AUGUSTA — The Whatever Family Festival Kids Day scheduled for Saturday has been moved from Capitol Park to the Augusta Civic Center parking lots.

The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, which is holding the event, said in a news release Tuesday that the move was needed because of excessive rainfall in recent days that has left the park wet and muddy.

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all event and performance times will remain the same. Activities include a kids stage with music, dancing and character guests such as Sparky the Fire Dog.

Nearly 100 area businesses sponsor the free festival, which typically attracts thousands of people. A full Whatever calendar is available at www.AugustaMaine.com.

Middle, high school schedules on agenda

AUGUSTA — The Board of Education meets tonight to consider a new schedule for middle and high school students at Cony High School.

Board members are also scheduled to consider selecting a new director of Capital Area Technical Center. Previous director Scott Phair retired at the end of the school year.

The board meets tonight with a closed-door session to discuss labor relations at 6. The meeting is scheduled to enter public session around 7 p.m., in the cafeteria at Capital Area Technical Center.

Board members are also scheduled to:

* Consider staff nominations, resignations and retirements, including the retirement of Fred Kahl, director of technology;

* consider selecting a new director of Title 1;

* consider accepting the bid of Coca-Cola as vending machine supplier.