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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Pooch Plunge to invite Lawrence pups to go for a splash
It’s that time of year again — all the good doggos are invited to go for a swim before the pool at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center is drained for the year.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
MixMaster Music Conference returning to Lawrence; 2-day event includes health clinic
The Lawrence music scene is preparing to tune into this year’s 11th annual MixMaster Music Conference, expanded to provide a free health clinic for workers in the music industry.
‘Native Fashion’ exhibition to celebrate local Indigenous designers, display richness of cultures
A fashion exhibition dedicated to the “resilience, representation, resistance and relations” of Indigenous community members will soon be on display at the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, service changes and more for Labor Day weekend in Lawrence
Parking downtown will be free, trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day, and more notes to know for Labor Day in Lawrence
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Eudora couple launching Lions of Pride and Purpose volunteer service group
When Eric Tweedy saw that Kansas does not have a Lions Club that focuses on LGBTQIA+ people, he knew he had to do something about it.
Clear the Shelter Day is coming up at Lawrence Humane Society; some pets’ fees are waived now
Clear the Shelter Day, the annual effort to find furever homes for shelter animals nationwide, is coming up soon — but it’s getting an early start this year in Lawrence.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned
An iconic center of knowledge on KU’s campus, named for longtime librarian Carrie Watson, is turning 100 years old. KU has planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup
Community members will come together over Labor Day weekend to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
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.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Mother, son to own new zero net energy Habitat for Humanity home in Eudora
A Eudora mother and son are set to become first-time homeowners as they prepare to move into their newly built zero net energy house.
Google Fiber is coming to Lawrence. Here’s what we know so far
Google Fiber’s fiber optic internet service is coming to Lawrence, and the first customers in town should be able to sign up by the end of next year.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence VFW, MsAmanda Love to host drag bingo fundraiser
In an effort to support veterans in the Lawrence area, local drag queen MsAmanda Love is collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars post for an evening of bingo, games and fun.
Julie Boyle / Contributed photo
Free State High School teacher earns Outstanding Kansas Biology Teacher of the Year award
Free State High School biology teacher Julie Schwarting has earned a Kansas biology teacher of the year award from a cohort in her field who commended her community-based environmentalism.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 20, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”According to our romance specialists Kahill and Lily, this year’s Bookstore Romance Day was the best day ever for romance books at the Raven,” the Raven Book Store writes of this week’s bestsellers.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus
Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
KU planning to launch entrepreneurship hub at site of former cafe
KU is set to develop and open a brand new hub for student programs at the former home of McLain’s Market.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence
An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Grant to help expand conservation efforts at Mary’s Lake, Prairie Park Nature Center
Mary’s Lake, adjacent to Prairie Park Nature Center in Lawrence, will be getting a makeover aimed at advancing work to nurture the surrounding habitat.
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