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If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.
Matt Beat — known as Mr. Beat to his 1 million YouTube subscribers — will join another academic in conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court and where its decisions might take us in the future during an event Thursday in Lawrence.
Events coming up Friday and Saturday invite Lawrence community members to become immersed in an ear-shaped tallgrass labyrinth, learn about the environment and participate in a poetry exercise.
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The rockets’ red glare is going to be a little different in Lawrence this year. And bombs won’t be bursting in air.
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Lawrence community members will soon celebrate Juneteenth with bus tours of Underground Railroad sites, a parade, and a street party with local vendors, live music and family fun.
Fashion is just one way Black people have molded their own identities throughout history, according to Nicole Rials, and an upcoming play will celebrate how clothing relates to African American heritage.
A handful of tickets are still available for the second “Dolly and Desserts,” a fundraiser concert featuring Dolly Parton covers that will help a local group keep providing books to kids at no cost to their families.
An upcoming event aims to help people living outside in Lawrence and their pets connect with helpful resources and services. A free health clinic is scheduled for the same day.
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Presenters will share with the community how to do card tricks, dance Argentine tango, cook by using sun rays and more at an annual Lawrence festival.
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Douglas County community members can learn more about composting at upcoming free workshops through Common Ground, the community gardening and urban agriculture program.
