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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 2013
Page
4
Elliot Hughes asks shoppers at Dillons on Massachusetts Street what they recall from a high school or college graduation speaker. The prompt invites responses and directs readers to LJWorld.com for more.
Adam and Jenni Pierson of McLouth welcomed a boy Thursday. Brent and Sasha Schippers of Lawrence welcomed a boy Thursday.
The Journal-World explains its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors, inviting readers to report via phone at 785-832-7154 or email ljworld.com with concerns. The notice emphasizes accountability and prompt correction of factual mistakes.
In its ninth year the Holiday Homes Tour features seven decorated homes mostly in Lawrence with one in Eudora and a Poehler Lofts apartment. Proceeds benefit Health Care Access serving Doug las County low income uninsured residents. Tickets cost 15 in advance 20 day of tour with boutiques and artisan sales raising funds.
About 50 artists fill the Lawrence Arts Center for the first Saturday in December. Patrons browse and buy acrylic and oil paintings, jewelry, ceramics, and other works. Lawrence Art Guild president Amanda Monaghan calls the fair the season’s first Christmas mood moment.
Readable listings for a weekend of Christmas events across Lawrence and nearby Baldwin City. Coat distribution at 9 a.m. to noon with location TBA. Festival of Trees and Holiday Art shows run 1 to 4 p.m. at Lumberyard Arts Center. Gingerbread Festival viewing and Santa photos slated for Abe’s at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also Shrek at 7:30 p.m. in Lawrence. Christmas parades, bird seed sale, and multiple art fairs plus concerts and church services throughout the day. Local venues include Van Go, JCCC Carlsen Center, Watkins Museum, and Douglas County Fairgrounds, with events at Abe & Jake’s Landing and Midland Railway Depot.
The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County opened its gingerbread house festival with a live and silent auction at Abe & Jake's Landing. More than 60 entries are on display plus 15 large pieces for live bidding. The display includes a volcano, a Christmas tree and Santa's sled. Viewing runs Friday 4 to 6 pm and Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, with proceeds benefiting the charity.
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