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Lawrence datebook

August 1, 2005

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TODAY

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

Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Seminar: "Defying Nutrition Myths," Peter Townley, certified personal trainer, and Carrie Heller, wellness program coordinator, 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m., TherapyWorks, P.A., 1112 W. Sixth, 749-1300.

Lawrence USD 497 School Board meeting, 7 p.m., District Office, 110 McDonald Drive.

Lecompton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lecompton City Hall, 327 Elmore.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

TUESDAY

Health Screening Clinic for people over 60, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Lecompton United Methodist Church, 402 Elmore, Lecompton, 843-0721.

Storytime Special Event: stories combined with safety presentation by Melissa Nelson, traffic safety specialist with the Kansas Safety Belt Education Office, 10:30 a.m., Children's Room, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Storytime for Everyone, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Children's Room, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department (no flu shots), 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Health Department, 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Seminar: "Coping With Stress," noon-12:45 p.m., TherapyWorks, P.A., 1112 W. Sixth, 749-1300.

Hora de cuentos en espanol y en ingles/Storytime in Spanish and English, 3 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Children's Room, Children's Room, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.

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.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

WEDNESDAY

"MyStory 2005": "Scrapbooking," learn how to showcase photos, momentos and souvenirs, Chris Deman, Crafty & Company, presenter, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833. Materials provided. Bring personal items to showcase. Provided by The Lawrence Public Library Senior Outreach Services.

Health Care Access' Eudora Outreach Clinic takes walk-in and appointments for uninsured Douglas County residents, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Eudora Family Care, 101 W. 10th, 841-5760.

Fair, Draft horse pull, 7 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, rodeo arena.

Fair, Evergreen evening entertainment, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, stage area.

Lawrence Apple User's Group 2.0 meeting: "Retroday and Swapmeet," 7 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass.

Workshop: Supervisory Training for Excellence in Performance (STEP), day 2 of 7, 9 a.m., 204 Joseph R. Pearson Hall, KU campus, 864-4946.

University Support Staff Executive Board meeting, 11:30 a.m., International Room, Kansas Union, KU campus, 864-5169.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

THURSDAY

Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.

Fair, Antique Tractor Pull, 6 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, rodeo arena.

Fair, DJ Mike Edmondson evening entertainment, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, staging area.

Thursday Evening Storytime for Everyone, 7 p.m., Children's Room, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Fair, Farm Bureau Movie Night, dusk, Douglas County Fairground, north side of extension office featuring "Racing Stripes," bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

"Waiting Wives: The Story of Schilling Manor, Home Front to the Vietnam War," lecture with author Donna Moreau, 7:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KC campus, 864-4900. Book signing follows.

FRIDAY

Immunization Clinic by 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.

Storytime Special Event: film, discussion and activities: Fair is Fair," presented by Nicole McHenry, Brown v. Topeka Board of Education National Historical Site, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Auditorium, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Fair, Demolition Derby, 7 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, rodeo area, $10 tickets.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

SATURDAY

Rolling Prairie Learning Lab: Prairie Insects," 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., grassy area behind Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Farmers Market, 6:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.

Fair, Missouri State Tractor Pullers Assn., hot rod and tractor pull, 6 p.m., Douglas County Fairground, rodeo arena, tickets $10 for adults, $5 Children 11 and younger.

Sunset at The Point, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., South Lawrence Trafficway to Clinton Parkway exit to Clinton Dam, follow signs, www.sunflower.com/~thepoint.

SUNDAY

Fair, 4-H awards, 3 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, Community Building.

Family Storytime, 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m., Children's Room, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Parenting the Second Time Around, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2700 N. Lawrence Ave., 841-2488.

Fair, 4-H, FFA Livestock Auction, 4:30 p.m., Douglas County Fairgrounds, Community Building.

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