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LAWRENCE GIVEBACK GUIDEWINTER 2011/SPRING 2012

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One of the most common things I hear as the founder of GiveBack is “What a great idea and a great program, but I always forget to use my card.” Hear-ing that always makes me cringe as I feel we are leaving money on the ta-ble for our charitable organizations. But with this exciting new option to use your mobile phone number rather than your plastic card, I am hoping that it will make participating in the program much easier for you. For those of you that don’t have a mobile phone or do

Lawrence GiveBack has gone

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Constance WolfeLawrence GiveBack founder

not want to make the switch, don’t wor-ry, you can still hang on to that card and use it if you want to. For those of you that do wish to make the switch to mo-bile, I think you will love the upgrade. If you are interested in making the switch to mobile, please go to www.lawrence-giveback.com for more information.

GiveBack has a new website! I think you will really enjoy the fresh new look of the site as well as the sim-ple navigation and information it pro-vides. You will find it updated with the latest happenings within Give-Back including: charitable organization events, festivals, races and golf tour-naments, as well as “deals”, specials, coupons and promotions at participat-ing merchants. You can go to the site and check your account to view chari-table donations, points and credit sta-tus along with your most recent transac-tions. You’ll even have the opportunity to opt-in to receive coupons delivered directly to your mobile phone. If you are out and about and can’t remember

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who the GiveBack merchants are, pull up www.lawrencegiveback.com on your phone and select “merchants.”

It offers a very clean and easy-to- read list of every business that participates. You can even select a category and it will tell you where to go. Say you’ve just spent a day of power-shopping at GiveBack merchants and raised tons of money for your chosen charity, plus you’ve earned BIG CREDIT on your account…and now you want to go spend it on some food. Simply go to www.lawrencengiveback.com on your phone, select “merchants” and hit the restaurant icon. It will list all of the great places to eat where you can spend that BIG CREDIT you just earned from your GiveBack shopping spree.

Everything you need! GiveBack has over 70 locations offer-ing everything from shoe stores to sew-ing shops, funky eclectic gifts, video games and paint-your-own pottery. We have home furnishings, electrical repair,

massage therapists and beauty sa-lons… you name it! And when you take your business to GiveBack merchants, your dollar carries about 30% more weight than other non-local and non-GiveBack merchants. Why? Because lo-cal merchants source their goods and services locally too (there are stud-ies on the GiveBack website that back this up) and GiveBack merchants have made direct charitable contributions to the tune of over $140,000 to the orga-nizations you chose and care about.

We hope that with new features like going mobile and giving the mer-chants more capability to engage with participants personally, the pro-gram will get even bigger in 2012.

If you are reading this and know nothing about this program or how it works, please refer to our web-site: www.lawrencengiveback.com.

Check out the new GiveBack website. Redesigned, streamlined, & darn attractive!


COntentsHow the GiveBack program works ......................................5

Participants tell you why GiveBack is so cool .....................6

Local charities tell you how GiveBack helps them ..............7

Merchants tell you why they love GiveBack ........................7

Why we our local merchants ...........................................8

Participating local merchants ..........................................9-29

Taste your town: The Lawrence Originals restaurants .....31-35

GiveBack and local charities: success stories ..............37-39

GiveBack and local charities: who you support ...........40-41

GiveBack and a self-sustaining Lawrence economy: Taking back Lawrence from Wall Street ........................42-45

LAWRENCE GIVEBACK GUIDEWINTER 2011/SPRING 2012

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How the Lawrence GiveBack program

WORKsWhen you register to become a Give-Back participant, you will select a charity that will benefit with each purchase you make at any GiveBack merchant. Not only are you helping local businesses by choosing to spend your money locally, you will be rewarded in two ways:

1) GB merchants make an auto-matic donation to the charity registered to your account

2) You earn points with every dollar you spend. Each time you cross the 200 point mark, $10 is added to your card that can be redeemed at any GB merchant!

Best of all, the program is FREE to par-ticipants. There is no fee to join and no additional spending required.

How do I become a participant?Head to lawrencegiveback.com and click the “Join Now” tab. You will be asked to register some basic informa-tion including the charity of your choice and your mobile phone number, which will act as your account number. Don’t have a mobile phone? Pick up a Give-Back card at Checkers grocery store or contact us!

now it’s even easier…Lawrence GiveBack has gone mobile!Previously, participants only had the op-tion of using the GiveBack card.* Now,

GB introduces a convenient cardless op-tion! You can simply provide GiveBack merchants your mobile phone number to act as your account with each purchase. Your points, rewards and charitable do-nations will be easily tracked without having to dig around your purse or wal-let looking for the card.

For those who are currently using a card and wish to make the switch to mobile, go to www.lawrencegiveback.com or any GiveBack merchant and register your card number and your mobile num-ber. This will connect the two numbers to keep the information on your card intact with your new account number. After each transaction made at a Give-Back merchant, we’ll send a text or email confirmation (depending on your com-munication preferences) to inform you of your updated points and charitable donation status.

* All GiveBack merchants will continue to accept the GiveBack card.


“Every time I use GiveBack, a donation is made to a local charity of your choice (at no cost to you!). Mine is Kansas Public Radio because I’m an avid listener and I know they rely heavily on listener support. With state budget cut threats, it’s espe-cially important to do my part. Plus I earn points toward future purchases. Who doesn’t like free money?”

Van, law student at KU

“I love Lawrence, I love a good pair of earrings, and I love animals. When I use GiveBack I earn credit toward future purchases at any of over 70 locally-owned businesses, my dollars stay in Lawrence, and a portion of every purchase goes toward my charity: the Lawrence Humane Society, so sweeties like Zeus find good homes!”

Heather, telephone system auditor

“GiveBack doesn’t cost me a thing, I earn store credit good at a great variety of locally-owned businesses, and Lawrence kids benefit from the art and music programs that these dollars help sustain (my charity of choice is Lawrence Public Schools). Who can argue with that? I think we’d be amazed by the impact if every-one in Lawrence used the GiveBack card!”

Alison, graphic designer

“I love the GiveBack program because it’s so easy.”

“GiveBack makes every purchase count.”

“When I use GiveBack, so many cool things happen!”


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“My customers like to come and spend their dollars with me because it will benefit something that they are excited to support.”Amber Nickel, owner of Pawsh Wash

“This is a unified way to give back to the community, where I can work with 70 other businesses, increasing my ability to service all sorts of organizations. It acts as a clearing house to make Lawrence a better place.” Dave Greenbaum, owner of Doctor Dave Computer Repair

“Lawrence Give Back is a great local organization. The most important thing is that all the money I help raise goes to local charities. When I do something with GiveBack, it all stays in Lawrence. It also gives me an opportunity to say I’m partnering with other companies in town to make it a better place to live and do business.” Matt Llewellyn, owner of 23rd Street Brewery

“It makes your job a lot easier when you’ve got everybody out there in the community raising money for you as a fundraiser. It’s great for people to learn about the charitable organizations in the community who aren’t as well known, or to learn again about places that have been around a long time like Health Care Access.”Sally Zogry, Health care access

“We’ve received several thousand dollars over the course of a few years from Lawrence GiveBack and it’s money that we would not have seen otherwise. Plus, it gets our name out among the GiveBack supporters as well.” Phil Wilke, Kansas Public Radio

Health care access


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to be a participating merchant or Lawrence GiveBack sponsor, a business must be independent and locally owned. The participating merchants have all made a commitment to make Lawrence a strong, healthy community. Before the program was developed, these local business owners made their own leaps of faith by going into business and making their dreams a reality. This takes courage, talent and risk. By building their own businesses, they build a local community which we all enjoy, while attracting visitors and increasing tax revenues that benefit each and every one of us.

One of the most crucial parts of our community is our local businesses. The differ-ence between locally owned stores and non-locally owned stores is huge – locally owned businesses keep money circulating in our economy, paying you, your friends and your neighbors’ salaries, whereas chain stores pull money directly out of our community and filter it to huge corporate headquarters thousands of miles away.

But Lawrence GiveBack merchants do more than just foster the unique flavor that makes Lawrence so special – they have committed to giving back to the charities in the community. By sharing a portion of their profits with over 100 Douglas County charities, these businesses have helped to raise over $140,000 to support our com-munity. Their generous acts of giving have benefited many different projects, from pets to housing projects to healthcare clinics, all of which do some amazing things for our community.

We ask that you take a few minutes to learn about the 70 merchants who are a part of Lawrence GiveBack and the products and services they provide. When it comes time to make a purchase, whether it is just a quick bite to eat or a major commitment, please consider supporting the GiveBack merchants who work so hard to support the Lawrence community in which we all work, live and play.


ARTISAN FLOOR COMPANY691-6117 | artisanfloorcompany.com

au marcHe931 Massachusetts St.865-0876 | aumarche.com

Duane Dorn has been in the flooring business for 13 years and his experience and expertise is apparent in his work. Not only does he perform hardwood refinishing, but also installation of hardwood and laminate floors. Artisan Floor Company’s commitment to customer satisfaction is what sets them apart from the rest.

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Lora Wiley opened Au Marche in 1998 after spending time traveling Europe and appreciating the discovery of American goods in a market abroad. She wanted to create the same experience here in the states for Europeans in Lawrence by providing European foods and Bath & Beauty items that can’t be found anywhere else. At Au Marche, shoppers will find a wide selection of loose leaf teas, chocolates, candies, meats, accessories and more!


BEE CREATIVE STUDIO1410 Kasold Dr. Suite A8856-5233 | bee-creative-studio.com

BRITS929 Massachusetts St.843-2288 | britsshop.com

Breanna Haller opened Bee Creative Studio to provide a family friendly, fun and creative environ-ment for all to enjoy. The studio offers do-it-yourself pottery painting, glass fusing and paint-me apparel. Bee Creative is also a hot spot for birthday parties, date nights, bridal showers and girl’s night out!

Owner Sally Helm’s love for the UK manifested in Lawrence 16 years ago when she opened a store carrying all things British. Brits offers everything an Anglophile could want: “football” essentials, teas, jams, candies, books, movies, TV series and much more. Most items aren’t available anywhere else in town.


cHecKerS2300 Louisiana St.843-0023 | checkersfoods.com

cHiropractic eXperience2449 Iowa St. # Q838-3333 | chiropracticexperience.com

The Lewis Family opened Lawrence’s only independent and locally owned grocery store to provide customers with the best products at the lowest cost. Being the “local guys” helps them to serve their customers better and maintain strong ties with the community. Checkers’ is considered to have some of the best produce and meat selections in town.

Dr. Mark Howarter, owner and founder, has always had one goal in mind: to inspire families with a life-style of wellness. Dr. Mark and his incredible team are committed to bringing Lawrence better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic, massage therapy and wellness care. The Chiropractic Experience emphasizes improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness in the first place.


DANIELSAN ELECTRIC764-6578 | danielsanelectric.com

daSH Salon & Spa3727 W 6th St. #C856-1720 | dashsalonandspa.com

DASHSalon & Day Spa

Danielsan Electric, LLC is proud to offer to the community an honest, reliable and friendly source of assistance for their wiring and energy needs. They strive to foster a culture of social and environmental responsibility.

In 2009, Christa Hoesch opened Dash Salon & Spa with the goal of creating a happy and comfort-able place for clients and staff alike. Dash offers a full spa experience: hair care, nails, massage, spray tans, teeth whitening, eyelash extensions, body wraps, pedicures and waxing are among their extensive list of services.


DOCTORDAVE COMPUTER REPAIR4105 West 6th St., Suite B6841-8766 | calldrdave.com

ECCENTRICITY716 Massachusetts St.830-9100 | eccentricitytoo.com

Since 2003, “Doctor” Dave Greenbaum has been fixing home and business computer issues in Lawrence. His patience and extensive knowledge of the computer industry have made him the go-to guy for computer advice. Dave and his team are happy to perform house calls for no extra charge, even on evenings and weekends.

Owner Morgan Mattison gets to live her childhood dream every day by buying and selling great fashion and accessories at her store. Customers get to enjoy her dream in the form of unique women’s clothing, a wide array of accessories, make-up and even home embellishments.


ENGLEWOOD FLORIST1101 Massachusetts St.841-2999 | englewoodflorist.net

FoXtrot823 Massachusetts St.843-1313 | foxtrotlawrence.com

This corner flower shop has become a down-town institution since Cary Engle opened it in March of 1993. Customers who come to Engle-wood know that they can always find the best selection and quality and will walk away with exactly what they were looking for. Englewood also offers a variety of pots, vases, plants, balloons, greeting cards, candies and other fun treats to brighten someone’s day.

Caroline Mathias wants to help you look good. That’s why she opened Foxtrot in late 2010, a shoe boutique located in the heart of downtown Lawrence. Foxtrot has a limited selection that keeps current as the trends come and go, offering styles for both men and women.


GAME NUT ENTERTAINMENT844 Massachusetts St.856-1540 | game-nut.com

GoldScHmidt piano Service763-439-8398adamanddaniel.com/goldschmidtpianoservice

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Game Nut is a mecca for gamers and all enter-tainment lovers alike in this Mass Street dream store. Not only does Game Nut sell gently used video games, movies, music and more, but there is also a cavernous gaming room upstairs complete with every gaming console imagin-able. If it’s movies you’re after, Game Nut has more movies in stock than Walmart, and at a cheaper price.

Started by Daniel Goldschmidt in 2008, Goldschmidt Piano Service has always strived to help with the piano needs of Lawrence and its surrounding communities. GPS offers piano tuning, moving, repair, and resale, and all for some of the lowest rates in town. Whether your piano is new or has been handed down from grandma’s basement, once in a while it needs some TLC, and GPS is right for the job.


tHe Halcyon HouSe bed & breaKFaSt1000 Ohio St.841-0314 | thehalcyonhouse.com

HobbS.700 Massachusetts St.331-4622 | hostofcool.com

Constance Wolfe and her mother bought the beautiful 1885 home 26 years ago and have since turned it into the charming retreat it is now. Nestled between downtown Lawrence and the campus of the University of Kansas, The Halcyon House is only a short walk away from every place you need. If you’re looking for a more personal, relaxing stay in Lawrence (and a home cooked breakfast), it doesn’t get any better.

If it’s the unexpected that you’re expecting, then hobb’s. has achieved owner Mark Swanson’s goal. He wanted to fill a void in Lawrence by offering men’s clothing as well as interesting and peculiar cards and gifts. The constantly evolving inventory includes classic toys and quirky dishes sharing shelf space with t-shirts and designer denim jeans.

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HouSe partS714 Massachusetts St.856-4114 | houseparts.net

IMAGES SALON511 West 9th St.843-2138 | images-salonandspa.com

Beverly Dick knows what it takes to transform your house into a home and just walking into her decorated Mass Street store will prove that. House Parts offers home furnishings, décor and accesso-ries as well as in-home consultations. Their spe-cialty is seasonal items that can furnish any room, from kitchen to bedroom.

As one of Lawrence’s finest, Images has been providing outstanding service since 1998. They proudly offer a wide range of services to make you look and feel your best, including hair design, skin care, nail care, and body repair. Their team of ser-vice professionals keeps a competitive edge in the industry by staying current with the latest trends.


JocK’S nitcH837 Mass. St. & 916 Mass. St.842-2442 | jocksnitch.com

JUST MASSAGE219 E. 9th St.218-3545 | lawrencejustmassage.com

General Manager Ryan Owens has been keeping Lawrence up-to-date with the “sports look of to-day” by delivering the most unique variety of sports apparel for any fan. Run by alumni and students, they are able to offer exclusive items that can be found only at Jock’s Nitch while continuing to carry the largest selection of Adidas on-field apparel guaranteed. It’s your one-stop ‘Hawk shop!

Susan Rickman knows that massage does immea-surable amounts of good for people’s well-being and wants to be the one to help them achieve increased overall health. She offers therapeutic massage in downtown Lawrence as well as in-home sessions. Massage is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being.


LAWRENCE AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS2858 Four Wheel Dr.842-8665 | lawrenceautodiag.com

lawrence GymnaSticS & atHleticS4930 Legends Dr.865-0856 | lawrencegymnastics.com

Danny Fox, owner, has a strong passion for his profession and a genuine desire to help others that is evident in his work. Danny and his crew pride themselves on advising and preventative main-tenance, tailoring services to meet each client’s specific needs. LAD has an outstanding reputation as being honest and straightforward, which can be pretty hard to come by in his field.

David Sakumura’s gymnastic hobby turned into a business that has now been open for 18 years and counting! The facility’s large gym is the perfect place for kids to be free to move their bodies and gain confidence. Aside from gymnastics, LGA offers dance classes, recreational and competi-tive cheerleading, day camps, birthday parties and lock-ins.


LAWRENCE NUTRITION CENTER4931 W 6th St. #108832-9929 | lawrencenutritioncenter.com

lawrence tHerapy ServiceS2200 Harvard Rd. # 101842-0656 | lawrencetherapyservices.com

Aaron Boos knows the benefits of natural health supplements personally and has made it his life’s work to bring the same success to others since 2002. His store, which he owns with his mother, is loaded with nutritional supplements, foods, exercise equipment and drinks and has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for workout performance enhancers or lower cholesterol.

Owner and director Laura Bennetts always had a vision of what healing and therapy could be, and she brought it to life at LTS. With nearly 30 years of physical therapy experience, her background and expertise have helped her to create the comprehensive therapy services available. They provide physical, occupational, speech and massage therapy to patients of all ages.


OVERFIELD SECURITY1915 West 24th St.843-3434 | Find us on Facebook

pawSH waSH1520 Wakarusa Dr. #C856-7297 | pawshwash.com

Owner Scott Overfield has been providing for the security needs of commercial and residential clients in Lawrence since 1994. Specializing in the integration of multiple systems in to a single platform, Overfield is able to save their customers money and the headache of having to learn many complicated systems to operate. From 24-hour security and fire alarm systems to home audio, TV and intercom installs, they’ve got you covered.

Amber Nickel and sister Nicki love bringing joy to dogs and their owners alike. They offer impressive dog washing services (including self-wash), along with healthy dog and cat food, toys, treats, leashes and fun accessories. Pawsh Wash is close to the off-leash dog park so it’s as convenient as it is fun!


PENDLETON’S COUNTRY MARKET1446 East 1850 Rd.843-1409 | pendletons.com

prairie pond Studio & bead company11 W. 9th St.830-9132 | prairiepondstudio.com

The Pendleton family farm just east of town is a destination for all ages. The farm grows more than 20 acres of asparagus, among many other veg-etables and flowers, as well as welcomes groups of school children and parties to their butterfly farm and pumpkin patch. Find a variety of treasures at the Country Market Store including jarred fruits and vegetables, garden art, planting pots and much more!

When April Del Campo bought the store many years ago, she knew that it was a special place to many loyal customers and it’s easy to see why. Selling brands like FLAX, Two Star Dog and Blue Fish, clothing is comfortable and breathable, usually made out of cotton or linen. In addition to women’s clothing, Prairie Pond also sells handbags, handmade jewelry and supplies for jewelry making.


PRO PRINT838 Massachusetts St.842-3610 | proprintks.com

riSley cHiropractic4920 Bob Billings Parkway, Suite B856-6030 | risleychiropractic.com

Pro-Print can handle all of your printing needs with ease. From making copies to bumper stickers, they’ve got you covered. Owner Rhonda Gibler is certain that you’ll find friendly and efficient service at an affordable price.

Dr. Scott Risley and his crew seek to improve patients’ health and wellness in all areas of their lives. They believe that the body has a natural ability to heal, and it is necessary to remove any interference that may hinder that ability. Whether you need an injury or accident treated, have back pain or a spinal condition, or just want to improve your overall health, Risley Chiropractic has a solution for you.

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ROYAL CREST LANES933 Iowa St.842-1234 | royalcrestbowl.com

Salon bluSH719 Massachusetts St., Suite 108856-8746 | salonblush.net

When it comes to a fun night out for all ages, Royal Crest Lanes is the place to go. The bowling alley, owned by Larry Burton and Wayne Martin, boasts 40 lanes with automatic scoring and its own bar. The best part? If you strike up an appetite, Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill is just steps away.

In early 2010, Salon Blush owners Sarah Casto and Erin Medina joined forces to create a modern and simple environment where you can truly relax and leave looking and feeling your best. Salon Blush offers a full range of salon services to their clientele, including haircuts, color, blowouts, formal styling, facial waxing and lash and brow tinting.


SIGNS OF LIFE722 Massachusetts St.830-8030 | signsoflifebooks.com

SPIRIT GIRL BOUTIQUE1502 W. 23rd St. 856-0575 | Find us on Facebook

Clay Belcher started Signs of Life to provide vpositive, life-affirming art and books to an oth-erwise cloudy mainstream media culture. Walk in its doors and you will see it’s much more than a bookstore; it also houses a vibrant coffee shop and patio as well as a gallery of art on the second floor.

The Lomshek family is bringing Lawrence a new wave of fashion with Spirit Girl Boutique. Their store carries affordable and trendy women’s fashion clothing, jewelry, accessories, little girl items and so much more! Customers can also choose to make their own jewelry, embroidery items and custom design T-shirts for student groups, greek, clubs, sports, birthdays, parties and events.


StitcH on needleworK926 Massachusetts St.842-1101 | stitchon.com

STONEBACK APPLIANCE925 Iowa St. #A843-4170 | stonebackappliance.com

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Leslie Ahlert, owner, loves helping customers find just the right thing in her store. The downtown shop is divided into two parts: the front houses home décor and accent pieces, and the back is stocked with sewing essentials and fabric. They carry gifts, dishware, handbags and more!

Owner Andy Vigna truly understands the impor-tance of good customer service and what mat-ters to people most. The store offers a variety of brand name appliances and electronics, but their real value is in their service; there is always free, fast delivery and no hidden costs or slippery sales techniques.


SUNFLOWER NATURAL PET SUPPLY919 Iowa St.749-7387 | Find us on Facebook

tHe oread: Five 21, Slice oF HiStory, terrace on FiFtH1200 Oread Ave.843-1200 | theoread.com

Sunflower is an environmentally conscious compa-ny that carries all natural pet food, treats and sup-plies. When people want a healthy alternative for their pets, they turn to Sunflower. Messy pooches can also get squeaky clean in their self-serve dog wash.

Five 21 has recently undergone a stunning renovation, creating an even more elegant and intimate setting for a spectacular menu of steaks, handmade pastas, and much more. They have one of the region’s most complete wine lists, along with a well-stocked bar.

Grab a slice (or whole pie) of warm, oven-baked pizza right by campus! Pick from 10 specialty pizzas, such as The Jayhawker, The Rah Rah, The Nightshirt Parade, or build your own with over 20 topping options!

The Terrace on Fifth offers some of the best views and al fresco dining in Lawrence. On a beautiful weekend during warmer months, the Terrace is the place to be. Be sure to call before you go, the schedule may vary.


tHe raven booKStore6 East 7th St.749-3300 | ravenbookstore.com

The Raven’s charming store personality draws people in to the wonderful world of books. Customers can find almost any book they could want, and if it’s not on the shelves, The Raven will order it for you. The Raven also has a wide selection of gifts and the best cards in town!

wHite cHocolate933 Massachusetts St.856-9246 | whitechocolate.net

For Rod Smith, owner, skateboarding is more than a seditious form of transportation and entertain-ment; it is at the core of a successful business model. He brings respected products, a welcom-ing environment and passion for the sport to the Lawrence community. The shop also showcases a variety of quality men’s and women’s clothing and shoes.


wHite lotuS pHotoGrapHy1405 Massachusetts St.856-5588 | whitelotusphotography.com

Laura Wolfe’s passion for capturing the innocent emotions of children paired with years of experi-ence and talent make her one of Lawrence’s best options for high quality portraits and framing. Her popular “All About Baby” package highlights a baby’s first year in an artful and personal way. She also does portraits for High School Seniors.

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The Lawrence Originals is a group of local and independent restaurateurs that combine resources in a collaborative ef-fort to improve and promote their restau-rants. Their ultimate goal is to provide the dining public, locals and visitors alike, with unique, hospitable, and high-quality din-ing experiences. When you dine at a Law-rence Originals Restaurant, be assured you’ll enjoy good food, good service, and a good time.

The Lawrence Originals Restaurants ap-peal to your sense of adventure as well as your palette and price points. These are not your average run-of-the-mill places to eat. Many have won various local and re-gional awards and some have earned na-tional acclaim as well. There is something for every taste, from the tantalizing flavors of Europe, Latin America, Asia, the United States and more, right in your own back-yard. The Lawrence Originals let you taste the world without leaving Lawrence.

If you live in Lawrence, dining at locally-owned and independent restaurants is good for your community. Your dining dol-lars go to local businesses and support the local economy. Lawrence Original Restau-rant owners hire, buy, and spend within the community. National chain restaurants are at the mercy of decisions that are made at corporate headquarters which have little consideration of the impact on the fate of local citizens in each community.

If you’re visiting Lawrence, take advantage of the local flavors and fare. Try some-thing you’ve never had before and can’t get anywhere else. You’ll find a world of unique cuisine with the delicious taste of Lawrence in every bite.

For more information about The Lawrence Originals and to save up to 30% when you eat at one, check out lawrenceoriginals.com.

Local tastes great.


23rd Street Brewery. Owner Matt Llewellyn brings Lawrence a dining atmosphere like no other. The restaurant features an abundant menu of classic brew pub eats, highlighted by excep-tional handcrafted small-batch beers. The Brewery also serves as a banquet facility, catering company, beer distributor and popular nightspot. 3512 Clinton Parkway | 856-2337 | brew23.com

Bambino’s. For Roxana and Bobick Sarraf, business is a family affair. The duo prepares old world Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with impeccable attention to detail. With features like weekend breakfast and al fresco dining, Bambino’s is sure to impress with their unique recipes and delicious entrees. 1540 Wakarusa | 832-8800 | bambinosatthegrove.com

Bigg’s BBQ. The combination of his love for sports, ribs and rock ‘n’ roll were what drew Doug Holiday to open a restaurant full of his favorite things. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, albeit sometimes a bit untraditional – Doug serves his hickory-smoked meats without sauce to accentuate their special dry rubs. Need-less to say, the meat does the talking. 2429 Iowa St. | 856-2550 | biggsribs.com

buffalo bob’s Smokehouse & dynamite Saloon. After nearly thirty years of smoked meats and crispy curly fries, Bob Schumm must be doing something right. The large variety of dishes and drinks at Buffalo Bob’s Smokehouse & Dynamite Saloon com-bined with their great location downtown keep diners coming back. 719 & 721 massachusetts St. | 841-6400 | 856-2739

Dempsey’s Burger Pub. From Kobe beef burgers to parmesan-crusted truffle fries, Dempsey’s Burger Pub will satisfy the most demanding burger lovers. Not only is their food incredible, so is where they source it – as often as possible, Dempsey’s partners with local farmers to supply their food. Their burgers are truly like none other. 623 vermont St. | 856-5460 | dempseysburgerpub.com

Genovese is a unique restaurant located in downtown Lawrence. Featuring seasonal Italian food from the Liguria region of northwest Italy, Genovese is sure to please. From hot and cold antipasti to wood-fired rotisserie meats, their cuisine is truly a taste of northern Italy. 941 Massachusetts St. | 842-0300 | genoveseitalian.com

India Palace. Inside its brick walls, diners will find one of Lawrence’s true gems in India Palace. The smells of spices, traditional curry and carefully prepared entrees fill up their downtown space. Their buffet is known around Lawrence as authentic and top-notch. 129 E. 10th St. | 331-4300


Johnny’s Tavern. Back in 1978, Rick Renfro and Doug Hassig wanted to find a spot for their rugby teammates to spend time after practices and games. They found it in a steadfast Lawrence bar – Johnny’s Tavern. They put a grill behind the bar and 33 years later, it’s easy to see why Johnny’s is home to the “Longest running tap in town.” 401 N. 2nd St. | 842-0377 | johnnystavern.com

Johnny’s West. Folks on the West side of town have their own Johnny’s to call home! Rick Renfro took the North Lawrence institution and decided to open another one at 6th & Wakarusa as well as 6 other locations around the Kansas City Metro area. Patrons can find the same delicious food and lively atmosphere as the original. 721 Wakarusa Dr. | 843-0704 | johnnystavern.com

la Familia café & cantina. Owner Phil Rodriguez cooks up flavorful, mouth-watering Mexican dishes day and night in this cozy downtown spot. La Familia has been serving savory traditional home cooked Mexican food for over 20 years, including house specialties like tamales and pork burritos. From their sweet salsa and chips to the enchiladas, there is something for everyone. 733 new Hampshire St. | 749-0105

Local Burger’s innovative owner Hilary Brown has evolved the meaning of “fast food” in Lawrence. Local Burger works hard to serve locally sourced food at fair prices to keep residents full of delicious food and fully informed of where their food comes from. From the Buffalo Burger to the Buckaroo Salad and Hilary’s own veggie burgers, Local Burger is a definite must-eat. 714 Vermont St. | 856-7827 | localburger.com

Marisco’s. With its warm, contemporary ambience, gourmet comfort food, “Top Shelf Bar” and delicious daily features, Mariscos is considered to be one of the best dining experiences in town. Rick & Nancy Renfro bring you innovative dishes featuring enticing appetizers, fresh seafood, steaks and pasta. They also offer walk-in wine tastings, weekend breakfasts, Sunday Brunch and a new Sunday supper menu. 4821 W. 6th St., Suite A | 312-9057 | mariscosonline.com

Pachamama’s. Chef Ken Baker thinks that combining local and organic ingredients with simple yet refined techniques is the best way to serve his customers – and he’s right. Focusing on seasonality and sustainability have created a winning combina-tion at Pachamama’s. Their downtown dining room and adjoining Star Bar create a carefree and relaxing way to spend an evening. 800 new Hampshire St. | 841-0990 | pachamamas.com


Paisano’s Ristorante. Steve and Debbie Butland treat each of their customers like family. They welcome you into Paisano’s with delicious Italian food and helpful smiles. It’s a great place to take a date or gather the family for a hearty meal – plus, you’re sure to leave with leftovers! 2112 W. 25th St. | 838-3500 | paisanoskansas.com

Quinton’s bar & deli serves up sandwiches and sides with style – from The Jayhawk to The Smoke Stack, the eclectic offerings here are worth a try. Once it gets dark out, the Deli turns into a two-story bar featuring a bar top made from ice and a dance floor upstairs. 615 massachusetts St. | 842-6560

Rudy’s Pizzeria is a Lawrence tradition owner Chad Glazer is proud to be a part of. Rudy’s is home to many delicious items – from the pocket ‘za to traditional pizzas to chicken wings and more! With vegetarian and gluten free options, anyone who enjoys food will be sure to like it here. 704 massachusetts St. | 749-0055 | rudyspizzeria.com

Set’em Up Jack’s. Lawrence’s East Side “Jack’s” has established itself as a go-to spot for game watching, cold beer and tasty American pub food. The restaurant, run by Danny Cohen, boasts a 22 foot, high definition TV which is enough to attract customers alone. Grab a burger, nachos or even a great KC strip and sit back and relax! 1800 E. 23rd St., Suite G | 832-2030 | setemupjacks.com

Teller’s. With its beautiful ambiance, great location and superior wine list, Teller’s is not only a restaurant, it’s a downtown institu-tion. Brimming with history as rich as its innovative fusion menu of comfort food and world cuisine, owner Tom Wilson wants Teller’s to be your “night out” destination. 746 massachusetts St. | 843-4111 | tellerslawrence.com

TEN. Pair the elegance of the historic Eldridge Hotel with the selection of some of the finest menu and drink options in Lawrence and you get TEN Restaurant. Savor succulent steaks, chops, seafood and pasta along with inspired side dishes and delectable desserts. Diners can also enjoy TEN’s great food and drink selections at The Jayhawker bar. 701 massachusetts St. | 749-1005 | eldridgehotel.com

thai House features a blend of high quality, authentic Thai cuisine and warm hospitality in a sophisticated yet traditional setting. They offer intensely flavored, highly creative dishes prepared from fresh ingredients including premium spices and herbs imported directly from Thailand. 711 w. 23rd St. | 312-9991 | thaihouselawrence.com


The Oread: The Bird Dog Bar. With a comfortable sports bar atmosphere, this classic American grill is the perfect place to go for lunch, to watch the game, or to enjoy your favorite beverage. Bird Dog favorites include Bavarian pretzels, chicken fingers, amazing salads, steaks, and mac & cheese. 1200 oread ave. | 830-3921 | theoread.com

Tortas Jalisco provides an array of tempting, authentic Mexican dishes. The family-owned and operated restaurant is the area’s only authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina, using only fresh, local produce in every dish to guarantee you will enjoy whatever you order. Stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and sample any of the freshly prepared menu items. 534 Frontier | 865-1515 | mexicanrestaurantlawrenceks.com

wayne & larry’s Sports bar & Grill. Wayne Martin and Larry Burton opened up the sports bar & grill in 2006 with only three things in mind: good food, good friends and good times. Connected to Royal Crest Lanes bowling alley, Wayne & Larry’s is a one-stop shop for Lawrence’s entertainment needs. The res-taurant’s Chicago-themed menu is a big hit among KU students. 933 S. iowa St. | 856-7170 | wayneandlarrys.com

Wheat State Pizza. Brad and Jennifer Remington’s commitment to consistent quality puts Wheat State Pizza ahead of the pizza game. Nothing comes frozen or from a box. The pizza shop offers unique toppings, fresh vegetables, and promotes its Kansas roots with toppings such as sunflower seeds, locally grown spinach and portabella mushrooms. 711 W 23rd Street | 865-2323 | wheatstatepizza.com

Yacht Club has it all: Delicious food, cold beer, excellent service, and a fun atmosphere. They have great specials on food and alcohol every single day of the week, and their famous “beer towers” are not to be missed. You can count on them to have one of the best game day parties in town! 530 wisconsin St. | 856-8188 | yachtclub.webs.com

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Our charitable organizations are made up of hundreds of passionate individuals who give their time to tirelessly help those who are less fortunate and are in need. The work may include helping an abandoned pet find a home, assisting the elderly or feeding hungry children and families. Regardless of the cause, any help they can get is appreciated.

Lawrence GiveBack strives to do what it can to encourage people to buy locally to build up our tax base to help pay for the services provided by our community’s charitable organizations. However, the program works even more directly than that; it offers GiveBack participants the opportunity to select their favorite charitable organization and each time they make a purchase at a GiveBack merchant, it pro-duces an automatic contribution to the organization they selected. Every donation is based upon a percentage of each purchase they make within the GiveBack net-work of businesses.

Since its inception, Lawrence GiveBack has generated over $140,000 for the Lawrence organizations on the following pages. If you wonder what good us-ing GiveBack does, contact any of our 115 local charitable organizations receiving support from the program and they will be happy to show you the meals, shelter, blankets and immeasurable emotional support you have helped provide.

Local seeds, planted by local people, reap the greatest rewards.

Thank you, Lawrence GiveBack businesses, for joining the Douglas County Community Foundation in supporting the homegrown charities that make our community strong.

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When it comes to philanthropy, homegrown is best.

How GiveBack gives back.


charities are making a difference!

Lawrence GiveBack has generated over $140,000

for our community’s charitable organizations.this additional funding

has helped…

…615 registered student volunteers to

log over 16,578 community service hours. (KU Center for Community Outreach)

…Provide the best public radio in the area 24 hours a day, seven days a week to 81,000 listeners each week. (KPR)… put 290

children in daycare programs while

employing over 70 part time student aides.

(Hilltop child Development

Center)

…provide more than 80 abused and neglected

children with birthday gifts, backpacks, diaper

bags, clothing, shoes, and summer scholarships for

camps and other activities. (Douglas County CASA)

…feed around 100 guests two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) and

provide shelter for at least 8-15 families each night. (Lawrence Community Shelter)

…6 families of pediatric heart patients totaling $21,000 in 2 years. (Cooper’s Cause)


to read other local charity good news stories, go tolawrencegiveback.com

…provide over 1500 older adults in our community with nursing care, rehabilita-tion, personal care services,

end of life care and a network of programs that help to keep residents in their own homes each year. (Douglas County

Visiting Nurses Association)…encourage, support, and help mothers of preschoolers to be better moms. (MOPS at Night)

…work to engage people with stories from the past to inspire future civic engagement. (watkins History museum)

…facilitate access to health services for

Lawrence residents with limited financial means who are not covered by private or government insurance programs. (Health care

Access Clinic)

…give $11,000 in scholarships to Douglas County high school seniors who are pursuing careers in a healthcare field and the KU school of allied health and the KU school of nursing for Douglas County students. (Lawrence memorial Hospital auxiliary)

…provide meals for 80-100 people served twice a week at Jubilee Café. (First United Methodist Church)

…shelter approximately 7,500 dogs, cats, and other

small animals each year. (lawrence Humane Society)


Charitable organizations supported by Lawrence GiveBack (and you!)

Americana Music Academy

American Red Cross, Douglas County Chapter

Ballard Community Services

Bert Nash Community mental Health center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County

Birthright

Bishop Seabury Academy

boys & Girls club of lawrence

centro Hispano resource center

Century School

Chabad Center

Clinton Presbyterian Church

CLO

Community Children's Center/ Head Start

Coopers Cause Foundation

Corpus Christi

Cottonwood, Inc.

DCCCA, Inc.

Douglas County AIDS Project

Douglas County CASA

Douglas County Child Development Association

Douglas County Dental Clinic

douglas county extension Master Gardeners

Douglas County Senior Services

Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association

Douglas County Young Life

ECM KU

Family Promise of Lawrence

First United Methodist Church

Friends of the Kaw, Inc.

Gadugi Safe Center

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Headquarters counseling center

Health care access clinic

Heartland community Health center

Heart of america teen challenge

Hilltop child development center

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Independence, Inc.

Just Food (ECKAN)

Kansas Land Trust


Kansas Public Radio

KJHK 90.7 Fm

KU Center for Community Outreach

KU Dance Marathon

Ku Hillel Foundation

Lawrence Art Guild

Lawrence Arts Center

Lawrence Community Nursery School

Lawrence Community Shelter

lawrence diploma-completion Program

lawrence Habitat for Humanity

lawrence Humane Society

Lawrence Jewish Community Center

Lawrence Meals On Wheels

Lawrence Memorial Hospital auxiliary

Lawrence Public Library

Lawrence Public Schools Foundation

Lawrence Salvation Army

lawrence trail Hawks

Lied Center of Kansas/ Friends of the Lied

LINK (Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen)

midland care Hospice

Midland Railway

MOPS@Night

mopS-mothers of preschoolers

new Hope medical ministry & New Life in Christ Church

Charitable organizations supported by Lawrence GiveBack (and you!)

Plymouth Congregational Church

Prairie Moon Waldorf School

Pregnancy Care Center

Project Graduation

raHn (recovery and Hope network)

Redeemer Lutheran Church

Schiefelbusch Speech- language-Hearing clinic

Self Advocation Coalition of Kansas

Social Service League of Lawrence

Spencer Museum of Art

St. John Church and School

St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center

Stepping Stones

StopGap, Inc.

tenants to Homeowners

The Arc of Douglas County

The Lawrence Chamber Orchestra

The Shelter, Inc.

Theatre Lawrence

tiny-k early intervention

trinity in-Home care

United Way of Douglas County

Van Go Mobile Arts, Inc.

Veritas Christian School

visitation and exchange center

Watkins Community museum of History

Willow Domestic Violence Center


Beginning in the 1970s, Wall Street inter-ests carried out a bold social engineering experiment in market deregulation in the guise of promoting market freedom and financial modernization. This experiment removed most restraints on the concen-tration of corporate power and placed it beyond the reach of democratic public accountability. As a consequence, the banking system to which “We the People” have yielded the power to create and al-locate money is now controlled by a small group of bankers, financiers, and traders accountable only to themselves and dedi-cated only to maximizing their personal fi-nancial return.

The excesses of these largely unregulated

and unaccountable institutions resulted in the financial crash of 2008 and plunged the United States and the world into the worst economic crisis since the Great Depres-sion of the 1930s.

The U.S. Congress responded almost in-stantly with some $700 billion to be quickly disbursed by the U.S. Treasury to bail out the Wall Street institutions responsible for the crash. The Main Street economy re-ceived $787 billion in stimulus funding to be doled out over several years.

It might seem that Main Street got the greater support. However, while Wall Street mobilized its media PR machine to focus public anger on the Main Street stimulus funding, the Federal Reserve was

How to LIBERATE AMERICA FROM WALL STREET

Why Lawrence GiveBack wants to help build a self-sustaining Lawrence economy

FROM CONSTANCE WOLFE, LAWRENCE GIVEBACK FOUNDER

I came across this very interesting ar-ticle recently about Wall Street versus Main Street. It’s a great read and it of-fers a perspective that is rare and needs to be heard and discussed more fre-quently. Because Main Street is what GiveBack is all about, I felt compelled to share it with you. It was produced as a collaborative effort by a group called the New Economy Working Group. neweconomyworkinggroup.org

It takes a step back and asks the ques-tions our nation should be asking our-selves about the national economy. It offers a historical background on the economic mess the world finds itself in today and offers some refreshing so-lutions. Please enjoy an excerpt from the article below. The full article can be found here:

neweconomyworkinggroup.org/report/how-liberate-america-wall-street-rule


implementing a far larger Wall Street bailout opera-tion. An audit ordered by the U.S. Congress pro-duced a report released in late 2010 document-ing Federal Reserve commitments of $12.3 trillion in emergency funding for Wall Street in the form of low or no interest loans and the purchase or guar-antee of distressed securities—all in addi-tion to the Congres-sionally authorized bailout. The Fed provided nothing for the Main Street economy on which the vast majority of people depend for employ-ment and the necessities of daily life.

The Federal Reserve funding brought the Wall Street bailout total to $13 trillion. Yet Wall Street itself produces nothing of value and has all but forsaken the primary purpose of a financial sector—to support the efficient, generative production and distribution of real goods and services.

Wall Street took the bailout money, sub-sequently reported record profits, and rewarded itself with record bonuses. On April 26, 2011 the Standard & Poor’s index of 500 corporations hit 1,347.24, its high-est level since June 17, 2008, which was several months before the meltdown.

The Main Street experience is quite a dif-ferent matter. A primary rationale for the Wall Street bailout was to get money flow-ing to the people and businesses that pro-duce and distribute real goods and ser

vices to get them working again. That is not what happened.

As of May 2011 some 13.9 million Ameri-cans were formally classified as unem-ployed and an additional 800,000 had giv-en up looking for work. Gallup estimated that 19.2 percent of those Americans who wanted work were underemployed.

More than 656,000 Americans were home-less in 2009, and home foreclosures con-tinue. In May 2011, banks and lenders held 872,000 foreclosed homes and another million were in the foreclosure process. Estimates of the number of food insecure people in the United States run to more than 50 million. Experts estimate that $3 trillion would repair and rebuild America’s crumbling physical infrastructure, a small-portion of the $13 trillion the Fed and Treasury showered on Wall Street.

The money system demonstrated its ability to instantly generate whatever amount of

How to LIBERATE AMERICA FROM WALL STREET(continued)

Occupy Lawrence demonstration on Mass St. Lawrence Journal-World photo by Kevin Anderson


money was needed to restore Wall Street profits and bonuses. It failed, however, to come up with the money needed by the real-wealth Main Street economy to put people to work providing needed goods and services.

When skilled workers are unemployed and

needs essential to the future of our chil-dren are unmet solely because of a lack of money, we have a defective money sys-tem in serious need of radical redesign.

A more functional money system would have directed the money that went to Wall Street to funding good jobs rebuild-ing America’s physical infrastructure, retrofitting our buildings for energy and water conservation, and converting to renewable energy. We would now be ex-periencing an economic boom, reducing

our national depen-

dence on foreign oil and environmentally devastating coal and gas mining, reduc-ing household expenses for energy and transportation, and securing the future of our children by reducing the environ-mental stress on Earth. The dysfunctional Wall Street money system did none of this

and those in charge show no interest in voluntarily doing so. There is no prospect for a Main Street recovery so long as Wall Street institutions continue to control the creation and allocation of money.

The Wall Street crash and subsequent devastation sparked a lively debate and led Congress to pass much heralded, but largely toothless, financial reform legisla-tion. The focus was mainly on reducing the risk of a future collapse. Most propos-als for Wall Street reform do not address the foundational issue. Nor do proposals for a return to a gold standard or a system

of complementary community cur-rencies.

The real issue is a failed system created by a Wall Street-driven social engineering ex-periment. Main Street recovery depends on a bottom-to-top restruc-turing of the institutions


A primary rationale for the Wall Street bailout was to get money flowing to the people and businesses that produce and distribute real

goods and services to get them working again.

That is not what happened.


that hold the power to create and al-locate the money on which modern economic life depends.

Our common human future depends on creating a New Economy that functions in sustainable balance with Earth’s biosphere, meets the needs of each of Earth’s nearly 7 bil-lion people, and gives every person a voice in making the critical resource allocations that shape their lives. See the Appendix “Navigating the Transi-tion to a New Economy.”

It will require an accountable, service-oriented system of money, banking, and finance based on values, rules, and institutions very different than those currently in place. The essential first step is a national conversation about the insti-tutions of money and finance centered on a set of questions rarely raised in the cur-rent national conversation:

1. What are our essential priorities for our nation in the 21st century?

2. What is money? What is wealth? What is the relationship between the two?

3. What are the proper institutional arrangements for a money system designed to serve our essential national priorities?

4. How can we replace the institutions of the failed system we have with institu-tions that serve the necessary priorities of a 21st century nation?

While pundits and politicians may call the proposals recommended by this report unrealistic, they are not so for those of us of an older generation. The proposed sys-tem is in fact quite similar to the sensible and easily understandable system of pre-

dominantly local financial institutions that pulled the United States out of the Great Depression, financed the U.S. victory in WWII, created the American middle class, and built the world’s most powerful and envied economy.

America at the beginning of the 21st cen-tury is suffering the aftermath of its ex-cesses in the last quarter of the 20th cen-tury. We are poorly prepared to address the challenges and opportunities of a 21st century world that bears only passing re-semblance to the one the United States dominated for more than a half century.

The communications revolution that al-lows citizens to communicate instantly and organize globally is fast eroding the foundations of the modern forms of impe-rial global rule at which the United States excelled, and the global economy’s bur-den on nature already exceeds what the biosphere can sustain.


A young patron enjoys the sights and smells at

Pendleton’s Country Market outside Lawrence.


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