Multitude of Events Listed for Thursday in Lawrence
A dense schedule details morning to late evening events across Lawrence from 31 TODAY activities at Haskell University and community centers to concerts, film nights, book sales, and educational classes. Highlights include the Safety Health and Wellness Fair at Coffin Sports Complex, Turkish Film Night My Grandfather's People, and a grand mix of performances at Replay Lounge, Addison Frei at Lawrence Arts Center, and Billy Ebeling at Jazz Louisiana Kitchen.
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Red Dog
11Th St
17Th
Vermont
Haskell University
Coffin
Indian Ave
Prairie Park Nature Center
Harper St
Peaslee Tech
Peaslee Technical Training Center
Haskell Ave
Cottin’s
Massachusetts St. KU
Murphy Hall
Naismith Drive
Friends of the Lawrence Public Library
Eagles Lodge
W. Sixth St. Maria
Kirsten Paladan
Replay
Massachusetts St
Bailey Hall
KU Theatre
Macel’s
New Hampshire St
Billy Ebeling
The
Late For
Louisiana
Olga Kern
Stewart Drive
Multicultural Student Government status debated at KU Senate
EU Student Trinity Carpenter spoke for the group as it plans elections next school year while the Senate weighed rules and funding. Chief of Staff Adam Moon warned against immediacy, noting the body lacks authority until established, as elections for 2016 17 are set for mid April and the budget rests around 200000 for salaries advertising supplies and rent.
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Senate
Multicultural Education Fund
Fee Committee
Student Senate
Adam Moon
Moon
Carpenter
Representa
Tive
Crowdfunding Aims To Rebuild Eudora Paschal Fish Park
Eudora Parks and Rec director Gary Scott recalls some playground equipment at Paschal Fish Park being at least 40 years old. The city uses fundyourpark.org to raise money for replacing worn equipment adding soft landing material and new benches. The campaign runs 30 days with local and regional donors encouraged alongside wider Midwest support. Scott, Dumais and local businesses seek diverse contributions noting every $10 aids the effort.
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Eudora Parks and Recreation
Gary Scott
Paschal Fish Park
National Recreation and Park Association
Kelly Dumais
Eudora
Fundyourpark
Dumais
Gary
Park Board
Scott
Midwest
Elwyn Jones County Reporter Contact
Elwyn Jones county reporter can be reached at 832-7166 and ejones Ijworld com for tips and story inquiries.
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Sara Shepherd
Ljworld.com
Elwyn Jones
Ejones
Ijworld.com
Rochelle Valverde
Rvalverde
City Hall
Nikki Wentling
Wakarusa River bridge on County Road 1055 to close Monday
Douglas County Public Works will close the Wakarusa River bridge on County Road 1055 about 1.25 miles south of 31st Street to finish repairs begun last year. The site near Lawrence will stay shut until May 6 as King Construction completes deck, concrete, bearing, and abutment work after a prior temporary reopening.
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Wakarusa River
Lawrence
Douglas County Public Works
31St Street
Baldwin City
King Construction
Kempf Named West Middle School Principal in Lawrence
Kempf, with prior roles as PreK-12 principal in White City and teacher at Tonganoxie and Fort Knox high schools, will lead West Middle as Lawrence schools roll out a 1 to 1 student device program next year. Hayden praises Kempf while noting Emporia’s earlier 1 to 1. He holds degrees from Missouri State University, the University of Missouri, and Baker University and is pursuing a doctorate at Baker.
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Kempf
White City
Tonganoxie
Fort Knox High School
Fort Knox
Lawrence
Emporia
Hayden
Brad
Missouri State University
University of Missouri
Baker University
West
West Middle School
City weighs valet garage as Boomerang failure leaves space debate
JDL Development chief says Boomerang Systems filed for bankruptcy delaying a 600 space robotic garage in Lawrence. With the firm out, Letchinger seeks other bidders while city officials probe how many spaces fit city code for plans near 1101 and 1115 Indiana Street, amid resident concerns and possible off site solutions.
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Boomerang Systems Inc
James Letchinger
JDL Development
Indiana St
Letchinger
Lawrence
Janet Gerstner
Gerstner
Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
University of Illinois
Boomerang
Tom Markus
Mike Amyx
Amyx
Commission
Candice Davis
Oread
Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods
Jane Eldredge
Barber Emerson Law
Marci Francisco
Eldredge
City Planning Commission
City Commission
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Lawrence Public Library
Vermont St
Kentucky Street
American Legion Post
Sixth St
Julie Cisz
Amy Andrews
Cider Gallery
Pennsylvania St
Plymouth Congregational Church
Addison Frei
Lawrence Arts Center
Pickett
Paull and Jeans
BurgerFi
Grand Budapest
Eldridge Hotel
Tim Barry
Granada
Johnny’s West
Wakarusa
Wayne & Larry
South Park
Massachusetts
St. Lawrence Public Library
Clinton Place
Clinton Parkway
Mike Shurtz
Erin Fox
Signs of Life
Massachusetts St. Lawrence
Crossgate Drive
Peterson Acres
Peterson Road
Sound Vision
Coors
Kansas University Student Senate
Eudora Park
Barber Emerson Law Offices
Markus
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