2007 News Releases Archive
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December 2007
- Eleventh Street closing scheduled
- Curbside collection of yard trimmings ends for season; Christmas tree recycling offered
- Advice for residents who plan to travel this holiday season
- Evaluate trees after storms; assess growth potential
- City offices to observe holidays on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; Parks and Recreation facilities announce holiday schedules
- Brush drop-off site to remain open all week
- Teamwork Award Winners Announced
- Bring a canned good, get a free ride on the "T" and T Lift this Thursday
- Special populations invites community to "be their guest"
- Brush drop-off site to open Friday due to storm
- Tuesday, Dec. 11 City Commission meeting cancelled
- Most activities to run as schedules Monday night; Tuesday classes canceled
- Fire Chief encourages holiday decorating with safety in mind
- Thursday's Youth Sports Basketball Practices Canceled
- Soccer/futsal registration deadline approaching
- December Flame newsletter is online
- Frosty Frolic Meet to Showcase Young Swimmers
- Winter Rates Now in Effect at Eagle Bend
- Closing of Iowa Street bridge reroutes transit
November 2007
- Codes Inspection Staff to Receive Training
- Recreation Centers' Hours to be Altered
- 2008 Winter/Spring Activities Guide to be Released
- Dance the Night Away at the Ultimate Dance Party
- Time To Register For Breakfast With Santa
- Give A Gift And Celebrate A Month Of Sharing
- Deep Fry Your Turkey Safely
- City offices to close Nov. 22 and 23 for Thanksgiving; recreation centers holiday hours announced
- Create Unique Gifts In Petite Picassos For The Holidays
- Cost estimates for Airport Business Park released
- Holiday Bazaar to be Held This Sunday
- City website named Top Digital Cities for 2007
- Weekend paving planned on Haskell Avenue
- A call for volunteers
- Special Events To Be Held At the Indoor Aquatic Center This Weekend
- Shelters And Park Restrooms Closed For Season
- Celebrate A Month of Giving At The Indoor Aquatic Center
- One more mark in national history for Lawrence
- City of Lawrence November newsletter now available
- Space Remains In Upcoming Kids Ballet Class
- Change your clock, change your battery
October 2007
- Fire and Medical Station public art to be unveiled
- Recreation Centers To Close Early Tomorrow
- City utility again recognized by EPA for outstanding performance
- Lawrence to host combined farewell for Sister City students from Eutin and annual membership reception
- DeVictor Park Dedication Today
- Space Still Remains In Class For Young Mad Scientists
- Nature Center To Develop Sustainability Display
- Halloween Events to Be Hosted This Weekend
- Event Reminder: Sesquicentennial Point Dedication Today
- Kids Learn Healthy Habits In A Fun Environment
- Fall Compost Giveaway Benefits Lawrence Residents
- Turkey Trot Entries Being Accepted
- Indoor Aquatic Center To Host Swim Meet, Alter Lap Swimming Times
- Recognition for annual artist with awards set
- Ohio Street brick restoration topic of public meeting
- DeVictor Park Dedication To Be Held
- Sesquicentennial Point Dedication Upcoming
- Fitness Fun Prepares Children For Sports
- Indoor Aquatic Center to extend hours when school is out
- Brush drop-off site closed because of fire
- Conserve Energy, Take the "T"
- New swim lesson, water fitness sessions to begin
- 19th Street and Louisiana Street improvement project topic of public meeting
- City of Lawrence October newsletter now available
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Celebrate Halloween with Parks and Recreation activities
- Lawrence firefighter recognized for off duty actions
- Home Energy Conservation Fair offers a look at conservation innovations and Sustainable Homes Tour
- Clinton Lake Softball Complex batting cages closed until spring
September 2007
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Forestry Division To Hold Woodchip Sale
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Fishin 'N' For Fun Rescheduled For Saturday
- Assistant manager joining the city
- City of Lawrence September newsletter now available
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Cities in Douglas County involved with transportation planning
- Indoor aquatic center to offer long-course lap swimming
- Indoor aquatic center to host fall festival for kids
- CORRECTION TO: Today's News From Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Nature Center takes in animals while they are nursed back to health
- Carl Knox Natatorium To Reopen For Fall Season
- Seniors Invited To Participate In Open Volleyball and Basketball
- Mayor Hack and Community Commission on Homelessness host stakeholder meeting
- Gym to be open to toddlers
- Fish'N 4 Fun designed for little anglers
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host Buck Night
- City secures tool to measure green house gas emissions
- Still time to enroll in fall classes for adults
- Grandparents Day celebrated at Indoor Aquatic Center
- Traffic signal to improve safety at pedestrian crossing
August 2007
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- 28th annual fall arts and crafts festival to be held
- Time to start training for the Mass. Street Mile
- Spots remain in fun fall classes for kids
- City Offices to Close Monday, Sept. 3
- Youth Basketball Leagues Teach Skills, Teamwork
- Take Flight On The Wings Of A Migrating Monarch
- Golf lessons at Eagle Bend
- Golf lessons at Eagle Bend
- Fall swim lessons to begin
- Adult Volleyball registration ends Wednesday
- Outdoor City pool to close for the season
- Pooches set to take plunge
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- City pool hours to change
- Assistant City Manager joins city
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Worlds Of Fun aickets available through end of month
- Weatherization grants available to Lawrence homeowners
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- LPRD To Host Missouri Park And Recreation Association Design School
- Special Populations Division To Receive Award
- Dog Days Special To Begin At Eagle Bend
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- New "T" map available
- Brown Bag Concert Series Ends Thursday
July 2007
- Indoor Aquatic Center To Close For Annual Maintenance
- Activities Planned For National Gymnastics Day
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Move out tips from the City
- Brown Bag Concert Series Continues Thursday
- Fall Enrollment Approaching
- Sister City delegation to visit Lawrence
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- All students now ride the "T" for reduced price; Joint bus pass program renewed
- Ride the "T" free to Sidewalk Sale
- City Band To Play Final Concert of the Season
- Park District No. 3/Cemetery Office Relocated
- Indoor Aquatic Center To Host Meet, Lap Swimming Hours To Be Adjusted
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Public meeting set to discuss entertainment venues
- Brown Bag And City Band Concerts Near End of Series
- Maintenance Crew To Work Around The Clock To Prepare For Tournament
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND BUS REROUTES
- Neighborhood invited to learn about upcoming water tank project
- Planning and Development Services Director named
- City band concerts continue; Borderline Counry to perform Thursday
June 2007
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- City Offices to Close Wednesday, July 4; Aquatic Centers Open
- Fare increases, policy changes for T and T Lift to start Monday
- Fire Marshal Calls for Safe and Fun July 4th
- Brown Bag and City Band Summer Concerts Continue This Week
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Indoor Aquatic Center To Remain Open During Competition
- Brown Bag and City Band Summer Concerts Continue This Week
- Outdoor Aquatic Center Concert Series To Return
- Public meeting to seek input regarding SmartCode
- Concert series continues today during lunch hour
- Dads swim free on Father's Day
- "Dump the Pump" and ride the "T" free June 21
- Neighborhood association to hold celebration for Clinton Park
- Downtown waterline project heads to phase three
- Indoor Aquatic Center To Host Aquahawks Swim Meet
- Ultimate Dance Party is Saturday
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Outdoor Aquatic Center to host Shark Attack!
- Summer Brown Bag Concert Series begins
- Time running out to register for Golf Classic
- Stream advisory lifted
- Tennis lessons begin
May 2007
- Clinton Lake softball complex batting cages unavailable
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Aquatic Centers To Hold First Buck Night Of Summer Season
- Lawrence City Band Concert Series To Begin Tonight
- Space Still Available In Summer Classes For Kids
- Still Time To Enroll In Summer Classes For Adults
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Public meeting for waterline improvements for Alabama Street upcoming
- City offices to close Monday for Memorial Day
- The May 2007 The Flame Newsletter Now Online
- Outdoor Aquatic Center To Open For Summer Season
- 2007 Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
- Fourth Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Classic Planned
- Still Time To Enroll In Mini-Munchkin Camp
- Stream Advisory Extended by City's Department of Utilities
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Draft of SmartCode and PlaceMakers Charrette Report
- Stream advisory issued by Department of Utilities
- Community Building Gymnasium to be closed for refinishing
- Lawrence City Commissioners and city staff taking part in Sustainability Town Hall Event
- Eagle Bend temporarily reduced to nine holes
- Skateboard competition on tap
- Lawrence Municipal Court announces online payment option
- City infrastructure improvement projects
- Weekend Cycling Championships May Affect Lawrence Drivers
- Public meeting for Four Seasons Pumping Station improvements planned
- City names new city engineer
- Lawrence Residents More Satisfied with their Quality of Life than other Cities
- City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical to Conduct Helmet Fair
- Cause a Racquet at Tennis Block Party
- Big Rigs for Lil' Kids Program Slated
- Nash Dash To Benefit Youth Of Lawrence
- Enrollment In LPRD Youth Summer Camps Ongoing
April 2007
- Skyhoundz Disc Championship leaps into South Park
- Parks and Recreation to have additional woodchip sale
- Lawrence joins EPA in signing Green Power Partnership
- City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Production of "The Wizard of Oz" scheduled
- Arbor Day to Be Celebrated Through Tree Plantings
- Worlds Of Fun Tickets Available Through Parks and Recreation
- City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Downtown waterline project to begin Monday; Additional parking to be provided
- The April 2007 The Flame Newsletter Now Online
- 20th Annual Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
- Lawrence named a 2007 All-America City finalist
- City Designates Eight Downtown Business to Receive Assistance
- FREE Rides on the "T" for Earth Day and the Kansas Relays
- City celebrating Earth Day with parade, activities
- Public meeting for WWRF proposed pipeline corridor scheduled
- 3rd Annual Imagination & Place Environmental Award
- City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Fair Housing Seminar
- Public meeting to present PLAY committee survey results
- Public meeting for Downtown waterline project
- Golf Demo Day on tap at Eagle Bend
- Shelters, park restrooms open for season
- Golf Demo Day on tap at Eagle Bend
- City Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Lawrence Transit System to have public hearing
- Third Lawrence educator receives Mayor's Excellence in Education Award
- Two Lawrence educators receive Mayor's Excellence in Education Award; third awarded tomorrow
- Egg Hunts Scheduled
March 2007
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Online feature aids homeowners in contractor search
- Potential Conveyance Corridor for Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility Determined
- Mayor Amyx to present awards during surprise school visits
- Department To Sell Woodchips/Mulch
- Online Summer Enrollment To Begin April 1
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Ride the T to Dance Across Lawrence activities
- Arts Grant Application Deadline Is Monday March 26th
- Neighborhood Resources advisory committee meeting rescheduled
- Spring Compost Giveaway Benefits Lawrence Residents
- Public Meeting For Development of Burroughs Creek Trail Planned
- Frequently asked questions about transit answered
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Artists sought for community environmental award
- Survey to seek public opinion on city services
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- Change your clock, change your battery
- Neighborhood invited to learn about upcoming sewer project
- Lawrence Receives 29th Consecutive "Tree City USA" Designation, 15th Growth Award
- Friends to be recognized at reception
- CITY INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
- March 2007 edition of the Flame newsletter
- Public Reception Planned For Longtime Director Of Parks And Recreation
February 2007
- Yard trimmings collection begins
- City names two department leaders
- Downtown waterline project to be discussed next week
- Fire Medical Department promotions and retirements
- City offices to close Monday for Presidents Day
- Locations To Have Basketball/Volleyball Free Play
- Mid-America League Championships to be at Aquatic Center
- Survey results reveal patterns among Lawrence commuters
- February 2007 FLAME newsletter from the City of Lawrence
- Indoor Aquatic Center Site Of Sunflower League Swim Meet
- Limited Space Remains For Saturday's Daddy/Daughter Date Night
January 2007
- Ice Skating Area Being Prepared
- PLAY survey to be mailed to community this week
- Mangerich to leave post
- City's utility receives two additional certifications
- Exploring The Rain Forest, Colorful Creatures And Treasures
- Deghand Receives Award For New Special Populations Class
- Lawrence Arts Commission Seeking Applicants for Annual Grant Program
- Planning charrette info goes live on city website
- 2006 T ridership increase exceeds national average
- Structure fire update
- City Manager convening Downtown Lawrence summit
- Proposed construction change to protect sanitary sewer main lines
- City offices to close Monday
- Mayor looking for excellent educators
- Shift in Planning schedule in January
- 50s Theme Set For Upcoming Daddy/Daughter Date Night
- Indoor Aquatic Center Hours Adjusted For Upcoming Swim Meet
- Fire and Medical Station No. 5 public art to be unveiled
- Planning charrette to provide alternative approaches
- January 2007 FLAME newsletter from the City of Lawrence
- Neighborhood invited to learn about sanitary sewer project
