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Midsummer Night on Mass, the reimagined sidewalk sale, to return to downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘We’re very community-oriented’: Lawrence celebrates Juneteenth with parade, street party
Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Raven Book Store to celebrate Dashiell the cat’s retirement with donation drive, discounts
If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.
City of Lawrence to offer cooling sites amid summer heat
Temperatures are heating up, and the City of Lawrence is offering cooling sites for anybody who needs respite from the heat.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 11, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”Plymouth Church let us know that they’re doing a congregation-wide read of (this week’s No. 2) book, and then directed their congregants to get the book from us. What a great example of community support for your humble bookstore,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to feature drone show instead of fireworks this year
The rockets’ red glare is going to be a little different in Lawrence this year. And bombs won’t be bursting in air.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence to celebrate Juneteenth with parade, live music, vendors
Lawrence community members will soon celebrate Juneteenth with bus tours of Underground Railroad sites, a parade, and a street party with local vendors, live music and family fun.
Production to showcase connection between Black heritage and fashion, celebrate Juneteenth
Fashion is just one way Black people have molded their own identities throughout history, according to Nicole Rials, and an upcoming play will celebrate how clothing relates to African American heritage.
‘Dolly and Desserts’ concert, fundraiser to return to Lawrence
A handful of tickets are still available for the second “Dolly and Desserts,” a fundraiser concert featuring Dolly Parton covers that will help a local group keep providing books to kids at no cost to their families.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Free summer lunches for kids return to Lawrence
Food and fun were both on the menu Monday as free summer lunches for kids returned to the Lawrence Public Library and launched at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
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