VERB Program Concludes With Grand Finale July 31
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Central Kentucky tweens (9-13-year-olds) have the whole month of July to continue to choose their VERB.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s popular VERB Summer Scorecard program is in full swing this month, with fitness activities happening all over town.

The summer of fun concludes with the Grand Finale on Friday, July 31, 6-8:30 p.m. at Southland Aquatic Center.

At the finale, participants will be eligible to win Nintendo Wii packages, iPod Shuffles, bicycles, skateboards and many other prizes.

Leading up to the finale, the program encourages kids to be active by offering free or reduced prices to various summer activities in the area for kids who present their VERB cards.

Participating businesses include Champ’s, Paintball Hill, Lexington Gymnastics Center, Bounce U, Collins Bowling Centers, Lexington Ice Center, Kids Place and more. Summer camp discounts are available at Alpha Farm, Fantasia Farm and more.

Participants keep track of their activity on a Scorecard, available online at www.verbsummerscorecard.com or at Lexington-Fayette County Public Library branches and all three YMCA locations.

All Scorecard participants who register and track their activity hours online or bring a completed or partially completed scorecard to the finale will receive a prize package.
Info: 288-2473
www.verbsummerscorecard.com

The annual Dennis Johnson Football Clinic will be held July 1 and 2 at the Nutter Field House on UK’s campus. The camp will run 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and is for ages 7-14. Lunch will be provided. Johnson is a former UK and NFL star. Former UK standouts Jared Lorenzen and Craig Yeast will appear at the camp this year, along with former Wildcat Keenan Burton, who plays wide receiver for the St. Louis Rams. Also appearing at the camp will be Jason Dunn, a former Eastern Kentucky star and NFL tight end. The cost is $100 per camper with 25% off for multiple family members.
Info: (859) 684-1610
www.dennisjohnsonfootball.com

The University of Kentucky Art Museum will unveil its latest exhibit -- “Kentucky Folk: Art from the UK HealthCare Collection” on July 11. The exhibit consists of more than 80 folk art figures and sculptures, paintings and canes by Kentucky’s folk artists. This will be the first exhibition of the collection, which was assembled to be part of the new Arts in Healing program at UK Hospital. The exhibit runs through Sept. 20.
Info: 257-5716
www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

Southland Christian Church invites young mothers to join its MUMs ministry that focuses on the needs of today’s mothers. Meetings include food, teaching, discussion and creative activities. Care is provided for children up to age 5.
Register between July 13 and Aug. 8 at www.mysouthland.org or call 224-1687.

The Living Arts & Science Center is organizing a dozen art classes on Tuesday and Thursday nights in July for teens and adults. Topics include drawing and composition, Photoshop, digital art, Chinese ink brush and more. Classes range in price from $10 to $100.
Info: 252-5222
www.lasclex.org

Clark County is providing a summer food service program for children ages 18 and under at the following locations:
Shearer Elementary: 7:30-8 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon.
Central Elementary: 8-8:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.
Clark Alternative School: 7:30-8 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon.
Sequoia Village, Emmanuel Baptist Church and College Park: 11 a.m.- noon.
George Rogers Clark High: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Info: (859) 595-0056.