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Free meditation, movement classes offer space for queer, trans people in Lawrence to ‘let it all out’
In a time when queer and trans people are politically and socially under attack, a free movement and meditation class in Lawrence seeks to be a space where the community can soothe their nervous systems and unpack all of the real, gnarly emotions.
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Free meditation, movement classes offer space for queer, trans people in Lawrence to ‘let it all out’
In a time when queer and trans people are politically and socially under attack, a free movement and meditation class in Lawrence seeks to be a space where the community can soothe their nervous systems and unpack all of the real, gnarly emotions.
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Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board recommends 4 housing projects, 3 programs for nearly $3M in funding
Affordable Housing Advisory Board members on Monday voted to recommend that the city assist four housing projects and three programs with funding, but not an eastern Lawrence project that aims to house primarily families with children.
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 13-19, 2023
”Blackbird” flocks can be seen any time of day this time of year, sometimes in tight blobs of shape shifting flocks called ”murmurations” like this one at the most common time to spot them, around dusk.
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Hundreds of community members celebrate Liberty Memorial Central Middle School’s centennial
Generations of Lawrencians with connections to the school at 1400 Massachusetts St. — whether as Liberty Memorial High School, a junior high or a middle school — gathered Sunday to celebrate the school’s centennial.
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20th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and fun run coming up
Race organizers in local nonprofit runLawrence are preparing to host their 20th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1K fun run.
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Lawrence school board to consider tax breaks for affordable housing project
Lawrence school board members will meet Monday for a brief agenda that includes considering the district’s portion of tax breaks to help fund construction of a downtown affordable housing project for people ages 55 and up.
Panelists to speak about gender-based violence in Indigenous communities
An upcoming panel at the Lawrence Public Library will focus on gender-based violence in Indigenous communities, the law, advocacy work to combat violence and opportunities to support that work.
Lawrence Public Library bans smoking, verbal harassment and more from its campus under new code of conduct
The Lawrence Public Library has rolled out new rules for its campus and lawn — including banning smoking, vaping and verbal harassment — and prescribed consequences for breaking them.
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community to celebrate school’s centennial
The Liberty Memorial Central Middle School community will celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary this weekend with an alumni choir performance, a journey down memory lane and more.
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Jury trial for teen charged in shooting death of Lawrence boy postponed to spring 2024
The jury trial for a Lawrence teen charged in the shooting death of a Lawrence boy will be postponed more than three months as the defense awaits lab reports.
LMH dismisses CFO for allegedly lying about identity as convicted felon
Post updated at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9: Mike Rogers, recently appointed as chief financial […]
Lawrence Community Shelter director position now posted, offering $90K-$120K salary
The Lawrence Community Shelter board of directors has posted the executive director position, launching a search for a permanent leader for the organization.
KU pharmacy student, Free State High graduate selected as finalist for Rhodes Scholarship
Sivani Badrivenkata, a KU senior from Lawrence, has been nominated for a prestigious scholarship that would pay for her to study abroad at the University of Oxford in England.
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City, union asking Lawrence City Commission to settle contract dispute
The city and the union representing city staff members working in the municipal services and parks and recreation departments are asking the Lawrence City Commission to settle disagreements on their first labor contract.
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Flyovers planned ahead of KU football’s Salute to Service game
There will be flyovers in Lawrence Friday and Saturday ahead of the KU football team’s Salute to Service game against Texas Tech University.
Veterans Day event to honor women who have served; local veterans to share stories
Two local veterans will speak at a community event Saturday in honor of women who have served in the United States military.
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