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Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 21, 2022 - 6:48 pm

Photos: Lawrence community celebrates Hanukkah with annual menorah lighting

by Chloe Anderson

Lawrence community members gathered outside the Lawrence Public Library Wednesday to watch Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life light a 9-foot-tall menorah.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life December 20, 2022 - 1:33 pm

Kids help rabbi press oil, make wicks for menorah candles at Lawrence library

by Chloe Anderson

Families gathered in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium Tuesday to hear Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel tell the story of Hanukkah, snack on latkes and applesauce, and help make olive oil and wicks to use in a menorah. 

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Lawrence Life December 16, 2022 - 11:10 pm

Photos: Lawrence High girls basketball celebrates Native American Heritage Night

by Mac Moore

The Lawrence High School girls basketball team celebrated Native American Heritage Night on Friday.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 10, 2022 - 2:22 pm

Lawrence Farmers’ Market annual holiday event returns

by Chloe Anderson & August Rudisell

The annual Lawrence Farmers’ Market holiday market was a hit yet again Saturday. Lawrencians gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds open pavilion to stock up on a variety of goods from more than 40 vendors.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 28, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Photos: Kids enjoy cookies, visit with Santa

by Chloe Anderson

Locals flocked to Liberty Hall on Monday to enjoy cookies, have their photos taken with Santa and admire the myriad of trees and wreaths that are part of the annual Festival of Trees. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 27, 2022 - 7:35 pm

Photos: Behind the scenes at the Festival of Trees

by Lawrence Times

People from various local groups, organizations and businesses were hard at work Sunday afternoon to get their holiday creations ready for the public to view at the Festival of Trees.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 26, 2022 - 10:36 pm

Photos: Van Go opens Adornment holiday art show and sale

by Lawrence Times

The young artists of Van Go opened their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale to a Lawrence crowd Saturday night.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 25, 2022 - 7:50 pm

Santa rescued from Weaver’s rooftop yet again; Lawrence townspeople rejoice

by Lawrence Times

Much to the relief of concerned Lawrencians, Santa Claus was rescued from a department store rooftop Friday following the kickoff celebration of the holiday season in downtown Lawrence.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 17, 2022 - 11:17 pm

Performance by Tweesna Rose Mills portrays Indigenous history

by Chloe Anderson

Tweesna Rose Mills, from the Shoshone-Yakama-Umatilla Nations, spent weeks preparing for her performance, “Footsteps of Our Ancestors.” The hourlong show honored Indigenous culture, history and lineage.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 12, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Photos: Lawrence community gathers to honor veterans in parade

by Lawrence Times

Despite freezing temperatures, Lawrence community members gathered on Massachusetts Street to honor veterans in the annual parade, which made a return Saturday morning after a two-year hiatus.

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