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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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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Come to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library’s 14th annual Silents in the Cathedral Friday, Oct. 28 at 7pm. This year will feature “The Magician.” Funny and thrilling, The Magician follows a beautiful female spellbound by a magician seeking artificial life and the doctor who saves her. The film is hosted by Grace Episcopal … Continue Reading
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It seems like every year, more and more events pile up toward the end of October beckoning your costumed kids out to the sugar-filled landscape of Topeka during Halloween season. Here are some of the events we’ve got our eyes on for trick-or-treat fun this year. Have a safe and happy Halloween! Happy Haunting Party … Continue Reading
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The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is shining a spotlight on fun! Lights On Afterschool on Oct. 21 from 3:45 to 5:15pm provides elementary-age children with a smorgasbord of afterschool activities at the Library. Drop into the Kids Library this Friday after last bell rings. “This event offers a sampling of our best programs … Continue Reading
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The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is hoping to spark interest in filmmaking, especially among local teens, with its upcoming program “Off Screen: A Conversation with Director Kevin Willmott” Oct. 23 from 3-5pm, Marvin Auditorium. Kevin will weave film clips and other media together to tell the story of his journey from small-town Kansas … Continue Reading
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Public Ice Skating Session Added The Kansas Expocentre has added a public skating session for this Saturday, October 22. This previously unscheduled two-hour session will begin at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5, available at the ground-level (southeast) entrance 30 minutes before the session. Bring your own skates, or rent from the Expocentre for just $2. … Continue Reading
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“The People’s Kind of Railroad: the Santa Fe, the City, the State and the Nation” will officially premiere on Saturday, October 22 in the Fink Gallery at the Great Overland Station. A special preview reception from 5 – 7 pm on Friday October 21 will feature comments by noted railroad historian Peter Hansen, the curator of this … Continue Reading
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Award-winning young adult author Chris Crutcher comes to the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Oct. 19. Crutcher will share stories about his writing success – 11 novels, 2 short story collections and 1 autobiography – and where his fiction comes from during what he promises to be a humor-filled and frank discussion. Two talks … Continue Reading
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by Leah Sewell | photo courtesy Mulvane Art Museum The Blue Planet Cafe, or rather the “Boo Planet Cafe,” is offering up a special Halloween dining and art event for kids that they won’t soon forget. As part of the Mulvane Art Museum’s Artful Dining series, the proceeds from the ticket sales will help the … 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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