March - April 2013
Issue No. 2

Easter Eggstravaganza at The Link!  

Saturday, March 30, from 10:30 a.m. - noon

Easter Egg-stravaganza  
 

The Easter Bunny is returning to the Link again this year! Come join us for a morning of fun for the kids, finished off with a huge egg hunt! Registration is $5 in advance and $10 on the day of the event. Cost includes the egg hunt, activities, and a coupon for swimming. To register call 303-987-5400.

You can help City of Lakewood support National Child Abuse Prevention Month by sponsoring a pinwheel! Blue pinwheels are a symbol of child abuse prevention awareness across the nation. Ralston House and the City of Lakewood are working together during National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April) to support children in the community who have suffered abuse and to support efforts to keep children safe from abuse. Sponsor a pinwheel and it will be planted in the City of Lakewood's garden at Carmody Recreation Center! Pinwheels are $5 each and can be purchased at the Carmody Recreation Center beginning March 18!
 
*All proceeds benefit the Ralston House, a local non-profit that assists youth in the community who have been sexually abused find a safe and friendly place to tell their stories and begin to heal. Learn more at
SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING EVENTS
  
Thursday, April 4
CANCER FIT LECTURE
Join us for a talk about the benefits of cancer treatment and also to understand how the CancerFit program can help you build your stamina, strength and improve your overall health.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Link Recreation Center
Call 720-963-5360 to register.   
 
Friday, April 12
ROCK CLIMBING CLINIC
5:30 - 8 p.m. at Link Recreation Center
Learn the basics of rock climbing in this clinic that is designed to teach you all the basic skills to get you moving on the wall! All gear is provided, and registration includes a bonus day pass so you can come climb again during open hours!
Ages: 15 and Up
$29 Resident, $39 Nonresident
 
Friday, May 3 
No time for Siesta, we're having a Paha Fiesta!
Presented by Friends of Paha
Dinner and Silent Auction  
6:30 p.m at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St.
$40 per person, includes cervezas and sangria!
Information: 303-987-7146
Don't forget your sombrero and fiesta-wear!
coed softball 
ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES
The City of Lakewood has the folowing adult sport leagues available this spring.
  
Volleyball
Team Fee $225 ($100 deposit needed to register)
Leagues Start: March 18
Registration Deadline: March 11
  
Softball
Team Fee $800 for Lakewood Park, $750 for Addenbrooke Park ($200 deposit needed to register)
League Start: Week of April 15 for Lakewood Park and April 22 for Addenbrooke Park
Registration Deadline: April 8
  
Kickball
Team Fee: $225 ($100 deposit needed to register)
League Starts: Week of April 4
Registration Deadline: March 25

More Information: 303-987-4806 or breber@lakewood.org

Carmody Recreation Center
2200 S. Kipling St.
720-963-5360

Green Mountain Recreation Center
13198 W. Green Mountain Dr.
303-987-7830

Lakewood Link Recreation Center
1295 S. Reed St.
303-987-5400

Charles Whitlock
Recreation Center
1555 Dover St.
303-987-4800
Please visit www.Lakewood.org/Recreation
for more information on any of these events and much more!
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