[E-updates] City offices to close November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving; recrea tion centers holiday hours announced

Thu Nov 17 16:09:38 CST 2005

NEWS RELEASE

City of Lawrence, Kansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005

CONTACT:  Lisa Patterson, communications coordinator 832-3406

City offices to close November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving; recreation centers holiday hours announced

(Lawrence, Kansas) - City offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thursday, Nov. 24, residential solid waste collection will be moved to Friday, Nov. 25.  Friday and Saturday commercial collection will be completed as normal.

OLE_LINK1Parking at meters in downtown Lawrence will be free on Thursday however, Friday and Saturday shoppers will need to pay to park during regular hours from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To report a waterline break on a holiday or weekend, call 843-2685. 

The Lawrence Transit System and the T Lift will not run on Thursday, Nov.24 and will return to regular schedules on Friday, Nov. 25.

Santa Claus' visit to downtown Lawrence may disrupt "T" 

During the arrival of Santa Claus in downtown on Friday, Nov. 25, bus routes in the downtown area may be disrupted.  Santa's arrival, planned for 5:30 p.m., may create delays and temporary reroutes for a short period.

Parks and Recreation announces the following hours of operation for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Recreation Centers:  East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St.; South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St. and the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23. 

All centers will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24,  East Lawrence Recreation Center, Holcom Park Recreation Center and the Community Building will re-open on Friday, Nov. 25, from 12 to 6 p.m. but the office will be closed. Since there are no classes or sports scheduled Free Play hours will be available the entire time the centers will be open.

The centers will resume normal operation hours on Saturday, Nov. 26, which are:

East Lawrence Recreation Center: 

8 a.m. to 10 p.m.  - Monday through Thursday

8 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Fridays

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

1 to 6 p.m. - Sundays

Free Play Hours

1:30 to 5 p.m.  - Monday through Thursday

 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

 1 to 6 p.m. - Sundays

Holcom Park Recreation Center:

7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Monday through Thursday

7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Fridays

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

1 to 6 p.m. - Sundays

Free Play Hours

1:30 to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Sundays

Community Building

7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.  - Monday through Thursday

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  - Fridays

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

1 to 6 p.m. - Sundays

Free Play Hours

1:05 to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Saturdays

1 to 6 p.m. - Sundays

South Park Recreation Center

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday through Friday

Closed  -  Saturday and Sunday

 Special Populations:  There are no scheduled activities, Nov. 23-27. Programs will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

Adult Sports:  There are no programs scheduled for Nov. 23-27. Programs will resume on Monday, Nov. 28. 

Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24.  They will hold regular hours beginning on Friday, which are:

Mondays - Closed

Tuesdays through Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays - 1 to 4 p.m.

Regularly scheduled free programs on Saturday and Sunday will be held, which include: Saturday Morning Free Program from 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Aquatic Division:  Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive, will hold the following hours:

Wednesday, Nov. 23 

Lap Swimming - 5:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Warm Water Lap Swimming) - 12 to 2 p.m.

Zero Depth and Children's Area - 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

Waterslide and Diving Area - 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24.  It will reopen on Friday, Nov. 25, with holiday hours. The Competitive Pool will be open from 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. for lap swimming and the Zero Depth and Children's Area will be open from 1 to 7:45 p.m. Warm Water Lap Swimming will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. The Waterslide and Diving Area will be open from 1 to 7:30 p.m.

The pool will resume its regular operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 26. Regular hours are the following: 

Lap Swimming
Monday through Friday - 5:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday - 1 to 5:45 p.m.

Waterslide and Diving Area
Monday - Friday - 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday - 1 to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday - 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Warm Water Lap Swim will take place daily, Monday through Friday, from 12 to 2 p.m. 

Zero Depth and Children's Area
Monday - Friday (except Wednesday) - 3:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday - 2:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Saturday - 1 to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday - 1 to 5:45 p.m.

Carl Knox Natatorium, located on the campus of Lawrence High School, will be  open Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21-22 at its regular hours - 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. for lap swimming.  It will be closed Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 23-27. It will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28, at its regular operating hours, starting at 6:15 p.m. Carl Knox Natatorium is closed Friday through Sunday.

There are no scheduled programs or classes scheduled during the week but for individuals interested in water aerobics, the division is offering drop-in classes on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21-22 at the Indoor Aquatic Center. Those paying daily admission rates can take part in the following programs:

Monday, Nov. 21

Dawn Patrol - 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Water Warriors - 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Recreation Instruction:  There are no classes meeting during the holiday.

Special Events:  There are no Special Events planned during the week of Thanksgiving.

Youth Sports - There are no games scheduled for the weekend of Thanksgiving.

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_____________________________

Lisa K. Patterson

Communications Manager

City of Lawrence

PO Box 708

Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 832-3406

fax (785) 832-3405

lpatterson at ci.lawrence.ks.us

http://www.lawrenceks.org

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