Good morning, Topeka.

Security Benefit donated $50,000 to Lifehouse Child Advocacy Center on Tuesday at its headquarters; the gift will help expand space and services for children and families who have experienced neglect and trauma.

The All-American Band Concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

1 at White Concert Hall on Washburn’s campus; tickets are $5 (children 12 and under free) and funds raised will support music student scholarships through Sigma Alpha Iota.

The Kansas Museum of History in Topeka is hosting Kansas Day events with hands-on activities and demonstrations on Thursday, Jan.

29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (no fee).

Topeka Public Schools held mid-year ceremonies Tuesday morning at Topeka West, Topeka, and Highland Park high schools to honor seniors who finished requirements early — officials said livestreamed events helped students gear up for next steps.

Hundreds gathered at the statehouse Tuesday for a school choice rally during National School Choice Week.

The Kansas Policy Institute and National School Choice Awareness Foundation hosted speakers who urged flexible policies to meet diverse student needs.

Rachel Marlow, the Olathe music teacher named 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year, received a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car to support her statewide travel for education advocacy; she will use it to attend conferences and lead professional development workshops.

Educators from the Flint Hills Discovery Center visited Sheldon Head Start on Tuesday at 1155 SW Seabrook Ave to show students a live Western Hognose Snake and an Ornate Box Turtle (the official state reptile) ahead of Kansas Day.

Madison Schmitt and her father discussed her mental health journey on the new Hear me.

See me. podcast, sharing the ongoing challenges and support from NAMI Kansas + lessons on how families can help a loved one.

College GameDay will roll into Lawrence this Saturday for KU’s game against BYU.

The hourlong show starts at 10 a.m. on ESPN, with KU hosting BYU at 3:30 p.m., free student entry at 8:30 a.m. from Gate 2, and giveaways for early fans — details matter.

Friday Night Comedy Showcase

8-9:30 p.m. — Cosmos Court Comedy Club — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of laughs with top comedians from the Midwest and beyond.

CNA Refresher Course in Topeka

Feb 3-9 — Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care — Course fee required — Complete essential CNA training with both online and hands-on clinical components.

The Marshall Tucker Band Concert

7-9 PM — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Enjoy a night of classic southern rock hits from a legendary band.

CNA Refresher Course

Feb 17 - Feb 23 — Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Topeka — Course fee applies — Complete your nursing assistant refresher course with a mix of online and in-person clinical training.

Evening with Cleveland Blue

6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — $10 cover — Experience soulful blues with the legendary Cleveland Blue and a local opener.

Topeka LEGO Brick Convention

10 AM - 5 PM — Stormont Vail Events Center — Tickets start at $39 — Experience a weekend filled with creativity and fun at the Brick Convention.