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with Parks & Rec Director BJ Staab
Parks and Recreation is Essential! Parks and Recreation and the staff who make it happen are essential to the Liberty Community.
Month number three featuring the fundamental roles of parks and recreation from the National Recreation and Park Association. This month's statement is "Parks and recreation's programming and education activities are critical to childhood development."
Parks and recreation is the leading provider of out-of-school time programming and childcare. Parks and recreation agencies deliver out-of-school time programs to children of all ages; early childhood, elementary school, middle school, high school and early workforce aged kids.
Look no further than this months e-newsletter highlighting some of those programs and education opportunities!
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Welcome to the New Liberty Storm Swim Coach
Here is a little bit about Coach David Hill:
I lived in Des Moines, Iowa until the age of 10. Moved to the Kansas City Area, and went through Shawnee Mission Public Schools. My family resides in Mission, KS. I have two years of experience teaching in Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools as a Physical Education and Health Teacher.
Some hobbies I enjoy are going for walks, cooking, drawing, painting and watching sports. I have two Persian cats that I adore: Elsa and Snow and I will be getting married this summer to my fiancé, Jessica.
I grew up with the pool and enjoyed the social aspect of swimming while playing a variety of sports. In High School, I played football, wrestling, cross country and track (as an All-State Athlete).
My favorite part of being a swim coach is teaching children the basics of swimming, creating an environment that makes swimming a fun experience for all participants and being close to the community as a whole.
Join us this summer on the Liberty Storm Swim Team!
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Join us for the grand opening of the City Park sprayground on Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. We will be kicking off the summer season of fun with:
- Free snow cones from 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Elemental Performance will be entertaining with bubbles
- Sidewalk chalk will be available to create your own artwork
We will have a brief intro and welcome remarks then we will turn on the sprayground for the first official "bucket dump" of the season!
The spraygrounds at Ruth Moore Park and City Park will be open for the season starting May 28 - Sept. 5 from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. and are free and open to the public
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Go Play Outside!
Kids to Parks Day is May 21 and is designed and intended to connect kids to the experiences found in our parks. Kids today need outdoor and cultural experiences found in our parks, which help them connect and discover something about themselves.
We encourage you and your family to get outdoors and experience your local parks. To help get you started, we have put together a few scavenger hunt activity sheets.
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♫ I want to ride my bicycle,
I want to ride my bike ♫
For those who bike to school or to work, who pedal to save time or money or to stay fit and benefit the environment, National Bike Safety Month in May offers the perfect opportunity to educate kids and adults about how bicycle safety and enjoyment go hand-in-hand.
We have some great opportunities to promote during bike safety month to help educate and keep you safe all summer long.
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Here are some upcoming bike events and camps:
Learn to Ride Bike Safety Event: June 5
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Expert instructors will give on-bike lessons in balancing, pedaling, steering, and stopping for kids who are ready for a little extra motivation and encouragement. Reserve your spot today.
Buddy Pegs- Learn to Pedal: June 27-July 1
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This play-based program will use fun games and activities to create independent and confident little riders. Through this session kiddos will progress through ninja bicycle skills such as balance, gliding and the transition to early pedaling. Learn more and register.
Buddy Pegs- Adventure Bike : July 18-22
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Adventure Bike Camps (ABC) are the highlight of the summer for every kid on a bike! Whether your child is new to rolling along on two wheels (without training wheels), confidently riding around the neighborhood, or expanding their mountain bike skills out on the trails, we’ve got an ABC for them. Learn more and register.
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The Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) Horticultural team maintains 127 garden beds and 11 containers, plus trimming and adding mulch around more than 100 trees throughout Liberty. They use at least 160 cubic yards of mulch each year. That’s 107,870 pounds, 54 tons or 2 tractor trailer trucks full!
– LPR by the numbers
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Be sure to watch for LPR trucks and our team members on the side of the roadways as they HAND DELIVER all 107,870 pounds of mulch!
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It's Almost Pool Season
The outdoor pools at the Liberty Community Center (LCC) are scheduled to open for the season starting Memorial Day weekend! Here are the hours:
May 28 - Aug. 23, 2022
- Monday - Saturday
- 12 - 8 p.m.
- Sundays, Memorial Day and July 4
- 12 - 6 p.m.
Aug. 24 - Sept. 5, 2022
- Closed weekdays
- Saturday
- 12 - 8 p.m.
- Sundays and Labor Day
- 12 - 6 p.m.
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Membership or day pass is required to access LCC facilities. Summer passes and 20 visit swipe cards are also available. |
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Age My Way
May is Older Americans Month and the theme for 2022 is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.
The Liberty Silver Center offers several programs and services each month that will help you socialize and stay engaged. Check out this months activities and menu calendar and we hope to see you soon!
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NEW Bitty Sports Programs
We are excited to be creating a new line up of programming geared toward kids ages 3-7 with our Bitty Sports offerings. Each program will use fun games to entertain and engage the kids in physical activity. Each session is designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, self confidence and most of all fun! Parent participation is highly encouraged for the success of these programs.
Program Offerings:
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T-Ball - May and June
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Soccer - July and August
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Flag Football - July, August, September and October
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Volleyball - July and August
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Golf - September and October
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Basketball - January and February
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With the school year coming to an end, now is the time to start getting your kids signed up for summer camps with Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR).
LPR and its partners offer a variety of half-day enrichment and full-day camps for your child throughout the year.
This summer we will be offering the following camps:
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Memorial Splash: May 31-June 3
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KC Chess Club: July 18 -21
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Buddy Pegs- Learn to Pedal: June 27-July 1
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Buddy Pegs- Adventure Bike: July 18-22
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Summer Splash: Aug. 8-12
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Expanded Clinics for 2022!
With the success of 2021, we have expanded the training schedule to be more in line with the skill level of the participants and will be offering multiple sessions starting July 11 - Aug. 6. The registration deadline for these programs is July 3.
With the help of Coach A.W. Michael, we will be offering beginner and novice sessions for ages 5 - 13 and older with a variety of days and times available. All sessions will be at the Bennett Park tennis courts and while space is available. Don't delay and register today!
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Bringing Liberty Residents Together to Serve Our Community
Are you 55 and older and interested in serving your community in a way that suits your schedule, skills, and interests? Serve as an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer in our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and let us connect you with meaningful and rewarding community volunteer experiences.
By joining the RSVP 'family', you help create a positive image of seniors and join one of America's oldest and largest volunteer organizations. RSVP helps you to find just the right fit for your time and interests.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help support the following program areas:
- Liberty Meals on Wheels
- Evidence-Based Wellness Programs
- Environmental Stewardship Projects
If you are interested in the RSVP program, please submit an Interest Form and a coordinator will follow up with you to find the best fit.
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Liberty Parks & Rec has continued our partnership with FastKick Martial Arts to provide martial arts classes with divisions for youth ages 3-6 and 7+.
FastKick believes in teaching the importance of setting goals and learning about taking action to achieve those goals. And through this process, one by one they are changing lives! FastKick offer classes that focus on more than just kicking and punching. Each class teaches the core of Taekwondo: Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit.
Upcoming Sessions:
- May 24 - June 16
- June 21 - July 14
- July 19 - Aug. 11
- Aug. 16 - Sept. 8
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Cemetery Work Day
Join the Cemetery Advisory Committee at Fairview / New Hope Cemetery on Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for the next Cemetery Work Day. Volunteers will be cleaning up leaves, picking up branches, fixing headstones and landscaping.
Cemetery work days are scheduled on the third Saturday of the month and will be cancelled if it is raining. Grab your gloves, rakes, shovels and gardening tools to help with the clean up (some tools will be provided).
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