Summertime's Here! Let's Go Swimming in Oldham County!

You need to look no further for something fun to do this weekend. The John W. Black Aquatic Center in Buckner, KY (Oldham County) is officially opening Saturday, May 28!

This pool is huge and your kids will love it! It has a lap pool, a kid's pool with a large umbrella spout showering water, a diving board, and even a sliding board!

Pool hours are Mondays through Saturdays, 12-7 pm, and Sundays 1-6 pm through September 10. Admission is as follows:

• Ages 13-59       $5.00
• Ages   3-12       $4.00
• Ages 60 & up    $3.00
• Ages 2 & under  FREE

If you enjoy yourself and think you'll be going a lot, you can get a summer pool pass to save money. Family of 4 - $250.00, Family of 3 - $200.00, Family of 2 - $150.00, Individual 13 & up - $100.00, and Senior - $90.00. The pool can be rented on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings - call 502-225-0656 for reservations and prices.

There are rules..you must age 13+ to enter alone. You must be 42" tall with swimming skills to go down the slide. You cannot bring coolers, food, or glass. (There is a snack bar available to purchase food and drinks.) If the pool is closed due to weather, NO REFUNDS.

Beginning Wednesday, June 1, you may participate in water fitness classes - 8 classes for $36.00. No swimming skills are needed, and you can even keep your hair dry! Or you can have swim lessons $54.00 for six lessons. Call Laura at the Oldham County Parks & Recreation at 502-225-0656 for more information (if during pool hours, you may call the Aquatic center at 502-225-0655).

There is always a 4th of July celebration beginning at 2:00 pm with singing, flag ceremony, pool races, greased watermelon dive, and fireworks at 10:00 in adjoining Wendell Moore Park. There is always something fun to do in Oldham County, KY!



Third Thursday Concert Series at Yew Dell Gardens, Oldham County KY

For all you music lovers in Oldham County KY, the Yew Dell Gardens will be hosting this month's Third Thursday Concert Series on May 19, 2011 at 7:00-8:30 pm.

This month's series features the band Appalatin, which is a unique blend of Latino, Appalachian, and world folk music, and includes original songs written by the band members. All the instruments used by the band are acoustic.


<Listen to some of the songs of Appalatin>

You can even come early for a picnic on the grounds. (The Red Pepper Cafe in Crestwood can deliver a boxed dinner for you if you call Red Pepper at 502-241-8280. )

The concert will be held in the Gheens Barn at Yew Dell Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Road , Crestwood, Kentucky. Cost will be $20, or $15 for members. For more information call Yew Dell Gardens at 502-241-4788.

Weekend in Agrabah

There's a party in Agrabah! Well, technically, at the Oldham County Schools Arts Center in Crestwood, Kentucky. The Youth Theatre program under the direction of Kathie Davis presents, "Aladdin Jr."

Performances are open to the public on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, May 14, 2011 will have two performances, one at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Tickets are only $8.

You'll see all your favorite characters on the stage, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie. They will be performing all your favorite Aladdin songs such as "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me." I know you'll want to sing along!

For more information and to purchase tickets call the Oldham County Schools Arts Center 502-241-6018 or visit their website.

Do You Feel Like Kicking Something?

Photo courtesy of Jayel Aheram

Do you feel like kicking something? Well, here's something you can kick around without being so destructive - a kickball! That sounds like a fun thing to do! 

In Oldham County, the Oldham County Parks & Recreation will be holding an Adult Co-ed Kickball League on Monday evenings beginning May 23, 2011. There will be a mandatory Captains Meeting May 18 at 6:30 at the John W. Black Community Center. 

League fees are $200.00 for a team of 10 players. (That's not so bad - $20.00 a person!) Teams are guaranteed up to 9 games and a single elimination tournament. League and tournament winners will receive T-shirts. All games will be played at the Wendell Moore softball complex. 

For more information contact the Oldham County Parks & Recreation at 502-225-0655. Be sure to fill out this form.

So, get your kickers on and have a great time! 



These fun things to do in Louisville and Oldham County are brought to you by The Brenda Doll Team, Keller Williams Realty Louisville East - we hope you enjoy them! If you know of anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home in Louisville KY or Oldham County, please call us at 502-639-9303.