Servas members from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska are invited to register for the FIRST Servas Heartland Gathering in Lawrence Kansas, March 28-29.
Reserve Now! Space Limited to 15 with a waitlist!
If you register and cannot attend, please cancel promptly by logging into your usservas.org account so other Servas members on the waitlist can register!
Friday March 27th, 2026 (if you arrive early)
Friday, March 27th is our Final Friday, downtown art galleries open with special exhibits.
At the Lawrence Arts Center, Friday, the 27th, Adult Improv
SATURDAY March 28th, 2026:
12-1:30 Meet and Greet at at Sunflower Cafe & Pub -- Vermont Street Parking Garage offers free parking on the upper level, 3 block walk. For closer parking, use metered parking near the cafe.
1:30-3:00 Free time to explore downtown shops, early check in to hotel.
3:15-4:15 Tour the Spencer Art Museum located on the Kansas University Campus. Free parking available.
4:30-5:30 Share Servas hosting and travel stories: On campus at the Oread Hotel Balcony Bar featuring happy hour and tapas.
5:30-7:00 Dinner / Free time
Evening activities:
6:30pm At the Lawrence Arts Center free quartet concert plus gallery exhibits: Quartet Dutemps
At the LIED Performing Arts Center: The Magic of Motown
At the Replay Lounge, Karaoke
SUNDAY March 29, 2026
8:00-9:00 Easy Hike along the Kansas River on the Lawrence Levee Trail or Enjoy cafe menu at Cleo & Leo by the Kansas River.
9:00-10:30 Group discussion on opportunities for engagement with SERVAS and/or other organizataions participants have experienced. Location TBA.
10:30-12:00 Brunch at historic Eldridge Hotel
12:00-12:30 Closing Circle South Park Pavillion, downtown.
Visitor's Guide for accommodations, events, museums, restaurants, etc... Explore Lawrence
We look forward to meeting you!
For any questions feel free to contact Gigi Wahba at ripplesedgexx@gmail.com
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