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Friday, January 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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 Lawrence Times
- ➤ 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. City of Lawrence
- ➤ 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'. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Midwest Krawlers Jeep Club is providing free rides to first responders and hospital employees to ensure safe travel during the season's first snowstorm. KMBC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Lawrence
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu rates in Douglas County have reached their highest point since 2023, surpassing COVID and RSV occurrences. KCTV
HOME NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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