Good morning, Lawrence.

Douglas County unveiled Hope Rising, transitional housing for women in recovery with children, at First Step on 3011 W.

31st St.; first residents move in July 1. The duplexes offer flexible living with wraparound support (costing $4.2 million) for 15 to 20 people.

On Tuesday morning, Special Olympics athletes with Lawrence police carried the torch to Allen Fieldhouse in a five-mile relay through Douglas County, marking the 35th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser that supports Special Olympics programs.

780 Songwriters Circle returns on Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library (707 Vermont St.).

The free event features local artists Arthur Dodge, Kelly Hunt and Julie Schwarting performing and sharing songwriting stories and will be broadcast on 105 Live.

Dr. Malek Mahmoudi, who came from Algeria, sees the World Cup as a way to bring a piece of home as Team Algeria will soon arrive in Lawrence.

Local fans speaking French (and Arabic) are ready to cheer the team.

Cyanotypes at the Wetlands

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create stunning art using nature with the ancient cyanotype technique.

Small Town Urban Sketching Class

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Explore historic architecture and learn urban sketching techniques in a creative outdoor setting.

Alex Meixner Polka Party

4-8 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds - Building 21 — Suggested donation of $10 — Dance the evening away with music from Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner and family-friendly fun.

Severe Weather Preparedness Workshop

4-5 p.m. — Watkins Community Museum-History — Free admission — Learn from experts on safety tips for severe weather in Kansas.

Levee Sketching Field Trip

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free — Explore the scenic Kaw River while sketching nature and learn Japanese book binding.

Painting with Nature

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Light snacks provided — Explore nature-inspired art techniques and create a unique book of sketches with natural dyes.

Kansas Sunflowers Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create unique sunflower brooches or barrettes from an 1800's Kansas Atlas.

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

9 AM – 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials included — Learn the ancient art of Coptic bookbinding and create a unique travel journal for your sketches and notes.

LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour

9:30–11 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Donuts provided — Collaborate on your artwork while enjoying coffee and critique discussions.

Torn Paper Couture Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Price includes materials and snacks — Craft unique fashion plates through the art of torn paper collage.