Kentucky business wants to make up for missed spring breaks
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Several Kentucky school districts had to call off or use NTI days due to weather and illnesses; some even had to cancel spring break to make up for it.
The Palace Family Entertainment Center in London wants to make it up to families who missed spring break.
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'Since your Spring Break was canceled this year, we would like to make it up to your kids,' The Palace Family Entertainment Center wrote on Facebook.
Families with students in Clay, Leslie, Knott, Letcher, and Pike counties can get a certificate for a free unlimited wristband and game card that can be used until Aug. 1.
For the special limited-time offer, The Palace Family Entertainment Center needs a picture of the child's report card.
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Report cards can be sent to events@ThePalaceKy.com until April 4, and The Palace is asking people to include their mailing address.
The Palace Family Entertainment Center offers bowling, go-karts, laser tag, an escape room, a golf simulator, and an arcade, according to their website.
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