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Library’s How-To Festival draws Lawrence community members to learn and get their hands on new things
Community members gathered at the Lawrence Public Library’s How-To Festival Saturday to learn about a slew of hobbies, topics, volunteer opportunities and more.
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Friends to open Picnic, a shop made for outdoor eating, in East Lawrence
Lou Wilson and Ryan Bowersox want to elevate your next picnic. The longtime friends and foodies have launched a picnic-inspired snack shop opening this Sunday in East Lawrence.
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Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopens after being closed for years
The Haskell Cultural Center and Museum reopened Friday after years of being mostly closed to the public. It will resume normal hours starting next week.
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Community invited to celebrate Juneteenth in downtown Lawrence; Macy Gray to perform
Celebration of Black liberation will be in full bloom next weekend as community members gather to honor Juneteenth in downtown Lawrence. Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is set to perform at the event.
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Deja’s Reading Rainbow to return to Lawrence Public Library
A Pride Month edition of Deja’s Reading Rainbow this weekend at the library will feature stories “embracing our local LGBTQ+ community and celebrating families of all kinds,” according to the host.
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Positive Bright Start leader retires after nearly two decades leading the early childhood center
When Anna Jenny joined Positive Bright Start in 2004 as executive director, she brought a fresh approach to the early childhood educational organization.
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River Rat Print and Skate employees form union, finalize first contract
Employees of River Rat Print and Skate finalized their first union contract Wednesday morning. The union was voluntarily recognized by the store management.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 6, 2023 (Sponsored post)
“What do tornadoes, Oklahoma oil rights, rural running, shipwrecks, and hot dogs have in common? They’re all subjects of the many great nonfiction books on this week’s Raven bestseller list!” the Raven Book Store writes.
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Blade & Timber ax-throwing venue to return to Lawrence; owner will add mini golf, too
Matt Baysinger has a handle on what to do with his newly acquired space at 722 Massachusetts St., which formerly housed Signs of Life.
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RPG to close its doors at the end of the month
It’s game over for RPG. The game-themed restaurant on Massachusetts Street is closing June 30 after four years of offering food, drinks, social events and providing a space for people to gather and play games.
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Lawrence Adult Learning Center graduates, families and supporters celebrate
It’s been 20 years since Kattie Ferguson dropped out of high school. Earning her GED was a dream placed in the periphery until a couple years ago, when she set her sights on going back to school.
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Here’s where kids can eat free lunches in Lawrence this summer
Children ages 18 and younger will be able to eat a free lunch on weekdays at six locations in Lawrence throughout the summer, starting June 5.
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