Good morning, Topeka.

Due to a pause in federal funding, SENT Topeka will reduce hours at its Southside filling station to only Thursdays through the rest of July + this change may affect about 300 families from the regular 600 who depend on the pantry weekly.

The Jackson County Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the NE Kansas Heritage Complex (Hwy.

75 and 214 Rd. near Holton); tickets cost $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for children under 5; food trucks will be onsite.

Topeka Zoo will open the Tiger Trails and Den Academy exhibit later this month in honor of Mark and Bette Morris.

The new space will house tigers and the King Vulture and serve as a STEM learning area for all ages.

Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library hosts Blockbuster Wednesday, a free family science show focusing on dinosaurs — with an exhibit open through Aug.

17 that encourages visitors to explore science and history.

Emporia State recruited Lithuanian freshman Gustas Dembinskis (at last summer's international basketball showcase at Shawnee Heights High School).

Coach Tom Billiter said the Hornets will expand their international pipeline with freshmen from Serbia, Lithuania, and Latvia joining the team later this month.

Big 12 Conference announced a multiyear deal with Monster Energy (worth about $20 million a year) that will see co-branded patches on football and basketball uniforms and Monster logos on fields and courts.

The deal is expected to boost revenue and visibility for schools like KU and K-State.

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.