Datebook 13 Today All Ages Local Events Calendar
A packed list of local events and programs for Thursday and Friday including Red Dogs workouts, Story Time at Prairie Park Nature Center, Senior Session at Spencer Museum, Cottin's Hardware Market, Open Tap discussion, KU museum film night, public rental meeting, choir rehearsals, VFW game night, concerts, language classes, and author readings. Includes ongoing library programs and arts center exhibitions with dates and venues across Lawrence. Submit events to datebook@ljworld.com 48 hours prior.
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Allen Fieldhouse
Naismith Drive
Prairie Park Nature Center
Harper St
Spencer Museum of Art
Mississippi St
Drury Place
Alcamar
St. Andrews Drive
Cottin’s Hardware
Cottin’s Hardware and Rental
Massachusetts St
KU Natural History Museum
Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence High School
Louisiana St. Baker University Community Choir
McKibben Recital Hall
Owens Musical Arts Building
Eighth St
Baldwin City
Ljworld.com
Ijworld.com
Students divided over KU athletics fees debate
On the Street asks KU students if athletic fees should remain funded by students. In Kansas Union responses Kendal Sinn of Kansas City says funding should come from the school, while Jason Finkelstein of Minneapolis argues students should support programs even if they do not attend games.
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Kendal Sinn
Kansas City
Jason Finkelstein
Minneapolis
Births Luke and Emilie Metheny Welcome a Daughter
Luke and Emilie Metheny of Eudora welcomed a daughter on Wednesday. The couple’s first child arrives as the community shares in the happy news.
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Luke
Emilie Metheny
Eudora
Journal-World Corrects Errors Policy Statement
The Journal-World notes its policy to correct significant errors brought to editors' attention. Readers may report errors by calling 785-832-7154 or emailing news ljworld.com for follow-up and public clarification.
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Journal-World
Ljworld.com
Empire of Things at Spencer Museum opens Blue and White Ware program
A Spencer Museum of Art event titled Empire of Things begins at 10 a.m. featuring blue and white ceramics. Free Senior Sessions: Blue and White Ware lets Kris Brcams discuss collection highlights. open to all after a seniors focus. Public meeting on Lawrence apartment licensing set for 6–8 p.m. at Lawrence High School to discuss 27 violations that could affect licenses.
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Spencer Museum of Art
Empire of Things
Kris Brcams
Mississippi St
Lawrence
Lawrence High School
Louisiana St
Free State Senior Wins Kansas Youth of the Year
Innocent Anavberokhai, a Free State High School senior and Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence member, won the Kansas Youth of the Year and will advance to the regional contest in Dallas. The national winner will be chosen later this year, continuing a program highlighting service and character.
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Mike Yoder
Journal-World File
Innocent Anavberokhai
Boys & Girls Club of
Lawrence
Kansas
Topeka
Free State High School
Anavberokhai
Dallas
Boys & Girls Club of America
Trei Dudley
Kiana Knolland
Boys & Girls Club
South Central
KU class launches wire service at state Capitol
A Kansas University journalism class creates the KU Statehouse Wire Service to report on Kansas government from Topeka. It trains students in reporting and social media updates for outlets including the Journal-World, under Professor Scott Reinardy in its third year.
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Kansas University
State Capitol
Topeka
KU Statehouse
Kansas
Journal-World
Scott Reinardy
Statehouse
Capitol
House
Senate
Share Your Photos For Friends & Neighbors Page
Readers may email photos to friends Ijworld.com or mail to Friends Neighbors P.O. Box 888 Lawrence KS 66044 for publication recognizing friends family and even pets in the community.
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Friends
Ijworld.com
Friends & Neighbors
P.O
Lawrence
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VFW
Massachusetts St. Ladysmith
Liberty Hall
Junkyard
American Legion
W. Sixth St
Plymouth Congregational Church
Vermont St
Robert Hiller & KU School of Music
Lawrence Arts Center
New Hampshire
St. Lawrence Arts & Crafts Group
Merc Cafe
Iowa St
Free
Signs of Life
Johnny’s West
Wakarusa Drive
Wayne & Larry
Deal Six
Extension Center
Douglas County Fairgrounds
Mike Shortz
Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church
E. 21St St
Alferd Packer
New Hampshire St
Deal
Douglas County Extension
Harper Ave
Health Insurance Marketplace
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine St
New Horizons
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living
Harvard Drive
VFW Post
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Inverness Drive
Massachusetts St. Free State
Eric Shonkwiler
Above All
The
Raven
E. Seventh St
Lawrence Public Library
Poplar Lane
By Joanna Hlavacek
Kansas Union
Elliot Schwartz
Chicago
Brianna Frederickson
Overland Park
Free State
KU Class
Space Cadets
Barbara Sause
Dale Willey
Wibinily
Chevrolet
BUICK
GMC
Cadillac
OWAY
EOE
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