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Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence
As part of the Inclusive Winter Market, nearly 100 local artists and small business owners showcased their work Saturday at the Lied Center. It opens for a second day on Sunday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence’s Holiday Farmers Market at the fairgrounds
Community members from Lawrence and beyond packed the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the Holiday Farmers Market.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Free summer lunches for kids return to Lawrence
Food and fun were both on the menu Monday as free summer lunches for kids returned to the Lawrence Public Library and launched at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party
The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Beekeepers’ Association hosts Bee FunDay at Douglas County Fairgrounds
The Northeastern Kansas Beekeepers’ Association hosted its annual Bee FunDay event on Saturday, giving pollinator pals a chance to see demonstrations and learn more about beekeeping.
Jane Stiles-Potts/Contributed photo
Photos: Native plant sale draws big crowds to Douglas County Fairgrounds
Gardeners flocked to the fairgrounds Saturday morning for the annual native plant sale hosted by Master Gardeners of Douglas County.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members remember those lost to cancer, support survivors at Relay for Life
Many Lawrence community members whose lives have been touched by cancer gathered Friday night for Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser to support cancer research.
Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
‘It is a beautiful thing’: Lawrence adult education graduates celebrate earning GEDs, diplomas
Thursday marked Timothy Shoulderblade’s second graduation in as many months. He recently graduated from the drug court program, completed his GED, and he’s rapidly approaching two years clean from drugs and alcohol.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band kicks off summer season with sounds from the screen and stage
The Lawrence City Band’s weekly Wednesday concerts have resumed, and the first show included a lineup from soundtracks of some familiar films and musicals.
A moment in Lawrence: Free State grad honored with P.E.O. scholarship
Free State High School graduate Becca Craft has been selected for the P.E.O. STAR scholarship from the Lawrence chapter.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
American Legion, Lawrence community members honor those who made the ‘ultimate sacrifice’
Lawrence community members, including many in uniform, gathered Monday morning to memorialize servicepeople who have died.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Art Tougeau brings funky creations on wheels to downtown Lawrence
The 25th Art Tougeau parade in downtown Lawrence showcased a ton of imagination and creativity in motion — including a giant bulldog.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Scenes from the first night of Lawrence Busker Festival
An annual downtown street celebration of artistry returned Friday, commencing the first night of the three-day Lawrence Busker Festival. The fun continues Saturday.
Pancho Metz / Lawrence Times
Bishop Seabury Academy graduates told to ‘be both happy and good’ in their lives
Bishop Seabury Academy graduates and their families and supporters spent a joyful evening Thursday at the school to recognize the Class of 2024 and those who will follow in their footsteps.
Tom Harper
Reconstruction underway at KU’s Potter Lake to preserve lake’s health, bring new life
Potter Lake on KU’s campus is getting a “makeover” this summer to preserve its long-term health, and it’s started with dredging the lake.
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