Every young person deserves someone they can talk to - really talk to - without fear of being judged or dismissed. Askable Adults provides that safe, open space. The new training program from Claire’s Community offers simple, practical tools for listening well, encouraging healthy conversations, and responding with care.

Learn more about this new opportunity that can benefit yourself and your community!

Free State High School sophomore student Laila Reetz earned the Youth of the Year title at the Boys and Girls Club ceremony last week. This event also recognized Woodlawn elementary student Jensen Aitken as the Junior Youth of the Year. Dating back to 1947, the Youth of the Year honors has become the Boys and Girls Club signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

Read more about this event on The Lawrence Times!

Hosted by K-State Extension in Douglas County the Kitchen Sale is an opportunity for community members to declutter their kitchen of their lightly used and cleaned kitchen supplies! These donations will be sold at $10 and under to the members of the community. Proceeds go toward the Extension Master Food Volunteers and their outreach efforts in Douglas County!

Donations are accepted March 2-20, 2026 and can be dropped off between 9am-4pm at the Douglas County Extension office, located at 2120 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046.

Celebrate an unforgettable night of connection, food and meaningful impact at Love Notes - a night for Valentines, palentines, and chosen family. You and your guests for the evening will enjoy handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, savor a chef-made dinner and dessert, enjoy live jazz, and be delighted by a barbershop quartet after the dinner.

This event is coming up quick so get your tickets today!

Saturday, Feb. 7th
5:00-8:00PM
1263 N. 1100 Road, Lawrence, KS

The Parent Project is a 10 week in-person class that gives parents, grandparents, and caregivers real tools to guide their strong-willed teens (ages 10 and above) and build healthy families.

This program runs every Tuesday from 5:30-7:00PM. To register contact parentproject@dgcoks.gov or call 785.331.1300.

Vendor registration is now open for the Leading Causes of Life 5K! We’re excited to see everyone together for a day of community, connection, and activities at this third annual event. To sign up as a vendor please click the button below.

Leading Causes of Life 5K and Festival
May 2, 2026 | 8AM - 11AM
Broken Arrow Park