b'Parks and Recreation Events 2024AED Continued from page 6 Visit www.cityofindependence.org and the citys official Facebook Police Department to install more units. The goal is to outfitpage (The City of Independence, Kentucky) for calendar updates. police cruisers with AEDs so there will be mobile units through- All activities through October will be held at Memorial Park or the out the city. Senior Center. Watch for Facebook updates for exact locations based on weather. Call Program Coordinator Arron Cope at Assistant Fire Chief/EMS Director Phil Dietz has been working(859) 363-2941 for further information. Summer Concert Series for two years to achieve the HeartSafe Community designation.at Memorial Park sponsored by Hand in Hand Realty.A HeartSafe Community is one that has documented the chainJUNEof survival links including early access to emergency care,21Waves on WheelsPenguinsCPR and defibrillation to address cardiac emergencies for its26Arts Uncorked6:30 pmIndependence Artist helpscitizens. Dietz said installing the AEDs is one of the final stepsparticipants recreate featured artwork. Light snacksin the designation process. and art supplies provided. Participants may bring theirown snacks and BYOB. Held at the Senior Center andChief Dietz has focused on increasing awareness surroundingintended for ages 21 and older. Cost is $40 per cardiac events after attending a training in Seattle and realizingparticipant. Pre-registration is required. Details the samehow sorely Independence was lacking in that area. The successfor subsequent sessions.rate for survivability with sudden cardiac arrest in Seattle is very28Circus in the Park7 pmPresented by My Nose Turnshigh, but 50 percent of the population is trained in CPR, and AEDRed Youth Circus. Held at Memorial Park.machines are much more accessible, according to Chief Dietz. 28Art in the ParkFor every minute the heart stops, the survivability rate goesJULYdown 10 percent, Chief Dietz reported. Increasing awareness5-6Independence CelebrationDetails on pages 4-5.is something we can do for our community. I want higher10Kids Art Nightsurvivability rates here. 11Party at the Park Summer Concert SeriesThe Billy Rock Band with special guest Arlen Gun Club The IFD will be at several community events this year, includingOpening act begins at 6 pm.the Independence Celebration over the Fourth of July12Dino BuddiesReptilesweekend, offering Hands-Only CPR training. The IFD also offers16Farm Fresh Flower Bouquet WorkshopHands-Only CPR training and CPR certification training at the18Jason the Greatat the Donna Yeager Amphitheater station. Visit www.independencekyfire.org, call, or stop by theat Memorial Park.fire station to make an appointment. 19Waves on WheelsShark Cart26Raptor, Inc.MEMORIAL PARK GLOW UP! 30Arts UncorkedIf you havent seen the makeover at Memorial, come check itAUGUSTout! Just in time for all the summer activities, the hillside at1Mini Moss WallCreate lovely wall art with preservedthe park is now terraced and steps and a new walkway havemoss and floral elements. More details to come!been added to make all the events at the amphitheater more2Art in the Parkenjoyable. Speaking of the amphitheater, it recently received a6National Night OutThe city is planning an event forfresh coat of paint. Vibing at the park has never been better! the annual NNO campaign to promote police-communityPARTY AT THE PARK CONCERTpartnerships. More details to come!SERIES CONTINUES 8Party at the Park Summer Concert SeriesMichelleRobinsonConcert begins at 7 pm.If you missed Junes concert with Doghouse, no worries 9Benton Farmstheres still more music to come this summer! Pop-punk band29Arts UncorkedArlen Gun Club opens at 6 pm for The Billy Rock Band playingSEPTEMBERgroove, rock and soul on July 11. Then, Nashville recording24Arts Uncorkedartist Michelle Robinson, closes things out on Aug. 8.OCTOBERThe FREE concerts are great for the entire family! Bring a cooler24Arts Uncorkedor enjoy brews from Barleycorns Brewhouse. Grab a burger or hot dog grilled up by the Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers SoccerNOVEMBERTeam or cool off and satisfy that sweet tooth with Kona Ice or910th Annual Independence BallDetails on page 3.the Milk Train selling soft-serve ice cream and gourmet cookieDECEMBERdough.7Christmas WalkDetails in next issue!Check out theat the back of the publication for non-city related community events!7'