Family Promise of Lawrence to celebrate completion of new family shelter
A shelter that will aim to help Lawrence families find stability will soon welcome the public to an open house and ribbon cutting celebration.
Save the date: KU film festival to celebrate Kevin Willmott, Oscar-winning professor
A film festival slated for February will honor Kevin Willmott, Academy Award-winning KU film professor, as he has taken emeritus status.
Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty conference in Lawrence to feature death row exoneree
A statewide group that aims to end the death penalty in Kansas will soon hold its annual conference at the Kansas Union, featuring a death row exoneree and nonprofit leader as the keynote speaker.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 5, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”The top 2 books on this list are from a couple of incredible events we had in the last couple of weeks. We are also starting to get a peek of the coming holiday season’s hot titles!” the Raven Book Store writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence parade, KU events to recognize Veterans Day
Several Lawrence events, including an annual parade and a wreath-laying ceremony, are scheduled around Veterans Day this year to honor those who have served.
Dominick Williams for Everytown for Gun Safety
Lawrence Día de los Muertos celebration to honor late grandparents, elders; location changed for weather
A Día de los Muertos community altar and celebration will pay tribute to late grandparents and elders.
Christina Craig/Lawrence Times
Organizers gearing up for Lawrence Rally for Women’s Rights
Lawrence women and allies will rally for women’s rights at South Park days ahead of the historic Nov. 5 election.
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‘You do not have to be an expert to change the life of an animal’: Kitten Lady to share passion, education at Granada
Hannah Shaw, aka the Kitten Lady, has traversed the world to learn about feline care and culture, and she’s coming to Lawrence this week to share some of her knowledge.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Barn Fest to spotlight historic farmsteads of Douglas County
An upcoming two-day event will offer community members a chance to learn about and tour historic farmsteads of Douglas County.
Douglas County Renters Speak panel at library to highlight tenant experiences, survey results
A panel of local housing experts and advocates will soon take a deep dive into data from more than 1,000 community members who shared their perspectives on rental housing in Lawrence and Douglas County.
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