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Ribbon cutting and community celebration set for new La Yarda mural
A new mural honoring the community of La Yarda will be dedicated Saturday, and the public is welcome to attend the celebration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Bilingual play in Lawrence to put Latino stories on the stage in Spanish language with English subtitles
“Quisiera invitar a todos los hispanohablantes para que vengan a ver una obra que valoriza su experiencia de inmigrante en su propio idioma,” Sofiana Olivera said, inviting Spanish-speakers to enjoy a play in their language, to be performed at the Lawrence Arts Center with English subtitles.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Artists bring works in many mediums to Art in the Park 2025
Community members withstood the heat to check out the first day of Art in the Park on Saturday in downtown Lawrence. The show continues Sunday.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Ruby is a sparkling diamond in the ruff
Ruby, a 4-year-old lab and cattle dog mix, came to town in January from a shelter with fewer resources than the Lawrence Humane Society. She’s flourished as she’s had the chance to go out on doggy adventures.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Sept. 9, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“This week’s batch of bestsellers reflect our recent events, local interests, as well as the New York Times bestseller list,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members bring street mural to life near ‘Little Red Schoolhouse’
After a community painting party over the weekend, a street mural was nearing completion Sunday afternoon at Seventh and Alabama streets, next to the Lawrence Community Nursery School.
Art in the Park to bring variety of artists to South Park, including featured artist Justin Marable (Sponsored post)
The Lawrence Art Guild will bring more than 130 artists, including featured artist Justin Marable, to South Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14.
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Monarch Watch open house attendees can greet the season’s migrating pollinators
Monarch Watch’s fall open house will allow folks of all ages to welcome the butterflies as they migrate from the north, while learning about our pollinators.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Physical media lives on with next Lawrence Public Library and Audio-Reader Network sale
Physical media lovers can rejoice with the return of the Lawrence Public Library and Audio-Reader Network sale, featuring thousands of books, audiobooks, DVDs, games, puzzles, CDs, vinyl records and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence bookworms can look for local Easter eggs in Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers
Sarah Henning’s upcoming sports romance for young readers will reward close attention from locals, who might pick up on some hometown allusions.
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Lawrence school district staff members rally with ‘walk-ins’ to push for better pay
Lawrence Public Schools staff members across the district rallied Thursday morning to let administrators and school board members know that the 54-cent hourly wage increase they’ve proposed is not enough.
Lawrence community members invited to help paint street mural
Lawrence neighbors are welcome to help bring a street mural to life this weekend near the Lawrence Community Nursery School.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Shaka Khan is ready to love a family with kids through the fire, to the limit
Shaka Khan, a 6-year-old pit bull, is shaping up to be a loving and undemanding nanny dog for a family with kids of any age.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Committee seeks public input on permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location
Emily Lysen said the first community meeting about solidifying a permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location had an ideal setting: it was raining. That morning at the market demonstrated the need for an outdoor pavilion.
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Pinckney bakery launches in-house production for Lawrence school district
A sweet smell from the Pinckney bakery circulates through the building and travels out the door into Lawrence schools each day. A two-man team now produces baked goods, using local grains, for all school buildings.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, what’s closed and more to know for Labor Day in Lawrence
Parking downtown will be free, Sports Pavilion Lawrence will be closed and more notes ahead of the Labor Day holiday in Lawrence
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Annual Pooch Plunge to welcome dogs to splash around
The Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center will host Pooch Plunge, the annual dogs-only pool party, before the pool is drained for the year.
Block party, art auction to raise funds for Somos Lawrence
A neighborhood block party and silent art auction Saturday in East Lawrence will raise funds for Somos Lawrence and the annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
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