Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Kansas has nominated Charles Johnson, a multi-disciplinary senior, for a prestigious fellowship at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. University of Kansas
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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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Monthly Guided Prayer Gathering at Free City Church
This gathering offers 30 minutes of guided prayer focusing on different regions of the world, along with refreshments like donuts and coffee.
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Friendship Night at Mrs. E's
Participants can enjoy making friendship bracelets and a special menu during a Valentine's Day event at Mrs. E's.
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Embroidery Workshop on Postcards and Photographs
This three-hour workshop teaches participants basic stitching techniques on cardstock while encouraging creativity through the use of personal photos and postcards.
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