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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 2010
Page
4
The Lawrence Datebook lists activities for grades 7 to 12 at Lawrence Public Library 707 Vt. Afternoon programs include Game Day at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Teen Iron Chef from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. with ice cream and smoothie making. Lawrence Farmers Market runs 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1020 Vt.
Community events include Spanish English storytime at Lawrence Public Library 4 p.m. and Harry and the Potters concert at 7 p.m. Also a Lawrence City Band Annual Children’s Concert at 8 p.m. at South Park and Perry-Lecompton Farmers Market 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at US 24 and Ferguson Road Perry. Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 800 block of New Hampshire Street. Free First Time Homebuyer Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court. Wild West Film Festival 7 p.m. at Liberty Hall 644 Mass. Free screening of top film contest entries. More info at wildwestfilmfest.com.
Thursday features library storytime from 4 to 6 PM at 4931 West Sixth Street and a Downtown Film Festival at Ninth and New Hampshire with The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer. Friday offers a Make a Video Game session for students and invites Datebook submissions by mail or email.
Lawrence police chased a redacted car racing with a silver truck across the bridge at North Second and Locust streets at 12 42 a m. The faster vehicle fled after wrecking in a ditch near North Ninth and Lyon. The suspect, a 40 year old Lawrence man, was found hiding at his mother's home and booked on aggravated battery resisting or eluding DUI reckless driving and open container charges. Witnesses aided identification and he was taken to hospital for minor injuries. Marriage licenses and divorces follow in the day’s notices.
Catalina Casteneda and Carlos Julian welcome a girl on Saturday in Lawrence. Brian and Marita Nelson announce a boy born Sunday in Lawrence. John and Ritisha Chance are listed in the same notice.
The 2010 Lawrence Amateur Golf Association City Tournament at Eagle Bend and Alvamar aims to raise funds for Headquarters Counseling Center life support services. Volunteers are needed for 3 to 4 hour shifts on both days. Also seeking cooks and mentors for Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army feeding program, and Big Brother Big Sisters, with contact details for Kim Culliss Liz Coleman Paige Blair and others.
Most government offices and public services in Lawrence and area towns are closed for Independence Day observance. Some facilities and services, like Lawrence Transit and certain recreation centers, have modified hours, while others, including banks, post offices, and many health and library services, close today.
LJWorld.com invites holiday photographers to submit images for a Fourth of July contest. Each entry counts toward a gallery, with the winner receiving four passes to Hollywood Theaters. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, and a random drawing will select the winner on Monday, July 12.
The district weighs adding a seven period day to increase access to foreign language, music, and career and technical education. LHS and Free State teachers largely back the plan, though it reduces per class instructional time. Elective teachers support it for broader course access. bargaining talks will decide timing and planning implications.
Young riders faced pre race jitters yet stayed upbeat. Twelve year old Andrew Slimmer rode a double decker bike and planned to enjoy the event. Three year old Tristan Prior won the youngest 50 meter race, while five year old Ayden Ammann surged to first in his age group on a Hot Wheels bike. Ayden credited the bike and shrugged off secret training. Reporter Shaun Hittle can be reached at 832-7173.
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors’ attention. Readers are asked to call 785 832 7154 or email news ljworld com to report mistakes.
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