Kingsport Parks & Recreation hosting inclusive talent show

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an inclusive talent show and show & tell event later this month at the V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex.

The one day event will be held on November 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Douglass Room of V.O. Dobbins (301 Louis Street). The event is free and open to people ages 5 and older.

The evening is promised to be one of talented individuals of all ages, showing off their singing, dancing or musical talents. Participants can also bring a special, personal item to show off and tell a story about.

“We have many people in our A.S.P.I.R.E. program who can dance and sing, play a musical instrument or play sports. This event is aimed at them, to let them show off their amazing talents,” said Program Coordinator Renee Ensor. “It should be an enjoyable evening, filled with some great performances.”

This event is part of the department’s A.S.P.I.R.E. (Adaptive: Sports Programs Inclusive Recreation Experiences) program. Adaptive programs are for people with disabilities or physical limitations and are designed to ensure fair and equal competition among participants.

Though the event is free, parks and recreation staff is asking for participants to register in order to know how many people plan to attend. To register, visit https://bit.ly/48aJIft. You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “talent show” in the search bar.

For information about other events, activities and programs offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.