A crazy car derby is being planned for the May 6 First Friday and teams are needed. First Friday is from 5 to 9 p.m. and the theme is “Derby Days.” People are invited to form teams for the crazy car derby. Rules for the derby are the vehicle must have three to four wheels, three to five people participating, one steering mechanism, and no motor, according to Paula Bowman, planning chairwoman. Bowman said the goal is to have 10-12 cars registered for the race. Prizes will be awarded for creativity. People interested in forming a team can e-mail Bowman at courthousecoffee@comcast.net Lake City Roller Dolls will scrimmage during First Friday. There will be a diaper derby for babies and toddlers sponsored by Teens and Tots and Babe. The entry fee is items for moms including diapers, formula, and pacifiers. Sign up will be on May 6. Downtown merchants will challenge each other in a creative hat derby the week prior to and the day of First Friday. Winners will be by a penny a vote on First Friday. People are encouraged to wear Derby style hats during First Friday. May is National Health Screening Month. Kosciusko Community Hospital will provide health screenings during First Friday, and there will be a bench press contest for people who can bench press their weight the most times. Magical Meadows is sponsoring a hobby horse race for children and adults with teams of 4 to 5 riding on one horse. Joe’s Garage will be playing throughout the evening at the corner of the courthouse. M.L. Motorsports will display its race car and trailor in front of Vision It Now on Buffalo Street. Downtown businesses will offer food and drink specials.
