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July 23, 2012

Community Calendar

MADISON COUNTY — Through Friday

• Berea Arts Council arts day camps for children, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Berea College Knapp Hall. For details, or to register, call 985-9317.

Through Saturday

• Berea Festival of Learnshops. For details, call 986-2540 or visit www.berea.com

Today

• Kit Carson Elementary SBDM Council, 6 p.m., in school’s library.

Tuesday

• Opening reception for Pat Banks and Richard “Dick” Deane art exhibit, 6 p.m., Richmond Area Arts Center, 399 W. Water St., Richmond.

• Richmond City Commission, 6 p.m., City Hall, 239 W. Main St. Work session normally scheduled for 4:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

• Madison County School Board, 6 p.m., Madison Central High School auditorium (gymnasium entrance).

• Hwy. 330 Band, classic rock, 7 p.m., free outdoor concert in Irvine-McDowell Park.

Wednesday

• Richmond Utilities Board, 8:30 a.m., 300 Hallie Irvine St.

• Bereans for Fairness, 6:30 p.m., community room of Madison County Public Library, 319 Chestnut St., Berea.

• Madison County Health Department clinics in Richmond and Berea closed today for annual staff training.

Thursday-Aug.4

• Madison County Fair. For details, visit www.themadisoncountyfair.com

Thursday

• The Madison County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters meeting, 6 p.m., Madison County Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, room 1 New Building.

Friday

• Third Wheel, southern rock and country band, 7 p.m. free outdoor concert at Richmond Centre fountain.

• “Please Don’t Litter, free musical performance,” 7 p.m., Russel Acton Folk Center.

Saturday

• Dog Days of Summer Doggie Wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Irvine McDowell Park, Lancaster Ave., $15 small dogs, $20 large dogs, includes wash, rub, nail trim, ear cleaning, bandanna and pet photo. Proceeds benefiting the Humane Society, A.L.L. of Madison County.

• Contra Dance, 8-11 p.m., Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea; $7 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Beginner lesson from 7:30-8 p.m. For details, call 985-5501.

July 30

• Madison County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps meeting, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Morning Pointe Assisted Living Community, 1400 Gibson Bay Drive. Dinner will be served. MRC members should RSVP via email to clarindaa.sheffler@ky.gov.

July 31

• Carryin' On, country covers and originals, 7 p.m., free outdoor concert in Irvine-McDowell Park.

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    May 18, 2013 5 Photos

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