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Monday, July 12, 2010 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2010-07-12 13:30:44)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Monday, July 12, 2010 News from the City of Lawrence
1) City launches two new Facebook ‘fan’ sites
2) Final session of cheer camp to be held next week
3) ‘Wings of Freedom Tour’ set to fly into Lawrence
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Contact: Megan Gilliland, communications manager, (785) 832-3406
(Lawrence, Kan.) – The City of Lawrence now has two more options for social media savvy citizens to keep informed about events, services and programs within Lawrence.
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has launched a Facebook site to interact with residents, former residents and people who are “fans” of the City of Lawrence’s Parks and Recreation Department. The department will use this social network to provide information about current and up-coming programs and activities, as well as important information regarding field conditions and other happenings of the department. Those who would like to sign up may access the page at www.facebook.com/lprdks.
The City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division has also launched a Facebook site to provide information about composting, hazardous waste disposal, waste reduction, reuse opportunities and recycling. To become a “fan,” visit www.facebook.com/LawrenceRecycles.
The City primarily uses social media to distribute press releases and highlight time-sensitive events throughout the year. The City of Lawrence (www.facebook.com/cityoflawrence) and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (http://www.facebook.com/LawrenceKSFireMedical) are also available on Facebook.
The city also offers e-mail news updates via the city’s website. Visit www.lawrenceks.org/subscriptions to find out more information.
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Prepared by: Ryan Karasek, (785) 832-3458
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Two Bits. Four bits. Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will offer the basics of cheerleading Monday through Friday, July 19-23.
Cheer and Spirit Camp, a partnership between Parks and Recreation and G-Force Athletics, introduces campers to dance, cheers, chants, motion drills, jumps and basic stunts with an emphasis on teamwork. This camp is open to children ages 6 to 12 years old and will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the G-Force facility, 725 N. Second St. Cost for the program is $80.
Registration can be done online at www.lprd.org or by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, contact Jo Ellis, recreation instruction supervisor, at (785) 832-7930.
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Contact: Lloyd Hetrick, Lawrence Municipal Airport FBO, 785 842-0000
(Lawrence, Kan.) – The “Wings of Freedom Tour” is coming to Lawrence Municipal Airport. The “Wings of Freedom Tour” consists of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress the Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the North American P-51 Mustang. The tour brings the aircraft to about 110 cities each year and allows the public to take walk-through tours of the aircraft for a small donation. The tour also allows people who are interested to have a once-in-a-lifetime flight experience on the aircraft. The dates and times that the tour will be on display are: Wednesday, July 14th, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, July 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Friday, July 16th; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Lawrence Municipal Airport will host the tour as part the Collings Foundation’s 21st annual “Wings of Freedom Tour.” The purpose of the Collings Foundation is to organize and support “living history” events that enable Americans to learn more about their heritage through direct participation. More information can be found online at http://www.collingsfoundation.org/menu.htm.
The Lawrence Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility and is located approximately three miles north of Downtown Lawrence on East U.S. Hwy. 24-40.
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