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

1 Million Cups Lawrence

Join 1 Million Cups Lawrence every Wednesday at 9 am for coffee and connections with other entrepreneurs at KU Innovation Park (typically 2029 Becker Drive). This free event typically features one local business presenter but occasionally includes a featured topic o......More

Join 1 Million Cups Lawrence every Wednesday at 9 am for coffee and connections with other entrepreneurs at KU Innovation Park (typically 2029 Becker Drive). This free event typically features one local business presenter but occasionally includes a featured topic or social at our coffee sponsor's location! A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere is facilitated by local organizers. This is a Kauffman initiative led by volunteers! To find out more follow us on Facebook at 1 Million Cups Lawrence or check out our website www.1millioncups.com/lawrence  

KU Innovation Park 2029 Becker Dr Lawrence, KS (location can change - check out the FB page for updates)

Government & Community Affairs Luncheon - June 2026

The Chamber hosts Government & Community Affairs Luncheons the second Wednesday of each month open to any Chamber member and features speakers on a variety of topics affecting the business community ranging from voting and elections to affordable housing and economic de......More

The Chamber hosts Government & Community Affairs Luncheons the second Wednesday of each month open to any Chamber member and features speakers on a variety of topics affecting the business community ranging from voting and elections to affordable housing and economic development. To properly order lunch, please register through this calendar event OR by emailing Jared Martin, Director of Events, at [email protected].

KU Innovation Park 2033 Becker Dr. (Newer Building in SW Corner of Parking Lot) Auditorium

HR After Hours: Navigating the Realities of the Profession

Program Description This interactive, discussion-based program explores the realities of sustaining a long-term career in Human Resources. Through a facilitated conversation with experienced HR leaders, participants will examine common professional challenges such as ......More

Program Description This interactive, discussion-based program explores the realities of sustaining a long-term career in Human Resources. Through a facilitated conversation with experienced HR leaders, participants will examine common professional challenges such as burnout, emotional labor, and navigating complex employee relations issues. The session will provide practical strategies for building resilience, maintaining professional effectiveness, and adapting to the evolving expectations of the HR function. Attendees will also gain insights into how to remain engaged and relevant throughout their careers while managing the demands of the profession. This program incorporates audience interaction, peer discussion, and real-world examples to support applied learning and professional development. Learning Objectives Identify key challenges that impact long-term career sustainability in Human Resources, including burnout and emotional labor. Apply strategies to build resilience and maintain effectiveness in high-stress or complex workplace situations. Analyze how the HR profession has evolved and determine methods for staying relevant in a changing workplace. Evaluate personal career practices and identify actionable steps to support long-term success in HR.

6 Mile Chophouse & Tavern 4931 W 6th Street Lawrence, KS 66049

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

KPR 105 Live from the Dole Institute ft. Kelley Hunt and Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg + The Mad Greek

Join KPR 105 Live for a special performance featuring singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt and former Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg at the Dole Institute of Politics. Before their performance, enjoy food and refreshments from The Mad Greek, and family activities......More

Join KPR 105 Live for a special performance featuring singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt and former Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg at the Dole Institute of Politics. Before their performance, enjoy food and refreshments from The Mad Greek, and family activities starting at 11:30 a.m. Free concert begins at 1 p.m. The first 100 Chamber members will enjoy a FREE lunch on the Dole Institute!     Kelley Hunt’s love for her craft was ignited listening to early blues, R&B, roots rock, jazz and Gospel influences — artists like Ruth Brown, Mahalia Jackson, Billie Holiday, Ann Peebles, Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, Charles Brown, Wanda Jackson and a crossection of the New Orleans/St. Louis/KC piano traditions of Professor Longhair, Toots Washington, Johnnie Johnson and Kansas City masters Jay McShann and Mary Lou Williams among others. Before that came the sound of her mother singing jazz and blues – her first musical memories – and the influence of her New Orleans Gospel singer grandmother.  You can hear all of the above in her music and see it in a career built on fierce independence, incredible will, unassailable cred  and hard-won accomplishment. The narrative includes 1800+ performances with appearances on a long list of premier North American and International roots, blues and pan-genre festival stages, six times on American Public Media’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’, seven critically acclaimed studio albums and two singles and 150,000+ indie units sold and downloaded on her own label. Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg is the 2009-13 Kansas Poet Laureate, a writer, teacher, and facilitator, and coach and consultant who explores how the spoken, written and sung word can help us live more vibrant lives. Caryn received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas and has trained in organizational development, grassroots organizing, poetry therapy, and teaching yoga. She taught for 33 years on the college level, at Goddard College, Haskell Indian Nations University, and the University of Kansas. She is the recipient of Kansas Arts Fellowship in Poetry, the Rocky Mountain National Park artist-in-residency, and other honors. The Mad Greek has been a Lawrence institution since its founding in 1988. The restaurant was founded by George and Peggy Kritos, whose commitment to quality Greek and Italian cuisine brought over two decades of success and economy to Massachusetts Street. In 2014, in their much deserved retirement, George and Peggy passed along the legacy of The Mad Greek to their long-time family friends Theo and Deb Tagtalianidis. As the new owners, Deb and Theo promise the same passion and consistency as the Kritos family, while adding a Tagtalianidis flare.

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive Lawrence, KS 66045 United States

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

Soccer Capital of America® Pop-Up Shop!

Stop by our West 6th Street branch and join the fun! In partnership with Sporting Kansas City’s official Sporting Style store, we’re bringing a pop-up experience to select Central Bank locations, with more coming soon! Browse official Soccer Capital of America® and tour......More

Stop by our West 6th Street branch and join the fun! In partnership with Sporting Kansas City’s official Sporting Style store, we’re bringing a pop-up experience to select Central Bank locations, with more coming soon! Browse official Soccer Capital of America® and tournament merchandise from jerseys and hats to scarves and collectibles and celebrate the city that helped earn KC its title as the Soccer Capital of America®. Special Offer: Central Bank customers with a Soccer Capital of America® debit card, will get 26% off select items! For a full list of dates, locations, and to learn more about future pop-ups, visit https://www.centralbank.net/soccer-capital-pop-up

4340 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049

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

Union 100th Celebration

This summertime celebration offers a first look into the Union’s new Level 4 renovations.  This celebration includes a cake-cutting ceremony open to all.  Learn more about the events on our website, https://union.ku.edu/Union100 and follow us on Instagram, @kuunio......More

This summertime celebration offers a first look into the Union’s new Level 4 renovations.  This celebration includes a cake-cutting ceremony open to all.  Learn more about the events on our website, https://union.ku.edu/Union100 and follow us on Instagram, @kuunions for updates!

Kansas Union

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: The EyeDoctors Optometrists

Join The Chamber for a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Chamber member and celebrate their merging of office locations.

2600 Iowa 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

1 Million Cups Lawrence

Join 1 Million Cups Lawrence every Wednesday at 9 am for coffee and connections with other entrepreneurs at KU Innovation Park (typically 2029 Becker Drive). This free event typically features one local business presenter but occasionally includes a featured topic o......More

Join 1 Million Cups Lawrence every Wednesday at 9 am for coffee and connections with other entrepreneurs at KU Innovation Park (typically 2029 Becker Drive). This free event typically features one local business presenter but occasionally includes a featured topic or social at our coffee sponsor's location! A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere is facilitated by local organizers. This is a Kauffman initiative led by volunteers! To find out more follow us on Facebook at 1 Million Cups Lawrence or check out our website www.1millioncups.com/lawrence  

KU Innovation Park 2029 Becker Dr Lawrence, KS (location can change - check out the FB page for updates)

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

KPR 105 Live from the Dole Institute ft. Maria The Mexican + JB Tacos

Join KPR 105 Live for a special performance featuring Mexican folklore and Rock N’ Roll artist Maria the Mexican at the Dole Institute of Politics. Before their performance, enjoy food and refreshments from JB Tacos, and family activities starting at 11:30 a.m. Free co......More

Join KPR 105 Live for a special performance featuring Mexican folklore and Rock N’ Roll artist Maria the Mexican at the Dole Institute of Politics. Before their performance, enjoy food and refreshments from JB Tacos, and family activities starting at 11:30 a.m. Free concert begins at 1 p.m.     Maria The Mexican is a mezcla of Mexican folklore and Rock n’ Roll. For ten years, Maria Elena Cuevas and her sister, Teresa, performed with Mariachi Estrella founded by their grandmother Teresa Cuevas in 1970. As one of the first all female mariachi bands in the country, Maria Teresa Alonzo Cuevas is a pioneer in the Hispanic musical community. In 2012, Maria and Teresa connected with long time Alt-R&B musician, Garrett Nordstrom to form the fusion of Maria The Mexican. MTM is mixed with a touch of blues, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll enhanced by the musical knowledge and sounds of Nordstrom. With a southwestern flair and melancholy motifs, Maria The Mexican rocks it out in Spanish and English with a host of emotion.

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive Lawrence, KS 66045 United States

Fraud Prevention & Scam Awareness Event

Join Central Bank at the Jayhawk Welcome Center for an important Scam Prevention Presentation led by Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister. Learn how to recognize common scams, safeguard your personal information, and stay one step ahead of fraudsters.   Appetizers......More

Join Central Bank at the Jayhawk Welcome Center for an important Scam Prevention Presentation led by Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister. Learn how to recognize common scams, safeguard your personal information, and stay one step ahead of fraudsters.   Appetizers and refreshments will begin at 5:30 PM, with the presentation starting at 6:00 PM. Refreshments and appetizers will be provided while supplies last.   Free parking will be available for the event in the parking garage west of the Welcome Center.

Jayhawk Welcome Center 1266 Oread Ave, Lawrence, KS 66045

Lawrence Children’s Choir Summer Singalong

Join the Lawrence Children’s Choir for a summer singalong fundraiser on Thursday, June 18th from 7 -9 pm at Maceli’s located at 1031 New Hampshire Street. All ages, family friendly. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door. Cash bar available. Special gu......More

Join the Lawrence Children’s Choir for a summer singalong fundraiser on Thursday, June 18th from 7 -9 pm at Maceli’s located at 1031 New Hampshire Street. All ages, family friendly. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door. Cash bar available. Special guest artists include Kirsten Paludan and Nick Carswell. 

Maceli's at 1031 New Hampshire Street

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

Local Author Salute

Redeem your 2026 Crown Coin for a FREE book written by a local author. Get your free book autographed by the author! Redeem a FREE Crown Coin at the event for your FREE Book! FREE Crown Coin Pickup Locations: Crown Toyota Crown Volkswagen The Lawrence Public Lib......More

Redeem your 2026 Crown Coin for a FREE book written by a local author. Get your free book autographed by the author! Redeem a FREE Crown Coin at the event for your FREE Book! FREE Crown Coin Pickup Locations: Crown Toyota Crown Volkswagen The Lawrence Public Library - 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters - 2518 Ridge Court, Lawrence, KS

Crown Toyota 3430 S Iowa St Lawrence, KS 66046