Daily
Lawrence
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters met with 12 candidates for the Lawrence City Commission at a speed campaign event held yesterday at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, where they asked about budget concerns, Haskell Indian Nations support, and affordable housing. The event — attended by about 85 people — comes ahead of the Aug. 5 primary election, with the top four candidates advancing to the Nov. 5 general election for two available seats. The Lawrence Times
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LPL Pop Up Adventure Playground
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Kids can explore and create in a unique hands-on playground of cardboard and creativity.
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Mize Daytime Event
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Experience an engaging daytime event at the vibrant Cider Gallery in Lawrence.
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Final Friday Event at Cider Gallery
5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate art and community with an evening of creativity at this vibrant venue.
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Pasta Night: Mushroom Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made Mushroom Ravioli with a choice of local sauces and a full wine list.
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Enterprise Linux System Administration Training
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center — $2190 — Gain in-depth knowledge in Linux system installation, configuration, and maintenance over five days of hands-on training.
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Ravioli Quattro Formaggi Night
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made ravioli with a unique 4-cheese filling and authentic Italian sauces.
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Spineshank Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — $70 — Catch the energetic performances of The Union Underground and Spineshank live in concert.
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Douglas County Fair Demolition Derby
7:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — $15 single night, $25 for both nights — Experience the thrilling excitement of car crashes and competition at the annual Derby.
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Art Guild Office Hours
9-11 a.m. — Art Emergency — Free entry — Meet the Guild President, bring questions, or share ideas for the Lawrence Art Guild.
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2025 Construction Safety Conference
8 AM – 9 PM — Burge Union — Join experts in discussing vital safety practices and trends in construction.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Rumi
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