Lawrence theatre plans 300-seat facility campaign unlocks
Lawrence Community Theatre unveils a 6.2 million drive to build a new 300-seat theater in west Lawrence near Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive with 3.77 million pledged. Groundbreaking hoped for fall 2011, led by Mary Doveton, longtime founder. Estates gifts include 1 million from Hortense Oldfather estate.
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Seminar on death by own action prevention in Lawrence
About 30 attendees joined a Lawrence hospital seminar on suicide prevention during National Prevention Week. David Litts from the National Prevention Resource Center outlined risk factors and warning signs and urged direct questions to intervene.
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Eldridge Hotel plans modern multistory expansion on Mass St
Downtown Lawrence’s Eldridge Hotel at 701 Mass plans a four story expansion on the vacant lot south of the hotel. The project includes retractable roofs, large glass storefronts to create an outdoor cafe, 16 new hotel rooms, a new elevator, and a restaurant named Nine at the Eldridge. Construction could start this fall with final Historic Resources Commission approval set for Sept. 16.
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Dinosaur with hump found in Spain is most complete carnivore fossil
Scientists describe a 125 million year old theropod Concavenator corcovatus from Spain with a 16 inch hump, proto-feather knobs, and potential advertising-like display. Francisco Ortega leads the discovery. Nature reports the specimen as the most complete meat-eating skeleton yet found.
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United Way Carnival Opens Douglas County Fund Drive Friday
The United Way of Douglas County starts its annual fundraising with a carnival event this Friday aimed at boosting donations and community support. Local organizations and volunteers will host games, food stalls, and activities to attract attendees and raise funds for community programs.
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