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Welcome
The Douglas County Newcomers Guide, the region’s top guide for newcomers, is released annually by: Sunflower Publishing 645 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 (888) 497-8668 www.sunflowerpub.com Editor Nathan Pettengill Art director Jenni Leiste Photography Jason Dailey Richard Gwin Larry Harwood Lauren King Nick Krug Mark Mangan Tree Mangan Brian Pitts Susan Pitts Emily Steele Doug Stremel Bill Stephens Mike Yoder contributing writers Darin M. White Suzanne Heck Copy Editor Leslie Andres Sr. account executive Joanne Morgan (785) 832-7264 ad Coordinator Jenni Leiste general manager Katy Ibsen REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR PART WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED The Douglas County Newcomers Guide strives to help new residents adapt to and enjoy their new hometown. Our recommendations and listings are not comprehensive. This guide will refer you to outside publications and websites for additional information. All data and listings are subject to change. The Douglas County Newcomers Guide cannot assume responsibility for outside information, errors or omissions. Any inaccuracies, changes or additions can be directed to Sunflower Publishing.
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On the Cover Eric Farnsworth’s surf bike rolls rolls through Downtown Lawrence during the 2015 Art Tougeau parade.
Photograph by Doug Stremel
An enormous amount of stress and adaptation comes with moving to a new area. This publication is designed to help with that—to give you an overview of the region, to provide essential contact information and to supply a short historical summary. These pages are also here to help you deflate a few misperceptions. You know, for those family members or friends who can’t stop with the Dorothy and Toto jokes upon learning you were moving to Kansas. Believe us, we’ve heard the Wizard of Oz jokes, the flyover state references, etc. It’s OK—all is forgiven. After all, how were they to know? But you will know better—or we hope you will. Douglas County is a collection of vibrant, inclusive, forward-thinking, education-orientated communities rooted in a progressive, professional heritage with—yes—distinctly Midwest overtones. Think of it as the intersection of savvy and just-plain-nice. Our guide hopes to be an introduction and reflection of that spirit, beginning with the cover image from the annual Art Tougeau parade—a celebration equally zany and earnest. Obviously, there is a lot more to these communities than can be covered in one guide—but we think you’ll gain an understanding of the spirit of the county that will inspire you to seek out and enjoy your own list of hometown favorites. Welcome to Douglas County.
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The Flocks of Douglas County
The Events of Douglas County
Community overviews to help you find your own best spot in Douglas County.
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A seasonal guide to some of the annual favorites in your new home county.
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A listing of resources throughout the region to help you navigate your first months in Douglas County.
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Our focus on one captivating attraction in the region.
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Essential Newcomer Contacts
By the Numbers*
Westar Energy westarenergy.com (800) 383-1183
Population: 2.9 million
Black Hills (Gas) blackhillsenergy.com (888) 890-5554 Douglas County Government douglas-county.com (785) 832-5268 Sheriff’s Office dgso.org (785) 841-0007 County Health Department ldchealth.org (785) 843-0721 Douglas County Senior Services dgcoseniorservices.org (785) 842-0543 Lawrence Memorial Hospital lmh.org (785) 505-5000
Flyover State? We’ll take that label if it means 40-year traditions such as the Huff ’n Puff hot air balloon rally over Lake Shawnee, just west of Douglas County.
Kansas
Percentage of adults with high school diploma: 89.8 Percentage of adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.3 Median household income: $51,332 Average home value: $128,400
Douglas County Population: 116,585 Median age: Percentage of adults with high school diploma: 95.1 Percentage of adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 49.6 Median household income: $49,508 Average home value: $180,300 *Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Fun Facts Long History: Kansas officially became a U.S. state in 1861, after years of fighting between forces supporting and against the expansion of slavery. Through this time, Douglas County emerged as a stronghold of free-state settlers (those who opposed slavery in Kansas) and as a center for education. Of course, the state’s history goes back well before European settlement. Nomadic regional settlements are believed to date to 7000 B.C. The earliest known permanent structural home in Kansas (El Quartelejo) was created by a branch of the Pueblos in the late 1600s.
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Essential Newcomer Contacts: Newcomers can register to vote through the Office of the County Clerk at the Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St., Lawrence. (785) 832-5167. Out-of-state newcomers can file for a Kansas driver’s license, vehicle registration and vehicle license plate at the Douglas County branch of the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles at 1035 N. 3rd St, Suite 122, Lawrence. (785) 843-9593.
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Road Trip! Douglas County is just a short jaunt from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) for national and global flights, but also driving distance for a range of Kansas-themed day trips. Tour a working buffalo ranch, ride a horse across the Flint
Hills, become inspired at one of the nation’s largest space exploration museums, feel the roar of NASCAR races, hear one of several award-winning symphonies, examine works by Georgia O’Keefe, Claude Monet and other world artists … and even witness Truckhenge! See www.travelks.com for endless ideas.
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T h e C o m m u n i t y S p o ts
lecompton
Nearly all of Lecompton (and a good portion of its turtles) show up for the annual Territorial Days, an opportunity to explore the town’s museums and sites dedicated to the region’s turbulent Civil-War-era history.
Fun Facts History, History, History: Lecompton figures prominently in the history of Kansas statehood. It was the territorial capital from 1855-1861 and the place where the infamous Lecompton Constitution was drafted, a document that would have allowed for slavery in Kansas. It was passed to the U.S. Congress, where it was rejected largely through the political efforts of Senator Stephen A. Douglas—for whom Douglas County would be named. The town’s history and its role in “Bleeding Kansas” is told through three historic landmarks open to the public: Territorial Capitol, Constitution Hall and Democratic Headquarters. lecomptonks.com Photograph by Bill Stephens
River Access: Lecompton boasts one of the ideal spots for kayak and canoe enthusiasts to launch their boats onto the Kansas (or “Kaw”) River. Several commercial and non-profit groups host floats down the river, making it easy for novice paddlers
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to experience the area designated part of the National Water Trails System by the National Parks Service. Read more at nps.gov/watertrails Read-More: For information about new community events, classes and gatherings, see the grassroots Lecompton site lecomptoncommunitypride.org or look for the organization on Facebook. Nature: One of the region’s most scenic autumn drives goes through Lecompton. Begin at Lawrence, traveling north on Kasold Drive until it ends. Turn left (west) on North 1800 Road and then right (north) to East 1150 Road (or Scenic River Road) into Lecompton. In Lecompton, turn right on County Road 1029, then left onto County Road 1023. Once through Lecompton, turn right on East 500 Road and follow it along the river bluff.
Essential Newcomer Contacts
By the Numbers*
Douglas County Sheriff (785) 841-0007
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Lecompton Volunteer Fire (785) 887-6221 Lecompton City Hall lecompton.org (785) 887-6407
Population:
Population in 1850-1860: approx. 5,000 *Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Bald Eagle (Lecompton Historical Society)
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Baldwin City annual traditions include Thomas the Tank Engine rides and the Maple Leaf Festival. Gorgeous, big-sky sunrises, however, are available year-round.
Essential Newcomer Contacts Baldwin City Police Department (785) 594-3850
By the Numbers* Population: 4,515
Baldwin City Fire Department (785) 594-3678
Population of city during annual Maple Leaf Festival: approx. 29,000
Baldwin City Hall baldwincity.org (785) 594-6427
Median household income: $43,269
Baldwin City Recreation Commission baldwinrec.org (785) 594-3670
Median house value: $101,500
Distances for Maple Leaf Triathlon, Youth Division: swim— 21.87 yards, bike—0.75 miles and run—0.50 miles.
Downtown Walk: Walk around the historic city square, grab a lunch and stroll across the grounds of Baker University (founded in 1858, it is the state’s oldest). You can also catch a special exhibit at the Lumberyard Arts Center. lumberyardartscenter.org All-Aboard: Whether it’s a special run of Thomas the Tank Engine or a dinner mystery theatre, the historic Midland
Railway offers pleasure rides for families, couples or groups. midland-ry.org | kansasbelle.com Go Maple: Held on the third weekend in October, Baldwin City’s Maple Leaf Festival is the town’s largest celebration with parades, concerts and other events to celebrate the fall colors surrounding the city. mapleleaffestival.com
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Public school average student/ teacher ratio: 14/1
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eudora
Sweet Acres Inn, left, and a revitalized downtown, right, are visible proof that Eudora is able to combine small-town living and economic growth.
Essential Newcomer Contacts Eudora Police Department (785) 542-3121 Eudora Township Fire Department (785) 542-2800
By the Numbers* Population: 6,211 Percentage of adults with high school diploma: 94.3 Percentage of adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.5
Eudora City Hall cityofeudoraks.gov (785) 542-2153
Home ownership rate: 62.6%
Eudora Public Library eudorapubliclibrary.org (785) 542-2496
Median household income: $62,576 Median house value: $145,800
In Honor of: Eudora is named after the daughter of a Shawnee Indian leader who sold the land to a German settlement organization in 1857. A copy of the deed and the only known portrait of Eudora are displayed at the Eudora Community Museum, 720 Main St. (785) 690-7900 You’re Invited: The city boasts two large annual festivals. The EudoraFest, held in early October, features parades, musical performances and historical reenactments. The CPA Picnic, held each July, is a 112year- old annual celebration of the town’s history. Cure-all: Founded near the confluence of the Wakarusa and Kansas (or “Kaw”) rivers, Eudora was also briefly the home of a mineral-springs resort in the 1880s
whose owners promised waters that were “warranted to cure all diseases arising from bad blood, rheumatism, gout, liver complaints, disease of the kidneys, dyspepsia, indigestion, general debility, nervous and female diseases and all other chronic diseases.” (Source: Cindy Higgins’ eudorakshistory.com) Trail reminders: Both the Santa Fe and the Oregon trails passed through Douglas County, and the Oregon Trail ran very close to Eudora, crossing over the Wakarusa at “Bluejacket Crossing.” Reminders of this connection are found in the contemporary Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery bluejacketwinery.com and the B’nai Israel Cemetery south of Eudora, reflecting the town’s strong heritage of Jewish families among its earliest settlers.
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City of Eudora Fire Department eudorafire.org (785) 542-3653
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Essential Newcomer Contacts City Offices lawrenceks.org (785) 832-3000 Fire & Medical Department lawrenceks.org/ fire_medical (785) 830-7000 Police Department police.lawrenceks. org (785) 830-7400 Department of Utilities lawrenceks.org/ utilities/home (785) 832-7878 Public Library lawrence.lib.ks.us (785) 843—3833 Lawrence Transit System lawrencetransit.org (785) 864-4644
By the Numbers* Population: 90.811 Percentage of adults with high school diploma: 95.1 Percentage of adults with bachelor’s degree or higher: 52.8
Lawrence, the county’s capital and largest city, has rich traditions of art, education, fitness and dedication to public spaces.
Percentage of homes speaking first language other than English: 11.7 Median household income: $44,713 Median house value: $176,500 *Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Municipal Court lawrenceks.org/ legal (785) 832-6190 Parks & Recreation lawrenceks.org/lprd (785) 832-3450 Lawrence Visitor Information Center (eXplore Lawrence) explorelawrence.com (785) 856-3040 Lawrence Chamber of Commerce lawrencechamber. com (785) 865-4411 Lawrence JournalWorld ljworld.com (785) 843-1000
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Lawrence Must-See Lawrence can make a strong case for being the cultural capital of Kansas with its strong dedication to the arts, education and entertainment. There is much to see and do and soon you will have your favorite regular venues, but here are some suggestions for your first day-outs. 1) Downtown district: Lawrence boasts one of those rare exceptions—a historic downtown district that remains the heart of a city. Centered on Massachusetts Street (or “Mass. Street”), the area features local-owned boutiques, bookstores, restaurants and music venues as well as several offices and city departments. If you are coming by car, look for the city parking garage on the 900 block of Vermont
Street (across from the Arts Center) and spend the day exploring downtown. 2) The Levee: Lawrence’s early development was tied to the Kansas (or “Kaw” River) and it continues to be a focal point of recreation for residents. Joggers and bikers love the levee trail along the river’s north side while families and the university crew teams often gather at Burcham Park, along the south side of the river. 3) Booth Family Hall of Athletics: Catch up on the University of Kansas Jayhawk sporting history at this on-campus museum (some might call it “shrine”) open to the public. 2015/2016
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New to Lawrence You’re not the only thing new to Lawrence. This past year, the community has seen three new, large construction projects: 1) A new public library, opening in downtown Lawrence—this is the result of a voter-approved $18-million bond. The library opened in July 2014 and extends borrowing privileges for the Lawrence library or the Kansas State library system to residents of Douglas County. 2) Rock Chalk Park is an enormous, new sports complex in northwest Lawrence, operated jointly by the City of Lawrence and the University of Kansas and focusing on individual fitness activities as well as sporting events. 3) An extended-stay, high-rise hotel next to the Lawrence Arts Center, Marriott TownePlace is part of a trend in the past few years of a revitalized focus on urban living in Lawrence. Also coming this year is the 9del loft project in the Warehouse Arts District of East Lawrence—urban living in one of the city’s hottest-growing cultural centers.
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Flocks o f D o u g l as C o u n t y Story by Darin White | Photography by Mark and Tree Mangan
Whatever your interest, there’s probably a gathering to welcome you Once, it was friends, families and maybe a fraternal or faith-based organization at the center of people’s lives. These are still important elements, of course, but in recent years people have increasingly found fellowship through groups centered on a common interest: dancing, art, biking, weaving, etc. Sociologists have called this the “urban tribe” phenomenon. We prefer to think of these groupings as “flocks”—open to new members and eager to explore a shared interest. Often flocks will bring together individuals who might otherwise have no common connection, and that is the magic of them. The Douglas County area has an endless amount of opportunities to share an interest with like-minded souls. What’s your flock?
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Douglas County is rich in groups whose members share a common interest such as, clockwise from top, Lawrence Creates Makerspace, Lawrence Mountain Bike Club and the Lawrence Tango Club.
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Check out the daily “Events” listings in the Lawrence Journal-World, online at lawrence.com or at explorelawrence.com For seniors, grab a copy of Douglas County Senior Center’s 60 and Better Look for public postings at the Lawrence Public Library and on their website lawrencepubliclibrary.org Sport leagues, exercise classes and courses can be found through links on each of the city’s parks and recreation departments 2015/2016
Lawrence Creates Makerspace Lesa Weller, the gallery manager for this group of diverse artists, describes her organization’s mission as giving artists from all walks of life an economic opportunity and creative support. “If you want to create, you can do so,” says Weller. Her group has 100–200 members and offers classes and tools for stained glass, woodworking, metalworking, stone carving, photography or electronic art such as 3-D printing. The space, at 512 E 9th St. in Lawrence’s newest art district, is accessed by members of the group each day, and open to the public as a gallery from 5–9 p.m. on the final Friday of each month.
Lawrence Mountain Bike Club Whatever your skill level, the Lawrence Mountain Biking Club has a ride for you. Weekly activities feature a Friday night ride at Lawrence’s river trail, and a Wednesday night ride at Clinton Lake trail. In addition, the group gathers for a scheduled Thursday evening allinclusive ride where the pack keeps pace with the slowest rider. When not pedaling, club members gather to build and maintain trails or to travel to other areas of Kansas to camp and ride. Leader Art King says he enjoys mountain biking with this flock “because trails attract so many diverse groups of people. Trails allow you to meet people you just wouldn’t run into.”
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Lawrence Tango Club If you’re a master, or simply wanting to learn more about tango, then this is the group for you. Because the dance is participatory by its very nature, it creates a wonderful blend of longtime county residents and students from the University of Kansas. “Tango is a social dance, not a performance,” says Jean Farnsworth, a Lawrence resident who has helped facilitate the group, along with her husband, Eric. “It’s about the social interaction with you and your partner, and the connection. It’s improvised, not choreographed.” The group holds regular dance sessions on Monday evenings at Signs of Life bookstore in Lawrence, starting at 7 or 8 p.m. depending on the season. Lawrence Tango Club also provides lessons during the final Friday of most months.
Lawrence Nerd Nite The Lawrence chapter of the global organization Nerd Nite started in 2011. Local co-founder Emily Ekete, a socialmedia guru who livetweets each meeting, describes the gatherings as “fun, learning, knowledge sharing and community endeavors in a low key, TED Talk-y setting outside of the University.” The presentations, held on the second Wednesday of each month, have included speakers on topics such as goat farming, air guitar, live action role-playing and everything in between.
Kaw Valley Fiber Guild Since 1971, the Kaw Valley Fiber Guild (KVFG) has gathered for presentations by guest speakers and the chance to swap advice with like-minded knitters and crafters. The regional group is part of the Kansas Alliance of Weavers and Spinners, which is part of the Midwest Alliance of Weavers and Spinners. Member Diana Schoneweis describes the organization as a “sharing group” dedicated to keeping the art of weaving and spinning alive through fellowship and mentoring.
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EVENTS A seasonal guide to some of the annual favorites in your new home county.
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Lied Season Opens Photograph by Lawrence Journal-World
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Each fall, the region’s premier venue for national and global cultural performances lines up a season that delights with a mix of Broadway, classical music, children’s performances, dance … and plain amazing. The 2015-2016 season includes the legendary rock band Kansas, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Mamma Mia!, Popovich Comedy Pet Theater and more.
Haskell Indian Art Market september 12-13, 2015 h a s k e l l . e d u / h i a m
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It’s agritourism for the entire family on the first full weekend of October as dozens of Douglas County farms on both sides of the Kansas River (and beyond) open up to guests, demonstrating the daily work of a farm, the temperament of llamas and the people behind local food. A ten-dollar bill will get you entrance for as many people as you can fit into one vehicle, leaving plenty of spare change to take home fresh produce, crafts or baked goods.
This market is one of the region’s largest venues for Nativeauthentic crafts, jewelry, artwork and more. Held on the grounds of the Haskell Indian Nations University, the market also treats guests to musical performances and Native dances in full regalia.
Rev it Up! Hot Rod Hullabaloo September 26, 2015 r e v i t u p c a r s h o w . c o m
This annual celebration of hot rods and hot-rod culture brings together music, plenty of good eats and a convergence of rat rods, muscle cars, street sass, exotics and classic autos. Held in Lawrence’s South Park region, this high-octane event is also a charity fundraiser. Photograph by Pitts Photography
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One of Lawrence’s biggest-growing holiday traditions, Zombie Walk invites anyone to come dressed up in zombie attire (and there’s always several clever, original theme-zombie costumes) to parade (limp, moan, stagger) through Downtown Lawrence. Nobody is ever eaten, and all participating zombies donate cash or canned goods to a designated charity.
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Baldwin City’s generous canopy of trees takes center stage at this two-day festival, held on the second weekend of each October. In addition to experiencing the natural beauty of the fall leaves, guests can enjoy musical performances, craft booths, food stalls, a quilt show, marching bands and a parade.
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Participants dress up as some version of Santa or an elf, or something entirely in-between, and progress through Downtown Lawrence, hopping from bar to bar. But the progression is nothing that will land anyone on the naughty list—all participants are expected to abide by crowd-friendly guidelines (Santa’s Rules) and make a charity donation a part of their participation.
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For over 90 years, the University of Kansas School of Music has delighted audiences with a performance of secular and sacred holiday music. The vespers are actually a series of concerts, some free and some open through ticket purchase with a range of choral, organ, brass performances and even a few sing-a-longs.
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KU JAYHAWK BASKETBALL GAME winter 2015-2016 k u a t h l e t i c s . c o m
Taking in a basketball game at University of Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse is a magical convergence of decades of sporting tradition, fanatically loyal crowds, top-level collegiate talent and a legendary venue. Welcome to Jayhawk Nation! Now, get out there and Rock your Chalk!
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Each year, some of the region’s top artists and creative teams decorate and donate a holiday tree for charity. Traditional and Kansas-themed trees make regular appearances, but anything goes and there is always one entirely novel tree-decorating sensation.
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What happens to the farmers’ market when the season ends … it only gets bigger. Growers from across the county gather to bring in holiday-themed home crafts such as wreaths and arrangements, but also loads of canned goodness and other taste delights such as cheese, biscotti, pickled mushrooms and more.
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In this battle-for-the-tiara, queen candidates are paired with a female impersonator to develop a stage act and stage swagger that will bring home several thousands of dollars for their charity. Empowering. Affirming. And a chance to see outlandishly creative acts, from a puppet “Flashdance,” to a dance duet with dolphins. 2015/2016
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This parade through Downtown Lawrence, nearly 30-years old, continues to grow bigger, better and greener with each celebration. Look for the always-ambitiously-extravagant Sandbar float and other extreme productions as well as small-scale family entries.
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It started out as a motorized art nouveau show in 1997 and has since evolved into one of Lawrence’s wackiest traditions as decorated car/ bike/pedestrian promenade through the Downtown region each May. Perennial favorites such as the Spaceship Car and the Recycle Cycle delight audiences, and more fun comes in seeing what new creations will line up for the parade each year.
Photograph by Mark and Tree Mangan
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If the University of Kansas Jayhawks basketball teams are battling their way through the NCAA tournament, work slows, social engagements are set around game times, and everyone holds their breath. Even if you aren’t a big sports fan, you can embrace the electric atmosphere of watch parties at bars, restaurants and homes and participate in the community-wide jubilation.
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What’s the first sign of spring? Fierce, crack-of-dawn competition for that first good crop of kale and those freshly baked pies. Starting out in April, the farmers’ market seasons include regular venues in Baldwin City, Eudora and Lawrence, where the state’s oldest continually running market expands into a three-times weekly event as the season reaches full bloom.
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A distinctly KU tradition. For more than 20 years, retired professor Ted Johnson has led students, staff, faculty members and the public on a walking tour through campus on “stop day,” the first day after classes close for the spring session. Johnson provides a wealth of background with weighty discussions. For example, a stop by the law school building segues into the theme of “Civilization is measured by the extent to which people obey unenforceable laws.”
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TERRITORIAL DAYS
Douglas County became the funk capital of Kansas in 2015 when George Clinton swept into town to headline this annual event. The Lawrence Arts Center has grown this celebration into a major cultural happening with films, forums, music and more.
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When was the last time that you and every other kid in the city gathered to race turtles? Exactly. And that’s just one of the reasons to attend Lecompton’s Territorial Days, an annual mid-June celebration that explores community pride along with the region’s pivotal role in the fight for Kansas’ entry into the Union. Even if your turtle doesn’t race away with the trophy, he/she has given you a wonderful excuse to visit the city’s museums and cheer on practically the entire town as they march by in the parade.
Cyclists from across the nation arrive for a two-event weekend featuring a challenging circuit race followed by a high-paced criterium through Downtown Lawrence. This cycle-savvy city brings out crowds to support the racers and shows up en masse for the Friday night opening celebration featuring music, children’s races and street sprints.
Red Dog’s Dog Days (Summer) june - August 2016 r e d d o g s d o g d a y s . o r g
You think summer is for sleeping? For 33 years, Ed “Red Dog” Gardner has been waking up county residents to lead them in a series of early-morning stretches and runs. The event is held yearround, but the summer sessions are the most popular. Sweat and a sense of accomplishment are always a given.
Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships Photograph by Jason Dailey
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The state’s best roots and bluegrass musicians arrive for loads of free competition performances around Lawrence’s South Park gazebo. This free event is a treat for all generations.
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We know it’s a time to celebrate, but we take the goat contest seriously. We make the pie-baking contest delicious … and deadly competitive. And we put on what is arguably the state’s best, mostcontested demolition derby. This is the place for funnel cakes, tribute bands, whirly rides, bright lights and one cool county.
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You still might be your dog’s best friend, but an entire swimming pool full of cool water and other canines runs a close second. At the end of each summer swimming season, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department opens its outdoor aquatic center to anyone and their dog for a day of swimming. Some regulations apply for safety, but tails will be wagged.
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Prairie Moon Waldorf School
Marking its 10-year anniversary in 2015, Prairie Moon Waldorf School is just one of several private education programs flourishing in Douglas County parallel to, and feeding into, a strong system of public schools. Concentrating on early childhood and grade school education (but launching a middle school program for its second decade), Prairie Moon follows the integrated Waldorf method, affiliating with Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) and Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN). Prairie Moon’s location in a rural setting just north of Lawrence allows the school to develop one of its core beliefs that personal education and development should be based in part on nature’s rhythms and cycles.
Students at Eudora Elementary create art projects under the direction of a group of parent volunteers.
EDUCATION Essentials Baker (785) 594-8325
Photograph by Lauren King
bakeru.edu
Education Resources Kansas State Department of Education 120 S.E. 10th Ave., Topeka (785) 296-3201 ksde.org
Baldwin City Public Schools USD 348 (785) 594-2721
Professional Learning Communities (State Board of Education) and home school resources
Eudora Public Schools USD 491 (785) 542-4910
Bishop Seabury Academy 4120 Clinton Parkway (785) 832-1717
usd348.com
eudoraschools.org
Lawrence Public Schools USD 497 (785) 832-5000 usd497.org
Perry-Lecompton Public Schools USD 343 (785) 597-5138 usd343.org
ku.edu
Haskell Indian Nations University (785) 749-8404 haskell.edu
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Prairie Moon Waldorf School 1853 E. 1600 Road (785) 841-8800 prairiemoon.org
Pre-K through eighth grade
seaburyacademy.org
Raintree Montessori School 4601 Clinton Parkway (785) 843-6800
Sixth grade through twelfth grade, college preparation
raintreemontessori.org
Toddler through sixth grade
Century School Inc. 816 Kentucky St. (785) 832-0101
St. John Catholic School 1208 Kentucky St. (785) 843-9511
centuryschool.org
Ages 3 to 12, secular with individualized academics
Corpus Christi Catholic School 6001 Bob Billings Parkway (785) 331-3374 corpuschristilks.org
Pre-K through eighth grade
Lawrence Arts Center Preschool 940 New Hampshire St. (785) 843-2787 lawrenceartscenter.org/arts-based-preschool
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Pre-K through sixth grade
Veritas Christian School 256 N. Michigan St. (785) 749-0083 veritaschristianschool.org
Kindergarten through twelfth grade
HEALTH
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (785) 505-5000 lmh.org
County’s health and emergency services hospital 2015/2016
Photograph by Jason Dailey
University of Kansas (785) 864-2700
Lawrence Montessori School 5005 Legends Drive (785) 840-9555
Spotlight Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Lawrence: 200 Maine St., Suite A Eudora: 1310 Winchester Road (785) 843-9192
Headquarters Counseling Center 211 E. Eighth St., Suite C (785) 841-2345, (888) 899-2345 in Baldwin City
Mental health services
Trained crisis counseling
CLO (Community Living Opportunities) 2113 Delaware St. (785) 865-5520
Health Care Access Clinic 330 Maine St. (785) 841-5760
bertnash.org
clokan.org
Non-profit services for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) Cottonwood Inc. 2801 W. 31st St. (785) 842-0550 cwood.org
Connecting people of all ages with developmental disabilities to area services.
DCCCA Inc. 3312 Clinton Parkway (785) 841-4138 www.dccca.org
Prevention/treatment of alcohol and drug problems
Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice 200 Maine St., Suite C (785) 843-3738 kansasvna.org
Home health care and hospice
Douglas County Senior Services (DCSS) 745 Vermont St. (785) 842-0543 dgcoseniorservices.org
Photograph by Jason Dailey
Senior health, social and resource information
Haskell Health Center 2415 Massachusetts St. (785) 843-3750
headquarterscounselingcenter.org
healthcareaccess.org
Health care for uninsured/lowincome individuals
Independence Inc. 2001 Haskell Ave. (785) 841-0333 independenceinc.org
Independent living resources for disabled
Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC) 913 Tennessee St., Suite 2 (785) 842-3088 www.kabc.org
KU Child & Family Services Clinic 2021 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Ave. (785) 864-4416 ku.edu/~kuclinic
Affordable mental health care for children and families
KU Psychological Clinic 340 Fraser Hall, 1415 Jayhawk Blvd. (785) 864-4121 psychclinic.ku.edu
Affordable mental health care
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department 200 Maine St., Suite B (785) 843-0721 ldchealth.org
Community health program center
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tiny-k Early Intervention 2619 W. Sixth St., Suite B (785) 843-3059
Outpatient health services for American Indian community
Services for young disabled
Vic White, coordinator for Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Fit for Life program, works with a group of volunteers to provide physical therapy training for groups of mostly seniors.
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Operation Wildlife
The wild animal rescue group
Located just over the northern border of Douglas County, Operation Wildlife nonetheless serves as the county’s go-to facility in rescuing and reviving injured feral animals. A nonprofit organization founded by two volunteers and run through the efforts of donations and support from surrounding communities, Operation Wildlife rescues literally thousands of animals each year. Operation Wildlife also houses a core group of ambassador animals—rescued creatures who have been restored to health, but whose injuries prevent them from surviving in the wild. They make frequent appearances at area nature events and at schools. Photograph by Bill Stephens
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Lance Rake, professor of industrial design at the University of Kansas, has worked with his students and a start-up manufacturing plant to develop a new breed of bamboo bicycles.
Willow Domestic Violence Center 1920 Moodie Rd. (785) 843-3333 willowdvcenter.org
Domestic crisis; prevention and support
TRANSPORTATION Essentials Lawrence Transit System – the “T” (785) 864-4644 www.lawrencetransit.org
Citywide bus system partnering with University of Kansas transport services
Amtrak Passenger Station (800) 872-7245 413 E. Seventh St., at the Santa Fe Railway Station amtrak.com
Jayhawk Taxi (785) 843-8294
jayhawktaxionline.com
GTS Taxi (785) 842-8294
Gtslawrence.com
RECREATION
Lawrence Parks & Recreation 947 New Hampshire St., Suite 200B (785) 832-3450
Lawrence-Douglas County Bike Plan Resource guide, info and maps to commuter/recreational cycling
lawrenceks.org/lprd
Senior Wheels (785) 865-6925
baldwinrec.org
lawrenceks.org/mpo/bicycle_planning
dgcoseniorservices.org/senior-wheels
County-wide, low-cost senior transport program
Transportation Resources Kansas City International Airport (MCI) 45 miles northeast of Lawrence via Interestate 70 East and Interstate 435 North (816) 243-5237 flykci.com
Lawrence Municipal Airport Hettrick Air Services Inc. 1930 Airport Road (785) 842-0000 www.lawrenceks.org/airport
independenceinc.org
Wheelchair accessible door-to-door weekday transport
Greyhound Bus Lines 2447 W. Sixth St. (785) 843-5622, (800) 231-2222 greyhound.com
Eudora Parks and Recreation 1630 Elm St. (785) 542-1725 eudoraparksandrec.org
Recreation Resources … List of public pools/lap swimming in Lawrence http://www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/ calendar/aquatics
City has four public pools, including 2 year-round locations
Red Dog Days University of Kansas Memorial Stadium and various locations reddogsdogdays.org
A massive, free community workout program
Lawrence Trail Hawks Clinton Lake, Kansas River trails and various locations lawrencetrailhawks.com
Community of trail and ultramarathon runners
Lawrence Bicycling Club lbc-cycling.com
Cycling enthusiasts and riding groups
Sports Pavilion Lawrence Opened in October 2014, this massive sports facility is also part of a larger complex hosting soccer, softball and track and field facilities for the University of Kansas. Outdoor amenities include tennis courts, walking trails and a pond while indoor facilities feature a gymnastics area, indoor soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, a weights room, an indoor track, exercise machines and more. The pavilion is open to all residents of Douglas County and frequently hosts area sporting tournaments and camps. Photograph by Bill Stephens
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Independence, Inc. (785) 841-0333
Baldwin City Parks and Recreation 715 High St. (785) 594-3670
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Richard Ebel
Baldwin High School Track Coach Coach Richard Ebel has spent more than 40 years teaching kids to run faster, throw harder and jump higher and longer, but it wasn’t until more recently when becoming a champion required a completely different strategy. Diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Ebel fought off the illness and returned to his position. “It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do not being able to coach, not being able to be around those kids,” he says. He’s picked up to continue Baldwin’s winning record, assisting teams to four state championships in the last five years. His athletes have accumulated 15 event state championships, including the 4 by 400 relay the last five years, 4 by 800 relay and discus three of the last five, and the 400 meter dash and shot put two of the last five. But he keeps the competition in perspective. “I like to see if I can’t motivate that one individual to reach a goal or reach a level he or she doesn’t think is possible,” says Ebel. “That’s the biggest reward any coach can get. It’s not the number of track meets you win or the number of state championships. It’s seeing a kid who went to the next level and reached new heights.”
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Douglas County is home to a vibrant community of artists. Be sure to check out the galleries in Lawrence and Baldwin City, as well as the monthly Final Friday gallery tour in Lawrence. This work shows local artist Gregory Thomas’ interpretation of downtown Lawrence.
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Cider Gallery Fine art gallery
Surrounded by farms and savvy food growers, Douglas County restaurants are able to feature fresh and local foods as well as sophisticated fare. Here is one sample of morning goodness from The Roost in Lawrence.
cidergallery.com
Final Fridays Monthly tour of galleries and art venues facebook.com/FFLawrence
Lawrence Arts Center Galleries, classes and performances lawrenceartscenter.org
Lawrence ArtWalk Annual tour of artist studios in Douglas County lawrenceartwalk.org
Lied Center of Kansas National/world musicians and performers on stage lied.ku.edu
Lawrence Art Guild Gallery Gallery featuring local artists lawrenceartguild.org
Lawrence Mountain Bike Club lawrencemountainbikeclub.org
For casual and serious mountain bikers; weekly trail rides
Kansas Canoe & Kayak Association kansascanoe.org
A statewide organization with resources and links to local expedition providers and river launch sites
Free State Fly Fishers freestateflyfishers.org
Fishing organization with resources for local spots
Jayhawk Audubon Society jayhawkaudubon.org
Local chapter with programmed walks/outings
Alvamar golf course 18-hole courses, one for members and one for public alvamar.com
Photograph by Jason Dailey
Lawrence Country Club 18-hole course for members
lawrencecountryclub.com/pages/Golf/ golf-overview.html
Eagle Bend Golf Course 18-hole city-owned golf course for public
DINING
Lumberyard Arts Center Baldwin’s home for traveling/local exhibits lumberyardartscenter.org
Phoenix Gallery Downtown Lawrence art gallery phoenixgalleryart.com
SeedCo Studios Working art studios/gallery seedcostudios.com
Theatre Lawrence Community theatre venue theatrelawrence.com
Wonder Fair Experimental art gallery wonderfair.com
RELIGION Since the mid-1800s, Douglas County has been a refuge for a plurality of religious communities. While the majority of faith communities are Christian Protestant and Catholic, strong communities of Old German Baptist Brethren, Baha’i, Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist and other believers thrive. For a full religious directory with contact information and worship days/times, see the Saturday editions of the Lawrence JournalWorld.
Lawrence Originals Organization of local-owned, original restaurants lawrenceoriginals.com
Lawrence Restaurants Comprehensive listing of area restaurants by category lawrence.com/restaurants
Explore Lawrence Restaurant Listings CVB listing of area restaurants
explorelawrence.com/explore/eat
SHOPPING REGIONS Downtown Lawrence Plethora of trendy, local and delightful shops www.downtownlawrence.com
North Lawrence New center for antiques and rare home goods centered on 500-800 blocks of Locust Street South Iowa Street (Lawrence) Big-box national chain stores 23rd Street (Lawrence) From Massachusetts to Iowa Street, blend of national chains and localowned mall stores
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The Lawrence Public Library focuses on reading but also features innovative sections such as an interactive teen center and a music recording studio open to the public.
Lawrence Public Library A new era
After voters approved an $18-million renovation project, Lawrence opened its new public library in the summer of 2014 and has seen the facility grow into a widely used public square and event space as well as the spot to find a new book or movie. Lawrence Public Library extends borrowing privileges to all Douglas County residents, who can also take advantage of programs at the Eudora or Baldwin City libraries (including affiliate membership in regional library associations that exponentially expand the scope of materials available for loan). For a yearly fee of $20, residents can also register for borrowing privileges at the University of Kansas library system. Photography by Bill Stephens
LIBRARIES
Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. (785) 843-3833 lawrencepubliclibrary.org
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Eudora Public Library 14 E. Ninth St. (785) 542-2496 eudora.mykansaslibrary.org
Baldwin City Public Library 800 Seventh St. (785) 594-3411 baldwin.mykansaslibrary.org
Watson Library (University of Kansas) 1425 Jayhawk Boulevard (785) 864-8983 lib.ku.edu/locations/watson
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1 Spot Has k e l l ’ s C u l t u r a l C e n t e r Story by Suzanne Heck | Photography by Mark and Tree Mangan
Haskell Indian Nations University Cultural Center 155 Indian Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 832-6686
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday through Friday, or by appointment Cost: Free, but donations accepted Haskell Indian Nations University is located at 23rd St. and Barker. The Cultural Center is located just south of the entrance, in the university’s most recent structure, a modern log building.
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Part history museum and part research archive, the Haskell Indian Nations University Cultural Center offers a rare, authentic glimpse into local and national Native history
There are not many places where people can find authentic, contemporary and historical stories about, and by, NativeAmerican people. That’s why a visit to the Cultural Center at Haskell Indian Nations University is a must, and when time allows, you should also take in the university’s walking tour of the campus. Native Americans from across the United States have arrived to study at Haskell since 1884. A living history, if you will, the university began as a boarding school, part of the government’s campaign to forcibly replace Native traditions with American culture. Though it continues to receive funding from the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, Haskell now thrives as an educational institution and a stronghold of preserving and discovering traditions from across Native nations. Haskell also holds the distinction of being one of only two intertribal accredited universities in the United States dedicated to serving citizens of all federally recognized tribes. In 2015, approximately 800 students attended the school and represented approximately 150 out of the 566 federally recognized tribes. Chances are the students of today learned about Haskell from their parents
or grandparents, and on down the line. Haskell’s Cultural Center is a focal point for the university, and its exhibits provide an overview to the school’s history—told in its own voice. Jancita Warrington, the center’s director, describes the center’s mission as being able to describe Haskell’s history “in a holistic way.” The center also houses Haskell’s archives and research rooms with access for researchers by appointment. On the outside of the center is a Garden of Healing, composed of various native plants that have been used in traditional healing ceremonies. Another area holds a veterans’ memorial, including a tribute to veteran mothers and a wall commemorating NativeAmerican soldiers. While at the Cultural Center, pick up the pamphlet and map for the university’s walking tour, which begins across the street from the center and takes visitors across 320 acres and by historic buildings and landmarks, including the Haskell Arch and Memorial Stadium built in 1926, Hiawatha Hall built in 1898 (and used as a chapel and auditorium) and the 1908 bandstand gazebo that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Haskell Cultural Center is a perfect starting point for a walking tour of the Haskell Indian Nations University campus.
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Three things to see inside the Haskell Indian Nations University Cultural Center 1. History of Haskell • Focus on Haskell’s founding as a coercive boarding school • Narration of change into an institutional trade school • Chronology of growth into a bona fide, Nativecentric institution of higher learning. 2. Woodlands Exhibit • Located in the center of the main viewing room, this section displays mannequins wearing regalia from nations originating in the Great Lakes areas of North America. • The Woodlands tribes represented in the exhibit include Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Ojibwe, Oneida, Winnebago Ho-Chunk, Omaha, and Sac and Fox. • The exhibit also includes short descriptive narratives about the clothing and photos from 1800s to the present that show people wearing their regalia during formal ceremonies. Some of the narratives include personal stories regarding the history of the items displayed. 3. Frank A. Rinehart Collection of Photographs • Rinehart was a late1800s and early-1900s photographer who took more than 500 glassplate negatives and 1,200 platinum prints, creating the nation’s largest collection of Native-American photographs at the time. • Haskell acquired the collection, putting some photographs on display and preserving others.
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