Good morning, Lawrence.

Today, the Lawrence school board will vote at district offices—110 McDonald Drive—on a plan to lease 3,800 MacBook Air laptops for high school students through a new $4.2 million three-year contract that costs about $1 million more than the previous iPad lease.

The board will also hear an update on expanding the AVID program and a teacher presentation from Sunflower Elementary before a 30-minute closed session on personnel matters.

Prairie wildflowers such as prairie phlox will emerge this week and guide long tongued butterflies to gather nectar—Ken Lassman will post his weekly updates on local plant and animal cycles so residents can enjoy these natural rhythms.

Nekrogoblikon Concert

3-8:30 p.m. — The Granada — $44 — Catch the energetic sounds of Nekrogoblikon live at The Granada in Lawrence, KS.

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.

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.

Infinitas Client Appreciation Event

5-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate appreciation with refreshments and community vibes at this local gathering.

Lawrence Busker Festival

Fri, May 23rd 5-11 p.m. & Sat, May 24th 11 a.m.-11 p.m. — Free State Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate unique street entertainment during a weekend of whimsy in historic downtown Lawrence.

Lawrence Vert Ramp Anniversary Celebration

7 p.m. — Centennial Park, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Celebrate one year of the vert ramp with demos, contests, live music, and food.

Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery

5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the final Friday of the month with an evening of art and community at this vibrant venue.

Air Layering Fruit Trees Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free, donations welcome — Learn the art of air layering to propagate your own fruit trees.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Facilities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Coopers Home Care — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living communities recognized for exceptional care and engaging activities.

Lawrence Music Alliance Jazz Meetup

6-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in a community conversation focused on jazz and live music in Lawrence, KS.