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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence community members are helping to find Wanda Dyer, 74, who has been missing for a week and shows worsening dementia — her husband said she was last seen near local spots. A search party will start at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 30 at Centennial Park — anyone with information should call 785-843-0250. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This March, KU students traveled to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for the Alternative Breaks program and volunteered with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge—helping maintain enclosures and making enrichment toys for big cats—before exploring local sites like Cosmic Cavern and Lambert’s Cafe. University of Kansas
- ➤ The University of Kansas Institute for Policy & Social Research will host a public reception on April 4 (from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) in the Burge Union Forum C to showcase research from the 2024-2025 IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows, where each fellow will give a five-minute overview followed by a question period. University of Kansas
- ➤ The University of Kansas School of Law won two national transactional law competitions in March — second-year student Namisha Ajit and third-year student Alex Falk won the Wayne State Taft Competition in Southfield, Michigan on March 21 and another KU Law team tied for best overall at the UCLA Transactional Law Competition on March 7. The wins continue a multiyear streak and highlight the strong skills of KU Law students. University of Kansas
- ➤ The University of Kansas Office of Sovereign Partnerships and Indigenous Initiatives will host the LandBack Leadership Summit at KU on April 21 where tribal leaders and scholars will discuss land reclamation and stewardship strategies. The event will feature keynote speeches from Cris Stainbrook and Megan Bang (covering legal, fiscal, and community considerations) and panels with experts on native leadership. University of Kansas
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local physician urged parents to vaccinate their children as measles cases rose, and a county hosted a walk-in clinic on March 28th to help control the outbreak. Health officials said the clinic remains open for Kansans as the outbreak continues. KCTV
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks Baseball Game
The Kansas Jayhawks baseball team competes against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, KS.
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Z&M Twisted Vines Wine Run 5k
10 AM — Z&M Twisted Vines Vineyard, Tasting Room & Events — Ticket sales support local nonprofit — Enjoy a timed 5k run or walk through beautiful vineyards with wine tasting.
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While She Sleeps Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Granada — Tickets from $29 — Experience an electrifying performance by While She Sleeps at Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS.
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Pasta Night: Cappelletti Verde
4:30-9:00 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Enjoy house-made cappelletti pasta with authentic Italian sauces and a seasonal menu.
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Lasagne Primavera Night
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor house-made lasagne primavera and a variety of authentic Italian dishes.
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Lawrence Earth Day Fair
1-4 p.m. — South Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly crafts and activities in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Easter Sunday Celebration
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Liberty Memorial Central Middle School — Free entry — Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with uplifting worship and baptisms.
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Nature Tots
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Baker University Wetlands — Free entry — Explore diverse habitats and enjoy nature activities for children ages 0-5.
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Five For Fighting with String Quartet
8 PM — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices from $41 — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Five for Fighting accompanied by a string quartet.
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Beat Beethoven 5K
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Holcom Park Recreation Center — Enjoy a fun run while the orchestra plays Beethoven's masterpiece.
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