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Holiday Inn & Convention Center785-841-7077 | 200 McDonald Dr. www.holidayinn.com/lawrenceks

Just minutes away from Kansas University and area sports complexes, the Holiday Inn - Hotel & Convention Center offers 192 non-smoking, comfortable guest rooms with coffee makers and satellite TV. Room service options and a business center are available, as well as an abundance of other amenities including free parking and guest laundry facilities that will enhance your stay. The hotel offers two dining areas, the Heartlands Restaurant for breakfast and Paddy O’Quigley’s Pub and Grill for dinner and drinks.

Recreational choices for the entire family include a heated indoor pool, 24hr fitness center, Jacuzzi, miniature golf and game room. There is more than 14,000 square feet of 12 exceptional meeting/banquet facility choices that can host anything from a small business meeting to a large confer-ence or even an elaborate social affair.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 192• Non-smoking: 192• Suites: 1• Handicap-accessible: 8Amenities• Indoor Pool • Lounge• Restaurant • Pets Permitted (fees apply) • Wireless Internet

Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type)

Regency Ballroom Regency A, B, C or D Regency DI, DII or DIII Brazilian Ballroom Brazilian A, B, C or D Holidome Board Rooms Pre-Convene Area

Classroom Banquet Theater Reception Dining Rounds 450. . . . . . . . . . . . . 650 . . . . . . . . 1,000 . . . . . . . . . . 1,250. . . . . . . . . . 900110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 . . . . . . . . 20030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . 40 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 . . . . . . . . . 350 . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 . . . . . . . . 300 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . 8012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . 15use for registration, exhibits and breaks

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Howard Johnson785-842-7030 | 222 W. 6th Streetwww.hojo.com

110 clean, comfortable, spacious rooms, 51% non-smoking, 2 suites, satellite with premium movie channels and remote control, and in-room amenities including 14 pool-side rooms directly connected to a newly renovated outdoor pool area.

Conveniently located just off I-70 (West Lawrence exit). Minutes away from the University of Kansas, art galleries and the historic downtown shopping and dining district.

The Fiddle Leaf Cafe features fresh smoked meats, daily blue-plate specials and a great Sunday brunch. Relax with a cocktail and live entertainment at Duffy’s Lounge.Six meeting rooms including ballroom with dance floor are available to accommodate groups of 10-300. Audio-visual centers are included in most rooms.

Full catering and bar capabilities are available on and off property, “from black tie to BBQ” – call to arrange your custom menu.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 110• Non-smoking: 71• Suites: 2• Handicap-accessible: 2

Amenities• Outdoor Pool• Lounge• Restaurant • Pets Permitted

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Kansas/Jayhawk Rooms Jayhawk Room Kansas Room Haskell Room Oread Room Chancellors Room Board Room

Classroom Banquet Theater Reception Dining . . . . . . . . 230 . . . . . . . . . .350 . . . . . . . . . 350 . . . . . . . . . 400 . . . . . . 136 . . . . . . . . . .216 . . . . . . . . . 250 . . . . . . . . . 200 . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . .130 . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . .100 . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . . . . .60 . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . 100 . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . NA . . . . . . . . . NA . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . NA

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott785-841-2700 | 1 Riverfront Plazawww.marriott.com/lwcks

SpringHill Suites, located on the banks of the Kansas River, offers an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool/spa, exercise room, complimentary breakfast buffet, and Ricetta Artisan Chocolates located in the lobby. A full-service business center is located in the lobby, which includes “The Market” for snacks and forgotten items, open 24 hours a day.

Suite amenities include high-speed internet access, well-lit desk with a 2-line phone and voice mail, pull-out sofa, in-room microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee service. Meeting facilities accommodate 300, including a board room for 10. All meeting rooms include high-technology A/V systems with high-speed internet access. Catering is available.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 105• Non-smoking: 105• Suites: 105• Handicap-accessible: 5

Amenities• Indoor Pool/Jacuzzi • Fitness Center• Complimentary Breakfast

Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type)

Naismith Ballroom Naismith A Naismith B

Classroom Banquet Theater Reception Dining . . . . . . . . 175 . . . . . . . . . .200 . . . . . . . . . 300 . . . . . . . . . 200 . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . .75 . . . . . . . . . 125 . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . . . . .75 . . . . . . . . . 125 . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Best Western785-843-9100 | 2309 Iowa Streetwww.bestwestern.com

The Best Western of Lawrence is the perfect place for business or family fun. There is a lobby business center for our corporate travelers, equipped with a computer and printer. Enjoy our beautiful indoor pool and whirl-pool. We offer elegantly appointed guest rooms for your comfort, including king leisure, double/double, queen, large family-size rooms with a two-person whirl-pool. In addition, we provide a deluxe continental break-fast buffet each morning. Golf packages are available.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 101• Non-smoking: 72• Suites: 13• Handicap-accessible: 4

Amenities• Indoor Pool• Complimentary Breakfast• Pets Permitted

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Naismith Ballroom Naismith A

Theater . . . . . . . 25 (pool parties, lunches or business meetings) . . . . . . . 40 (can be converted to a sleeping room)

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The Oread785-843-1200 | 1200 Oread Avenuewww.theoread.com

The Oread is a unique and complete center for lodging, hospitality, business and social leisure activities in the region -- all at the north gate of The University of Kansas; The Oread contains two large banquet rooms perfect for weddings, large business and social gatherings, a business center with meeting and breakout rooms, and a theater with state-of-the-art audio/video equipment.

The ninety-nine guest rooms and suites feature granite bathrooms, individually controlled air, 50” flat screen televi-sions, laptop docking stations and complimentary Wi-Fi. Among The Oread’s lifestyle amenities are a fitness center, bars on six levels, including upper-level outdoor terrace bars and observation decks with wide-spanning views. And, convenient underground valet parking for easy access.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 99• Non-smoking: 99• Suites: 9• Handicap-accessible: 6

Amenities• Free Wi-Fi • Free 2 hour valet parking with restaurant or spa validation• CAVE Nightclub • 3 restaurants• Lemon Bliss Spa• Be Sweet Ice Cream shop• 1865 Uniquely KU

*The Oread, The Eldridge, and The Eldridge Extended

comprise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a

locally owned management company for the three prop-

erties, offering the finest in Lawrence hospitality.

The Griffith Ballroom The Hancock Ballroom The Hancock Library 5th Floor Terrace Media Room Gathering Room 1 Gathering Room 2 Gathering Room 3

Classroom Banquet Theater Reception Rounds . . . . . . . . 214 . . . . . . . . . .330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 . . . . . . 225 . . . . . . . . . .312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . 18 . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . .24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Hampton Inn785-841-4994 | 2300 W. 6th Streetwww.hamptoninn.com

The Hampton Inn, which is only two miles from Kansas University, offers a FREE hot breakfast, FREE high-speed internet, FREE local calls and FREE weekday newspapers. Each room offers a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and free HBO. The hotel also has an indoor pool, exercise room and whirlpool.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 89• Non-smoking: 81• Suites: 6• Handicap-accessible: 4

Amenities• Indoor Pool• Complimentary Breakfast

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Meeting Room Classroom Theater . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites785-749-7555 | 3411 Iowa Streetwww.zmchotels.com

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, a relatively new facility, offers hair dryers, coffee makers, two-line telephones with data ports and voice mail in every room. It also has a deluxe FREE hot breakfast bar, indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room, meeting rooms, game room and business center. Also located next to a movie theatre and many restaurants.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 78• Non-smoking: 70• Suites: 18• Handicap-accessible: 6

Amenities• Indoor Pool• Complimentary Breakfast

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Meeting Room A Meeting Room B Meeting Room C

Classroom . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . 20

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Quality Inn785-842-5100 | 801 Iowa Street www.qualityinnlawrence.com

Quality Inn has a great location which is just south of Interstate 70 and just off of Highway 59. Offers FREE wireless Internet access, a complimentary breakfast, and FREE newspaper. Quality Inn also features a heated out-door pool and meeting/banquet facilities.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 69• Non-smoking: 57• Suites: 3• Handicap-accessible: 2

Amenities• Outdoor Pool• Complimentary Breakfast• Pets Permitted

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Econo Lodge785-841-8410 | 2525 W. 6th St.www.econolodge.com/

Ideally located on Route 40, the Econo Lodge® hotel pro-vides easy access to several local points of interest. Popular attractions like the University of Kansas, Haskell Indian Nations University, Dole Institute of Politics museum and education facility, Liberty Hall convention center and the Lawrence Arts Center performing arts theater are all just minutes away from this Lawrence, KS hotel.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Rooms: 60• Non-smoking: 42• Suites: 0• Handicap-accessible: 2

Amenities• Outdoor Pool• Complimentary Breakfast• In-Room Web Access• Pets Permitted

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The Eldridge Hotel*785-749-5011 | 800-527-0909 701 Massachusetts Streetwww.eldridgehotel.com

For our out-of-town guests who wish to take in the hotel’s historic grandeur, The Eldridge Hotel offers 48 spectacular, beautifully renovated suites. In addition to the fabulous entertainment and personal touches, the hotel’s lavish accommodations provide the comfort of an elegant private residence. Mix and mingle in the TEN Restaurant and Jayhawker Bar. Lawrence’s vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment are only steps out-side the front door.

The hotel also offers five banquet rooms for private meetings or social events and full catering capabilites. Audio/visual equipment is available upon request.

Sleeping Rooms• Total Suites: 48• Non-smoking: 43• Handicap-accessible: 4

Amenities• Bar • Wireless Internet• Restaurant • Room Service• Valet Parking

Meeting Rooms (maximum capacity by seating type)

Crystal Ballroom Big 6 Room All-American Room Lawrence Room

Conference Room

Classroom Banquet Theater Dining . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . .140 . . . . . . . . . 150 . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . . . . . 90 . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . . . .36 . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . n/a . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . 12

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prise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a locally

owned management company for the three properties, offer-

ing the finest in Lawrence hospitality.

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The Eldridge Extended*785-749-5011 | 800-527-0909 201 W. 8th Streetwww.eldridgehotel.com

Located just one block away from the Eldridge, the Extended offers all the amenities of the Eldridge with the convenience of home. Eight extended stay suites and ample meeting space is the perfect place for long-term business travelers or conferences. Each room offers a com-fortable setting complete with a kitchenette, onsite laundry services and Eldridge staff.

Banquet services and full service meals are available.

Modern audio/visual equipment is available upon request.

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prise The Olivia Collection. The Olivia Collection is a locally

owned management company for the three properties, offer-

ing the finest in Lawrence hospitality.

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Abe & Jake’s Landing785-841-5855 | 8 E. 6th Streetwww.abejakes.com

This former barbwire factory, built in 1892, was renovated and reopened in 2000 as Abe & Jake’s Landing. Located in beautiful downtown Lawrence overlooking the Kansas River, the Landing includes an art gallery, coffee shop and old-fashioned soda fountain. The main area includes a stage, dance floor, full bar, small pond and fountain. Abe & Jake’s Landing makes for a truly memorable experience. Catering welcome.

Meeting Rooms• Henley Room: 60 people• Mid-Level Mezzanine: 50 people• Stage/Dance Floor

Alvamar Country Club 785-842-0004 | 1809 Crossgate Drivewww.alvamar.com

Offering a variety of spacious meeting rooms, Alvamar Country Club is located on beautiful Alvamar Golf Course. Alvamar features 18 holes of private golf and 18 holes of public golf with driving range. The course has been ranked as one of America’s top 100 public courses.

Meeting Rooms• Bar and Grill: 80 people• Dining Room: 300 people• Jayhawk Room: 40 people• Mezzanine Room: 60 people• Sunflower Room: 30 people

Photo courtesy of Mark Hutchinson

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Camelot II785-331-2227 | 1117 Massachusetts StreetLocated in beautiful downtown Lawrence, Camelot II is an ideal location for all types of functions. It features a beautiful hardwood dance floor, elegant chandeliers and a pressed metal ceiling. Catering service available or outside catering welcome. A/V equipment and a big screen TV are provided.

Meeting Rooms• Dance Floor: 314 people

American Legion785-842-3415 | 3408 W. 6th Streetwww.legion.org

Food services provided. No outside food allowed. Full-service bar opens to small meeting room, dining room and lounge, or can be set up in the Assembly Hall.

Meeting Rooms• Assembly Hall (available Tue-Fri): 250 people• Dining Room: 80 people• Lounge: 80 people• Small Meeting Room: 40 people

Castle Tea Room785-843-1151 | 1307 Massachusetts Streetwww.castletearoom.com

The Castle Tea Room has reopened as a special events venue after extensive restoration & enhancement; updated with exquisite interiors, a new patio com-plete with exterior restrooms and a catering kitchen. Depending on set-up events held inside can accom-modate up to 150 people; the patio can accommodate between 150-250 and can be covered with a canopy.

Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Various Parties, Dinners, Meetings, Conferences, etc. can all be accommodated. For more information: castleks@gmail.com.

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Dole Institute of Politics785-864-1418 | 2350 Petefish Drivewww.doleinstitute.org

The Dole Institute, established at KU in 1997 to honor the former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee, is designed to encourage student participation and citizen involvement in public service. The Institute houses Dole’s papers, the world’s largest collection associated with a congressional leader. The Dole Institute’s interactive exhibits trace the career of Senator Dole and Kansas’ colorful past.

No wedding receptions.

Facilities• Hansen Hall: 350 people• Simons Seminar Room: 120 people• Rhodes Conference: 16 people

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Douglas County Fairgrounds785-749-1737 | 2110 Harper Street

Reservations may be made up to one year in advance. All parties must comply with Douglas County Fairground rules and regulations. The Douglas County Fairgrounds are closed on all holidays. Kitchen facilities are available in two buildings. Monday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Facilities• Buildings 1 and 2 (L-shape connecting buildings):

180 people each or 360 people total• Building 21 (10,000 sq. ft.): 500 people• Open Pavilions/Pole Barns (six individual buildings

under a steel roof with open ends)• Rodeo Arena (outdoor): 2,000 people

The Eagles Lodge785-843-9690 | 1803 W. 6th Street

Outside catering is welcome.

Meeting Rooms• Ballroom: 334 people• West Room: 300 people• Basement: 234 people

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Free State Brewing Co.785-843-4555 | 636 Massachusetts Streetwww.freestatebrewing.com

The Free State Brewing Co. opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in Kansas in more than 100 years. Located in a renovated inter-urban trolley station in historic downtown Lawrence, Free State offers fresh menu specials daily created by top chefs along with their award-winning beers.

Meeting Rooms• Beer Hall (non-private, non-smoking, available

Sunday evening through Thursday afternoon): 20 people (upstairs); 50 people (downstairs)

• Board Room (private): 20 people

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America785-841-2240 | 1421 Research Park Drivewww.gcsaa.org

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is the professional association for the men and women who manage and maintain the game’s most valuable resource – the golf course. The GCSAA National Headquarters offers a tiered-seat auditorium and multi-purpose room, complete with A/V equipment and big-screen TV.

No wedding receptions.

Meeting Rooms• Auditorium (tiered): 75 people• Multi-purpose Room: 40 people

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KU Alumni Association785-864-4760 | 1266 Oread Ave.www.kualumni.org

The Adams Alumni Center, located on the beautiful KU campus, is an ideal spot for meetings, lectures, dinners, weddings and receptions. Depending on the configura-tion and event, the Center can hold up to 250 people. All rooms include wireless Internet access, and audiovisual support equipment is available.

Please note, only Jayhawk Society ($100-150) and life members ($1,000-1,500) of the Alumni Association may rent the facility for non-University related functions. Membership to the Association is open to all, and a KU degree is not required to join. Please inquire with Bryan Greve about joining or updating your membership.

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U-ShapedRoom Floor Banquet

with Buffet Classroom Conference

Conference Reception Theatre

Carruth Conference Room 1st - - - 10 - - -

McGinnis Library 1st - - - - - - -

Music Room 1st - - - - - - -

Paul Adam Lounge 1st 40 36 24 20 18-25 50 40

Phillips Board Room 1st - - - 26 - - -

Summerfi eld Room 1st 96-108 80-90 60 60 40 Single 125 135 60 Double

Adams Lounge 2nd 30 30 30 30 30 30 30

All-American Room 2nd 40 36 24 20 18-25 50 40

Bruckmiller Room 2nd 96-108 80-90 60 42 40 Single 125 135 60 Double

Seymour Pub &Brock Dining Room 2nd 44-46 44-46 - - - 50 40

All-American &McGee Rooms 2nd 80 72 48 40 27 100 80

Bruckmiller &McGee Rooms 2nd 136-148 116-126 84 62 - 175 175

Bruckmiller, McGee &All-American Rooms 2nd 192-200 160-170 108 82 - 250 225

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Lawrence Arts Center785-843-2787 | 940 New Hampshire Streetwww.lawrenceartscenter.com

The Lawrence Arts Center invites visitors to share in a community’s creative expression. The Center, designed and built for arts programs, offers dramatic, functional spaces for exhibitions, performances and arts-education. The three-story, 40,000-square-foot center features a sweeping glass and steel facade, large public lobby, performance theater, art studios, classrooms and galleries.

Meeting Rooms• Theatre (tiered): 300 people • Classrooms• Main Lobby • Exhibition Galleries• Lower Lobby

Lawrence Community Theatre785-743-7469 | 1501 New Hampshire Streetcommunity.lawrence.com/CommunityTheatre/

Tiered theatre seating available for training sessions and meetings with additional space downstairs, including bar.

Meeting Rooms• Meeting Room (downstairs): 75 people• Theatre (tiered): 159 people

Lawrence Parks & Recreation / Community Building

785-832-7920 | 115 W. 11th Streetwww.lprd.org

A variety of meeting spaces, classrooms, gymnasiums and outside sporting venues may be reserved. Facility is often used for family reunions, wedding receptions and birthday parties.

Meeting Rooms• Meeting Room: 350 people

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Lawrence Parks & Recreation / East Lawrence Recreation Center

785-832-7950 | 1245 E. 15th Street www.lprd.org

Half-price for not-for-profit groups.

Meeting Rooms• Classroom ($28/hr.): 125 people max.• Gym ($30/hr.)• Multi-purpose Room ($24/hr.): 50 people max.• Small Conference Room ($8/hr.)

Lawrence Parks & Recreation / Holcom Park Recreation Center

785-832-7940 | 2700 W. 27th Street www.lprd.org

Meeting Rooms• Multi-purpose Room ($36/hr., half-price for

not-for-profit groups): 75 people max.

Lawrence Public Library785-843-3833 | 707 Vermont Streetwww.lawrence.lib.ks.us

The Lawrence Public Library has two meeting rooms, the first holding up to 35 people and the second up to 98, and includes a video screen and small kitchen.

For non-profit organizations or clubs only.

No charge. Available by reservation through circulation desk.

Meeting Rooms• Auditorium: 98 people• Gallery: 35 people

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Lawrence Visitor Information Center785-832-7920 | 402 N. 2nd Streetwww.visitlawrence.com

The former Union Pacific Depot is home to the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. The center distributes information to visitors about Lawrence attractions, accommodations and special events. Tables and chairs are available.

Meeting Rooms• Multi-Purpose Room: 70 people

Liberty Hall785-749-1972 | 642 Massachusetts Streetwww.libertyhall.net

A renovated opera house located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence. Available for private events and concerts of all sizes. The theater includes a movie screen, 35mm projector, large stage and lighting. No sound system. Venue is often used for wedding receptions and reunions.

Meeting Rooms• Dance Studio (non-ADA): 50 people• Theater (balcony): 400 people (fixed seating)• Theater (main floor): 200 people (tables and chairs)

Lied Center of Kansas785-864-3469 | University of Kansashttp://lied.ku.edu

The Lied Center is a 2,020-seat performing arts center that brings the world’s most exciting performing arts events to the Lawrence community. In addition the Lied Center has space available for a variety of meeting and workshop functions.

Meeting Rooms• Dance Rehearsal Studio: 110 people• Upper Lobby/“Seymour Gallery”: 150 people

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The Lodge785-594-3900 | 502 Ames, Baldwin Citywww.baldwincitylodge.com

Located 15 miles southeast of Lawrence, the Lodge offers spacious rooms, mini golf, elk farm tours and a wildlife exhibit in the lobby. It also offers meeting/banquet facilities and a lounge area.

Meeting Rooms• Meeting Room: 90 people / 75 for sit-down meal

National Guard Armory785-842-7133 | 200 S. Iowa

Meeting Rooms• Conference Room/Exhibit Space (6,000 sq. ft.): 300

Maceli’s785-331-2096 | 1031 New Hampshire Streetwww.macelis.com

Located in historic downtown Lawrence, Maceli’s offers a private dining room for groups of 40 and a 6,000-sq.-foot party room for full-service meals that accommodtes up to 400. There is also a staffed coat check and lounge area.

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Signs of Life785-830-8030 | 722 Massachusetts Streetwww.signsoflifegallery.com

Located in the heart of downtown Lawrence, Signs of Life offers two unique gallery spaces as well as a small conference room. The South Gallery can accommo-date up to 60 guests seated, while the North Gallery can host a group of 100 comfortably seated. Rental rates and other details available upon request.

Pachamama’s

785-841-0990 | 800 New Hampshire Street www.pachamamas.com

Located in historic Downtown Lawrence, Pachamama’s is an urban escape nationally known for its innovative haute cuisine. With recently completed rental space, Pachamama’s can host your next event with elegance and class while serving gourmet cousine from a Zagat-rated fine dining restaurant.

Meeting Rooms• Alton Ballroom: up to 200 guests for a seated event;

a beautiful, completely unique space, with a polished wood dance floor, rustic brick walls, warm lighting and a natural stone bar. Offers full audio/visual capabilities.

• The Blue Room: up to 50 guests for a seated event; a modern and unique space also with rustic brick walls, warm lighting, and plush seating. Offers full audio/visual capabilities.

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Stony Point Hall

785-594-2225 | www.stonypointhall.com1514 N 600 Road, Baldwin City, KS

Stony Point Hall, located on a 150 year old farm South of Lawrence, offers an old dairy barn, cottage garden and wide open grass areas for your group event. Up to 400 guests can be accommodated in the temperature controlled, updated barn.

Taylor Barn785-842-3392 | 1827 East 1150 Roadwww.HistoricTaylorBarn.com

Built in 1879, this historically significant and country romantic venue can accommodate events from barn weddings, out-door receptions, family reunions, corporate events & picnics, to swimming in the stock tank by moon light.

Taylor Barn accommodates up to 100 guests and events can spill on to the lawn of the beautiful farm house, which will accommodate 200 plus. Provided: decorating including pipe & draping, transportation to and from the airport, full catering referral, set-up and clean-up, tent rental for receptions or dinning in the yard, beautiful pillared porch available including vintage rocking chairs, use of home for the wedding party or special guests, hay rides, and parking attendants among others.

Easily accessible from I-70. 10 minutes from downtown

Lawrence and Kansas University campus.

Spooner Hall/The Commons785-864-2343 | 1340 Jayhawk Boulevardwww.thecommons.ku.edu

Located on the main floor of Spooner Hall, the great hall and apse can accommodate a wide range of events. The facility can seat up to 200 for a lecture, or 100 for a formal dinner or performance.

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University of Kansas/Kansas and Burge Unions

785-864-4651 | University of Kansaswww.jayhawks.com/union

The University of Kansas offers multiple facilities to accommodate meetings, conferences or special functions ranging from international conferences and wedding receptions to meetings and banquets.

A variety of seating arrangements, full catering, audio-visual services, public address systems and Internet connections are available.

Requests are handled through the Administrative Office located in the Kansas Union. Reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, and room assignments are made according to the size and function of the event.

Kansas Union Meeting Rooms1. Alcove A: 14 people2. Alcove B: 12 people3. Alcove C: 12 people4. Alcove D: 20 people5. Alcove F: 14 people6. Alcove G: 14 people7. Alderson: 189 people8. Atrium: 100 people9. Ballroom: 1,100 people10. Parlors: 1,100 people11. Parlor/Jayhawk: 1,100 people12. Big 12: 275 people

13. Centennial: 125 people14. Curry: 12 people15. English: 75 people16. Governor’s: 14 people17. Hawk’s Nest: 100 people18. International: 30 people19. Jayhawk: 175 people20. Kansas: 250 people21. Malott: 125 people22. Oread: 20 people23. Parlors (A/B/C): 140 people24. Parlor A: 25 people25. Parlor B: 40 people26. Parlor C: 75 people

27. Pine: 75 people28. Regionalist: 20 people29. Walnut: 40 people30. Wheat: 10 people31. Woodruff: 516 people

Burge Union Meeting Rooms1. Daisy Hill: 75 people2. Frontier: 300 people3. Pioneer: 175 people4. Rock Chalk: 20 people5. Sunflower: 175 people

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VFW Hall785-843-2078 | 138 Alabama Street

Meeting Rooms• Ballroom: 144 people

Van-Go Mobile Arts, Inc.785-842-3797 | 715 New Jerseywww.van-go.org

Watkins Community Museum785-841-4109 | 1047 Massachusetts

Meeting Rooms• Community Room; tables and chairs provided

This arts-based social service agency provides year-round after-school and summer job-training programs to high needs and under-served youth. Having recently completed a two year renovation they now have rental space for meetings of all sizes.

Meeting Rooms• Warehouse (2700 sq. ft.): 270+ cocktail reception; 200+ seated• Gallery (1700 sq. ft.): 170+ cockail receiption; 120+ seated• Meeting Room: 20 at oval table• Computer Lab 12 IMAC computer stations• Catering Kitchen

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS

KU Museum of Natural HistoryDyche Hall, University of Kansas CampusThis nationally recognized museum studies the life of the planet and seeks to discover, document, and share knowledge of the Earth’s biological diversity and natural environments. The museum contains a panora-ma of North American plants and animals that presents realistic scenes of wildlife from the arctic coasts to the tropical rain forests. Several dinosaur fossil exhibits are on display as well as millions of insects and other inver-tebrates and thousands of plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mammals and birds, both living and extinct.

Contact: 785-864-4540, www.nhm.ku.eduCost: Recommended $5 donation for adults; $3 for children; free for museum members, KU students, faculty and staff, children 6 and underHours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday Closed New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving; Friday after Thanksgiving; December 24, 25, 31

Spencer Museum of Art1301 Mississippi Street, University of Kansas CampusEleven galleries showcase one of the most compre-hensive university art collections in the United States. Collections include Rossetti, Homer, O’Keefe, Benton and Chihuly.

Contact: 785-864-4710, www.spencerart.ku.eduCost: Free (Donations accepted)Hours: 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Saturday; Open until 9pm on Thursday; Noon-5pm, Sunday;

Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics2350 Petefish DriveLocated in a striking 28,000 square-foot structure on KU’s West Campus, the Dole Institute opened in July 2003. The Institute houses exhibits tracing half a century of Kansas and American history. A 23-foot stained glass American flag forms the backdrop to displays including Dole’s World War II uniform, as well as other artifacts, videos and historic photographs. In addition, the building serves as a research center; Dole’s personal papers comprise the world’s largest congressional collection.

Contact: 785-864-4900, www.doleinstitute.orgHours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Saturday; Noon-5pm, Sunday Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

The University Theatre15th Street and Naismith Drive, University of Kansas CampusKU’s internationally renowned University Theatre offers a wide array of classical, musical, and contempo-rary productions in three major series- The University Theatre for Young People Series, plus the popular Kansas Summer Theatre. The University Theatre is housed in Murphy Hall. Visually stunning production and high-quality student performances are two of the hallmarks of KU theatre productions. Murphy Hall is located at the corner of 15th Street and Naismith Drive on the KU campus.

Contact: 785-864-3982, www.kutheatre.com

Booth Family Hall of AthleticsAllen Fieldhouse, University of Kansas CampusThe Booth Family Hall of Athletics, located inside Allen Fieldhouse, features some of the great athletes who once played for the Jayhawks. From Danny Manning and Lynette Woodard in basketball, to Jim Ryun in track, the University has had many excellent athletes grace its campus. Memorabilia from past Jayhawk teams, players and coaches are on display.

Contact: 785-864-7050Cost: Free

CampanileUniversity of Kansas CampusMusic created in this 53-bell tower can be heard throughout the University of Kansas campus. Witness the operation of this giant instrument, housed in an inspiring monument, dedicated as a World War II memorial. You will have your own private concert.

Contact: 785-864-3835 Cost: Free Time: 30 minutesNote: There are many steps to get to the top of the bell tower, but the music is just as sweet from the ground level.

Lawrence Arts Center940 New Hampshire StreetThe Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region by providing an extensive calendar of exhibi-tions, performances and classes. Housed in spacious, new quarters, the Arts Center is the hub of arts activi-ties in Lawrence. The new Arts Center has two galleries that feature exhibitions by area and nationally known artists. The 300-seat theatre and two dance studios are some of the Center’s most active areas and are home to the professional Prairie Wind Dancers.

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Classes and workshops, available to the public, are offered in fully equipped studios for drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and printmaking.

Contact: 785-843-2787Cost: Varies with programHours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-3pm, Saturday

Watkins Community Museum of History1047 Massachusetts StreetThis museum specializes in exhibits dealing with Lawrence history. One exhibit is “Early Settlement,” which displays the area history as an 1850s Free State fortress. The exhibit concludes with the tragic climax of Quantrill’s Raid on Lawrence, August 21, 1863. Also displayed is “The Basketball Man: James Naismith,” the inventor of basketball and KU’s first coach. Ironically, Dr. Naismith is the only Jayhawks coach ever to have a career losing record.

Contact: 785-841-4109Cost: FreeTime: 30-45 minutesHours: 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Wednesday; 10am-9pm, Thursday;10am-5pm, Friday; 10am-4pm, SaturdayNote: First part of tour is upstairs.

Clinton Lake MuseumBloomington Park, Clinton LakeSmall museum that features two permanent exhibits, “The Underground Railroad in Douglas County” and “The First 20 Years,” highlighting the early history of Clinton Lake. Other temporary exhibits focus on local transportation, agriculture and veterinary medicine. Call to schedule a tour.

Contact: 785-748-0800Time: 1 hour

TOURS

Self-Guided ToursTake yourself on one or all three of the following self guided tours or call the CVB to arrange a guided tour to meet your group’s needs. Brochures are available at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center.

The Lawrence CVB also offers iTours you can download yourself from our website to your MP3 Player, or rent one at the Visitor Information Center to take on your journey around the city.

Quantrill’s Raid: The Lawrence MassacreThis tour focuses on what some historians call the bloodiest single event of the Civil War. Retrace William Clark Quantrill’s fiery path through Lawrence as he and 400 pro-slavery guerrillas burned most of the “Free State Fortress” in 1863. Begin at Oak Hill Cemetery then visit sites and markers and see homes and build-ings that survived the raid.

House Styles of Old West Lawrence This unique tour walks you through a variety of Architecture in Old West Lawrence. These homes were not built only to accommodate basic housing needs, but these homes were built to make statements of wealth and prestige. The houses include many differ-ent architectural styles that include Classical, Victorian, Modern, Colonial, Neoclassical, Gothic Revival and many more. Several of these houses survived Quantrill’s raid. This 126 home historic district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood was also recently a finalist in the “America’s Prettiest Painted Places” contest.

Historic Trails of Douglas County, KansasThe Santa Fe and Oregon Trails were two of the most historic wagon trails that led west. Gold seekers, fur traders, explorers, settlers, and others frequented the trails until after the Civil War ended making room for the railroads. By the 1870s, the wagon trails had become obsolete only leaving history to follow. Take a driving tour and follow the Oregon Trail and/or the Santa Fe Trail through its path through Douglas County.

University of Kansas Campus TourTour one of the most beautiful campuses in the coun-try. You will learn about the long, proud history of the University of Kansas.

Contact: The Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau, 785-856-5285Cost: FreeTime: Length of time can be flexible to accommo- date group’s interests and time constraints. Please allow at least 45 minutes.

Berry Plastics Corporation2330 Packer RoadEver wonder how plastics are made? Find out first-hand as you tour this plant. Tours are given year-round. Call ahead to make arrangements with human resources. Should avoid wearing high heels or slick soled shoes.

Contact: 785-842-3000Cost: FreeTime: 45 minutesHours: 8am-5pm, Monday - FridayNote: Maximum of 30 people per group.

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Pendleton’s Farm Tour1446 E. 1850 RoadSee how this local farming family grows their regionally famous asparagus and hydroponic tomatoes. Don’t miss Karen’s beautiful cut flower garden, which has been featured in Midwest Living magazine.

Contact: Karen Pendleton, 785-843-1409Cost: Varies, call for detailsTime: FlexibleNote: The vegetable tours are available April through June. Flower tours are available all summer.

Reuter Pipe Organ Factory1220 Timberedge RoadReuter is one of three main manufacturers of pipe organs in the United States and was established in 1917. See first-hand the entire process of making a pipe organ. Reuter has produced pipe organs for churches all over the U.S. and countries throughout the world.

Contact: 785-843-2622Cost: Call for more detailsHours: 8-11am, 1-2:30pmTime: 1 hourNote: This is a walking and standing tour. Must call ahead.

Free State Brewing Company636 Massachusetts StreetThis building on Sixth and Massachusetts streets in downtown Lawrence started out as a trolley car barn. It then became a bus station, before it became Lawrence’s first legal brewery in Kansas since Prohibition. Find out the secret brew for their popular beers.

Contact: 785-843-3512, www.freestatebrewing.comCost: FreeTime: 30-45 minutesHours: Call for arrangementsNote: First part of tour is up stairs.

Waxman Candles 609 Massachusetts StreetExperience the fine art of candle making as Lawrence’s own “Waxman” shows you the ropes. Pick up one of the wonderfully scented candles to take home.

Contact: 785-843-8593Cost: FreeTime: 40 minutes-1 hourNotes: Tours are available from August through December, 11am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Group size is typically10-30 people, larger groups can be accommodated with advanced notice. Reservations are required.

Midland RailwayHigh Street, Baldwin CityThe Midland Railway operates excursion trains on a line originally constructed in 1867. Trains cover a 20-mile round trip from Baldwin City via Norwood to Ottawa Junction traveling through scenic eastern Kansas farmland and woods using vintage railway equipment. The railway is a completely volunteer-staffed, non-profit, common carrier railroad operated to preserve and display transportation history as an educa-tional demonstration.

Contact: 1-800-651-0388, www.midland-ry.orgHours: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and summer holidays (with special runs in April, May and September)Note: Call for departures. By reservation only.

RECREATION

GOLFAlvamar Public Golf Course785-842-1907 | 1800 Crossgate Drivewww.alvamar.comThis beautiful 18-hole course is one of the top 100 pub-lic courses in the nation. The Kansas Open is held there annually because of its championship layout. It is a par-72 course and is open year round.

Greens Fees: Call for current ratesHours: 8am-dark, weekdays; 6:30am-dark, weekends

Eagle Bend Golf Course785-748-0600 | 1250 E. 902 Road This new 18-hole golf course is located in southern Lawrence below the Clinton Lake Dam. It is a par-72 course with a golf learning center, featuring two prac-tice holes, a driving range, putting and pitching greens.

Greens Fees: Call for current rates

Lawrence Golf and Country ClubLawrence Country Club Pro Shop785-843-2938 | 400 Country Club TerraceThis newly redesigned private course features 18 beautiful holes of challenging golf. Membership reciprocated with other area private clubs. Call for tee times and arrangements.

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Orchards Executive Golf Course785-843-7456 | 3000 W. 15th StreetThis 9-hole course contains five par-3 holes and four par-4 holes, making it a par-31 course. Open all year.

Greens Fees: Call for current ratesHours: 7am-dark

BOWLINGJaybowl Recreation Center785-864-3545 | 1301 Jayhawk BoulevardStudent Union, University of Kansas CampusLocated in the KU student union, this recreation center is open to everyone. It features 12 lanes of bowling, numerous video games, and billiards. Party packages and bowling supplies are also available.

Royal Crest Lanes785-842-1234 | 9th and Iowa Streets Lawrence’s largest bowling center featuring 40 lanes. Also offers a full service bar, arcade, fresh food, and glow-in-the-dark putt-putt.

WATER RECREATIONLawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center785-832-7990 | 727 Kentucky StreetStudent Union, University of Kansas CampusAvailable to all groups, this state of the art mini-water park features two slides, a separate diving well, cement depth area from zero to two feet for sunbathing, foun-tains for children, sand area with jungle gym features, concession area, shade structures and more.

Cost: Call for detailsHours: Varies with season, open 7 days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day

Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center785-832-SWIM | 4706 Overland DriveThe Lawrence Parks and Recreation Indoor Aquatic Center is a $9 million family aquatic center. The Indoor Aquatic Center’s pools hold 850,000-gallons of water and features a 10 lane, 50-meter competition pool with diving well and underwater classroom; a separate fam-ily pool with zero-depth entry, water slide and interac-tive children’s play features; meeting rooms; shower/locker rooms and a concession area. Both pools are heated all year round. Locker rooms and all pools are fully accessible by both ramp entry and lift. Submersible wheelchairs are available.

Clinton Lake7,000 surface acres of water for boating, sailing, fish-ing, picnicking, hiking, and camping are available at Clinton Lake. It is located 3 miles southwest of Lawrence on Clinton Parkway. There are several differ-ent entities that handle different parts of the lake.

Clinton Lake State Park785-842-8562 | 798 N. 1415 Road

Corps of Engineers785-843-7665 | 872 N. 1402 Road

Clinton Lake Marina785-749-3222 | PO Box 3427, Lawrence KS 66047Hours: 7am-7pm

City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation785-832-7920

Lone Star Lake665 E. 665 RoadLonestar Lake is the oldest man made lake in Kansas. This gorgeous lake is open to paddle boating, row boat-ing, canoeing, fishing, cookouts, and picnicking. It is located 12 miles southwest of Lawrence.

SPOUSE ACTIVITIES

Wine TastingLearn the art of wine tasting with Dan Blomgren. He will introduce your group to a variety of wines and pass along a few hints on selecting and ordering that per-fect wine. Sample the wines with crackers and cheeses picked especially to compliment the wines.

Contact: Dan Blomgren, 785-331-4242Cost: VariesTime: Varies

Karen Pendleton’s Dried Flower WorkshopsIn addition to the Pendleton farm tour, Karen can give a slide show presentation and workshop to your group on how to dry your own flowers, what to grow, and show you how to arrange them.

Contact: Karen Pendleton, 785-843-1409Cost: Varies, call for detailsTime: Can be arranged to meet your group’s needsNote: Available June through March

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Lawrence Farmers Market800 Block of New Hampshire Street—Saturdays11th and Vermont Streets—Tuesdays, ThursdaysSavor the sights, sounds, and smells at the oldest Farmer’s Market in Kansas. Pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade jams, baked goods, or fresh flowers for souvenirs.

Contact: Downtown Lawrence Association, 785-842-3883Cost: FreeTime: 1 hourHours: May-November: 4-6:30pm, Tuesdays May-August: 6:30-10:30am, Saturdays September-November:7:30-11:30am, Saturdays

Lawrence Arts Center 785-843-2787 | 940 New Hampshire StreetThe Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region by providing an extensive calendar of exhibi-tions, performances and classes. Housed in spacious, new quarters, the Arts Center is the hub of arts activi-ties in Lawrence.The new Arts Center has two galleries that feature exhibitions by area and nationally known artists. The 300-seat theatre and two dance studios are some of the Center’s most active areas and are home to the professional Prairie Wind Dancers and the Seem-To-Be Players Children’s Theatre Company. Classes and workshops, available to the public, are offered in fully equipped studios for drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and printmaking.

Cost: Varies with programHours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday; 9am-3pm, Saturday

Lawrence Community Theatre785-843-7469 | 1501 New Hampshire StreetFor more than 30 years, the Lawrence Community Theatre has entertained tens of thousands of spectators with its local productions. The theatre hosts workshops, classes, speakers, a script library and a troupe of enter-tainers is available for special performances at meetings and conventions. Group rates available for 15 or more.

Cost: Varies

DAY SPAS

Salon di Marco785-843-0044 | 733 Massachusetts Street

Lada Salon & Spa785-842-5232 | 4931 W. 6th Street, Suite 116

Absolu Salon & Spa785-856-1720 | 3727 W. 6th Street

Images Salon & Day Spa785-843-2138 | 511 W. 9th Street

Bello Salon and Day Spa785-841-4488 | 1420 Kasold Drive

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TRANSPORTATION

AIRLawrence Municipal AirportEquipped for corporate jets with two lighted runways (5,000’ and 3,900’) and an instrument-landing system. Charter service is available.785-842-0000

Kansas City International Airport (KCI)Forty-five miles northeast of Lawrence, KCI is served by most national airlines carriers. Airport limousine and shuttle service is available between Lawrence and KCI.

AIRPORT SHUTTLESKCI Roadrunner Express800-826-8294, kcir@KCIRoadrunner.comDrop-off and pick up at Lawrence Holiday Inn & Convention Center

AUTO RENTALHertz Rent-A-Car785-842-6297

Enterprise Car Rental785-842-8040, 785-842-2160

Ford Rental System785-843-3500

BUSGreyhound Bus Co.785-843-5622, 800-231-22222447 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Lawrence Transit System785-312-7054

CHARTERED BUS COMPANIESLawrence Bus Company785-842-0544837 Pennsylvania Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Crossroad Tours913-829-66441320 W. 149th, Olathe, KS 66061

Kincaid Coach Lines913-441-62009207 Woodend Road, Edwardsville, KS 66111

Arrow Stage Lines816-453-8272, 800-243-74763801 N. Skiles, Kansas City, MO 64161

Heartland Motor Coach Inc.785-312-7800

Laidlaw Transit Inc.1548 E. 23rd Street785-841-3594

KG Jefferson Charters & Tours2447 W. 6th Street785-843-5622

RAILAmtrak Passenger Service800-872-7245413 E. 7th Street at Santa Fe Rail Station

TAXILawrence Taxi Service785-842-8802

Heartland Transportation785-842-8294, 888-467-3729301 Maple, Suites B-C, Lawrence, KS 66044

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INVOCATIONS

Clinton Parkway Assembly of God785-843-7189

St. Lawrence Catholic Center785-843- 0357

First Baptist Church (ABC)785-843-0020

First Southern Baptist Church785-843-1818

St. John of the Evangelist ChurchCapuchin Franciscans785-843-0109

First Christian Church785-843-0520

Southside Church of Christ785-843-0770

Trinity Episcopal785-843-6166

Trinity Lutheran, ELCA785-843-4150

First Presbyterian Church 785-843-4150

United Church of Christ–Plymouth Congregational Church785-843-3220

Central United Methodist Church785-843-7066

First United Methodist Church785-841-7500

Christ Covenant Church785-842-5797

Immanuel Lutheran Church & University Student Center–LCMS785-843-0620

Lawrence Free Methodist Church785-842-2343

Lawrence Heights Christian Church785-842-1729

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church785-865-5777

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