Lawrence datebook
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.-7 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.
Everyday Creativity workshop, 9 a.m., 204 Joseph R. Pearson Hall, free, sponsored by Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 864-4946.
Indigenous and African Experiences in the Americas, lecture by Jim Leiker, Johnson County Community College, 3:30 p.m., Seminar Room, Hall Center for the Humanities, free, 864-4798.
“After the Research There is Laundry,” Richard L. Schowen Lecture in Bio-Organic Chemistry by Judith Klinman, University of California-Berkeley, 4 p.m., Budig Hall, Room 130, Kansas University, free, 864-4670.
Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.
Walktober informational meeting, 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.
Storytime for all ages, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117.
“Unmasking the High Costs of Prescription Drugs – And What to Do about It,” by Nancy Crigger, William Jewell College nursing professor, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Library Auditorium, call 842-6513. Sponsored by Kansas Health Care for All.
Historic Resources Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
“Full Court Press: Battle for the Supreme Court,” panel moderated by Chris Drahozal, Kansas University law professor, 8 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, free, 864-4900.
FRIDAY
Family Weekend, Kansas University
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.
“From KU to the Federal Government: One Graduate’s Career Path,” by Barbara Dieker, Department of Health and Human Services, 10 a.m., Malott Room, Kansas Union, free, 864-6161.
Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117.
“Free Speech in the Digital Age,” videocast and question-and-answer session, 12:30 p.m., Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union, free, sponsored by Unclassified Senate, 864-2934.
Tenants to Homeowners Inc. open house, 3 p.m.-6 p.m., 1814 Haskell Ave.
Andean and Amazonian seminar, by Anita Herzfeld, Latin American Studies, 3:30 p.m., Seminar Room, Hall Center for the Humanities, free, 864-4798.
Kids Night Out: Fall Festival, crafts, swimming and pizza for children, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive, preregistration required, $10 admission, 832-SWIM.
“How to Help Hurricane Victims,” by Tom van Holt, for returning or prospective Peace Corps volunteers, 6:30 p.m., Max Kade Center, 11th Street and West Campus Road, 864-7679.
“Wading in the Tidal Streams of the Milky Way,” Bruce Twarog, physics and astronomy, 7:30 p.m., 1001 Malott Hall, free, 864-5163.
Collage Concert by Kansas University’s School of Fine Arts, 7:30 p.m., the Lied Center. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $7 for students and seniors. Call 864-2787.
SATURDAY
Family Weekend, Kansas University
Baker Family Day, Baker University, (785) 594-8330.
Pancake feed to benefit Lawrence Community Shelter, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., LINK facility, 221 W. 10th St.
Monarch tagging at the Baker Wetlands, 7:30 a.m., free, sponsored by Monarch Watch, 864-4051.
Fourteenth Annual Race Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race; Washburn University Law School, Topeka, cost is $25 for individuals, $55 for family of three, call Linda Bull at (785) 228-0900 for more information.
Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1000 block of Vermont Street.