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Arts & Events October 16, 2023 - 3:55 pm

Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to bring on the undead

by Lawrence Times

When the sun goes down Thursday night, the undead will breach downtown Lawrence.

Arts & Events October 9, 2023 - 12:09 pm

Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names 2024 beneficiaries; Irish Road Bowling coming up soon

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has selected five local organizations serving kids that will receive donations from the 2024 parade and the events leading up to it.

Arts & Events September 13, 2023 - 7:59 pm

Taco Wars competition will support Lawrence nonprofits, feature live music and local restaurants

by Jordan Winter

Joey Pauda wants to create more spaces to celebrate Latino culture in Lawrence. He’s one organizer behind Taco Wars, a fundraiser in which four local restaurants will compete Saturday to serve the best taco.

KPR Staff/Contributed photo
Arts & Events September 13, 2023 - 5:48 pm

Audio-Reader’s next audio sale set for Saturday

by Lawrence Times

Audio-Reader, the KU-based reading and information service for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people, will hold its next audio sale this weekend.

Lawrence news July 27, 2023 - 7:21 pm

Weekend basketball tournament will raise money to increase access for pay-to-play activities

by Lawrence Times

Local hoopsters will have the opportunity this weekend to support a good cause and see how they measure up against the competition at the 2nd Annual Willie D 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Arts & Events July 22, 2023 - 2:58 pm

Community Children’s Center plans family scavenger hunt fundraiser

by Maya Hodison

A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.

Mike Shaw Photography/Contributed
Health May 26, 2023 - 11:59 am

Gracious people, interesting pets boost Lawrence volunteer’s spirits during record-breaking fundraising effort

by Tricia Masenthin

If you’ve lived in Lawrence more than a few years, you’ve probably crossed paths with Bob Silipigni. Since 2001, he’s traversed the streets of his hometown and raised almost a million dollars in the fight to end cancer.

Emma Pravacek via CASA/Contributed
Arts & Events June 8, 2022 - 2:53 pm

Second annual Winds Across the Prairie concert to benefit Douglas County CASA; tickets go on sale Friday

by Lawrence Times

A September concert, set during the golden hour at a private estate overlooking Clinton Lake, will benefit an organization that works to support children through the foster and court system.

Health June 3, 2022 - 3:12 pm

‘The fight never quits’ for cancer survivors, supporters of Relay for Life

by Tricia Masenthin

Organizers of the annual global event and fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society have planned a big comeback for the 2022 Douglas County Relay for Life.

Education May 24, 2022 - 11:04 am

Sunflower first-graders proudly present their donation to feathered friend from Operation Wildlife

by Tricia Masenthin

A unique guest visited Sunflower Elementary on a mission. The kestrel falcon’s task: Pick up a donation from Jessica Brown and her first grade class.

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