Lawrence Datebook

2 Today

2007 Dole Lecture by Gen. Richard B. Myers, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 7:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s West Campus, free, but tickets required, 864-4900.

Lecture: “The Role of the World Bank in Africa: Fostering Post-Conflict Development,” by Richard Ground, lecturer in political science, 11:30 a.m., Kansas Union’s Alcove G, 864-3745.

“Tearing Down the Wall of Hate,” a multicultural event for junior high students, 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., www.walhonline.org.

Lawrence Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 925 Iowa.

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

3 Thursday

Lecture: “Politics of Immigration from Michoacan, Mexico, to the United States,” by Rebecca Crosthwait, master’s student, noon, Bailey Hall Room 318, 864-4213.

Downtown Farmers Market, 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 1020 Vt.

“A Scientific Analysis of Green Tea Tasting,” by Jeehyun Lee and Alicia Jenkins, Sensory Analysis Center, Kansas State University, 4 p.m., Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room, 864-1457.

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

South Junior High School variety show, 7 p.m., 2734 La.

“Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m., KU’s Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall, 864-3982.

Jazz Ensembles I, II and III, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, KU’s West Campus, $7/$5, 864-2787.

New Dance, 7:30 p.m., Robinson Center, KU campus, $2, 864-3436.

Jazz It Up!, a fundraiser for the Lawrence Senior Center, with food, silent auction and volunteer awards, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass., 842-0543.

4 friday

Antique Automobile Club of Lawrence swap meet, noon to dark, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets, $3 to park, 843-2222.

Lecture: “Genetics of Scottish Clans,” by Marion Mealey, doctoral student, noon, Fraser Hall Room 633, 864-4103.

Multicultural Carnival, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Cordley School, 1837 Vt., 766-2108.

Southwest Junior High School Bel Canto variety show, 6:30 p.m., 2511 Inverness Drive.

South Junior High School variety show, 7 p.m., 2734 La.

“Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m., KU’s Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall, 864-3982.

5 Saturday

Antique Automobile Club of Lawrence swap meet, 6 a.m. to dark, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets, $3 to park, 843-2222.

Downtown Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-11 a.m., 824 N.H.

Run, Walk, Ride for Reading, benefit for Altrusa Club projects, 9 a.m.-noon, starting north of the Kaw River Bridge, www.altrusaoflawrenceks.com.

Spring Parade of Homes, noon-5 p.m., by the Lawrence Home Builders Association, www.lhba.net.

Student Chamber Ensemble, Women’s Chorale, 3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H., 864-3436.

“Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m., KU’s Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall, 864-3982.

6 Sunday

Antique Automobile Club of Lawrence swap meet, 6 a.m. to dark, Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper streets, $3 to park, 843-2222.