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Downtown Lawrence to welcome a baby boutique, bid farewell to a pizza joint and more updates
Downtown Lawrence is welcoming a new baby boutique and recently lost a pizza place, and a coffee shop is doubling down on its brick and mortar location after closing its mobile trailer.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence to welcome a baby boutique, bid farewell to a pizza joint and more updates
Downtown Lawrence is welcoming a new baby boutique and recently lost a pizza place, and a coffee shop is doubling down on its brick and mortar location after closing its mobile trailer.
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Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal in Lawrence
Turkey Day is just around the corner. Here are some places to get a free meal in Lawrence.
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Lawrence holiday markets: Where to shop for gifts that support local makers
Here are almost 20 Lawrence-area opportunities to shop local and support artists, farmers and small businesses this holiday season, starting with this weekend.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Last Lawrence Farmers’ Market of the season coming up; save the date for Holiday Market
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s regular season is winding to a close, but the annual Holiday Market will be coming up in mid-December.
Whataburger Lawrence location set to open Monday
The long-awaited Whataburger will open its doors in Lawrence on Monday, according to a news release.
Leeway Butcher to close; owners hope to bring products to grocery stores
The owners of Leeway Butcher have announced they will be closing the shop at the end of October, about a year after closing their restaurant, Leeway Franks.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Fruit Tree Project invites the public to join its upcoming potluck and cider-pressing party
Since 2012, Lawrence Fruit Tree Project has been sharing the fruits of its labor — from pawpaws to persimmons — with the local community. As its late summer harvest comes to a close, the team is celebrating the season’s bounty with a Fall Party.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell hosts bison harvest workshop ahead of community cookout
Bison have sustained many Native American tribes for centuries as a source of food, clothing and tools. Now, Haskell is sharing the bison’s deep cultural significance with the general public through a harvest workshop and community meal.
Haskell, Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to host bison harvest, community cookout
Haskell Indian Nations University invites community members to learn about harvesting a bison before enjoying a meal together.
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Cleo & Leo, a woman-owned bakery, soon to open in North Lawrence
Elm Street has become home to a new Mexican woman-owned bakery, Cleo & Leo, set to open by October.
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Los Guapos Latin Food opening in Lawrence this week
A new restaurant from a former owner of Cielito Lindo will hold a grand opening this week. Los Guapos Latin Food is set to open its doors on Saturday.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Grant will allow Lawrence Public Schools to launch a bakery at Pinckney
The Lawrence school district has earned a $100,000 federal grant that will fund a bakery at Community Connections at Pinckney.
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Alleyway between Lawrence Farmers’ Market parking lots getting a facelift
Construction work on a downtown alley this week got a bumpy start with the Lawrence Farmers’ Market staff and vendors, but things should smooth out nicely. Plus: updates on the goal of a permanent space for the market.
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