• The KU Memorial Unions announces Oread Books, the general book store of the KU Bookstores at Kansas University, has transitioned into a new service called Jayhawk Ink. A grand opening of the new store is scheduled for Sept. 8.

• Edward Jones financial adviser Liz Kundin will host the seminar “Outlook and Opportunities: Tackling Tough Questions” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Castle Tea Room, 1307 Mass. For reservations, call Karen Kelm at 842-2450.

• Stacy Kull, farm loan manager of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency for Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Johnson, Linn, Miami, Osage and Shawnee counties, announced the availability of farm operating and farm ownership loans for women and members of minority groups who want to purchase or operate a family-size farm. For more information, contact your local Farm Service Agency at the county USDA Service Center.

• Savvi Formalwear Tuxedos, 815 Mass., has moved to a new location. It will now operate out of the same building as its sister company, Hygienic Dry Cleaners, 1420 Kasold Drive.

• Wagmore Estates Inc., an in-home pet sitting and dog training service serving the Lawrence area, announces Jerri Johnson and Jeannene Loewenstein’s completion of the Pet Care Services Association Level I Pet Care Technician Program. The certification not only demonstrates a knowledge of basic animal care, office procedures and customer relations but also a commitment to superior pet care and dedication to professional excellence.

• Sue Brown, director of the Vintage Park at Baldwin City Assisted Living Community, has received the NCAL (National Centers for Assisted Living) Director of the Year award. The national award recognizes an assisted living director who demonstrates innovation, achievement and capabilities in the provision of high quality person-centered care in a service-oriented culture in an assisted living community. Brown will be honored at the NCAL Day Awards Luncheon Oct. 10 at AHCA/NCAL’s annual convention in Long Beach, Calif.

• On Aug. 10, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the finalists for the 2010 National Citizen Corps Achievement Awards-Celebrating Resilient Communities; award winners will be announced in September as part of National Preparedness Month.

The Douglas County Citizen Corps Council was chosen as a national 2010 finalist in the category of Preparing the Public Award, in part because of its public education and outreach efforts throughout the county.

• The Lawrence Technology Association’s August LTA Mixer will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wayne and Larry’s Sports Bar and Grill, 933 Iowa. For reservations, contact Kerri Johnson at 832-2824 or events@ lawrencetech.org.