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Commission Meeting

Cooking Class for Teens

We're happy to partner with the Madison County Extension Office to offer a free cooking class for Middle & High School students. This program will meet at the Richmond Teen Center from 3:30pm-5:00pm on the following dates: September 7th, September 21st, October 12th, October 19th, November 2nd, November 16th & November 30th. Participants will learn basic cooking skills, recipes & safety. Students from Caudill & Central can ride the bus to the facility with a parent's note sent to their school. We will also have free play on Thursdays from 3pm-6pm. Register your student for Teen Center programs here: https://richmondkyparks.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs?fbclid=IwAR1O_WxLliToQ3dH0zWqyb3AOhs-QxAytAagwHybEKmmAxV7pkCZpWa3yTU Questions? Call 859-623-8753 or email parksandrec@richmond.ky.us

Monarch Fall Migration Tagging (Fall Nature Exploration Series)

Fall is here, and the Richmond Outdoor Committee is partnering with EKU Division of Natural Areas to bring you a Fall Nature Exploration Series! These family friendly events start on Saturday, September 23rd with a Monarch Fall Migration Tagging from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Taylor Fork Ecological Area (located at 1 Hancock Taylor Ln). Help capture and tag monarchs migrating through Kentucky on their way to Mexico! For more information, visit www.naturalareas.eku.edu or email naturalareas@eku.edu

Tasty Tuesdays

The History of Mills in Madison County Exhibit Opening Reception

The Irvinton House Museum will be showing "The History of Mills in Madison County", a temporary exhibit, from September 27th - October 27th, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM! The opening reception will be on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM during our last Tasty Tuesday of the 2023 season. We are so excited to showcase even a portion of this rich history that has inspired things like Millstone Festival and our very own Millstone Park. If you have any items that would represent Madison County's mill history, we would be happy to have them in the show! Contact Kenlie Chandler at (859) 623 - 8753 or at kchandler@richmond.ky.us

Movie in the Park - "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3"

MCPL Outreach is proud to partner with Richmond Parks and Recreation to bring you a night to celebrate the heroes that inspire us! The public is invited to join in the heroic action beginning at 6:00 p.m. Some of our favorite superheroes will be in attendance such as Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, Captain America, & more! We will honor our real-world heroes as well, and joining us will be representatives from the Richmond Police Department, Richmond Fire Department, Madison County CSEPP office, Richmond 911 services, Baptist Health doctors and nurses, Madison County Sheriff's office, & more! Food trucks will be on-site, as well as fun superhero-themed activities for families and children. Don't forget to stay for a showing of Marvel's smash summer hit "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3" beginning at dusk.

A Night of Hereos

MCPL Outreach is proud to partner with Richmond Parks and Recreation to bring you a night to celebrate the heroes that inspire us! The public is invited to join in the heroic action beginning at 6:00 p.m. Some of our favorite superheroes will be in attendance such as Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, Captain America, & more! We will honor our real-world heroes as well, and joining us will be representatives from the Richmond Police Department, Richmond Fire Department, Madison County CSEPP office, Richmond 911 services, Baptist Health doctors and nurses, Madison County Sheriff's office, & more! Food trucks will be on-site, as well as fun superhero-themed activities for families and children. Don't forget to stay for a showing of Marvel's smash summer hit "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3" beginning at dusk.