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 I want to remind everyone that Lawrence 4th Fest is now in full swing and will continue all the way until 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 5th. To learn more about the many activities taking place this year, click here.
If you are visting for the festival, remember that the City of Lawrence is just minutes from downtown Indianapolis and is a great place to live, work and raise a family.
We are proud of our award-winning schools, affordable housing, exceptional parks and fascinating history.
Sincerely,
Paul Ricketts, Mayor |
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Our City is a Pioneering Healthy Community!
 The City of Lawrence has been selected as one of 18 communities in America by the Center for Disease Control as a “Pioneering Healthy Community”. We are a pilot community to create policies and to create an environment to encourage each of you, and your families to be more active and to eat better.
Click on the Pioneering Healthy Communities logo to see what tools we have to assist you in your personal quest to be healthier.Census 2010 – You Count!
 Over the next few months, you will be hearing more about the Census through the media, newsletters, and our Web site. Your participation in the 2010 Census is vital because it determines the amount of federal funds our city will receive. These funds are important because they are used to support everything from road construction to the hiring of additional police and firefighters. Please make sure that in the 2010 Census... you count!!!
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Friday, July 3 | 8:00 AM | | Observing Independence Day (All City Offices Closed) | | | | City offices will be closed in observation of Independence Day. There will be no trash pick-up on Friday, July 3rd. The scheduled pick-up date will be Monday, July 6th. | | 11:00 AM | | Carnival Rides & Vendors Open (Community Park) | | | | Join us in Community Park July 1-5 for our annual Fourth of July Festival from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | | 5:00 PM | | Lions Club Fish Fry (Community Park) | | | | Join the Lions Club for their annual fish fry from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | | 6:00 PM | | 5-Star Bash (Community Park - Music Stage) | | | | Join us for in Community Park for this free concert. | | 8:00 PM | | Don Stuck Band (Community Park - Music Stage) | | | | Join us in Community Park for this free concert. | | 10:00 PM | | Healing Sixes (Community Park - Music Stage) | | | | Join us in Community Park for this free concert. |
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Road Closing Notification Lee Road will be closed between 56th Street and 59th Street starting Wednesday, July 1st and should be re-opened by Monday, July 6th. Access will be open for local traffic only. Lawrence Police Department to Seek Edward J. Byrne Grant The Lawrence Police Department is participating in the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application process in order to purchase much needed equipment. Please read the entire story to learn more. Summer Safety Tips With summer rapidly approaching, we have several tips on our Web site that you can follow to make sure you have a safe summer. Fireworks in the City of Lawrence Consumer fireworks in the City of Lawrence may only be used on user’s private property between 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29, 30, July 1 – 3, and 5-9; July 4 between 10 a.m. and 12 a.m. midnight. Curfew for Minors Summer break is soon approaching, which means many teens will be out and about during the evening hours. When is it time to go home? Curfew for minors under the age of 15 years is 11 p.m. everyday. » More
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