Parks & Recreation News
Monday, April 28, 2008GYMNASTICS AND CHEERLEADING OPEN HOUSE TO BE HELD TUESDAY
LAWRENCE – Interested in learning more about competitive gymnastics and cheerleading? Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and the G-Force Jets will host “Open House at G-Force” from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, and Thursday, May 1, at the G-Force gymnastics facility, 801 E. 23rd St. The event is free and open to the public. click for more.
Friday, April 25, 2008
TENNIS BLOCK PARTY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THE GAME
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, the United States Tennis Association and First Serve will hold a Tennis Block Party from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Lawrence Tennis Center, 21st and Virginia Sts. click for more.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
CEMETERY OFFICE TO CHANGE HOURS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s cemetery office, 1517 E. 15th St., will alter its hours effective Monday, April 28. The office will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. click for more.
STUDENTS, CLUB MEMBERS TO ASSIST WITH BEAUTIFYING PARKS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Free State High School students and members of the Lawrence Rotary Clubs will assist Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Landscaping Division perform park maintenance at several locations across the city. click for more.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOST JOB FAIR
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will hold a job fair from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Tom Wilkerson Room at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr. click for more.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
SPECIAL POPULATIONS CLASS TO PRESENT ADAPTATION OF “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Populations Division invites the community to attend a free performance of “High School Musical” by its Acting 101 class 7 p.m. Monday, April 21, at South Junior High School, 2734 Louisiana St. click for more.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
LAWRENCE RECEIVES TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION FOR THIRTIETH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will once again celebrate Arbor Day, as well as its status as a “Tree City USA” city with a tree planting ceremony. click for more.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
PARENTS NIGHT OUT PROVIDES EVENING FOR PARENTS, GYMNASTICS FUN FOR KIDS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department continues to take registrations for its program Parents Night Out, which will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. click for more.
Friday, April 11, 2008
SUMMER/FALL ENROLLMENT TO BEGIN ONLINE SUNDAY
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the release of its Summer/Fall 2008 Activities Guide and the upcoming kickoff for summer activities and programs enrollment. click for more.
Friday, April 11, 2008
NATURE CENTER’S “GREEN” LANDSCAPING PROGRAM POSTPONED DUE TO PARADE
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Prairie Park Nature Center has moved its Green Landscape Techniques for the Residential Homeowner to next Sunday, April 20, from 2-3 p.m., at the Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. It was originally scheduled for this Sunday, but has been moved to accommodate those attending the parade in honor of the University of Kansas’ men’s basketball team. click for more.
