Alpaca Farm Opens to Public for National Alpaca Farm Days
Bruce and Macel Koerth moved from Colorado to a Lawrence area farm to raise alpacas after a TV influence. They started with two alpacas and now have 40. The public visited the farm weekend, with over 100 people petting and feeding the animals in observance of National Alpaca Farm Days.
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Oktoberfest celebration at St John church draws community
The annual Oktoberfest at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence celebrates autumn with German snacks beer and music. Angie Evers organized the event now in its 16th year as volunteers prepare hundreds of pounds of food and run fundraising activities. Attendance lines wrapped around 13th Street with attendees citing the beer and social gathering as in past years.
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Preparedness Fair Teaches Lawrence Residents Disaster Readiness
Douglas County Emergency Management hosted the Preparedness Fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Lawrence firefighters police and Red Cross along with the National Weather Service and other agencies informed attendees how to prepare for emergencies in potential disasters that could affect Douglas County.
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Kit contents for Jillian Rodrigue urges prep supplies
Douglas County emergency management assistant director Jillian Rodrigue advised assembling an emergency kit with water nonperishable food clothing radio a flashlight and a first aid kit to ensure readiness during disasters.
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