Lawrence Central Rotary

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  • Lawrence Journal-World’s Chad Lawhorn Talks about the Town

    The Journal World's Chad Lawhorn spoke to LCR Nov 30th and talked about being a

    reporter in Lawrence since 1992 and the changes he's seen discussing everything from the South Lawrence Trafficway (one of his first stories) to the happenings at City Hall.

    Chad says from his bio, "I mainly cover city government and neighborhoods, but I've also previously served as business editor for the Journal World, and have undertaken a variety of first-person journalism projects. In parts of 2007 and 2008, I received some national publicity for a series of articles detailing how I purchased a handgun, received a concealed carry license from the state, and carried the weapon around for a few days."  Chad also writes the popular Town Talk on the LJworld.com's website. 

  • Lawrence Central Learns About Local Group that Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence

     

    Joan Schultz from Lawrence's Willow Domestic Violence Center came and spoke about how Willow Joan Schultz from the Willow Domestic Violence Centerprovides safe-shelter, peer counseling, advocacy and other services to survivors of domestic violence in Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson counties. 
     
     
    Founded in 1976, The Willow Domestic Violence Center was the first battered woman's shelter in Kansas. The Willow Domestic Violence Center provides over 274 women and children with shelter and services every year.
     
    The Willow Domestic Violence Center works towards peace in the world by elimination of violence in our communities. Therefore, The Willow Domestic Violence Center is dedicated to the empowerment of women and children, the creation of peaceful safe space; the promotion of equality and respect for all people; the appreciation of difference; and the social action necessary to achieve these goals.
     
    Joan also handed out pamphlets about how the center and also had copies of their current WISH LIST.
     
    Local members asked her for a preview of their 2012 Red Shoe Calendar but she was pretty elusive about it… If you wish to order one you can click this link.

     

  • Coach Barry Hinson speaks at Lawrence Central

    Lawrence Central was treated to reminiscing from KU’ Barry Hinson.  He was named Director of Men’s Basketball Operations in May 2010. Prior to that appointment, he served two seasons at Kansas as the director of external relations for men’s basketball.

    Prior to coming to Kansas, Hinson was the head coach at Missouri State for nine seasons. While at Missouri State, Hinson guided the Bears to eight winning seasons, with four postseason NIT teams. He also had three of the 10 best RPI ratings ever to not make the NCAA Tournament, including being left out in 2006 with a 21 RPI.

    Hinson was the last coach at Missouri State to coach the team when it was known as Southwest Missouri State before it became Missouri State. Hinson finished at MSU as the fourth winningest basketball coach in school history with a 169-117 record.

    He knows this will be a tough season for KU, but is looking forward to it as always. “It’s like being with a team with the 800# Gorilla of the fans and the fieldhouse behind you.  It’s an amazing feeling.”

  • Lawrence Community Bike Ride Saturday, July 16 — Fun for the Entire Family!

    Lawrence Central Rotary, LiveWell Lawrence, Ride Lawrence and a host of others present a FREE community bike ride Saturday, July 16th 2011 to promote cycling as a part of a healthy lifestyle at the The Rotary Arboretum at Clinton Park (by the YSC Soccer fields)

    Here's more info:

    9AM to 11AM
    Arrive early to register or download the registration forms below.

    Three Rides to choose from (all using trails)

    1. ONE MILE EASY LOOP
    2. THREE MILE FAMILY RIDE (To the Clinton Lake overlook and back)
    3. EIGHT MILE RIDE
    (To Langston Hughes Elementary (SAG stop) and back with an extension option to head out to 1-70 and back for a total of about 12 miles with SAG stop.)

    OTHER ACTIVITIES:

    TRAINING WHEEL TAKEOFF
    Experts help kids who are ready to take off their training wheels in a safe and fun environment
    SAFETY ZONE
    Safe Kids® will help facilitate bike-riding safety demonstrations and provide useful tips for riders and parents

    Helmets are required to participate.

    (there will be some available – so come out even if you do not own one)

    To download the required release forms click the appropriate links below. Everyone participating in the event must have a release. (We will also have them on hand the day of the event.)

    CLICK HERE for the Adult Release form
    CLICK HERE for the Minor Release form (Parental consent required)

    Community Bike Ride Flier

    A hearty thanks to the following organizations for helping us put this event together:

  • Tour of Lawrence This Weekend

    This weekend! The Tour of Lawrence is a weekend of individual Pro-AM USA Cycling races,  children’s races/events & live music organized in partnership with Free State Racing and promoted and made possible by the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau held July 1-3, 2011 in the city of Lawrence KS.

    The Lawrence Central Rotary is sponsoring the Kids Play Zone Friday night's Sprints at 8th and Mass and Sunday for the Crit at 9th and Mass.

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