Almost 140 of Toronto’s parks and recreation facilities are high and dry when it comes to the availability of drinking water.Councillor Janet Davis pointed out to the city’s parks and environment committee Friday that although Toronto now has a bottled water ban in effect in its parks and other facilities, nothing is being done to improve access to fountains and water taps in those .. more …
LEWISBURG – After nearly a month of delays, the Greenbrier County Commission awarded arts and recreation grants totaling $395,942 during a special session Monday morning.The largest awards went to Carnegie Hall and Greenbrier Valley Theatre, each of which will receive $42,000, and the county’s public libraries, which will divvy up $85,000.Last year’s grants to Carnegie and GVT – approved April 12, .. more …
Baylor University Research Finds Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development WACO, Texas (April 10, 2012) – One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy .. more …
There was less contention at a joint workshop with Lower Merion commissioners and members of the planning commission Monday night on creation of an Official Map for the area that would guide placement of new public amenities.Following adoption in December of a rezoning ordinance, the workshops are continuing with two focal points: first, to create the map as an additional planning tool, and .. more …
Disability laws for: Private and non-profit businessesThe Federal and state law give disabled people the right to gain full and equal access to everyday activities usually done in establishments where the general public is invited, such as:Enjoying a meal at a restaurantBuying an item at the grocery storeGetting their car serviced in stationsWatching a movie in a theaterExercising at the health .. more …
Safe, accessible recreation facilities, found in many comparable cities up and down the state, attract visiting families to competitive meets and tournaments bringing millions in revenue.Petaluma Friends of Recreation (PFOR) is taking the challenge head on. PFOR will gather signatures to place an initiative on November’s ballot to fund eight critically needed parks and recreation projects .. more …
A group of angry parents and coaches from East Ridge’s youth sports leagues are threatening to leave the city’s Camp Jordan complex after the City Council voted 4-1 to create a Parks and Recreation Department to oversee their associations.During the special meeting Tuesday night, the council voted to budget $50,000 for a parks and recreation supervisor, who will oversee the soccer, baseball and .. more …
N orth Pinellas 4 Cities closer to partnership on recreation A recreation merger among Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs and Dunedin is almost complete. Under the agreement, the four cities will honor one another’s resident rates for certain recreational facilities and classes. That means residents need only to flash the recreation ID card purchased in their respective cities for free access .. more …
Eight recreation grant workshops will be held for communities interestedin learning about how to apply for grants to acquire, develop or improve park facilities. Participants will learn about how to apply for grants from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, and the Recreation Passport Grant program.Grant workshops will be held in January .. more …
It will cost more to use Okotoks recreation facilities in the new year which will likely mean higher fees for sports teams, said the head of one sports group.Okotoks Minor Hockey Association is facing a five per cent increase in arena rental rates resulting from Okotoks council approving its 2012 municipal budget earlier this month.Association president Robert Mercier said arena rentals makes up .. more …
Friday, 09 December 2011 00:00 In case of inclement weather, the Recreation Department’s website will be Come join the Recreation Department as we offer a night of caroling with the Long Island Choral Society on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in St. Paul’s Cluett Hall. The Long Island Choral Society, founded in 1929, is the oldest continuously performing musical group on Long Island. It has a .. more …
Magnetic Stripe Reader is a point-of-sale (POS) device used for interpreting data encoded on a magnetic stripe card. Millions of magnetic stripe readers, magnetic stripe check readers are installed worldwide. Magnetic stripe reader is used mostly for security and financial transaction purposes. They are also used in financial institutions, retail stores, telecommunication companies, kiosks, .. more …
PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Recreation Department is offering many programs for the fall season. Register online at www.plymouthrec.com or call 508-747-1620, ext. 137, for additional information. Following are a few of the programs offered. A Day with Dr. Seuss : ages 3-6, 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 7, $5, Manomet Youth Center Junior Athletes 3 : ages 4-6, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Nov. 8-Dec. 13, $50, Manomet Youth .. more …
After soliciting public comment, the Department of Justice amended its regulations implementing Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicable to all commercial and public facilities, and to certain private businesses that accommodate the public. To minimize compliance burdens on entities subject to more than one legal standard, the Department of Justice adopted .. more …
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