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ay! Summer is finally here! This season is sure to be full of FUN— dozens of events, programs, and camps are just around the corner! The LK summer calendar is packed. Really packed. You might have to bring out the magnifying glass for this one, because we really crammed it in. See all that’s happening May, June, & July on pages 44-46, and follow Lincoln Kids! on Facebook for updates and more events as they come up! You might notice that several features in this edition focus on health,
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safety, and having fun while staying active, including: •• May 25-Jul 31: Lincoln City Libraries’ Summer Reading Program. Track your summer reading & win prizes! (pg. 12) •• May 16-18: AAA Bike Helmet Fitting Clinic. FREE helmets for kids ages 5-12 while supplies last! (pg. 21) •• Lincoln Parks & Recreation is hosting a summer FULL of FREE family fun: Party on the Plaza (May 19), Uncle Sam Jam (July 4), free monthly canoeing lessons, plus free water
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sports & fitness, zumba, yoga, and more each week! (pg. 30) •• May 29-August 10: Crunch & Lunch at Peter Pan Park. FREE breakfast, lunch, & activities every day, all summer, for ages 2-18! (pgs. 30 & 31) •• June 1: NEW! School’s Out Bash at the Children’s Museum. Celebrate summer with the String Beans, a dance party, magician, & FUN! (pg. 22) •• June 2: The Railyard’s Kids Safety & Health Fair. FREE fun in the Haymarket with emergency vehicles, music, activities, & more! (pgs. 2 & 23) •• June 14: Archie’s Late Night Party at Morrill Hall. Pajama party! Get nocturnal with hands-on activities, cosmic shows, Harry Potter science, the new after party & more! (back page) •• June 21-August 9: Fallbrook Farmers Market is Lincoln’s most family-friendly farmers market with events, music, activities, and local fare every Thursday from 4-7! The big FREE Family Festival is June 28! (pg. 18) •• June 22: Bryan Health’s FREE Home Run for Health. Pregame activities, booths, baseball, & fireworks! The winner of the drawing contest on pg. 25 throws first pitch! (pgs. 24-25) And that’s not all—Lincoln’s family scene is amazing! There’s plen-
ty more featured all throughout the paper. You don’t have to worry about hearing “I’m bored” this summer! Our own event earlier this year was a BLAST! Thanks to all who partied with us at KidsPark to celebrate LK’s 25th birthday. Look for photos of your kids having fun that day on Genesis Photography’s Facebook page (posted March 4). And special thanks to all of the party sponsors for making that day extra-special. Lincoln truly is a family community because of you! We hope you all have a safe, active, & spectacular summer!
Photo Credit: Genesis Photography www.genesisphotog.com
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Kenny
Bennett