DECLARATIONS of Independence, Fall/Winter 2017 6 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PARKS AND RECREATION EVENTS 2017-2018 DECEMBER 2 Independence ChristmasWalk -- 6 pm to 9 pm.Tree Lighting at 5:15 pm and Lighted Christmas Parade at 5:30 pm 5 Fitness Open House – Sign up and pay for 2018 Winter Fitness Classes for an extra discount. Visit www.cityofindependence.org and the City’s Facebook page for updates. Call Parks and Recreation Facilitator Nita Brake at (859) 363-2934 for further information. *Program registration forms are available on the City’s website or at the City Building. 9 Breakfast with Blitzen & Friends – 10 am at the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Space limited to 100 people. JANUARY 2 Accepting shelter reservations for 2018 2-Feb. 8Winter Fitness 1 Classes (6 week session) – Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu. evenings at the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center. Boot Camp, ABS, Kettle Bell, R.I.P.P.E.D., GentleYoga, Barre Intensity, Balls and Bands Training and Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga. 9-10 Northern KentuckyWinter Senior Games – Fun activities for adults ages 50 and over at the Fort Thomas Armory. Call Paul or Mary Ann at (859) 334- 2117 for more information. 12 ChristmasTree Recycling – Drop off your trees at Memorial Park on or before Jan. 11. 19 Arts Unkorked – Recreate featured artwork with our professional instructor. Classes at the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center. Art supplies and snacks included. BYOB. Space limited to 12 people. FEBRUARY 1 Accepting applications for spring ball field permits 12-Mar. 22Winter Fitness 2 Classes (6 week session) 16 Arts Unkorked 24 City of Independence turns 176 years old!! MARCH 16 Arts Unkorked 23 Deadline for spring ball field applications 24 Easter Egg Hunt – Noon at Memorial Park. For children ages 12 and under. 26-Apr. 26 Spring Fitness 1 Classes (*Note—5 week session) 28 Ball field permit lottery – 7 pm at the City Building. **TBA Madcap Puppets, Movie Nights, Art in the Park programs APRIL 20 Arts Unkorked 30-May 24 Spring Fitness 2 Classes (*Note—4 week session) MAY 7-June 6 Northern Kentucky Senior Games – Spring Edition – A month of fun activities for seniors 50 and older. 14 Sign up for summer youth programs – Forms available at the City Building, the Independence Senior Citizen and Community Center, Kenton County Public Library (William E. Durr Branch) and at www.cityofindependence.org. 21 Accepting applications for Fourth of July Parade 28 Memorial Day Parade – 10:30 am beginning at the Independence Towne Center. JUNE 14 Flag Disposal Ceremony – 7 pm at Sterling Staggs Park. 29 Deadline for Fourth of July Parade applications JULY 6-7 Independence Celebration Photo courtesy of Marc Figgins/Downtown Atwood Photo