Downtown holiday flash mob charms Ninth and Massachusetts
Jay Mercer stood with a Salvation Army bell at Ninth and Massachusetts on Saturday morning as a city block gathered coins for charity. A guitar player nearby quietly coordinated a surprise performance with a planned beat, unseen by Mercer, who noted nothing unusual as donations flowed.
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Local farmers market shelves bring holiday warmth to shoppers
Lawrence shoppers flocked to the Holiday Farmers Market at the Holiday Inn Lawrence to find fresh produce and regional crafts for stocking stuffers. Cin dy Hornberger and Carrie Magill browsed for unique gifts from vendors like Homestead Ranch of Lecompton offering goat milk soaps and shaving products, while Pendleton’s Country Market organized the event with more than 50 vendors. The market showcased elk jerky, handcrafted walking sticks, recycled hats, gourmet dog biscuits and other local goods, drawing hundreds of attendees from 9 a.m. onward.
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Holiday Inn
McDonald Drive
Farmers’ Market
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Homestead Ranch
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