Today

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, for 8- to 23-month-olds with adults, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833 ext. 117.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, noon, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.

“Kansas Science Standards 2005: Why Should You Be Concerned?,” by Jack Kress, Kansas Citizens for Science, noon, Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave., optional lunch $3-$5.50, 843-4933.

Groundhog Day events for children ages 6-9, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., admission $8-$10, 841-4109.

Unicorn & Dragon Club, for children 7 years and older, 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Lawrence Public Library Gallery, 707 Vt., registration requested, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Reception for new Dole Fellows, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s west campus.

Canceled: Douglas County Commission meeting.

Mac Repair Utilities, by the Lawrence Apple User’s Group 2.0, 7 p.m., Signs of Life, 722 Mass.

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.

Lawrence Arthritis Walk kickoff luncheon, with speech by KU coach Bonnie Henrickson, 11:30 a.m., the Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass., 272-8461.

Kansas University provost candidate presentation, by Jack Burns, of the University of Colorado-Boulder, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., followed by reception, Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s west campus.

Meeting for prospective volunteers, Headquarters Counseling Center, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., 211 E. Eighth St., Suite C, south entrance of the Charlton Manley building.

Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Thursday Evening Storytime for all ages, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Books & Babies, for 8- to 23-month-olds, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Workshop: Alternative Career Paths with Peace Corps, Teach for America and AmeriCorps, 7 p.m., Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room, 864-3624.

Friday

Immunization clinic by 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.

“The Power of Knowledge: Preventing Death and Disability from Heart Attack and Stroke,” by Dr. Don McSweyn, 9:30 a.m., Deal Six Auditorium, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.

Toddler storytime, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., for 2-year-olds with an accompanying adult, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., free, registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.

Storytime in Spanish and English, 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt., free, no registration required, 843-3833, ext. 117.