Community Calendar
TOPEKA FESTIVAL SINGERS
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The Topeka Festival Singers presents, "My Favorite Things", on March 5th at 7:30 at Washburn University's White Concert Hall. ; Dr. Kevin Kellim, Music Director, is celebrating his 25th Season. ; For information, call 785-267-3500
DINNER WITH A GHOST
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Ward-Meade Park and Ghost Tours of Kansas have joined forces to present Dinner with a Ghost, March 10th beginning at 6:30pm. ; Following dinner will be a West Topeka Ghost Tour. ; Tickets for the Dinner and Tour are $40.00 per person with limited seating. ; For more information, go to www. ;ghosttoursof kansas.com
PANCAKE FEED
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The Southwest Topeka Kiwanis club is hosting a pancake fundraiser at Lowman United Methodist Church, 15th & Gage, from 7am till Noon on February 25th. ; Proceeds will be given to TARC. ; Cost is a donation of $5.00..
FISH & SHRIMP SUPPER
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St. Joseph's Church in Nortonville invites you to their Fish & Shrimp Suppers every Friday from 5-7pm during Lent. ; Cost is $9.00 for ages 11 and up and $5.00 from ages 4-10. ; Ages under 4 are Free. ; The Fish & Shrimp Suppers begin Feb. 24th and run through March 30th
OPERATION SOUP LINE
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the 9th Annual Operation Soup Line is Wednesday, February 29th from 11am till 1:30pm, at Ag Hall at the Topeka Expocentre. ; This is fund raiser for Doorstep and again this year there will be Soup, Chili, a Silent Auction ;, entertainment and Celebrity Servers. ; For more information, call Jackie at 785-286-0986 or go to doorsteptopeka.org
SWAP MEET
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The 13th Annual Swap Meet, presented by Abate of Kansas Dist. #4, will be held March 17th from 8am till 6pm, at Heritage Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. ; All are welcome to attend. ; Cost will be $2.00 and Food and Beverages will be availible. ; For more information, call 785-213-1818 or 785-925-0564
CHILI SUPPER
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Boy Scout Troop 13 will hold their 44th ;annual Chili Supper, Feb 25th, from 4-7pm at the Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 SE Michigan Ave in Topeka.
KANSAS SILENT FILM FESTIVAL
The 16th Annual Kansas Silent Film Festival will be held Feb. 24th & 25th at Washburn University's White Concert Hall. ; This is a Free festival and is open to the public. ; For more information, call 785-670-1639
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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Hayden High School presents, "The Sound of Music" ; at TPAC Feb. 25th at 7:30pm and Feb. 26th at 2pm. ; Tickets are $10.00 and availible at the TPAC Box Office.
HAM & BEAN/VEGETABLE SOUP FEED
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The Annual Ham & Bean/Vegetable Soup All You Can Eat dinner will be held Feb. 29th at the Oakland United Methodist Church, 801 Chester Ave in Topeka. ; Dinner is from 4-6:30pm and the cost is &7.00 for Adults and Children $3.00. ; For more information, call 785-357-5290 or 785-235-1010
BOARD LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
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United Way of Greater Topeka and Washburn University team up to offer training and guidance to aspiring volunteer leaders. ; The program offers two levels of leadership development and volunteer training to anyone interested in being an effective non-profit leader, or further developing their skills. ; The entry level program begins on March 6th. ; The advanced program will be held April 23rd and 25th. ; For more information go to unitedwaytopeka.org, or call Tom at 785-228-5113
FREE HOMEOWNER EVENT
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A Free Bank of America Homeowner Event for Customers Facing Financial Hardship will be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, Feb. 27-29th from 8am till 8pm each day. ; The purpose of the event is to provide assistance to customers experiencing financial hardship to have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with home retention specialists to review their options for home loan modifications or other alternatives to foreclosure. ; For more information, go to www.bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent
IAAP KAW CHAPTER MEETING
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The IAAP Kaw Chapter monthly meeting will be held March 12th at 5:30pm in the Tallgrass Conference Center of the Tallgrass Medical Bldg. ; Dinner and Educational Program on Coaching and Mentoring will be featured. ; For more information, call 785-845-2065 or go to cacott482hotmail.com