Parks & Recreation News
Friday, December 28, 2007AQUATIC ADMISSION RATES TO INCREASE
LAWRENCE - A rate increase for admission into the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatic Division facilities will go into effect Wednesday, Jan. 2, when the facilities are back in operation from the holiday. click for more.
Tuesday, December 20, 2007
EVALUATE TREES AFTER STORMS; ASSESS GROWTH POTENTIAL
LAWRENCE - With the recent ice storm, many trees were damaged throughout the community due to the weight of ice that formed on limbs and branches. click for more.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
BRUSH DROP-OFF SITE TO REMAIN OPEN ALL WEEK
LAWRENCE - Due to the amount of tree damage created by the winter weather over the past two weeks, the City of Lawrence's brush drop-off site, operated jointly by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department, will remain open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, through Friday, Dec. 21. It was originally scheduled to close Monday, Dec. 17. click for more.
Monday, December 17, 2007
TEAMWORK AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
LAWRENCE - The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the recipients of the 2007 Tom Wilkerson Teamwork Awards at its annual holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 14. click for more.
Friday, December 14, 2007
SPECIAL POPULATIONS INVITES COMMUNITY TO "BE THEIR GUEST"
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Special Populations Division's Acting 101 class will perform Beauty and the Beast at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, at Central Junior High School, 1400 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
BRUSH DROP-OFF SITE TO OPEN FRIDAY DUE TO STORM
LAWRENCE - Due to the tree damage created from this week's ice storm, the City of Lawrence's brush drop-off site operated jointly by the City's Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec 14, through Monday, Dec. 17. click for more.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
SOCCER/FUTSAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
LAWRENCE - Children wishing to participate in Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Youth Sports Division's indoor soccer/futsal program must be registered by Thursday, Jan. 3. Children who qualify for scholarships must apply by Thursday, Dec. 27, for consideration. click for more.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
FROSTY FROLIC MEET TO SHOWCASE YOUNG SWIMMERS
LAWRENCE - The area's youngest swimmers will compete in their first swim meet this weekend. The Lawrence Aquahawks' Frosty Frolic Meet will be held at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. click for more.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
WINTER RATES NOW IN EFFECT AT EAGLE BEND
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., is offering its winter special now through Feb. 28. click for more.
