MEDIA RELEASE

 

Date: November 10, 2023- For Immediate Release

 

DUGAN BEST RECREATION CENTER THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES

 

Food Drive for Thanksgiving Baskets – Collection Ends November 20

Dugan Best Recreation Center and Breaking the Cycle are hosting a food drive to create Thanksgiving baskets for families in the neighborhood. Canned and other non-perishable foods can be dropped off by November 20 at the following locations:

• Parks & Recreation Administrative Center – 1530 McJohnson Avenue
  • Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Closed for lunch 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Dugan Best Recreation Center – 1003 Omega Street
  • Operational Hours: Monday- Friday 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday

 

Turkey Shoot – Wednesday, November 22 at 5:00 p.m.

This annual tradition will organize participants into three different age brackets (Ages 9-13, 14-16 and 17-18) for a basketball skills competition. It will include a 3-point and free throw contest.  The lucky winner from each age group will receive a FREE turkey. Additionally, three Thanksgiving baskets will be given away.

Contact: Mike Gray at 270-687-8714 or Michael.Gray@owensboro.org.

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