Scott McClurg/Journal-World Photo Aaron Strelow of Lawrene gets doused by his daughter Beatrice,3, left, and Analeesa Shawley,2, also of Lawrence at the South Park Wading Pool. Children and their parents took a break from the heat Friday at the public pool located in South Park.

Road closure

Eastbound and westbound 31st Street from Louisiana Street to approximately a quarter-mile west and Louisiana Street just south of 31st Street in Lawrence (Douglas County) will be closed 24/7 for construction work beginning at 7 a.m., today through summer 2015, weather permitting.

Wading pool open

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has opened the South Park Wading Pool, 1141 Massachusetts St., for the summer season. The wading pool will be open from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays and closed Sundays. It will be closed on July 4. South Park Wading Pool has a zero-depth entry pool, water sprays and fountains. It is free and open to the public and open to children ages 6 and younger.

Art opening

The opening reception for photographer Camron Flanders is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pachamamas Restaurant & Star Bar, 800 New Hampshire St. Flanders, a Lawrence native who has returned to his home state from Florida, will have work on display at Pachamamas through the month of June.

$3 adoption fees

Have you been waiting for just the right time to bring home a furry friend? The Lawrence Humane Society is celebrating 63 years of being the first animal welfare organization in Douglas County by having $3 adoption fees on all available animals 6 months and older. This discounted fee is available today only at the Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Bill Self says 2-year rule just fine with him
• Police: Warrant service at Lawrence home connected to Topeka homicide
• Plans filed for east Lawrence bistro/bar that will feature food truck fare; more incentives requested for Warehouse Arts District; charity BBQ contest on tap

More June 3 events

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

City of Lawrence Rental Licensing and Inspection Program educational seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Dreher Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.

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

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

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.

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.

Free swing dancing lessons and dance, 8-11 p.m., Kansas Room in the Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd.