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August 2010
September 1
August 31
August 30
- CHEER ON THE HAWKS DURING SPIRIT DAY AT KU
- YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES TEACH SKILLS, TEAMWORK
- HOOPSTER LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN
August 27
August 24
August 18
August 10
August 5
August 4
July 2010
July 28
- BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES CONCLUDES WITH THE GOOD OLE BOYS
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
July 21
July 15
July 14
July 13
July 12
- CITY LAUNCHES TWO NEW FACEBOOK 'FAN' SITES
- FINAL SESSION OF CHEER CAMP TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK POOL PARTY
July 9
- CELEBRATE NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK
- OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST KID'S NIGHT OUT POOL PARTY
July 8
July 7
- BAND CONCERT MOVED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
- CITY BAND HOSTS ANNUAL CHILDREN'S CONCERT; BROWN BAG GOES COUNTRY
July 2
July 1
- DOWNTOWN FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF JULY WITH ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
- GIVE A SUPPLY, CELEBRATE HOLIDAY IN JULY
- CELEBRATE PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH WITH LPRD
June 2010
June 30
June 29
- THIRD SESSION OF GOLF CAMP TO START NEXT WEEK
- LAWRENCE ORIGINALS TO HOST EVENT IN WATSON PARK ON SUNDAY, JULY 4
- DEDICATION OF BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION STONES
June 28
- XERISCAPING GARDEN PARTY TO BE HELD THURSDAY
- EAGLE BEND TO CELEBRATE 12 YEARS BY ROLLING BACK PRICES ON JULY 5
June 24
- THE PHILADELPHIA STORY TO SCREEN TONIGHT
- OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST EVENT FOR BOOKWORMS, FAMILY FUN FRIDAY
June 23
June 21
June 18
June 17
June 16
- BAND CONCERT MOVED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
- BAND TO CELEBRATE MUSIC CAMP HERITAGE; KEY WEST JAZZ QUARTET AT BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES
June 14
- STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR TEE OFF WITH DAD
- REGISTRATION FOR BILL SELF GOLF CLASSIC ONGOING
- OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST PATRIOTIC KID'S NIGHT OUT POOL PARTY
June 11
June 10
June 9
June 8
June 7
- SPECIAL RATE TO HONOR MILITARY
- CAMP TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON MOVIEMAKING EXPERIENCE
- SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS CONTINUE
June 4
June 3
- DOWNTOWN FILM FESTIVAL BEGINS SCREENING TONIGHT
- DANCE THE SUMMER AWAY WITH LPRD
- CHEER CAMP TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
- TUMBLING AND TRAMPOLINE CLASSES HELP BUILD SKILLS
June 2
- GROOVE TO THE MUSIC WITH LITTLE POP STARS DANCE CAMP
- CAMP ENCOURAGES KIDS TO "BE GREEN"
- YOUNSTERS TO BE INTRODUCED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, SPORTS
June 1
May 2010
May 28
May 27
May 26
- CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE MONDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY
- TEE OFF WITH DAD UPCOMING
- JUNIOR GOLF LEAGUES STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS
May 25
- HERSHEY'S TRACK AND FIELD GAMES COMING TO LAWRENCE
- SUMMER BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES TO KICK OFF JUNE 3
- FIRST SESSION OF GOLF CAMP TO START NEXT WEEK
May 21
- SUMMER SPLASH PASSES TO GO ON SALE
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER CLOSES EARLY FOR TRAINING
- OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO OPEN; SUMMER SCHEDULE TO BEGIN
May 20
May 19
May 18
May 17
May 14
May 13
May 12
May 6
May 5
April 2010
April 30
April 23
April 22
April 15
April 14
April 13
April 7
April 6
April 2
April 1
March 2010
March 30
March 25
March 25
March 24
- GOLF LESSONS AVAILABLE AT EAGLE BEND
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST WITH FLOWER PLANTING SATURDAY
- EGG HUNTS TO BE HELD
March 23
March 22
March 19
March 16
- CENTENNIAL PARK'S SKATEPARK TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
- PITCH, HIT, RUN COMPETITION TO TEST BASEBALL SKILLS
March 3
February 2010
February 12
- CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE ON FEB. 15 FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
- VOLLEYBALL CLINIC REGISTRATION BEING ACCEPTED
- GIRLS FAST PITCH REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
February 11
February 10
February 8
February 5
January 2010
January 14
January 12
January 8
January 7
January 6
- ICE SKATING AREAS PREPARED FOR SKATERS
- ENROLL IN CLASSES AT PRAIRIE PARK NATURE CENTER
- NEW WINTER HOURS SET FOR EAGLE BEND
December 2009
December 31
December 16
December 17
- PRAIRIE PARK NATURE CENTER TO CLOSE FOR REMODELING
- BEACH THEME SET FOR UPCOMING DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT
December 16
December 9
- MORNING FITNESS PROGRAMS CANCELED, AQUATIC CLASSES BEING HELD
- GOLF GIFT IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
December 8
December 4
- GIRLS, BOYS INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEING ACCEPTED
- HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM LAWRENCE PARKS AND RECREATION
December 3
- PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA QUICKLY APPROACHING
- WINTER ADULT SPORTS REGISTRATION DEADLINE SOON APPROACHING
November 2009
November 24
- HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA TO SHOWCASE ARTWORK
- 2010 WINTER/SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE TO BE RELEASED
- CELEBRATE A MONTH OF SHARING WITH LAWRENCE PARKS AND RECREATION
November 23
November 19
- CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE NOV. 26 AND 27 FOR THANKSGIVING; RECREATION CENTERS HOLIDAY HOURS ANNOUNCED
- PLAYERS SWAP PICK-UP GAMES FOR PICKLEBALL MATCHES
November 11
November 9
November 5
November 4
November 2
October 2009
October 26
October 23
October 22
October 21
October 15
October 9
October 2
September 2009
September 28
September 24
September 17
September 16
September 8
September 2
- RECREATION/AQUATIC FACILITIES HOURS FOR LABOR DAY
- STILL TIME TO REGISTER POOCHES FOR PLUNGE
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER MAINTENANCE POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21
September 1
August 2009
August 28
August 21
August 12
August 7
August 6
August 4
July 2009
July 31
July 28
- BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES TO CONCLUDE THIS WEEK
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO CLOSE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
July 23
- SUMMER UNIFIED DAY CAMP TO HOLD SUMMER ENDING PERFORMANCE
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST MEET, LAP SWIMMING HOURS ADJUSTED
July 22
July 17
July 14
July 9
July 8
July 7
July 6
- INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER TO HOST LARGE SWIM MEET
- MURPHY-BROMELSICK HOUSE OFFERS INSIGHT INTO LAWRENCE HISTORY
July 3
July 1
June 2009
June 29
June 25
June 24
June 23
June 19
June 17
June 16
June 12
June 10
June 9
- Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center Closes For the Day
- Lawrence Aquahawk IMX Challenge
- Brown Bag and City Band summer concerts continue this week
- Downtown outdoor summer movies to kickoff Thursday
June 3
June 1
May 2009
May 27
- Lawrence City Band to begin annual concert series
- Lawrence Tennis Center to close; replacement courts near completion
May 18
May 8
May 6
April 2009
April 30
- Water recedes to reopen park; water release may impact golf course
- Public meeting to be held for trail and park construction
April 28
- Riverfront Park remains closed; Burcham Park opened
- Skyhoundz Disc Championship to be held at Historic South Park
- Judges needed for Skyhoundz Competition Sunday
April 24
- Burcham and Riverfront Parks to close Monday evening
- Prairie Park Nature Center to close for the weekend
- Worlds of Fun tickets available through Parks and Recreation
April 21
April 20
April 17
April 16
April 15
April 13
April 10
- New control timers installed at Veteran’s Park courts
- Park shelters and restrooms to open for season
April 9
- 2009 Summer/Fall Activities Guide to be released
- Volunteer opportunities upcoming with Parks and Recreation
- Self defense program being offered for women and girls
April 3
April 2
April 1
March 2009
March 31
March 30
March 27
March 25
March 16
March 13
March 6
March 2
February 2009
February 27
February 24
February 17
February 13
February 12
February 11
February 5
January 2009
January 23
January 14
- City offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Recreation centers open
- Pilates and indoor cycling certification classes to be offered

