Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Topeka.
🏘️ Community
Topeka’s Shriners will hold a garage sale at Arab Shrine Temple (1305 S.
Kansas Ave) on April 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations accepted today (April 18) and tomorrow (April 19); a Kentucky Derby Party on May 2 will offer games, raffles and chicken dinner.
NAMI Kansas will host its annual NAMI Walks at West Ridge Mall on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring storytelling, art displays and a scavenger hunt.
An art project (at the mall’s lower level) will run on June 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📰 Economy
The Kansas Department of Labor report shows the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held at 3.9% in February—unchanged from January—even as nonfarm payroll jobs dropped 3,800 while leisure and hospitality added 800.
It is based on data collected the week of Feb. 12.
🎓 Education
Seaman School District held a breakfast fundraiser on April 17 to honor students receiving scholarships and teachers awarded grants (seven seniors received about $1,000 each and 14 teachers got project support).
The district will host a golf tournament fundraiser on June 5 to further back education efforts.
🏛️ Government
The Kansas Department of Transportation will close the westbound US-24 exit ramp for northbound NW Topeka Boulevard on Monday, Apr.
20 for about two weeks for concrete work (drivers will be redirected via N. Kansas Avenue and NW Lyman Road).
📰 Real Estate
Kansas’s first 3D-printed home in Topeka now has its walls completed after 12 days of printing and moves into the next phase with windows, doors and finishing work.
Trident Homes plans to have it move-in ready by June (using new technology to lower costs).
🎉 Topeka Events
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Jefferson Starship Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Prairie Band Casino & Resort — Cost info not provided — Experience iconic arena rock with Jefferson Starship's legendary hits.
Switch In Time Rocks The Barrelhouse
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of legendary rock music with a favorite setlist to keep you dancing.
Damien Gunn Band Live at Kickstart Saloon
7-11 p.m. — Kickstart Saloon — Ticket Info Not Provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with Damien Gunn Band in a vibrant local venue.
Live Music with Big Rick Soul Band
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Free entry — Celebrate the courtyard grand opening with great music, dancing, and fun.
Steps for Stegman 5K
1:30-5 p.m. — Jardine Elementary — Support a worthy cause — Participate in a 5K walk/run to honor Dr. Bridget Stegman and raise funds for ALS research.
Auditions for Shrek The Musical
6-9 p.m. — Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy — Free entry — Showcase your talent in this exciting audition for the beloved fairy tale musical.
Through The Darkness Tour
7-11 p.m. — 6th & Polk Music & Event Space — Tickets available — Experience raw emotions and new music as Hollow Like Her debuts tracks from their upcoming EP.
Hairball Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Stormont Vail Events Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a unique tribute to rock music with Hairball.
HME Fabrication Facility Tour
12-1 p.m. — HME, Inc. — Free entry — Explore the structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabrication facility and learn about the Haas Group's specialized companies.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Topeka Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic concert breathing dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal.
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