Lawrence Datebook
Today
Free vision screening for 3-year-olds, with optometrists from Lawrence, Tonganoxie and Oskaloosa assisting, call 800-960-EYES or visit www.seetolearn.com to find participants.
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, 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.
Dupont retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m., King’s Buffet, 1601 W. 23rd St.
Debate: University policy on classified research, 4 p.m., Visitor Center auditorium at Kansas University, 864-5169.
“Together and Apart: Poles and Jews in the 20th Century,” by Piotr Wrobel, of the University of Toronto, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Kansas Union Pine Room.
Public Transit Advisory Committee meeting, 4:10 p.m., Lawrence Transit System Office, 933 N.H.
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.
Discussion: “Defining a Comprehensive Shelter for Those Experiencing Homelessness,” 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt.
Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.
Wednesday
City commission study session on North Lawrence drainage issues, 8 a.m. City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
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.
City commission study session on library expansion, 9:30 a.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
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.
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.
Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.
Lawrence Habitat for Humanity public meeting for applicants, 7 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt.
Presidential Lecture Series 2006: “The First Woman President, The Path to the Presidency,” by Mary Beth Cahill and Tom Daffron, 7:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s west campus, free, 864-4900.
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.
ECKAN food distribution, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, Baldwin. For those who have previously signed up.
ECKAN food distribution, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Ballard Center, 708 Elm St. For those who have previously signed up.
ECKAN food distribution, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Eudora City Hall. For those who have previously signed up.
Speech: U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Baker University’s Founders Day celebration, 11 a.m., Rice Auditorium on the Baker campus.
ECKAN food distribution, 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m., Edgewood Community Center, 1600 Haskell Ave. For those who have previously signed up.
Roundtable discussion on Russia, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m., Bailey Hall Room 318.
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.
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.