The Rockcastle Co Extension office sponsored a day of play and good health downtown Mt. Vernon one sunny Sunday afternoon. I arrived a bit late but there were still plenty of happenings: cloggers in the streets, foot races, give-aways, music, blood pressure testing, and the ROTC obstacle course. But I think the ones who enjoyed the day the most were the skateboarders and BMXers.
Community Trust Bank allowed them to skate their parking lot and skate they did. Skaters were all over that parking lot, showing off their latest tricks and flips, trying new things, chatting, laughing, making new friends and connecting with old ones, and games of S-K-A-T-E were happening everywhere. Then during the final few minutes of the day, Main Street was opened up to the skaters and bikers, boy oh boy, did these guys and girls take to the street. They were so excited to get a chance to skate without getting into trouble. I would have thought they would be exhausted after all the stunts in the parking lot but, no, they must have gotten a second wind. Up and down the street, doing ollies, flips and jumps or just skating by with the wind in their hair. It was truly enjoyable to watch their excitement and kind of contagious as well. I wanted to get out there and skate but, thankfully, I had the good sense not to give in to the moment!
Although the Main Street was re-opened to traffic, several hours later on our way to church, we stopped by to check on them, they were still going strong. I would say if success was defined by a good time then a good time was had by all! This afternoon provided the perfect opportunity for the kids to have some good, clean fun here in Mt. Vernon. I truly hope we see continued community support for future events.
Have you hugged your kid today? "C"
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