Drag queens strut at Pride Week event

Hundreds of Kansas University students crowded Friday outside the Kansas Union for the 11th annual Brown Bag Drag Show.

The show featured six male dancers who danced in drag. The dancing and singing began at noon and ended at 2 p.m. Drag queens Robin Banks and Valerie Dolls played host at the show. Among the performers was “Miss Brianna,” pictured above.

Queers & Allies sponsored the event for its 2004 Pride Week.

Today, the group will take its message to Massachusetts Street for a pride march. Participants will meet at 1 p.m. at South Park and march to Buford M. Watson Jr. Park for a 2 p.m. rally.

Public sale

Police put found property on auction block today

On the hunt for a bike? How about a purple Honda gas tank? Maybe a San Francisco 49ers watch?

These items are just part of a list of offerings up for bid today at the Lawrence Police Department’s found property and evidence spring auction.

The sale items have fallen into officers’ hands in one of two ways: They’ve been seized as evidence in now-disposed criminal cases, or they’ve been found and police haven’t been able to determine ownership.

Viewing begins at 8 a.m. Bidding starts at 10 a.m. The auction takes place at Fifth and Mississippi streets.

Growing up

Children’s Fair offers resources for parents

The Douglas County Child Development Assn. will play host to its annual Children’s Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets.

Parents will be able to pick up information on programs such as early learning and IDENT-A-KID with the Lawrence Police Department. Other resources will also be available.

Call the association at 842-9679 for more information.

Gasoline Prices

Pump Patrol seeks deals

The Journal-World has found Lawrence gasoline prices as low as $1.70 at Presta Phillips 66, 602 W. Ninth St.

If you find a lower price, please report it to the Pump Patrol at 832-7154.