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Aug. 22
E-MAIL WITH YAHOO! MAIL ’Äì Learn to address, compose, reply to and forward messages. 1 ’Äì 2:30 p.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Register at 580-4606 or email at: class@tscpl.org
Aug. 22 - 24
SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERTS ’Äì The Sound Advice Quartet, a Topeka based Southern gospel quartet will be celebrating its 4th anniversary by hosting three nights of Southern gospel concerts. In addition, the Dixie Melody Boys from Kinston, North Carolina will be featured on Friday night; the New Horizons from Lebanon, Missouri, with special guest Larry DeLawder from Branson, Missouri on Saturday night; and the Lesters from St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday night. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. at the Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 SW Fairlawn. A free will offering will be optional.
BUSKER FEST ’Äì Buskers are street performers who interact with assembled crowds for tips and to share their skills. The Lawrence Arts Center will be the headquarters for the festival. Artists from around the country can be seen along Mass Street on Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday afternoon, downtown Lawrence.
Aug. 23
SEAL AMERICA ’Äì National Communion 2008 is hosting an open communion and prayer service. Christians of all denominations are invited to meet together to lift the cup of communion over the state of Kansas at 11:23 a.m., state capitol building. More information is available at 1-888-NEW-MOVE or www.sealamerica.org.
BEGINNING GENEALOGY ’Äì Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the print and online resources available at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 9 a.m. ’Äì noon, Anton Room #202. Registration required. Phone 580-4540 for more information.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET ’Äì Fresh produce, oven baked goods, crafts and much more are available, 7:30 a.m. ’Äì noon, at the parking lot, 10th & Kansas Ave.
TNA WRESTLING LIVE!- 8 p.m., Landon Arena, Kansas Expocentre. Phone 234-4545 for tickets.
THE MOST HAUNTED CITY GHOST TOUR ’Äì Discover tales of the Kaw, a cursed cemetery and much more about Kansas City, Kansas. Tour departs at 8 p.m., Vortex Bar, 411 N. 6th. Tickets can be ordered online at: www.ghosttourkansas.com
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THE ICE TOUR ’Äì Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for the six shows coming Oct. 2 ’Äì5 at the Kansas Expocentre. Phone 234-4545 to order tickets. Show times will be available at www.KsExpo.com.
Aug. 24
SO MANY BOOKS, SO LITTLE TIME ’Äì Book discussion for readers with little time to discuss "The Glass Castle" by Jeanette Walls. Books are available for participants to borrow. Registration required. 3 ’Äì 5 p.m., Menninger Room 206, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Register at 580-4540.
TOSCA AND THE LYRIC OPERA OF KANSAS CITY ’Äì The Topeka Opera Society presents Don Dagenais of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, singing works from La boheme, Julius Caesar, La traviata and The Pirates of Penzance at 2:30 p.m., Anton Room, at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Admission is free.
Aug. 25
MAD SCIENCE ’Äì Hands on experiments for children 9 ’Äì 11 years of age, 6 ’Äì 7 p.m., Marvin Auditorium 101C, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Registration is required. Phone 580-4565.
TOPEKA PC USERS CLUB ’Äì The After Lunch bunch will meet at 1 p.m. at the Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza. The meeting is open to the public. Phone 272-8444 for more information.
FALL DANCE CLASSES ’Äì Tap, ballet, modern and jazz classes will begin today for dancers of all ages at the Lawrence Arts Center. Phone 785-843-2787 for more information and enrollment.
Aug. 25 ’Äì Dec. 18
CREATIVE LEARNING ADVENTURES ’Äì A licensed preschool for children ages 3 ’Äì 5. Registration and fees for each month classes will be required. Classes will be held at the Velma K. Paris Community Center. Phone 862-1630 for information and registration.
Aug. 26
KEEPING THE BOOKS ’Äì This seminar will assist in taxes and recordkeeping for new or existing businesses. Presented by the Washburn University Small Business Development Center and the library’s Business and Investment Center, 6 ’Äì 8:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium. Registration required. Phone Shirley at 234-3235 or Terry at 580-4556.
EXCEL: INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS ’Äì Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features, 9:30 ’Äì 11 a.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. To register, phone 580-4606 or email: class@tscpl.org.
Aug. 27
GET AN "A" ON YOUR HOMEWORK ’Äì Learn to use the library’s resources to do homework, 6 ’Äì 7:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium 101C, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Registration required. Phone 580-4565 for information and registration.
Aug. 28
TOPEKA PC USERS CLUB ’Äì The board will meet at 6 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant.
PIONEERS IN METALS EDUCATION LECTURE ’Äì Lecturers Alma Eikerman and Otto Kunnzli will be joined by presenters Marlies Behm, curator and metalsmith, and Glen Brown, Ph. D., critic and professor, 2:30 ’Äì 4 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence. Phone 785-843-2787 for more information or visit www.lawrenceartscenter.org.
Aug. 29
POWERPOINT ’Äì Create dynamic presentations and learn to insert slides, text, graphics, transitions and animation, 1 ’Äì 2:30 p.m., Computer Training Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Phone 580-4606 to register or email: class@tscpl.org.
Aug. 30
TOPEKA RAILROAD FESTIVAL ’Äì Enjoy a day filled with family fun, food, activities, music and dancing at this fund raising event, 10 a.m. ’Äì 10 p.m. at the Great Overland Station. See ad for ticket information and more.
Phone 232-5533 or visit www.greatoverlandstation.com for details.
GHOST TOUR ’Äì Explore Topeka’s railroad history, the Underground Railroad and more during two new Railroad Festival tours. One-hour tours begin at 9 a.m. and will depart throughout the day from the Great Overland Station. All ages are welcomed. Tickets are $10.00 each and can be ordered online at www.ghosttourkansas.com.
TAP GALA ’Äì This annual fundraiser for the Topeka AIDS Project will include an open bar, appetizers, live and silent auctions and more, 6 p.m. at the Ramada Inn. Tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door. For more information visit www.topekaaidsproject.org.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET ’Äì Fresh produce, oven baked goods, crafts and much more, 7:30 a.m. ’Äì noon, parking lot, 10th & Kansas Ave.
Sept. 1
LABOR DAY FESTIVAL ’Äì The annual Labor Day Festival will begin with a 11 a.m. parade through downtown Topeka. Speakers, booths, displays, free food and drinks will be at 12:00 ’Äì 2:30 p.m. on the capitol grounds. For more information, contact Ginger Smoot at 235-2301
Ongoing
BOOKMOBILE - Available every Thursday from 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Quincy Street Station, 820 SW Quincy. For other locations and times, phone 580-4590.
BELLY DANCING ’Äì Free belly dancing instruction will be offered from 6 ’Äì 7:30 p.m., the first Friday of every month at the Central Park Community Center, 1534 SW Clay. No experience necessary and no observers allowed. For more information email: huraiva.alimah@yahoo.com.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - Free blood pressure clinics are offered every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at the American Red Cross, 1221 SW 17th St., & every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St. For more info call 234-0568.
DOWNTOWN LAWRENCE WALKING TOURS ’Äì Saturday morning walking tours through Oct. 25 will focus on history and architecture of downtown Lawrence. Tours will depart from the Farmer’s Market, 824 New Hampshire, at 9 a.m. and return at 10 a.m. Three different tours will be offered in rotation. Tickets are $10.00 for adults. Advance registration is recommended by phoning 785-842-3883.
FRIDAY FLICKS - The Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library will show movies every Friday in the Lingo Story Room from 3’Äì5 p.m. Limit 30 people. For more info call 580-4565.
HOMEWORK CENTER - Homework coaches are available to help children ages 5-18 with questions, assignments, and teach them how to use library resources. The homework center is available M-Th from 4-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-6 p.m. For more info call 580-4565.
TOPEKA RAILROAD FESTIVAL ’Äì Volunteers are needed to help with the festival on Aug. 30 at the Great Overland Station. Sign up for three-hour shifts. Phone 232-5533 or go to the website: www.greatoverlandstation.com for information.
Monthly and Weekly Meetings
ARTHRITIS FIRST HAND - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12 p.m. at the Pozez Education Center, 1505 SW 8th. For more info call Patty, 272-8461.
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE - NE KS chapter meets every 3rd Sunday at 4 p.m. at the American Legion, 3800 Michigan. Meetings are open to the public.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY - Christ-centered 12-step recovery for alcoholism, chemical addiction, gambling addiction, sexual addiction, anger, grief, depression, co-dependency, victims of abuse and any other hurt, habit or hang-up that is keeping you from the purpose God has for you meets every Friday at 6 p.m. at 1912 SW Gage Blvd. For more info call 220-7641.
CITY OF TOPEKA RETIREES’ GROUP - Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Golden Corral Family Steak House, 1601 SW Wanamaker Rd, at 11 a.m. For more info call John Rothrock at 272-4332.
CIVITAN CLUB OF TOPEKA - Volunteer service organization meeting the local needs of youth, senior citizens and persons with developmental disabilities. Meetings are 12-1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Top of the Tower restaurant. For more info call Dean at 256-2509.
DOVIA - The Topeka Chapter of Directors of Volunteers in Agency meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 8 a.m. For more info call Jeanette at 272-4060.
DOWNTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB - A volunteer service organization helping local youth, meets at noon, every Friday at the Top of the Tower restaurant. Phone Bill Kastens at 272-2604 for info.
FOLK DANCERS - The Recreational folk dance group meets every Saturday night from 7-10 p.m., 2637 SE 41st St. No experience necessary and partners are not required. Free and open to the public. For more info call 266-7155.
INVESTORS CLUB - Meetings for cash flow real estate investors held every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at 2100 SE 29th St, on the 2nd floor. Anyone interested in buying or selling real estate is invited to attend meetings. For more info call Lawrence Tibbetts at 266-0400.
KANSAS PRAIRIE PACKERS - For those interested in hiking, canoeing, bicycling and other outdoor activities, the group meets at 7pm the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Pizza Hut at 10th & Topeka Blvd. For more info call Mary at 234-4667.
KAW VALLEY WOODCARVER - Meets 2nd Sunday of each month at Seaman Congregational Church at 2 p.m. Special carving meetings are held on Thursday of each month from 1-9 p.m. & on Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. following the monthly meetings at C. Honaker’s Studio, 4121 NW Brickyard Rd. For more info call 293-5814.
LIFE GROUPS - The groups meet every Sunday from 9-9:45 a.m. at Light of the World Christian Center. For more info call 271-1010.
MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB - Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month. For more info call Ane McMahan at 271-1567.
AMERICAN SEWING GUILD - The neighborhood group meets every 3rd Tuesday each month. For more info call 271-1567.
SOROPTIMIST - International volunteer organization for business and professional women who want to work to improve the lives of other women in local and world communities. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at noon at the Ronald McDonald House in Topeka.
SUNFLOWER HARMONY CHORUS ’Äì Women’s acappella vocal ensemble invites women who like to sing and dance to join the fun! Rehearsals are every Monday at 7 p.m. at Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 NW Taylor. For more information, call Mary at 783-7419.
SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB - The group meets every Tuesday, at 6:30 a.m. at 720 NW 50th. For more info call 246-1291.
TOASTMASTERS - The Power Speakers meet every Wednesday, from 7-8 p.m. and the Heartland TM meets every Thursday, from noon-1 p.m. at the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library. For more info call Rob at 267-5789 or Michael at 286-3651.
THE TOPEKA APPLE USER GROUP - Meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend if interested in using Apple computers, equipment or software.
TOPEKA SIERRA CLUB - Meets every 4th Tuesday of each month at the Topeka/Shawnee County Library at 7 p.m. for those who are interested in environmental issues. Non-members welcome
WESTAR RETIREES’ GROUP - Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Top of the Tower, 5th & Kansas. For more info call Ane McMahan at 271-1567.Art Galleries & Museums
BEACHAMP’S GALLERY ’Äì "A Conversation with the Landscape" new paintings by Rodney Troth, showing through Sept. 17 at 3113 SW Huntoon in the Westboro Mart. Phone 233-0300 for information.
BROOKWOOD FLORAL GALLERY ’Äì Exhibit by Sandy Hunter, through August, during regular business hours at 3200 SW 29th Street.
DOWNTOWN BRANCH & KUEHNE BRANCH NORTH YMCAS’Äì Exhibits by Marian Chaffee will be on display through August. 421 Van Buren and 1936 NW Tyler.
KANSAS CORPORATION COMMISSION ’Äì Works by Jewel Willhite will be on display through August, during regular business hours at 1500 SW Arrowhead Rd.
LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER ’Äì "Bears, Beasts, Bodies and Boats" by Annie Helmericks Louder will be on display through August. Also, "Metalsmithing in the Sister Cities: Lawrence and Eutin", 940 New Hampshire, Lawrence. Phone 785-843-2787 or visit: www.lawrenceartcenter.org for more information.
EXHIBIT ’Äì "Forces of Nature" focuses on Kansas tornadoes, droughts, prairie fires and floods. The exhibit includes some interactive elements. 9 a.m. ’Äì 5 p.m., Tues. through Sat., 1-5 p.m., Sun., Kansas Museum of History.
EXHIBIT - A Century of Railroading in Jackson County. See model trains, train and depot photos, 1860 - 1960 fashions and hear stories of "riding the rails" 10 a.m. - noon, Saturdays, 2 - 4 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 26, Roebeke House, Holton. Phone 785-364-4991 for information.
GREAT OVERLAND STATION - Custom Kansas cowboy boots and history will be on display through Aug. 31. The exhibit was produced by the Kansas Historical Society with partial funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday. Normal admission charges apply.
MULVANE ART MUSEUM - "Persian Visions - Contemporary Photography from Iran" an exhibition that provides a rare and revealing view of Iranian life through photographs by renowned Iranian photographers. The exhibit concludes Aug. 24.
THE PRINTED IMAGE II ’Äì This is a national juried competition for all printmaking processes. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 26, at the Sabatini Gallery, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.
SOUTHWEST YMCA ’Äì Ann Good will have works on display through August at 3635 SW Chelsea Dr.
STERNBERG MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY - "T. rex cetera: dinosaurs and Other Monsters of the Mesozoic" features numerous full skeletons and other world class fossils. This exhibit will run through March 29, 2009 at the museum on the Fort Hays University campus, Fort Hays. For more information phone 785-628-4206 or visit www.fhsu.edu.
Support Groups
AGING - For caregivers of seniors. Meets every 4th Wed, monthly, at 1p.m. in the Clubhouse of Rosehill Place. For more info call 235-1367, ext. 30.AL-
ANON FAMILY GROUP - For family and friends of alcoholics. For a schedule of meetings call 357-8725 or visit our www.kansas-al-anon.org.
BEREAVED PARENTS ’Äì The Compassionate Friends non profit support group offer friendship and understanding to parents, grandparents and siblings after the death of a child of any age from any cause. Monthly meeting is at 7 p.m., Aug. 25 in the Formation room of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church at 17th & Stone. Enter the blue doors on the south side of the church. August meeting: Making Photo Memories of Your Child. For monthly meeting dates and information, call Susan at 272-4895.
BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP - For those living with multiple sclerosis. Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the MS Society Topeka office. For more info call the MS Office at 272-5292.
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Open to in a caregiver role with an elder. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at the Rose Hill Senior Housing’s community building, 3600 SW Gage #79. For more info call 233-1730, ext. 3229.
CHILDREN’S GRIEF COUNSELING - Grief counseling for children ages 5-18 who have suffered the loss of a friend, loved one or a pet. Sessions are designed to creatively work through feelings with a registered art therapist and music therapist. For more info call 232-2044.
COFFEE FOR CAREPARTNERS - For the families of those living with multiple sclerosis. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the MS Society Topeka office. For more info call Charlie at 228-1818.
GRANDPARENTS AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP ’Äì Meeting Room 8, St. Francis Health Center. Phone 286-2329 for time and information.
GRIEF SUPPORT - Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Heartland Hospice. On the 1st Thursday each month the group meets in the Penthouse of the Independent Living High-rise Apts at Brewster Place. Widow’s Dutch luncheon is held every 3rd Thursday of each month at Paisano’s Ristorante at 11 a.m. For more info call Terry 271-6500.
’HEALS’(Healing After Loss by Suicide) - AKA Survivors Of Suicide (SOS). For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. in the Pozez Education Center. For more info call Steve Newcomer at 478-4947 or 296-8349.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS ’Äì A fellowship for people who have problems with overeating and undereating. For information, contact Janet M. at 267-6653 or through the website: sunflowerintergroupoa.org.
PARENTS HELPING PARENTS - Designed for parents who want to improve their parenting skills and share their experiences with other parents. Meets every Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at Parkdale Preschool, 1115 SE 10th St. For more info call Gwen at 575-6970.
PARENTING THE SECOND TIME AROUND - Parenting meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of each month at the YMCA downtown from 6:30-7 p.m. For more info call 286-2329.
RESOURCE FAMILY - Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from 7-8 p.m. at the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library in the Boardroom. For more info call Rebecca at 766-7652.
WIDOWED PERSONS SUPPORT GROUP - Invites widows to attend brunch every 3rd Saturday each month at First United Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a covered dish, rolls, salad, dessert, fruit or cheese. For more info call 357-7290 or 379-5776.
WOMEN’S POSITIVE LIVING - Self-help group for people with multiple sclerosis and their families meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the MS Society Topeka Office. For more info call Janine Wurm at 228-1818.
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