Day by Day

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     May 16
     CAPITAL CITY WELLNESS - "Hoopnautica." Meet at the south steps of the Capitol at noon for some hula hooping fun. 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
     ZOO TWILIGHT TOUR - Become a part of the nighttime activity. Bring your own flashlight. 7:30 - 9 pm. $5.00 pre registration is required prior to May 9. Phone 368-9137 to register or for more information.
     May 16 - 18
     ERC DESIGNER’S SHOW HOUSE - Westboro area, 1561 SW Lakeside Drive. 10 a.m - 7 p.m, Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri. - Sun. Tickets are $9.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Phone 357-5171 for ticket outlets.
     NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK - Visit Topeka Inc. and the Topeka Tourism Alliance encourage local residents to celebrate the remainder of National Tourism Week by exploring all that Topeka has to offer with a Topeka "staycation." Go to: www.visitTopeka.travel for ideas to see and do in your own "backyard."
     May 16 - May 25
     PLAY - "Greater Tuna" is a play about the small Texas town, Tuna, and its unique inhabitants. Show times, dinner and ticket reservations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are available at the Columbian Theatre, Wamego, at 785-456-2029.
     May 17
     USD 501 GRADUATIONS - Topeka Expocentre. Phone 235-1986 or visit www.ksexpo.com for information.
     May 18
     RURAL GRADUATIONS - Shawnee Heights H.S., Seaman H.S., and Washburn Rural H.S. Phone 235-1986 or visit www.ksexpo.com for times and information.
     May 19
     ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE - Find out about your neighborhood and how it has changed through the years. 7 - 8:45 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Phone 580-4540 for more information.
     TOPEKA FESTIVAL SINGERS - Concert, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, Washburn University. Phone 670-1511 for ticket information.
     May 20
     OLDER ADULT COFFEE TALK - Fall prevention tips for senior adults and caregivers. Learn what precautions can be taken to ensure safety in your home. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Phone 580-4545 for more information.
     PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS AND LIFESTYLE FROM CATASTROPHIC EXPENSES - Learn six steps to take before a medical crisis occurs to protect your family. 7 - 8:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. For information, call 580-4556.
     May 21
     MIDWEEK FARMERS’ MARKET - 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Capitol grounds, with special events TBD.
     PC USERS CLUB - The digital Imaging SIG will meet at 7 p.m., room 253, Petro Bldg., Washburn University. The public is welcome.
     May 24
     ARENA FOOTBALL - Kansas Koyotes vs. Iowa Blackhawks, 7:05 p.m., Kansas Expocentre. Phone 234-4545 for tickets.
     COOKIES AND MILK AT THE ZOO - Iwig Family Dairy, Fox 43 and the Topeka Zoo will provide free cookies and milk, while supplies last, beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, phone 368-9180.

Ongoing

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     BOOKMOBILE - Available every Thursday from 11:45 am-1:30 pm at the Quincy Street Station, 820 SW Quincy. For other locations and times, phone 580-4590.
     BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC - Free blood pressure clinics are offered every Tuesday from 9-10 am at the American Red Cross, 1221 SW 17th St., & every Thursday from 9:30-10:30 am at the Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St. For more info call 234-0568.
     FRIDAY FLICKS - The Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library will show movies every Friday in the Lingo Story Room from 3–5 pm. Limit 30 people. For more info call 580-4565.
     G.R.E.A.T. CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS - Children ages five to 12 from families meeting established income guidelines may attend up to three weeks of Topeka Parks and Recreation summer day camps made available through a G.R.E.A.T. Grant Program administered by the Topeka Police Department. Those interested should apply in person, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, at 620 SE Madison, 1st floor. Proof of income is required. Phone 368-3838 for more information.
     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 pm and Sunday from 2-6 pm. For more info call 580-4565.
     TOPEKA SYMPHONY YOUTH SUMMER CAMP AND ACADEMY - The Topeka Symphony will sponsor a Summer Strings Camp and a Youth Orchestra Academy, July 7 - 11 at Washburn University. The String Camp is designed for young musicians and will meet 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cost of the camp is $50.00. The Youth Orchestra Academy is designed for intermediate and advanced string, wind and percussion musicians, high school through college level, meeting 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Tuition is $125.00 per student. Registration deadline is June 20. Phone 232-2032 for more information.

Monthly and Weekly Meetings

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     ARTHRITIS FIRST HAND - 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12 pm 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 pm 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 am. For more info call John Rothrock at 272-4332.
     CIVITAN CLUB OF TOPEKA - Volunteer service organization meeting the local needs with youth, senior citizens and persons with developmental disabilities. Meetings are 12-1 p.m. every Wednesday at the Top of the Tower restaurant. 3rd Annual Four Person Golf Scramble, Western Hills Golf Course, June 7. 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 am. 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 pm, 2637 SE 41st St. No experience necessary and partners 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 am 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 pm. Special carving meetings are held on Thursday of each month from 1-9 pm & on Saturday of each month from 9 am-3 pm 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 am 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.
     SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB - The group meets every Tuesday, at 6:30 am at 720 NW 50th. For more info call 246-1291.
     TOASTMASTERS - The Power Speakers meet every Wednesday, from 7-8 pm and the Heartland TM meets every Thursday, from noon-1 pm 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 pm. 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 7pm 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

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     BEAUCHAMP’S GALLERY - Plein air Kansas landscapes and modern regionalist paintings by Zak Barnes will be on display through June 18. Gallery located at 3113 SW Huntoon. Phone 233-0300 for info.
     THE COLLECTIVE ART GALLERY - "Stops and Starts" an exhibit of monoprints and mixed media by Pat Nobo will run through May 31. The gallery is located at 3121 SW Huntoon. Phone 234-4254 for hours and information.
     ARTIST COLLECTION GALLERY - "A Celebration of Kansas" is an exhibit of photographs by Laura Dalrymple and Susan Dunnaway. The exhibit will continue through June 14 at 4039 SW 10th Ave.
     EXHIBIT - Forces of Nature, opening 9 am, Kansas Museum of History.
     THE GREAT OVERLAND STATION - High Wire Chronicles, the history of electric power and equipment, through May 18. Phone 232-5533 for more info.
     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 am - noon, Saturdays, 2 - 4 pm Sundays, April 5 - Oct. 26, Roebeke House, Holton. Phone 785-364-4991 for information.
     EXHIBIT - "Out-Of-Sight, Out-Of-Mind: The Hidden Culture" paintings, drawings by Henri Doner-Hedrick. Portraits of her mother and other residents of nursing homes narrate the rich history and stories of people who are too often forgotten. Through May 16, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.
     LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER - "Short Stories" and "Unsung" Artists Under Thirty, through June 20. Reception, 7 - 10 p.m., May 16., Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence.
     WU SENIORS EXHIBIT - Washburn University students Heather Peterson and Sarah McKinnie will exhibit their works at the John R. Adams Gallery of the Washburn art building through May 23, 7:30 am - 1 pm, Monday - Thursday, and 7:30 am - 5 pm Fridays. Admission is free. For information, phone 670-1125.
     MULVANE ART MUSEUM - Washburn University student art show, featuring works by 29 students, will include drawings, paintings, ceramic and raku stoneware. The exhibit will run through July 13. The art museum is located on the Washburn University campus.
     "Persian Visions–Contemporary Photography from Iran". Opening May 17, this exhibit provides a rare and revealing view of Iranian life through photographs by renowned Iranian photographers.
     ARTIST ASSOCIATED DISPLAYS - Throughout the month of May, the following artists will have works on display: Geraldine Berry, Brookwood Floral Gallery and Kansas Corporation Commission; Bobbie Reiger, Downtown Branch YMCA; Jewel Willhite, Southwest YMCA; Marian Chaffee, Kuehne Branch North YMCA.
     UPSTAGE GALLERY - "Illustrators Spectacular"; "Nancy Goodall Designs", and "Mary Robinson Photography", in the Jayhawk Theatre’s future lobby, 720 SW Jackson. Hours are 12 - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri., 12 - 4 p.m., 5 - 7 p.m., Sat. - Tues.

Support Groups

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     AGING - For caregivers of seniors. Meets every 4th Wed, monthly, at 1pm 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 - Offers friendship and understanding to parents, grandparents and siblings after the death of a child. May meeting will be 7 p.m., May 19, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Topic: Know me. Know my Child. For this and other 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 pm 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 pm 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 am at the MS Society Topeka office. For more info call Charlie at 228-1818.
     GRIEF SUPPORT - Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:30 pm 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 3nd Thursday of each month at Paisano’s Ristorante at 11 am. 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 pm in the Pozez Education Center. For more info call Steve Newcomer at 478-4947 or 296-8349.
     OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - 7 pm, 4-21, Westminister Presbyterian Church, 233-6724; 7 pm, 4-23, St. Francis Hospital meting room 6, 234-8020; 9 am, meeting room 8, St. Francis Hospital, 862-2325.
     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 am 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 pm. For more info call 286-2329.
     RESOURCE FAMILY - Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month from 7-8 pm 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 am-1 pm. 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 am in the MS Society Topeka Office. For more info call Janine Wurm at 228-1818.

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