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Parks & Recreation Department
22nd and Sycamore Streets P.O. Box 858
Columbus, IN 47202-0858
(812)376-2680 Phone
(812)378-2892 Fax
Open 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday thru Friday
Special/Family Activities
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Festival of the Young Child
Join the Columbus Parks &
Recreation Dept., Children, Inc., and Childhood
Connections as they present the 31st annual
Festival of the Young Child featuring games, activities,
entertainment, prizes and treats for children up to age 8.
Sat., April 26, 10am-12N, Donner Center

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FREE Donner Park Variety Shows
co-sponsored with Kiwanis Club
of Columbus & AM 1010 WCSI,
Donner Park Shelterhouse, 7:00 pm
| Saturdays: |
June 14, July 19, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 |

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Bark in the Park - FREE
(co-sponsored with White River Broadcasting)
Includes information & activities
for dogs & their owners. All dogs
must be on a leash & able to socialize
with others. Don't forget your pooper
scooper!
The Indy Dog & Disc Club will
perform from 3:30-4pm & 5-5:30pm.
Sat., June 21, 3-6pm, Donner Park Shelterhouse

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Country In The Park - FREE
Country in the Park is back again! Join Columbus Parks
and Recreation, Columbus Area Arts Council & WKKG for
an evening of live country music! Concessions available for
purchase.
Sat., Aug. 23
Mill Race Park, 6-9pm

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Hospice Concert FREE
Sat., Aug 30, 7pm
Mill Race Park (rain location: Columbus North Gym)

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Mill Race Race/Mayor's Walk
5K Walk, 5K Run, 15K Run, 5K Team Run/Walk Challenge &
Kids Fun Run on Sat., Sept. 27, Mill Race Park. . For race
route information, call Mill Race at (812) 390-6912.
For registration info log on to www.millracerace.org

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All Day Picnic Basket Workshop
This large, oversized, round bucket shaped basket
will become one of your favorites. You will learn
how to weave a round base, a braided rim and a
muffled handle. Weaving experience helpful but
beginners are welcome! All weaving supplies will be furnished.
Students should bring a pair of scissors, a small screwdriver
with a flat blade, and an old towel. If you would like to bring
a sack lunch and drinks, we will have access to the kitchen.
| 454000-A6 |
Sat., June 14
9am-4pm
$56.00 |

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Noon Kid Concerts - FREE
(co-sponsored with Columbus Area Arts Council)
All shows held at Donner Park Shelterhouse at 12Noon.
| Thurs., June 12 |
Nick Lakin - Magician |
| Thurs, June 19 |
T-Rex - "Read Like a Rock Star!" |
| Thurs., June 26 |
Mad Cap Puppets presents: "Legend of Little Wolf" |

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FREE It's Showtime
"Hula, Hula, Hula" NEW
Wed, July 16, 1:30 pm
Donner Park Shelterhouse

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Girls on the Run
Bartholomew County with the help of Healthy Communities,
Columbus Park and Recreation Department and The Athlete's
Foot has been approved to start a Girls on the Run Council.
Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that
encourages preteen girls ages 8-13 to develop self-respect and
healthy lifestyles through running.
For more information, to
volunteer or make a donation, please contact Amy Macy at
812-376-7780 or tafcolumbus@comcast.net.

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FREE Fabulous Friday
(co-sponsored with
Columbus Area Arts Council)
Featuring "Gizmo Guys" - comedy/jugglers
Fri., Aug. 1, 7pm
Mill Race Park
(rain location: Donner Shelterhouse)

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FREE Family Bingo/Make Your Own Sundae Night
MUST pre-register - limited to the first 30 families with
a max.of 5 per family. Please specify actual number of
family members attending up to 5. Prizes
awarded to winners! Sundaes will be served.
| 403001-A2 |
Wed, Aug 6
6:30 - 8:30pm
Donner Center |

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Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree Concerts
Sat., Sept. 13, Mill Race Park
(rain location: Donner Center)
Sat., Nov. 15, Donner Center
Open Jam Sessions begin at 4pm
Group performances begin at 5pm
FREE (donations will be accepted).

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