photo by: Douglas County

A child playing Jenga at a past Douglas County event.

To celebrate National County Government Month, Douglas County will host a community event to highlight services and programs and recognize the dedication of county employees.

The family-friendly event is known as Discovery Day, and it will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the Open Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper Streets, according to a press release from Douglas County.

“We’re excited to connect with our community and share the services we proudly provide,” County Administrator Sarah Plinsky said in the press release. “From maintaining roads and public safety to supporting human services and conducting elections, we’re here to serve Douglas County.”

There will be touch-a-truck activities that feature vehicles and equipment from Public Works, the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Consolidated Fire District No. 1, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and Maintenance.

Additionally, the event will have interactive games for all ages hosted by county departments like Criminal Justice Youth Services, Administration, Clerk/Elections, GIS, Appraiser and Treasurer. Activities include a Plinko board, cake walk, bounce house and scavenger hunt and more.

The event will also highlight information and resources from community partners, including Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, the Treatment and Recovery Center, Engage Douglas County and the Senior Resource Center.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be live music and a broadcast by local radio station KLWN. Attendees can also get food from local food trucks Barbwire Barbecue, JB’s Tacos and Pretzelly.