Lawrence Central Rotary

Weekly Speaker; United Way of Kaw Valley
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’ll be joined by three members from the United Way of Kaw Valley – Angel Romero, Judy Riling, Kathy Smith – to learn about their important work to help individuals and families succeed with their lives.

Weekly Speaker; Lori Hanson
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
For those with a sweet tooth, join us for a presentation from Lori Hanson with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. We’ll even have a cookie tasting! (everybody knows the thin mints are the best…!)

Weekly Speaker; Tom Harper
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Tom Harper, local real estate agent and member of Lawrence Modern, joins us to provide information about their goal to “raise awareness of midcentury and modern architecture in Lawrence and promote its preservation to ensure that future generations of Lawrencians will have significant examples to appreciate and/or live in”.
For more information about Lawrence Modern, check out their website!

Weekly Speaker; New Generations
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Maggie Chipman and LCC Member Kate Campbell will be our speakers this week!

Thirsty Thursdays
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Mr. Brew’s Taphouse, 811 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Join your fellow Rotarians for fellowship and delicious food and beverages at Mr. Brews Taphouse!

Weekly Speaker; Nickie Harding
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Our speaker today will be Nickie Harding with the K-State Research and Extension Office in Douglas County! Nickie is the 4-H Youth Development Agent for the organization and has a strong passion for helping the young members of our community.

LCR Anniversary Dinner
2025-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
In lieu of our weekly meeting, we’ll be meeting at the Lawrence County Club on Wednesday, beginning at 5:30pm, to celebrate another year of the Lawrence Central Club!

Weekly Speaker; Michelle Sink
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Michelle Sink, District Governor Nominee with Rotary District 5710 , will join us Wednesday!

Weekly Speaker; Christina Castellano
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’ll be joined by Christina Castellano, Director of the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center!

Thirsty Thursday
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Mr. Brew’s Taphouse, 811 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Meet LCC members for fellowship at Mr. Brew’s Taphouse!

Weekly Speaker; Sarah Carnahan
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This Wednesday we’re joined by Sarah Carnahan with Meals on Wheels/Midland Care Connection to learn of the important work the organization does each and every day.

First Wednesday; Leticia Cole
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
LCC Member Leticia Cole will be presenting all about The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and how our club and the foundation provide support to students in our community.

Lawrence Rotary Arboretum Work Day
2025-05-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Lawrence Rotary Arboretum, 5100 W 27th St, Lawrence, KS, 66047, United States
Join fellow LCR members as we work with the City of Lawrence to keep the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum beautiful for years to come! Please bring some work gloves and a pair of closed toed shoes.

Weekly Speaker; Heather Schwenk
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Heather Schwenk with the Peace Corps will join us to provide an overview of the numerous opportunities they provide for those looking to serve abroad!

Weekly Speaker; LCR Community Foundation Presentation
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Members of our very own LCR Community Foundation will present to us!

Thirsty Thursday
2025-05-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Fields and Ivy, 706 E 23rd St, Lawrence, KS, 66046, United States
Join fellow LCR members at Fields and Ivy for fellowship, delicious brews and good eats!

Weekly Speaker; Michelle Shepherd
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’ll be joined by Michelle Shepherd with the Parkinson’s Foundation.

First Wednesday; Shelly McColm
2025-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
LCR President-elect Shelly McColm will present to us about her life and plans for her term as President for the 2026-2027 year!

Weekly Speaker; Carol Smith
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Wayne & Larry’s, 933 Iowa Street, Lawrence, 66044, United States
The University of Kansas Dean of Libraries, Carol Smith, will join us to present about the 100th anniversary of Watson Library!

**Meeting will be held at Wayne & Larry’s next week**

Weekly Speaker; Steve Lane
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
LCR Member Steve Lane joins us today to give information on the upcoming Community Bike Ride on Saturday, July 19th! View more information here.

Thirsty Thursday
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | 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!
