Kenton County Parks & Recreation will present Skittles Championship of the World on Saturday, August 11 at Pioneer Park! That's the game, not the candy!

From Berea College's website, http://bereacc.stores.yahoo.net/skittlesgame1.html
"a Berea College diversion since 1929, Skittles has earlier origins in the 14th century French game of Quilles. Pull the string and send your spinner around the board. Topple as many pins as you can. Laugh frequently."

Anyone can play this game. That's right – anyone! Even you! Entrants will receive one "pull" at each of seven tables, representing the continents of the world, and scores will be tallied. Champions of each continent will advance to the finals where Skittles Champion of the World will be determined. You might even learn some Geography along the way!

Skittles Championship of the World will be held in Shelterhouse 1 in Pioneer Park with sign up from 10:00 to 10:30 am. Play will begin immediately following an explanation and demonstration.

If you or your group would like to help as scorekeepers or pinsetters, we can use your help. Free Kenton County Parks & Recreation t-shirts and softdrinks for volunteers! Please call me. Students: Need community service hours for school? I will be happy to sign your paperwork!
 
Pioneer Park is easy to find! From I-275, take Exit 80 (Covington/Independence) and go south on KY Hwy. 16 about one mile. You will see the park on your right before you come to the entrance. Turn right into the park, then turn right again to get to Shelterhouse 1.

Call Kenton County Recreation at (859) 525-PLAY (7529) to ask how you can help – we are always in need of volunteers and funding sponsors for our programs!

Remember, for news of upcoming programs, activities, and events to be held in Kenton County's parks, call the Parks & Recreation office at (859) 525-PLAY (7529).