Lawrence Datebook preview of spring events and arts
A listings snapshot covers a range of community happenings in Lawrence including homebuyer workshop at United Way Center at 2518 Ridge Court, Spring Compost Sale on East 11th, Regional 4-H Club Day at Lawrence High, Luck of the Irish Motorcycle Rally at Slow Ride Roadhouse, multiple film and theater showings at Lawrence Arts Center and nearby venues, Spring Break camps for various ages, a St Patrick’s Day parade, and a canceled Lawrence City Commission meeting at Liberty Hall. Also noted are openings and receptions at local galleries and theaters with contact numbers for each event.
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Lawrence High ‘School
Third St
Lawrence Arts Center
N.H
Lawrence Percolator
Lawrence Community Theatre
South Park
12Th
Massachusetts Streets
Lawrence
Joan Baez
Liberty Hall
Mass
Spring Break Programs at Lawrence Area Theaters and Library
On Wednesday at 9 am activities begin at Lawrence Community Theatre for ages 5 to 12 with Fun with Paper Bag Puppets at 1501 N H. A 1 30 pm program at Lawrence Public is DIY on Spring Break Beauty Body and Soul a Spa for ages 11 to 18 at 117. Snow White The Musical runs during the break with Dances of India for ages 5 to 12 and Tee Shirts DIY for ages 11 to 18 at 3 pm and the Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vt. Call 843 7469 or 843 3833 ext 121 for details.
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Overland Drive
East Lawrence Recreation Center
E. 15Th St
Holcom Park
27Th St
Edgewood
Lawrence Community ‘Theatre
N.H
South Park ‘Recreation Center
Mass
Lyric Opera of
Kansas City
Lawrence Public Library
Lawrence Community Theatre
Spa
Community Camps and Movie Marathon Events in Lawrence KS
Twenty Friday camps for grades K through 12 run at 2 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center with address 940 N.H. Call 843-2787 for details. A Movie Marathon Madness based on the book features Stardust PG-13 at 1 p.m., City of Ember PG at 3:30 p.m., Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist PG-13 at 5:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 18 in Vermont. call 843-3833. A Dance the Night Away concert by Kelley Hunt at Maceki's 1031 N.H. runs 7 p.m. to midnight to benefit the Lawrence Humane Society, tickets 843-6835. Submit Datebook items by mail to Journal-World. Meetings notices appear in Meetings and Gatherings calendar with noon Wednesday submission to meetings tjworld com. Full listings at tjworld com events.
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Lawrence Community Theatre
N.H
Lawrence Arts Center
Stardust
Nick and
Norah
Lawrence Public Library
Kelley Hunt
Maceki’s
Lawrence Humane Society
Datebook
P.O. Box
Lawrence
Jworld.com
Journal-World
Tjworld.com
Auto burglaries hit Naismith Hall parking lot
A series of window-smash burglaries occurred Wednesday night in the Naismith Hall lot at 1800 Naismith Drive. Losses totaled 1500 dollars from three vehicles, including a 19 year old EU student's Panasonic stereo. Dash and driver window damage accounted for 1100 dollars. other victims had broken windows but no items stolen.
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Naismith Hall
Naismith Drive
Local couples welcome newborns in Kansas area
Michael and Kristin Barnes of Tonganoxie welcomed a boy on Thursday. Pascal and Lynn Deboeck of Lawrence welcomed a boy on Friday. Marci and Carl Leuschen of Lawrence welcomed a girl on Friday. Garrett and Misty Schmidt, along with Jared and Connie Kaaiohele, were also noted.
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Michael
Kristin Barnes
Tonganoxie
Pascal
Lynn Deboeck
Lawrence
Marci
Carl Leuschen
Garrett
Misty Schmidt
Jared
Connie Kaaiohele
Car stolen reported in 1000 block Highland Drive
A Sunday afternoon theft was reported in the 1000 block of Highland Drive. A prior report had given an incorrect address for the incident.
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Highland Drive
Mutt Run Dog Park Closure Due to Road Construction
The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department will close Mutt Run Dog Park at 1330 E 902 Road starting Monday for road work that blocks access to the park, outlet park, and shelters. Off leash dogs may use Riverfront Park near North Second Street and US 24 and 40. Eagle Bend Golf Course access will be northbound only with a Clinton Parkway detour via East 900 Road to North 1150 Road. The project is expected to finish mid April pending weather.
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Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department
Mutt Run
Losf
Riverfront Park
North Second Street
U.S
Eagle Bend
Clinton Parkway
Richard Foster Treece 90 dies in Lawrence
Richard Foster Treece 90 of Lawrence died Thursday March 12 2009 at his home Funeral services set for 10 am Tuesday at Rumsey Yost Funeral Home Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery He served two World War II tours in the U S Navy lieutenant commander retired from KU as a conference coordinator and volunteered for KU Relays and Douglas County Emergency Management He married Mary Elizabeth Lindsey in 1944 in Boston Harbor aboard the USS George E Davis Surviving are wife two daughters four grandchildren and a great grandson He was preceded in death by a son a brother and his parents Memorials suggested to Douglas County Visiting Nurses Rehabilitation and Hospice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Foster Treece
Lawrence
Rumsey-Yost
Memorial Park Cemetery
Mr. Treece
E. Lee
Mildred Foster Treece
Oread High School
Kansas University School of Business
South Pacific
Douglas County Department of Emergency Management
Mary Elizabeth Lindsey
Boston Harbor
U.S.S
George E. Davis
Virginia Crane
Chanute
Joan Treece
Lyons
Colo
Jill Susan
Jeffrey Stephen Crane
Matthew Daniel Treece
Molly Elizabeth Gallegos
Robert Kellen James
Robert Lee Treece
Douglas County
Rumsey-Yost.com
Funeral services for Billy Ray Saile in Ottawa
Billy Ray Bill Saile 75 of Pomona died Friday March 13 2009 at Ransom Memorial Hospital Funeral services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Lamb Roberts Funeral Home Ottawa burial Vinland Cemetery He served in the U S Army 1952 1955 and worked for Penny's Concrete Union Gas Co op and Shell before retiring in 1992 He is survived by Irene his wife seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren plus siblings and children-in-law. memorials to the Bill Saile Memorial Fund.
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Ottawa
Billy Ray
Bill” Saile
Pomona
Lamb-Roberts
Vinland Cemetery
Saile
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
Joseph Henry
Fanny Rachel Reusch Saile
Welcome Country
Vinland High School
U.S. Army
Penny’s Concrete
Union Gas Co-op
Shell Gas Company
Irene
Jack
Donna
Vinland
Darrell
Bob
Baldwin City
Bob McNish
Cheryl
Topeka
Dennis McNish
Randy McNish
Billy McNish
Lynne McNish
Gary McNish
Darlene Saile
Bill Saile
Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home
P.O. Box
Lamb-Roberts.com
Levees Readiness in Question Ahead of Flood Season
Army Corps of Engineers says earthen levees rebuilt after last year’s Mississippi flood are ready to withstand spring waters, but critics cite slow repairs and unfinished infrastructure. About $64 million spent on fixes across Iowa Illinois and Missouri amid lingering doubts from levee officials and residents.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi
Iowa
St. Louis
Corps
Illinois
Missouri
Alan Dooley
Dooley
Illi
Nois
Stan Rolf
Winfield
Bob Holmes
U.S. Geological Survey
Wisconsin
Mark Fuchs
National Weather Service
Hannibal
Canton
Joe Clark
Des Moines
North High School
Vincent Lewis
Birdland
John Simon
Adams County
Quincy Herald-Whig
Steve Bohnstedt
Quincy
Ill
Meyer
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United Way Center
Ridge Court
CTR
Lomere Kr
LAW Enforcement Report
Lawrence Douglas County
Treece Services
Treece
Billy Ray Saile
Uworld.com
Jim Suhr
Jim Salter
Associated Press
Mississippi Valley
Price Banks
Price
Price Banks For
City Commission
Doni Moonberry
Linda Erickson M
Angela Loucks M
Karen Andregg Aud
Lawrence Otolaryngology Associates, P.A
Stephen L. Segebrecht
Robert C. Dinsdale
M.D
Lee A. Reussner
Lawrence Medical
Mata
Worth, Ste
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