Centennial honors Alpha Kappa Alpha at KU celebration
Delta Chapter members and friends gathered in Lawrence for a Centennial Celebration marking KU sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. The event included campus tours, archives visit, luncheon and gala dinner. The group raised funds for Willow Domestic Violence Center and partners with local hotels to donate from a pink martini sale. KU now hosts six National Pan-Hellenic Council sororities and fraternities and remains active in community service.
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AKA
Delta Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Lawrence
Willow
Dread
Eldridge
Pan-Hellenic Council
NPHC
Wakarusa roundabout nearing finish with repairs planned
City spokes woman Megan Gilliland says the Wakarusa roundabout is not yet complete with stripes worn and curves hard to see at night. The city lists sidewalks backfill curbing lane striping and cleanup as remaining work, due for completion this spring. Call 832 7297 or email soundoff ljworld.com with questions.
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Wakarusa
Megan Gilliland
Ljworld.com
Local Births Register Two Lawrence Families Welcome Babies
Jill and Eric Fitzmorris announce a daughter born Saturday in Lawrence. Keri and Robert Serigny welcome a son born Saturday in Lawrence.
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Jill
Eric Fitzmorris
Lawrence
Keri
Robert Serigny
Rally in Kansas over same sex marriage policy rally
About 600 people gathered as activists criticized Governor Brownback for limiting LGBT rights and expanding discrimination. Speakers urged legislative action while Brownback defended executive limits and reaffirmed non gende r based protections. The crowd pressed for expansion of anti discrimination law amid cold wind and tense exchanges.
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Brownback
Davis Hammett
Equality House
Topeka
Jake McMillian
University of Kansas
Lawrence
Sebelius
Eileen Hawley
Kansas
Hawley
Stephanie Mott
John Carmichael
Wichita
Mardi Gras parade tradition grows on Massachusetts Street
Parade organizer Mike West recalls starting in 2007 after Hurricane Katrina when his family moved to town. The self created event gathers 100 to 300 people annually to dress up and play Mardi Gras music as they walk Mass Street visiting businesses and ending at Free State Brewery. Anyone can join with kids, and it proceeds rain or shine to lift spirits.
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Massachusetts St
West
Massachusetts Street
Mass Street
Free State Brewery
That DAM Beer Event Tickets On Sale At Abe & Jake’s
Tickets for That DAM Beer Event hosted by Abe & Jake’s Landing and Merchants Pub Plate are on sale for March 6 at 8 East Sixth Street in downtown Lawrence. About a dozen breweries will supply specialty beers paired with appetizers by Merchants chefs, with $50 advance prices and a four ticket limit. Proceeds benefit Downtown Lawrence Inc.
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Abe & Jake’s Landing
Merchants Pub & Plate
Sixth St
Free prom dresses at Ottawa event February 21
The Prom Boutique offers over 350 free formal dresses for students with a 9 AM to 3 PM run at First Baptist Church 410 South Hickory St Ottawa The event features a fashion show and door prizes Sponsored by ECKAN and Green Prom Movement Donations and volunteers can contact Lindsey Fincham at 242 7450 ext 7205.
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First Baptist Church
South Hickory St
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
Green Prom Movement
Lindsey Fincham
ECKAN
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Tinyurl. Com
Phoenix Gallery
Granada
Lawrence Inc
Kansas University Department of Visual Art
Lawrence Area High School
Lawrence and
Free State High Schools
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Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence Plastic Surgery
Scott Thellman
Dr. Thellman
W. 6Th St
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine Street
LMH
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