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November 27, 2012 News From the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2012-11-27 08:33:31)
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Candy Cane Hunt Scheduled For Saturday
2) Holiday Extravaganza To Be Held Saturday
3) Gymnastics Open Gym Friday
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PREPARED BY: Roger Steinbrock, (785) 832-3458
(LAWRENCE, KAN.) – Space remains in Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Candy Cane Hunt being held 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.
The hunt is open to children six years-old and younger. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. Cost is $3. After the hunt, participants will be served hot chocolate and cookies. Plus, a special holiday guest from the North Pole will also visit with participants.
For more information, contact Jamie Reed, recreation center programmer, at (785) 832-7940.
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PREPARED BY: Roger Steinbrock, (785) 832-3458
(LAWRENCE, KAN.) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Holiday Extravaganza will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the 4-H Fairgrounds Building #21, 2120 Harper St. The event is free and open to the public.
The Holiday Extravaganza features commercial and non-commercial artwork produced by local and regional artists.
For more information, contact Duane Peterson, special events supervisor, at (785) 832-7940.
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PREPARED BY: Roger Steinbrock, 785.832.3458
(LAWRENCE, KAN.) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering Gymnastics Open Gym for children at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, Gymnastics Room, 1245 E. 15th St.
Open Gym is open to children 6 years-old to 12 years-old 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. During Open Gym, children can work on the bars, beams, tumble track and ropes. Play will be unstructured, but supervised. No registration is required but a parent/guardian needs to sign them in at the door. The fee is $5 per child. Exact payment is required at the door.
For more information about Open Gym, please contact Jo Ellis, recreation program supervisor, at (785) 832-7920.
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