Lawrence Band Concert Promises Big Band Sound
The Lawrence City Band's second summer concert is set for 8 pm Wednesday at South Park under the theme Sounds of the Big Bands. The free event, featuring Mancini and Ellington tunes, is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department with Rice Foundation support.
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LMH offers health nutrition classes in July
Lawrence Memorial Hospital presents the Eat Right series to help improve eating habits. Six classes cover cholesterol, fat loss, sodium control, and fitness complements with sessions on July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31 from 9 a.m. to unspecified end, enrollment via LMH ConnectCare at 749-5800 or 1-800-749-2226. Four KU faculty named for engineering service awards.
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Tonganoxie Days Kickoff Brings Festivities to Town
Tonganoxie prepares for its annual festival with three days of events in Leavenworth County. Highlights include a barbecue cookoff and lawnmower drag racing, drawing locals and visitors to the community celebration.
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Leavenworth County
Tonganoxie Days Schedules Full Weekend Festivities
The Tonganoxie Chamber of Commerce outlines a three day lineup for Tonganoxie Days with a Friday cookoff kickoff and Saturday events including runs crafts and a car show. A demolition derby returns Sunday at 1 p.m. with shuttles from the fairgrounds to events downtown.
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KU Chancellor voicing pride in tenure plans future vision
KU leader Robert Hemenway, marking two years as chancellor, says he wants to be buried on campus and outlines a plan to transform the university for the 21st century. He notes a $120 million renovation program, a shift to a student centered model, and a record incoming class of National Merit scholars amid broader technology driven changes.
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University of Kentucky
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Former ESU president Visser dies at 77 of leukemia
Emporia AP reports John Visser former president of Emporia State University died Sunday at a Topeka hospital at age 77 after leading the institution from 1967 to 1984. A memorial service is set for Friday at 2 p.m. in Visser Hall atrium. Visser helped transform Kansas State Teachers College to Emporia State University and later held multiple administrative posts in Alaska and Wisconsin.
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Emporia State University
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Topeka
Anchorage (Alaska
University of Alaska-Juneau
University of Wisconsin At
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