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Florence news and notes: Glowgolf comes to Florence Mall; City hosts Youth in Government Night


NKyTribune staff report

Glowgolf Mini Golf Arrives at Florence Mall

Glowgolf, an operator of indoor, glow-in-the-dark, miniature golf courses based in Wichita, Kan., has opened a new location at Florence Mall in Florence.

Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf is a family entertainment concept similar to black light or “cosmic” bowling. Special florescent golf balls, putters, course obstacles and wall décor all glow under black lights. The florescent-glow of the course creates a “one-of-a-kind” miniature golf experience.

Located on Level 2 next to Sears, the new Glowgolf features a giant 36-hole miniature golf course, a Laser Maze Challenge attraction and an area for birthday parties and group events. Guests can play up to 54 holes with their admission. An adult miniature golf admission is nine dollars and a child miniature golf admission is seven dollars. Group and family discounts are also available.

Jeff Bennett, area manager for Glowgolf, said, “It’s great to be open at Florence Mall. The course turned out very nicely.  We’ll be a great addition to the entertainment options in the area.”

Operating hours, when school is in, will be Monday through Friday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.  When school is out, hours will be Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Glowgolf operates mini golf courses across the United States. Other locations include operations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. A complete list of locations is available here.

Youth in Government Night

The City of Florence will hold its annual Youth in Government Night on Tuesday, March 13, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Community Rooms of the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Boulevard.

The program is open to all ages and will provide those who attend an opportunity to learn about the role local government plays within their community.

City departments will provide presentations of its role in the local government process and students can learn the legislative duties of the Mayor and City Council. The event will continue during the weekly Florence City Council meeting at 7pm in the Council Chambers. Mayor Diane E. Whalen will recognize those in attendance.

For more information, call 647-8177 or go to www.florence-ky.gov.


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