Nickie Harding is the 4H Youth Development agent for Douglas County, Kansas State Research and Extension. She and her son, Hunter, shared their experiences with the county 4H program. 4H got started as an agriculture… Read More »Young People Learning Life Skills
Our own Kate Campbell and Maggie Chipman are enthusiastic members of the New Generation Society of Lawrence (NGLS). NGLS serves retirees and active seniors with life long learning opportunities, social events and philanthropy. The organization… Read More »Connecting with Friends and Community
Tom Harper is a local Realtor with a love for homes in the older neighborhoods. He is a member of the Lawrence Modern Group, which was formed to raise appreciation of mid century and modern… Read More »An Appreciation for Historic Houses
Girl Scouts has a proud history of providing personal development opportunities for girls. The movement was started in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low in Savanna, Georgia with eighteen girls. She wanted girls to build friendships… Read More »A Learning Organization for Girls
Representatives of United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV) spoke of the many projects and activities sponsored by the storied organization. Judy Riling, Director of Donor Engagement, and Kathy Smith, Vice President of Douglas County Initiatives,… Read More »A Whole Family Approach
