Agencies organize MLK Day volunteer opportunities
United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center lists MLK Day projects with Boy and Girls Club reflection displays to be ready by Jan 18, a food drive for Just Food with deliveries on Jan 18, Habitat for Humanity build day on Jan 21, a Winter 2013 Volunteer Training for Willow Domestic Violence Center starting Feb 2, and Safe Winter Walkways signups. Volunteer at volunteer rhvc.org or volunteer douglascounty.org.
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Freebirds World Burrito to Open in Former Maurices Building
Lawrence City officials describe a phased approach to extra trash exemptions while Freebirds World Burrito spaces the former Maurices building at 739 Massachusetts St. for a January grand opening. The chain expands to Kansas with a second Kansas location and two Missouri outlets. Local coverage notes ongoing lease details and the owner firm FB Midwest Development.
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Bleeding Kansas staged in Lecompton town meeting play
A historical performance at Lecompton Constitution Hall recreates a Bleeding Kansas era meeting with actors portraying Alan Shirrell and Sheriff Sam Jones amid violent rhetoric. The play, Kansas Territorial Characters, highlights rival factions, personal tragedy, and the era’s brutal rhetoric, with three additional Sunday performances scheduled and details offered by actor Tim Rues and organizer figures.
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