Community Calendar
TOPEKA FESTIVAL SINGERS
The Topeka Festival Singers presents, "My Favorite Things", on March 5th at 7:30 at Washburn University's White Concert Hall. Dr. Kevin Kellim, Music Director, is celebrating his 25th Season. For information, call 785-267-3500
DINNER WITH A GHOST
Ward-Meade Park and Ghost Tours of Kansas have joined forces to present Dinner with a Ghost, March 10th beginning at 6:30pm. Following dinner will be a West Topeka Ghost Tour. Tickets for the Dinner and Tour are $40.00 per person with limited seating. For more information, go to www. ghosttoursof kansas.com
PANCAKE FEED
The Southwest Topeka Kiwanis club is hosting a pancake fundraiser at Lowman United Methodist Church, 15th & Gage, from 7am till Noon on February 25th. Proceeds will be given to TARC. Cost is a donation of $5.00..
FISH & SHRIMP SUPPER
St. Joseph's Church in Nortonville invites you to their Fish & Shrimp Suppers every Friday from 5-7pm during Lent. Cost is $9.00 for ages 11 and up and $5.00 from ages 4-10. Ages under 4 are Free. The Fish & Shrimp Suppers begin Feb. 24th and run through March 30th
OPERATION SOUP LINE
the 9th Annual Operation Soup Line is Wednesday, February 29th from 11am till 1:30pm, at Ag Hall at the Topeka Expocentre. This is fund raiser for Doorstep and again this year there will be Soup, Chili, a Silent Auction , entertainment and Celebrity Servers. For more information, call Jackie at 785-286-0986 or go to doorsteptopeka.org
SWAP MEET
The 13th Annual Swap Meet, presented by Abate of Kansas Dist. #4, will be held March 17th from 8am till 6pm, at Heritage Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. All are welcome to attend. Cost will be $2.00 and Food and Beverages will be availible. For more information, call 785-213-1818 or 785-925-0564
CHILI SUPPER
Boy Scout Troop 13 will hold their 44th annual Chili Supper, Feb 25th, from 4-7pm at the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 SE Michigan Ave in Topeka.
KANSAS SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
The 16th Annual Kansas Silent Film Festival will be held Feb. 24th & 25th at Washburn University's White Concert Hall. This is a Free festival and is open to the public. For more information, call 785-670-1639
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Hayden High School presents, "The Sound of Music" at TPAC Feb. 25th at 7:30pm and Feb. 26th at 2pm. Tickets are $10.00 and availible at the TPAC Box Office.
HAM & BEAN/VEGETABLE SOUP FEED
The Annual Ham & Bean/Vegetable Soup All You Can Eat dinner will be held Feb. 29th at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 Chester Ave in Topeka. Dinner is from 4-6:30pm and the cost is &7.00 for Adults and Children $3.00. For more information, call 785-357-5290 or 785-235-1010
BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
United Way of Greater Topeka and Washburn University team up to offer training and guidance to aspiring volunteer leaders. The program offers two levels of leadership development and volunteer training to anyone interested in being an effective non-profit leader, or further developing their skills. The entry level program begins on March 6th. The advanced program will be held April 23rd and 25th. For more information go to unitedwaytopeka.org, or call Tom at 785-228-5113
FREE HOMEOWNER EVENT
A Free Bank of America Homeowner Event for Customers Facing Financial Hardship will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Feb. 27-29th from 8am till 8pm each day. The purpose of the event is to provide assistance to customers experiencing financial hardship to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with home retention specialists to review their options for home loan modifications or other alternatives to foreclosure. For more information, go to www.bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent
IAAP KAW CHAPTER MEETING
The IAAP Kaw Chapter monthly meeting will be held March 12th at 5:30pm in the Tallgrass Conference Center of the Tallgrass Medical Bldg. Dinner and Educational Program on Coaching and Mentoring will be featured. For more information, call 785-845-2065 or go to cacott482hotmail.com