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Haskell alum opens Wadulisi’s Indigenous Food to preserve Native culture through education
As the founder of Wadulisi’s Indigenous Foods, Haskell alum Melissa Garrett is preserving Native culture through food, education and storytelling.
100 Good Women to host annual clothing exchange where everything sells for $1
Lawrence nonprofit 100 Good Women will soon host its annual clothing exchange. The public is invited to donate gently used, clean clothing, shoes and jewelry, which are then put back on sale for $1 each.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell’s spring powwow celebrates resilience
Haskell Indian Nations University celebrated the campus community’s resilience with their spring powwow Saturday night.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members rally, joining nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protests
Hundreds of Lawrence community members gathered at Ninth and Massachusetts Saturday as part of a nationwide movement directing Trump and Musk to take their “hands off” many facets of Americans’ lives.
New Lawrence advocacy group aims to increase involvement in local government decisions
Some Lawrence residents are forming a new advocacy group urging the city to increase community engagement and transparency.
Lawrence Farmers Market soon to open with new manager, interactive map and more
The Lawrence Farmers Market will open for the season Saturday, April 12 with a lot of new things, including at least five new vendors, and some continuing programs, such as Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients.
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Just Food facing major cut in food, seeking community support
Because of federal cuts to food assistance, Just Food, the Douglas County food bank, will receive about 30% less food over the next few months for a program that feeds more than 5,500 local people.
Kansas’ federal delegation, public invited to virtual town hall
Kansans and the Congressional delegation representing them in Washington, D.C., are invited to a town hall webinar Monday on how federal policy changes are impacting Kansans.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence seeking feedback for next bike plan
The City of Lawrence is asking the community for input on ways to make the town more bicycle-friendly.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
KU students march against removal of gender-inclusive housing, firing of student worker
KU students, propelled by the firing of a student employee who had spoken out, marched Wednesday to the housing offices in protest of the university’s decision to end gender-inclusive housing at Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall next year.
Lawrence community member earns Native Advocacy Award named for KU staff member
Elwood Ott, a Lawrence advocate for suicide prevention and mental health, has earned an inaugural award celebrating support of Native American students.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival coming up; screenings to kick off events
The annual Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival at KU will feature activities for all ages, speakers, student researchers and two grand entries. Events kick off with a free film screening and panel this week.
Lawrence drama teacher earns Lied Center IMPACT Award
Lawrence teacher Trish Averill Neuteboom has been named as a 2024-25 Lied Center IMPACT Award recipient for her dedication to arts education.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for March 25, 2025 (Sponsored post)
“K. O’Neill, author/illustrator of the beloved ‘Tea Dragon Society‘ series, debuted a new graphic novel for kids called ‘A Song for You and I.’ We still have lots of signed copies available — perfect for this week’s Trans Rights Readathon!” the Raven Book Store writes.
‘Stolen Focus’ author is Lawrence library’s 2025 Ross and Marianna Beach Author
The Lawrence Public Library has announced Johann Hari as this year’s Ross and Marianna Beach Author, and he’s set to speak in Lawrence in June.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
ACLU of Kansas, Loud Light to share info on anti-trans bills moving through statehouse
Local advocates will discuss current anti-trans legislation and community resources at a Trans Day of Visibility event in Lawrence.
Lawrence community invited to Korean Culture Day at KU
The Lawrence community can learn traditional Korean games, learn calligraphy and more during an upcoming cultural celebration at the University of Kansas.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Public Health After Dark panel to spotlight gun violence, prevention in Douglas County
Local experts will share data and perspectives on homicides, suicides and gun violence in Douglas County during the upcoming Public Health After Dark panel.
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