Lawrence Central Rotary

Thirsty Thursday
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fields and Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
Join fellow LCR members at Fields and Ivy for brews, eats and fellowship!

Weekly Speaker; Paige Robinson
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Paige Robinson, Community Engagement Director for Van Go Inc.

Weekly Speaker; Dustin Stumblingbear
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Mr. Stumblingbear joins us this week to speak about A Place for Everyone, the Douglas County Housing Initiative.

Weekly Speaker; Dustin Moore
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Dustin Moore with Artists Helping the Homeless, a local organization offering wraparound resources to homeless individuals within our community.

Weekly Speaker; Jason Booker
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Mr. Booker, Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Revenue Generation, at KU Athletics will join us to provide an overview of ongoing projects at KU.

Thirty Thursdays!
2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Fields and Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
As usual, we’ll be at Fields and Ivy from 5:30pm-7:30pm~. Join your fellow LCR Members for fellowship and refreshing beverages!

Lawrence Community Bike Ride
2025-07-19 08:30 - 11:00 | Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W 27th St, Lawrence, KS, 66047, United States
The Lawrence Central Rotary has set Saturday, July 19th, for this summer’s Community Bike Ride.

TWO rides to choose from (or skip the group and ride anytime)

FREE Helmets with complementary fittings

FREE Ride T-shirts (While supplies last)

Training wheel takeoff area

New Riders can take part in the Bike Rodeo and Safety Course

Lawrence Kid’s Calendar Fun Zone.

All rides and festivities begin at the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum located at 27th and Wakarusa by the YSC Soccer Fields.

(In the event of rain, the event will be held Sunday, July 20)

Weekly Speaker; Ruth Devitt
2025-07-23 13:30 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Ms. Devitt with Explore Lawrence joins us this week to speak about Unmistakably Lawrence!

Weekly Speaker; Rebecca Smith
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Rebecca Smith, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vice President/Strategy & Communications; LMH Health Foundation Executive Director, joins us today!

LCR Board Meeting
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Wayne & Larry’s, 933 Iowa Street, Lawrence, 66044, United States
Join members of the LCR Board as we discuss club business from the month of July. All are welcome to join!

First Wednesday
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-03 12:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States

Weekly Speaker; Ruth Ndwiga
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
We’re honored to be joined once again by Ruth Ndwiga, a member of Rotary Club of Embu, Kenya (District 921)!

Weekly Speaker; James Chiselom
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
James Chiselom, Executive Director of the Lawrence Community Shelter, joins us today to speak about his work and Lawrence and beyond. Mr. Chiselom was selected to be Executive Director in December, 2023, and past career experience includes work with the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Valeo Behavioral Health Care and more.

Pool Party!
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
In lieu of our usual Thirsty Thursday, we’ll be meeting at LCC for a pool party! We’ll provide the snacks and look forward to seeing you therw!

Weekly Speaker; Nancy O’Connor
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Nancy O’Connor, Executive Director of Growing Food Growing Health, joins us today. Ms. O’Connor’s organization aids with the operation of community gardens at schools and a local drug treatment center.

Weekly Speaker; Tiffany Utech
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Tiffany Utech, a Victim Services Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), joins us today. The mission of MADD is to “end drunk driving, fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking”. MADD was established on September 5th, 1980 in California after the death of Cari Lightner at the hands of an impaired driver.

Thirsty Thursdays!
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Fields and Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
As usual, we’ll meet at Fields and Ivy for delicious brews and fellowship!

Weekly Speaker; Michele Dillon
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Michelle Dillon with the Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging, a local organization offering services to older adults so they can maintain their independence through in-home services and more.

LCR Board Meeting
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Wayne & Larry’s, 933 Iowa Street, Lawrence, 66044, United States
All members are welcome to join our monthly board meeting at Wayne and Larry’s over lunch.

Weekly Speaker; Kyle Roggenkamp
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Kyle Roggenkamp, Chief Executive Officer of the Elizebeth B. Ballard Community Center, will join us to share more about the organization which provides services to vulnerable members of the Douglas County Community.

Weekly Speakers; Alex Lindsey & Scott Wagner
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Join us for a talk with founder Alex Lindsey & former LCR member Scott Wagner as they provide an overview of the West Bottoms Whiskey Company!

USD497 Snack Drive Sorting
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St., Lawrence, 66044, United States
Once again, we’re teaming up with the Jayhawk Breakfast and Lawrence Rotary Club’s to sort through all of the snacks purchased for the USD497 snack drive! Join us at Maceli’s from 5:30-7pm for socializing and snacks with fellow Rotary members.

Weekly Speaker; Kristen Shook
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Kristen Shook, program manager at Mirror, Inc., joins us to share information about their services, to include behavorial healthcare and prevention programs, among others.

Thirty Thursdays!
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Fields and Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
Join fellow LCR members at Fields and Ivy for tasty beverages and fellowship 🙂

Weekly Speaker; Shannon Kimball
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Today we’re joined by Shannon Kimball, 2024-2026 USD497 Board member.

LCR Foundation Board Meeting
2025-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Join members of the LCR Foundation board for a meeting immediately following our regular meeting.

Weekly Speaker; Maren Ludwig
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Maren Ludwig, Development Director at the O’Connell Children’s Shelter, joins us today to share more about their mission to help vulnerable children in need of safe and supporting housing.

First Wednesday
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Today we’re joined by Janis Bunker to receive an update on the 2025 Santa Rescue!

Weekly Speaker; District Governor Chuck Udell
2025-11-12 12:00 | KS
Today we’re honored to be joined by 2025-2026 Rotary District Governor Chuck Udell! DG Udell is a member of the Leawood, Kansas Rotary Club, is married to a Rotarian and is a third generation Rotarian!
