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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence City Band will resume its weekly summer concerts at South Park, inviting locals to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free music at 8 p.m. every Wednesday—if it rains, the event moves indoors to the Lied Center. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence is asking for community feedback on plans to charge membership fees at its rec centers to help cover a $1.8 million portion of a budget shortfall. Residents can share their views via an online survey, join focus groups, and attend pop-up events at rec centers (May 27 at East Lawrence, May 28 at the Community Building, June 9 at Holcom Park, and June 12 at the Sports Pavilion) with recommendations set for July and fees expected to start in January. The Lawrence Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cider Gallery Event
6-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — No cover charge — Experience a vibrant community gathering in a unique artistic venue.
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Pure Chaos Comedy Night
8-10 p.m. — Eighth Street Tap Room — Free entry — Breck Gordon hosts a night of laughter with comedy and open mic opportunities.
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Kids Cooking Camp 1
9 a.m. — Cookshop on 8th — $ — Explore the science of cooking with pancakes, pizza, and homemade ravioli under the guidance of a culinary chemist.
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Summer Cozy Cottages Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create personalized gift boxes and mini-villages of tiny houses using various materials.
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Orchard Nights
6-8 p.m. — 830 Garfield St, Lawrence, KS — Free entry — Volunteer at the orchard and discover the joys of early season fruits.
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