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Tonganoxie Community Historical Society: ‘Living Sovereignty’ exhibit on display this month (Announcement)
Members of the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society hosted an opening reception April 5 to celebrate a new exhibit, “Living Sovereignty,” and a standing-room-only crowd came to hear Judith Manthe, Principal Chief of the Wyandot Nation of Kansas, speak.
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Lawrence Preservation Alliance: Schools that could face closures have rich histories (Column)
The board of directors of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance wishes to express concern about the school district’s proposed plans to close community schools, each of which has a rich history and resides in a historic building.
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City Play Corps: Pop Up Play Shop opens in downtown Lawrence (Announcement)
“The City Play Corps, a nonprofit organization that promotes the practice of true play for kids, has opened up a temporary storefront dedicated to letting kids be kids by making their own fun,” the group writes in this announcement.
Kansas Advocates for Better Care: Who will stand up for Kansans in long-term care facilities? (Column)
“COVID has exposed one other truth. To protect their bottom lines, long-term care facilities cut staff just when they needed them the most,” Kansas Advocates for Better Care write in this column.
Senior Resource Center for Douglas County: Counselors available to assist during Medicare open enrollment (Announcement)
The Senior Resource Center has a team of state-certified volunteers who can help Douglas County seniors review Medicare plan options for the upcoming year and find coverage that’s as affordable as possible.
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#BeMoreLikeClaire: Candlelight vigil planned for domestic violence awareness (Announcement)
The community is invited to a candlelight vigil during Domestic Violence Awareness month to remember victims, honor survivors and explore opportunities to act to make a difference.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Douglas County: Inspiring dreams through a love of reading (Column)
“What began with a used book and a message to a Facebook moms group has become a thriving program that has delivered more than 16,000 free books to Douglas County preschool children. But Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Douglas County is suffering from growing pains and needs your help.”
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Douglas County CASA: ‘Winds Across the Prairie’ was a magical evening; looking forward to 2022
Douglas County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) recently presented “Winds Across the Prairie” — a benefit concert to support CASA’s work with the most vulnerable children in our community.
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#BeMoreLikeClaire: Fall 2021 grant cycle now open to applicants (Announcement)
“#BeMoreLikeClaire has opened its Fall 2021 Grant Cycle and is looking to support projects that further its mission to cultivate the power of collective generosity so that all may live a safe and healthy life.”
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Haus of McCoy: Open Haus coming up this week (Announcement)
On Thursday, Sept. 16, Haus of McCoy is having their first Open Haus, featuring free food, a book giveaway and our special guest, Silky Nutmeg Ganache.
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