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Community Garden Plots Available
First Come, First Served
Take advantage of the new Blue Springs Community Garden that are available for planting now. The Community Gardens are located in Central Park, at the corner of Walnut and 10th Streets. This is a great way to grow your own vegetables and herbs, and get some exercise with your friends and neighbors. For just $50 a season, you can 'reap what you sow' from March 17 until October 31. Plots may be shared by more than one person/family.
The Kansas City Master Gardeners will be conducting periodic classes for anyone interested in learning more about the gardening process. A limited number of 10' x 10' spots are still available on a first come, first served basis. To claim your spot, visit the Parks & Recreation Department at your earliest convenience so you don't lose out of this fun, educational, and family oriented activity. |
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Easter Egg-stravaganza
Saturday, April 7th
This free annual event is cosponsored with the Blue Springs Rotary Club. Activities include a petting zoo, play structures, and face painting. The egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. Bring cameras for personal photos with the Easter Bunny and characters from The Wizard of Oz. Rotary Park is east of 7 Highway on Vesper Street. Event will be held rain or shine. For more information please call, 816-228-0137.
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Spring/Summer Activity Guide
In Your Mailbox Soon
The 2012 Spring/Summer Activity Guide is at the printer and will be in the mail to you soon. This guide contains information about our programs and activities for the spring and summer months, so be on the lookout for it. Most classes are available for registration beginning April 1. We have some great things planned for the summer, your old favorites and new activities too. We hope you'll find lots of things that interest you. For details, click on the Activity Guide cover.
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Community-Wide Family Week
April 22nd - 28th
Family Week activities include:
Parks & Recreation Scavenger Hunt
Participants will be given a list of eight area parks with questions about something(s) in each park. The deadline to turn-in the completed entry form is April 20 (not a timed event). The returned entries will then be entered in a drawing. The first two entries drawn that are completed and correct will be declared the winners. $150 in cash prizes will be awarded. Contact the Parks & Recreation Department for rules and an entry form.
Family Time Contest
Families complete an entry form for each 30 minutes they spend together in a family activity during the week. Entry forms can be picked up and deposited in a designated location at area businesses, including Blue Springs City Hall. At the end of family week, a drawing will be held from each location. The total prize value at each business is over $200.
- "Family of the Year" Recognition and Dinner
- Art and Essay Contests
- City-wide entertainment, restaurant, and business
specials for the family.
For more information about Family Week, go to www.jacksoncountyfamilyweek.org |
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"Remnants" Quilt Show
An anticipated 80 to 100 hand made quilts will be on display at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street on Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Vendors will also display their sewing products and answer your questions.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. |
Bits and Pieces
- RAD Training
- Rock Climbing
- Gymnastics
- Tennis Lessons
- Mad Science Camp
- Dancing for Kids
- Fencing
- Ballet & Jazz
- Recycling Center at Pink Hill Park
- Facility Rental Opportunities
More Information..... |
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Photos of the Month
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Quote to Live By :
"Trees are our closest relationship. What they exhale, we inhale, what we exhale, they inhale. This is a constant relationship that nobody can afford to break or live without."
Sadhgurus |
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Our Mission: It is the mission of the Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Department
to serve the public's well-being by providing quality leisure opportunities through the research, establishment, implementation and maintenance
of a comprehensive parks, recreation, buildings and grounds system. |
We hope you have found this issue informative. If you have questions about any of the articles from this issue, please email or call us at (816) 228-0137. We look forward to seeing you at some of the activities and programs we are offering this month. Go out and enjoy your parks.
Sincerely,
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation
www.bluespringsgov.com/parks |
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| Upcoming Events | |
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Aquafina Pitch, Hit, & Run
Car Cruise
Fishing Derby
Pooches on the Parkway |
Aquafina Pitch, Hit, & Run 
Sunday, April 22nd 1 p.m.
American Legion
Baseball Complex 275 NE Brizendine Road Free for boys & girls
ages 7-14 years
Presented in cooperation with Blue Springs Baseball |
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