Good morning, Lawrence.

Lawrence Police Department received 50 Shadow Buddy plush toys on a trial run by a Kansas City nonprofit that helps comfort children in crisis—more toys will be shared as the program expands.

Sarah Henning will launch her sports romance for young readers at Raven Book Store on Tuesday, Sept.

9 at 7 p.m. Readers who preorder by Monday, Sept. 8 will get a signed copy and gift card giveaway—local fans may spot hometown Easter eggs in the book.

KU scholars proposed a new theory called Socio-Technical Exchange that builds on social exchange theory to explain how people work with modern technology—researchers found that people trust machines for simple tasks yet doubt their judgment and plan to study these views further in the Human-Machine Communication Lab.

Pepper, a Portuguese water dog mix at Chinn Elementary, started work two weeks ago after 400 hours of training in busy public places—she calms stressed students during counseling sessions and reading time.

The school spent $5,000 to get her and she works 8—10 hours a day, five days a week under the care of a school counselor and the principal.

Kansas Athletics announced that former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland was chosen for induction into the KU Athletics Hall of Fame—recognizing his 2019 win— as a key honor honoring his achievement.

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.

Caskey Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Entry fee varies — Enjoy an evening of live music with the talented artist Caskey.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mdou Moctar Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost not mentioned — Experience the unique sounds of Mdou Moctar in an intimate venue setting.

James Koan III Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Studio 901 House Concert Series — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a soulful evening with James Koan III's intimate live performance.

David Luther Live at The Oread Hotel

6-10 p.m. — The Oread Hotel — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an intimate solo acoustic performance in the historic Oread Hotel.