News briefs for March 20

Water Babies class time is 4:15-4:45 p.m. and Water Toddlers class time is 5-5:30 p.m. Water adjustment classes are intended to help a child have a positive experience in the water, but will not teach them to swim. 

The classes will meet one day a week for four weeks and are 30 minutes long. Cost for the class is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.

 Classes are taught by certified instructors. Call McDowell Wellness Center at (859) 936-9355 for a detailed list of class times and levels.

Earth Day 2013 Celebration

A communitywide celebration of Earth Day will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27 at the Boyle County Fairgrounds.

A variety of activities, displays, and entertainment for children and adults will be available as well as several food booths. Live music and other programs will be held in the open pavilion. 

The Boyle County 4-H Club will be holding its fifth annual Poultry and Small Animal Auction in the main building. The Farmers Market will be open in its usual outdoor space.   

Various booths will occupy other areas. Some of the community organizations participating in the event are: Clarks Run Environmental and Educational Corp., Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge, Centre College Environmental Organization, Garden Club of Danville, Bluegrass Pride, Boyle County Recycling Center, Herrington Lake Conservation League and Danville-Boyle County Humane Society.

Anyone interested is invited to attend the next planning meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at Grayson’s Tavern in Constitution Square. 

For more information, contact Preston Miles at (859) 236-8209 or  kl_miles@bellsouth.net.