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Santa Claus’ associates in Lawrence usher in holiday cheer
Since Santa Claus must conserve energy for his Christmas Eve omnipresence, he wisely delegates some duties to remote workers. Here are a few of the Lawrence locals who signed on to give Santa a helping hand this year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Santa Claus’ associates in Lawrence usher in holiday cheer
Since Santa Claus must conserve energy for his Christmas Eve omnipresence, he wisely delegates some duties to remote workers. Here are a few of the Lawrence locals who signed on to give Santa a helping hand this year.
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Explorers of all ages can check out Kaw Valley farms and heritage sites during weekend of agritourism
The annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour will soon return, offering opportunities for people of all ages to interact with farm animals, pick flowers and produce, sample local food and drink, learn about sustainable agriculture and more.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community members come together for Haskell’s annual Welcome Back Powwow
Community members gathered at the powwow grounds at Haskell Indian Nations University Friday evening for the annual Welcome Back Powwow.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Local high school seniors recognized with awards from Lawrence Schools Foundation
Four Lawrence high school students were recognized Friday with the Lawrence Schools Foundation’s champion awards.
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Event will celebrate Lawrence author’s new book on exploring grassland rivers (Sponsored post)
George Frazier, author of “The Last Wild Places of Kansas,” has a new book, and he will soon speak at a Lawrence book release party about exploring the wildest stretches of grassland rivers that remain.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Bert Nash’s community education series to look at mental health and neurodivergence
An upcoming event in the Nash Cares series hosted by Bert Nash will tackle equity, access and representation at the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health.
Lawrence’s sustainability board to send energy policy proposal on to city commissioners
Lawrence’s environmental sustainability board wants to propose an energy benchmarking policy that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save renters money. Their next hurdle is to capture the attention of city commissioners.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence working on bike plan updates, seeking community feedback
Lawrence and Douglas County community members can help shape the future of bicycling in town and beyond by weighing in on a bike plan update.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market soon to return
The annual two-day Haskell Indian Art Market will again bring artisans together on the university campus.
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Lawrence Farmers Market will garner feedback on permanent location during virtual town hall
The Lawrence Farmers market is seeking a permanent location to build an outdoor pavilion. They will solicit community input on potential permanent sites during an upcoming virtual town hall.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Flyovers planned, road to close for KU football game
Military aircraft will fly over Lawrence and a road near the stadium will be closed for the KU football game against the University of Cincinnati on Saturday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school board votes to repurpose former Centennial elementary, expand Langston Hughes
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday voted to turn the former Centennial Elementary School into a small high school program, and add additional classrooms to Langston Hughes Elementary School.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Hilltop Child Development Center to close most west campus classrooms
Hilltop Child Development Center announced to families Wednesday that it is closing most of the classrooms at its west campus location temporarily, with no set timeline to reopen them.
Lawrence school board approves $1 raise for education support professionals
The Lawrence school board on Wednesday approved a $1 hourly raise for education support professionals.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Commission approves agreement to acquire Black Jack Battlefield property
Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday approved an agreement to acquire the Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park property in partnership with Baldwin City.
Lawrence Humane Pet of the Week: Lilya has an unwavering love of humankind, pup cups
Nobody can say Lilya, a 3-year-old husky, is a misanthrope. She’s known for her love of both humans and pup cups.
