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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Emergency responders evacuated over 80 residents from a burning condo in Lawrence, Kansas, with no casualties reported and the cause of the fire under investigation.  KCTV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Julie Schwarting, a Free State High School biology teacher, has been named the 2024 Outstanding Biology Teacher for Kansas for her community-based environmentalism efforts.  The Lawrence Times

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Lawrence's GIS team won the Special Achievement in GIS Award from ESRI for their innovative sidewalk network model that enhances city operations and community services.  City of Lawrence
  • The agenda for the Community Police Review Board meeting on August 21, 2024, has been made available online.  City of Lawrence
  • The Lawrence City Commission decided to stop broadcasting the general public comment section of their meetings starting June 4, 2024.  The Lawrence Times

SPORTS NEWS

  • Voice of the Jayhawks, Brian Hanni, discusses the health of quarterback Jalon Daniels and the impact of new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes on Kansas football's upcoming season.  KSNT 27

EVENTS

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  • Slow Art Sunday: Exploring Frederick Eversley's Pale Lens

    Experience a tranquil afternoon of art appreciation through contemplation and guided conversation focused on Frederick Eversley’s work, Pale Lens.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • Parent Health Literacy Training by Kansas Head Start Association

    Learn valuable health literacy skills tailored for parents, aimed at enhancing understanding and engagement in children's health education.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • 1 Million Cups at KU Innovation Park

    Connect with local entrepreneurs over coffee and hear insightful presentations at this community-driven event.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • IBEW Career Day at Cider Gallery

    Explore career opportunities in the electrical industry with IBEW at this informative event.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Cider Gallery

    Celebrate a beautiful wedding and reception at the charming Cider Gallery, an event space known for its artistic ambiance.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • Burnt Organza Flower Creation Workshop

    Experience the art of crafting luxurious fabric flowers using sheer organza, beads, and vintage buttons in a communal and relaxing setting.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • Inaugural Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Pickleball Tournament

    Experience a fun-filled day of pickleball while supporting scholarships for students in the Lawrence community.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Pasta Night: Agnolotti with Four Cheeses - Pane e Vino

    Experience a delightful evening of house-made Agnolotti quattro formaggi paired with an authentic Italian sauce at Pane e Vino.

    Tue, 9/17/24

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  • Private Dinner Event at Pane e Vino

    Experience an intimate and exclusive dining occasion at the renowned Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy, perfect for private gatherings and celebrations.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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  • Paper Flower Creation Workshop

    Learn various techniques to create stunning three-dimensional paper flowers using diverse materials in this hands-on workshop led by Irene Tsuneta.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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