Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 130 restaurants in Douglas County have been contacted, confirming several will be open on Christmas Day. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Lawrence, Kansas, has chosen a location for a new downtown transit station aimed at enhancing convenience and safety for bus riders, with construction slated for 2025-2026. KCTV
- ➤ The City of Lawrence announces 'Taylor Drift' as the winner of the 2024 Snow Plow Naming Contest, chosen from over 650 submissions for its creativity and humor. City of Lawrence
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new discovery in the biochemical pathway of Leishmania parasites can lead to more effective treatments for leishmaniasis, potentially saving thousands of lives annually. University of Kansas
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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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