photo by: Photo courtesy of Royce Parsons

Members of the Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma have been collecting shoes and small suitcases for children at KVC Behavioral Health Care Agency in Lawrence. So far, the members have donated at total of 22 small suitcases and 70 pairs of shoes. The most recent delivery, in March, included 30 pairs of shoes and 11 suitcases. From left are Cathey Parsons, Omicron president; Dusti Powell, then-KVC community resource specialist; and Mary Gauthier and Jean O’Toole, both Omicron members, all of Lawrence.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Connie Rockers

St. Jude Circle No. 1127, Daughters of Isabella, co-hosted the Kansas State Circle’s 10th annual convention in April with the Topeka Circle. Circle regent Debbie Kurtz hosted a brunch for members on Feb. 12 at her home. From left are Nancy Krische, Michelle Huslig-Lowrance, Donna Krische and Bert Morgison, all of Lawrence.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Connie Rockers

St. Jude Circle No. 1127, Daughters of Isabella, served chili and homemade soup for students on Feb. 12 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Center. From left are Sandy Hare, Connie Rockers, Janet Huss, Cheryl Hammerschmidt, Kathie Baldwin, Bert Morgison and Nancy Krische, all of Lawrence.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Lucy McAllister

Lawrence Chamber Orchestra oboists Margaret Marco and Daniel Sumrall, front, and other musicians take a bow during the orchestra’s Baroque by Candlelight Concert and Reception on Feb. 19. From left are Chun-Chien Chuang, violin; Larry Rice, bass; Marco; Matthew Herren, cello; and Sumrall.

photo by: Photo courtesy of Lucy McAllister

Lawrence Chamber Orchestra’s annual Baroque by Candlelight Concert and Reception was held Feb. 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence. From left, Allan Hanson and Nancy Mitchell serve wine at the event.