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Lawrence
Sunday, January 11th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids in the Kitchen returned to Alphapointe on Saturday with a new partner to help blind and visually impaired children learn essential cooking skills — boosting their kitchen independence. The program offered hands-on learning that builds confidence in daily life. KCTV
- ➤ The Lawrence school board will consider hiring RSP and Associates to complete enrollment projections, launch an online map, and provide a five-year report during its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at district offices; four board members will begin their new terms. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ A public library hosted a youth workshop on Saturday, Jan. 10 to teach nonviolent ways to settle disagreements — a session that used role-playing to help kids learn effective, calm conflict resolution. KCTV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health leaders are urging residents to donate blood+ the campaign, launched on Jan. 10, aims to secure a steady supply for nearby hospitals. KCTV
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Restaurant Week: Southeast Asia with Guest Chef Depal Patel
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Experience a delightful three-course prix-fixe meal featuring Southeast Asian cuisine crafted by Guest Chef Depal Patel.
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Restaurant Week: South America with Guest Chef Ken Baker
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a delightful South American-inspired three-course meal featuring guest chef Ken Baker.
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Lawrence Restaurant Week: Brunch Special
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person for a delicious 3-course brunch experience featuring gourmet options.
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Restaurant Week: Northern Italy
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Experience a delightful 3-course prix-fixe dinner featuring Northern Italian cuisine.
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Restaurant Week: France
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a delightful three-course French culinary experience featuring escargot, roasted chicken, and tart apple dessert.
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Restaurant Week: California
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $45 per person — Savor a 3-course prix-fixe meal featuring California cuisine highlights.
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Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks Women's Basketball
12–2 PM — Allen Fieldhouse — Free trial available — Catch the exciting women's basketball rivalry live at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Arizona Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets required — Witness the exciting clash between Arizona and Kansas with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant filling the arena.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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