DECLARATIONS of Independence, Summer 2017 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PARKS AND RECREATION EVENTS 2017 Visit www.cityofindependence.org and the City’s Facebook page for updates. Call Parks and Recreation Director Nita Brake at (859) 363-2934 or email nbrake@cityofindependence.org for further information.*Program registration forms are available on the City’s website or at the City Building. JUNE 23 Deadline for Fourth of July Parade applications 23 Magic Show 7 p.m. Jason the Great at the Donna Yeager Amphitheater in Memorial Park (Jack Woods Parkway). JULY 7 Art in the Park – Painting an Animal on Canvas 10 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park Shelter. Child Only Fee $13 ($10 if paid by June 30); Mommy/Daddy and Child Fee $20 - 2 paintings ($15 if paid by June 30). **All Art in the Park programs held at Memorial Park. 8 Movie Night Sing at dusk (9:30 p.m.). **All Movie Nights held at the Donna Yeager Amphitheater in Memorial Park at dusk. 13 to August 17 Summer Fitness Classes – 6 week session – THURSDAY ONLY – R.I.P.P.E.D ($42) at 6:15 p.m.; Slow FlowYoga ($52) at 7:15 p.m. Ten percent discount for paid registration of both classes. Held at the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center (Jack Woods Parkway). 14 Art in the Park –Wire Sculpture 10 a.m.to noon.Child Only Fee $12 ($9 if paid by July 7); Mommy/Daddy and Child Fee $20 - 2 sculptures ($14 if paid by July 7). 21 Art in the Park – Mosaic Flower Pot 10 a.m. to noon. Child Only Fee $13 ($10 if paid by July 14); Mommy/Daddy and Child Fee $20 - 2 pots ($15 if paid by July 14). 21 Arts Unkorked 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Create a canvas painting with professional instructor Laurie Groseclose. Classes at the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center. Cost is $40.Art supplies and snacks included.BYOB.Space limited to 20 people. Check the City’s website for the featured painting, registration form and other information. 28 Art in the Park – Basket Weaving 10 a.m. to noon. Child Only Fee $12 ($9 if paid by July 21); Mommy/Daddy and Child Fee $20 - 2 baskets ($15 if paid by July 21). AUGUST 12 Movie Night The Lego Batman Movie. 25 Arts Unkorked 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. SEPTEMBER 5 to October 12 Fall Fitness 1 Classes – 6 week session – R.I.P.P.E.D and GentleYoga (Tuesday); Barre and Slow FlowYoga (Thursday). 9 Madcap Puppets – Jules & Verne’s Excellent Adventure 7 p.m. at the Donna Yeager Amphitheater in Memorial Park. 15 The Children’sTheatre of Cincinnati presents Dr. Seuss’s –The Cat in the Hat 7 p.m. at the Donna Yeager Amphitheater in Memorial Park. 25 Arts Unkorked 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. OCTOBER 17 to November 21 Fall Fitness 2 Classes – 5 week session – R.I.P.P.E.D and GentleYoga (Tuesday); Barre and Slow FlowYoga (Thursday). 20 Arts Unkorked 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. NOVEMBER 11 Fourth Annual Independence Ball –Veteran’s Day Dinner Dance Email mayor@cityofindependence.org for further information. DECEMBER 2 Annual ChristmasWalk (21st year!) 5 Fitness Open House – Early Bird Registration for 2018 Winter 1 Fitness Classes. 9 Breakfast with Blitzen and Friends Tickets go on sale in November. 7 to December 28 Fall Fitness 3 Classes – 4 week session –THURSDAY ONLY Details on the Independence Celebration (June 30/July 1) on Page 4 *Movie Nights and The Children’s Theatre presentation co-sponsored by the Kenton County Public Library William E. Durr Branch. Movie Night refreshments sponsored by Community Family Church.