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It’s Friday, Lawrence! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Fake Google listings scam, pancakes with superheroes, and K-pop STEM inspiration day + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Lawrence protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Leadership changes on campus: KU named Arash Mafi provost and chief academic officer, and Jennifer Roberts CLAS dean. Both began March 2 in Lawrence, announced by Doug Girod in February — read the full story.
Business owner battles copycats: Fake Google listings are targeting homeowners seeking chimney help, and in Lawrence, 21st Century Chimney Sweep reports 12 customers affected as scammers return after nearly 100 takedowns, creating safety risks — get all the details.
Sisterhood, heritage, and service: With a chapter in Lawrence, Daughters of the British Empire in Kansas will welcome England to Kansas City for the World Cup, with Swope Soccer Village as team’s base camp — learn about their local impact.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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đź’Ž Local business spotlight
Make something today: Wonder Fair stocks art supplies, thoughtful stationery, and prints that make walls feel smarter, the low-key lifesaver you find when creativity strikes. Their Wonder Gallery hosts rotating exhibitions for a quick jolt of inspiration, so the shop doubles as a mini field trip for your brain.
Backyard upgrade, anyone? Based in Lawrence, Burkett’s Decks builds cedar, composite, and pressure-treated decks, plus pergolas and privacy screens, so your outdoor space finally earns its keep. A friendly nudge to turn “someday” into a spot you’ll actually enjoy this season.
Tonight’s coastal detour: Downtown Lawrence hums at Mass Street Fish House & Raw Bar, where a rotating lineup of oysters and seasonal plates turns dinner into a low-key celebration. For an hour, the Kansas River almost passes for the ocean.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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💉 Red Cross Blood Drive @ Watkins Museum of History | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – The Red Cross is short on blood, and the Watkins Museum is stepping up, so let’s roll up a sleeve and help our neighbors. Schedule at www.redcrossblood.org with zip 66044. It’s the most civic thing you’ll do sitting down, plus a $15 Amazon thank-you.
🇺 Friday Fun Day: America 250: Exploring the Influence of US First Ladies @ Eudora Community Center | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Give your inner history nerd a promotion, and mark America 250 with something better than fireworks. Eudora Times publisher Teri Finneman, a national expert and co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies, spotlights overlooked first ladies who shaped politics, culture, fashion, and memory.
💍 Floral Resin Jewelry Class @ Trivedi Wine | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Take a break from email purgatory and make floral resin jewelry, plus sip wine, with The Clever Bat at Trivedi. Beginner friendly, all supplies included, craft earrings, a necklace, or a keychain for $30, and yes, it sells out, so snag tickets: https://square.link/u/O9U4jwWY.
🥞 Pancakes with Superheroes @ Douglas County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 8:30 AM – If you’re ready to trade cartoons for community, bring your crew for pancakes, heroes, and a raffle supporting the Children’s Learning Center’s teacher retention, training, and school upgrades. Suggested donation is $5. Fluffy stacks, teachers, medics, first responders, and basket prizes, kids thrilled, grandparents smug.
🚴 32nd Annual Tricombe Spring Fling Crit Series @ Clinton Lake | Saturday (3/14) at 10:45 AM – Whether you’re a junior rocket or a grown-up dusting off the lycra, the Spring Fling crit at Coneflower Campground turns Clinton Lake into a spectator-friendly loop you’ll see on repeat. Bring a chair, a cowbell, and sunscreen, with electrolytes and skincare courtesy of Tricombe.
🔫 Parent’s Night Out: Nerf Wars @ Premier Martial Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Craving a grown-up evening that doesn’t involve stepping on foam darts? Drop the kids, ages 5 to 12, at PMA on Wakarusa for Nerf Wars, three supervised hours of pizza, dodgeball, and target mayhem. Bring blasters and eye protection, they supply the ammo.
⚛ K-Pop: STEM Inspiration Day @ KU Natural History Museum | Sunday (3/15) at 1:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting to swap K-pop for real science, this is it. Hit the KU Natural History Museum for hands-on demos inspired by Darwin, Mendel, and Curie, no light sticks required, and see how today’s researchers use those ideas to decode our world.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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đź“» Lawrence report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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