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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Topeka. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of National Guard members, including a teacher from Eisenhower Middle School, safely returned home to Topeka from deployment in Kuwait. WIBW
- ➤ Topeka organizations, including the Topeka Rescue Mission and Let's Help, are preparing low-barrier shelters for the unsheltered this winter, offering food, shelter, and activities. WIBW
- ➤ Washburn Tech's 11th annual Toys for Tots event saw 500 volunteers creating wooden toys for distribution across 15 northeast Kansas counties. WIBW
- ➤ A family celebrated their late daughter's 9th birthday by covering admission for 80 children at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center, turning their sorrow into an opportunity to spread joy in her honor. WIBW
- ➤ QDOBA Mexican Eats donated $10,000 to the Topeka Rescue Mission to aid in providing shelter, food, and services to those in need, following their North Topeka restaurant's opening day fundraiser. WIBW
- ➤ St. John's Lutheran Church hosted a Christmas Bazaar with a soup luncheon and sale of crafts and baked goods, raising funds for mission projects and hurricane relief on the East coast. WIBW
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Topeka Fire Department responded to a fire at a two-story home in the Highland Park neighborhood, with no immediate reports of injuries. WIBW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Broadway performer and Topeka native, Antwayn Hopper, will perform an original arrangement to inaugurate the Miracle on Kansas Avenue parade, featuring festivities and a tree lighting ceremony. WIBW
- ➤ The Topeka Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting its annual Nativities and Noels event, featuring over 850 nativity displays from around 100 countries and musical performances, with free admission. WIBW
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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons and More
Experience a magical Candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Listeso String Quartet in an awe-inspiring venue.
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The Nutcracker - Ballet Midwest's Holiday Tradition
Ballet Midwest presents a captivating performance of The Nutcracker, featuring Clara's enchanting journey through a magical Christmas Eve and the Kingdom of Enchantment.
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Ballet Midwest Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Midwest presents a classic performance of The Nutcracker, showcasing the enchanting story and choreography set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.
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Ballet Midwest Presents: The Nutcracker
Experience a classic ballet performance of The Nutcracker at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
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Meet Santa Ken at 785 Beer Company
Families are invited to have their children share Christmas wishes and capture photos with Santa Ken during the enchanting SnowGlobe Christmas event.
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Topeka Clinic: Free Veterinary Care for Pets in Need
The Street Dog Coalition is offering free basic veterinary care for pets of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness at the Salvation Army in Topeka.
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Winter Solstice Yule Ball
Celebrate the longest night of the year at the Winter Solstice Yule Ball featuring music, dancing, a costume contest, and festive treats.
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The Nutcracker Performance
Experience the enchanting story of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they face off against the evil Mouse King in this classic holiday ballet.
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New Year's Eve PRCA Xtreme Bulls in Topeka
The PRCA New Year's Eve Xtreme Bulls event features thrilling bull riding, taking place at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka.
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