Horses parade brings old fashioned Christmas to Lawrence
More than 300 horses will parade along Massachusetts Street for the 15th Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade set for mid December at 11 a.m. The procession starts at Seventh and Massachusetts and ends at 12th, followed by an open house at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds. Led by Express Personnel Clydesdales, the lineup includes Fort Riley’s Mounted Color Guard, Kansas City’s Saddle and Sirloin Club Riders, Friesian horses and about 100 entries from Kansas and the Midwest. Organizers aim to enhance quality with bleacher viewing at South Park and strong community support from CornerBank and regional groups.
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Murphy Hall at KU marks 50 years of arts education
James Moeser led the drive to expand the School of Fine Arts at Murphy Hall and spoke at a 50th anniversary rededication dinner. He argued the building serves as a base for art that shapes the human spirit, noting past support and faculty work behind the school’s growth.
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Douglas County Extension to host annual meeting and 5K Run
The Douglas County Extension Council sets a public annual meeting at 6 p.m. November 29 in Building 21 at the Douglas County 4-H Fair grounds with dinner and a program by Pat McNally. RSVP by November 21 at 843-7058. The Thanksgiving Day 5K starts 8:30 a.m. November 22 on Elm Street. check-in at Lawrence Visitor Center. Registration at Active.com and Francis Sporting Goods. For more details contact Dee Boeck at 785-841-3587.
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