16 Today

Third annual Town Meeting on Homelessness, sponsored by the Coalition on Homeless Concerns, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt.

CANCELED: “Understanding Advance Directives,” by the LMH Palliative Care Team and Lawrence Area Coalition to Honor End-of-Life Choices, 749-5800.

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

Interfaith Initiative, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vt.

City study session on economic development issues, 5 p.m. City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

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.

17 Wednesday

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

City Commission goal-setting session, 9 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.

Wednesdays @ Liberty Hall: free concert for junior high students, featuring Monster Cloud, Aubrey, Stray Cat in the Garden and the Chipping Camdens, 1:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 865-8139.

Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

18 Thursday

“Love and Logic” session: “Raising Responsible Kids,” 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds Building 1, pre-registration required, 749-2664. Child care provided.

“Civil War Medicine,” by Herschel Stroud, 7:30 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., part of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meeting, which begins at 7 p.m.

Historic Resources Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

19 friday

Kansas University: First day of spring classes

“Wellness Works: Treat Yourself Well,” 9 a.m.-11 a.m., continues Jan. 26, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 325 Maine, $20, 749-5800.

“Cooking Without Recipes,” a program sponsored by Douglas County Family and Community Education, 9:30 a.m., Deal Six Auditorium, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St., 843-7058. Minimal fee.

Lecture: “Understanding Galaxy Formation,” by Keith Ashman, of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, 7:30 p.m., 1001 Malott Hall, free.

20 Saturday

Douglas County Heritage Summit, 8 a.m. to noon, City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Bookworms Unite, for 8- to 12-year-olds, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s gallery, 707 Vt.

21 sunday

Eleventh annual Eagles Day, 11 a.m., Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive, free, more details and separate viewing excursion times at www.kawvalleyeaglesday.com.

Carillon memorial concert for President Ford, 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Kansas University campanile.

Family storytime, 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s children’s room, 707 Vt.

22 monday

Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Lawrence school board meeting, 7 p.m., district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.

Eudora City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., Eudora City Hall, 4 E. Seventh St.

23 Tuesday

Downtown Summit meeting, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 947 N.H.

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.