4th & Inches – a garage band with greater ambitions
by Regina Budden | photo at top courtesy 4th & Inches on Facebook | photo by Colin MacMillan / Nathan Ham Photography A trio of lanky high school boys pick up their instruments in the corner of a garage. They take a moment to warm up their fingers in the chill before striking the first notes. As … Continue Reading
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sneak peek! XYZ Winter 2011-12
We had so much fun creating the winter issue of XYZ, hot tea in hand, space heater a constant hum beside the desk, the impending doom of winter’s chill demanding that our readers will shore up with a cozy blanket and a copy of the magazine to enjoy reading about how much Topeka really rocks. … Continue Reading
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“If you see a vulture, don’t play dead”
Eric McHenry, author of “Mommy Daddy Evan Sage,” will read from his delightful collection of poems dealing with the overheard and gathered bits of child-wisdom and conversation of his children, Evan and Sage. The reading takes place at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 – 2:30 p.m., and … Continue Reading
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santa to hitch a ride to Topeka by rail
Santa is coming to town, and this time he’s riding in style. This Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 – 3 p.m., Santa will arrive in Topeka by Union Pacific Train at the Great Overland Station (701 N. Kansas Ave.). Along with the appearance of the big guy, the Overland Station and Union Pacific have a … Continue Reading
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run-ins with the law
by Janice Watkins Gabe has been telling everyone I am a criminal. To understand the context, let me rewind three months ago to the beginning of the school year. It was the first week of school and Gabe, Eden and I were in a frantic search for a gas station on the way home, with … Continue Reading
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Art classes in NOTO
The NOTO Community Arts Center, a collaboration of NOTO, the Mulvane Art Museum and Topeka Public Schools, is bringing art classes for all ages, with some awesome offerings for kids beginning this weekend. Art contributor to XYZ Bailey Marable is the very cool and friendly instructor for Saturday’s classes, and we promise, your kids will … Continue Reading
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assemblage portraits
by Bailey Marable | photos by Bailey Marable Bailey is teaching this art project this weekend in NOTO. Read about how to get your child signed up and about other classes in NOTO for kids here. O.K., to start with this project is completely stolen. But then, aren’t most art projects? This one is stolen … Continue Reading
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Seize the Season: 20 ideas for diving into the holidays, Topeka-style.
Are you ready for this? All your usual duties, lists and obligations are suddenly towering tall as the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. The holidays can be an incredibly busy time for families. Shopping and school programs, parties and extended family can become as demanding as an additional child. But, you know what? There’s a reason … Continue Reading
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How 3 Topeka foster care kids unpacked their bags for good. by Janice Watkins | photos by Megan Rogers (Trees & Bees Photography) and EJ Drake Eddie nestles in between his parents Michelle and Travis, his arm moving quickly around his mom’s shoulders and his head finding a perfect place resting against his dad as … Continue Reading
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picky eater goes out to eat: contest!
We want to take your picky eater out to eat. If you’ve read the magazine, you may have noticed that we have a regular column called, “The Picky Eater Goes Out to Eat,” and feature a very picky eater and the experience of taking that kid out to a local restaurant. Now we want to … Continue Reading
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Montae, age 5
Montae is great at engaging people and loves socializing with others. Although Montae is non-verbal he knows more than 60 signs to communicate with others. He is a very active little boy who enjoys riding his tricycle, bouncing balls, playing with cars and exploring his environment. Due to Montae’s extensive medical needs, mobility and cognitive needs he will need constant supervision. He will need frequent follow up medical care and home health care to ensure that all his needs are being met. Montae will need a forever family that is able to meet his emotional, physical and medical needs. At this time a foster to adopt home in Kansas is being sought for Montae.
To learn more about adoption visit adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Montae’s case number is CH-5435.
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