Today

Kansas University fall break

Compost giveaway, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., the city Recovery and Composting Facility, 1420 E. 11th St., free, limited quantity, visit www.lawrencerecycles.org or call 832-3030.

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.

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.

AARP Driver Safety Class, day two, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library gallery, 707 Vt. Registration required, call 843-3833, ext. 115.

Library storytime, no registration required, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

“The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” by Squiggle Puppet Productions, followed by puppet making, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., 843-3833 ext. 117.

Friday Night Film Series, classic Universal Studios monster flicks, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt.

Roundtable discussion: “Transforming Suffering: Compassion for All,” by Palden Gyatso, 7 p.m., Hall Center for the Humanities’ Conference Hall, 864-4798.

Saturday

Kansas University fall break

Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.

Compost giveaway, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., the city Recovery and Composting Facility, 1420 E. 11th St., free, limited quantity, visit www.lawrencerecycles.org or call 832-3030.

Breakfast with Anna, Lawrence Habitat for Humanity kickoff event, 9 a.m., Homewood Street and Bullene Avenue, 832-0777.

White Glove Tour, Dole Institute of Politics, 10:30 a.m., 2350 Petefish Drive, free, but reservations required, 864-1405.

Trick or treat safety course, by the American Taekwondo Association Black Belt Academy, 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m., 1540 Wakarusa Drive, free, register by calling 749-7337.

Bookworms Unite! Book Club for 8- to 12-year-olds,, preregistration is requested for a six-week session, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

SUNDAY

Kansas University fall break

MONDAY

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., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Panel: “The Fraying Safety Net: Medical Treatment for the Uninsured,” 6:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., call 843-3833 ext. 104 or e-mail kdavis@lawrence.lib.ks.us for a reservation.

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

TUESDAY

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., 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Eudora Health Screening Clinic, for people older than 60, 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Pinecrest II Apartments, Community Room, 924 Walnut St., 843-0721.

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.

Library storytime, no registration required, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.

Dupont retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m., King’s Buffet, 1601 W. 23rd St.

High-priority flu shot clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.

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

Study group (first session), “Big Time Political Advertising – Behind the Scenes,” with Paul Curcio, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive.

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

Joint meeting of city and county commissions to discuss rural subdivision regulations, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Lawrence Relay for Life kickoff meeting, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Victorian Veranda Country Inn/Free State Farm, 1431 N. 1900 Road, 749-2985.

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

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.

Lawrence Memorial Hospital board meeting, 9 a.m., LMH auditorium, 325 Maine.

ECKAN food distribution, for eligible Douglas County participants, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Penn House, 1035 Pa., 841-3357.