Parks and Rec
Everybody is Kung Fu fighting
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If you have ever wanted to learn one of the true martial arts, you will soon have your chance.
The Eudora Parks and Recreation Department will soon be offering classes in Kung Fu for both adults and children.
Instructor Bryan Peterson started learning Chinese martial arts 25 years ago. Peterson lived in Japan and China for 16 years, practicing the martial arts every day.
Peterson, who not only learned the martial arts, but the languages and cultures of both countries, will be teaching the Northern (Chang Quan) and Southern (Nan Quan) style Kung Fu.
The cost of the program is $6 per class or you can sign up for the entire session and receive a discount on the total package. Classes will begin on Monday April 30 at the Eudora Community Center, 1630 Elm Street. Classes for children will be on Monday and Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM with the teens and adult classes running from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM also on Mondays and Tuesdays.
For more info or questions, you can contact Bryan at (402) 640-0216 or via email at: lawrencemartialarts@gmail.com
Easter Bunny Pancake Feed
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The Eudora Lions Club is sponsoring their annual Easter Bunny Pancake Feed on Saturday April, 7 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Eudora Recreation Center, 1630 Elm Street.
The menu will include all you can eat Buttermilk or Apple/Cinnamon pancakes, sausage and drinks.
In addition to food, children will be able to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and a silent auction will also be held.
The cost for the pancake feed is $5.00 for adults, children 4 – 12 years old $3.00 and children 3 and under eat free. All proceeds from the meal and the silent auction will benefit the Eudora Lions club projects.
After breakfast, the Easter bunny will get to work and hide eggs for the for the annual Easter Egg Hunt which will take place at the West Sports Complex. The Easter Egg hunt will begin at 3:00PM the same afternoon. Boys and girls Preschool through the 4th Grade are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets and look for the little nuggets hidden by the Easter bunny.
Eudora Parks and Rec Hot Shot Contest
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The Eudora Parks and Rec Department is sponsoiring a Hot Shot Contest on Saturday, March 17 at the Eudora Community Center, 1630 Elm Street.
This contest is open to boys and girls ages 8 through 15. Boys and girls will compete separately.
Hotshot is similar to a three point contest where participants will have two 60 seconds rounds to shoot from five hotspot locations on the court. The shooting distance in this contest ranges from 12 to 21 feet from the basket.
The event is free and begins at 9:00 with registration beginning at 8:30 AM. For more information, you can click on the following link HERE and print out your registration form.
Santa on the line
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Here’s a neat little opportunity sponsored by the Eudora Parks and Rec Department. If you would like your child to receive a call from Santa prior to Christmas, all you need to do is go over to the Parks and Rec Department and fill out a form no later than December 16. Santa will be busy checking his list for all the good girls and boys, but will take time out of his busy schedule to personally call local children and make sure his list is complete.
It’s nice to see that Parks and Rec has a direct line to jolly old St. Nick. On a personal note, if Santa can make sure to drop off some note pads for the new year at the Eudorareporter.com offices, we would be eternally grateful.
Other things the Park and Rec Department has going on in the coming weeks:
Stress Talk – Please join Dr. Douglas Mateo for a presentation on identifying stress and it’s symptoms plus ways to manage it. This is a free presentation at the Rec. Ctr. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7:00pm.
2012 Adult Men’s Basketball Leagues – The season tips off on Jan. 11.
“Second Sturday’s Art Exploration” – A Brand-new class offering, that will showcase different art forms once a month on Saturday mornings. This class begins on December 10.
If you would like more information about these opportunities you can either stop the Eudora Rec Center at 1630 Elm Street or visit the Parks and Rec website at: http://www.eudoraparksandrec.org
Tammy Hodges resigns for Eudora Parks & Rec
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Tammy Hodges has resigned as Director of the Eudora Parks and Recreation Department. According to Hodges, the parting was very acrimonious.
In an interview with eudorareporter.com, Hodges stated that, while she used the words “I quit”, she also said that she was not given the chance to resign more formally.
“I was not given the time, nor the opportunity to leave with more dignity” Hodges told us. “I wanted to turn in a formal resignation letter and conclude out my time in a professional manner and I was told ‘no you’re done’ by City Administrator John Harrenstein. Hodges stated that Harrenstein said she would be paid for a two week period, but that she had to turn in her keys and leave the premises.
When asked why she resigned, Hodges stated that she has felt that her role was undervalued and she had not received just treatment from the city. Hodges stated that the City Administrator told her that “he felt she was not taking a leadership role in the job.”
“I finally decided that I’m not going to sit and take that anymore.” Hodges said.
Sources also informed eudorareporter.com that a loud verbal discussion between the two took place inside City Hall on Tuesday morning. It was during this discussion, Hodges informed Harrenstein that she was quitting. At the conclusion of the discussion, Hodges was told to report to the Rec Center and Harrenstein would discuss the situation with her at that location.
At the Rec Center, Hodges stated, she was informed that she would be done immediately and a police officer was summoned there to assist her and ensure safety and integrity of city assets and property. According to Eudora Police Chief Grady Walker, this is standard procedure for all unexpected resignations and for terminations. Hodges was then escorted home by a Eudora Police officer.
Harrenstein, in an interview with eudorareporter.com said “We appreciate the work Tammy did and for her service to the community. We wish her the best in her future endeavors.”
When we asked about the reported verbal discussions, Harrenstein stated that he could not comment on any of the discussions since it involves personnel matters.
“Our Parks and Rec Department, services and the Rec Center are poised for success and Tammy played a large role in positioning us to get there” Harrenstein said. “With our advisory group lead by Councilwoman Ruth Hughs and the citizens on the committee, I am confident our services will continue to grow.”
