Posted on: Nov 15, 2011
Posted in: Tweetup
Thanks to everyone who attended the tweetup at Pachamama’s last week! We had a great turnout of people from the Lawrence Tweetup group, Social Media Club of Lawrence and the Lawrence community.
A big thanks to the tweetup sponsors: Pachamama’s (@pachamamas), the Lawrence Public Library Foundation (@lawrencelibrary), Lawrence Modern (@lawrencemodern) and Philsquare (@philsquarehq).
Along with the opportunity to network with fellow social media users, the tweetup featured a short program about the Lawrence Public Library’s current capital campaign. Susan Brown, marketing director, explained that the library’s New Stories campaign includes a commitment to raise $1 million in private funds for the new building, in addition to the $18 million referendum that was passed by Lawrence voters on Nov. 2, 2010.
This project marks the first major upgrade to the library in almost 40 years, and the facility will feature a larger children’s room, additional computers, reading and study rooms, meeting spaces and additional parking, as well as an outdoor community space.
The campaign is very close to reaching the $1 million mark already, and the social media community is invited to participate in a social media fundraising campaign to help reach this goal.
Tom Harper of Lawrence Modern announced a matching pledge to support these efforts. He will match all dollars raised by the social media community, up to $1000.
Phil Martinez of Philsquare kicked off the fundraising by announcing a $50 donation.
The rest is up to us!
What can you do?
Make a donation
- Visit the Lawrence Public Library Foundation’s website to make an online donation. Under the program designation box, select the New Stories- Tweetup option so we can track all dollars received through the social media campaign.
- Donations can also be made by phone (785.843.3833 x 131) or by mail (Lawrence Public Library Foundation, PO Box 973, Lawrence, KS 66044). Be sure to indicate that your donation is part of the Tweetup campaign.
Tweet about it
- Share this post with your followers and encourage them to retweet to their followers
- Use the hashtag #newstories in your tweets
Facebook
- Share this post with your friends and encourage them to share it with their friends
Blog about it
- Have a blog? Share your library story- write about your childhood library or share memories of your school library or the Lawrence library with your readers.
- Share a link to your blog on your Facebook or Twitter accounts; post it on the Lawrence Public Library’s Facebook page; tag it with the #newstories hashtag.
These are just a few ways you can use social media to help spread the word about the New Stories campaign. Use your creativity to help share this information!
Let’s show the Lawrence community the power of social media and help our local library reach their fundraising goal. And remember, if we raise $1000 through social media channels, Lawrence Modern will make a matching donation of $1000!
This campaign will run through Thanksgiving.
Posted on: May 24, 2011
Posted in: Tweetup
Join the Lawrence Tweetup group and Social Media Club of Lawrence for our annual picnic in the park!
- When: Saturday, July 11
- Where: Clinton Park, 901 W. 5th St., Lawrence (not at Clinton Lake!)
- Time: 4-9 p.m.
This is a great opportunity to socialize in real life and connect offline with the people you know online. Family, friends and children are all welcome.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and basic items such as plates, napkins, cups and ice will be provided. A grill is available.
Please bring a dish to share, and leave a comment letting everyone know what you’re bringing so we can avoid duplication. You can also RSVP on Facebook.
Beer (3.2 only) is allowed in the park, provided there are no glass bottles. Liquor is not allowed.
Local businesses and restaurants are encouraged to donate food or prizes for the event. If you’re interested in donating, please leave a note in the comments and we’ll contact you. Hope to see you there!
Posted on: Apr 11, 2011
Posted in: Tweetup
Join us for an April Tweetup at the Sandbar! If you haven’t experienced the indoor hurricane or toy-filled tropical drinks at this landlocked beach bar, this month’s tweetup is the perfect opportunity.
- When: Wednesday, April 20
- Time: 7 p.m. to whenever
- Where: The Sandbar, 17 E. 8th St., Lawrence
Tweetups are a great place to meet fellow social media users in real life. Wouldn’t it be nice to put a face to that Twitter handle you’ve been talking to for the last six months? It might sound scary to meet a bunch of people for the first time, but the great thing about social media is that you feel like you already know the person long before you meet in real life. So don’t be shy, join us at the Tweetup!
The Sandbar’s drink specials on Wednesdays include $1 Dirty Banana shots and $3 Shark Attacks- two of the most popular drinks at the bar. There is no cover charge. We’ll have some snacks, and you’re welcome to bring your dinner with you or order food from the bar. The Sandbar has a great jukebox full of favorite tunes of the last six decades, and the indoor hurricane will likely blow through while mermaids dance on the bar. And don’t forget to check out the real sand beach upstairs!
RSVP on Facebook
Posted on: Feb 15, 2011
Posted in: Tweetup
Has it really been a year since our first anniversary party? Help celebrate two years of the Lawrence Tweetup group! The Lawrence tweetup was founded in January, 2009, at Borders Bookstore, and since then we’ve held monthly events to encourage local social media users to interact in real life. We’d love to see you at our next event!
- When: Thursday, February 24
- Where: Q5 Gallery, 615 1/2 Massachusetts (upstairs at Quinton’s)
- Time: 7 p.m. to whenever
The upstairs level of Quinton’s is home to the QuintEssential, or Q5, Gallery. The gallery hosts shows for downtown Lawrence’s Final Fridays art events every month, and we thought it would be a great location for a tweetup. Quinton’s serves food and drinks downstairs, and there’s also a bar upstairs.
RSVP on Facebook
Posted on: Dec 16, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
Ring in the new year with the Lawrence Tweetup group and the Social Media Club of Lawrence!
The two groups are co-hosting a new year’s social event- get to know fellow social media users from Lawrence and the surrounding communities, and learn about other social media networking groups in the area.
- Date: Wednesday, January 5
- Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Location: The Barrel House, 729 New Hampshire, Lawrence
The Barrel House has give us an upstairs VIP area to use for this event. There is no formal agenda, just networking and fun!
For the sports fans, the KU men’s basketball team plays UMKC that night at Allen Fieldhouse. Tip off is 7 p.m. The Barrel House has a large projection screen and many other TV’s where you can watch the game.
The Barrel House’s Wednesday night drink special is $2 almost anything.
All local social media users are invited to this event! Whether you attend Lawrence Tweetup events, the weekly Social Media Club of Lawrence breakfasts, another group in the area, or even if you’re brand new to social media- join us to socialize offline for an evening. Bring your friends!
Be sure to follow the Barrel House on Twitter and like them on Facebook.
RSVP on Facebook:
Lawrence Tweetup,
Social Media Club of Lawrence
Posted on: Nov 9, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
The November monthly tweetup will be held next week. Join fellow Lawrence tweeters and socialize in real life!
- When: Tuesday, November 16
- Where: Dempsey’s Burger Pub, 623 Vermont, Lawrence
- Time: 7 p.m.
Dempsey’s is located in downtown Lawrence and offers a great selection of burgers and beer. On Tuesdays all cans are $1.50. Check out their menu here.
Follow Dempsey’s on Twitter or on Facebook, and RSVP for the tweetup here.
You can RSVP on the Facebook event page.
Also, Dempsey’s has a foursquare special: Get a free side of regular fries on your first check-in when you purchase a burger.
Posted on: Oct 12, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
Join the Lawrence Tweetup community for a family-friendly afternoon of pumpkin picking and other activities at Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch!
- When: Sunday, October 17
- Time: 2-4 p.m.
- Where: Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch, 1791 N. 1500 Rd, Lawrence
Schaake’s has a 24-acre pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkins and a variety of other activities on their farm. Enjoy hayrides, the hay maze, farm animals, and the straw romp. Schaake’s offers 35 varieties of pumpkins that range from 1/2 pound all the way to 200 pounds! They also offer gourds, squash, Indian corn, corn shocks, straw and fall crafts and decorations.
A concession stand is available and offers treats such as cider, cider slushes, popcorn and cookies. Schaake’s accepts cash, Visa and Mastercard for payment.
Schaake’s is a family operation that began as a 4-H project for their children in 1975, and continues today with the children of those children. They are open from 9-6 on Sunday, so feel free to go earlier or stay later!
Visit their website to get driving directions.
RSVP on Facebook!
Posted on: Sep 7, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
Join the Lawrence Tweetup group and residents of Lawrence to socialize, have fun and support the United Way of Douglas County!
The United Way’s community campaign kickoff carnival is next week. This event is a fun way to begin their annual community fundraising drive.
- When: Thursday, September 9
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
- Where: South Park
Lots of activities are planned for this family-friendly event! Come enjoy live music, clowns and cotton candy. A fire truck will be there and Baby Jay will make an appearance. Jump in the bounce house or compete in the bag toss tournament. And, there’s a pie-throwing contest!
Hy-Vee is providing free hot dogs and chips, and there will be free Live United t-shirts for the first 500 attendees. Stan Herd, the famed Lawrence artist, will direct a group photo of everyone in attendance. Don’t miss this event!
Bring your friends and fellow tweeters, and don’t forget to tweet before and during this event. Use the hashtag #uwdgcokickoff. Meet up with other tweeters near the bounce house at 5:30, or find the people staring at their phones while walking around. We can help spread the word about the United Way’s mission and have fun at the same time!
In case of rain, the event will be moved to Abe & Jake’s Landing.
RSVP for the event here and invite your friends.
Find the United Way of Douglas County on Facebook and Twitter and follow along!
Posted on: Aug 10, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
Join the Lawrence Tweetup group for an evening event at Fatso’s in beautiful downtown Lawrence! This group meets twice each month, once in the evening and once for lunch.
- When: Tuesday, August 17
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Where: Fatso’s, 1016 Massachusetts Street
Fatso’s offers $2 wells, calls, and any bottle of beer on Tuesdays. Cupini’s is located inside Fatso’s and serves a variety of pizza and pasta, so come hungry.
Fatso’s has a great patio off to the side of the stage, and they often feature live music. Find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.
RSVP on Facebook or use the Twtvite on the side of this page. Hope to see you there!
Posted on: Jul 15, 2010
Posted in: Tweetup
Join the Lawrence Tweetup group and local social media enthusiasts for the July #ltwup event. This month we’re meeting at the original Johnny’s Tavern north of the river. Johnny’s and their fellow North Lawrence businesses have suffered through extensive road construction for months, and it’s finally easy to get there again. Let’s show our support and have a great turnout!
- When: Tuesday, July 20
- Time: 6:30-10 p.m.
- Where: Johnny’s Tavern, 401 N. 2nd
Tuesday night specials include $1 tacos and $2 16 ounce Miller Lite draws.
Johnny’s is truly a Lawrence original, open since 1953 and still in its original location just across the Kansas River bridge. They boast the longest running tap in Lawrence and claim they have not only the best burgers in town, but also the best pizza. A patio is available in the back.
The first and third Wednesdays of the month are Cajun Night, with live music at 6 p.m. and mouthwatering shrimp and crayfish. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, come back out for free live trivia with Scotty Mack.
RSVP using the Twtvite on the right side of this page or find us on Facebook. Follow Johnny’s on Twitter @johnnystavernpv. Don’t forget to use the #ltwup hashtag when tweeting about us! Hope to see you next week!
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