Santa and lights return for downtown Lawrence kickoff
Santa Claus visits downtown Lawrence tonight as part of the annual holiday lighting ceremony hosted by Downtown Lawrence Inc. The 5 p.m. kickoff features Theatre Lawrence performers, carols, and a brief address by Mayor Bob Schumm at 6 p.m. A staged fire truck rescue precedes Santa’s ascent to the stage for gift requests, with spectators urged to arrive early for prime viewing.
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Santa Claus
Lawrence
Santa
Lawrence Inc
Cathy Hamilton
Dingus
Theatre Lawrence
Sound of Music
Bob Schumm
Cutes
Weaver’s Department
Massachusetts St
Hamilton
Ninth
Massachusetts Streets
U.S. Bank and Weavers
Thanksgiving dinner brings volunteers and generosity to LINK
Donna Obenland joins Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen volunteers for the annual LINK Thanksgiving feast. About 200 diners pass through the serving line for turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, pie, and festive cheer. Obenland says she has volunteered most years since her husband's death, enjoying the smiles and sense of community. Dianne Sisk notes the warm atmosphere and busy kitchen as she volunteers for the third time.
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Donna Obenland
Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
West Coast
Obenland
Lawrence
Dianne Sisk
Law
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Sean Smith
J.J. Smith
First Christian Church
W. 10Th St. Jr
Comic makers seek a kick start
A group of writers and artists based in the United States are producing a 200 page hardcover graphic novel anthology about a time traveling detective. The project depends on reader investment to fund the ambitious venture with plans to travel from a Viking encampment on the North Sea to feudal Japan and the Civil War while navigating language barriers weather and corporate intrigue.
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North Sea
Japan
Black Dog Club raises awareness of adoption bias in Wichita
In Wichita Madison Bell, a 12 year old Humane Society volunteer, starts the Black Dog Club at her middle school to combat Black Dog Syndrome. The club hosts a nine hour Black Dog Adoption Drive waiving fees for black animals and offering 25 percent discounts for other pets. Bell aims to save many lives while fundraising about 1300 dollars for shelter needs.
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Wichita
Humane Society
Madison Bell
Madison
Bell
Jennifer Campbell
The
Kansas Humane Society
Woolstock
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