Double take

If you liked yesterday’s weather, today will be more of the same: a high of 84 degrees with an overnight low of 61. There might be some clouds here or there, but an overall enjoyable day is yours for the taking. Seize it and have a great one!

He’s tops

Mountaineer Ian Taylor will take us on the journey through the Khumbu region to Mount Everest, up to the summit, and then back down, with inside information on the politics of the mountain and the physical challenges involved. He will also discuss how his leadership and training has brought success to mountain expedition teams around the world. The free program “Everest to the Top” is at 3 p.m. at the Dole Institute, 2350 Petefish Drive.

Light streams

If you haven’t visited the new library yet, here’s another reason. The glass artwork “Ribbon of Light” will be dedicated at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. The artwork was created by artist Dierk Van Keppel of Rock Cottage Glassworks of Merriam. A reception will follow and the artist will be present to answer questions and describe his work on the project.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Home owner in homicide case loved animals and people alike
• Missing woman found in northern Lawrence
• Lawrence man arrested in connection with late-night stabbing

Douglas County Fair

Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.

Exhibition Buildings 21 & Dreher open 6-9 p.m.

7:30-9:30 a.m., Accept president’s pie baking entries, Dreher Building

8 a.m., Judging of Open Class non-livestock exhibits. Building 21 & Dreher Building closed.

8 a.m., Poultry Show, Poultry Barn

8-9:30 a.m., Market Goat & Sheep weigh-in

10 a.m.-noon, Market Hog weigh-in

1-2 p.m., Market Beef weigh-in

6-9 p.m., Food Sale, Building 21

6 p.m., 4-H/Open Dairy Show followed by 4-H/Open Dairy Goat & Meat Show, Judging Arena

6-8 p.m., Touch a Truck, Rodeo Arena

7-10 p.m., Musical performance by Arnie Johnson & The Midnight Special

More July 29 events

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., west side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets.

Lawrence Farmers’ Market, 4-6 p.m., parking lot at 824 New Hampshire St.

Orscheln’s Farmers Market, 5-7 p.m., west side of parking lot, Orscheln Farm and Home, 1541 E. 23rd St.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, 5:15 p.m., 2518 Ridge Court.

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 p.m., west side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets.

Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6-10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., no cover.

Free English as a Second Language class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Affordable community Spanish class, 7-8 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St.

Gamer Night, 8 p.m., Burger Stand at the Casbah, 803 Massachusetts St., free.