Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
Good morning, Topeka.
Doorstep celebrates 60 years (A Calm in the Storm) at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St, on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can join the Neighbor Helping Neighbor 5K, view a car show, and explore a Touch-A-Truck exhibit featuring Twister Truck pickup.
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation Friday naming today as Gilbert Baker Day to honor the Parsons native who created the rainbow flag; local activists and PFLAG leaders gathered at the Statehouse to mark the event (celebrating his enduring legacy).
Juneteenth celebrations began yesterday at the state capitol with a National Flag Raising and Unity Walk — part of a month-long series that includes a Gospel Concert on June 14 and a downtown parade on June 19.
Topeka Family and Friends Juneteenth invites everyone to join the festivities.
USD 501 began its summer meal program on June 1, offering free breakfast and lunch to anyone under 18 at several school sites; those over 19 may buy meals for $5 at select locations (the program targets areas with less food access).
GraceMed said its Highland Park Family Clinic at 2040 S.E.
California Ave. will see its last day of patient services on Tuesday, June 9 and complete its closure on Friday, June 12 — with patients moved to its Capitol Family Clinic at 1400 S.W. Huntoon St.
Topeka native NiJa Canady pitched a complete game shutout for Texas Tech on Monday night to secure a 2-0 win over Alabama, and the team will face Texas in the WCWS finals with Game 1 starting Wednesday at Devon Stadium.
Signal Ridge Music Evening
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Free entry — Enjoy a night of Appalachian Folk-grass tunes with Redd & The Paper Flowers.
Green Shoebox Band: St. Marys Community Event
6-10 p.m. — St. Marys Riverside Park — Free entry — Enjoy a night of music with the Green Shoebox Band in a vibrant community setting.
Kelsey Miles Live Performance
12:30 – 4:30 PM — Mulvane Art Fair, Topeka, KS — Free entry — Connect through music and storytelling with Kelsey Miles.
Yoga Nidra Session
12:15-1:15 p.m. — Florence Crittenton - Integrative Health — Free entry — Experience deep relaxation through guided meditation rooted in ancient yogic traditions.
Evergy Fight Night 3
5-10 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Experience high-energy boxing under the stars while supporting Special Olympics Kansas.
Country Line Dance Lessons with Kristy
6:30 – 7:15 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — Free entry — Dive into a fun night of easy-to-follow country and line dance lessons perfect for all skill levels.
Country Dance Night with Pinhole
8-11 p.m. — Happy Basset Brewing Co — $5 Cover — Experience a night of hard-hitting honky tonk sounds and prairie vibes with Pinhole.
Howard Mahan Band & The Old No. 5's Live Music
6-10 p.m. — Compass Point: Home of Dirty Girl Adventures — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of blues rock with the electrifying Howard Mahan Band and The Old No. 5's.
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