Parks & Recreation News
Tuesday, September 30, 2008PARKS AND RECREATION TO SELL WOODCHIPS
LAWRENCE –The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual woodchip sale Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 2-4, at 1420 E. 11th St., rain or shine. click for more.
Friday, September 26, 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, Sept. 30, at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. The tour is free and open to the public. click for more.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
FALL ARCHERY CLASSES SCHEDULED
LAWRENCE –The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled its archery classes for its fall session. click for more.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION WALK
LAWRENCE –The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department and the Grassland Heritage Foundation will host a native wildflower identification walk at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. click for more.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
ANNUAL BUTTERFLY TAGGING EVENT TO BE HELD
LAWRENCE –The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual monarch butterfly tagging event Saturday, Sept. 20, at Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. click for more.
Friday, September 12, 2008
LPRD FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND
LAWRENCE – As of 3:30 p.m., Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Arts and Crafts Festival scheduled 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, will be held as scheduled. click for more.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting National Gymnastics Day from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. click for more.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
LPRD HOSTING GYMNASTICS EDUCTION SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS, COACHES
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will host the USA Gymnastics University’s Preschool Fundamentals: Hands On Training from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. click for more.
Friday, September 5, 2008
LONG COURSE AVAILABLE FOR LAP SWIMMERS ON UPCOMING WEEKENDS
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has converted the competitive pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr., from the 50-meter long course to the 25-yard short course to accommodate the high school swim season. St.click for more.
Friday, September 5, 2008
29TH ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL APPROACHING
LAWRENCE – The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Events Division is hosting the 29th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.click for more.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
NATATORIUM TO REOPEN FOR PUBLIC SWIM, CLASSES
LAWRENCE – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department announces the reopening of the Carl Knox Natatorium, 1901 Louisiana St., Monday, Sept. 8. click for more.
