Good morning, Lawrence.

Sammy, a 2-year-old hound-spaniel mix, is having difficulty settling in the shelter and needs a foster or adoptive home.

The Lawrence Humane Society welcomes visits at its E. 19th St. location daily from noon to 6 p.m. (contact via email or phone for more details).

At a marker dedication event on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m., the Lawrence NAACP will unveil 30 headstones with 31 names in Potter's Field at Oak Hill Cemetery and later hold a commemoration for 1882 lynching victims.

The City of Lawrence invites professional artists to design innovative artworks for the 26th Phoenix Awards, with proposals due by 11:00 p.m. Aug.

4 and community nominations closing Monday, Oct. 5 (this long-standing award honors exceptional artistic achievement).

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.

LYXE Live Performance at Lawrence Arts Center

7-11 p.m. — Lawrence Arts Center — All Ages — Enjoy an electrifying performance by the pop-rock trio LYXE under the stars.