Lawrence Central Rotary

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  • Lawrence Central Helps Out At the Tour of Lawrence

    The temperatures were close to 100 but that didn’t deter Riders, attendees and lots of kids from checking out the Tour of Lawrence’s Criterium Sunday July 1st on Mass Street in Lawrence.  Lawrence Central members staffed the Kids Zone that had two massive inflatable attractions for kids to slide and play on.  Also popular not to just the kids but lots of people downtown was a misting system that was installed in one of our tents.

    We also passed out flyers for our Community Bike Ride scheduled for July 21st at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum.  Below are some pics.  Thanks to everyone who helped and attended!  We’re proud to be a part of the Tour of Lawrence!

      

  • Visit Lawrence Central at the Tour of Lawrence Crit Sunday 7/1

    Members of Lawrence Central Rotary and Ride Lawrence will be staffing the Tour of Lawrence Kids Zone from 11am to 3pm on Sunday July First.

    We’ll be set up on 9th street between Mass and Vermont.  There’ll be inflatable jumpy attractions for the kids so they have something to do too!

    We’ll also have information about our upcoming Community Bike Ride on July 21st.

  • Lawrence Central Rotary Club Announces Bike Rack Competition Winner For Van Go, Inc.

    VanGo Bike Rack

    Lawrence Central Rotary Club announced Monday that a design created by Rockhill and Associates was selected as the Club’s 5th sponsored bike rack for the community.  The rack, funded by LiveWell Lawrence, was designed to be installed at Van Go, Inc., 715 New Jersey Street, Lawrence, KS.

    Rockhill and Associate’s design was envisioned to complement the building’s architecture, and includes concrete bases with steel tops to secure the bicycles. The design will be fabricated over the summer and installed in early fall.

    Van Go, Inc. is an arts-­‐based social service agency that provides year-­round after-­school and summer job‐training programs to high-­needs and under-‐served youth, ages 14-­21.  Lynne Green, Executive Director of Van Go met with Club President Shon Qualseth and bike rack chairperson Jane Huesemann to explain the reasons the bike rack would be beneficial. The new rack will be highly used by the center’s teens, which frequently use bikes for transportation to and from the center. Biking gives the teens independence as well as helping to instill healthy living habits.

    Lawrence Central Rotary encourages healthy initiatives in the community by supporting bike related activities. The club’s website, www.ridelawrence.com showcases biking related information for the community. The club also sponsors a free community bike ride each summer in July. LiveWell Lawrence has contributed to the bike racks, website, and ride.

  • 2012 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Set for July 21st

    Lawrence Central Rotary and Ride Lawrence are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Lawrence Community Bike Ride.

    This year's ride is scheduled for July 21st at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum / Youth Sports Complex.

    The ride is completely free and open to all ages.  This year's ride has three paved-path rides that anyone can participate in.

    People looking for a longer ride will commence a 10 mile ride at 7:30am while at 8:30 a shorter 3 mile ride will depart.  All morning anyone can participate in an easy 1 mile mini-course around the wide pathways in the Arboretum.

    T-shirts and safety gear will be given away while supplies left and there's much more we're lining up right now so check back often for more announcements.

  • Ever Consider Designing a Bike Rack? Extended & Updated

    Lawrence Central Rotary Bike Rack Project
     
    Lawrence Central Rotary invites local and regional artists to submit new creative designs for its community bike rack initiative. Lawrence Central Rotary’s community bike rack initiative has resulted in the construction and placement of four bike racks in the Lawrence area. The fifth bike rack will be placed in front of Van Go Inc., 715 New Jersey, Lawrence, KS. LiveWell Lawrence, a Douglas County Community Foundation initiative that is focused on improving everyday environments to make it easier for people to get more physically active, has joined Lawrence Central Rotary in funding this bike rack. The selected bike rack will become the property of Van Go Inc. We encourage anyone to submit a proposal. BE CREATIVE!
     
    Deadline: May 15, 2012
    Eligibility: Open
    Budget: $2,000 (All-inclusive bike rack budget including design and fabrication.)
    Installation to be completed by Van Go Inc.
     
    Specifications for Design:
    • The bike rack must be able to withstand severe outdoor weather in cold and hot temperatures and should be low maintenance with excellent sustainability. It should also be made of nonabrasive materials that can be easily maintained and does not scratch or damage bicycle frames with a durable finish that does not sustain damage from bicycles or locks.
    • The bicycle rack must accommodate at least 8 bicycles.
    • Artists/designers should approach the project as a permanent installation to be installed into a concrete surface, with a minimum 10 year life expectancy.
    • The selected entry will be exclusive to the Lawrence Central Rotary’s Bike Rack Project.
    • All work must be safe for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages with no pinch points, sharp edges, or corners.
    • The work should be of an appropriate height and design so that it will not create a hazard for visually impaired or physically challenged pedestrians. A bicycle should not have to be lifted off the ground to access and be secured to the rack. The artwork must allow for part of the bicycle frame as well as at least one wheel to be secured to the rack.
    • Refer to the attached photo for bike rack location.
    • The design must be compatible with commonly used U-locks.
    • Artists/designers are encouraged to review the bicycle parking guidelines created by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. More information can be found at http://www.apbp.org/resource/resmgr/publications/bicycle_parking_guidelines.pdf

    Review Criteria:

    • Creativity of design – visually noticeable, artistically designed, and unique.
    • Durability of design
    • Environmentally friendly design
    • Easy maintenance

    How to Apply:

    • Only electronic submissions accepted.
    • A one-page statement with your name, contact information, and a brief written description of your project which includes:
    • a description of your concept
    • the materials to be used and assembly
    • the capacity of the bike rack
    • a brief statement of your experience in creating a work of art or fabricating materials
    • Sketch of proposed bicycle rack, in color, and with explanatory notes and dimensions
    • Budget
    • Resume with current contact information
    • 3 to 5 clearly labeled digital images of previous work relevant to this project with corresponding, numbered list of same works with title, media, dimensions, project.
    • budget, and brief description of the work.
    • Three professional references with contact information, including email and telephone number(s).
    Project timeline:
    • Proposal submission deadline: May 15, 2012
    • Notification of selection: May 23, 2012
    • Bike rack delivery to site: August 27, 2012
    • Proposed installation timeframe: August 28-31, 2012
    • Bike rack unveiling: early September, 2012

    Project contact:
    Jane Huesemann
    Lawrence Central Rotary
    www.lawrencecentralrotary.org
    huesemann3369@gmail.com
    785-691-5547

     
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