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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for July 9, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”Pretty funny that a store known for its cats has a Dog Man book as its number one bestseller of the last two weeks,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Raven Book Store opens free book collection for queer youths
With a new free book collection now available, the Raven Book Store is aiming to support local youths who are “perfectly queer.”
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Weigh in on the criteria, location for the downtown Lawrence Transit station
The city is asking community members to share their thoughts on how to choose the location for a downtown Lawrence Transit station, and where it should ultimately go.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Barbers to put skills to test at Lawrence showcase; registration, tickets available
Barbers from Kansas and surrounding states will soon rev up their clippers for a battle of their skills, and the Lawrence community is invited to bear witness.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Storm system to the east
A storm system was visible over the eastern outskirts of Lawrence Tuesday evening as more thunderstorms began to roll in from the southwest.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Rec centers closed, celebrations planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
City rec centers will be closed, solid waste service will be delayed by a day, celebrations are planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
Sarah Wright / Contributed Photo
Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County
Although some folks are thrilled that Lawrence will have a drone show rather than fireworks this year, others want to blow stuff up or watch stuff get blown up. Here’s where you can do that.
A moment in Lawrence: Altrusa International congratulates scholarship recipients
Altrusa International of Lawrence recently congratulated three 2024 scholarship winners from area high schools.
Rusty Taco closing its doors in Lawrence
Rusty Taco, a downtown Lawrence taco franchise, is set to close its doors “indefinitely” Sunday evening.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 25, 2024 (Sponsored post)
The Raven’s beloved book store cat, Dashiell, has retired into a much quieter residential life where he can watch the birdfeeder all day. He has earned himself a spot on the bestseller list with “The Sound and the Purry,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Jody’s Market, a downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, set to open in July
Downtown Lawrence hasn’t been home to a grocery store in recent memory, but Reanna Slagle wants to close that gap. She plans to open Jody’s Market, a microgrocery store geared toward pedestrians, during the first week of July.
‘From any position, a person can lead’: Black Kansans to discuss civic engagement at Lawrence brunch
As part of a statewide leadership series, Black Kansans will soon convene in Lawrence in hopes of empowering one another.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members flock to downtown Lawrence for Midsummer Night on Mass
Lawrence community members showed up in droves Friday afternoon and evening for the second annual Midsummer Night on Mass.
Engage Douglas County honors Lawrence SRO, Perry-Lecompton student and Baldwin police with awards
Engage Douglas County has recognized the Billy Mills Middle School SRO, a Perry-Lecompton High School student and the Baldwin City Police Department with its three Engaged in Action awards for this year.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
St. John’s Mexican Fiesta set for this weekend in Lawrence, will feature La Yarda art preview
The annual St. John’s Mexican Fiesta is set to return for its 42nd year on Saturday.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities
The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Community Children’s Center launches new platform to connect parents with vetted sitters in Lawrence
The Community Children’s Center has launched an online platform to help local families quickly find vetted babysitters, see their availability and book their services.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Celebration of Sacred Red Rock’s return to the Kaw Nation scheduled for this weekend
An upcoming rematriation celebration will honor the Sacred Red Rock’s arrival to its home on Kaw Nation land.
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