Families

Cat Adoption Fees Reduced for December

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010, 11:36am

Is your family looking to adopt a cat? The Lawrence Humane Society has reduced adoption fees for cats during the month of December. Cat and kitten adoption fees will be $10. Regular adoption requirements apply, and pets should not be adopted as a gift to others.

The shelter has taken in nearly 3,500 cats in 2010. Shelter hours are 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 843-6835 or e-mail adoptions@lawrencehumane.org.

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Water Fitness Class Available for Mom-to-Be

Submitted by Christie Walton

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010, 11:23am

Exercise is very important for moms-to-be. The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Pre-Natal Water Fitness class on Saturdays from October 23 through December 11.

The program is designed specifically for expectant mothers who want a safe and effective way to stay in shape during pregnancy. The class will be held at the Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr. Cost of the program is $18. You can register online lprd.org.

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Nordic Heritage Festival, October 2

Submitted by Christie Walton

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:51am

If you like all things viking, The Nordic Heritage Festival takes place Saturday, October 1. You can checkout Viking living history re-enactors, the Kansas City Scandinavian Dancers, live music, food and more.

Booths and demonstrations are open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with music, dancing and other entertainment after 4:30 p.m. There will also be a Scandinavian potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. To learn more go to www.nordicheritagefes.com.

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Become a World Traveler at Fall Fling Around the World Carnival

Submitted by Christie Walton

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, 11:46am

Families can get a taste of fall and have some fun this weekend at the Hillcrest Elementary School Fall Fling Around the World Carnival. The fling will be held at 1045 Hilltop Drive on Friday, October 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The event will include carnival games, fortune telling, a moonwalk, maze and more. There will also be food from around the world and a silent auction. All proceeds support the Hillcrest Elementary PTO to purchase items for the school and maintain the Ryan Gray Memorial Playground.

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Senior Employment Fair Thursday, September 23

Submitted by Christie Walton

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, 9:17am

The 4th Annual Senior Employment Fair will be held, Thursday, September 23. There will be presentations on job hunting skills as well as how to use social networking websites to job hunt.

The event is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Douglas County Senior Center, 745 Vermont St. in Lawrence. Attendees should bring copies of their resumes and dress in business attire. For more information please contact Douglas County Senior Services at (785) 842-0543, or toll free at (877) 295-3277.

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Emergency Management Fair Set for September 25

Submitted by Christie Walton

Sunday, September 19th, 2010, 12:26pm

The fourth-annual Douglas County Preparedness Fair will be held on Saturday, September 25. Douglas County Emergency Management, along with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical will host the event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building #21.

Attendees will learn simple steps to be prepared at home, work and school. They will also receive items to put in an emergency kit. To see the Douglas County Emergency Management's online campaign go to douglas-county.com.

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No Pay Raise for Leaders of Kansas' University Presidents

Submitted by Christie Walton

Sunday, September 19th, 2010, 12:19pm

The leaders of Kansas' four-year universities won't be getting pay raises. The Board of Regents, which governs those six institutions, voted Thursday to freeze the salaries for the chancellor of the University of Kansas and the five university presidents. This is the second year in a row that leaders won't get pay raises.

The vote came one day after the regents agreed to request that state lawmakers fund a five-part, $50.4 million "Kansas Commitment" initiative to boost the economy, repair neglected buildings and help schools manage inflation. The commitment also includes the creation of a middle-income and low-income student grant/loan program for families living below the state's median income level - $50,174. Students who qualify for a grant will commit to graduating and working in the state. Students who don't meet those conditions will be expected to pay back the money.

Compensation, both public and private contributions:

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