Douglas County will celebrate National County Government Month with Discovery Day, a community event in the Open Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. For details, click here. The family-friendly event will highlight Douglas County’s services, programs and the employees who deliver them. TYKES

Event highlights include:

• Touch-a-truck activities featuring 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.

• Interactive games for all ages hosted by county departments, including Criminal Justice Youth Services, Administration, Clerk/Elections, GIS and Sustainability.

• Information and resources from county departments and community partners, including Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, the Treatment and Recovery Center, Engage Douglas County and LiveWell Douglas County.

• Local food trucks – Barbwire Barbecue, JB’s Tacos and Pretzelly – will be on-site offering food for purchase.