Leaders to answer questions at forums

Residents have three upcoming opportunities to meet with and ask questions of Douglas County legislators during the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol Connections series.

The first forum is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, in the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass. A program fee, which includes lunch, is $13 in advance and $15 at the door.

The second forum is free and will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Lawrence Public Library.

The final event is from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on April 1 at Hereford House, 4931 W. Sixth St. A program fee, which includes breakfast, is $13 in advance and $15 at the door.

To make reservations, contact Heather Ackerly at the chamber at 865-4427, or register online at www.lawrencechamber.com by going to the membership section and clicking on chamber events.

Capitol Connections is sponsored by Aquila, AT&T and the Lawrence Journal-World.