C-J Extra Calendar for Topeka and surrounding area, May 31-June 6, 2017

WED MAY 31

Topeka West Rotary Club, 7 a.m., Hy-Vee (second-floor conference room), S.W. 29th and Wanamaker. Information: Rick Ryan, 249-9000 or president@topekawestrotary.com.

Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, from 7:30 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Kansas Statehouse (south lawn), S.W. 10th between Harrison and Jackson. Continues through Oct. 14.

Story Time, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

DTI Noontime Brown Bag Concert Series, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ryan Wills, Westar Energy Park. Information: Facebook pages Noontime Brownbag, Downtown Topeka, Inc., or visit DowntownTopekainc.com.

Al Anon New Beginnings AFG, noon, Town and Country Christian Church, 4929 S.W. 29th St. (use double doors off church parking lot). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Sunflower Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Cost: $7 per session. Information: jan@topekabridgeclubs.org or http://bit.ly/1OfJsPj.

Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers, family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, 2 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association Office, 3625 S.W. 29th, Suite 102. Information: 271-1844.

Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (second floor), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: powerspeakers@gmail.com.

Potwin Fiber Artisans’ Open Stitch, Learn and Market, 6 to 9 p.m., Potwin Presbyterian Church, 400 S.W. Washburn. Information: Meg, meg@potwinfiber.org.

Al Anon Holton Family AFG, 7 p.m., Evangel Methodist Church, 3rd and Pennsylvania, Holton (east glass door, first floor, church library room 104). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Al Anon Hope For Today AFG, 7 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 4425 S.W. 19th St. (adult children of alcoholics/focus). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Square Dance Lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US Highway 40, Tecumseh. Singles, couples and families welcome. Information: 286-0105.

THU JUNE 1

Southwest Topeka Kiwanis Club regular board meeting, 7 a.m., The Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South.

Capital City Networking Group, 7:30 a.m., Jayhawk Tower, S.W. 7th and Jackson.

Al Anon Young at Heart AFG, 10 a.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn (west entrance). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

The Woman’s Club of Topeka annual meeting, new officers installation, 10:15 a.m., 5221 S.W. West Drive. Program: “Recess for Grownups,” Vicki Trembley. Information: 273-6978 or twc1897@att.net.

Cub Club Crafts, from 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

Topeka Networking Council, 11:45 a.m., Lawyers Title (meeting room in the back), 5715 S.W. 21st. Visitors welcome by calling 273-0110 or 271-9500 by the day before.

Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, noon. For location and meeting information go to topekarotary.org. Information: Linda Ireland, topekarotary@gmail.com, or 232-7216.

Heartland Toastmasters, noon, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests welcome. Information: 232-2836.

Word I: Introduction to Word Processing, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Computer Training Center, 1515 S.W. 10th. Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, spell check and some basic editing techniques. Register at tscpl.org/register.

Topeka Healing Rooms, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., located at El Shaddai Ministries, 920 S.E. Sherman (west door). Affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms. Information: 221-6589.

Fort Leavenworth Series: Clausewitz and Jomini: Their Interaction, 3 p.m., 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence. Both Carl von Clausewitz and Henri Jomini experienced and studied the wars of Napoleon from unique perspectives, yielding two very different theories of war. Sean N. Kalic and Lt. Col. Christopher Johnson provide an overview of two of the greatest military theorists of all time, drawing out where their ideas are complementary and where they differ. Information: www.doleinstitute.org.

Zoo Animals Live, 4 to 4:45 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101B, 1515 S.W. 10th. Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost, education specialist, helps separate animal fact from fiction. All ages.

Al Anon Southwest AFG, book study meeting, 5:45 p.m., First Christian Church, 19th and Gage. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Meadowlark Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.

American Legion Riders Chapter 400, 6 p.m., 3029 N.W. US-24 highway. Information: 296-9400 or alrchapter400@yahoo.com.

Topeka Gem &Mineral Society Junior Rock Hounds, 6 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Anton Room 202, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: Lesliee Hartman, hartman12345@hotmail.com, or Millie Mowry, rock2plate@aol.com.

Topeka Sunflower Lions Club, 6 p.m., McFarland’s Restaurant, 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Information: Vern, 272-6102 or vlfailor@gmail.com.

Al Anon St. Marys Fresh Start AFG, 6:15 p.m., United Methodist Church, 107 N. 7th St., St. Marys (fellowship hall south building). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 6:30 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1720 S.W. Wanamaker. Visitors welcome. Information: 554-0573.

Al Anon Southwest AFG, regular meeting, 7 p.m., First Christian Church, 19th and Gage (fellowship hall south building). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., St. Francis Cancer Center (second floor), 1700 S.W. 7th. Group is for those diagnosed with or having had treatment for prostate cancer. Spouses and guests welcome. Information: Max Williams, 230-4422.

Master Gardener Presentation, 7 to 8 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101B, 1515 S.W. 10th. Topic: Exciting new plants, roses and shrubs for 2017. Presented by Shawnee County Extension’s Master Gardeners.

German-American Club of Topeka, 7 to 9 p.m., Lawyers Title of Topeka, 5715 S.W. 21st.

FRI JUNE 2

Sex Addicts Anonymous Topeka Chapter men’s group, 7 to 8 a.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 S.W. 17th. Open to all men seeking help, but closed to visitors. Information: 200-3450, saatopeka@gmail.com or https://saa-recovery.org/.

Topeka South Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Washburn University Memorial Union, 1700 S.W. College. Public welcome. Information: Faron Barr, 266-8333.

21st Street Farmers Market at KNI, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Kansas Neurological Institute, 3107 S.W. 21st. Continues through Oct. 14. Vendor information: 296-5354, 296-5301 or Laura.Krainbill@kni.ks.gov.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), sign-in 8:30 a.m., meeting 9 a.m., Countryside United Methodist Church (use north entrance), 3221 S.W. Burlingame. First visit is free. Information: (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org.

Ace of Hearts Duplicate Bridge Club, 9 a.m., Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Cost: $7 per session. Information: jan@topekabridgeclubs.org or http://bit.ly/1OfJsPj.

Al Anon Friday Morn Serenity Seekers AFG, 9:30 a.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Kid’s Drum Circle, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

Al Anon Friendship AFG, 12:05 p.m., Most Pure Heart Church, 17th and Stone (northwest entrance to parish Center-Quinlan room). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

712 Innovations First Friday Makers Market, 5 to 8 p.m., 712 S. Kansas Ave. Featuring booths with locally made goods. Booth reservation: http://bit.ly/1H6Y76x. Information: lynnie@712innovations.com or 409-6500.

Emporia First Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Emporia. Annual art walk held on the first Friday of every month.

Celebrate Recovery (for adults 18 and older), meal 6 p.m., program 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church (enter off parking lot), 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd. Meal cost: Freewill offering. Child care available for 6th grade and younger 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Information: www.crtopekaks.org.

Al Anon Freedom AFG, 6:30 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 4425 S.W. 19th.Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Movie on the Lawn: ”JUMANI,” 7:30 p.m. activities and food vendors, 8:45 p.m. movie starts at sunset, South apron of Statehouse Lawn, 10th and Jackson (seating on southeast area of the lawn). When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped for decades in it and a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free and open to the public.

Arts in the Park, 8 p.m., Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont St., Manhattan. Performance by Jessica Paige. Information: 587-2727 or http://www.mhkprd.com.

SAT JUNE 3

The Dirty Kanza, the rider launch starts at approximately 6 a.m. at 8th and Commercial Street in downtown Emporia. The Emporia Main Street Finish Line Party will have activities from 10:30 a.m. to midnight in the 600-900 blocks of Commercial. Food, kids activities, music, a huge beer garden, and celebrate riders as they finish their journey.

The Clay Center Relay for Life 6th annual Racing for Hope and Tasty Pastry Donut Challenge, 7:30 a.m., registration 6:30 to 7:15 a.m., Clay Center Community High School, new gym, 1630 9th St. Online registration: https://register.chronotrack.com/r/28101. Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ClayCenterRelayForLife. This ia a fund raiser for the Clay Center Relay for Life chapter of the American Cancer Society.

First Saturday Breakfast Buffet, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, 6020 S.E. 44th, Tecumseh. Freewill offering for breakfast. Handmade crafts available for purchase.

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, from 7:30 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), S.W. 12th and Harrison. Held every Saturday through November. Information: http://bit.ly/20LQVIC, lanebetty4@yahoo.com or 249-4704.

Seneca’s Community Farmers Market, 8 a.m., downtown at The Market Greenhouse, 33 N. 5th. Saturdays through mid-October. Information: Facebook page Seneca Community Farmers Market.

SCORE Small Business Roundtable Workshop, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Washburn Tech (Building A-East, Room AE153), 5724 S.W. Huntoon. SCORE counselors will meet with anyone interested in starting a business or the challenges facing a business. Free. Information: 234-3049.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection, from 9 a.m. to noon, 131 N.E. 46th.

7th annual Youth in the Outdoors Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ravenwood 10147 S.W. 61st St. Free event for youth between the ages of 6-16 accompanied by an adult. Activities include archery, BB gun clinic, kite flying by KC Fliers, Black Powder camp, wildlife habitat education, Flint Hills Bass Club, horseshoe pitching, laser shoot, Master Gardeners and more. Information: Verne, 438-065, or Ken, 256-6444. Sponsored by justincorbetfoundation.com.

Art in the Garden of Red Rocks, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, Red Rocks State Historic Site, 927 Exchange St., Emporia. Area artist and authors show and sell. Free event.

Mark Weiser candidate for mayor meet and greet, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Corral #2 located at Gage Park. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks available.

Arts in the Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Heritage Park, 6th and Washington Street. Junction City. Artists, crafters, vendors, food trucks, music. Information: junctioncityac.org.

Mary Pinard, Poet in Residence, poetry reading, 11 a.m., The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma. Poet Lunch and Conversation with Pinard, by reservation, noon, $14. Information: (620) 271-2953, www.vollandstore.com or abby@thevollandstore.com.

Rabies Vaccination and Microchip Clinic, from 11 a.m. to noon, Heart of Jackson Humane Society Shelter, 414 E. 8th St., Holton. Pets must be on leash or in crate. Pet food giveaway while supply lasts. Register for free bag of Hill’s Science Diet.

Capital City Family and Food Truck Festival, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., near 10th and Jackson. Children’s activities and music. Information: visittopeka.com or 234-1030.

Topeka Nar-Anon Family Group, Saturday Serenity Seekers, for families and friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction, noon to 1:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3033 S.W. MacVicar (enter Door A, south side). Information: www.naranonmidwest.org.

Topeka Acoustic Music Jam, 2 to 4 p.m., Live Music Institute, 5224 S.W. 17th. Information: 286-0227 or hagen1525@gmail.com.

Al Anon Saturday Night Serenity AFG, 6:45 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 3509 S.W. Burlingame Road (enter north side). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

SUN JUNE 4

White Lakes Market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mainline Printing parking lot, 3500 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Outdoor flea market. Information: 260-5458 or on Facebook, http://on.fb.me/1hy8X0T.

Military Appreciation Day and G-Baby Racing, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Amelia Earhart Airport, 16701 286th Road, Atchison.

Blue River Valley Jolly Jogathon Track Meet, from 10:30 a.m. to noon registration for field events, and from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for running events, Marysville Jr./Sr. High School Track, 211 S. 10th.

Family Board Games, 1 to 3 p.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

Topeka Crochet Guild, 1:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 267-5404.

S-Anon, 7 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. A 12-step fellowship dedicated to helping those affected by the sexual behavior of another person. Information: www.sanon.org.

MON JUNE 5

Monday Farmers Market, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (parking lot), S.W. 10th and Washburn. Visit the library booth for a free fun kid craft. Continues through Oct. 10.

Topeka Garden Council, 9 a.m., Ward-Meade Historic Site (Preston Hale Room), 124 N.W. Fillmore.

Story Time, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

Al Anon Living the Legacies, 11:45 a.m., 1728 Randolph Ave. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Kiwanis Club of Topeka, noon, Jayhawk Tower (Florentine Room), 700 S.W. Jackson. Guests welcome. Information: www.topekakiwanisclub.org.

TARSP (Topeka Area Retired School Personnel), noon Monday, June 5, Ramada West. Program: Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. A memorial service will be held, and music will be presented by Heartland Harmony. Information: 273-1267.

Al Anon Courage to Change AFG, 12:05 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 6th and Topeka (enter on west side, no meetings on holidays). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Medicare Mondays, 1 to 3 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Menninger Room 206), 1515 S.W. 10th. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program will teach, answer questions and give unbiased counseling for Kansas Medicare beneficiaries and their friends and family. Information: 580-4545 or nhohl@tscpl.org.

Al Anon Just For Today AFG, 1:30 p.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlan (west entrance). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Al Anon Peace and Serenity AFG, 5:30 p.m., University United Methodist Church,1621 S.W. College (down ramp on west side to basement, room at end of hall). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Kansas Alpha Chapter of Delta Theta Chi, 6 p.m., Goodyear Shelter House, N.W. 25th and Indianola. Program will be a guest speaker/report.

Foundation for Aeronautical Education Radio Controlled Aircraft, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Philip Billard Municipal Airport Terminal Building (Room 4), 3600 N.E. Sardou. Public welcome. Information: Greg, g.inkmann@sbcglobal.net.

Topeka Healing Rooms, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., located at the American Heart Association building, 5375 S.W. 7th, Ste. 100. Affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms. Information: 221-6589.

Acappella Unlimited, 7 p.m., Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. New female members welcome. Information: www.acappellaunlimited.com.

Al Anon Topeka AFG No. 1, 7 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. 29th St. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Capital City Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., West Side Baptist Church, S.W. 4th and Fillmore. New members and guests welcome. Information: 273-9514, capitalcitychorusa039@gmail.com or http://capitalcitychorus.com/.

Al Anon Carbondale AFG, 7:30 p.m., Carbondale Community Center, 228 Main St., Carbondale. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Concert in the Park at Garfield Park Gazebo, 7:30 p.m., North Topeka Community Band, 1600 N.E. Quincy. Sponsored by North Topeka on the Move Association (NOTOMA).

TUE JUNE 6

50 reasons to hit the road

Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:30 a.m., Optimist Club Activity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291.

Topeka Gives, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fairlawn Plaza, 2114 S.W. Chelsea Drive. A day of charitable giving for local non-profit organizations.

Veterans’ Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center (Building 3, first floor, Room A-101), 2200 S.W. Gage Blvd. Information: 350-4386.

Association of Retired Kansas Highway Employees (KDOT retirees), 11 a.m., Coyote Canyon, 1251 Ashworth Place. Speaker: Rich McReynolds, who will present “Using Maps for Geneaology.”

Music &Movement, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Please have at least one adult for every four children. Information: 273-0561.

Executive Connections Referral Group luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., McFarland’s (lower level), 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Bring business cards and network. Information: www.partner4leads.com/group/activity/925/Executive-Connections.

League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101BC, 1515 S.W. 10th. Speaker: Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan, pastor of the United Universal Fellowship of Topeka and member of Topekans for Racial Justice. The meeting is free and the public is invited. Millennium Cafe — catered luncheon — 11:30 a.m. for $9.25; program from noon to 1 p.m.

Al Anon 2100 AFG, noon, 2100 Central Park. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Emotions Anonymous Topeka Chapter, noon to 1 p.m., Grace Episcopal Cathedral (enter north courtyard door), 701 S.W. 8th. Twelve-step spiritual recovery program open to anyone who wants to become emotionally well. Information: Sharon, 633-7764, newhopeea@gmail.com or EmotionsAnonymous.com.

Sunflower Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Cost: $7 per session. Information: jan@topekabridgeclubs.org or http://bit.ly/1OfJsPj.

Facebook for Beginners, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Computer Training Center, 1515 S.W. 10th. Be sure to bring your email address and password. If you already have an account, bring your Facebook password. Register at tscpl.org/register.

NET Reach Neighborhood Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m., Avondale East NET Center (back parking lot), 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Markets are held the first and third Tuesday of the month through September.

Northeast Kansas Business Networking Group, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill, 5928 S.W. 17th. Information: Patrick Anderson, 608-6561.

Ostomy Support Group, 6 p.m., St. Francis Health, 1700 S.W. 7th. Information: Teresa 295-5555 or teresa.kellerman@sclhs.net.

Topeka Camera Club, 6:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests interested in learning more about photography welcome. Information:www.topekacameraclub.org.

Healing After Loss to Suicide (HEALS), Topeka Area, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Stormont-Vail HealthCare (Pozez Building), 1505 S.W. 8th. Support group for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Information: Sandy, 249-3792 or sreams67@gmail.com.

Flint Hills Harmony Sweet Adelines, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m., Westside Baptist Church, 1008 S.W. 4th. Women who love to sing are invited to attend. Information: Nancy, 608-8616.

Al Anon Fellowship AFG, 7 p.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn Road. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Alateen Together We Can Make It, 7 p.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn Road, room 107. Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Fossil Special Interest Group, 7 p.m., Baker’s Dozen, 4310 S.W. 21st. Information: LHenderson85@gmail.com.

Al Anon New Hope AFG, 7:30 p.m., Auburn United Methodist Church, 240 E. 8th St., Auburn (basement). Information: www.kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Manhattan Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont St., Manhattan. Information: 587-2727 or http://www.mhkprd.com.

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Tecumseh Community dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday June 7, Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 S.E. Tecumseh Road. Freewill donation. Sponsored by the Tecumseh Kiwanis Club and Tecumseh United Methodist Church with proceeds going to fund community projects and programs. Meals-to-go available.

Topeka Autism Support Group, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Hughes Room 205), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: Search for Topeka Autism Support Group on Facebook.

How to Start a Business, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206, 1515 S.W. 10th. This event covers important topics such as business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing your competition and what to expect from being your own boss. Presented by Washburn Small Business Development Center.

Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (second floor), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: powerspeakers@gmail.com.

Canvas &Cork Simple Sunset, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Straight Upp Creative Studio, 1223 Moro St., Manhattan. Cost: $30. Register online: straightuppstudio.com.

Capital City National Organization for Women, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Anton Room), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: www.capcitynow.org, capcityNOW@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/CapCityNOW.

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, St. Francis Health Cancer Center (Conference Room on second floor), 1700 S.W. 7th. Information: Kay Coward, 220-8867 or kay.coward@gmail.com.

American Legion Post 400 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Post 400, 3029 N.W. US-24 highway. Members are encouraged to attend. Information: 296-9400, alpost400@hotmail.com or http://topekanorthpost400.org.

Southwest Topeka Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Thursday, June 8, The Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South. Guest speaker: Kathy Wade, Master Gardener.

Topeka Genealogical Society Family Tree Maker and Computer Genealogy SIG meeting, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, TGS Library, 2712 S.E. Indiana. Public welcome.

Readapalooza, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C, 1515 S.W. 10th. Read, build and discover with inspiring and exciting stories followed by crafts and activities. Each session counts for 30 minutes toward your Summerfest reading goal, with different stories and activities every time; 6-12 years.

Topeka Networking Council, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, June 8, Lawyers Title (meeting room in the back), 5715 S.W. 21st. Visitors welcome by calling 273-0110 or 271-9500 by the day before.

Community Harvey House Luncheon, Thursday, June 8, Great Overland Station, 701 N. Kansas Ave. Cost: $23.50 per person (includes meal and tour). Reservations required due to limited seating, deadline Saturday, June 3. Information: 232-5533, Ext. 14, or asigars@greatoverlandstation.com.

Capital Area Retired Educators, 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Kansas National Education Association, 715 S.W. 10th. Information: Larry: 224-6437.

North East Kansas Rock &Fossil Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Public welcome. Information: NEKanRockandFossil@gmail.com.

Tallgrass Prairie Bison &Wildflower Tour, 9 to 10:15 a.m. Friday, June 9, offsite. Tour a tallgrass prairie bison ranch and learn about Kansas native wildflowers. Limit 12 per tour. Details provided following required registration at tscpl.org/register.

Museum After Hours, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, The Kansas Museum of History, 6425 S.W. 6th Ave. “Doughboys and Doughnut Girls: The Salvation Army and WWI,” by Chris Cantwell, assistant professor of history, University of Missouri, Kansas City. Information: 272-8681, Ext. 415, or visit kshs.org/museum.

Arts in the Park, 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont St., Manhattan. Performance by Billy McGuigan. Information: 587-2727 or http://www.mhkprd.com.

BrooksFest Poetry 5K Walk, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe St. Centennial Celebration of Topeka-born poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She would have turned 100 on June 7. Tickets: https://5kpoetrywalk.eventbrite.com.

Mobile Food Pantry, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, Jardine Middle School (parking lot), 2600 S.W. 33rd. Hosted by Jardine Middle School and Harvesters.

Alzheimer’s support group for caregivers, family and friends of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, Brewster Place (Health Care Unite, Fink Dining Room), 1001 S.W. 29th. Information: 271-1844.

NEKS Walk to End Alzheimer’s, from 9 a.m. to noon, registration 8 a.m., Saturday, June 10, Hummer Sports Park, 2751 S.W. East Circle Drive S. Information and registration: alzwalkneks.org, Scott Bradley, (913) 831-3888, or sbradley@alz.org.

Innovative Networking Group of Topeka Woman’s Chapter, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, The Lazy Toad, 5331 S.W. 22nd Place (Fairlawn Plaza Mall). Guests welcome. Information: www.INGTopeka.com.

BrooksFest: A Gwendolyn Brooks Centennial Celebration, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe St. A community festival! Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of poetry, art and story in celebration of Topeka-born poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African-American to win a Pulitzer Prize. She would have turned 100 on June 7.

Free Movie Night, “Home Run,” 6 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 10, Highland Heights Christian Church, 2930 S.E. Tecumseh Road. Free movie snacks. Information: 379-5642.

American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11, St. Joseph Church (basement), 227 S.W. Van Buren. Covered dish luncheon followed by short business meeting and program. Visitors welcome. Information: 235-5845.

Marshall County Railroad Historical Society’s annual Whistle Stop History Ride, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, Waterville. Limited seating, reservations required. Cost: $35. Information and tickets: 799-4294.

Elizabeth Farnsworth: A Train Through Time, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101BC, 1515 S.W. 10th. Farnsworth’s work as a foreign correspondent for PBS trained her to shine light on others. Now she will share the story of opening up about her own life in her recent memoir, which flashes from her youth in Topeka to work in places such as Iran, Iraq and Haiti. Book sales and signing to follow.

Capital City Lacers bobbin lace and tatting group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 12, Fairlawn Plaza Mall (Yak ’n Yarn), S.W. 21st and Fairlawn. Guests welcome. Information: 272-9276 or 286-3632.

Topeka Lions Club, noon Monday, June 12, McFarland’s Restaurant, 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Visitors welcome. Information on program: www.topekalions.org.

Classics Made Modern, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Monday, June 12, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C, 1515 S.W. 10th. Discuss “Whose Names Are Unknown,” by Sanora Babb, which is based on the author’s experiences working with refugee farmers in California. The novel, written in 1939 and published in 2004, tells an intimate story of the High Plains farmers who fled drought dust storms during the Great Depression.

Caregiver Support Group, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Anton Room 202), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 580-4545 or nhohl@tscpl.org.

Shawnee County Allied Tribes, 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 12, Daylight Donuts, 4201 S.W. 21st. Information: 221-2174.

Auburn Lions Club, 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Washington, Auburn. Information: 256-7274.

Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, Optimist Club Activity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Guest: Randy Benteman on Water Recreation. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291.

Harvesters food distribution, 9 a.m. second Tuesday, June 13, Kansas Expocentre, south parking lot, One Expocentre Drive. Volunteers welcome and needed, show up between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Sponsored by Topeka Bible Church and Topeka Turnaround Team.

National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees and Spouses Unit No. 140, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, Coyote Canyon, 1251 S.W. Ashworth Place. Information: 273-2434.

The SAIL (Supportive Adults Inspiring Lives) luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, Washburn University, Lincoln Center cafeteria on the east side of the campus. Cost: $6.85 plus tax. After lunch the group will walk across the parking lot to the KBI Building, where they will learn about the new building and the work done there. Sign up: http://www.swumc.org/sail-sign-up.html, or call Susanna Wesley, 478-3697. Visitors welcome.

Topeka Independent Business Association Networking Group, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Topeka Country Club, 2700 S.W. Buchanan. Lunch: $10. RSVP: taradimick@gmail.com. Information: www.topekatiba.org.

Keep America Beautiful monthly meeting, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Ramada Inn Madison Street Diner, 420 E. 6th. Speaker: Elsie Gibeson, Curb Appeal.

Medicare educational seminar, 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Heart Center, 929 S.W. Mulvane. Learn the basics of Medicare and all its options. Designed for those becoming eligible, as well as those considering making a change. Information: 233-1816, sign up at http://centuryinsuranceagencyks.com (on the Medicare tab), or email info@century-health.com. Light snacks and beverages provided.

Topeka Science Cafe, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Perkins Restaurant, 1720 S.W. Wanamaker. Information: Brian Thomas, brian.thomas@washburn.edu or 670-2144, or www.facebook.com/TopekaScienceCafe.

Kinship Networking, Topeka Grandparent/Caregiver Support Group, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Kansas Children’s Service League, 3545 S.W. 5th. Grandparents and other relatives can share experiences and draw strength from one another. Information: 296-6295 or Sharon.Dabzadeh@kdads.ks.gov.

Topeka Rose Society, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Preston Hale Room at Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore. Information: Don Boyd, 271-9642, or Gill and Wanda Goodnow, 246-3354, or www.topekarosesociety.com.

Kansas Capital Quilters Guild, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Visitors welcome. Information: www.kscapitalquilters.com.

National Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Association, Topeka Chapter, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, First Congregational Church, 1701 S.W. Collins. Information: 286-7057 or topekacfs@care2.com.

Manhattan Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Larry Norvell Band Shell in City Park, 1101 Fremont St., Manhattan. Information: 587-2727 or http://www.mhkprd.com.

BINGO

American Legion Post 1, 5:45 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays, American Legion Post 1, 3800 S.E. Michigan. Information: 267-1923 or http://capitolpostone.org. Concessions available.

American Legion Post 400, 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, American Legion Post 400, 3029 N.W. US-24 Highway. Concessions available starting at 5 p.m. Information: 296-9400 or www.topekanorthpost400.org.

American Legion Bingo, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 299 Huron Blvd., Marysville.

Arab Shrine Temple, 6:25 p.m. Fridays, Arab Shrine Temple, 1305 S. Kansas Ave. Information: 234-5656 or http://on.fb.me/1MbkzPZ.

Eagles Bingo, 1 p.m. Sundays, Eagles Lodge 2941 Fremont. Doors open 11 a.m. snack bar, noon. Information 266-7307.

Hayden High bingo, 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Hayden Catholic High School, 401 S.W. Gage Blvd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Snack bar and ample parking. Information: 272-2150.

VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 3110 S.W. Huntoon. Concessions available starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $5 to $30. Information: 235-9073 or www.vfw1650.com.

REUNIONS

Rossville High School Alumni reunion and dinner, Saturday, June 3. Information: 584-6080 or meburg@embarqmail.com.

Lafayette Elementary School reunion, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Steak Grill at Gage Park, 635 S.W. Gage Blvd. All school years invited. Information: (816) 335-5455 or www.facebook.com/groups/lafayette.lobos.

Highland Park High School class of 1967 50th reunion, Sept. 1-3. Information: Cheryl Herman, Sylvester2009cat@gmail.com.

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. This year the association will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the division which was formed in France during World War I. Information about the association and its annual reunion in Arlington, Va., Sept. 13-17, contact Bob Haynes, secretary-treasurer, 2idahq@comcast.net, call (224) 225-1202, or visit www.2ida.org.

Topeka High School class of 1967 50th reunion, Sept. 22-23. Information: mmsheahan@cox.net.

Topeka West High School class of 1967 50th reunion, Oct. 6-7. Information: jillrayna@yahoo.com.

BRIEFLY

“ReStore Hope” Art Show, an art exhibition that will benefit Topeka Habitat for Humanity and Valeo Behavioral Health Care. The exhibit located at The Creations of Hope Gallery: Art and Advocacy, 909 N. Kansas, will highlight a portfolio of artwork donated to Topeka Habitat for Humanity from a private donor. The show runs through May. All proceeds from the sale of the art will be distributed to both Topeka Habitat for Humanity and the Creations of Hope Art Gallery, a program of Valeo Behavioral Health Care.

Summer Discussion Group: Beyond the Border: U.S.-Mexico Relations, 3 p.m. May 31, June 21 and 28, and July 11, 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence. For many, the U.S.-Mexico border presents a problem, for others, an economic opportunity. An expert in cross-border economic development, Christina Luhn will lead a summer discussion group series exploring the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico with a focus on border security, immigration and trade. Information: www.doleinstitute.org.

Flint Hills Rodeo, June 1-3, Strong City. Information: (620) 273-6480 or http://flinthillsrodeo.com.

The 2017 Kansas Archeology Training Program (KATP) field school held by the Kansas Historical Society and the Kansas Anthropological Association, June 1-15, The Quixote site in Jefferson County. Principal investigator is Dr. Brad Logan with Kansas State University. Research during the field school will focus on learning more about the people who lived at this Late Plains Woodland site. Archeology technique courses are also offered and can be taken for college credit. Registration fee: $30 for members of the Kansas Historical Society or Kansas Anthropological Association, and non-member fee is $90. Registration packet available at kshs.org/14622. Additional programs accompany the field school, including a collectors’ night June 7, scan and share event June 8, and architectural building survey class June 13-14. No experience is necessary. Children must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Information: kshs.org/events/2017/06 or call Virginia Wulfkuhle, 272-8681, Ext. 266; vwulfkuhle@kshs.org.

Relay for Life, from 9 a.m. Friday, June 2 to noon Saturday, June 3, Hummer Sports Park, 2751 S.W. East Circle Drive S.

Kansas Quilters Organization spring meeting, Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, Four Points by Sheraton, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan. Speaker: Debbie Maddy from Texas, who designs quilt patterns for her company, Calico Carriage. Spring 2017 newsletter, which includes registration forms and membership information: www.ksquilter.org.

Day Out with Thomas The Train, June 2-4, and 9-11, Midland Railway, 1515 High St., Baldwin City. Information and times: (913) 721-1211, or www.midlandrailway.org.

29th annual Mulvane Art Fair, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, located east of the student union on the Washburn University campus. Admission: $10, children under 12 and members of the Mulvane Art Museum free. Information: mulvaneart@gmail.com. Tickets: http://mulvaneartfair.com.

Chardon Polka Band, 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday June 3, and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, Sacred Heart Church grounds, Seward Ave. and Freeman Ave., Oakland.

Summer Sizzle, June 5-9, Topeka Bible Church, 1135 S.W. College Ave. For junior and senior high students. Registration: $5 per day or $20 for the week, due by the first day of camp.

Mary Pinard, Poet in Residence, through Tuesday, June 6, The Volland Store, 24098 Volland Road, Alma. Information: (620) 271-2953, www.vollandstore.com or abby@thevollandstore.com.

Topeka Police Department 2017 SRO Summer Camp, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 6-9 at French Middle School, 5257 S.W. 33rd St., and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 13-16 at Chase Middle School, 2250 N.E. State St. The camp is open to any incoming 6th and 7th grader. Instructors: Topeka Police Department Officers and USD 501 Police Officers. Capacity: 30 per camp. Morning snack and lunch provided. Free camps. Information: https://www.topeka.org/tpd/.

Heart SMART, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, June 7-28, Area Agency of Aging, 401 Houston St., Manhattan. Information: Lauren Steinlage, (800) 432-2703.

Flint Hills FolkLife Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11, Chase County Courthouse Lawn, Pearl Street and Broadway, Cottonwood Falls. Free event. Information: Sue Smith (620) 273-6053, or email prairie-maid@sbcglobal.net.

Shawnee County Historical Society’s “History Camp for Kids” “Oregon Trail Adventures,” sessions from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 12​-16, Historic Ritchie House and Cox Center, 1116 and 1118 S.E. Madison. Campers will need to bring a sack lunch. The cost is $50, which includes talented presenters, hands-on ​​educational​ objects, primary source material, campfire and food. Included in the cost is admission to the Kansas Museum for a special session and materials for campers to build a covered wagon. For additional information or to register: call the Shawnee County Historical Society, 234-6097, or shawneecoutyhistory@gmail.com. ​

TARC, free residential confidential paper shred, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 12​-16, 1800 S.W. 42nd.

Washunga Days, June 16-18, Neosho Riverwalk Park, Council Grove. Parade, food vendors, and car show. Buttons: $15 at the gate and are discounted $10 until Monday, June 12.

Kansas Youth Chorale Auditions, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14, First Presbyterian Church, 817 S.W. Harrison St. Singers in grades 4-8. Schedule auditions at kansasyouthchoraletopeka@gmail.com. Specific Information about auditions at www.kansasyouthchoraletopeka.org.

The Eastern Unit of Kansas Judges Council present “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” a Small-Standard Flower Show honoring nonagenarians, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, Ward-Meade Park (Preston Hale Room), 124 N.W. Fillmore. Free and open to the public.

The 29th annual YWCA Leadership Lunch, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, Capital Plaza Hotel Sunflower Ballroom Maner Conference Center, 1717 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Honoring women of excellence who are making a difference in Northeast Kansas. Information: Sarah, 233-1750, Ext. 222, or http://www.ywcaneks.org.

A new exhibit at Emporia State University honors student, staff and faculty veterans, “WWI and the Memorial Union: Honoring Veterans, Serving Students,” curated by ESU Special Collection and Archives and showcases students, staff and faculty who served from the Spanish-American War through current conflicts in the Middle East. On display on the first floor of White Library, 1 Kellogg Cir., Emporia, through July.

“Marlin Fitzwater: From Wheat Fields to White House” exhibit, through Aug. 24, Eisenhower Presidential Library Lobby, 200 S.E. 4th St. Features items from his distinguished careeer as press secretary to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Information: 263-6700.

The 4th annual Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash, Sept. 9. Help send off the riders that morning and cheer them home in the afternoon. Food, a beer garden and music by Black Top Road will be featured in the afternoon. Information: Marysville Chamber of Commerce, 562-3101, www.marysvillekansaschamber.org or info@marysvillechamber.org or follow on Facebook.

Marysville Farmers Market, 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday through Oct. 14, 7th and Broadway in historic downtown Marysville. Selection of baked goods, locally grown foods, plants and homemade crafts. Information: 562-6818 or 562-2424.

Seneca Community Farmers Market, 8 a.m., downtown at The Market Greenhouse, 33 N. 5th. Saturdays through mid-October. Information: Facebook page Seneca Community Farmers Market.

Emporia Farmers Market, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7th Ave., between Merchant and Commercial Street, Emporia. Runs May through October. For market news and events, find the Emporia Farmers Market on Facebook or visit www.emporiafarmersmarket.org. Information: Jessica Hopkins, (620) 343-6555 or email emporiafm@gmail.com.

The Great Overland Station Museum exhibit “The Kaw: A Prairie River Shapes a State,” 701 N. Kansas Ave. Artifacts on display include bones, animal teeth, pottery shards, and pieces from the Kaw Indian or native tribes that lived along the Kansas River. Information: Trisha Smith, Great Overland Station development and marketing manager, 232-5533 or tsmith@greatoverlandstation.com. The exhibit will show through Jan. 31, 2018.

“Eisenhower and the Great War” Exhibit, through March 1, 2018, Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, 200 S.E. 4th St., Abilene. Information: 263-6700.

“Chisholm Trail and the Cowtown that Raised a President” Exhibit, through May 31, 2018, Eisenhower Presidential Library &Museum, 200 S.E. 4th St., Abilene. Information: 263-6700.

Topeka Salvation Army free hot meal, 4 to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and sack lunch Friday, 1320 S.E. 6th St.

Free mobile food distribution, from 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. until food runs out, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Family of God Church, 1231 N.E. Eugene. No ID or proof of income required. First-come, first-served. Sponsored by Randel Ministries, Harvesters and Family of God Church. Information: 234-1111 or www.randelministries.com.

Midland Care offers grief support for all ages, including children and teenagers. Information: 232-2044.

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