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Parks & Recreation News

Thursdayday, May 31, 2007

CLINTON LAKE SOFTBALL COMPLEX BATTING CAGES UNAVAILABLE
LAWRENCE-Batting cages at the Clinton Lake Softball Complex, 5101 Speicher Rd., will be temporarily unavailable for public use until maintenance is completed. click for more.




Wednesday, May 30, 2007

STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN SUMMER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
LAWRENCE – Several Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department adult classes in art, dance, fitness, computers and other hobby classes begin next week and still have space available. click for more.




Wednesday, May 30, 2007

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE IN SUMMER CLASSES FOR KIDS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to accept enrollment in children’s classes beginning next week, including Creepy Crawlies, Messy Hands, Tippy Toes, Gotta Dance and the first week of Mini-Munchkin Camp. click for more.




Wednesday, May 30, 2007

LAWRENCE CITY BAND CONCERT SERIES TO BEGIN TONIGHT
LAWRENCE- The Lawrence City Band will kickoff its summer concert series at 8 p.m. tonight at historic South Park’s William Kelly Bandstand with a Memorial Day Concert. click for more.




Wednesday, May 23, 2007

OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO OPEN FOR SUMMER SEASON
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the Outdoor Aquatic Center will open for the summer season this weekend. click for more.




Tuesday, May 22, 2007

FOURTH ANNUAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC PLANNED
LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self, along with Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, are once again hosting a golf classic to benefit the Parks and Recreation Department’s Wee Folks Scholarship Fund. click for more.




Tuesday, May 22, 2007

STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN MINI-MUNCHKIN CAMP
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department offers children a great way to spend time during the summer months through Mini-Munchkin Camp. click for more.




Thursday, May 17, 2007

COMMUNITY BUILDING GYMNASIUM TO BE CLOSED FOR REFINISHING
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., will close its gymnasium, weight room and locker rooms Monday through Wednesday, May 21 to 23, for floor refinishing. click for more.




Tuesday, May 15, 2007

EAGLE BEND TEMPORARILY REDUCED TO NINE HOLES
LAWRENCE- With the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releasing water from the Clinton Lake Dam, Eagle Bend Golf Course, 1250 E. 902 Rd., will temporarily shut down its back nine holes to play. click for more.




SKATEBOARD COMPETITION TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE –Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is teaming up with Douglas County SAFE KIDS Coalition and White Chocolate to hold a skateboard competition and safety clinic. click for more.




Wednesday, May 2, 2007

BIG RIGS FOR LIL’ KIDS PROGRAM TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will hold Big Rigs for Lil’ Kids, a program designed to give children an opportunity to see a variety of large trucks up close. click for more.




Wednesday, May 2, 2007

CAUSE A RACQUET AT THE TENNIS BLOCK PARTY
LAWRENCE-Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and First Serve Tennis are teaming up to bring Lawrence the biggest tennis block party ever. click for more.




Tuesday, May 1, 2007

NASH DASH TO BENEFIT YOUTH OF LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE -Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department along with the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center are teaming up again to host the 6th annual Nash Dash Fun Run/Walk. click for more.




Tuesday, May 1, 2007

ENROLLMENT IN LPRD YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS ONGOING
LAWRENCE- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department enrollment for youth summer camps is currently underway. click for more.