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Panda Pediatrics partnered with local artists to transform its waiting area into an art experience. Community members gathered Tuesday to get a glimpse at the clinic’s new look.
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Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center will close for the season after Sunday — to humans, that is. On Monday, the annual Pooch Plunge returns.
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Panda Pediatrics has partnered with local artists to transform its waiting area into an art experience. An unveiling on Tuesday will welcome community members to check out the pediatric clinic’s new look.
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Activists with No SB 180 in Lawrence, who recently saw the Lawrence City Commission act quickly to pass a local ordinance against Kansas’ anti-trans legislation, are celebrating their successful campaign with a party this week.
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The city will soon host a ribbon cutting for a new splash pad in North Lawrence.
Brenna Hawley-Craig is ready for some pie. She’ll have her fill this week at the Vinland Fair, a free, three-day event featuring a tractor pull, field day races, a talent show, live bands — and lots of homemade pie.
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For Van Go apprentice artist Barack Bennett-Robinson, drawing from emotion is part of making meaningful art. He and 19 other young artists on Friday night unveiled the benches they’ve been working on for eight weeks.
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Van Go, a Lawrence-based youth arts program, on Friday will unveil 20 unique benches, all created by local apprentice artists in honor of people and organizations.
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It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.
A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.
