Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
Good morning, Lawrence.
The 2025 Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge provides a free opportunity for students in Douglas County to pitch business ideas and compete for $3,000 in cash prizes.
The City of Lawrence initiates the 2025 Community Arts Grant Program to fund local arts projects, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability, with the application period from January 2 to February 3, 2025.
Residents of downtown Lawrence share their New Year's resolutions for 2025 and reflect on 2024 with varied single-word descriptions, from 'rebirth' to 'chaotic'.
Midwest Krawlers Jeep Club is providing free rides to first responders and hospital employees to ensure safe travel during the season's first snowstorm.
Douglas County is bracing for a mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow this weekend, with very cold temperatures to follow, as forecasted by the National Weather Service.
The Connected City Advisory Board will convene both in person and via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on January 8, 2025, with availability for public participation.
Flu rates in Douglas County have reached their highest point since 2023, surpassing COVID and RSV occurrences.
Coming of Age: Rites of Passage into Elderhood
This immersive experience offers a structured approach to reflecting on life transitions, encouraging participants to celebrate their past while embracing new opportunities in elderhood.
Boys' Gymnastics Introduction Class
This gymnastics class offers participants aged 6-9 an introduction to six boys' apparatuses, focusing on proper body alignment, strength, and balance.
Restaurant Week - A Taste of Piemonte at Pane e Vino
Enjoy a four-course prix-fixe dinner featuring traditional Piemontese dishes with optional wine pairings at Pane e Vino during Lawrence Restaurant Week.
810 Thrift Market at Cider Gallery
The 810 Thrift Market is a daytime community gathering offering a variety of thrift items at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence, KS.
Pasta Night Featuring Braised Beef Cheek Ravioli at Pane e Vino
The event features house-made ravioli with local beef and tomato sauce, along with a variety of accompanying dishes and a full wine list, offering a unique Italian dining experience each week.
Pasta Night: Orecchiette di Sardi at Pane e Vino
This event features house-made orecchiette pasta served with a smoked Sardinian pecorino sauce, along with various dining options, at Pane e Vino Wine Bar.
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