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Education August 24, 2024 - 8:41 pm

KU’s Watson Library turning 100; celebrations planned

by Lawrence Times

An iconic center of knowledge on KU’s campus, named for longtime librarian Carrie Watson, is turning 100 years old. KU has planned several celebrations, to include dancing, cake and a time capsule.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 24, 2024 - 3:48 pm

Paper Plains Zine Fest to return to Lawrence with 2-day lineup

by Natasha Torkzaban

Community members will come together over Labor Day weekend to celebrate and explore zine culture at the Paper Plains Zine Fest, with events planned throughout Lawrence. 

Health August 22, 2024 - 10:23 am

Free wellness workshop to center on people of color, offer ‘shared support’ with grief, trauma

by Maya Hodison

A free wellness workshop in Lawrence designed for people of color will offer a panel discussion on trauma and healing, physical therapy exercises and vision board-making.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 5:54 pm

Webinar to share how Lawrence community members, faith groups can help with emergency shelter efforts

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Emergency Management will host an informal webinar Monday for community members interested in learning about plans for extreme weather emergency shelter.

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Arts & Events August 21, 2024 - 1:10 pm

Lawrence VFW, MsAmanda Love to host drag bingo fundraiser

by Lane Rozin

In an effort to support veterans in the Lawrence area, local drag queen MsAmanda Love is collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars post for an evening of bingo, games and fun.  

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 18, 2024 - 4:59 pm

Brothers, KU students, curating fashion show on campus

by Maya Hodison

Two brothers who have launched into the local fashion and entertainment scene have imagined an experience where art walks among art for their next project.

Lawrence news August 16, 2024 - 3:27 pm

Candidate vying to represent Lawrence in D.C. to meet voters at library

by Lawrence Times

Paul Buskirk, the Democratic candidate running to represent Kansas’ “Big First Congressional District” that includes most of Lawrence, will participate in a forum Saturday. The incumbent is unavailable.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 15, 2024 - 3:04 pm

FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence

by Lane Rozin

An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education August 14, 2024 - 4:04 pm

Lawrence’s annual safety fair set to return this weekend

by Lawrence Times

An event this weekend will offer free bicycle helmets for kids, games, information and activities all about public safety resources in Lawrence and Douglas County.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 13, 2024 - 8:17 pm

Save the date: Big Boy, the massive steam locomotive, set to pass through Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Big Boy, the largest steam railroad locomotive ever built, will pass through Union Pacific depot in North Lawrence this fall.

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