Bikers Tour for Tots Parade and Compost Giveaway Planned
The third annual Bikers Tour for Tots will parade through Lawrence on Saturday with a slow ride benefiting Toys for Tots. Riders bring a toy for distribution, meet at the Douglas County Judicial & Law Enforcement Center, end at Slow-Ride Roadhouse, and may preregister at local motorcycle shops. Lawrence Solid Waste offers free compost today and Saturday at the 1420 E. 11th St. facility, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, to improve lawns and flower beds.
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Guard to Display Vehicles and Equipment at Race Weekend
Kansas National Guard will showcase vehicles and gear near the Kansas Speedway in Wyandotte County during weekend racing events. Units will gather at Cabela’s to set up displays including a Black Hawk helicopter Bradley Fighting Vehicles multiple launch rocket systems and meteorological gear. A climbing wall a mechanical bull and a Guard rock band Section 8 will entertain at 6 30 p m today and Saturday with a second show at noon Saturday.
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Gas prices dip to 3.27 at Conoco on 23rd Street
The Journal-World reports gas prices as low as 3.27 a gallon at Conoco located at 1802 West 23rd Street in Lawrence. Readers urged to call Pump Patrol at 832-7154 if a lower price is found.
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Pearl Project highlights female parolees at Lawrence Arts Center
A live performance at the Lawrence Arts Center features female felons on parole presenting monologues as part of the PEARL project. Organizers say the initiative helps inmates reintegrate by sharing life stories and exploring transformational possibilities, with a 7 pm show and a panel discussion by Kansas Department of Corrections staff and parolees. An exhibit of video stories runs 9 am to 5 pm through Saturday, at the Small Gallery.
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Westar repairs cut power to KU buildings briefly
Westar Energy shut down a KU circuit about 1:30 p.m. to replace equipment causing surges. The outage affected several buildings along Jayhawk Boulevard and Sunnyside Avenue, including Strong Hall, with repairs finished by 2:10 p.m. No damage reported at KU Computer Center.
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Weekend air show at Clinton Lake set by Jayhawk Model Masters
A mini air armada will sweep Clinton Lake skies this weekend as the Jayhawk Model Masters host the Big Bird air show at their flying field below Clinton Dam. The free event runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday with hobbies, large model planes, and pilots on hand for demonstrations and beginner tryouts.
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