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Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:38 AM

‘Spring Fling’ to combat break boredom

By BRIAN WILLIAMS, Herald Staff Writer

Ottawa’s spring break tradition, “Spring Fling,” returns for the 11th year Saturday.

“Spring Fling” is sponsored by the Franklin County Children’s Coalition and organized to provide family oriented activities to those within the county who do not have the resources to take vacations.

“We want to provide positive things for the kids to do,” Tod Scott, Franklin County Children’s Coalition and Spring Fling committee member, said.

Spring Fling attendance has reached nearly 7,000 the past two years, and events can fill up fast, he said.

“You need to be there half an hour to an hour ahead of time. The movies sold out in 10 to 12 minutes last year,” Scott said.

Most events are free, but some cost $1 or require a non-perishable food item for admission.

“Because of the economy, we tried to do as many as we could without cost,” Scott said.

The one exception to the $1 fee is the dance for high school aged students, which will be $5. The charge is because the dance will have the bands Clash of Factions and Chocolate for the Woodwork performing. The admission charge will go to pay the bands, Scott said.

One goal for this year’s edition was to have more father-son activities.

A new activity that meets this goal is The First Tee of Greater Kansas City, which will introduce children to golf Saturday at the Ottawa Country Club, 1001 S. Logan St.

“This is a very, very elite golf clinic for kids,” Scott said about the program which includes the United States Golf Association, the Professional Golfers Association and the Ladies Professional Golfers Association among its founding partners.

The event will be moved to Ottawa University’s Mabee Center, 1001 S. Cedar St., in case of inclement weather.

Another goal the committee met was adding a second concert.

Life Church Worship Team will be in concert from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St. A free dinner of grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, corn, tea, lemonade and water will be served.

Canned goods and non-perishable food items for Hope House will be collected at the concert.

The activities will begin March 14 with the 14th annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1301 S. Main St., Ottawa.

Fair activities include a bike safety event, vision screenings, dental screenings, and ambulance and LifeStar tours. Also, a breakfast of a breakfast burrito, fruit and milk will be served for $1 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the fair.

A Spring Fling events schedule follows. ($) indicates activities with a charge:

March 14

• 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. — 14th annual Children’s Safety Fair, Ransom Memorial Hospital, 1301 S. Main St., Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Golf: A Game Anyone Can Play, Ottawa Country Club, 1001 E. Logan St. Grades K-2, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.; grades 3-5, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; and grades 6-8, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

March 16

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Open gym, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Bingo, Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St.

• 9 a.m. to noon — OU Baseball Experience, Ottawa University Baseball Field, 11th and Mulberry streets. Grades K-2, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; grades 3-5, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and grades 6-8, 11 a.m. to noon.

• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Picking & Smiling with Fiddles & Violins, First United Methodist Church, 203 E,. Fourth St., Ottawa.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free lunch, First United Methodist Church, 203 E. Fourth St., Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Disc golf tournament, Kanza Park, 11th and Elm streets, Ottawa.

• 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Tennis, Forest Park, 600 N. Locust St., Ottawa. Grades K-2, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; grades 3-5, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and grades 6-8, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Hip hop dance classes, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa. Grades 2-5.

• 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. — Positive Rock by Life Church concert, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St.

• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Martial arts, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa. Ages 5 and older.

• ($) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Skating for children 10 and younger, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

• ($) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Skating for all ages, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

March 17

• 9 a.m. to noon — Playtime, Carnegie Cultural Center, 515 S. Main St., Ottawa. Ages 5 and younger.

• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Magic show, Church of the Nazarene, Seventh and Elm streets, Ottawa.

• 10:30 a.m. — X-Box tournament, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free lunch, Church of the Nazarene, Seventh and Elm streets, Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Open gym, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Wii games, Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St.

• 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — OU vs. Baker Baseball doubleheader, Ottawa University Baseball Field, 11th and Mulberry streets.

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Swimming, Swim for Life, 913 E. Wilson St., Ottawa.

• ($) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Skating for children 10 and younger, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

• 6:30 p.m. — Girl Zone: “Self-Esteem Building,” Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St.

• ($) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Skating for all ages, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

March 18

• ($) 9 a.m. to noon — Dodgeball, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; grades 4-6, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and grades 7-12, 11 a.m. to noon.

• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Clement McCrae puppet show, First Baptist Church, Fourth and Hickory streets, Ottawa.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free lunch, First Baptist Church, Fourth and Hickory streets, Ottawa.

• ($) 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Movie, Crystal Plaza Theater, 209 S. Main St., Ottawa.

• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Bingo, Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St.

• 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Fumbles the Clown, Ottawa Library, 105 S. Hickory St.

• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Tractors, Trucks & More, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Playtime, Carnegie Cultural Center, 515 S. Main St., Ottawa. Ages 5 and younger.

• 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. — Dietrich Cabin tour, City Park, Fifth and Main streets, Ottawa.

• 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Martial arts, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa. Ages 5 and older.

• ($) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Skating for children 10 and younger, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

• ($) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Skating for all ages, The Rink, 222 E. Second St., Ottawa.

• ($) 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Movie, Crystal Plaza Theater, 209 S. Main St., Ottawa.

March 19

• 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Intro to Weaving: Make a Bookmark, Carnegie Cultural Center, 515 S. Main St., Ottawa.

• 10 a.m. to noon — Gymspiration: “Open Gym Activities,” Ottawa High School, 1120 S. Ash St. Grades K-5.

• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Magic show, Church of the Nazarene, Seventh and Elm streets, Ottawa.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free lunch, Church of the Nazarene, Seventh and Elm streets, Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Open gym, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• ($) 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. — Movie, Crystal Plaza Theater, 209 S. Main St., Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Craft activity at American Eagle. Park at Lincoln Elementary School, 1102 Millner St., Ottawa, and bus over.

• 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Swimming, Swim for Life, 913 E. Wilson St., Ottawa.

• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. — OU cheer/dance clinic, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa.

• 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Martial arts, Don Woodward Community Center, 517 E. Third St., Ottawa. Ages 5 and older.

• ($) 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — Movie, Crystal Plaza Theater, 209 S. Main St., Ottawa.

March 20

• 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Arts and crafts, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium basement, 301 S. Hickory St.

• ($) 11 a.m. to noon — “Read All About It” Show featuring Richard Renner, Ottawa Municipal Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St.

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Free lunch, First Christian Church, 1045 S. Hickory St.

• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. — Wii Rock: “Wii Rock with an Attitude,” Ottawa University Commons, 1001 S. Cedar St. Grades 8-12.

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Parent/child “Giant” kickball game, Orlis Cox Sports Complex, Beech Street and West K-68, Ottawa.

• 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — OU vs. Sterling Baseball doubleheader, Ottawa University Baseball Field, 11th and Mulberry streets.

• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Video Blast/Game Time, Ottawa University Commons, 1001 S. Cedar St. Grades 6-12.

• ($) 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. — High school-aged dance with bands, Crystal Plaza Theater, 209 S. Main St., Ottawa. Ages 13-18.

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‘Spring Fling’ to combat break boredom

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