Lawrence Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Council panels meet on safety, budget

From Lawrence News

• Adult Learning Center wins statewide award Lawrence Public Schools announced its Adult Learning Center earned recognition for Outstanding Performance during FY26, ranking first among 84 state-funded programs in two performance measures at the State Directors of Adult Education 2026 Conference.Lawrence News

Happening Thu, Oct 29

• 6:00 p.m.: Zoning board meets Thursday evening The Lawrence Zoning Board of Appeals convenes Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. to take up pending zoning cases, per the city's calendar.City of Lawrence
• 6:30 p.m.: City Council personnel panel meets Thursday The City Council's Personnel Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:30 p.m., the city's calendar shows.City of Lawrence
• 7:00 p.m.: Budget and finance panel meets Thursday night The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., according to the city's calendar.City of Lawrence
• 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.: AA meeting held Thursday at library An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the History Room at Lawrence Library.Lawrence Public Library

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 5:00 p.m.: Halloween trick-or-treating set for Saturday Lawrence's Halloween festivities are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5 p.m., per the city's calendar.City of Lawrence
• Sat, Oct 31, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Library hosts Trunk or Treat Saturday Lawrence Library hosts a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 31, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the library.Lawrence Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Library offers candy corn craft Saturday Lawrence Library's Activity Center hosts a Halloween Candy Corn Craft program Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to noon.Lawrence Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Library plans fall stories and crafts Tuesday Lawrence Library's Activity Center offers a fall-themed stories and crafts program Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Lawrence Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Art gallery opens 'In Good Company' Tuesday Lawrence Library's Art Gallery presents the exhibit 'In Good Company' Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 7 to 8 p.m.Lawrence Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m.: Friends of library meet Wednesday morning The Friends of the Lawrence Library meet Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. in the library's meeting room.Lawrence Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Library trustees meet Wednesday evening The Lawrence Library Board of Trustees meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Lyceum.Lawrence Public Library

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