Parks & Recreation News
Monday, June 30, 2008LAWRENCE CITY BAND TO PERFORM WEDNESDAY
LAWRENCE- Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at historic South Park's William Kelly Bandstand, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Monday, June 30, 2008
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES GOES 'BORDERLINE COUNTRY'
LAWRENCE - Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Brown Bag Concert series continues from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 3, in front of U.S. Bank, 900 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Monday, June 30, 2008
KANSAS JUNIOR DUCK STAMP ENTRIES ON DISPLAY AT PRAIRIE PARK NATURE CENTER
Lawrence - The top 36 Junior Duck Stamp entries from Kansas youth will be on display at Prairie Park Nature Center from June 24 through July 8.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
EAGLE BEND CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF OPERATION
LAWRENCE -Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., is turning ten years old next week. click for more.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
EAGLE BEND TO HOST UPCOMING KANSAS GOLF ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENTS
LAWRENCE -Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Eagle Bend Golf Course and Learning Center, 1250 E. 902 Rd., will host two Kansas Golf Association tournaments. click for more.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES TO HAVE TOO MUCH FUN
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Brown Bag Concert series continues from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in front of U.S. Bank, 900 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
LAWRENCE CITY BAND TO PERFORM TONIGHT
LAWRENCE- The Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series at 8 p.m. tonight at historic South Park’s William Kelly Bandstand, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
ROTARY ARBORETUM AND XERISCAPE GARDEN TOUR PLANNED
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Horticulture Division will hold a tour of the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and Waterwise Garden beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. click for more.
Monday, June 23, 2008
LADYBUGS TO ASSIST HORTICULTURE CREW
LAWRENCE –With the on-going effort to reduce the amount of pesticides used in park areas, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will call upon an insect to assist in its fight against pests like aphids and mites. click for more.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
DOWNTOWN MOVIE CANCELLED THIS EVENING
LAWRENCE-Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department.s Special Events Division and Downtown Lawrence, Inc. have cancelled the movie, Notorious, scheduled for tonight due to the forecasted threat of inclement weather. click for more.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
AVAILABILITY IN WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS REMAIN
LAWRENCE –Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department still has a wide-variety of weekly summer camps for children with space remaining. click for more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
KEY WEST JAZZ QUARTET TO PERFORM BROWN BAG CONCERT
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Brown Bag Concert series continues from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in front of U.S. Bank, 900 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
LAWRENCE CITY BAND TO PERFORM WEDNESDAY
LAWRENCE- The Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at historic South Park’s William Kelly Bandstand, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
ARCHERY CLASSES BEING DEVELOPED
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Prairie Park Nature Center is developing a new archery program and will be the first nature center in the state to have certified instructors through the National Archery in the Schools program. click for more.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
SUMMER BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES CONTINUES THURSDAY
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Brown Bag Concert series continues from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in front of U.S. Bank, 900 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
REMINDER: CHINESE ACROBATS PERFORM TWICE TODAY
LAWRENCE – The summer season doesn’t officially start until later this month, but Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the season with high-flying fun as the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats will perform twice today in historic South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
LAWRENCE CITY BAND TO PERFORM TONIGHT
LAWRENCE- The Lawrence City Band continues its summer concert series at 8 p.m. tonight, at historic South Park’s William Kelly Bandstand, 1141 Massachusetts St. click for more.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
DOWNTOWN MOVIE CANCELLED THIS EVENING
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Events Division and Downtown Lawrence, Inc. have cancelled the movie, Maltese Falcon, scheduled for tonight due to the forecasted threat of inclement weather. click for more.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
TIME RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
LAWRENCE – Time is slipping away for teams and individuals to register for the fifth annual Bill Self/Lawrence Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Golf Classic, benefiting the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Wee Folks Scholarship Fund. click for more.
