Good morning, Lawrence.

Three-year-old husky Lilya, known for her love of pup cups and friendly nature, is featured as this week’s Pet of the Week at the Lawrence Humane Society.

She is spayed, vaccinated and well-trained—adopters can visit the shelter at 1805 E. 19th St. or call 785-843-6835.

Emily Mulvaney’s solo art show 'Preservation of Bodies' will open in Lawrence at Off-Site Art Space on Friday, Sept.

26 from 5 to 7 p.m.—the exhibition features bioplastics and bacteria that shift pigment to explore specimen preservation. The exhibit will run until Oct. 25 and will include a closing artist talk on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Director Michelle Miller uses her love of science to lead KU’s production of Silent Sky, a play about astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt that will run Oct.

3-5 at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre. The show will also feature Physics professor Allison Kirkpatrick—who will discuss the past struggles of women in science—to tie historical challenges to today’s issues.

On Wednesday, the Lawrence school board approved a $1 raise for education support professionals by moving the minimum hourly wage from $14.02 to $15.46 and adding benefits like full insurance, illness leave, and a new catastrophic leave pool—98% of union members had ratified the 2025-26 contract before the vote.

Hilltop Child Development Center announced that most classrooms at its west campus will close temporarily due to staffing shortages and past challenges — affected children will move to the main campus, with the center closing at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

3 and new classroom visits scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5.

City staff will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Programs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 in Meeting Room A at the Lawrence Public Library—attendees can join in person as the session reviews past performance and gathers suggestions for future projects.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a fun evening featuring delicious pop-up dishes and curated wine flights.

Pasta Night: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor house-made spaghetti alla carbonara with local ingredients alongside an authentic Italian experience.

Orchard Nights Volunteer Experience

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free entry — Discover the joys of seasonal fruit while volunteering at the community orchard.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Indulge in house-made lasagne with a choice of meat or vegetarian sauces, plus a full wine list.

Jadu Heart Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Cost details unavailable — Experience an electrifying performance by Jadu Heart at one of Lawrence's favorite venues.

DeafHeaven Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The Granada — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening with DeafHeaven's captivating soundscapes.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Indulge in a curated pop-up dish paired with exquisite wine flights.

Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs Class

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — No refunds — Transform a black and white photograph or postcard into a one-of-a-kind work of art.

Ad Astra Running BILLY MILLS 10K

8-10 a.m. — Haskell Indian Nations University — Registration fee required — Celebrate ten years of this scenic 6.2-mile run/walk along the beautiful Billy Mills Trail.

Earthless Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Tickets from $56 — Experience the psychedelic sounds of Earthless in an intimate venue.