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May 25, 2007

NASCAR FAN WEEKEND

WINCHESTER - Join in the fifth annual weekend devoted to NASCAR at Fort Boonesborough State Park! There will be camper decoration and favorite driver contests, crafts, and many more activities. You will be shown the Indy 500, the Busch Race and the Coca Cola 600 on a big screen satellite television. The event is for registered campers only. Call (859) 527-3131, ext. 218 for more information.

SUMMER OF

SHAKESPEARE

LEXINGTON - In association with Actors Guild of Lexington, Dancing Five Kicks off Lexington's Summer of Shakespeare at the Downtown Arts Center. This Pick Up Performance Company Production is an hour-long presentation combining dance, dialogue, music and film at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 for adults, $18 for seniors and $15 for students. Call (859) 225-0370 for tickets.

INVITATION

RODEO

LEXINGTON - The annual Kentucky High School Invitation Rodeo will be at the Kentucky Horse Park today through Sunday. The best high school athletes in the region will compete. The rodeo is not included in Horse Park admission and there is a fee for parking. For more information, call (859) 484-2214.

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LEXINGTON

LEGENDS

LEXINGTON - The Lexington Legends take on Augusta at 7:05 p.m. at Applebee's Park. Game times are subject to change. Visit www.lexingtonlegends.com for more information.

'THE

PHILADELPHIA

STORY'

LEXINGTON - See Philip Barry's classic American comedy "The Philadelphia Story" this weekend at the Carriage House Theatre. Its tale of tabloid spying on the lifestyles of the rich and famous holds currency in today's celebrity-transfixed culture. Directed by David Senator. Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 to $14. Call (859) 225-0370.

LEXINGTON

LEGENDS

LEXINGTON - The Lexington Legends take on Augusta at 7:05 p.m. at Applebee's Park. Game times are subject to change. Visit www.lexingtonlegends.com for more information.

5K/2K RACE

WILMORE - Dogs and their owners are invited to walk or run to help raise funds for the Jessamine Humane Society at 9 a.m. at Ichthus Farm in Wilmore. The entrance fee for either distance is $15 and a bag or can of dog or cat food. For more information visit www.skelterfortheshelter.org. or call (859) 885-8318.

POOLA

PALOOZA!

LEXINGTON - Kick off summer swimming season with a splash at Poolapalooza! This pool party at Southland Aquatic Center from noon to 4 p.m. will include free admission to the aquatic center, music games, door prizes and many more fun surprises for the entire family. For more information, call (859) 288-2973.

BLOOD DRIVE

WINCHESTER - Give blood and save a life! The Central Kentucky Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive in the Recreation Hall of the campground at Fort Boonesborough State Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All donors will receive a T-shirt, a gift, and be entered into the door prize drawings for gift certificates from the park and area businesses. Open to the public. Call (859) 527-1313 ext. 218.

WILD WEST

WEEKEND

GEORGETOWN - Whispering Woods Riding Stables invites you to have Old West fun and games for the whole family at its Wild West Weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday. There will be trail rides, pony rides, goose bingo, raffles, sand art, food, a cactus toss, petting zoo and much more. Vendors are welcome. Friday will also be Horse Tradin' Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (502) 570-9663 or visit www.whisperingwoodstrails.com.

'HURRICANE

ON THE BAYOU'

LOUISVILLE - The IMAX film "Hurricane on the Bayou" will be showing at the Louisville Science Center's IMAX Theatre today through January. Experience the effects of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most devastating disasters in American history. The center is located at 727 W. Main St. For more information, call (502) 561-6100 or visit www.louisvillescience.org.

JOE NICHOLS

IN ASHLAND

ASHLAND - Country singer Joe Nichols will be live at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland. Visit www.paramountartscenter.com or call (606) 327-2046 for more information.

STORYTELLING

AND S'MORES

LOUISVILLE - Join us as we gather 'round the campfire and listen to old folk tales at Picnic Grove in E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road. A $5 fee per family includes a s'mores snack. For more information, visit http://parks.ky.gov/stateparks/ep/events.htm or call (502) 429-7270.

TUNES IN THE

VINES

MIDWAY - Make summer memories with Equus Run's Summer Saturday Tunes in the Vines. Soak up sun and the brilliant view of the countryside while listening to the Ray Byrd Band in the garden of Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Road. Ray Byrd performs a mixture of jazz, blues and popular standards both instrumental and vocal. The event is free and open to the public. Visit www.equusrunvineyards.com for more information.

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SERVICE

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