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Lawrence
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Friends of Lawrence Area Trails is hosting a public meeting at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium (707 Vermont St.) to share details on Cameron’s Bluff, a new trail system, park and open space under development on Evergy land along the Kansas River. The meeting runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a brief presentation at 5:45 p.m. followed by an open house for questions and feedback. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Lawrence will host A Better Debate on housing on December 4 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Educational Support Center — a free event in partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center Journal that invites residents to discuss if Lawrence is doing enough to offer housing for everyone. Registration is encouraged to help organizers plan a balanced discussion. City of Lawrence
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rebekka Schlichting, a University of Kansas assistant professor, released the YouTube series Baxoje Basics last month featuring the final interview with respected elder Pete Fee of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska—capturing tribal traditions and interviews to preserve a living history. New episodes will be released weekly to share the tribe’s cultural identity. University of Kansas
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU School of Business named its certificate program the True Blue Certificate in Banking after a gift from the Capitol Federal Foundation and alumnus John B. Dicus — the program, launched in fall, prepares students for commercial banking careers and funds a director position and student initiatives. University of Kansas
- ➤ The KU debate team—led by Rose Larson, Milwaukee, and Luna Schultz, Houston—won the 69th Franklin R. Shirley Classic Debate Tournament at Wake Forest University on November 15-17. They beat Emory University 3-0 in the final debate and became only the fourth KU team to win this championship. University of Kansas
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ KU launched a new Kansas Flood Mapping Dashboard that uses data from the National Weather Service and the U.S. Geological Survey—an automated tool that updates every two hours to show flood extent and depth. The system, led by research professor Jude Kastens, will help emergency managers know where floods are and plan their response. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the City of Lawrence updated its emergency winter shelter plan for the 2025 to 2026 season and will run sheltering solely at the Lawrence Community Shelter at 3655 East 25th Street. The shelter offers up to 223 beds, meals and free transit services via Lawrence Transit — guests under the influence or with pets are allowed if safe — and those seeking help should call 785 832 8864 or email [email protected]. City of Lawrence
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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.
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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.
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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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Lawrence Festival of Trees Public Viewing
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Maceli's Banquet Hall & Catering — $5 suggested donation — Experience the beauty of the season with festive trees and family-friendly activities.
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Lawrence Public Library Event
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening in coordination with The Raven Book Store featuring local guests.
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Champagne Wine Dinner with Ken Baker
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $85 per person plus wine costs — Explore the versatility of Champagne through a curated dinner menu featuring unique pairings.
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Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Walk-ins welcome — Enjoy a rotating dish and explore discounted wine flights in a lively atmosphere.
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Pasta Night: Spaghetti alla Chitarra
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made spaghetti with a spicy tomato sauce and polpettini at this weekly Italian culinary showcase.
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Holiday Art Fair
10 AM – 6 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Explore unique, handcrafted holiday gifts from local artists at this beloved annual tradition.
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Pasta Night: Tagliatelle with Mushrooms
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy hand-made tagliatelle pasta paired with a variety of authentic Italian sauces.
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