WED AUG 23

Topeka West Rotary Club, 7 a.m., second-floor conference room, Hy-Vee, S.W. 29th and Wanamaker. Information: Rick Ryan, 249-9000 or president@topekawestrotary.com.

Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), south lawn, Kansas Capitol, S.W. 10th between Harrison and Jackson.

Preschool Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., The Story Zone, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills for children. Ages: 3-5 years.

Story Time, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. At least one adult for every four children recommended. Information: 273-0561.

DTI Noontime Brown Bag Concert Series, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: Facebook pages Noontime Brownbag or Downtown Topeka Inc., or visit DowntownTopekainc.com.

YWCA Network Lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., 225 S.W. 12th St. Speaker: Laura Burton, of Midland Care Connection. Topic: Tea, Cake and Death: Death Cafe and Rethinking Death and Dying. RSVP: reservations@ywcaneks.org.

Al Anon New Beginnings AFG, noon, Town and Country Christian Church, 4929 S.W. 29th St. (use double doors off church parking lot). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Sunflower Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m., Womans Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Cost: $7 per session. Information: jan@topekabridgeclubs.org or http://bit.ly/1OfJsPj.

Queen of Spades Garden Club, 1 p.m., Preston Hale Room, Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore.

Windows 10 for Beginners, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Experience the new features of Windows 10. Learn how to organize the Start Menu, use accessories, personalize the desktop and get apps from the Windows Store. Register at tscpl.org/register.

Minecraft @ Your Library, 4 to 5 p.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Enter the librarys Minecraft world on our own server and build, build, build. Each meeting will feature a new mission to construct and complete new parts of the librarys landscape, before unleashing creepers. Ages: 8-12 years.

Planning Your Legacy Nemaha County, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Nemaha County Community Building, Seneca. Guest speaker: Gayle Evans, attorney with Chinnery, Evans & Nail. Topic: Contribution options customized to fit your interest and tax planning. Cost: $10 per meal. RSVP: Karla Henry, 336-6116 or khensy@bbwi.net.

Topeka Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Twilight Lions Branch Club, Pam Luthis office, 3310 S.W. Harrison. Program: Kristen Shore, of Kansas University Endowment Association. Intro by Luthi. Visitors welcome. Information: topekalions.org.

Al Anon Holton Family AFG, 7 p.m., Room 104, Evangel Methodist Church, 3rd and Pennsylvania, Holton (use east glass door). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Al Anon Hope for Today AFG, focuses on adult children of alcoholics, 7 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 4425 S.W. 19th St. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Square dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m., Croco Hall, 6115 S.E. US-40 highway, Tecumseh. Singles, couples and families welcome. Information: 286-0105.

THU AUG 24

Southwest Topeka Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m., The Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South.

Capital City Networking Group, 7:30 a.m., Jayhawk Tower, S.W. 7th and Jackson.

Country Quilters Guild, 9 a.m. to noon, First Congregational Church, 1701 S.W. Collins.

Baby Bookworms, 9:30 to 10 a.m., 10:30 to 11 a.m. or 5:30 to 6 p.m., Lingo Story Room 121, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Introduces babies to the world of books through interactive songs, stories, bounces and more. Age: birth to 18 months.

Preschool Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., The Story Zone, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills for children. Ages: 3-5 years.

Al Anon Southwest AFG book study meeting, 5:45 p.m., First Christian Church, S.W. 19th and Gage. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Cub Club Crafts, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. At least one adult for every four children recommended. Information: 273-0561.

Downtown Topeka Rotary Club, noon. For location and meeting information go to topekarotary.org. Information: Linda Ireland, topekarotary@gmail.com or 232-7216.

Heartland Toastmasters, noon, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests welcome. Information: 232-2836.

Christian Widow and Widowers Organization annual birthday party, 5 p.m., Formation Room, Most Pure Heart, S.W. 17th and Stone. Dime bingo after dinner. Bring a covered dish and dimes. Open to all faiths. Information: 233-7350, leave a message.

PowerPoint, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations. Register at tscpl.org/register.

Al Anon Southwest AFG, book study meeting, 5:45 p.m., First Christian Church, S.W. 19th and Gage. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Meadowlark Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.

Jam Session, 6 to 9 p.m., American Legion, 310 Veterans Memorial Drive N, Marysville.

Al Anon St. Marys Fresh Start AFG, 6:15 p.m., fellowship hall, United Methodist Church, 107 N. 7th St., St. Marys (south building). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Al Anon Southwest AFG, 7 p.m., fellowship hall, First Christian Church, S.W. 19th and Gage (south building). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., VFW Post 1650, 3110 S.W. Huntoon. Gen. Lewis W. Walt Detachment invites former, retired and active duty Marines, FMF corpsmen and FMF Navy chaplains to attend. Information: http://on.fb.me/1E7lhbp or 640-6077.

Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers League general meeting, 7 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Program: Eclipse Stories. Public welcome. Information: nekaal.org.

Master Gardener Series: Fall Lawn Care, 7 to 8 p.m., Marvin Auditorium 101B, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Presented by Steve Paige.

Nicodemus: Children of the Promised Land, presentation by Angela Bates, executive director of the Nicodemus Historical Society, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. Free.

FRI AUG 25

Sex Addicts Anonymous Topeka Chapter mens group, 7 to 8 a.m., St. Davids Episcopal Church, 3916 S.W. 17th. Open to men seeking help; closed to visitors. Information: 200-3450, saatopeka@gmail.com or saa-recovery.org.

Topeka South Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Memorial Union, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College. Public welcome. Information: Faron Barr, 266-8333.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 8:30 a.m. sign-in, 9 a.m. meeting, Countryside United Methodist Church, 3221 S.W. Burlingame (use north entrance). First visit is free. Information: (800) 932-8677 or tops.org.

Ace of Hearts Duplicate Bridge Club, 9 a.m., Womans Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Cost: $7 per session. Information: jan@topekabridgeclubs.org or http://bit.ly/1OfJsPj.

Al Anon Friday Morn Serenity Seekers AFG, 9:30 a.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Kids Drum Circle, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. At least one adult for every four children recommended. Information: 273-0561.

Friendship AFG, 12:05 p.m., St. Vincents basement, Most Pure Heart Church, 1800 S.W. Stone (enter main west door). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Community Action Mobile Food Pantry, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (weather permitting), across from Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11th, Auburn. First-come, first-served basis. Recipients must provide number of people in their household.

Email for Beginners, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Computer Training Center, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Learn to log into an account and open, delete, reply to and forward email messages. Register at tscpl.org/register.

Open Stitch, 1 to 3 p.m., Yak n Yarn, inside Fairlawn Plaza, S.W. 21st and Fairlawn. Bring project to work on. No fee. Information: 272-9276.

Emporia Main Street Mix & Match, 5 to 7 p.m., Brickyard 20 Ale House, 420 Merchant, Emporia. Must be 21.

Celebrate Recovery, 6 p.m. meal, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. program, First Southern Baptist Church, 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd. (enter off parking lot). For ages 18 and older. Freewill offering. Child care available for children grade 6 and younger, 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Information: crtopekaks.org.

Al Anon Freedom AFG, 6:30 p.m., Metropolitan Community Church, 4425 S.W. 19th. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, 7:30 p.m., Room 138, Stoffer Science Hall, Washburn University, 1700 S.W. College. Open to the public. Children explore time, 7 p.m. Information: Millie Mowry, 267-2849 or rock2plate@aol.com, or Lesliee Hartman, hartman12345@hotmail.com or TopekaGMS.org.

SAT AUG 26

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), S.W. 12th and Harrison. Information: http://bit.ly/20LQVIC, lanebetty4@yahoo.com or 249-4704.

The Topeka Daylily Club Plant Sale, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, S.W. 12th and Harrison.

Lets Help Annual Fundraiser: Downtown Adventure Race Topeka, 8 a.m., downtown Topeka. DARTini at 9 a.m. Registration begins an hour before each race. Register early or day of the event. Information: dothedart.com, 270-5238 or info@letshelpinc.org.

Seneca Community Farmers Market, 8 a.m., The Market Greenhouse, 33 N. 5th, Seneca. Information: Facebook page Seneca Community Farmers Market.

Musical Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., The Story Zone, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Shake off your sleepiness with fun songs and crazy dancin with Kyler. Occasional surprises and guests. Ages: birth to 5 years.

United Daughters of the Confederacy, Ladies of the Plains 2696, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information and reservations: ladiesoftheplains@ksudc.org or ksudc.org.

Kansas Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hughes Room 205, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Learn about African-American family history and genealogy, and Kansas African-American history with various topics, guest speakers and projects. Information: email info@kaahgs.org.

Topeka Unit NAACP executive board meeting, 11:30 a.m., Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe. Information: 266-5688.

Topeka Nar-Anon Family Group Saturday Serenity Seekers, noon to 1:15 p.m., First Baptist Church, 3033 S.W. MacVicar (enter Door A, south side). For families and friends affected by someones narcotics addiction. Information: naranonmidwest.org.

Topeka Unit NAACP, 1 p.m., Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe. Public welcome. Information: 266-5688.

Olive Oils and Vinegars 101, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Moburts Inc., 820 S. Kansas. Cost: $15. Information: moburts.com or 806-3025.

Altered Books Workshop, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Marvin Auditorium 101B, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Altering unwanted books expresses your creativity and recycles at the same time. Hands-on demonstrations and books provided. Registration required at tscpl.org/register.

2017 Huff n Puff Crew Training, 6 p.m., 3315 S.E. Tinman Circle, Lake Shawnee. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 27. Information: huffnpuffcrew@gmail.com.

Stargazing at Volland Store, 6:30 to 11 p.m., 24098 Volland Road, Alma. Barbecue dinner and music. Kansas Astronomical Observers will bring their telescopes and talk about the night sky. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray. Cost: $40 for adults; $20 for ages 12 and under. Reservations: thevollandstore.com or call Abby, 499-3616.

Al Anon Saturday Night Serenity AFG, 6:45 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 3509 S.W. Burlingame Road (enter north side). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

SUN AUG 27

White Lakes Market, outdoor flea market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mainline Printing parking lot, 3500 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Information: 260-5458 or Facebook at http://on.fb.me/1hy8X0T.

Family Board Games, 1 to 3 p.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. At least one adult for every four children recommended. Information: 273-0561.

So Many Books, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Perkins Room 201, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave. Discuss Under the Wide and Starry Sky, by Nancy Horan, a fictional depiction of the unconventional love affair of Robert Louis Stevenson and American divorcee Fanny Van de Grift.

North Topeka Historical Society, 4 p.m., The Cottages, 620 N.W. Lyman Road.

S-Anon, 7 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. For those affected by the sexual behavior of another person. Information: sanon.org.

MON AUG 28

Monday Farmers Market, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library parking lot, S.W. 10th and Washburn. Visit library booth for free fun kid craft.

Capital City Lacers bobbin lace and tatting group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Yak n Yarn, Fairlawn Plaza, S.W. 21st and Fairlawn. Guests welcome. Information: 272-9276 or 286-3632.

Story Time, 11 a.m., The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. At least one adult for every four children recommended. Information: 273-0561.

Al Anon Living the Legacies, 11:45 a.m., 1728 Randolph Ave. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Kiwanis Club of Topeka, noon, Florentine Room, Jayhawk Tower, 700 S.W. Jackson. Guests welcome. Information: topekakiwanisclub.org.

Topeka Lions Club, noon, McFarlands Restaurant, 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Guest speaker: Diane Hentges, 2nd vice district governor. Visitors welcome. Information: topekalions.org.

Al Anon Courage to Change AFG, 12:05 p.m., First United Methodist Church, S.W. 6th and Topeka (enter on west side). No meetings on holidays. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Al Anon Just for Today AFG, 1:30 p.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 S.W. Fairlawn (west entrance). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 228-2250.

Introduction to DigitalLearn, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Deer Creek Training Center, 2345 S.E. 25th. An overview of the librarys online learning tool for new computer users. Bring your email address and password or sign up in class. Registration required at tscpl.org/register or call 580-4400.

Al Anon Peace and Serenity AFG, 5:30 p.m., University United Methodist Church, 1621 S.W. College (use ramp to basement on west side). Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Picture This Photography Club, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Whether you use your phone, a point-and-shoot or an expensive camera, join the club at a different location on the fourth Monday of each month to take pictures. Contact Meg at mporteous@tscpl.org or follow Picture This Photography Club on Facebook.

Topeka Healing Rooms, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., TrueNorth, in the American Heart Association building, 5375 S.W. 7th, Suite 100. Affiliated with International Association of Healing Rooms. Information: 221-6589.

Acappella Unlimited, 7 p.m., Seaman Congregational Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. New female members welcome. Information: acappellaunlimited.com.

Al Anon Topeka AFG No.1, 7 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 2021 S.W. 29th. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

Capital City Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., West Side Baptist Church, S.W. 4th and Fillmore. New members and guests welcome. Information: 273-9514, capitalcitychorusa039@gmail.com or capitalcitychorus.com.

Teen Writers Group, 7 to 8 p.m., The Edge-Teen Room, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Join others to share your literary passion and express and explore the world through works of poetry and prose. Ages: 12-18 years.

Compassionate Friends, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Formation Room, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, 3601 S.W. 17th. Support group for bereaved parents and siblings. Information: Susan, 272-4895 or tcftopeka.org.

Al Anon Carbondale AFG, 7:30 p.m., Carbondale Community Center, 228 Main St., Carbondale. Information: kansas-al-anon.org or 215-1045.

TUE AUG 29

Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:30 a.m., Optimist Club Activity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Guest speakers: Seaman High School footbal coach Glenn ONeil, assistant coach Mike Lincoln and three captains. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment retirees, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. program, Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South (block north of S.W. 6th and MacVicar). Information: Steve, 478-0126.

Preschool Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m., The Story Zone, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills for children. Ages: 3 to 5 years.

Veterans Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Building 3, Room A-101, Colmery-ONeil VA Medical Center, 2200 S.W. Gage Blvd. Information: 350-4386.

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