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Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 21 – 27, 2021
As fireworks season approaches, now is the perfect time to enjoy the pink bursts of color on sensitive brier, with each pink filament tipped with a bright yellow anther like a spark.
Mark Potts
A view of Lawrence: Rainbow over ‘Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.’
A rainbow made a nice backdrop to a performance of “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” on Sunday at South Park. Mark Potts submitted this photo to the Times.
@juicelfk on Instagram
The Lawrence Juice is back – and partnering with the Times
The Lawrence Juice has returned! The Times is excited to welcome them back — and even more excited to work with them.
Conner Mitchell
Bar concept would introduce adoptable dogs to future owners as part of Lawrence ‘pet campus’
Working with animals, particularly dogs, has been Anthony Barnett’s life in Lawrence for two decades. Now, he wants to start a new venture he hopes will lead to more dog adoptions in Lawrence — a bar.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 15, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Here’s the bestseller list for the Raven’s first full week of being open to browsing.
Lawrence outdoor pool opens for summer season
Summer has officially come to Lawrence, as the outdoor aquatic center opened for the season Monday.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 14 – 20, 2021
Many animals are becoming more nocturnal to beat the heat these days, and with the waxing moon, expect more night activity, so be careful when you drive in the country after dark.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Love, support, and giving free hugs: Lawrence PRIDE attendees share why they showed up
It was a hot, sunny day at South Park, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up for Lawrence PRIDE. Many attendees told the Times they were there to show love and support — including giving free hugs.
Elizabeth Carter
Yes, there will be llamas: Douglas County Fair to return
After a muted year in 2020, the Douglas County Fair will return in full force this July. Yes, there will be a llama show. And a demolition derby.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 8, 2021 (Sponsored post)
This week’s bestseller list has plenty of new faces, like Casey McQuiston’s eagerly awaited followup to Red White & Royal Blue and Clint Smith’s amazing new history of slavery. By far the fastest seller of the week is the new children’s book from U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for June 7 – 13, 2021
Mulberries are ripe, elderberries and blackberries are blooming and wild raspberries are forming. But don’t forget about ticks and chiggers if you are out picking berries!
Olivia Schwyhart/@andromeda.beans on Instagram
Andromeda’s kittens: At 9 weeks, babies and mama heading to new homes
We’ve watched them grow from tiny floofs who barely opened their eyes into active, playful kittens. Now, Andromeda and her babies are on their way to new homes and new lives.
Tom Harper
A view of Lawrence: City Band plays second show
The Lawrence City Band played for a sea of people seated all over the east side of South Park Wednesday evening.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 1, 2021 (Sponsored post)
This week, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass” continues its impressive run by climbing to the No. 1 spot.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for May 31 – June 6, 2021
Sign up for a hike with Kaw Valley Almanac writer Ken Lassman on National Trails Day, coming up Saturday, June 5!
Olivia Schwyhart/@andromeda.beans on instagram
Andromeda’s kittens: At 8 weeks, some start to leave the nest
“This week was bittersweet. We enjoyed our last week with the whole crew together,” Olivia Schwyhart writes.
Events to mark 165th anniversary of Battle of Black Jack, 200th year of Santa Fe Trail
The beginning of June will mark the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Black Jack, […]
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of May 25, 2021 (Sponsored post)
The biggest Raven news this week isn’t what’s on the bestseller list, but rather that we’re reopening the Raven’s original 6 E. Seventh St. location for browsing on June 5!
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