Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After investigating a report of a student claiming to have a gun at Southwest Middle School, officials found no weapon and deemed no credible threat. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Carolisa Watson, a doctoral student at the University of Kansas, has been awarded the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Graduate Fellowship to support her dissertation on the resilience and identity of Tibetan exiles in India. University of Kansas
- ➤ A University of Kansas study calls for small-scale, autonomous 'school within a school' models to innovate education away from outdated, forced curriculum methods. University of Kansas
- ➤ The University of Kansas aims to secure significant tax breaks for its $759 million Gateway District project, expected to return billions to Lawrence economically in the long term. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence will conduct a nationwide search for a new Fire Medical Chief, expecting to appoint an Interim Chief within 60 days as the process unfolds over six to nine months. City of Lawrence
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LAG Holiday Art Market at Cider Gallery
The LAG Holiday Art Market offers a variety of local art for sale in a community-oriented setting at the Cider Gallery.
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Holiday Art Fair by Lawrence Art Guild
The Holiday Art Fair is an annual event showcasing handcrafted gifts, hosted by the Lawrence Art Guild at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Ashley Davis Winter Solstice Music Celebration
This annual Winter Solstice Celebration features Ashley Davis and Dublin harper Cormac De Barra, offering an evening of music, stories, and festive joy.
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Kid-Friendly Hot Chocolate and Caroling Event
Participants will enjoy hot chocolate, snacks, and share Christmas cookies while singing carols for residents at Delaware Commons.
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A Very Ruby Christmas: Holiday Extravaganza at Liberty Hall
This holiday event features Ruby Mae performing live at Liberty Hall in Lawrence, Kansas, promising an entertaining evening filled with festive music.
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Bright Lights Winter Nights 2024: Runway Fashion Show
The Bright Lights Winter Nights 2024 event features a runway fashion show showcasing the latest winter trends and designs, benefiting an educational fund for models and fashion majors.
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Christmas Eve Service at Free City Church
The community is invited to gather for a Christmas Eve service at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Lawrence Art Guild Fall All Members' Show
The Fall All Members' Show at The Cider Gallery showcases diverse works from a wide range of talented artists affiliated with the Lawrence Art Guild.
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Coming of Age: Rites of Passage into Elderhood
This immersive experience offers a structured approach to reflecting on life transitions, encouraging participants to celebrate their past while embracing new opportunities in elderhood.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm.
~ Winston Churchill
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