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Sunday, February 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local Topeka businesses, including H&H Designs, are offering unique, customizable Kansas City Chiefs apparel and accessories ahead of Super Bowl LIX.  WIBW
  • The Brownstone hosted its annual country-western themed daddy-daughter dance, featuring dancing, snacks, face painting, and a photo booth.  WIBW
  • Stumpy's Smoked Cheese celebrated their grand opening at a new, larger location in Topeka, allowing for expanded production and a wider product range.  WIBW

CRIME NEWS

  • Shawnee County District Attorney charges Joseph Gabriel Pittman with multiple counts of sexual abuse against a minor, with the potential of a life sentence upon conviction.  WIBW

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Make Pink Lemonade Foundation and the American Cancer Society launched 'Paint the Town Pink,' a campaign for cancer awareness and early detection, marked by an event featuring educational booths, the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, and community support services.  WIBW

SPORTS NEWS

  • Washburn University's men's and women's basketball teams both secured victories against Nebraska-Kearney, with the men maintaining their unbeaten season and the women recovering from recent defeats.  WIBW

EVENTS

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  • NA Meetings - Open Discussion for Beginners

    An open candlelight discussion meeting for beginners providing supportive conversations in English.

    Mon, 2/3/25

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  • Weekly Country Dance Nights at Happy Basset Barrel House

    Country Dance Nights feature free entry for ladies and dance lessons, providing an opportunity for the Topeka community to enjoy country music and dancing.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • 2025 Kansas Lawn and Garden Show

    The Kansas Lawn and Garden Show offers homeowners a vast array of exhibits and expert discussions on landscaping, gardening, and home improvement in a family-friendly environment.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • 2025 Topeka Polar Plunge

    The 2025 Topeka Polar Plunge offers a fun-filled day featuring registration, a costume contest, cornhole games, and a silent auction to benefit Special Olympics Kansas.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Top Town Throw Down – TBTWC Home Tournament

    The Top Town Throw Down is a wrestling tournament for Open, Novice, and Girls divisions held at Washburn Rural High School.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Sumner Academy Boys Varsity Basketball at Highland Park

    The Highland Park varsity basketball team hosts Sumner Academy for a home conference game, showcasing competitive high school athletics.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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  • Kansas Silent Film Festival: A Girl in Every Port Screening

    The Kansas Silent Film Festival features a screening of the classic silent film 'A Girl in Every Port' accompanied by live music, providing an immersive experience of silent cinema.

    Fri, 2/28/25

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  • Pisces Paint & Party in Topeka

    This event invites participants to enjoy a fun evening of painting and socializing with drinks on March 1st, 2025.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Topeka Japanese Cultural Celebration: A Unique Event Supporting Rescue Cats

    The inaugural Topeka Japanese Cultural Celebration on March 2, 2025, features traditional Japanese activities, authentic cuisine, and a fundraising effort to support local rescue cats.

    Sun, 3/2/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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