Lawrence Datebook Highlights Local Arts and Events
The Lawrence calendar lists a dedication for Freedom Rings at Wakarusa Valley Heritage Museum, a Lawrence Farmers Market session, Writing your New Story at the Lawrence Public Library, and poetry with Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg. It also notes performances of Annie at the Lawrence Arts Center, What Floats Your Boat fundraiser at Clinton Lake Marina, Home: On the Road at Hobbs Park and Prairie Park, Crazy for You at Lawrence Community Theatre, and a Lions Club Golf Benefit for Audio Reader. Additional events include Family storytime, Game Day for teens, Spanish English storytime at Garvin Library, and a City Band concert at South Park.
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Wakarusa Valley Heritage Museum
Bloomington Park
Clinton Lake
Lawrence Farmers Market
New Hampshire
Lawrence Public Library
Kansas
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
Lawrence
Lawrence Arts Center
Clinton Lake Marina
van Go Mobile Arts
Hobbs Park
Lawrence Youth Ensemble
Lawrence Community Theatre
N.H
Prairie Park Nature Center
Harper
Community events lineup for Thursday schedule
Seniors summer series Fit Plus 50 at Lawrence Public Library noon to 1. Too Much Fun at Ninth and Massachusetts for Brown Bag Concert. Weekday Farmers' Market 4 to 6 p.m. at 10th and Vermont. Library Storytime all ages. Summer Youth Theatre presents Julius Caesar at 7:30. International Festival of Spanish and Latin American Music 7:30 at Liberty Hall. St Johns Mexican Fiesta 6 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St John the Evangelist. Lecompton Territorial Days 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. full schedule at lecomptonterritorialdays.com.
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Ninth
Massachusetts
10Th
Vermont
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Arts Center
N.H
Liberty Hall
Mass
St. John's
San Venezuela
Grupo Picante
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Lecompton Territorial
Free AIDS testing and lecture events on Monday
Free AIDS testing runs 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m at the Douglas County AIDS Project 2518 Ridge Court as National HIV Testing Day week events continue. A lecture by Kansas University professor Stanley Lombardo titled Who Does Achilles Think He Is will be held at 7 p m at Lawrence Public Library. Also listed is a Tuesday movie matinee for ages 12 to 19 titled Anime Festival at Loth and Ver featuring a 1 30 p m start.
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Douglas County
Ridge Court
Achilles
Kansas University
Stanley Lombardo
Lawrence
Loth
Vermont
Public events submission and calendar notice details
Datebook invites notices for public events by mail to Datebook at P O Box 888 Lawrence Kansas 66044 or by email to datebook at ljworld com. Meetings and Gatherings calendar in Saturday’s Journal World lists ongoing group meetings and requires submissions by noon Wednesday via meetings at ljworld com. A full listings page is online at ljworld com events.
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Datebook
P.O
Lawrence
Jworld.com
Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Tuworld.com
Journal-World notes error policy and contact details
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors when notified and provides a phone number and email for readers to report issues. It invites calls to 785 832 7154 not to a hyphenated line and an email at news ljworld com.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Deaths Harry Leonard Withers Tonganoxie Memorial Service
Harry Leonard Withers 66 of Merriam died June 18 2009 in Kansas City. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Quisenberry Funeral Home Tonganoxie with private interment. He was born November 29 1942 in Kansas City Kansas and was a carpenter. Surviving are his wife Rosalie and three stepdaughters and four grandsons. Memorials may be sent to Kansas City Hospice in care of Quisenberry Funeral Home.
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Harry Leonard Withers
Merriam
Quisenberry Funeral Home
Mr. Withers
Kansas City
Kan
Harry
Nellie VanDeWall Withers
Bishop Meige High School
Thomas
Shawnee
Susan Martley
Basehor
Sharon
Sutton
Olathe
Karen Kauoraney
Lenexa
P.O. Box
Journal-World obituary policy note
The Journal-World outlines obituary submission rules for residents and former locals with survivors in the circulation area. Submissions should come from a mortuary and include optional photos, with guidance available by phone or online.
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Journal-World
The
Ljworld.com
Two Topeka teens charged in Lawrence robberies
Lashawn Kelley and Shawn Wright, both 18 and 19, were charged in Douglas County District Court with two counts of robbery and three counts of attempted robbery in connection with three Lawrence incidents. They were held on 30000 bond each and scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday court appearance. Authorities linked them to a June 5 strong arm robbery, a June 13 sandwich-delivery driver robbery near Sprague Apartments, and a follow up Ohio Street robbery. Police reported City Hall area surveillance showed no weapon, but a man with a rifle was seen near the area. Ottawa Police noted no crime evidence but sought tips from the public. Call 785-242-2561 ext. 414.
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Topeka
Lawrence
Lashawn Kelley
Shawn Wright
South Park
Sprague Apartments
Alumni Place
Ohio Street
Douglas County
Ottawa Police Department
Conviction for HIV exposure overturned in Kansas Supreme Court
The Kansas Supreme Court overturned Robert W. Richardson II’s conviction for knowingly exposing women to HIV in multiple counties. The court ruled insufficient proof of intent to expose the disease. His 2006 Douglas County ramping conviction and subsequent sentences were affected by the ruling.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Robert W. Richardson II
Douglas
Supreme Court
Lyon County
Richardson
Douglas County
Ottawa Police seek man who walked into city building
Ottawa police request information about a man who reportedly entered a city building. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips to identify the individual involved. No injuries reported as authorities assess the incident and determine any motive or safety concerns for the public.
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Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa City
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Offers AARP Driver Safety Course
Lawrence Memorial Hospital conducts an AARP driver safety program for mature drivers. The two day class runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 29 and June 30 in Meeting Room A, 325 Maine. Advance enrollment is required with a $10 fee. Call Connect Care at 749 5800 or visit www.mbh.org for details.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
Connect Care
Mbh.org
K-10 honors trafficway advocate in Lawrence clash over route
OLATHE Bob Johnson received the 2009 Service Award from the K-10 Association for sustaining support of the South Lawrence Trafficway project. The group, including leaders from Lawrence and nearby cities, highlighted Johnson’s persistence as officials debate an approved route through Baker Wetlands and a lawsuit persists. Federal funding discussions continue, with Roberts seeking more money and city officials recalling long efforts since 1985 to advance the project toward completion.
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Ueways
Rich Caplan
Association
Shadow Glen Golf Club
Olathe
Lawrence
de Soto
Eudora
Lenexa
Overland Park
Noria Road
Baker Wetlands
Environmental
American India
Johnson
Douglas County
K-10 Association
Sunflower Army
Terry Harris
Rob Heise
Heise-Meyer
Mike Amyx
U.S
Pat Roberts
Amyx
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