Steve Lane and Jim Evers provided updates on two big LCR projects. Steve reported on the upcoming 15th Annual Community Bike Ride on July 19. This is a major club event that boasts four different bike rides, free safety helmets and fittings, healthy snacks, a maintenance station and plenty of family fun. This year will include a training wheel take off station and a bounce house. The events start at the beautiful Rotary Arboretum and it’s all free. A number of generous community sponsors and the LCR Foundation makes it possible. Steve reminded club volunteers to dress for sun and heat and to check comunitybikeride.com for weather cancelation.
Jim Evers spoke about The Lawrence Kids Calendar (LKC) and the work of the volunteers who curate events and activities in the Douglas County area. The calendar lists activities, classes, camps and events that are health focussed, learning, artistic and cultural in nature. Sponsorships are sold to advertisers with proceeds going to the LCR Foundation. The Foundation supports the Community Bike Ride, Rotary Youth Leadership Camp and other projects. Jim asked for help in identifying additional sponsors and in encouraging new users. Prospects for a fun summer look pretty good.
