In an effort to serve a broader spectrum of needs in the community, the New Castle County, Delaware, parks system has moved into new and challenging areas of human services. (SK)

Three major barriers blocking the delivery of cultural appreciation and participation opportunities to the disabled are lack of trained personnel, architectural barriers, and negative attitudes toward the handicapped. (JD)

Because the kibbutz in Israel is work-oriented, leisure activities play a small role in the lives of the people; recreation most often takes the form of intellectual pursuits, reading, discussion, and participation in group activities such as an occasional game of soccer. (JD)

The author attributes the success of the Concord Pavilion (California) to two things, marketing and experience. Experience has taught administrators to make better, more selective programing choices, and marketing has helped them to sell those programs and events. (JMK)

A successful community festival will be unique, will fit the character and interests of the community, and should be headed by a versatile coordinator who can administer fund raising, publicity, and recordkeeping. (RJG)