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The Tour of Lawrence 2014 Needs Your Help!

June 11, 2014 /

Think about Volunteering – Sign Up Online – Volunteers are needed for shifts on June 28^th & June 29^th

Shifts & volunteer check in locations:

Saturday (June 28) @ Spencer Art Museum (Mississippi Street)
shift 1: 8:00am — shift 2: 11:30am — shift 3: 2:30pm

Sunday (June 29) @ 8th & Mass
shift 1: 7:30am — shift 2: 10:30am — shift 3: 2:30pm

For more information about the volunteer duties and FAQ visit http://www.touroflawrence.com/volunteers.php

Thank you for you interest in volunteering with the Tour of Lawrence. Volunteers are the driving force of any large community event, and your participation makes the Tour of Lawrence possible. For more information contact volunteer coordinator Lauren James at [email protected].

Does Your Kid’s Helmet Fit Correctly?

April 23, 2014 /

Bike accidents are the second leading cause of serious injury in school-age children. Head injury is the leading cause of bicycle-related death and disability. The great news is that bicycle helmets can reduce these risks by 85%.

This video by Lawrence Fire Department helps citizens understand the importance and safety of wearing a helmet while riding a bike. It’s worth a look!

Lawrence is a Great Place!

February 13, 2014 /

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce put together a great video of why people love it here in Lawrence and one of our own Ride Lawrence bike racks is featured at the 1:02 point!

Lawrence Commission to receive Community Health Plan presentation

December 3, 2013 /

During the Lawrence City Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 3, commissioners will receive a presentation of the Roadmap to a Healthier Douglas County: 2013-2018 Douglas County Community Health Plan.

LiveWell was involved in the development and implementation of two of the five priority areas of the plan: access to healthy foods and improving rates of physical activity. The Roadmap also addresses mental health, access to health services and addressing poverty and lack of jobs.

The following members of the Community Health Plan Steering Committee will make the presentation:

David Ambler, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Board
Erika Dvorske, United Way of Douglas County
Dan Partridge, Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department

The plan has been adopted by the Douglas County Commission and Eudora City Commission. The plan will also be considered by the Baldwin City Council tonight. Lecompton council members are expected to consider the plan at their meeting on December 16.

Please consider attending the Lawrence City Commission meeting tomorrow evening, December 3, to show your support. The meeting begins at 6:35 p.m. and will be held at Lawrence City Commission Meeting Room, First Floor, City Hall, 6 East 6th Street, Lawrence.