Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Topeka.
A Midwestern author will release her memoir, My Name Was Baby, this Pride Month, sharing her personal journey as she turned challenges into advocacy.
The book, supported by local Plainspoken Books staff, will offer unique insight into intersex history and raise community awareness.
Dana B. Weaver held a book signing at the Dillon House on Sunday, June 7 after launching her first book, Magnetic Leadership for Women Entrepreneurs, in May; she said her work was inspired by a need for better training for women in leadership (highlighting basics like clear communication).
Sigma Gamma Rho held its fifth annual water safety course (Swim 1922) on Sunday at the Topeka YMCA pool where about 30 kids learned essential swimming and life-saving skills and received goodie bags; the sorority will set up a booth at Safe Kids at the Zoo next year for sign-ups.
K-State football landed its top in-state recruit on Sunday when Great Bend High School star Cooper Ohnmacht committed to the Wildcats.
He chose the team over offers from KU, Iowa, Iowa State and Wisconsin.
Game 2 of the Lawrence Super Regional between KU and Oklahoma was delayed due to rain and lightning — the teams played only an hour before the suspension — and will resume today in Lawrence; a win for KU will force a deciding Game 3.
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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