Open House & Ribbon Cutting: CEK Insurance

CEK Insurance is proud to announce the opening of its new downtown Lawrence location at 211 E 8th Street, and invites the community to celebrate at an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on May 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will feature food, drinks, music......More

CEK Insurance is proud to announce the opening of its new downtown Lawrence location at 211 E 8th Street, and invites the community to celebrate at an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on May 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will feature food, drinks, music, and an opportunity for community members, clients, and local partners to tour the newly renovated space. The open house reflects CEK Insurance’s continued investment in Lawrence and commitment to serving individuals, families, and businesses across Kansas and Missouri.

211 E 8th Street

JAMS Mural Unveiling for Van Go

Join us as we unveil our latest mural project completed by our JAMS Apprentice Artists and celebrate the completion of the session! We will be unveiling 5 unique picnic tables that honor the many legacies of Lawrence and showcase the deep culture of Kansas to our globa......More

Join us as we unveil our latest mural project completed by our JAMS Apprentice Artists and celebrate the completion of the session! We will be unveiling 5 unique picnic tables that honor the many legacies of Lawrence and showcase the deep culture of Kansas to our global visitors this summer for the World Cup! We will have snack and light refreshments and encourage folks to arrive at 5:15pm when our doors open. Programming will begin at 5:30pm followed by the unveiling! The event is a pet free event with exception for service animals and is free and open to the public.

715 New Jersey Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Ribbon Cutting: Pure Maintenance of Kansas

Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Pure Maintenance of Kansas! Doors open at 4pm, ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. This ribbon cutting will celebrate a new location for the company. Enjoy host charcuterie and refreshments as well as networking opportuniti......More

Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate Pure Maintenance of Kansas! Doors open at 4pm, ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. This ribbon cutting will celebrate a new location for the company. Enjoy host charcuterie and refreshments as well as networking opportunities!

618 E 1450 Road Lawrence, KS

The Lawrence Farmers Market

The Lawrence Farmers Market happens every Saturday, April 11-November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 824 New Hampshire St. in Downtown Lawrence. Visit 55+ local vendors selling everything from produce to prepared foods, meat, herbal products, flowers, crafts, and mor......More

The Lawrence Farmers Market happens every Saturday, April 11-November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 824 New Hampshire St. in Downtown Lawrence. Visit 55+ local vendors selling everything from produce to prepared foods, meat, herbal products, flowers, crafts, and more! Kids can join in an educational scavenger hunt, SNAP/EBT users can participate in our token programs to double up their dollars to spend on local food, and neighbors can gather to enjoy this community tradition together as the Market celebrates its 50th season. 

824 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS. 66044

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

Ribbon Cutting: Midco Customer Experience Center

Join The Chamber to celebrate the relocation of the Midco Customer Experience Center to downtown Lawrence! Stick around after the ribbon cutting for hosted appetizers and beverages and a special announcement!

644 New Hampshire St

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

Business After Hours by Alpha Roofing - May 2026

Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., for The Chamber's Business After Hours mixer hosted by Alpha Roofing! Business After Hours mixers are always free and open to all Chamber members and guests. No reservatio......More

Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., for The Chamber's Business After Hours mixer hosted by Alpha Roofing! Business After Hours mixers are always free and open to all Chamber members and guests. No reservations required to attend. 

Alpha Roofing 1220 N. 3rd St. Lawrence, KS 66044

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606

The Lawrence Farmers Market

The Lawrence Farmers Market happens every Saturday, April 11-November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 824 New Hampshire St. in Downtown Lawrence. Visit 55+ local vendors selling everything from produce to prepared foods, meat, herbal products, flowers, crafts, and mor......More

The Lawrence Farmers Market happens every Saturday, April 11-November 21, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 824 New Hampshire St. in Downtown Lawrence. Visit 55+ local vendors selling everything from produce to prepared foods, meat, herbal products, flowers, crafts, and more! Kids can join in an educational scavenger hunt, SNAP/EBT users can participate in our token programs to double up their dollars to spend on local food, and neighbors can gather to enjoy this community tradition together as the Market celebrates its 50th season. 

824 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS. 66044

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor ......More

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea  From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded plastic and other debris collected primarily along coastlines. Each piece tells a story—about our everyday choices, plastic pollution, and the shared responsibility we have to protect our planet. Washed Ashore® transforms trash into thought-provoking art, making the invisible impacts of plastic pollution visible from northeast Kansas to the global ocean.   See the Impact of Plastic Pollution Up Close Washed Ashore® is a globally recognized art and education project that uses marine debris to create sculptures of ocean wildlife affected by plastic pollution. Every sculpture is built entirely from materials that were once discarded—bottles, toys, packaging, and other single-use plastics—highlighting the urgent need to rethink how we use and dispose of plastic. The message is simple: what we throw away doesn’t go away.   Six Sculptures. One Community. One Message. Six sculptures will be displayed across Topeka, encouraging exploration throughout the community: Kansas Children's Discovery Center Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Washburn University Memorial Union NOTO Arts Center Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Topeka, KS 66606