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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2013-02-13 06:04:04)NEWS RELEASE
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013 News from the City of Lawrence
1) City assists with expansion of car-share program with KU
2) Fast-pitch softball registration deadline soon
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1) City assists with expansion of car-share program with KU
(Lawrence, Kan.) - The city recently joined KU in offering the Hertz On Demand program for students and residents alike. The Hertz On Demand program is similar to many car-sharing programs that are being utilized in cities across the U.S. Car-sharing programs allow for residents to have the convenience of a car without the commitment, cost and environmental impact of actual car ownership.
In 2012, the University of Kansas entered an agreement to be a host site for the Hertz on Demand hourly car rental program. Hertz On Demand (HOD) is a self-service car rental program, offering members 24/7 vehicle access. Students at KU can sign up online to join the program, reserve a vehicle, and pay by the hour for its use. KU currently has four vehicles with dedicated parking spots on campus for HOD.
This spring, the city will offer a parking spot for one of the Hertz vehicles at the free 2-hour lot at 8th & New Hampshire. This location would not only be convenient for KU students, but also for any resident transit users transferring from buses, and for employees of downtown businesses who may want to commute to work by bike or bus but need a back-up vehicle option.
Participation in the HOD program helps support the city’s sustainable transportation goals outlined in the Climate Protection and Peak Oil Plans. This pilot project with KU will expand transportation options for our residents, and allow the city to gauge citizen interest in future participation in car-sharing programs.
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2) Fast-pitch softball registration deadline soon
(Lawrence, Kan.) – Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its Lawrence Girls Fast-Pitch Association leagues through Monday, April 1.
Leagues available for play are eight years-old and under, 10 years-old and under; 12 years-old and under; 14 years-old and under; and 16 years-old and under. The 8U league teams are formed by individual entry and will be based on school child is attending and their grade level. The 10U-16U leagues are formed by team entry only. The season will run from mid-May through mid-July.
The objective of the leagues is to assist girls in developing their softball skills in a competitive environment.
Registration is $65 per girl for U8 league and $900 per team for the 10U-16U leagues. For the 10U-16U leagues, teams are required to provide their own equipment including catcher’s gear and uniforms. For U8 leagues, equipment will be loaned to the team for the season.
Player eligibility is determined by the age of the participant as of Jan. 1, 2013.
Registration forms are available at all Parks and Recreation facilities 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 Drive; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or the Administrative Offices in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, contact Duane Peterson, special events supervisor, at (785) 832-7940.
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