Lawrence Datebook Today Events in Lawrence Kansas
A Saturday schedule lists the Scott McHarter and Emily Nelson 5K Run Walk and Roll at the Kansas River levee trail benefiting ARC of Dallas and Natural Ties with contact Jill at 312 5208. Earth Day Parade routes via Massachusetts and Seventh to Watson Park with fair 11am 6pm. Tour de Fat at Burcham Park. Patriot's Day Parade in McLouth at 1pm. Saturday night youth lock in 4th-8th graders East Lawrence Center 1245 E 15th St 832 7950. Sunday KU Museum Day at four museums 3pm Let Peace and Justice Prevail vigil 4pm at Douglas County Courthouse. Lawrence Peace Pole dedication at Soak Park 12th and Massachusetts. Monday immunization clinic 8:30am-1:30am 1pm-8pm at Health Department 200 Maine. 9am Douglas County Commission meeting 1100 Mass. 7pm Lawrence school board meeting 10 McDonald Drive.
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15Th St
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Natural History Museum
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Spencer Museum of Art
Lawrence Coalition For Peace and Justice
Douglas County
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Lawrence
Soak Park
12Th
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Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department
Maine
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Lawrence School Board
McDonald Drive
Burglary and theft report from Garland man in Lawrence area
A 23 year old Garland resident reported being robbed at about 3 a.m. near 23rd and Iowa. Two white men, about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, grabbed his bag and fled, with $200 and a bus ticket missing. The Journal World notes police do not print all reports and outlines reporting guidelines.
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Lawrence
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Iowa
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Reports No Births Friday
Lawrence Memorial Hospital records show no births on Friday, with hospital officials confirming a quiet day in the maternity unit and no delivery activity to report.
Corrections to Rotary reading program at Sunset Hill School
A reporter error misidentified Dick Fraley as part of the Lawrence organization he volunteered with. He actually belonged to the Lawrence Breakfast Rotary Club when he began reading to students at Sunset Hill School. The Kansas City Symphony concert time and venue were wrong. it will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park.
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Dick Fraley
Lawrence
Lawrence Breakfast Rotary Club
Sunset Hill School
Kansas City Symphony
Journal-World
Yardley Hall
Johnson County Community College
College Blvd
Overland Park
Educators perform Follies to aid Lawrence schools
About 500 people attended the 12th annual Foundation Follies at Liberty Hall to raise money for the Lawrence Schools Foundation, poking fun at budget woes and looming staff cuts while honoring educators. Lynne Renick was named Educator of the Year, receiving a $1,000 prize, with other teachers earning $1,500 Carl Knox grants.
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Lawrence
Supt
Randy Weseman
Pelvis
Elvis Presley
Liberty Hall
Lawrence Schools Foundation
Lawrence High
Deerfield
USA
Southwest
Lynne Renick
Renick
Jan Green
Hillcrest School
Alan Gleve
LHS
Stacey Stringfellow
Carl Knox
Weseman
Lori Johns
Centennial Cadets
Foundation
Beyond Riu, ru, chiu Villancico Concert at KU
Kansas University's Collegium Musicum will perform villancicos from the 16th to 18th centuries at 7 30 p m Sunday in St John the Evangelist Church 1229 Vt The concert features Jennifer Sayre on harp with the vocal and instrumental Collegium Musicum directed by Gary Weidenaar and Paul Laird Admission is free Also noted are ACT registration deadlines and a Kansas Tallgrass Prairie art contest winner with a $100 bond and a prairie tour invitation Plus details on Saturday Nites Main Event Retro Dance Party at East Lawrence Recreation Center and ongoing youth programs and activities at the center 1245 E 15th St Admission to the dance is $6.
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Kansas University
Collegium Musicum
St. John the Evangelist Church
Perry
Kansas
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Williamstown
Lauren McGarity
Spring On the Prairie
Farmers & Drover's Bank
Council Grove
East Lawrence Recreation Center
E. 15Th St
Contact info for Kansas City Star newsroom offices and staff
A compact listing of contact numbers and email addresses for city editors editors and staff at the newspaper. It includes phone lines for news room operations, online and editorial departments, plus ad circulation and customer service contacts and hours.
No Jake Brakes Signs Explain Noise Rule
Drivers on I 70 toward Kansas City encounter signs reading no jake brakes. The engine brake or downshifting system slows trucks without brakes but causes loud noise. The no jake brake signs aim to cut noise, named after Jacobs Vehicle Systems, the original engine brake maker.
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Kansas City
Jake
David Church
Kansas Department of Transportation
Jacobs Vehicle Systems
Call Sound Off Question Line Details
Readers are urged to call 832-7297 to submit questions for the Sound Off segment. A recording instructs listeners to leave their inquiry for possible on air discussion.
On the Street: Drew Gooden's Decision Questioned
Community voices from Lawrence and Kansas City react to Drew Gooden leaving, with views split on whether another year in college would have benefited him or if turning pro now was best. Opinions vary on personal gain versus team impact.
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Doug Moles
Shawnee Mission West
Lawrence
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