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Lost actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Arrested in Waikiki Traffic Stop
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, star of Lost as Mr. Eko, was arrested in Waikiki on a traffic violation disobeying a police officer and driving without a license. He posted $500 bail, spent about six hours in jail, and faces a Sept. 26 district court appearance. The report notes this is the third Lost cast member jailed for traffic violations in Hawaii, following Michelle Rodriguez and Cynthia Watros in December 2005.
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Ringling Bros at Kemper Arena Road Show
On the Road 7 30 p m Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey at Kemper Arena American Royal Center. For more information call 816 513 4000 or visit ringling brothers com. Times vary Second Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring microbrews and live music by WAR Keller Williams and other artists Burcham Park Lawrence. For more information visit info brewsgrasslive com. Times vary Kansas State Fair Hutchinson several events include a Rockin Monster Truck Fest Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull Demolition Derby three days of auto races and the Rockin Bulls and Broncs. For more information call toll free 800 362 FAIR or visit kansasstatefair com. 8a m Hillsdale Water Quality Project Annual Fundraiser new family fishing tournament Fish for the Lake at Hillsdale State Park. All children 12 and under are free. Tournament fee 30 includes a T shirt a loneley packet and a first year new family membership. For more information call Jennie Fyock at 913 829 9414 or email ffyock hwaqp org or visit hwaqp org. Free entrance and parking. 11 am to 4 p m Oom pahfest Family Fun Festival Immanuel Lutheran Church and University Student Center at South Park 12th and Massachusetts streets Lawrence. Free children's games live music dancing and concessions. Proceeds will go to Lawrence Habitat for Humanity. For information call Beth Dwyer at 913 244 7008 Times vary The 35th Annual Walnut Valley Festival Winfield fairgrounds music food and camping available. For more information call 620 221 3250 or visit wviest com.
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Keller Williams
Burcham Park
Lawrence
Brewsgrasslive.com
Hutchinson
Kansasstatefair. Com
Hillsdale Water Quality Project
Hillsdale State Park
Jennie Fyock
Ffyock
Hwaqp.org
Immanuel Lutheran Church and University Student Center
South Park
12Th
Massachusetts Streets
Lawrence Habitat For Humanity
Beth Dwyer
Walnut Valley Festival
Winfield Fairgrounds
Wviest.com
Local Salon and Cleaning Firms Offer Monthlong Specials
A promotion highlights Jabez Salon and Spa at 205 S. Main with daily deals and a chance to win a deluxe spa package. STAN'S CLEANING advertises a fall carpet cleaning special of 15 percent off plus free Scotch Guard, contact 242-5719.
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Jabez Salon and Spa Co
S. Main
Stan
Smoke Free World Debate Sparks Cautious Optimism
Linda Brown argues in The Ottawa Herald that smoking bans could push some smokers to quit, potentially reducing illness and boosting productivity, but warns job losses in tobacco and tax shifts could arise. The columnist notes economic and health trade offs in a shift toward smoke free public life.
Ottawa events calendar highlights for Friday weekend
Out & About lists 2008 S. Princeton St. farmer market 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. PATH Exercise 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Don Woodward Center. Toddler Time 9:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. Ottawa Library. Chamber After Hours at Rent A Center 5 p.m. Eagles Garage Sale and Bake Sale all day with Hamburger Nite 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Kidz Night Out at Carnegie 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ottawa City wide Garage Sale all day at Eagles Hall.
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Third St
Ottawa
Hickory St
23Rd St
Eagles
Eagles Hall
15Th St
Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show
Friday through Sunday from 7 am to 4 pm the Power of the Past antique engine and tractor show returns to Forest. Exhibits, live demonstrations, and historic machinery anecdotes await visitors. Local clubs arrange displays and activities for all ages.
Ottawa area meetings and community group events list
A compact schedule lists meetings and gatherings in Ottawa. Activities include Chamber of Commerce booster club at 109 E Second St, Friends of the Ottawa Library at City Hall Library Room, Celebrate Recovery dinner and meeting at Church of the Brethren, Ottawa City Commission at City Hall, multiple AA and Al Anon groups, Ottawa Babe Ruth League at Pizza Village, Eastern Star at Masonic Temple, and other community notices.
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Chamber of Commerce
Second St
Friends of the Ottawa Library Board
City Hall
Hickory St
Church of the Brethren
Ninth and
Main Streets
Ottawa
Ottawa City Commission
Ottawa Living Sober Group
First Christian Church
S. Hickory St
Babe Ruth League
Pizza Village
S. Main St
Union
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
al Anon
First Baptist Church
Fourth and
Hickory Streets
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