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Pay $50 in Lawrence traffic tickets with $15 worth of school supplies
From now through Aug. 20, Lawrence Municipal Court is forgiving up to $50 of traffic infraction or parking fines in exchange for $15 worth of school supplies.
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Douglas County Fair returns; here are some highlights to watch for
It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.
Community Children’s Center plans family scavenger hunt fundraiser
A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.
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Photos: Dole Institute celebrates what would’ve been namesake’s 100th birthday
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics on Saturday celebrated what would have been the former U.S. senator’s 100th birthday.
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Photos: Lawrence City Band closes out season
Hundreds of community members (and many four-legged friends) came out to South Park Wednesday evening for the Lawrence City Band’s final concert of the year.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for July 18, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”’Embattled Lawrence’ leads the pack again this week, with the dazzling and captivating local history volume easily outselling even the best-selleriest of national bestsellers,” the Raven Book Store writes.
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MsAmanda Love’s drag shows celebrating 9 years
Thursday’s drag show at Jazzhaus is going to be a special one, according to the host.
Former Pinckney Elementary parent raising funds for ‘buddy benches’ at students’ new schools
A former Pinckney Elementary parent is working with an arts-based youth program to bring memories of the now-closed school to students’ new schools.
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Someone is taking the adornments from the Wishing Bench in East Lawrence
Someone is stripping the Wishing Bench of its wishes, and the people responsible for the bench are mystified.
It’s ”like someone stealing flowers off of graves,” one community member says.
KU Chamber Choir earns clean sweep at international competition, festival in Greece
Members of the top choir at KU earned a clean sweep in both of their categories at an international competition in Greece, as well as surprise awards for the best overall program and best conductor.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical recognizes service of pioneering firefighter
Lexie Engleman was one of the city’s first female firefighters, and now her name is on the training room at Station No. 1.
Hillcrest PTO raising money, partnering with KU class to build shade pavilion at accessible playground
Hillcrest Elementary parents and teachers are partnering with a KU architecture class and raising funds to install a shade structure over the picnic table area at the school’s accessible playground.
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‘The time is now’: Longtime friends launch support organization for Black and Brown entrepreneurs in Lawrence
Timing and purpose aligned when two childhood friends who had moved away to opposite coasts recently returned to Lawrence, feeling empowered to empower others.
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The pups are alright: Community helps Lawrence Humane Society animals stay calm through fireworks show
This past week, people all over town have reached out to the Lawrence Humane Society to help mitigate the animals’ stress from being in such close proximity to last night’s fireworks.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for July 4, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”To nobody’s surprise (at least nobody who’s worked at the Raven the past few weeks), this week’s No. 1 book by a landslide is ‘Embattled Lawrence 2,’ the second volume in the monumental local history series,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Lawrence film company wins national advertising award for spot featuring Stan Herd’s earthwork art
A Lawrence film company has earned national recognition as part of an esteemed advertising competition, and the award-winning spot features earthwork by local artist Stan Herd.
Clinton Lake Marina brings live music, local breweries and food trucks for Float Local Friday parties
Clinton Lake Marina is inviting the public to get out on the water in a new way. On the first Fridays of June, July, August and September, the marina hosts a Float Local Friday party.
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Photos: Pride Never Ends in Lawrence
Lawrence community members and representatives from organizations gathered Saturday morning at South Park for a rally with a strong message: Pride never ends.
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