Back to normal

The chance for late-week thunderstorms continues to decrease, and it’s looking more and more like today’s beautiful weather will hold out past the weekend. The National Weather Service in Topeka is calling for a high of 84 degrees this afternoon, with an overnight low of 66 and no chance for precipitation. That same forecast could hold true Thursday-Sunday, too.

Speak your mind

The temperature will be 72 degrees at 9 a.m. this morning, when Mayor Jeremy Farmer hosts Conversations with a Commissioner at Decade Coffee Shop, 920 Delaware St. It’s a free chance to share with the mayor your ideas on city issues. But it’s also a great opportunity to check out the quickly growing Warehouse Arts District, including the new lofts sprouting at Delaware and Ninth Streets, and the coffee craftsmanship of Decade, an East Lawrence gem that deserves some broader recognition.

Paying tribute

Finally, at 8 p.m., grab some bug spray and a picnic blanket and trek out into the sweet evening to South Park for the Lawrence City Band’s next concert, “A Musical Tribute to World War I.” Check out the complete concert schedule here.

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Other June 3 events

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St.

1 Million Cups presentation, 9-10 a.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 9-10 a.m., Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Drive.

Books & Babies (birth-23 months), 9:30-10 a.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Summer Games Series, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Drive.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, noon, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

Lawrence Public Library Book Van, 1-2 p.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St.

Kidsapalooza (ages 5-6), 2-3 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.

Clinton Parkway Nursery Farmers’ Market, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clinton Parkway Nursery, 4900 Clinton Parkway.

Steak/Salmon Night, 5-7:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. Sixth St.

Douglas County Commission meeting, check website at http://www.douglas-county.com for meeting time, Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 p.m., Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana St.

Citizen Advisory Committee for the 9th Street Corridor Project, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.

The Beerbellies, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. Second St.

American Legion Bingo, doors open 4:30 p.m., first games 6:45 p.m., snack bar 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post #14, 3408 W. Sixth St.

Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Legends, 1540 Wakarusa Drive.

Legislative Wrap-up by Paul Johnson, 7-8:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.

Conroy’s Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Conroy’s Pub, 3115 W. Sixth St.

Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club: Wednesday Evening Dog Walk, 7:30 p.m., Rotary Club Arboretum, 5100 W. 27th St. (Public welcome.)

Free swing dancing lessons and dance, 8-11 p.m., VFW, 1801 Massachusetts St.