TODAY

General election, polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. See a map of polling locations on page 3B.

Screenings for people 60 and older by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Lecompton United Methodist Church, 402 Elmore St.

Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Toddler storytime for children 2 years old and an accompanying adult, preregistration for the six-week session is requested, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Storytime geared toward children 3 and older, no registration required, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Act-Around drama activity for 5- to 11-year-olds, no registration required, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, 5:15 p.m., 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

“Surrealists and Beats at the Spencer,” lecture by Stephen Goddard, 7 p.m., Regnier Hall, Kansas University Edwards Campus in Overland Park, (913) 897-8400.

Lecture by Gianna Jessen, abortion survivor, 7 p.m., Kansas Union Ballroom.

Wednesday

Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (no flu shots), 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Health screenings for people 60 and older by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Mass.

Books & babies storytime for 8- to 23-month-olds and an accompanying adult, preregistration for the six-week session requested, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.

“Why I Love Africa: Reflections and Thoughts from a Recent Tour,” Ujamaa Brown Bag Series lecture by Ray Woods, noon, Alcove F, Kansas Union, KU, 864-3745.

“A Liberal Arts Education: Luxury or Necessity?” University Forum lecture by Mary Klayder, 12:30 p.m., Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., 843-4933.

Young adult homework night for 11- to 18-year-olds, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 121.

English/Spanish storytime for children of all ages, 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Dole Institute of Politics study group, “Realities of Running a High-Profile U.S. Congressional Race: The Power of the Poll,” lecture by Dave Winston of the Winston Group, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics.

Reading by novelist Kent Haruf, 4 p.m., Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union, KU, 864-2570.