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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.
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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Lawrence Holiday Farmers’ Market to offer gifts, food and decor
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s annual holiday market event will return Saturday to the Douglas County Fairgrounds open pavilion.
Douglas County Sustainability Team seeks Indigenous community members’ perspectives on climate
Indigenous community members are invited to join with the Douglas County Sustainability Team on Wednesday for a climate justice discussion.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Fire damages Lawrence apartment building; no injuries
No one was injured, but an apartment building was damaged by a fire early Monday in Lawrence.
Lawrence Arts Center’s ‘The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet’ returns this week with livestreaming options
The Lawrence Art Center’s “The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” a Kansas-themed spinoff of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story, returns Thursday.
2 dead in reported shooting southeast of Lawrence
A father and daughter are dead in an apparent murder-suicide southeast of Lawrence Monday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Dec. 5-11, 2022
Winter is full of unexpected opportunities for observing changes and scenes that you will never see in other seasons. Dress warmly and start looking around you!
Santas drink their way across downtown Lawrence for charity
Since 2010, SantaCon has been known as Lawrence’s most festive pub crawl. This Saturday’s event brought together more than 50 people to benefit charity, support local businesses, and spread Christmas cheer … all while dressed up as Santa, reindeer, elves, and more.
Lawrence arts organizations collaborate to present Holiday Art Market Crawl
Three local arts organizations are collaborating to put on a two-day holiday art market, where shoppers can pop around to multiple events in East Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returns to downtown Lawrence
Lawrence families and community members bundled up Saturday morning to head downtown for the 29th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Carl Folsom III sworn in as Douglas County District Court judge
Longtime Lawrence resident and KU Law alum Carl Folsom III was sworn in as a Douglas County District Court judge Friday in the company of his family and many friends.
Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Opening plans for first component of Treatment & Recovery Center expected later this month
Leaders of the Douglas County Treatment and Recovery Center and the board that oversees its management will present plans in mid-December for a partial opening, as well as how they intend to fill the center’s vacant medical and executive director positions.
As Lawrence’s Winter Emergency Shelter opens, some people check in, others stay at campsite
Just before 8 p.m. Thursday, about a dozen people stood outside Lawrence’s Winter Emergency Shelter, waiting for it to open. But some people experiencing homelessness don’t want to stay there.
Lawyer who represented Albert Wilson in since-overturned Douglas County rape case faces disciplinary action
An attorney who used to handle appointments in Douglas County District Court criminal cases is on probation for violating professional rules of conduct.
Lawrence Art Guild, celebrating 60 years, opens All Members Show
The Lawrence Art Guild is celebrating 60 years as a place for local artists to find inspiration, make connections and show off their work. Since 1990, the guild’s All Members Shows have provided broader exposure and invited more community support for members.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County has one month to decide on a map with 5 commission districts
Now that Douglas County voters have called for an expansion to five county commission districts, new maps must be drawn and decided within one month.
