Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of June.
Good morning, Topeka.
Topeka Zoo held a celebration of life Saturday to honor its late elephant Tembo, who spent nearly 50 years at the zoo.
Guests shared memories through drawings & cards as zoo officials plan to repurpose the elephant space for a rhinoceros home.
Kansas Central School Bus hosted a hiring event Saturday in the Topeka West High School parking lot — giving applicants a chance to test drive buses.
The organization will hold another event on July 11 at the same location.
Crews in Topeka are monitoring streams, channels + storm drains this weekend as more rain and saturated soils may lead to localized flooding, and city workers are clearing debris to keep water flowing.
Stormont Vail Event Center hosted its three-on-three Concrete Cup soccer tournament on Saturday in Topeka (with 27 teams competing, family activities, and a World Cup watch party) as winners in the adult divisions earned a $1,000 cash prize and trophies were awarded in all categories.
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.
Envista Eats & Beats
6-9 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music in a vibrant community atmosphere.
The Harvey Brothers Band Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Kick Start Saloon — Free entry — The Harvey Brothers Band plays live in Topeka for the first time, inviting everyone to ride their bikes over.
Boys Volleyball Training Camp
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM — Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena — Training fee required — Improve your volleyball skills with focused training for young male athletes.
Topeka Job Fair
12:30-3:00 p.m. — Crestview Community Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of job opportunities and connect with local employers in a vibrant setting.
Topeka Blues Society Summertime Blues Concert
6 p.m. — Gage Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Experience a night of blues music with live performances by local bands in a scenic park setting.
Live Country Music Night with Steel Skarecrow
7-11 p.m. — Saddle Up Bar and Grill — Free entry — Experience a blend of nineties country and southern soul that tells a story through modern music.
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