Good morning, Lawrence.

On Oct 10, Dillons announced it will return to the Kansas City metro by opening a new Marketplace in Olathe near College Blvd—S.

Lone Elm Rd as part of a $40 million project with local partners. The return comes just ahead of the planned grand opening of a new location at The Crossings@KU in Lawrence.

University Distinguished Professor Hyunjin Seo will give her inaugural lecture on community partnerships and civic engagement at 5:30 p.m. on Nov.

4 in the Big 12 Room at the Kansas Union — attendees can join in person or by livestream with a recording posted later.

UMKC piano student Naren Palomino Pardo, 31, lives at Claridge Court in Prairie Village—where seniors enjoy his nearly daily performances—while he earns free room, board and meals for playing a monthly concert.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine presented a report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on October 9 that examines ways to measure the combined effects of environmental actions on vulnerable communities.

University of Kansas professor David Slusky—one of 16 experts—said the report offers agencies a broader view of risks to guide future decisions.

Researchers at the University of Kansas found that people with ALS were better understood when they spoke more slowly instead of trying to speak clearly.

The study examined mouth movements and speech rhythms (by comparing habitual, slow, and clear speech) to help doctors decide which treatment works best.

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.

Pasta Night: Cacio e pepe

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta featuring a classic Roman cheese and pepper sauce.

Pasta Night: Tagliatelle con Bolognese Bianco

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta with a rotating authentic Italian sauce each week.

Pasta Night: Agnolotti del plin

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made agnolotti and authentic Italian sauces weekly.

Tyler Halverson Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tyler Halverson in a vibrant local venue.

Sweet Vignette Jewelry Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Cost of materials included — Make a unique brooch or pendant with layers of ribbon, beads, and fabric scraps.

Art Grants and Residencies Workshop

6:30-8 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free for members, $10 for non-members — Discover how to secure art grants and residencies with insights from local artist Kim Brook.

Breese Organizational Wellness Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — A conference focusing on organizational wellness for volunteer managers.

The Unteachables Comedy Tour

8-11 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cash only — Enjoy a night of laughs at this all-ages comedy show in the heart of Lawrence.