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The Raven Book Store’s top 10 bestsellers for 2023 (Sponsored post)
”In the end, there was never any doubt about which book would top our bestsellers of the year list,” the Raven Book Store writes. Here are the top 10 books of 2023.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s first Inclusive Holiday Market draws crowd to more than 100 vendors
Shoppers on Saturday turned out to support 107 diverse art and food vendors during the first Inclusive Holiday Market in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Hillcrest Elementary School, KU architecture students celebrate new shade structure at playground
Gray, rainy skies on Friday didn’t give a great preview of the capabilities of the new shade structure at Hillcrest Elementary School’s accessible playground, but its builders expect it to provide relief on hot, sunny days.
Courtesy of Lawrence Arts Center
Langston Hughes Creative Writing Award to accept submissions through Dec. 24
Local writers are encouraged to submit their work to an annual creative writing contest in honor of Langston Hughes. The submission deadline has been extended to offset a website error.
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Gym at Holcom Park rec center to close temporarily for maintenance
The city is closing the gym at Holcom Park Recreation Center for a week for refinishing and maintenance, but the rest of the facility will remain open.
Inclusive Holiday Market to feature more than 100 diverse vendors
Local organizers aim to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event that will unite more than 100 diverse vendors. It’s set for Saturday at the Lied Center.
New shade structure for accessible playground soon to be completed; ribbon cutting set for Friday
A new shade structure to improve the Ryan Gray Playground for All Children in Lawrence is set to be finished this week, and a celebration is planned Friday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Caution tape cut to celebrate almost-complete East 23rd Street reconstruction
Community members, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce staff members and Lawrence city commissioners gathered Monday to celebrate the end of the East 23rd Street reconstruction project finally coming into clear view on the horizon.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Reenactors bring scenes of Wakarusa War to South Park
Reenactors on Saturday recreated the defense of Lawrence at South Park, on the ground where much of the Wakarusa War occurred 168 years ago.
Students at 2 Lawrence schools are finalists in the Battle of the Brains
Groups of students at Hillcrest Elementary and at Free State High School each have a chance to see their vision for a new exhibit at Science City brought to life as finalists in the ”Battle of the Brains” contest.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members discuss goals, action plans to help people living outside
More than two dozen people gathered Wednesday to share their thoughts, concerns and plans for action to help Lawrence community members experiencing homelessness.
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Students, families of Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence receive 200 laptops
Students and families involved in the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence on Wednesday received 200 donated laptops intended to boost access to the internet and the many tools and opportunities it provides.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Dec. 5, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”This week’s bestsellers, without exception, fall into three categories: local nonfiction, Indigenous studies books, or the ‘Iron Flame’ series by Rebecca Yarros. Our readers like what they like!” the Raven Book Store writes.
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Lawrence collective embraces new name ahead of LOLA Giant art market
Members of LOLA — now Lovers of Lawrence Art — have changed the collective’s name to embrace more of the community ahead of their annual LOLA Giant art market.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Holiday Farmers Market will offer a chance to support 40-plus Lawrence-area farms and small businesses
Community members can support local farmers this Saturday at the Holiday Farmers Market, which is a lifeline for some vendors to get through the winter while the regular Lawrence Farmers Market is closed.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library
The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
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Lawrence teens to host holiday fundraiser for inclusive period pantry
Teen leaders of the Lawrence nonprofit Honor Moon invite community members to drop off a donation and shop awhile during their holiday fundraiser.
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