Kansas University wide receiver Derick Mills gives Sean McConville, 13, of Gardner, an autograph during Fan Appreciation Day. The event was Aug. 20 at Memorial Stadium.

Kansas University football quarterback Bill Whittemore poses with Kyle Spielbusch, 9, of Erie, during Fan Appreciation Day. The event was Aug. 20 at Memorial Stadium.

From left, Elizabeth Torres, Roger Coffey, Mike Wildgen and Victor Torres perform during the city of Lawrence employee picnic. The group made an ad hoc air band. The picnic was Aug. 16 in Buford M. Watson Jr. Park.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 594, chartered to Lawrence Catholic School, pose for a picture during the Girl Scout Bridging and Award Ceremony at St. John campus, 1233 Vt. Pictured, back row from left, are Karen Hill and Deanne Arensberg, leaders; second row from left, Rosie O'Brien, Sarah Chavez, Marisa Billie, Kylee Loneker, Leah Towle, Charlotte Burch, Madison Brumley, Jordan Noll and Maria Watson; front row from left, are Lydia Bergman, Jaclyn Long, Alex Hill, Alyson Commons, Mary Cairns, Hannah Oberrieder and Maggie Arensberg.

Members of AARP Chapter 1696 pose with Richard Norton Smith, director of the Dole Institute of Politics, second from left, at the Lawrence Country Club. Smith was the speaker at the club's June 27 luncheon. From left, are Suzanne McColl, president; Smith; Phyllis Cross, first vice president; and Patti Johnston, second vice president.

Members of Girl Scout Troop 649, chartered to Lawrence Catholic School, gather for a photo during the Girl Scout Bridging and Award Ceremony at St. John campus. Pictured, back row from left, are Leslie McCaffrey and Linda Wildgen, leaders; second row from left, Katy Davis, Sarah Sutterfield, Faythe Brungardt, Sydney Watson, Meghan Roush, Kira Alexander, Danielle Sidor, Annie Wildgen and Sarah Brown; front row from left, Michaela Edwards, Valerie Shultz, Taylor Springer, Timber Supancic, Maddie McCaffrey, Bell Schwartz, Raquel Dominguez and Ashton Augustine.

Brittany White, 7, of Lenexa, plays a game during Fan Appreciation Day at Memorial Stadium. Fans got a chance to meet Kansas University football players and coaches during the event Aug. 20.