Upcoming events [Topeka Capital Journal (KS)]

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Notices of upcoming events should be sent to The Topeka Capital- Journal at least two weeks in advance of the intended publication date. They may be submitted by email to [email protected]; by mail to The Topeka Capital-Journal, attention Briefly in Topeka, 616 S.E. Jefferson, Topeka, KS 66607; or by fax to (785) 295-1230. All area codes are (785) unless otherwise noted.

CLUBS,

MEETINGS

North Topeka Historical Society, 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, The Cottages, 620 N.W. Lyman. Speaker: Chuck Sodergren, on the Renaissance of North Topeka.

Kiwanis Club of Topeka, noon Monday, Sept. 30. Jayhawk Tower (Florentine Room), 700 S.W. Jackson. Speaker: Pat Wiechman will show members how to navigate and communicate through www.KiwanisOne.org. Guests welcome. Information: Rita Adams, 785-249-9720.

Topeka Lions Club, noon Monday, Sept. 30, Top of the Tower (Bank of America building), 534 S. Kansas Ave. Visitors welcome.

Topeka PC Users Club Group, After Lunch Bunch, 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 6130 S.W. 17th. Information: 273-1324.

Acappella Unlimited, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. New female members welcome. Information: www.acappellaunlimited.com.

Capital City Barbershop Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, West Side Baptist Church, S.W. 4th and Fillmore. New members and guests welcome. Information: 273-9514, [email protected] or http:// capitalcitychorus.com/.

Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Optimist Club Activity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Speaker: Cameron Taylor, executive director of Quincy House. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291.

Association of Retired Kansas Highway Employees, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Coyote Canyon, 1251 Ashworth Place. Speaker: Vince Frye, of Downtown Topeka Inc., on Downtown Redevelopment.

Executive Connections Referral Group luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 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 of Topeka and Shawnee County Tuesday Topics, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Program: Josh Svaty, former Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, on The Lessons of the Prairie: New Roots for Agriculture. Lunch cost: $8.25 (reservation by Monday, Sept. 30). Guests welcome. Information: 235-8452.

Kiwanis Club of North Topeka, noon Tuesday, Oct. 1, Community Bank, N.W. US-24 highway and Rochester Road. Guests welcome. Information: 582-4898.

US Acts! Institute Debate Club, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1127 S.W. Horne. Open to ages 14 and older. Information: www.usacts.org.

<p>Topeka West Rotary, 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Hy-Vee (second- floor conference room), S.W. 29th and Wanamaker. Information: Brian Jacques, 357-6311 or [email protected].

Kansas Department of Revenue Retiree's luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Coyote Canyon, 1251 S.W. Ashworth Place. Information: Shirley, 272-5657.

Innovative Networking Group of Topeka, 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th Ave. Guests welcome. Information: www.INGTopeka.com.

Northeast Kansas Business Networking Group, noon Wednesday, Oct. 2, Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive. Information: Patrick Anderson, 608-6561.

Capital City National Organization for Women, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Anton Room), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: www.capcitynow.org, [email protected] or https://www.facebook.com/CapCityNOW.

American Legion Post 400 and Auxiliary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Post 400, 3029 N.W. US-24 highway. Members are encouraged to attend.

Lawrence Apple Users' Group 2.0, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Douglas County Senior Service, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence. Topic: iPhoneography: Using your iPhone to take and manipulate photos. Information: Dave Greenbaum, 218-9676, [email protected] or http:// www.laughks.org.

Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (second floor), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: [email protected].

Southwest Topeka Kiwanis, 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Atria Hearthstone West, 3515 S.W. 6th.

Capital City Networking Group, 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Jayhawk Tower, S.W. 7th and Jackson.

Topeka Networking Council, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Lawyers Title (meeting room in the back), 5715 S.W. 21st. Visitors welcome by calling (785) 466-6169 or (913) 735-7832 by the day before.

Heartland Toastmasters, noon Thursday, Oct. 3, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests welcome. Information: 232-2836.

Rotary Club of Topeka, noon Thursday, Oct. 3, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, S.E. 6th and Madison. Information: Roger Aeschliman, 267-8782.

Meadowlark Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.

American Legion Riders Chapter 400, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 3029 N.W. US-24 highway. Information: 296-9400 or [email protected].

Topeka Sunflower Lions Club, 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Perkins Restaurant, 1729 S.W. Wanamaker. Information: [email protected].

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Perkins Restaurant, 1720 S.W. Wanamaker. Visitors welcome. Information: 554-0573.

German-American Club of Topeka, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Lawyers Title of Topeka, 5715 S.W. 21st.

Sons of American Legion Post 400, 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 3029 N.W. US-24 highway. Information: Tim Garcia, 363-3926.

Topeka Optimist Club, noon Friday, Oct. 4, Top of the Tower, 534 S. Kansas Ave.

Kaw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the War of 1812, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Lunch at 12:30 in the Millennium Cafe. The Margaret Dunning Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists will meet at 1 p.m.

Topeka Crochet Guild1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 267- 5404.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Outdoor Family Fun Event, 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, El Shaddi Ministries Community Church, 920 S.E. Sherman. Dance, drama and music ministry presentation.

Annual Beer Can and Breweriana show, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 29, at Reynolds Lodge at Lake Shawnee. Contact Marc Milner at 273-8447.

Paws for a Cause Seminar Series: Discussion on Senior Pets & Health with veterinarian Kate KuKanich, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Helping Hands Humane Society education center, 5720 S.W. 21st. Free. Information and registration: 233-7325 or http://seniorpets- eorg.eventbrite.com/.

Lifeline Children's Services adoption and orphan care ministry, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 4745N.W. Hunter's Ridge Circle, Suite C. Informational meeting on adoption and orphan care ministry and Safe Families for Children. Information: 783-4577, [email protected] or www.lifelinechild.org.

Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority 40th anniversary free rides, Tuesday, Oct. 1. Lift rides must be scheduled no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, by calling 783-7000. Information: www.topekametro.org or 783-7000.

Food distribution, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, KNI grounds, S.W. 21st and Randolph. No ID needed. Sponsored by Town & County Christian Church and Harvesters. Information: 272-9009.

The Toy Store First Friday Artwalk, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 5300 S.W. 21st. Enjoy milk and cookies while enjoying the children's works of art. Artwork submission deadline is Wednesday, July 31. Information: 273-0561.

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays (rain or shine), through Nov. 2, S.W. 12th and Harrison. Information: 249- 4704.

"The Bully" movie viewing and discussion, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Topeka High School auditorium, 800 S.W. 10th. Movie is appropriate for all middle and high school students and their parents. Hosted by Community Resources Council.

Taste of Country, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Crestview United Methodist Church, 2245 S.W. Eveningside Drive. Cost: $8 pulled pork meal for adults; $4 hot dog meal for children 5 and younger. Shop the Country Store. Information and tickets (required in advance): 272-3676.

Blessing of the Animals, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, Gage Park Big Shelter House, S.W. 6th and Gage Boulevard. Public is invited to bring their pets on a leash or in a pet carrier for a blessing by local clergy. Information: 368-9180 or 806-0224.

AREA EVENTS

Quilting Workshop (seven weeks), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Nov. 12, Dane G. Hansen Museum & Plaza, 110 W. Main, Logan. Instructor: Janie Lowry, of Stockton. Information or registration: 689-4846 or http://www.hansenmuseum.org.

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program tri-annual community needs assessment meetings, noon to 1 p.m. (lunch provided): Oct. 3, Nemaha County; Oct. 4, Atchison County; Oct. 15, Marshall County; Oct. 16, Jackson County; Oct. 18, Doniphan County; Oct. 22, Pottawatomie County; Oct. 28, Jefferson County; Oct. 29, Brown County; Oct. 30, Riley County; and Nov. 12, Leavenworth County. Information and reservations (deadline is two days before event date): Linda Grier, 742-2222, ext. 235, or [email protected].

SOS Domestic Violence Summit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Flint Hills Technical College, 3301 W. 18th, Emporia. Cost: $40 (includes lunch). Information and registration (by Friday, Sept. 27): 620-343-8799 or www.soskansas.com.

Perry Lecompton Farmers Market, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, through Oct. 18, US-24 highway and Ferguson Road. Information: www.perrylecomptonfarmersmarket.com.

Blessing of the Pets and 5K Dog Jog/Fun Run, 11:15 a.m. 5K, 12:30 p.m. blessing Sunday, Oct. 6, Linscott Park, 4th and Iowa, Holton. Race entry fee: $20. Pets must be on leash or in kennel. Race information: Brenda, 364-6992 or [email protected]. Blessing of the Pets information: 364-5156.

YOUR HEALTH

Affordable Care Act public information meetings, 2 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Marvin Auditorium), 1515 S.W. 10th. Presented by Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance, and Linda Sheppard, of the Kansas Insurance Department. Meetings are scheduled to last two hours. Information: 296-7807.

The Affordable Care Act and You town hall meeting, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (Blue's Cafe Dining Room), 1133 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Enter building facing S.W. Polk Street between 11th and 12th. Information: www.bcbsks.com/hcr.

BLOOD

DONATION

First Christian Church, 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 1880S.W. Gage Blvd. Appointments or information: (800) 733-2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

SENIOR LIVING

Over 55 Social Club potluck dinner, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Mater Dei Parish (Rossiter Hall), 204 S.W. 8th. Door prizes and nickel bingo. Information: 232-0252.

Adventures in Learning fall session for ages 55 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, First Baptist Church (Shepherd's Center of Topeka), 3033 S.W. MacVicar. Registration and information: Debra Stufflebean, 267-0248 or www.shepherdscentertopeka.org.

MEAL DEALS

Tecumseh community dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 S.E. Tecumseh Road. Cost: Freewill donation. Proceeds go to community projects.

Auburn Fair dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, Auburn United Methodist Church, 240 E. 8th St., Auburn. Roast beef dinner cost: $10 for adults; $6 for children younger than 12. Information: Carolyn, 231-9425 or [email protected].

Chili and vegetable soup supper and sweet shoppe, 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Berryton United Methodist Church, 7010 S.E. Berryton Road, Berryton. Cost: Freewill donation.

FUNDRAISERS

TOPEKA

KTWU Arts Auction (part of First Friday ArtWalk), 5 to 7:45 p.m. open to public, 8 p.m. private auction, Friday, Oct. 4, NOTO Community Building, 935 N. Kansas. Private auction tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Information and tickets: 670-1111, 670- 3175, [email protected] or www.ktwu.org.

North Topeka Outreach Fall Festival, breakfast 7 to 10 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. Games, craft booths, silent auction and family fun begin at 9 a.m. Breakfast: $5. Lunch menu items: $1 to $5. Proceeds benefit Topeka North Outreach and Operation Backpack. Information: Jody, 286-1189.

6th Annual Run 4 a Reason: 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run, 1K Kids Fun Run and pancake feed, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, YWCA, 225 S.W. 12th. Cost: $55 1/2 marathon; $35 5K (higher on event day). Proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Topeka. Information or registration: Amy Pinger, 233-1750, ext. 229, www.ywcatopeka.org or [email protected].

Artful Dining event to benefit the Mulvane Art Museum, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1454S.W. Lakeside Drive. Mexican hor d'oeuvres, drinks and desserts. Cost: $65 per person; $55 for Friends of the Mulvane Art Museum members. Information: 670-1124 or www.washburn.edu/mulvane.

Pancake and silent auction fundraiser for Sheldon Head Start, 7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 12, Lowman United Methodist Church, S.W. 15th and Gage Boulevard. Breakfast: $5 suggested donation. Sponsored by the Southwest Topeka Kiwanis.

TRAINING,

WORKSHOPS

Women & Money Series, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Oct. 17, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Marvin Auditorium), 1515 S.W. 10th. Seven classes offered by the Housing and Credit Counseling are designed for women who want to know how to manage their personal finances. Cost: $25 (scholarships available). Registration: (800) 383-0217, Ext. 319, or www.hcci-ks.org.

DivorceCare Workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 24, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 S.W. 37th. Childcare available for children 10 and younger. One time cost: $18. Can join anytime during 13-week session. Information and registration: 273-2811 or www.divorcecare.org.

SCORE Small Business Roundtable Workshop, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Comfort Suites, 6213 S.W. 10th. SCORE counselors will meet with anyone interested in starting a business or the challenges facing a business. Free. Information: 234-3049.

Jobs for Young Adults workshop (ages 16-20), Monday, Oct. 7, through Saturday, Oct. 19, Topeka Youth Project, 2901 S.W. Burlingame Road, Suite B. Includes how to get and keep a job, how to get along with the boss and co-workers, communication, decision making, drug and alcohol information and problem solving skills. Cost: $25 (special arrangements made for those unable to pay). To apply, call The Youth Project, (785) 273-4141.

Alzheimer's Association Family Series (six-part series), 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 8 through Nov. 12, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 271-1844.

NAMI Family to Family workshop, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, through Oct. 14, Countryside United Methodist Church (Room 4), 3221 S.W. Burlingame. Information and registration: Susan Reynolds, 266-4583, or Marilyn Rowland, [email protected].

Safe Property Management Training for landlords and property managers, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 16, Topeka Police Department Law Enforcement Center, 320 S. Kansas. Cost: $20 (includes lunch). Information and registration (by Thursday, Oct. 10): Judy at Safe Streets, 266-4606.

Family Employment Awareness Training, for families with youth or adults with disabilities, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18-19, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Oct. 18: Building the Dream of Employment; Oct. 19: Identifying and Accessing Kansas Employment Resources. Information or registration: 233-4777, (800) 264-6343 or www.familiestogetherinc.org.

Families Together Inc. Education Advocate Training, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, Kansas Association of School Boards, 1420 S.W. Arrowhead Road. Workshop covers rights and responsibilities of an education advocate and special education law. Lunch provided. Information or registration: Darla, 233-4777, (800) 264-6343 or [email protected].

BOOK EVENTS

Author Gary Clarke, of Topeka, book release party for his fourth book, "They Call Me Cowabunga!: Once Upon A Time In Africa," from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Oddfellow's Fine Books and Collectibles, 117 S.W. 6th. Information: Brandon, 235-1181; Gary, 272-7604; www.oddfellowbooks.com or Oddfellow's Fine Books and Collectables on Facebook.

EDUCATION

Annual College Fair, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Kansas Expocentre (Landon Area), One Expocentre Drive. More than 100 colleges, universities, technical schools and the armed forces will be represented.

English for the Foreign Born classes, 1 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Dec. 12, Washburn University (International House), 1700 S.W. College. EFB classes assist international students and area immigrants with English and adapting to challenges in a new living environment. Information: 670-1051.

WASHBURN U.

Conflict in Egypt forum, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, Henderson Learning Resources Center (Room 112), 1700 S.W. College. Public welcome. Information: 670-1711 or www.washburn.edu/news/2013/09/ forum-egypt-conflict.html.

PARKS AND

RECREATION

Bright Circle Preschool South at the Velma K. Paris Community Center, 6715 S.W. Westview Road, is accepting enrollment for children ages 3-5. A $30 nonrefundable registration is required. Information: 862-1630.

YOUTH

ACTIVITIES

Storytime with Shelley, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Bring your child in as Shelley brings wonderful stories to life. Information: 273-0561.

Kidtivity with Kelsey, 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Kelsey will be doing a free Kidtivity with children. Information: 273-0561.

SCHOOL

REUNIONS

Shawnee Heights High School class of 1983 30th reunion, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. Information and registration: Sheralea Rainery-Frimes, (913) 221-7298 or [email protected], or Pamela Emerson-Szuba, 286-7744 or [email protected].

Highland Park High School class of 1958 reunion, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 4-6. Contacts: Karen, 862-1910, or Jon, 246-3744. Information: http://events.cjonline.com/events/clubs-and-meetings/ highland-park-high-school-class-1958-reunion.

Holliday Junior High School class of 1948, Oct. 5. Contact: Becky, 267-2645.

Tecumseh South Elementary 50th anniversary, 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 3346S.E. Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh. All former students, staff and parents are welcome. RSVP on the Tecumseh South Facebook page, by contacting the school at 379-5950, or emailing [email protected] or [email protected].

Topeka High School class of 1947 annual brunch, 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, Blue Moose Bar & Grill, 3030 S.W. Wanamaker. Information and reservation (by Wednesday, Oct. 16): Marcia Works, 233-0918 or [email protected].

SUPPORT GROUPS

Veterans' Stoke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center (Building 3, first floor, Room A-101), 2200 S.W. Gage Blvd. Information: 350- 4386.

Healing After Loss to Suicide (HEALS), Topeka Area, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 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 [email protected].

Topeka Autism Support Group, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Easter Seals Capper Foundation, 3500 S.W. 10th. Information: www.capper.easterseals.com.

Topeka Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Valeo Behavioral Healthcare Building, 330 S.W. Oakley. Information: Jessica, 806-4276.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, St. Francis Cancer Center (second floor), 1700 S.W. 7th. This group is for those diagnosed with or having had treatment for prostate cancer. Spouses and guests welcome. Information: Max Williams, 230-4422.

Celebrate Recovery (for adults 18 and older), meal 6 p.m., program 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, First Southern Baptist Church (enter off parking lot), 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd. Cost: $4 per meal. Child care available for 6th grade and younger 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Information: www.crtopeka.org.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group (includes other female cancers), 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, St. Francis Cancer Center (second floor conference room), 1700 S.W. 7th. Information: Kay Coward, [email protected] or 286-3500.