Splash Pad Set to Return for East Green Concert Series Opening Weekend
East Green president Mike Klepper explained that although the installation of the new high efficient circulating pump system will be delayed until mid July, the old pump system will be temporarily used in the time being with more limited hours. “We know the community is eager to see the splash pad open after a full year’s shutdown in 2020 due to Covid 19. “It’s great that this Saturday brings both an evening concert at the East Green and the opening of the splash pad,” said Klepper.
This weekend the splash pad will run Saturday from Noon to 8:00 pm, and Sunday from Noon to 6:00 pm. Trustee Andrew Kalnow added that if the old pump system is working adequately, the splash pad will be open again for the 3-day July 4th weekend. “People have been clamoring for the splash pad. It was a big hit when in opened in late August of 2019. When the new recirculating pump is up and running, the splash pad will return to a daily schedule.” Kalnow added that the Health Department has reviewed and approved the new system.
Lost State of Franklin will kick off the East Green Concert Series on Saturday night at 8:00 pm. The Concert Series is free and open to the public thanks to the many corporate sponsors of the foundation. You can bring blankets and chairs along with pets on a leash to these family-friendly events. Lost State of Franklin is a “pure Americana” band that throughout Europe and North America has performed music, “Made with our own hands”. Born in foothills and surviving the cities, Lost State of Franklin is glory and grit, dirt roads and triumph, gone days and tomorrow’s dream, overcoming and succeeding when no one expects you still exist. They are the story of lost love and a love you’ll never leave, coal mines and shiny cars, rusted trucks and relentless steam trains. They are the American story, a one-of-a-kind band which performs unforgettable songs for audiences loved like family.
