Articles for tag: Croquet, Fourth of July Barbecue

Karla News

Games to Play at a 4th of July Barbecue

Games to Play at a July 4th Barbecue With the 4th of July right around the corner. Many may be planning for the big July 4th barbecue. While what to grill is an important item on the list, don’t forget to plan for games to play at the 4th of July barbecue. Croquet Anyone Croquet, ...

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Wedding Venues in Eugene, Oregon

RiverRidge An excellent venue to explore for your special day, RiverRidge Resort is located in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. RiverRidge Resort boasts spectacular views of the Coburg Hills and other stunning vistas. They have a special area for wedding ceremonies and receptions, called the Wedding Courtyard. The courtyard includes the ShortRidge Golf Course, Croquet Court Area ...

Karla News

Old Fashioned Games Are Fun

As a child during the 1960s and 1970s I loved to play games — I still do when time permits. Perhaps almost everyone finds playing games fun to some extent! I enjoyed board games and card games, as well as outdoor games like croquet and tag. They provided fun, cheap entertainment. Many of the games ...

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Resurgence of the Ancient Game of Cherokee Marbles

Cherokee marbles are an ancient game, dating back to at least 800 A.D. The marbles used in the traditional Native American game are much bigger than modern marbles and were originally carved from stone. Today, players typically use billiard balls instead of the smooth stone marbles of the past, partly because few Cherokee people are ...

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Backyard Croquet: Three Rules to Follow

With warmer weather arriving across the country, many picnics and barbecues will be accompanied by one of the nation’s oldest backyard traditions – croquet. When the neighbors come over with a dusted-off old croquet set, there are a few official rules of the game that can be incorporated into backyard play to enhance the experience ...

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Five Family Picnic Games

Spring is here, for many of us that means the start of family picnics. Heading to the park with the kids and family dog is a great way to bond as a family. Why not incorporate some a fun and easy recreational sport into your next family picnic. Here is a list of five of ...