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Sodus, N.Y. - It's their dream house that they say is quickly turning into a money pit.

Sandy Verstraete and her fianc said they are out at least $10,000. That's because the roofer they hired reportedly wasn't covered by insurance to do the job.

"You can see, right here, the beams are rotted right in half. I mean completely, Verstraete said. If I push up on it, it could fall."

Verstraete was in her attic, showing 13WHAM the damage she said a contractor left behind after she hired him to replace the roof.

"It's my dream home, and he crushed our dream," she said.

Verstraete and her fianc knew the home had water damage and needed some repairs when they bought it.

They say they hired Scott Kenville of "Kenville Repair and Modeling" to do the work with a bank agreement that it would be done in six months. It's been two years.

"When he started the work, we realized he was nailing to rot," she said. "We were very specific about no rot. And any other damaged wood or rotted wood had to be removed."

She said the contractor was paid $10,000 up front. He asked for more money, but the bank won't release the rest of the loan until the work's complete.

So, three months into the job, he stopped working.

Right along the wall, here's where it leaks when it rains, Verstraete added. We have the bucks here to catch it."

Verstraete sought out Kenville's insurance company for damages.

When the insurance company got involved, they said he's not insured to be on a roof," she said. "He's insured to be in the home, but not on the roof.

Now, she's out of cash and her own home insurance company dropped their coverage. She claims the contractor ripped of the siding.

"We just got notification they're canceling us because we're missing siding, she said. When we called them and told them that there was missing siding, that's why we had to pay a larger amount, and it was only for fire insurance."

"As a homeowner, you think you're covered," she added. "We went and checked all his references, and we still find that it still didn't protect us."

The Rochester Home Builders Association tells 13WHAM Verstraete did everything right, and it's hard to know if a contractor has the proper insurance coverage.

Rick Herman, the executive vice president of the association, suggestions if you have doubts, call the contractor's insurance agent yourself and ask.

Verstraete tells 13WHAM this contractor hired a lawyer and refuses to talk to her.

13WHAMs attempts to reach him by phone and in person have also been unsuccessful.

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Question: The old dark shingle roof is leaking again. I prefer to install a longer-lasting roof this time even if it costs a little more. Other than metal, what durable roofing is available and which is environment-friendly?

Answer: There are many nonmetal roofing options which have a significantly longer life than typical shingles and are made from recycled and/or natural materials. Although old asphalt shingles can be recycled in other products, many of the 11 million tons removed from roofs still end up in landfills every year.

When selecting the best type of replacement roofing for your home, the weight of the roofing material is a factor. Most roofs designed to support standard asphalt shingles will not handle the weight of some of the most durable roofing materials such as tile and slate. These can weigh five to ten times as much as thick, high-quality asphalt shingles.

To install these types of heavy roofs, the supporting structure, rafters or trusses will have to be strengthened. This is not impossible to do, but it can be a significant expense in addition to the higher cost of the roofing materials themselves. On the positive side, you will only have this expense once because these roofs should easily last a lifetime.

Since you seem to be concerned about the environment, consider using roofing materials made primarily from recycled plastics. These can be formed to simulate slate, tile or cedar shakes. They are in the same weight per square (one square is 100 sq. ft. of roof area) range as good quality asphalt shingles so no additional structural roofing support will be needed.

Unless you would actually climb up on the roof and touch this plastic roofing, it is difficult to distinguish from real slate, tile or shakes. The plastic material can be nailed or sawed similarly to wood and is available in random widths for an authentic appearance when installed. These materials often carry a transferable 50-year warranty.

Fiber-cement roofing materials are another very durable option. Lightweight fiber-cement materials will not require additional roof support. These can be molded to simulate many other roofing styles. The pigments go throughout the fiber-cement material so they maintain they attractive appearance. The contoured tiles have a glossy topcoat for an authentic tile look.

Cedar shakes are another attractive roofing option which does not require additional roof support. Good-quality cedar shakes can have warranties up to 50 years. Pressure-treated pine shakes have a similar appearance to cedar and they can be treated with fire-resistant chemicals.

One of the most unique wood roofs uses bent cedar shingles. These are made from Western red cedar and are steamed and bent to create curves. Check your local building codes and your fire insurance contract before installing wood-based roofing.

The newest type of roofing uses solar photovoltaic (PV) tiles which produce electricity from the sun. It is more expensive to install than other common types of roofing materials, but it has a very long life and the utility bills savings can make it a good investment.

The following companies offer alternative roofing materials: Anglo-American Cedar, (800) 826-7185, http://www.angloamericancedar.com; Boral America, (800) 669-8453, http://www.boralamerica.com; Ecostar, (800) 221-7170, http://www.ecostarllc.com: Huber & Associates, (800) 327-8115, http://www.huberandassociates.com; and Ludowici, (800) 945-8453, http://www.ludowici.com.

Question: I had some new plumbing done in my house and the metal pipe was replaced with plastic pipe. My electrical system is grounded to the water pipes. Should I provide a new earth ground?

Answer: It is important to have an effective earth ground for the electrical wiring system in your house. Without a ground, a short circuit in an appliance or fixture can result in a severe shock.

Have the new ground installed by driving a long copper-plated rod into the ground or burying a heavy-gauge wire around your house. The main copper ground wire from the house should be connected to it. This is not a do-it-yourself project so have an electrician do the work.

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PARKERSBURG Crews completed more than $3 million in roof replacements this summer at five Wood County schools, with only a handful of finishing steps left to be done on one of those projects.

Assistant Superintendent Mike Fling gave an update Tuesday to the Wood County Board of Education on projects ranging from laying new carpet to major construction, such as the roof replacements.

I dont think people can realize how much roofing was completed this summer, he said.

The roof replacements are part of the districts $41 million facilities bond call which was approved by voters in November. Three companies put down more than 300,000 square feet of new roofing at five schools over a period of 10 weeks, Fling said. As of Tuesday, only one of those projects, Franklin Elementary School, was not yet completed.

They are doing finishing work at this point, he said.

The cost of the roofing projects was a little more than $3 million, with about $65,000 in additional cost due to change orders, which Fling said officials carefully monitored. Fling said that represents a change of only 2 percent in the budget for the five roofing projects.

Those projects are the first of about $17 million in roof replacements which will be completed over the next several years.

What is exciting about Michaels report is that the taxpayers of Wood County are getting their facilities protected, said Superintendent John Flint. We were getting to the point where the investment was overwhelming, when youre patching roofs to $1 million a year. Now were upgrading, were moving forward. Thats exciting for the Wood County taxpayer.

Board President Lawrence Hasbargen said the secondary effect is freeing up money which would have been used for repairs.

When youre not spending money for repairing and patching roofs, we can do several other things throughout our facilities that have been requested by our schools year after year, he said. Over time, you can really keep it up, and do a better job of it.

A handful of larger projects, such as installation of a new large-volume grease trap at Hamilton Middle School, are being delayed until summer 2018 due to timing issues. Fling said he would be bringing more information on multi-year projects, such as structural repairs at the rear of Blennerhassett Elementary and Middle schools, to the board at a future meeting.

In other business, the board delayed approving a list of supplemental and extra-duty pay scales until its next meeting. Board member Jim Asbury, who attended Tuesdays meeting via conference call, requested the delay because he did not have the list and asked for time to review the numbers.

The board met in executive session to discuss the superintendents performance and contract, but took no action. The session was part of the annual evaluation and goal-setting process for the superintendent.

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Trading was heavy with 548K shares changing hands on Wednesday. Volume was up 207.17% over the stocks average daily volume.

Here are a few additional firms who have increased or decreased their stake in (APOG). As of the end of the quarter Goldman Sachs Group Inc had bought 1,195 shares growing its stake by 17.1%. The value of the companys investment in Apogee Enterprises, Inc. went from $375,000 to $489,000 a change of $114,000 quarter over quarter. As of quarter end Macquarie Group Ltd had disposed of a total of 2,619 shares trimming its position 0.4%. The value of the investment in (APOG) increased from $32,987,000 to $36,557,000 increasing 10.8% since the last quarter.

Horizon Investment Services, LLC augmented its holdings by buying 23,075 shares an increase of 152.2% from 12/31/2016 to 03/31/2017. Horizon Investment Services, LLC now holds 38,240 shares with a value of $2,279,000. The value of the position overall is up by 180.7%. State Street Corp expanded its investment by buying 37,383 shares an increase of 3.5% as of 03/31/2017. State Street Corp claims 1,099,051 shares worth $65,517,000. The total value of its holdings increased 15.2%.

The company is so far trading up since yesterdays close of $46.95. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. also announced a dividend for shareholders paid on Tuesday the 25th of July 2017. The dividend payment was $0.140 per share for the quarter which comes to $0.56 on an annualized basis. This dividend amount was represent a yeild of $1.19. The ex-dividend date was set for Thursday the 6th of July 2017.

It is trading at $47.01 which is quite a bit lower than $52.67, the stocks 50 day moving average and significantly lower than the 200 day moving average of $55.19. The 50 day moving average was down by -10.75% and the 200 day average moved down $-8.18.

The companys P/E ratio is 16.10 and the market cap is 1.36B. In the latest earnings report the EPS was $2.92 and is expected to be $3.38 for the current year with 28,848,000 shares now outstanding. Next quarters EPS is forecasted at $0.99 and the next full year EPS is projected to be $4.18.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc., launched on July 12, 1949, is involved in the design and development of glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. The Company operates in four segments: Architectural Glass, Architectural Services, Architectural Framing Systems and Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO). The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated glass used in customized window and wall systems comprising the outside skin of commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings. The Architectural Services segment designs, engineers, fabricates and installs the walls of glass, windows and other curtainwall products making up the outside skin of commercial and institutional buildings. The Architectural Framing Systems segment designs, engineers, fabricates and finishes the aluminum frames used in customized aluminum and glass window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems comprising the outside skin and entrances of commercial, institutional and multi-family residential buildings. The Large-Scale Optical Technologies segment manufactures glass and acrylic products for the custom picture framing and fine art markets..

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Global architecture and design firm, NELSON, announced it merged operations with WK design group to increase architecture presence in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2017

After a string of recent national moves, NELSON, a global architecture and design firm, announced it will merge operations with WK design group, located in San Francisco, CA. Effective August 1st, the addition increases NELSON's focus on large-scale, core and shell architecture, and further expand its presence into the Bay Area.

"Our recent move actively demonstrates our dedication to increasing our architectural design services on both a local and national level," said John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr, Chairman and CEO of NELSON, when describing the deal with WK design group. "San Francisco has been a key market on our radar for quite some time, and we believe that in combining our existing interior and exterior capabilities with those of WK, we will offer new possibilities and reach to our clients."

Led by Gary Weske and Joel Karr, WK design group specializes in architecture, interior design, building design, core and shell architecture, and construction administration. As a passionate group focused on company culture, the firm offers a boutique approach to architecture and design an important factor to NELSON as growth ensues. WK design group's specialties include commercial and corporate design, hospitality and retail, multi-family, campus master planning, and single-family design. They have completed well-known projects in the Bay Area including Equity Residential Trust, Essex Property Trust, Allianz, and Harvest Properties.

"We look forward to accessing larger opportunities with NELSON that expand our reach in and beyond the immediate Bay Area," said Joel Karr, Principal of WK design group. "We look forward to combining our strengths to work with current and future clients while leveraging our collective network," added Principal, Gary Weske.

As the third location added in the Bay Area in just under a year, WK design group will provide NELSON with access to a new network of clients including those in the hospitality and retail industries, while also offering a combination of both high scale and niche services.

For more information about NELSON, visit http://www.NELSONonline.com.

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About NELSONNELSON is part of a global architecture, design, engineering, and consulting services organization with over 700 Teammates in over 20 locations around the world and strong experience in a broad range of industries. NELSON is ranked in the top 10 of Interior Design Magazine's "100 Design Giants" list. NELSON is also ranked in the top 3 firms specializing in workplace interior design1* and in the top 20 for office architecture and design**. For more information, visit http://www.NELSONonline.com.

*Interior Design Magazine #3 Office Sector, #9 Overall; **Building Design + Construction #6 Office Sector, #17 Overall

About WK design groupWK design group describes themselves as a firm that delivers experienced, creative, thoughtful, and insightful solutions that "skip the archibabble." They "get it" in terms of transaction driven as well as high design project needs. The firm combines two award-winning predecessors to provide interior design and core and shell architecture services. Led by longtime San Francisco Bay Area residents, Gary Weske and Joel Karr, WK design group offers skills, smarts, and people to give clients what they need. They take pride in their longstanding relationships with multiple constituents and they have fun together with clients, in doing what they do.

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DETROIT, Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced the company's expansion into Michigan with the opening of its first Detroit-based office. The new Michael Baker office in Detroit extends the company's presence in its Great Lakes Region to deliver innovative solutions to clients and prospects, while growing business in the area.

"Michigan has long been a target expansion market for Michael Baker International. As the state continues to experience infrastructure growth with transportation and environmental projects, the new Michael Baker office in Detroit is poised to demonstrate our full-continuum of services to clients," said Kent Zinn, Vice President and Regional Director of Michael Baker's Great Lakes region. "The Detroit office will focus on key business areas, including roads, bridges, aviation and construction services, while tapping into experts across the Michael Baker network to demonstrate how 'We Make a Difference' for the clients and communities we serve."

To lead Michael Baker's growing Michigan presence, the company hired Steve Gravlin, P.E., P.S., as the Office Manager of the Detroit office. Mr. Gravlin brings more than 30 years of experience to his role, where he will partner with team members from across the region to grow Michael Baker's service offerings in the state and drive business in the Detroit Metro area and entire state of Michigan. In his role, Mr. Gravlin will also manage the office's daily business activities.

"Steve brings extensive leadership capabilities to his new role at Michael Baker, and his experience with transportation infrastructure projects across the state of Michigan will help to grow our presence in the market," added Mr. Zinn.

Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Gravlin supervised teams working on transportation projects with design budgets of $10 million and construction budgets between $400 million to $1.3 billion per year. His expertise includes both Design-Build and P3 contracting, and ranges from bridge design and complete streets/urban arterial design to green infrastructure and climate change mitigation, among others.

Mr. Gravlin's work has earned multiple industry recognitions. He lends his time and expertise to a number of industry groups, including his current role on the board of directors for the American Council of Engineering Companies-Michigan Chapter and as a board member of the Survey Licensing Board for the State of Michigan. Mr. Gravlin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. He also has completed coursework in surveying from the Michigan Technological University.

About Michael Baker International Michael Baker International is a leading global provider of engineering and consulting services, which include planning, architectural, environmental, construction, program management, and full life-cycle support services as well as information technology and communications services and solutions. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions in support of U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker International has more than 6,000 employees in more than 90 locations across the U.S. and internationally. To learn more, visit http://www.mbakerintl.com.

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When selecting siding, there are six basic issues to consider:

1. Water Resistance. Water-resistant types of siding will have longer life spans.

2. Ease of Installation. If you're installing the siding on your own, make sure it is within your skill set, requires no special tools, and creates no harmful dust when cut.

3. Energy Efficiency. Check the R-value rating for energy savings and understand what will be needed as far as insulation beneath the cladding.

4. Aesthetics. Your siding will be in full view as you come and go, so make sure it is beautiful to you.

5. Versatility. Make sure the siding has the versatility to meet the varied needs of your specific project. If there are aspects of your home's exterior that will make using a particular type of siding more challenging than others, make sure you understand what the added costs or necessary adjustments will be.

6. Durability. Does it have the strength to resist temperature shifts present in your climate? How does it stand up to everyday wear and tear?

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Its a routine Saturday morning and youre mowing your lawn, lost in thought to the low hum of your machine. Suddenly, the hum grows louder, snapping you out of your post-pancake daydream. You check to see if you ran over a rock, but see a cloud of orange erupting from the ground instead.

Run.

Last month, Bobby Jessup mowed over a yellow jacket nest in his front lawn in southwest Roanoke County. He called The Bee Busters, a one-man service founded in 1998 that offers free hornet and yellow jacket removal.

George Waldenmaier, 62, of Accomack County represents Virginia for ALK Abello, a company headquartered in Denmark that uses insect venom for immunotherapy. It makes products that treat patients who are deathly allergic to wasps and bees. Waldenmaier said hes one of 30 ALK Abello representatives in the U.S.

Waldenmaier arrived on Jessups front lawn in July ready to collect yellow jackets, but he was annoyed that a skunk had gotten to their underground nest first. Now, the process wouldnt be as fun.

I hate skunks, Waldenmaier said. They are my biggest competitors. Skunks, bears and pigs can stand to be stung.

Because tree roots were growing over the nest, the skunk didnt get to all of the yellow jackets, so Waldenmaier inserted the tip of a hose with a black interior into the hole in the ground. The inside of the hose mimicked the inside of a predators mouth, luring the yellow jackets to sting it. What the yellow jackets didnt know was that the hose was connected to a vacuum, which sucked them into a trap.

Waldenmaier said all his wasp and bee catching tools are homemade, with instructions from ALK Abello.

After an hour, Waldenmaier zipped on his bee suit and stomped over the nest while blowing into it with a plastic tube. His goal was to antagonize any leftover nest defenders to surface and get sucked into the trap.

Theyre intolerant of being disturbed, Waldenmaier said.

Once the nest was empty, he took the trap to his truck and let carbon dioxide into it, knocking the wasps unconscious. Since the skunk beat him to the nest, there were only about 100 yellow jackets in the container. James Wilson, an extension agriculturist at Virginia Tech, said a yellow jacket nest can be home to more than 5,000 inhabitants, depending on the time of year.

After adding the gas to the trap, Waldenmaier put the yellow jackets into a cooler with dry ice, freezing them to preserve their venom. Later, hed ship his collection to a lab in Idaho, where the venom would be extracted and used for immunotherapy.

Immunotherapy works somewhat like a flu shot, Waldenmaier said. A series of tiny injections of venom are given to a patient over a period of time to encourage resiliency to future stings.

They work in terms of dilutions, Wilson said. You wouldnt want to start someone out with a large dose of venom, he said.

It can be close to curative, said Dr. Laura Dziadzio, a pediatric allergist at Carilion Clinic.

Depending on how allergic a person is to yellow jackets, even one sting can be deadly. Some people can stand up to 1,000 stings, Waldenmaier said. Still, thats only collectively a fifth of a gram of poison, so a tiny concentration of venom is lethal.

Dziadzio said a shortage of immunotherapy treatments over the last year affected patients. The shortage was due in part to the fact that ALK Abello shut down its production in October.

Tim Davis, vice president of ALK Abello in Post Falls, Idaho, declined to discuss the reason for the shutdown, though he said it had nothing to do with product safety. The company resumed operations this summer, Davis said. The lab in Idaho continued to collect wasp and hornet venom even during the shutdown in order to prevent future shortages, he said.

Most people get stung because they run over a nest with their lawn mower or weed-eater or stick their hands in one accidentally, Waldenmaier said. So check around your lawn before you start treating it, especially this year because the spring weather was optimal for wasp and bee growth. It can be deadly if a child or someone who cant run gets caught near a nest.

Its an intense yellow jacket year, Waldenmaier said. Scan for straight-line movement that means theres a nest.

An average workday for Waldenmaier involves going to 10 to 12 homes to collect wasps or bees, and he said he emptied out 32 yellow jacket nests in two days during a recent week.

Waldenmaier said the wasps and bees he catches cant be used for immunotherapy if theyre contaminated with insecticide or another type of chemical. If you find a nest, leave it be and call for help, because stinging pests are only harmful to humans when theyre antagonized.

Theyre really only a pest when they interact with humans, because otherwise theyre just doing their own thing, Wilson said.

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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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What's going on in Topeka and surrounding areas this week? Here's our calendar for Aug. 23-29, 2017 - Topeka Capital Journal