Latest in Lawrence Life

Cool off in Lawrence — here’s where you can go for heat relief and hydration
The City of Lawrence is opening hydration stations and cooling sites to ensure residents have relief from extreme heat.

Yes, you can still get an abortion right now in Kansas
Nothing has changed in Kansas, and those who need access to an abortion can still get one. But that could change on Aug. 2.

Organizers launch ‘Vote Neigh’ to boost the reproductive justice movement ahead of the Aug. 2 election
Young activists have formed an organization to energize people around reproductive justice and appeal better to young voters. With a fun, western theme, Vote Neigh aims to get people excited about mobilizing to vote “no” on Aug. 2 and preserve abortion rights.

Here’s how little ones ages 6 months to 4 years can get COVID-19 vaccines in Lawrence
Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health has announced dates and times for 15 upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 6 months to 4 years old.

Lawrence Delta-8 distributors commit to compliance after DA clarifies guidelines; proprietors offer tips to find reputable sources
Douglas County’s top prosecutor says her office has not yet issued any notices for violating laws regulating the sale of certain forms of THC products, and Lawrence business owners would like to keep it that way.
But some proprietors fear that “One or two of these people are going to ruin it for everyone else.”

Kaw Valley Almanac for June 20-26, 2022
This rattlesnake master emerging seedhead is something to behold. Go out on the prairie and find one for yourself!

Meet the first Mass Street Kitten Academy recruits of 2022
Jupiter, Luna, Nova and Orion are the first Mass Street Kitten Academy recruits of 2022. This morning, they got to be the first to try out the academy’s stellar new window display, hosted at Love Garden Sounds.

Lawrence Juneteenth celebration unites community, honors people who make a difference
“It’s a celebration of freedom; of how far Black people have come,” said Janae Colter, of Lawrence, cradling her two-week-old daughter, Zya, at Saturday’s Juneteenth celebration.

Douglas County folks with little ones: This new resource is meant for you
A new online resource launched this week to help Lawrence and Douglas County parents, families, caregivers and early childhood professionals support kids from birth to age 5.

Lawrence Juneteenth celebrations and events, both in person and virtual, to span the weekend
The Lawrence, Kansas Juneteenth Organization will hold a big downtown parade and celebration on Saturday, and plenty of events are planned for Thursday through Sunday.

Lawrence Public Library festival to celebrate ‘community expertise’; plus, take a ride in a new electric bus
The Lawrence Public Library invites the community to come learn some new things on Saturday, June 25.

The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for June 14, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“The Raven was recently awarded Publishers Weekly’s Bookstore of the Year award, a huge honor that we’re very proud of. Believe it or not, however, this was not the first national championship to come to Lawrence this year.”
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