Good morning, Lawrence.

At the 36th annual KU Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival, Corrin Lamere, 23, walked around the powwow circle where she suffered a severe stroke last year—her family thanked community members for their support.

She continues her recovery with full-time therapies and hopes to return to school in the fall.

Lawrence police investigated a shooting after a fight escalated into gunfire just before 1 a.m. on April 12th near 10th and Massachusetts St as witnesses reported a man and a woman fought and a suspect vehicle fled the scene.

Today, Ken Lassman writes in the Kaw Valley Almanac that the Eastern Swallowtail caterpillar mimics a bird dropping, then develops a strong odor and a snake head-like growth before becoming a butterfly that feeds on lilacs.

He explains how our local seasonal cycles remain much the same as those seen by earlier generations.

Today at 6 p.m. the school board will meet at district offices on 110 McDonald Drive with an agenda limited to opening items, a consent agenda, and public comment with no regular business.

An executive session is scheduled to review personnel matters—Larry Englebrick and Kristen Ryan will attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beat Beethoven 5K

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Holcom Park Recreation Center — Enjoy a fun run while the orchestra plays Beethoven's masterpiece.

Lawrence Automotive Swap Meet 2025

May 2-4 — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Open to the public — Explore thousands of automotive vendors and connect with fellow enthusiasts at this annual gathering.

USPA Level 2 Coach Certification Course

All day — Barbell Strength Weightlifting LLC — Cost varies — Elevate your coaching skills with hands-on experience and expert guidance in powerlifting.

CASA Volunteer Info Session

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Lawrence Beer Company — Free entry — Learn about child advocacy while enjoying a casual happy hour.