15 Today

Lecture: “Copperheads,” by author and professor Jennifer Weber, 7:30 p.m., Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass.

Lecture: “Planning for Changing Livelihood Strategies in African Cities: Challenges and Opportunities,” by Francis Owusu, Iowa State University, 3:30 p.m., Kansas Union’s Alderson Auditorium, free, 864-3745.

“Lobbyists and Good Government: Can They Work Together,” by guest panelists Amy Blouin, Woody Overton and Joe Maxwell, part of the “You Be the Governor: Policy vs. Politics” study group, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s west campus, free, 864-4900.

Public Transit Advisory Committee, special meeting to address rising demand of T Lift paratransit service, 4:10 p.m.-5:30 p.m., 933 N.H., 832-3465.

Gaming tourneys for sixth- through 12th-graders, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833 ext. 121.

Chicks with Sticks, knitting for sixth- through 12th-graders, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833 ext. 121.

Informational meeting on city sewer project in 1400-1600 blocks of Tennessee Street, 6:30 p.m., Lawrence High School Cafeteria, 19th and Louisiana streets.

Historic Resources Commission meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Film: “Mardi Gras: Made in China,” with commentary by director David Redmon, 7 p.m., Kansas Union’s Alderson Auditorium, 864-3832.

16 Friday

Recital by pianist Anthony de Mare, 1 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall in KU’s Murphy Hall, free, 864-9742.

“Rock Against the Occupation,” benefit for local anti-war organizations, 7 p.m., Solidarity! Revolutionary Center & Radical Library, 1119 Mass., 865-1374.

17 Saturday

Program: “The Agony of ‘De Feet,'” 9 a.m.-11 a.m., with 8:30 a.m. registration, Lawrence Memorial Hospital auditorium, 325 Maine. Contact hours available for RN/LPN relicensure, 840-2569.

White glove tour of the Dole archives, 10:30 a.m., Dole Institute of Politics, KU’s West Campus, 864-1420.

St. Patrick’s Day parade, 1 p.m., downtown Lawrence.

18 Sunday

Douglas County Commission meeting, 8:30 a.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Spring blood drive, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Baker University’s Collins Gym, Baldwin City.

Spring Break Special: Creative music and movement with percussionist Dylan Bassett, ages 4-12, 2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., free, 843-3833 ext. 117.

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

19 Monday

Dupont retirees luncheon, 11:30 a.m., King’s Buffet, 1601 W. 23rd St.

Lenten Tuesday Noonday Recital, by Dina Pannabecker Evans, organ, 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1245 N.H.

Spring Break Special: Craft Make ‘n Take Day, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., free, 843-3833 ext. 117.

Lawrence City Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., City Hall, Sixth and Massachusetts streets.

Civil Air Patrol informational meeting, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Kansas National Guard Armory, 200 Iowa, 841-0752.

20 Tuesday

Lawrence Memorial Hospital board meeting, 9 a.m., LMH auditorium, 325 Maine.

Spring Break Special: Jazz Story Swing Set, with Megan Helm and Paul Matthews, for ages 5-12, 2:30 p.m., Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt., free, 843-3833 ext. 117.

Douglas County Commission meeting, 6:35 p.m., county courthouse, 1100 Mass.

Also this week …

Immunization clinic by the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, flu shots available, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays, 200 Maine, 843-0721.

Storytime in English and Spanish, 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, Lawrence Public Library’s children’s room, 707 Vt.

Books & Babies Storytime, for 8- to 23-month-olds with parent, 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and 7 p.m. Thursday, Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vt.

Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Tuesday and Friday, and 3:30 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Sunday, Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt.

Thursday Evening Storytime, for all ages, 7 p.m., Lawrence Public Library’s Children’s Room, 707 Vt.

Toddler storytime for 2-year-olds and adult, preregistration requested, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Friday, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833, ext. 117

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County informational meeting, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and noon Wednesday, 1525 W. Sixth St., Suite A, 843-7359.