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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Businesses in the NOTO Arts District have seen fewer shoppers and rising prices due to higher tariffs. Many plan to boost sales by hosting monthly First Friday events (a busy sales day) to ease economic uncertainty (some stores have even paused shipments). KSNT 27
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 90 rural mail carriers from Kansas rallied in Lenexa on Friday morning to protest plans to privatize the Postal Service and cut retirement benefits. Carriers from Lawrence, Topeka and western Kansas gathered along 87th Street with bull horns and matching t-shirts — rally leader Andy Tuttle warned the changes would threaten jobs and raise shipping costs. KCTV
- ➤ Lawrence City Commission will meet Tuesday, May 6 at 5:45 p.m. at City Hall to consider multimillion-dollar tax incentives for the second phase of KU’s Gateway Project and a proposed Q39 downtown restaurant. The planned incentives include sales tax, revenue bond, and community improvement districts — the public may comment in person or online until noon on meeting day. The Lawrence Times
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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.
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Natural Ties KU Gathering
6-7 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage with the community at this creative event space showcasing artistic expressions.
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Mother's Day Sunflower Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — All materials included — Create unique sunflower brooches while enjoying snacks and drinks for a perfect Mother's Day project.
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Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
10AM – 2PM — Wine Dive + Kitchen — $30 and under — Treat Mom to a beautifully curated brunch buffet featuring sweet and savory offerings this Mother's Day.
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Nekrogoblikon Concert
3-8:30 p.m. — The Granada — $44 — Catch the energetic sounds of Nekrogoblikon live at The Granada in Lawrence, KS.
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Orchard Work Day
6-9 p.m. — 830 Garfield St, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Help maintain the orchard while enjoying good company and the beauty of nature.
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5K Home Run for Family Promise of Lawrence
8:30 a.m. — South Park Gazebo — Various registration fees — Participate in a family-friendly 5K run supporting families in need with T-shirts, medals, and fun activities.
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Infinitas Client Appreciation Event
5-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate appreciation with refreshments and community vibes at this local gathering.
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Cider Gallery Event
4-6 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy a social gathering in a fine art event space at Cider Gallery.
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