Hands on a Hardbody lights up Theatre Lawrence opening
Theatre Lawrence debuts Hands on a Hardbody based on a true story and a 1997 documentary. Ten Texans compete to win a Nissan truck by keeping a hand on the vehicle. showtimes are Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $24.99 for Fri and Sat and $23.99 for Sun matinee.
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Dr Bob Run 5K at Rim Rock Farm Honors KU Athletics Director
The sixth annual Dr. Bob Frederick Scholarship 5K at Rim Rock Farm raises funds and awareness for the Dr. Bob Frederick Scholarship. KU health sport and exercise sciences hosts the event with a Hy-Vee 1 Mile Kids Run at 8:45 a.m. and an awards ceremony at 9:15 a.m. Online registration for kids exists. adults pay 40 online or 45 on site.
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Mathletic Adventures with Bill James at Lawrence Library
Lawrence Public Library hosts a Sunday session from 2 to 3 30 p m with Bill James the Holton native KU alumnus and sabermetrics pioneer. The Boston Red Sox senior adviser will discuss his game changing baseball theories and the ideas behind Moneyball in the library auditorium.
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Science buildings top KU's wishlist
Kansas University seeks a multi year budget request with 3.5 million in fiscal year 2017 and 7 million recurring from FY2018 to fund new integrated science buildings as part of the Kansas Board of Regents higher education appropriations plan for the 2017 session. Chair Shane Bangerter said the board will send the request to Gov. Sam Brownback by October 1 and monitor progress.
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County Senior Services names new director
County Senior Services has hired Gary Nelson as executive director after reviewing 35 applications. Nelson, a recent retiree from a school district superintendent post, will assume the role on Tuesday. Judy Wright, a board member, praised his communication, collaboration, and people skills. Kristin Scheurer previously led the agency.
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