Lawrence Weekend Events Sparkle at Arts Center and Fairgrounds
This weekend in Lawrence features a "truly scrumptious" musical debut at the Lawrence Arts Center, a gathering of model-train enthusiasts at the fairgrounds, chili served at the American Legion, and Douglas County CASA joining a Zumbathon fundraiser. Page 5A of the Journal-World highlights more upcoming events.
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Lawrence Model Railroad Club Show Returns to Fairgrounds
The Lawrence Model Railroad Club presents its 15th annual show and swap meet with train layouts vendors a silent auction door prizes model contest and more at the fairgrounds. Admission is 6 for adults free for children 12 and under with a paid adult and a $1 discount per admission for canned food donations to LINK. Visit lawrencemodelrailroadclub.org for details and entry forms.
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Zumbathon fundraiser for Douglas County CASA Sunday
Fiesta Fitness hosts a 90 minute Zumbathon at Bishop Seabury Academy to support Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates. Eight instructors lead the workout with tickets at 10 dollars payable online or at the door.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Returns to Lawrence Arts Center
The musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang plays at the Lawrence Arts Center at 940 New Hampshire St with shows today and Saturday at 7 30 p m and Sunday at 3 p m. Based on Ian Fleming tale the show features a quirky inventor and his flying car in a Lawrence debut running through Feb 28 with tickets from 10 to 25 at lawrenceartscenter org or box office.
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American Legion Chili Feed at Dorsey-Liberty Post
The American Legion Dorsey-Liberty Post 14 hosts a chili feed this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3408 W. Sixth St. Proceeds benefit local youth with a menu of chili, cornbread, hot dogs, desserts and beverages. Adults pay $6, kids 6 to 12 $3, under 6 eat free.
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Dust fills air at McCollum Hall demolition site
Heavy winds gusting to 50 mph blow dust from the 220000 square foot McCollum Hall demolition on Daisy Hill near 1800 Engel Road. Ellsworth Hall downwind bears the haze as national weather service issues red flag warnings and contractors are urged to water the site and use dust controls.
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Dust Clouds Over Campus After McCollum Implosion
In Lawrence dust from McCollum's demolition trails nearby as tarps cover EEEC dust prone zones on 15th Street and Naismith Drive while a hydrant hose tries to dampen the debris. Residents note lighter dust since the implosion on Nov 25, though traffic and wind still stir gusts around Daisy Hill.
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Complaints spur forum on Kasold intersection plans
About 20 residents spoke Thursday against closing the Kasold Drive intersection with Kansas Highway 10 prompting a KDOT official to schedule a public forum before a final decision. The MPO board heard a KDOT presentation on the closure and aimed to advise city and county commissions, but more than an hour of public comment led to a longer discussion of alternatives.
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Kansas moves to end Common Core risk AP and IB programs
Kansas lawmakers consider a measure to repeal Common Core standards and require districts to adopt new state led reading math and science standards potentially ending AP and IB courses. The proposal would align AP IB with pre Common Core standards drawing opposition from educators and advocates who warn it could undermine college readiness.
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