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SUMMARY:INSIGHT Art Talk | Finding La Yarda Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with the Finding La Yarda team of artists as they discuss the process and history of the Finding La Yarda installation! \nFinding La Yarda is an immersive multimedia art experience recreating a room from La Yarda\, the housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence\, Kansas from 1920-51. Using film\, sound\, art\, and digital storytelling practices\, Finding La Yarda brings oral history to life by taking audiences on a cultural journey through time and place. Contributing Artists include Justin Favela\, Ann Dean\, Jonathan Christensen Caballero\, Brenna Buchanan Young\, Peter Jasso\, and Marlo Angell.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/insight-art-talk-finding-la-yarda-artists/
LOCATION:Lawrence Arts Center\, 940 New Hampshire St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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SUMMARY:Finding La Yarda | Interactive Installation
DESCRIPTION:Finding La Yarda is an immersive multimedia art experience recreating a room from La Yarda\, the housing unit built for Mexican American railroad workers in Lawrence\, Kansas from 1920-51. Using film\, sound\, art\, and digital storytelling practices\, Finding La Yarda brings oral history to life by taking audiences on a cultural journey through time and place. Contributing Artists include Justin Favela\, Ann Dean\, Jonathan Christensen Caballero\, Brenna Buchanan Young\, Jeremy Rockwell\, Peter Jasso\, and Marlo Angell. \nA creative team of artists has worked in close collaboration with former La Yarda residents and their descendants to manifest this project. The installation uses experiential tools to create an artistically rendered living space from the La Yarda apartments. From brick facades to a recreated garden and interior kitchen\, tactile set pieces add a physical dimension to the housing unit that until now has only been visible through photographs and paintings. ​ \nDesign Architect Brenna Buchanan Young created floor plans and blueprints for this work. Artist Jeremy Rockwell built the structure on a life-size scale.​​ \nFormer Ceramics Artist-in-Residence Jonathan Christensen Caballero’s ceramic sculptures were molded from the families’ hands\, faces\, and feet. They provide isolated moments for participants to reflect on.  ​ \nMixed media artist Justin Favela has created a wall-length mural and tree using piñata inspired materials. The mural takes inspiration from the impressionistic childhood memories of the residents and the tree will be created through a hands-on collaborative process with the community. \n​To take the impact of this project outside of the Arts Center walls\, photographic portraits of the living residents of La Yarda taken by photographer Ann Dean will be displayed on the Lawrence Loop at 8th and Delaware. These large-scale images will highlight the contributions of the Mexican American community in Lawrence and reach people outside of traditional gallery spaces. \nTelevision screens mounted in window sills and table tops reveal fleeting moments and memories through the medium of experimental film created by Marlo Angell and Peter Jasso.​ \nThrough these elements\, attendees will experience the domestic atmosphere\, emotional connections\, cultural celebrations\, and environmental struggles that took place both within and outside the walls of La Yarda. \nINSIGHT Art Talk  | September 16\, 7 pm  \nThis project is produced by the Lawrence Arts Center by a sub-award from Stories for All: A Digital Storytelling Project for the Twenty-First Century\, an initiative hosted by the Hall Center for the Humanities in partnership with the Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities at the University of Kansas and supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Justin Favela’s participation is made possible by visiting artist grant support from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. 
URL:https://flatks.org/event/finding-la-yarda-interactive-installation/
LOCATION:Lawrence Arts Center\, 940 New Hampshire St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
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SUMMARY:Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:The Lawrence\, KS community bike ride happens each year on the 3rd Saturday in July. We start at 8:30am at the Rotary Arboretum and have lots of options for everyone. \n\nMark your calendars\, save the date\, and make plans now to attend the 2024 Lawrence Community Bike Ride on Saturday\, July 20th from 8:30 – 11:00am. \n\nFOUR rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime)\nFREE Helmets with complementary fittings\nBright Colored Ride Shirts (while supplies last)\n\nAll rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Wakarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields. \n(In the event of rain\, the event will be held Sunday\, July 21)
URL:https://flatks.org/event/community-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Lawrence Rotary Arboretum Trailhead\, 27th and Waukarusa\, Lawrence\, 66047\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20240416T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T153025Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth '24
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth is a day to commemorate freedom\, celebrate African American culture\, and reflect on our journey toward equality. Let’s come together to honor this important moment in history. \nLet’s make Juneteenth 2024 a celebration to remember! \nBe sure to drop by FLAT’s table at the event for local area trail information.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/juneteenth-24/
LOCATION:South Park\, 1141 Massachusetts S\, Lawrence\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20240525T195652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T200051Z
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun family event featuring local businesses and organizations. \nBicycle Resource Fair \nStop by for demos and maintenance tips\, activities for kids\, information booths and samples to fuel your ride. And\, tune in to KJHK 90.7 FM\, broadcasting live from the event!
URL:https://flatks.org/event/bicycle-resource-fair/
LOCATION:The Merc Co+op\, 901 Iowa St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
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SUMMARY:Trails that Connect Us '24
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately the event is cancelled for both days due to the weather forecast. Today is a wash out and tomorrow is forecast to be volatile with high winds. We are so bummed! \nWe along with Free State give heartfelt thanks to the dozens of organizations that signed up to participate this year. We look forward to connecting next spring – with good weather! \n____________________________________ \nThursday\, April 25\,  5-8pm. (Rain date: April 26\, 5-8pm) \nFree State’s Eastside Bottling Facility\, 1927 Moodie Road \nThere will be food trucks\, music and beer. Enjoy kid-friendly activities\, go on a brewery tour\, get area trail information. \nThere is easy access from the Burroughs Trail\, so cycling or walking is encouraged! \nDogs on leash are welcome outside. \n\nHere’s a list of organizations who will be part of Trails that Connect Us ’24:\n– Lawrence Busker Festival / Balloon Man\n– Divine Nature Therapy\n– Douglas County\, KS- Emergency Management\n– Douglas County Open Spaces Plan\n– Explore Lawrence\n– Friends of Lawrence Area Trails\n– Friends of Clinton State Park\n– Friends of the Kaw – Kansas Riverkeeper\n– George Frazier Wild Places\n– Lawrence Arts Center\n– Love Grub\n– Kansas Biological Survey\n– Kansas Geological Survey\n– Kansas Trails Council\n– Kanza Rails-to-Trails Conservancy\n– Lawrence Bicycle Club\n– Lawrence Bird Alliance\n– Lawrence Mountain Bike Club\n– Lawrence Kansas Parks and Recreation\n– Lawrence Public Library (Seed library)\n– Lawrence Trail Hawks\n– LiveWell Douglas County\n– Monarch Watch\n– Outdoors Unscripted Festival\n– Outside for a Better Inside\n– Pawsh Wash\n– Praire Park Nature Center\n– Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop\n– Topeka Community Cycle Project\n– University Press of Kansas\n– Watkins Museum of History\n– WildDouglasCounty\n\n \n\n\n\nHere are some of the fun kid friendly activities and groups that will be at Trails that Connect Us ’24:\n\n\n– Lawrence Busker Festival / Balloon Man\n– Lawrence Arts Center\n– Topeka Community Cycle Project\n– Prairie Park Nature Center\n– Watkins Museum of History\n\n\n \n\n\nThe Food Trucks have been announced for Trails that Connect Us ’24. Plan to come hungry!\n\n\n– BarbWire BBQ\n– JBs Tacos\n– Rainbow Ice\n\n\nAnnouncing the musical entrainment for the evening: \n– Signal Ridge \n \n\nTrails that Connect Us tip: Ride your bike to the event\, use the valet parking courtesy of Sunflower Diva NICA\, and get a free beer sample ticket courtesy of The Free State Brewing Co. \n \n\nDogs on leashes are welcome at Trails that Connect Us ’24 as long as stay outside.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/trails-that-connect-us-24/
LOCATION:Free State Brewing Company Bottling Facility\, 1927 Moodie Road\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20240111T202657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T202834Z
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SUMMARY:Public Open House #2 — 7th Street to Constant Park Plans
DESCRIPTION:Please plan come to provide your feedback about plans for The Lawrence Loop Segment from 7th Street to Constant Park.\nThe Lawrence Loop is key to the City of Lawrence’s unmistakable identity. Sections currently complete already provide residents and visitors a way to explore and experience Lawrence through walking\, running\, biking\, and rolling. The section of the Loop from 7th Street to Constant Park is one of the remaining incomplete sections\, located adjacent to\, yet disconnected from\, downtown Lawrence\, and is an area rich with history. It is also one of the more complicated sections\, with potential railroad crossings\, private property\, and busy road crossings. When fully complete\, the Loop will provide a continuous urban greenway of over 22 miles around the City.\nThe City of Lawrence is exploring funding opportunities to support the final design and construction of the Loop’s missing portion. Throughout the fall of 2023 and into early 2024\, the City will conduct a community engagement process\, building off successful prior community engagement\, to support a successful RAISE grant application.\nProject website: https://lawrenceks.org/…/lawrence-loop-7th-street-to…/\n 
URL:https://flatks.org/event/public-open-house-2-7th-street-to-constant-park-plans/
LOCATION:Lawrence Public Library\, 707 Vermont St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20231205T201248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T150547Z
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SUMMARY:Open House for the Lawrence Loop: 7th Street to Constant Park Project
DESCRIPTION:FLAT is pleased that the City of Lawrence is formally engaged in planning efforts to finish the long-anticipated section of the Lawrence Loop through downtown! Here is your chance to provide input on this long-awaited project: \nOpen House for the Lawrence Loop: 7th Street to Constant Park Project\nCarnegie Building (200 W. 9th Street)\nWednesday\, December 13th\, 4pm – 6pm
URL:https://flatks.org/event/open-house-for-the-lawrence-loop-7th-street-to-constant-park-project/
LOCATION:Carnegie Building\, 200 W. 9th St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20231013T144358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T183254Z
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SUMMARY:Beers of the Kaw 2023
DESCRIPTION:Please join Friends of Lawrence Area Trails at the 8th Annual Beers of the Kaw\nDrop by our table for the latest area trail info\nGet Your 2023 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3PseNnb\nSunday\, November 5\, 2023 \n3:00 to 6:00 PM \nAbe & Jake’s Landing\, Lawrence\, KS \nTickets $35 and supports Friends of the Kaw and their work for the Kansas River!
URL:https://flatks.org/event/beers-of-the-kaw-2023/
LOCATION:Abe & Jake’s Landing\, 8 E 6th St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230901T222055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T140137Z
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SUMMARY:Belgium Waffle Ride 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Belgian Waffle events begin on Friday\, October 13th. \nThe BWR KS is the greatest gravel / unroad course in America. The route will take riders on a ronde of the rolling hills north of Lawrence\, where it will clatter through agrarian hamlets and the Ardennes-like hills — not over classic mountains per se\, but rather a never-ending string of ups and downs — along sinuous unroads\, single-track through the woods or along the lakefront\, muddy trails and two spectacular cyclocross courses carved through the grass\, woods and valleys of Snake Farm – De Kleine Slang and The Slengenwinkel Doolhof – situated at a magical place of forested backcountry that’s just a few miles from downtown Lawrence. The 2023 course is new\, as but features plenty of the rolling hills from the 2021/22 edition\, where there are virtually no straightaways\, and lots of opportunities for pain and suffering. Oh yeah\, there will be almost no paved roads and due to the nature of the course\, no place to hide from the wind in a group. You will be on your own. \nThe only Euro-style Spring Classics on American soil\, this BWR in Kansas is being hosted by Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/belgium-waffle-ride-2023/
LOCATION:Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop\, 804 Massachusetts St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230615T165633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T201126Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, save the date\, and make plans now to attend the 2023 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday\, July 15th from 8:00 – 11:00am. \n\nFive rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime)\nFREE Helmets with complementary fittings\nBright Colored Ride Shirts (while supplies last)\n\nAll rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Wakarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields. \n(In the event of rain\, the event will be held Sunday\, July 16)
URL:https://flatks.org/event/lawrence-community-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence Rotary Arboretum Trailhead\, 27th and Waukarusa\, Lawrence\, 66047\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230524T214011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T214011Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:Lawrence Juneteenth Celebration\nLest We Forget\nOn June 17\, 2023\, at 12:00pm\, we invite you to join us in celebration of our rich African American heritage. It will be a joyful\, uplifting time as we journey through the history of our lives and the impact we have made in America and our very own…
URL:https://flatks.org/event/juneteenth/
LOCATION:South Park\, 1141 Massachusetts S\, Lawrence\, 66045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230524T213214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T142003Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas County Open Space Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Identified as a priority in  Plan 2040 \, Douglas County has launched an 18-month planning process to establish the Douglas County Open Space Plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough this planning process the county will gather community input that will help shape the Open Space Plan. Douglas County wants to hear your vision for how open spaces could be preserved and utilized in ways that benefit the greater community into the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe resulting Open Space Plan will be a broad policy guide toward prioritizing a range of ecosystems and land uses\, such as prairie\, floodplain\, agriculture\, historic sites\, trails\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe plan is a local effort intended to protect shared community values and county character\, identify voluntary land management options and partnerships\, and foster appreciation and access to nature for future generations. \n\n\n\nThe Open Space project team will host a listening session on: \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 9\, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. at Lone Star Lake Community Building\, 665 E. 665 Road\, Lawrence.\n\nMore Info
URL:https://flatks.org/event/douglas-county-open-space-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Lone Star Lake Community Building\, 665 E. 665 Road\, Lawrence\, 66047\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230608T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230524T212331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T212331Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas County Open Space Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Identified as a priority in  Plan 2040 \, Douglas County has launched an 18-month planning process to establish the Douglas County Open Space Plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough this planning process the county will gather community input that will help shape the Open Space Plan. Douglas County wants to hear your vision for how open spaces could be preserved and utilized in ways that benefit the greater community into the future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe resulting Open Space Plan will be a broad policy guide toward prioritizing a range of ecosystems and land uses\, such as prairie\, floodplain\, agriculture\, historic sites\, trails\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe plan is a local effort intended to protect shared community values and county character\, identify voluntary land management options and partnerships\, and foster appreciation and access to nature for future generations. \n\n\n\nThe Open Space project team will host a listening session on: \n\n\n• Thursday\, June 8\, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library\, 707 Vermont St.\, Lawrence. \nMore Info
URL:https://flatks.org/event/douglas-county-open-space-listening-session/
LOCATION:Lawrence Public Library\, 707 Vermont St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230420T172522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T172725Z
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SUMMARY:May Day Hey Day
DESCRIPTION:Van Go’s family friendly\, go-at-your-own-pace community walk\, ride\, roll\, and run along the Lawrence Loop is back! After cruising the Loop\, join us for a party from 10am-Noon in the Van Go parking lot\, complete with DJ Approach\, Cellar Door bagels and coffee\, a craft cocktail courtesy of Bon Bon Cocktail Club\, The Last Carnival’s Ruckus Wagon\, a succulent planting station a la Jungle House\, photo booth\, and more!
URL:https://flatks.org/event/may-day-hey-day/
LOCATION:Van Go\, 715 New Jersey\, Lawrence\, KS\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20230116T161408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T151636Z
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SUMMARY:Trails that Connect Us
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Trails that Connect Us\nThursday\, April 20\,  5-8pm. (Rain date: April 21\, 5-8pm) \nFree State’s Eastside Bottling Facility\, 1927 Moodie Road \nThere will be food trucks\, music and beer. Enjoy kid-friendly activities\, go on a brewery tour\, get area trail information. \nMore than 27 organizations will share information about various activities in our region. Drop by the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails table for trail updates and maps. \nSunflower Outdoor & Bike will have demos and maintenance tips. \nLawrence Arts Center will be on hand with an activity for kids. Kids can make a drawing using a bike spirograph at the Topeka Community Cycle Project table. \nBuskerfest will be there entertaining everyone. Balloon Man will there making balloons. \nThere is easy access from the Burroughs Trail\, so cycling or walking is encouraged! There will be free bicycle valet parking — ride and park your bike to receive a beer sample ticket! \nDogs on leash are welcome outside. \n\nBid on Lucky Chance Drawing Baskets\nYou can Buy tickets at the event!\nDo not need to be present to win. \nFamily Trail Adventure Pack — $300 value \n \nDonate to Enter\nA Day on (or Around) the Loop — $100 value \nA Day on (or Around) the Loop\nDonate to Enter\nRunner’s Race Training Basket — $250 value \nRunner’s Race Training Basket\nDonate to Enter\n\nThe fabulous Lawrence-based bluegrass trio Signal Ridge will be entertaining us at Trails that Connect Us! We are so excited! \n\nhttps://www.signalridgemusic.com/ \n\nSunflower Devo will be providing bike valet parking at Trails that Connect Us. Ride your bike to the event and get a free beer! \nSunflower Devo is a NICA approved youth mountain biking team for 6-12 grade student athletes. \n \n\nHere are the organizations who will be at Trails that Connect Us: \n\nFriends of Clinton State Park\nFriends of the Kaw\nGeorge Frazier author of The Last Wild Places in Kansas\nJayhawk Audubon Society\nKansas Trail Council\nKaw Valley Bluebird Society\nLawrence Bike Club\nLawrence Busker Festival 2023 (not available on the rain date)\nLawrence Mountain Bike Club\nLawrence Parks and Recreation\nLawrence Public Library\nLawrence Trail Hawks\nLiveWell Douglas County\nLove Grub\nPawsh Wash\nSeed Library\nSunflower Outdoor & Bike\nTop City Trail Alliance\nTopeka Community Cycle Project\nUniversity Press of Kansas\nWatkins Museum of History (not available on the rain date)\nWild Douglas County\n\nPlease check back for updates as they become available. \n\nWe will have food trucks at Trails that Connect Us. \nJB’s Tacos \n \nThe Burger Bus (not available on the rain date) \n \nTropical Treats Shaved Ice & Lemonade
URL:https://flatks.org/event/trails-that-connect-us/
LOCATION:Free State Brewing Company Bottling Facility\, 1927 Moodie Road\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Beers of the Kaw
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 7th annual Beers of the Kaw at Abe and Jakes Landing on Nov 6 from 3-6:00pm. Beers of the Kaw is a beer tasting of the breweries in the Kansas River watershed. \nBe sure to drop by the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) table! Pick up area trail maps\, grab a t-shirt and learn about multiple trails in our area and how you can help. \nTickets are $35.00 and includes \n\nEntrance to the event\, a beer tasting glass and access to all of the beer brewers for tasting.  You get a “beer bingo” card and if you fill up the card (by visiting all of the brewers\, but you don’t have to drink it all)\, then you get added into a drawing for tons of door prizes at the end of the night.\nThere are food vendors on site\, (Terrebonne\, JB’s Tacos and LK Wings!) but the cost for food is not included in the ticket price.\nThere is an outdoor patio to get fresh air and watch the Kansas River!\nWe will also have many sponsors to visit and a silent auction!\nFootball will be on the big screen!
URL:https://flatks.org/event/beers-of-the-kaw/
LOCATION:Abe & Jake’s Landing\, 8 E 6th St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221028T210000
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SUMMARY:38N Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fest!\nOctober 28\, 2022 – 7-9pm\nTall Tales and Campfire stories.\nFellow Kansan Adventurers.\nCome ready to be inspired by the stories of the 38 North community and learn how to get more involved. \nDid we mention there will be beer? Come to hang and celebrate outdoor adventure in Kansas! Be sure to visit the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails table! Pick up area trail maps\, grab a t-shirt and learn about multiple trails in our area and how you can help.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/38n-fest/
LOCATION:Carnegie Building\, 200 W. 9th St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T180000
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CREATED:20220927T120557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T103538Z
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SUMMARY:The Belgian Waffle Ride
DESCRIPTION:Plan to drop by the Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) table at The Belgian Waffle events on Saturday\, October 15th. \n8:00 am Eliel & Pablove Breakfast Burrito Ride. Open to all!\n10:00–6:00 pm BWR Expo @ 8th & Massachusetts\nNoon–6:00 pm Beer garden @ 8th & Massachusetts \n A mostly off-road parcourse throughout the northeast region of Kansas was carefully designed to provide double the elevation per mile than many events in the region\, giving this event has a unique punchy complexion. It’s hallmarks include two extended cyclocross courses through the Snake Farm and some wonderful single-track to surprise and delight all. There are three distances – Waffle\, Wafer (80-ish miles) and Wanna (40-ish miles). \nThe only Euro-style Spring Classics on American soil\, this BWR in Kansas is being hosted by Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/the-belgian-waffle-ride/
LOCATION:Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop\, 804 Massachusetts St\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20220609T103509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T141420Z
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SUMMARY:Lawrence Community Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars\, save the date\, and make plans now to attend the 2022 Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday\, July 16th from 8:30 – 11:00am. The event\, helmets\, and t-shirts are free. \n\nFive rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime)\nFREE Helmets with complementary fittings\nFREE Bright Colored Ride Shirts (while supplies last)\n\nAll rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Waukarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields. \nRain Date: July 17 \nRides: \n\n12 Miles (Queen Road) Group Ride at 9am\n8 Miles (Highway 40) Group Ride at 9am\n6 Miles (Bob Billings) Group Ride at 9am\n4 Miles (Sanders Mound) Group Ride at 9am\n1 Mile Arboretum loops available anytime
URL:https://flatks.org/event/lawrence-community-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Lawrence Rotary Arboretum Trailhead\, 27th and Waukarusa\, Lawrence\, 66047\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220622T193000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Our Local Trail Systems
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\n\nMark Hecker\, Lawrence Parks and Recreation — Current and upcoming trail-building plans.\nGlenn Rodden\, Baldwin City Administrator — Plans for Southward Expansion of the Maple Leaf Trail (to connect to the Prairie Spirit and Flint Hills Trails).\nKent Williams\,  Kaw River Commons — Information about a vision of an interconnected trail system in downtown Lawrence\, creating new connections to the Kansas River.\nChris Tilden\, LiveWell Douglas County and FLAT board member — Promoting trail use among people of all abilities on our local trails.\n\nPick up a copy of the new Lawrence Loop Accessible Routes brochure and map. \nBrowse information tables from local area trail organizations. \nSponsored by LiveWell Douglas County and FLAT \nLiveWell Douglas County is a local health and wellness coalition with a long history of community advocacy and leadership on issues of active living\, food security\, tobacco prevention and control\, and promoting policy\, systems\, and environment changes to promote healthy\, active lives among all Douglas County residents. LiveWell has been an active partner with FLAT in promoting development of a strong system of local trails.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/expanding-our-local-trail-system/
LOCATION:Lawrence Public Library\, 707 Vermont St.\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T182844
CREATED:20220306T175637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T180526Z
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SUMMARY:EVENT CANCELED! Trails the Connect Us
DESCRIPTION:Due to the threat of high winds and potential storms this evening Free State\, who was hosting the event\, unfortunately made the tough decision to cancel this event. A hearty thanks to all the organizations and vendors that had signed on\, we look forward to getting the band back together in the future! \n\nJoin us April 29\, 5:00-8:00pm — for the family-friendly Trails that Connect Us. \nCome to the Free State Brewing Bottling Facility on the Burroughs Creek Trail Loop section\, located at 1927 Moodie Rd.\, Lawrence. \nEnjoy a beer\, brewery tour\, trail information\, food trucks\, kid-friendly activities and more. \nMusic: \n\nSignal Ridge\, Lawrence’s own bluegrass band\n\nFood Truck Fare: \n\nThe Burger Bus\nJB’s Tacos\nKona Ice\n\nFree bicycle valet parking \n\nEnjoy a free beer sample ticket if you ride and park your bike at the event!\n\nLearn about area trails from Friends of Lawrence Area Trails (FLAT) and other local organizations. \nEnter the FLAT lucky chance raffle for trail themed gift baskets. Pick up a FLAT tee-shirt for a donation of $10 or more. \n\nRaffle proceeds and donations help build more local trails\, a community of trail lovers\, and a strong voice for public funding of trails.\n\nInformation tables: \n\nSunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop\nLawrence Bike Club\nLawrence Mountain Bike Club\nLawrence UnChained Bicycle Coop\nGet Outdoors Kansas\nJayhawk Audubon Society\nKansas Biological Survey\n38 North Adventure Fest\nBusker Fest\nFriends of Clinton State Park\nGeorge Frazier Wild Places\nGrassland Heritage Foundation\nKansas Land Trust\nKanza Rail-Trails Conservancy\nKaw River Commons\nKaw Valley Bluebird Society\nKansas Trails Council\nKU Natural History Museum\nLawrence Parks & Recreation\nLawrence Public Library\nLawrence Trail Hawks\nLeague of Women Voters\nLiveWell Douglas County\nLove Grub Dog Food\nMonarch Watch\nPawsh Wash\nSanta Fe Trail: w/ Rex Buchanan & Dave Kendall\nTopeka Community Cycle Project\nUniversity Press of Kansas\nWatkins Museum of History\nWildDouglasCounty\n\nBiking\, walking\, or wheeling encouraged! Dogs on leashes are welcome outside. \nLucky Chance Drawing Raffle\nShow your support of Lawrence area trails and FLAT by bidding on these awesome raffle baskets. \nThe drawing will be Friday\, April 29th at the Trails that Connect Us event. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! \nPurchase tickets:  $5 for 1 ticket | $10 for 5 tickets | $20 for 10 tickets \nFamily Trail Adventure Pack\nBiker’s Excursion Pack\nPooch Lover’s Pack\nRunner’s Training Pack\n  \n  \n\nMusic\nSignal Ridge\nFood Trucks\nCheeseburgers from The Burger Bus\nTacos from JB’s Tacos\nKona Ice
URL:https://flatks.org/event/trails-the-connect-us-an-open-house/
LOCATION:Free State Brewing Company Bottling Facility\, 1927 Moodie Road\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66046\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200506
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SUMMARY:FLAT Month of Creativity - Kid Friendly
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our trails as we keep our physical distance.\n–Write poems or stories about our favorite trails.\n–Create animals and fantastic beasts we see along our trails (or wish we saw)! \nAnyone big or small\, young or well aged can play. \nHOW TO PLAY \nChoose a trail or section of trail (like part of the Loop) and visit it. Are there particular creatures you see? If you close your eyes are there creatures you hear or smell! Does the trail have a personality\, is it peaceful or boisterous or calming or – you name it. \n1) Then make a picture or sculpture of the creature you saw or wish you would see (let your imagination soar) on that trail. You can make a sculpture out of cardboard\, papier mache\, clay\, sticks and string/vines. Whatever you have around\, no need to go buy anything! \n2) Write a poem about the trail. Haiku\, limericks or Shakespearean sonnets are some possibilities. \nThen SHARE a picture of your creature and your poem with us here or on FLAT’s Instagram. \nHere are some links for how to make papier mache\, create sculptures from cardboard and other items.\nhttps://www.thesprucecrafts.com/paper-mache-paste-recipes-1245287\nhttps://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Sculpture https://lovelygreens.com/30-garden-projects-using-sticks-twigs/ \nOnce we can start hanging out together again\, we’ll share the images and poems at events. Next year\, at the Trails That Connect Us event we’ll display your creations. \nKeep an eye on this page for future updates. \nSchedule: On your own\, when you need to get outside.
URL:https://flatks.org/event/flat-month-of-creativity-kid-friendly/
LOCATION:Trails of Douglas County and your own home
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