Lawrence Datebook
TODAY
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.
Family Consumer Sciences program: “Growing Stronger” strength training, with Douglas County Extension Agent Susan Krumm, 9:30 a.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds’ Deal Six Auditorium, 2110 Harper St., 843-7058.
Toddler storytime for 2-year-olds and an accompanying adult, preregistration for the six-week session requested, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 843-3833 ext. 117.
“Tribute to Veterans” program and reception, special recognition of World War II veterans, 1:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, 864-4900.
Veritas Christian School Barn Party, 6:45 p.m., with live auction, public is welcome, Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive, $11 at door or $9 by calling in advance at 749-0083.
SATURDAY
Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.
Drop-in cholesterol screening, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital HealthSource Room, 325 Maine, $5-$15, 840-3130.
Tenants to Homeowners first-time homebuyer workshop, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m., the United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court, free, no pre-registration required, 842-5494.
7 on 7 Football Tournament fundraiser for Health Care Access Clinic, 10 a.m. at the intramural fields at 23rd and Iowa streets, 840-7420.
Information meeting about possible Lawrence Public Library expansion, Lawrence Visitors Center, 10 a.m.-noon, 402 North Second St.
Flu shots, sponsored by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 10 a.m.-noon, the Health Department, 200 Maine, $15 for babies and $20 for adults, 843-0672.
Child safety seat check, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Crown Automotive, 3400 Iowa, free, sponsored by Douglas County SAFE KIDS Coalition.
Douglas County Community Preparedness Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3615 W. 10th St., with the Douglas County Red Cross, Health Department and more, free, 749-1237.
Children’s concert, with “Brother John” Anderson, 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital auditorium, 325 Maine, free, sponsored by the Douglas County Family Day Care Assn., 841-0752.
7-on-7 Football Tournament benefit, for the Health Care Access Clinic, 10 a.m., intramural fields at 23rd and Iowa streets, $10 per player, register at www.healthcareaccess.org or call 840-7420.
5th Health Info/Annual Shopping Bazaar, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at in the Free State High School Commons, 4700 Overland Drive.
Share the Warmth coat collection, by First Christian Church volunteers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Checkers, 2300 La., 842-5673.
White Glove Tour of the Dole Archive, Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, call 864-1405 for a reservation.
Bookworms Unite!, for 8- to 12-year-olds, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library gallery, 707 Vt., registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117.
Voter reform informational meeting by Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew, 1 p.m. Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
Film showing: “Invisible Children,” 7 p.m., Kansas Union’s Woodruff Auditorium, sponsored by KU for Uganda, free, 979-1094.
Sunday
Animal Fair of Douglas County, adoption, vendors and pet care information, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with $10 Santa Paws photos from noon to 4 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, Building 21, 2110 Harper St., free admission, 843-6835.
Hurricane relief benefit: “Writing Up a Storm,” 1 p.m., Kansas Union’s Hawks Nest, suggested $5 donation, sponsored by the KU Writing Center, 864-2399.
Kansas University Carnival of Chemistry, with games and prizes, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Malott Hall, 33-9213.
Benefit concert: Clyde Bysom and the Jazzhaus Big Band, Attune, Sassy Mae and the Cornertones, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vt., freewill offering for rehabilitating young prisoners.