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Native Lands Restoration Collaborative, Leeway Franks among recipients earning heritage grants
Projects to restore edible native species, create programming around Indigenous food knowledge and several others have received $420,000 in grant money from Douglas County.
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Cancer survivors, supporters prepare to share hope in annual Douglas County Relay for Life
Allie Montgomery, 32, is a second-generation brain cancer survivor. The Relay for Life has given her hope throughout her teens and adulthood, and Montgomery wants to share that belief in the future with other Douglas County residents.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Spirit of inclusion surrounds student-athletes at annual Pat Grzenda Triathlon
Students who participated in Lawrence Public Schools’ adaptive triathlon on Wednesday agreed the cheers they received from their supporters made all their hard work worth it.
Dillons to close 23rd Street location, open one on KU’s west campus
Dillons is planning to close its 23rd Street store and open a larger one at The Crossing At KU, the new mixed-use development in progress on west campus.
New downtown Lawrence mural to reflect arts community, artistic inclusion
A new mural to be painted in downtown Lawrence is meant to encourage people to slow down and absorb their surroundings.
Just Food and Lawrence post office teaming up for another year of the ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive
The Lawrence post office is partnering with Just Food for another year of Stamp Out Hunger, the largest single-day food drive in the country, being held Saturday, May 11.
Lied Center to bring The Temptations, Lewis Black, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to Lawrence in new season
The Lied Center is preparing to bring renowned musicians, comedians, Broadway show tours and more to Lawrence in its new season.
Free State High School takes 5th-straight state speech championship; LHS finishes 5th overall
Free State High School has won its fifth straight KSHSAA 6A state speech championship, and two students won three individual championships. Lawrence High School came in fifth overall.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘We’re not seeing him held back’: Shelter director envisions a bright future for Nash the dog
It’s been more than six weeks since a Lawrence resident found a dog — now named Nash — bleeding from wounds all over his body. Nash is healing well, and he’s ready to transition to foster care.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Billy Mills implores Haskell graduates to lead community healing
Olympian Billy Mills said he believes this year’s class of Haskell Indian Nations University graduates will lead the healing of generational trauma in their communities.
Free State Festival 2024 lineup to feature Jana Schmieding, beat scientist and more
The Lawrence Arts Center has announced its films and headliners slated for this year’s Free State Festival, including Jana Schmieding of ”Reservation Dogs,” Makaya McCraven, Joe Rainey and more.
Author to share drug addiction research, recovery stories at Lawrence event
A California-based author and journalist will interact virtually with participants at a Lawrence event, sharing his research on drug addiction and recovery.
Vertačniks to open studio, rebuilt after 2019 tornado, for Art Spaces (Sponsored post)
Wendy and David Vertačnik are both well known in the community as accomplished artists and for their long careers as arts educators. The public will have a chance to see their studio, rebuilt after the 2019 tornado, this weekend.
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Despite ongoing construction, KU is still set to hold graduation at football stadium
With 11 days until thousands of Jayhawks will celebrate completing their degrees, the KU football stadium shows it’s very much in the midst of construction. But KU is “absolutely” holding commencement there.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for April 30, 2024 (Sponsored post)
“Lawrence loves Hanif Abdurraqib! Not only did you all sell out Liberty Hall for his April 16 event, but you also helped him earn three spots on this week’s bestseller list,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Ceramicist Kyla Strid to open studio to the public during Art Spaces event (Sponsored post)
Kyla Strid, a ceramicist who makes pots inspired by small everyday observations, will be opening her studio May 4-5 during the Lawrence Art Guild’s Art Spaces.
Art Emergency to participate in Lawrence Art Guild’s second annual Art Spaces (Sponsored post)
Artists across Lawrence will welcome the public to their studios during the Lawrence Art Guild’s open studio event, Art Spaces, coming up Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5.
Watkins Museum hosting art competition to let K-12 students show what makes their school special
As part of the Watkins Museum’s art competition and exhibit, elementary, middle and high school students are encouraged to submit original artwork expressing their school’s uniqueness.
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