[E-updates] News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

[Lisa Patterson]

From: Roger Steinbrock 
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:03 AM
Subject: News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department

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Lawrence Parks and Recreation celebrating 60 years of service to the Lawrence Community in 2006


Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation For Tuesday, September 13, 2005

1)	Kids Create Autumn-Inspired Art
2)	Kids Kick It Up With Karate
3)	Fall Festival to Provide Kids A Night Out

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PREPARED BY:  Meredith Hauck, marketing division intern, 785-832-3458
KIDS CREATE AUTUMN-INSPIRED ART
LAWRENCE - Get inspired by the colors and creations of autumn in the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's It's Autumn! kid's art class.  It's Autumn! is open to children ages 4 to 6, and will focus on autumn-inspired projects such as decorating pumpkins and creating art with autumn leaves.  

It's Autumn! will meet Saturdays, September 17 through October 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Building, Art Room, 115 W. 11th St.  The class costs $20 and will be taught by Jessica Harry.

Registration for the class can be done online at www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org>  or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.  

For more information, please contact Jo Ellis, recreation program supervisor, at 832-7930.

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PREPARED BY:  Meredith Hauck, marketing division intern, 785-832-3458
KIDS KICK IT UP WITH KARATE
LAWRENCE - Let your child learn the art of karate with the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Kids Kicks class.  Kids Kicks is geared toward the younger karate student, ages five to 12, with an emphasis on learning safety skills and strengthening the body.  Students will also increase their self-confidence and improve their focus.  

Kids Kicks is held on Saturdays, September 17 through November 5, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Community Building, 115 W 11th St. in Community Rooms 1 and 2. The fee is $30.  Kids Kicks is instructed by Mandana Ershadi-Hurt.  

Registration for the class can be done online at www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org>  or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St. 
 
For more information, please contact Jo Ellis, recreation program supervisor, at 832-7930.

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3)
PREPARED BY:  Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
FALL FESTIVAL TO PROVIDE KIDS A NIGHT OUT
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Aquatic Division's Kids Night Out: Fall Festival, will be held Friday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.

The program will feature autumn craft creation, swimming games and activities, as well as pizza. Cost of the program is $10 per child. Pre-registration is required.

To enroll in Kids Night Out: Fall Festival, individuals can enroll online at www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org>  or they can visit a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including:  the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.

For more information on Kids Night Out: Fall Festival, contact Jai Hoyer, aquatic programmer, at 832-SWIM (7946).

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Roger Steinbrock
Marketing Supervisor
Lawrence Parks & Recreation Dept.
785.832.3458
www.lprd.org <http://www.lprd.org> 

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