Career fair aims to connect jobs and workers
Lawrence officials promote the Community Career Connection a Friday event at Pinnacle Career Institute from 10 am to 2 pm. About 35 employers will exhibit and offer job opportunities and resources for applicants. Workshops will cover networking and interview preparation with HR experts.
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Transit system earns top honors in Kansas buses
The KU on Wheels and The T programs were named the best urban bus providers in Kansas by the Federal Transit Association for the biggest ridership rise. Ridership climbed 19.9 percent in 2008-2009 as Route 11 expanded to downtown campus and shopping areas.
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Festival of Cultures celebrates diversity in Lawrence
The second annual Festival of Cultures in South Park showcased music booths dance and food from around the globe highlighting Lawrence's diverse community. Organizers Deb Taylor and Lydia Diebolt praised the event for promoting tolerance while Centro Hispano and the city collaborated to present Latin American cuisine and flamenco dancers attracting residents like Santa Berilioz who found it enriching to experience different cultures firsthand.
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Clinton Lake road closed for construction at Overlook Park
The Overlook Park area at Clinton Lake will be closed today and Tuesday for road construction. Visitors to the Project Office should use the north parking lot entrance via the State Park. Reopening targeted by 8 a.m. Wednesday if weather cooperates. Call 785-843-7665 for details.
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Fall Book Sale Opens With Members Night In Lawrence
Friends of the Lawrence Public Library hold a Fall Book Sale with over 100000 titles priced mainly 75 cents to 150. Opens Thursday 5 to 9 PM for members at Seventh and Kentucky with on‑site signups. Sales run 11 AM to 7 PM Friday and 10 AM to 6 PM on Oct 2 Oct 3 Half-Price Day Oct 4 Seven to 8 PM Bag Night Oct 5 10 AM to 4 PM Oct 9 and 10 2 PM Gives away remaining books. Proceeds fund library programs and needs such as summer reading author visits materials and Internet access.
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Friends and Neighbors photo submission call
The Journal-World invites readers to submit photos of sporting events school activities or days at the lake or park featuring people. Include names ages homes and submit online or by mail to the Friends and Neighbors box in Lawrence Kansas.
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Paper shredding event offered by Commerce Bank next month
Commerce Bank announces a public paper shredding event from 8 30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct 23 at 955 Iowa. Participants may shred up to five boxes of materials. The Journal World notes gas prices around 2 53 per gallon at multiple stations and provides a contact for reporting lower prices.
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