Parks & Recreation News
Thursday, September 27, 2007FORESTRY DIVISION TO HOLD WOODCHIP SALE
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Forestry Division will offer woodchips for sale the first week of October at the Forestry Division facility, 1420 E. 11th St. click for more.
Friday, September 21, 2007
ROTARY ARBORETUM OPEN HOUSE PLANNED
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, along with the City of Lawrence Utilities Department, Lawrence Rotary Clubs and the Friends of the Arboretum will hold Experience the Rotary Arboretum Day 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. click for more.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
FISH’N FOR FUN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
LAWRENCE – Due to inclement weather last Saturday, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fish’N 4 Fun fishing derby has been rescheduled. click for more.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST FALL FESTIVAL FOR KIDS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence youth are invited to a kids-only night of swimming fun from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. click for more.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO OFFER LONG-COURSE LAP SWIMMING
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., will set up its competition pool for long-course lap swimming on the following weekends: Sept. 15 and 16, Sept. 22 and 23, and Sept. 29 and 30. click for more.
Friday, September 7, 2007
OKTOBERFEST TRIP FOR SENIORS OFFERS DAY OF TRADITIONAL FUN
LAWRENCE – Join the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department in celebrating Oktoberfest with a trip to Basehor, Kan., on Saturday, Oct. 13. Participants will depart at 11 a.m. from East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., and return to the center at 7 p.m. click for more.
Friday, September 7, 2007
REUNION CONCERT; CITY BAND TO HIGHLIGHT BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
LAWRENCE –A special concert will help celebrate Lawrence’s 153rd Birthday, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the William Kelly Bandstand, located in historic South Park, 1131 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
NATURE CENTER TAKES IN ANIMALS WHILE THEY ARE NURSED BACK TO HEALTH
LAWRENCE -Over 200 animals and amphibians were welcomed at Prairie Park Nature Center last night. click for more.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
SENIORS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN OPEN VOLLEYBALL AND BASKETBALL
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is now hosting free play volleyball and basketball for ages 50 and up at East Lawrence Center, 1245 E. 15th St. click for more.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
CARL KNOX NATATORIUM TO REOPEN FOR FALL SEASON
LAWRENCE – The Carl Knox Natatorium, 1901 Louisiana St., will reopen Monday, Sept. 10. click for more.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST BUCK NIGHT
LAWRENCE – All Lawrence residents will have the opportunity to swim for just $1 per person from 5 to 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr. click for more.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
FISH’N 4 FUN DESIGNED FOR LITTLE ANGLERS
LAWRENCE – Hooks, lines and worms help make the “big catch” a reality at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fish’N 4 Fun fishing derby. click for more.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
GYM TO BE OPEN TO TODDLERS
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Toddler Open Gym will begin on Monday, Sept. 10, and runs throughout the fall, winter and spring ending on May 16, 2008. click for more.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN FALL CLASSES FOR ADULTS
LAWRENCE – Several Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department adult fitness and special interest classes begin next week with limited space available. click for more.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
GRANDPARENTS DAY CELEBRATED AT INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Grandparents Day at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., (adjacent to Free State High School) Sunday, Sept. 9.
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