Today is the last day for the Outdoor Aquatic Center before it closes for the season. The pool opens at 1 p.m.

Rain possible today

Today will see some early clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Forecast high is 89 degrees, with a low of 65. Winds will be from the west at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain is 40 percent.

Pool’s last day

Get your last day of swimming in for the season! The city of Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center is open today for public swimming from 1 to 8:45 p.m. The pool is at 727 Kentucky St. Daily admission fee is $3 for ages 5-17 and 60 or older. It’s $4 for ages 18 to 59. There is no charge for children 4 and younger with an adult paid admission (limit three children per paying adult).

Taking a holiday

What’s closed today? City of Lawrence administrative offices are closed. There will be no yard waste collection today, and the transit system will not run. Meters downtown will be free. Kansas University campus will be closed. In general it may be a good idea to call ahead before going anywhere if you think it might be closed.

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More Sept. 1 events

Baldwin City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 803 S. Eighth St.