The annual Pooch Plunge lets the Outdoor Aquatic Center go to the dogs before the end of the season. The dog swim is from 4 to 7 p.m.

Back to reality

Today will strive to make up for rain on Monday, just in time for everyone to go back to work and school! Today’s high of 89 will be complemented by clear, sunny skies, with no rain in the forecast. The nighttime will also be mostly clear, with a low of 68.

Lap dogs

The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department closes its pool season by letting the dogs take a dip at this year’s Pooch Plunge. The pool goes to the dogs from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St. The fee for the event is $5 per dog. Registration will be available at the door, and spectators are admitted for free.

Lifetime of art

Local artist David Vertacnik is having a solo exhibition at the Lawrence Arts Center. “Local Flavor: Selected Work from 1979-2014” features sculptures from Vertacnik’s mixed media collection of work that spans more three decades. The Lawrence Arts Center is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is at 940 New Hampshire St.

Yesterday’s most-read

• Body found in Constant Park Sunday afternoon
• A lifetime of work: Retirement-age women reflect on changes they’ve seen in the workplace over the decades
• Today in Lawrence: Rain in forecast; last day for pool; closings for holiday

More Sept. 2 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.

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.

Lecompton City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Lecompton City Hall, 327 Elmore 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.

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