Category Archives: Columns

CT Entertainment Showcase

Posted on February 21, 2012

You want to entertain your parks and recreation patrons. But it isn’t always easy to find great musicians and artists, is it? The Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association can help: Their 22nd annual Entertainment Showcase features lots of great acts … Continue reading →

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This Just In: Enough!

Posted on February 17, 2012

I have to tell you, I am getting pretty tired of this constant flood of “news” that takes celebrities–and every utterance they make–and turns them into “breaking stories.” This is yellow journalism at its best. I think even William Randolph … Continue reading →

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Cub Cadet Test Drive Challenge

Posted on February 16, 2012

All right, all you field managers and groundskeepers: It’s time for the Cub Cadet Test Drive Challenge. Starting tomorrow (Feb. 17), Cub Cadet is inviting consumers to test drive a variety of the company’s riders and tractors. The Test Drive … Continue reading →

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Synthetic Turf Council Meeting

Posted on February 15, 2012

The 2012 Synthetic Turf Council Membership Meeting will take place March 5-7 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Council members are invited to enjoy networking, the fourth annual golf tournament, educational programs and exhibits. Landscape architects can … Continue reading →

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Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Posted on February 14, 2012

The Maine Outdoor Coalition has launched a website for the The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend March 2, 3 and 4. The site features a directory of events already registered and a user-friendly interface for submitting additional events. Park-goers can search … Continue reading →

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