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Lawrence
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Lawrence collected Halloween costume donations on Aug. 31st—these costumes will be given to community groups for the holiday. KCTV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Community members gathered Sunday at Haskell Indian Nations University to remember Jina Reyes who was killed with multiple stab wounds behind the former VFW building on Massachusetts Street, and police arrested a suspect on Friday—her family has launched an online fundraiser for funeral costs. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival continues into Labor Day weekend—organizers are hosting events with local food and music for residents. KCTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ken Lassman writes the Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept 1–7, 2025 to show how Pearl Crescent butterflies blend in with sweet coneflowers to hide from predators and reveal nature's cycle in our area. The Lawrence Times
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56th Annual Edsel Owner's Club Convention
September 2-7 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence — Registration required — Celebrate the classic Edsel experience with fellow enthusiasts in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Strings & Heart Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Tickets from $51 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Strings and Heart in a local concert setting.
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Cider Gallery Event
8:00-11:30 a.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy a creative gathering in a unique office and event space.
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The Hawk 100 Trail Races
6 AM - 8 AM — Hawk Trail Race — $95-$120 — Tackle a challenging 100M, 50M, or Marathon on scenic rolling trails.
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Caskey Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented artist Caskey.
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Fall Class Schedule Launch — Ignition Dance Academy
4:30-9:30 p.m. — Ignition Dance Academy — Check for ongoing class offerings as the fall term kicks off and get ready to dance.
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Food Business Start-Up Summit
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — One Riverfront Plaza Parking — Cost info not specified — Engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a hands-on retreat to tackle your food business challenges.
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Vegetarian Lasagne & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Savor layers of homemade vegetarian lasagne paired with exquisite wine flights in a delightful pop-up dining experience.
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Kanimecon Lawrence - Anime & Game Fest
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Registration Required — Celebrate anime, tabletop games, and video games at this fan-run festival in Lawrence.
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Pasta Night: Pesto alla Trapanese
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Savor house-made pasta with classic Sicilian pesto served on linguine.
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