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Clear the Shelter at Lawrence Humane homes 150 animals so far; waived fees continue
With two days of the Lawrence Humane Society’s Clear the Shelter event down, 150 animals have found loving homes. Folks still have from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday to meet their new best friend for free.
Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Farmers Market celebrates 50th anniversary with tattoos, tie-dye and live music
Farmers, bakers, vendors and community members celebrated the Lawrence Farmers Market’s 50th anniversary Saturday morning with tattoos, tie-dye and live music.
Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Lawrence school district students shine at Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon
Smiles, laughter and encouragement filled the air at Lawrence Public Schools’ annual Pat Grzenda Adaptive Triathlon on Wednesday morning.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Greenhouse, learning center groundbreaking at Haskell ushers in new era of land stewardship
The Haskell community broke ground Friday for the new Greenhouse Educational Complex, which will advance students’ land stewardship, food sovereignty and land restoration initiatives.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Haskell graduates reminded they have the support of ancestors, relatives as they change the future
Keynote speakers reminded the Indigenous scholars of Haskell’s 2026 graduating class that their stories are not relegated to the past — they will carry their languages, traditions and culture into the future.
Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Lawrence artists open their studios for Art Spaces Tours; looks behind the scenes continue Sunday
By transforming homes and industrial buildings into accessible galleries, the Lawrence Art Guild aims to do more than sell art. The Art Spaces Studio Tours also look to demystify the creative process for the community.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence workers, activists march as part of nationwide May Day protests
A couple hundred people marched down Massachusetts Street Friday with signs and chants in a protest regarding issues of immigration policy, transgender rights and several more subjects.
Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
KU students make their voices heard on numerous causes during May Day protest
KU students skipped classes and work to participate in a May Day protest Friday in an effort to “disrupt business as usual” alongside similar nationwide demonstrations.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Stickball pole raising at Haskell honors tradition, social connection
Haskell students, staff and community members installed a permanent stickball pole on campus Thursday evening. The skull from September’s bison harvest now looks over the wetlands from the top of the pole.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members leave their marks as part of Vermont Street garage mural
People gathered in the Vermont Street parking garage Wednesday evening for the chance to participate directly in the creation of artist Tokeya Waci U Richardson’s mural.
Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Young Lawrence artists of Hang12 unveil 32 new pieces of art celebrating Kansas
The Lawrence Art Center’s Hang12 members — high school students who curate art shows and events in the community — just unveiled 32 new pieces of art that hang above parking spots in the New Hampshire Street garage and celebrate Kansas.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘Breeders’ is a collaborative Lawrence art show on parenthood that took a village
“Breeders” is a collaborative Lawrence art show on parenting that took a village. It will open alongside its sister show, “Offspring,” on Friday.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Two Haskell seniors leave their mark on campus with a ‘girl’s girl’ art show
Haskell seniors Aziza Smith and Aiyanna Tanyan look at each other and see a reflection of an ambitious woman taking on the world. They’re leaving their mark on campus with a “girl’s girl” exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence High School students showcase projects at Innovation Expo
Lawrence High School’s Career and Technical Education students put their yearlong projects on display for the community Wednesday night at the fourth annual Innovation Expo.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Parade of Hearts installation celebrates disability inclusion
Lawrence is now home to a Parade of Hearts installation called “Inclusion Starts with the Heart,” celebrating acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.
Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library makes nerding out free, accessible at annual fandom convention
The Lawrence Public Library seemed bigger on the inside Saturday as superfans and media lovers packed both levels of the building with cosplay, fan art and a passion for all things fandom.
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