Ongoing
Scavenger Hunt
Natural History Museum
Whether you're a family on a daytrip or a teacher bringing a school group, add to your museum visit by downloading our scavenger hunts which encourage students to explore the galleries with an eye for discovery. Good hunting!
You may download the documents below.
Museum Mysteries.pdf
- (Grades K-5)
Museum Quest.pdf- (Grades 6-8)
Museum Challenge.pdf - (Grades 9-12)
http://www.nhm.ku.edu/Hdocs/Scavenger.html
Tuesday, March 2
Game Day
Lawrence Public Library
1-4 p.m. for 7-12 graders. Come test out your Mario Kart skills or beat a librarian (or get beat by one) at DJ Hero. We’ll hook up the Wii and the Playstation 2 on the big screens, you show us your skills! We’ll also have board games and snacks. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Wednesday, March 3
Imaginators
Lawrence Public Library
3:30-4:30, for 7 to 12 year olds. A new session of adventures, discoveries, stories and activities! Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Free, in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Thursday, March 4
First Thursday Movie!
Lawrence Public Library
4-6 p.m. 17 Again, Rated PG-13, for 7-12 graders only. We’ll have crafts, games, snacks and a movie! Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Friday, March 5
Buck Night!
Indoor Aquatic Center
5:00-7:45 pm. The first Friday of each month is Buck Night, where from 5:00-7:45 pm, everyone swims for only $1 per person!
Saturday, March 6
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
Douglas County Fairgrounds Building #21
All Ages. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost - free
Sunday, March 7
Dance Recreation Instruction Classes Start
Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Ages 12 & Up
Tuesday, March 9
Mario Kart Tournament
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. Compete with other teens! Will you take home the gold? 7th-12th graders only. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Thursday, March 11
Nerd Fighters!
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. Let’s figure out “This is not Tom” riddles together. For 7-12 graders. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Saturday, March 13
Beginning Birder Hike
Prairie Park Nature Center
Ages 10 & Up. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost - $8
Wednesday, March 10
Imaginators
Lawrence Public Library
3:30-4:30, for 7 to 12 year olds. A new session of adventures, discoveries, stories and activities! Registration requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Free, in the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 785-843-3833, ext. 117. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Sunday, March 14
Grandparents Day
Indoor Aquatic Center
Make swimming a full-family affair! From 1:00 to 5:45 pm, Grandma and Grandpa swim for free at the Indoor Aquatic Center when accompanied by a grandchild.
Monday, March 15 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Fun
Community Building
Ages 13 and Up. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 3/15-3/19. Cost - $62
The Gaming Academy
South Park Recreation Center
Ages 10-17. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3/15-3/18. Cost - $350
Lifeguard Training Class
Indoor Aquatic Center
Monday-Friday, March 15-19 OR Tuesday/Thursdays, March 23-April 15. If you are a strong swimmer and are at least fifteen years old, the LIAC can give you the skills and certifications needed to become an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard! Learn to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to drownings, injuries, and other emergencies. Participants must be able to swim non-stop for 300 yards (100 yd crawl, 100 yd breaststroke, 100 yd crawl or breaststroke) and retrieve a 10 lb brick (swim 20 yd, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve the brick, return to the surface, and swim 20 yd back with the brick). Attendance of all class sessions is required. The cost is $165, but for those who go on to work for Lawrence Parks and Recreation Aquatics, the majority of class fees will be reimbursed. For more information, call 832-SWIM, or enroll today online at www.lprd.org. Code: 212120 A, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Code: 212120 B, Tue/Thu, 4-8pm.
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Film Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
7th-12th grade. Jeff and Christie and the LAC staff, in conjunction with GaDuGi SafeCenter, will be exploring the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, using the daily life of the teen participants as material to create a short film in a week. Bring your most creative ideas to this great practicum for young filmmakers. May use some puppetry and film other groups. The finished video will be available by Mar 27. Bring a lunch!
TCMP3: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125
Tuesday, March 16 (Spring Break)
Game Day
Lawrence Public Library
4-5:30 p.m. for 7-12 graders. Come test out your Mario Kart skills or beat a librarian (or get beat by one) at DJ Hero. We’ll hook up the Wii and the Playstation 2 on the big screens, you show us your skills! We’ll also have board games and snacks. Free, in the Auditorium, 707 Vermont. 785-843-3833, ext. 121. www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Wednesday, March 17 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Downtown Lawrence
Free. 1:00 pm. Begins at 11th & Massachusetts St. Annual parade featuring floats, bands bagpipers and the St. Patrick's Day Queen and her court.
Thursday, March 18 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Friday, March 19 (Spring Break)
Spring Break Hours
Indoor Aquatic Center
1:00 pm. During Lawrence Spring Break, the leisure pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center will be open every day from 1:00-7:45 pm. Carl Knox Natatorium will be closed over the break. For more information on hours and prices, call 832-SWIM.
Tuesday, March 23
Lifeguard Training Class
Indoor Aquatic Center
Monday-Friday, March 15-19 OR Tuesday/Thursdays, March 23-April 15. If you are a strong swimmer and are at least fifteen years old, the LIAC can give you the skills and certifications needed to become an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard! Learn to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to drownings, injuries, and other emergencies. Participants must be able to swim non-stop for 300 yards (100 yd crawl, 100 yd breaststroke, 100 yd crawl or breaststroke) and retrieve a 10 lb brick (swim 20 yd, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve the brick, return to the surface, and swim 20 yd back with the brick). Attendance of all class sessions is required. The cost is $165, but for those who go on to work for Lawrence Parks and Recreation Aquatics, the majority of class fees will be reimbursed. For more information, call 832-SWIM, or enroll today online at www.lprd.org. Code: 212120 A, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Code: 212120 B, Tue/Thu, 4-8pm.
Thursday, March 25
Dads and Daughters Ballroom
Lawrence Arts Center
Girls ages 8-18. Dads, spend some quality time with your daughters while learning the classic ballroom dances from this father/daughter duo. Couples will perform on the stage for family and friends. Don’t miss this great opportunity!
DYS44: Thu, Mar 25-May 13 (8wks), 6:30-7:30pm, Fee: $58 per couple
Performance: Fri, May 14, 7pm (part of Gala 2010)
Tuesday, April 6
Summer Youth Theatre: Musical Theatre Audition Prep Class
Lawrence Arts Center
7th-12th Grade. This three-week class is designed to help students get ready for the SYT season and prepare their auditions. Students will look at song selections and monologues and gain an overview of the works being done during the summer. Non-musical students may concentrate on the acting component.
TSYT1: Tue, Apr 6-20 (3wks), 7-9pm, Fee: $30
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