News From Blue Springs Parks and Recreation

Add a little Spring to your life. July Newsletter July 2008 - Vol 2, Issue 6

In This Issue *National Parks & Recreation Month *Red, White, and Blue Springs *"Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor® Dream Coat" *Junior Golf Clinics *Bits and Pieces *Calendar of Upcoming Programs & Activities *Photos of the Month *Health and Fitness Tips: *Quotes to Live By: Sign Up/Opt Out Quick Links *Past Newsletters *Parks and Recreation Web Site *Adams Pointe Golf Club		WELCOME: With the start of July the long hot days of summer are here. Don't let that stop you from having fun. We have programs and services to keep you entertained and challenged. Check us out to see what we have to offer. *National Parks & Recreation Month by Roscoe Righter, Director The Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department will use the month of July to celebrate the start of summer programming, as well as a time to bring citizens together to volunteer, get involved in great outdoor physical activities and advocate for parks and recreation. Research shows that 75% of Americans live within two miles of a public park or recreation facility. Right here in Blue Springs, citizens are provided the opportunity to frequent nineteen public parks which offer a number of family-focused leisure activities from Music in the Park concerts, to Mighty Mud Volleyball in Hidden Valley Park. Full Story

*Red, White, and Blue Springs

As a celebration of Independence Day and a gift to the community, the City of Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a spectacular fireworks display on Friday evening, July 4 at Blue Springs High School Peve Stadium, 2000 Northwest Ashton Drive. The Red, White and 'Blue Springs' 4th of July Celebration kicks-off with live music at 8:00 pm on Friday followed by a twenty to twenty-five minute fireworks show beginning at 9:30 pm. For more information........

*"Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor® Dream Coat"

Presented by the Blue Springs City Theatre this musical opens at the Blue Springs High School Auditorium on Thursday, July 10th. Performance dates are 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, at 7:30 pm and July 13 and 20 at 2:00 pm. The Blue Springs High School auditorium (aka Blue Springs Civic Center) is located at 2000 NW Ashton Drive. Reserved seating is available online at www.bluespringscitytheatre.com or contact the Parks and Recreation department at 816- 228-0137. Admission: $8 Adult, $7 children 12 & under & Seniors 65+. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dream Coat is a dazzling ride through biblical Egypt on the wings of Andrew Lloyd Webber's uplifting music and the humor and poetry of lyricist Time Rice. This irresistible musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son, paints a picture of betrayal and hardship, prophecy and forgiveness. You will not want to miss this production of one of America's favorite shows.

*Junior Golf Clinics

The 2008 Adams Pointe Junior Clinics are the perfect way to teach the game to your junior golfer! These 3- day instructional clinics focus on the fundamentals of the game, with group instruction by our professional staff. Kids will learn the basics of the full swing, putting, chipping, rules, and etiquette in a fun environment. Cost is just $60 per student, per session, and includes a free punch card good for five bags of range balls after the completion of the clinic! Three sessions throughout the summer months offer great flexibility for those busy summer schedules! Call the Adams Pointe Golf Shop today for more details and to register your child today at 816.220.3673!

*Bits and Pieces

-Swim Pool Season Pass Sales - Music in the Park Concert Series -Blue Springs Car Cruise Nights -Street Flicks -Mighty Mud Volleyball Tournament -Theme Park Tickets are Available -Parks and Recreation Activity Guide -Vesper Hall "GoodTimes" Activity Guide -Facility Rental Opportunities Learn more.....

*Calendar of Upcoming Programs & Activities

Music in the Park Concert Series, Sundays, 6:30 pm........ Check out what's going on this month

*Photos of the Month

The Wicked Witch of the West was present at the "Wizard of Oz" Street Flick. See July photos.....

*Health and Fitness Tips:

Bicycling : When you ask many adults when the last time they rode a bike is, they cannot answer. Although bicycling is a favorite pastime, many adults do not take advantage of this great option for exercise. Not only does bike riding exercise the body and build a stronger cardiovascular system, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature, fresh air, and see new sites.

*Quotes to Live By:

"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." -Plato .

Blue Springs Parks and Recreation   phone: 816 228-0137 web: http://www.bluespringsgov.com/Parks

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