Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
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🏘️ Community
More than 140 participants gathered at Westridge Mall this morning to support local nonprofit Sole Reason, which provides shoes to children.
Local businesses (Lifestyle Nutrition and Pink Carrot) sponsored the indoor event.
Nearly 75 volunteers gathered at Kay McFarland Garden today to make 275 Valentine’s Day cards for Meals on Wheels recipients in Shawnee, Douglas & Wichita.
A follow-up card-making event is planned for Feb. 7 at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence.
💼 Business
Local chocolatier Hazel Hill expects to sell hundreds of thousands of chocolate-covered strawberries this Valentine’s Day as customers are urged to order early (in person or online) for pickup or doorstep delivery.
Owner Nick Xidis says treats are made 24 hours before the holiday (production runs continuously).
🎉 Topeka Events
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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.
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