Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Lawrence.
Eanid is a 5-year-old, 50-pound pit bull in foster care at the Lawrence Humane Society who loves people and especially small children.
Her adoption fee is $150 and she is available for adoption at the shelter at 1805 E. 19th St. from noon to 6 p.m. daily — staff help potential adopters meet her and other foster dogs.
Just Food announced Friday that it launched a fund using its bulk buying power to purchase food for every pantry in Douglas County.
The move comes as local advocates prepare an emergency response plan for potential SNAP delays — a measure to fight food insecurity in Lawrence — and support community needs.
After a classmate’s accident, Gladstone Elementary held a scooter and bike safety lesson—teachers explained safe riding practices to help students avoid injuries in the future.
A University of Kansas researcher produced the first detailed map of air conditioning usage across the US to show which homes may be at risk during heat waves — she used machine learning and housing data to sort four AC types.
The study appears today in the journal Scientific Data and may help experts plan support for vulnerable areas.
Pinkshift Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.
Daniel Donato Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Granada — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music with Daniel Donato at a local favorite venue.
Rexx Life Raj Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Rexx Life Raj in a popular local venue.
Pasta Night: Pici alla Carbonara
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor hand-made pici pasta with a classic carbonara sauce crafted from local ingredients.
Pasta Night: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy authentic house-made gnocchi baked in tomato passata with mozzarella.
Pasta Night: Butternut Squash Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy house-made butternut squash ravioli in a cozy wine bar setting.
Pasta Night: Pici al fumo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made pici pasta with fumo sauce along with a variety of Italian dishes and a full wine list.
Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested — Enjoy a unique pop-up dining experience featuring rotating dishes paired with exceptional wines.
Pasta Night: Orecchiette Pugliese
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made orecchiette with sausage and broccoli in a cozy wine bar setting.
Final Friday at Cider Gallery
5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant local art scene with a showcase of creativity and craftsmanship.
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