Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Topeka.
🏘️ Community
Friends are hosting the Rockin’ with Ruthie benefit concert to help friend Ruth Simpson in her fight against colon cancer.
The event runs Friday, July 10 from 5 to 11 p.m. at The Woodshed at 1900 N. Kansas Ave and features food trucks + a silent auction, with $10 admission.
Evergy Plaza in downtown Topeka is launching a series of monthly markets; Splash & Shop will run July 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Future events include Back to School on Aug.
15, Fall Shopping on Sept. 26 and Halloween on Oct. 24 — aiming to complement the downtown Farmer’s Market.
🎭 Culture
Topeka native architect Jill Monaghan, who helped design CPKC Stadium, is featured as one of 26 women in the #IfThenSheCan Game Changers exhibit at the FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas through July 19.
Her display highlights opportunities for women in sports & technology.
🎓 Education
Washburn University is hosting its ninth-annual STEM Day Camp for 7th and 8th graders this summer, featuring hands-on science, math, and technical challenges from Monday through Friday.
Students begin with building solar-powered cars and will explore robotics later in the week.
🏥 Health
Former pastor Steven Mills faces kidney failure from past cancer treatments and seeks a matching donor in Topeka.
The father of a 13-year-old daughter undergoes dialysis up to five times daily and faces steep bills + he hopes his story inspires others to ask for help.
🎉 Topeka Events
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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.
KAZHA Live Performance
8:00 – 11:59 PM — The Legendary Boobie Trap Bar — Ticket info TBA — Experience a unique blend of power rock from the Japanese band fronted by Kazuha Oda.
Bike Night Featuring Milltown
7-11 p.m. — Kickstart Saloon — Free entry — Milltown rockin it southern style on Kick’s outdoor stage for a great time.
Willow Rose's Country for the Pets
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Northside Social — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a night of live music with Ryan Manuel, a passionate singer-songwriter from Lawrence, Kansas.
Full Band Performance at Evergy Plaza
7-11 p.m. — Evergy Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a lively full band set from MNB, who play over 100 shows a year.
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