Lawrence Datebook
TODAY
Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 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 requested, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.
Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required.
Farewell retirement reception for President Karen Swisher, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Stidham Hall, Haskell Indian Nations University.
Saturday
Lawrence Lions Club pancake breakfast, a benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 7 a.m.-noon, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 852, 138 Ala., suggested donation $5.
Lawrence High School holiday sale, LHS cafeteria, 1901 La.
Jayhawk Audubon Society Birdseed, Book and Feeder Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vt.
Flu shot clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 200 Maine, 843-0721.
Drive for 500 Toys for Tots collection, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, Kansas University’s West Campus, children’s activities, Santa visit, silent auction and more. Cash donations also accepted.
Festival of the Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, Fourth and Elm streets, free, 843-1756.
Lawrence Civic Choir concert, 7:30 p.m., Free Methodist Church, 3001 Lawrence Ave., $10, with discounts for seniors, students and children, www.lawrencecivicchoir.org.
Sunday
Festival of the Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, Fourth and Elm streets, free, 843-1756.
Candle lighting by the Compassionate Friends, Douglas County chapter, for families grieving the loss of a child, 6:45 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 3411 Iowa, www.compassionatefriends.org.
Monday
Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.
Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, flu shots available, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.
Recovery and Hope Network board meeting, 4 p.m., 1009 N.H. Suite C, 979-3712.
Lawrence school board meeting, 7 p.m., district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.
North Lawrence Improvement Association meeting, 7 p.m., IOOF Hall, 615 Lincoln St., please bring donation for Ballard Center.
Eudora City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Eudora City Hall, 4 E. Seventh St.
Tuesday
Immunization clinic by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, flu shots available, 9:30 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 requested, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117.
Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., no registration required.
Interfaith Initiative, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, 1501 Mass., 760-3143.
Coalition on Homeless Concerns, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt.
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.
Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.
Wakarusa Township Board meeting, 7 p.m., 300 W. 31st St.
Wednesday
Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, flu shots available, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.
Health screenings for people 60 and older by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Mass.
Books & Babies Storytime, for 8- to 23-month-olds with parent, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., no registration required.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.
Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.
Brook Creek Neighborhood Association meeting and holiday party, 7 p.m., East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St., bring treats to share.
Free State High School Symphony Orchestra concert, 7:30 p.m., Free State High School auditorium, 4700 Overland Drive, reception to follow, free.
Thursday
Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, flu shots available, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-7 p.m., 200 Maine, 843-0721.