Location                      Facility                          Rental Fee                   Deposit
Chalybeate Park           Meeting Room             $50 All Day                     $50
Chalybeate Park           Picnic Shelter               $25 All Day                      No Deposit
Bee Springs Park          Meeting Room             $50 All Day                    $50
Bee Springs Park          Picnic Shelter               $25 All Day                     No Deposit
Highway 70 Park         Picnic Shelters              $25 All Day                      No Deposit
  
As always, thanks for your support of Edmonson County Parks and Rec. Visit our website at ECparksandrec.com. Remember:  together, we can do great things!