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What makes a city miserable? Do you live in one of the most miserable places in Kansas? The website Communist powerhouse will eclipse U.S. in number of believers RoadSnacks organized information by Chad Dou and Mark Ellis the city many outside observers call from the Census and dug deep. China’s Jerusalem due to its flourishing Recent polls reported in the news Is China a Christian churches. say that only a third of Americans say “It is a wonderful thing to be a follow - they are truly happy. That’s too bad, “Christian” nation? er of Jesus Christ. It gives us great confi - considering that Americans – especial - Within 15 years, China should become dence,” she said at an Easter service, as ly folks in Kansas – don’t really have it the country with the most Christians in reported by the Telegraph. “If everyone in the world, according to a study. China believed in Jesus, then we would Fenggang Yang, of Purdue University, have no more need for police stations. predicts that China will reach 224 million There would be no more bad people and Christians by 2030, as quoted in the UK therefore no more crime.” Financial Times. China’s churches started experiencing “By my calculations, China is destined astronomical growth after the conclusion to become the largest Christian country of the Cultural Revolution in 1976. A in the world very soon,” said Yang, an successor to Chairman Mao, Deng expert in sociology and author of Xiaoping, reformed politics, liberalized too bad, in the grand scheme of things. Religion in China: Survival and Revival But with an economy that continues Please see CHINA page 2 under Communist Rule, in the UK n to struggle and news media that seems Telegraph. “It is going to be less than a to focus only on the negative, it may be generation. Not many people are pre - no wonder. pared for this dramatic change.” So along comes a ranking that tries The explosion of Christianity in China to make sense of it all. will upend the traditional Christian pow - extremely underestimated (in China) Financial Times. erhouses of the world. In 2010, the U.S. intentionally because the increase of reli - Jin Hongxin, 40, is How do you decide if a city is miser- had around 159 million Protestants, and gion would reflect negatively on govern - not interested in the able? many observers say congregations are in ment officials,” said Yang. political or missiolog - Now while the criteria used did not decline. Currently, there are about 100 million ical implications of include spiritual health (which is a As part of a possible passing of the Christians in the world’s most populous Chinese growth. She’s great determining factor), it isn’t a baton, China is now sending missionar - nation, which eclipses the 86.7 million- just proud to attend stretch to assume that happier people ies – especially to North Korea. strong membership of the ruling the mega-church n Please see MISERABLE CITIES page 3 “The number of Christians is Communist party, according to the Liushi in Wenzhou, 2 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice news briefs Life Lessons From a Little One draft. The author of the amend - the Obama administration forcing come and say, ment said he expected—even schools to let boys and girls who ‘Come, let us go CHALK ART up to the moun - hoped—it would get shot down in identify as the opposite sex use the by Jessica S. Hosman tain of the Lord… committee. Rep. Duncan Hunter, restrooms of their choice. The He will teach us R-Calif., drafted the measure as a families, represented by Alliance It was chalk day at preschool. Each of His ways, so that kind of protest. He wanted to prod Defending Freedom (ADF) and the children were given a square outside we may walk in lawmakers into taking congres - the Thomas More Society, filed a where they could create whatever master - Jessica Hosman piece they chose. When I picked up my His paths’ (Isaiah sional action to override the suit against the U.S. Department son, many were eager to show off their 2:2-3). Obama administration’s recent of Education in federal court May work. Some drew family members, others What is the ultimate path to which we decision to remove the combat 4. The lawsuit claims the depart - drew houses, flowers, pets and cars. And should walk? I believe it’s the path of exclusion for women in the mili - ment is “continuing to trample then there was Christ that leads to tary. “It’s our families who we rep - students’ privacy and other consti - Zechariah who proudly life everlasting and resent who are affected by this, and tutional and statutory rights” in its led me to his square. I ascends to the heav - we should give them a say,” Hunter enforcement of Title IX, a law that examined it and, unsure ens. In a five-year said. prohibits gender discrimination in of what I was seeing, old’s mind, we get to “This should not be a unilateral federally funded schools. asked him to tell me that path by climbing decision made by the commander- In April 2014, the Department about his picture. the mountain and Women face the draft in-chief. This should be our deci - of Education’s Office of Civil Incredulous that I didn’t then jumping into a after lawmaker’s sion.” Rights (OCR) ruled Title IX pro - automatically know, he hot air balloon. While protest amendment tections cover discrimination on shared that he had I don’t find that in Families sue govern - the basis of gender identity as well drawn the Holy Spirit. scripture, is it not backfires as biological sex. Since then, I haven’t pondered metaphorically (WNS)--Before the end of May, ment for redefining schools around the country what the Holy Spirit looks like so I was a speaking what the Lord longs for us all? the House of Representatives likely Title IX have faced threats of hav - bit stunned as he went on to share the To soar on wings like eagles (Isaiah will take up the next National ing their federal funding simple contents of his drawing. To him, 40:31)? To be raised up with Christ, seat - Defense Authorization Act and (WNS)--Fifty-one fami - revoked if they don’t meet they were simple; to me, they carried a ed with Him in the heavenly realms with it a controversial proposal to lies from the Chicago sub - the demands of transgen - profound message of hope during the (Ephesians 2:6)? Maybe it seems impossi - require women to register for the urbs are saying “enough” to der students. tumultuous times in which we live. ble to get to that place when the waves are The first component was large ocean crashing and the mountain is larger than waves. When you pass through the life. But it’s truth and it’s God’s heart for waters, I will be with you; and when you us all. Which is why the fourth compo - CHINA nent of the drawing ties everything continued from page 1 pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you (Isaiah 43:2). Though we together so well… a rainbow, because can’t see Him, the Presence of God is with “God keeps His promises” (1 Corinthians the economy, and opened China to for - us always. Even in those moments when 1:9). eign countries. all we can see are the crashing waves and God promises to never leave us or for - Then in 1985, a clause was included in all we can feel are the fierce blows, still He sake us, to love us even when we feel the new constitution that promised free - is there and He won’t let us drown. unlovable, to be with us through the dom of belief to Chinese. But the “neu - Next was a tall mountain. “One which storms, trials and waves (Deuteronomy trality” of the party did not cover public we’ll climb,” my son confidently shared. 31:6, Jeremiah 31:3). He is for you and meetings. When I’m going through a battle, figura - not against you. So let Him help you keep In that light, a printing company was tively wrestling with the fierce ocean your head above the waves. Draw on His set up in Nanjing, financed by charity, waves and feeling worn by their weight, I strength to scale whatever mountain you cities across China. from the church. Christianity has and has become the largest Bible publish - sure don’t feel like climbing a high moun - face. Soar with Him and let His Spirit In 2014, a government campaign was brought positive changes to China, he er in the whole, according the Financial tain. But according to scripture, we can help you arise. Perhaps you can’t see Him, launched that demolished Protestant said. “Christianity has been overestimat - Times. and we will. The mountain of the Lord’s but I pray this day you’ll see through a churches in Whenzhou. Before the dem - ed as a way too severe threat,” Yang said. However, evangelistic campaigns in temple will be established as the highest child’s eyes just how real He is and how public are not permitted, and churches olition, the water, electricity, transporta - Others see China like the United States of the mountains… Many people will present He is in your life. are subject to supervision from govern - tion and even phone coverage were cut in the 1980s when materialism and a ment agencies. There have also been a off in the entire area by government offi - booming market economy brought pros - number of churches demolished and cials, according to Financial Times. perity and contributed to a sense of angst prominent crosses removed in many Yang thinks some in the Communist as people drifted from God. party overestimated the political threat So far, Christianity has brought a sense of belonging and hope to China. In a published Chinese report based on a sur - vey of religious affairs, 69 percent of the Christians started believing because they or a family member suffered illness, according China’s Academy of Social Science. Christianity – once thought of as a byproduct of colonial invasion and the “opiate of the masses” – is now gradually accepted by not only the uneducated and destitute ones but also by those who are more prosperous. According to Financial Times, a survey shows that half of the most affluent people in China publicly believe in religion, and 18% are followers of Jesus Christ. The expansion of Christianity in China is foreseeable and inevitable, Yang said. Even during the 10 years of the Cultural Revolution during which churches were forced underground, Christianity grew yearly by 15 percent, according to statistical estimates. “But immense influence is sure to be made — to China, and the whole world — no matter if people are prepared or not,” Yang said. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 3 • Percent of married couples After they decided on the criteria, MISERABLE CITIES • Percent of home owners RoadSnacks gathered the data for the 105 City Manager Jim Colson to speak at continued from page 1 • Percentage of residents with a college places in Kansas with over 2,000 people. degree They then ranked each place for each C5Alive Christian Chamber luncheon might not worry about money, are rela - • Poverty rate of the seven criteria with a score of one tively stress free, and have a stable home • Unemployment rates being the most miserable (Any ties were City Manager Jim Colson will be life. given to the larger place). the featured speaker at the C5-Alive They used the Census’s American An interesting anecdote about the Next, they averaged the seven rankings “POWER” Luncheon June 8, from Community Survey 2010-2014 report for rankings. It appears that the more mar - into a Miserable Index for each place. 11:30 am to 1 pm, at the Gary Clarke the criteria, flipped the list, and it spit out ried couples and more homeownership Education Center at the Topeka Zoo. On the flip side, here are the happiest the answers. a community has, the less miserable its Colson will comment on the status cities in KS, according to science: The organization threw a lot of criteria inhabitants seem to be. It could be that of the community, and his vision for at this one in order to get the best, most those are two of the most stable compo - Most Happy: Mission Hills the future. He is expected to elaborate complete results possible: nents of modern civilization and are 2nd Most Happy: McPherson on his previous comments about • Average commute times seen as the best environment for raising 3rd Most Happy: Leawood being in seminary, and his time as a minister before becoming an eco - • Cost of living a family. Where does your city rank? nomic development consultant. In previous talks, he has discussed the Christian principles he lives by, saying that spirituality is “the most are open to the public and everyone is important part” of his life. He has welcome to attend, organizers said. said that he considers his city man - RSVPs and inquiries can be sent to agement employment as a way to [email protected]. serve. The Capital City Christian “I’m not in this for me,” he said. Chamber of Commerce (C5) spon - The C5Alive luncheon is spon - sors luncheons on the second sored by Capital City Christian Thursday of every month, which are held at different locations around the city. Next month it will be held at the Ramada West, with Barry Feaker of Topeka Rescue Mission as the fea - tured speaker. C5 members may sponsor lunch - Chamber of Commerce (C5). eons and other events as a way to pro - The cost is $10 for C5 members mote their organizations. 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Gender is Not a Social Construct nated a “country of particular U.S. Department of Education concern.” “During the past year, publicly released a list of by John Potter | Military Chaplain as in recent years, the central Christian schools seeking Title and/or provincial governments IX exemptions over their views I read a story on parenting a few A laissez-faire approach to life can continued to forcibly remove years ago. It was eye opening to say the only get you so far without dramatic on transgenderism (gender crosses and bulldoze churches; least. consequences. I am personally grateful confusion). In December, the implement a discriminatory and A mom and a dad wanted to start a that my parents taught me that fire is Human Rights Campaign at times violent crackdown on family. They wanted to raise their child hot, some snakes are poisonous, and to (HRC) issued a report calling Uighur Muslims and Tibetan in a better way than they had experi - come in from the rain. That sounds for “greater transparency” for China denies viola - Buddhists and their rights; and enced. The parents wanted to raise ridiculous, but so is laissez-faire parent - religious schools seeking their child to have better choices free ing. Perhaps it is best to share the truth tions harass, imprison, or otherwise exemptions “under the guise of from social norms that they considered with those that we love. Living in the (WNS)--Chinese officials are detain Falun Gong practition - religious liberty.” On April 29, harmful in our world. This all sound - example of Jesus, wouldn’t that be a defending their human rights ers, human rights defenders, the Obama administration ed fine and dandy better way? record and lashing out at a U.S. and others,” USCIRF said of published the results of the until I read their Part of that commission that accused the China. request—placing the plan. truth is that we country’s communist govern - Christian colleges tar - spotlight on each col - You see, they are made in the ment of continuing to commit lege and university believe that society image of God. “severe religious freedom viola - geted for gender seeking to hold imposes certain Psalm 139:14 tions.” The latest annual report views true to a bibli - gender norms on declares, “I praise from the United States (WNS)--Amid pressure cal worldview people. And these you because I am Commission on International from the nation’s largest on gender and norms make us fearfully and Religious Freedom (USCIRF) LGBT advocacy group, the sexuality. who we are. Biology has nothing to do wonderfully made . . . .” Each life is a called for China to be re-desig - with it. Boys are wrapped in blue blan - wonderful masterpiece made by our kets and girls are wrapped in pink blan - Creator, the Living God. God does not kets at the hospital. We are all hapless make garbage. While people may ROYALS to use baseball as a platform to serve, victims of circumstance and society question who they are or why they are to continue to use our gifts and to try continued from page 1 after that. Boys play with toy guns and here, they always bear the fingerprint of to do our best to glorify God in every - girls play with dolls. This forms us. the Master. thing we do. I realize the my impor - Moore takes that message to heart, tance of my walk with Jesus, and I'm Boys take wood shop in school while God made us male and female. enjoying the team's success without girls take home economics. This deter - Pointing to Genesis 1:27 is not bigotry, reminded every year how hard it is to losing sight of what ultimately matters be a peacemaker, how challenging it is mines who you are. All of these social but science. Our DNA is unique from in life. to be a man of prayer, how difficult it constructs are then forced down on the our parents. Gender is determined "The fact that we won the World Series is to be a father and a husband, individual child and that is what makes immediately upon fertilization or is great," Moore said. "The fact that the because I get caught up in the day-to- us a guy or a gal. We become products when life begins. The 23rd pair of chro - attendance numbers at Kauffman day grind and the unrealistic expecta - of our environment and mirror the mosomes will establish the sex of a Stadium have exploded to an all-time tions I put on myself to be perfect." social norms around us. baby. Biology, not feelings or child - record, that's wonderful. Our TV rat - Baseball was designed to teach humili - The couple has a child and launch hood toys, determines our gender. ings are the best in all of baseball, in all ty. Even the best hitters fail two-thirds out on their parenting plan. From this We are all called to honor God markets. That's spectacular. We have of the time, and championship teams point on, the story reads more like a with our body. This means living in World Series rings, we have trophies lose at least one-third of their games. strange sociology experiment. They purity. This is accomplished by and the world applauds what we have "I am reminded through this game give their child a gender neutral name. upholding fidelity in marriage and accomplished. how much I need Jesus of Nazareth," going. I felt the prayers of the commu - They dress their child in neutral upholding chastity outside of mar - "But what I'm most proud of as gener - Moore said. "We serve an awesome nity, and I needed them. I continue to clothes, so that it could decide if it riage. We need to be aware of poten - al manager of the Royals is this great God; a big God who I know kept me need them." wanted to be a boy or girl. They give tial temptations and be transparent game, this game that naturally was put their child a neutral haircut or hair with those who hold us accountable. inside me, my DNA, the passion to do style, so that it can have the freedom to This is also where parents need to this the right way. We have seen fami - choose its own gender. You see the par - speak truth to their children. A lais - lies united, the joy that it has brought ents are just waiting for the child to tell sez-faire parenting plan in this arena people, the letters and emails that we the parents how it wants to be raised, is reckless and harmful. Teach your have received from families that were known, and identified. Will the child kids what is right, don’t ignore the broken, families that were suffering from hurt and heartache, the genera - play with boys or girls on the play - truth. Scripture calls us to “present tion gap is bridged, the function has ground at school? They will stay out of your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy begun to be put together because of the way until the individual child and acceptable to God” and to be the success of our team. And that’s makes a decision. “transformed by the renewing of special." This libertine parenting method your minds” Romans 12:1-2. Heaven Moore reflects on how he and the struck me as very odd. Why would help us all to live by this standard. organization have grown since he took these parents purposefully keep truth As the bathroom wars of 2016 go on, over a floundering franchise a decade from their own child? If there is no let us remember to speak the truth to ago. truth from mom and dad, what kind of those we love. Let us also remember "What is special to me as general man - life will this kid endure? What other that parenting is a ministry of the heart ager is our entire leadership group," he choices are they leaving up to their that deserves our very best and sharing said. "We began here at an important child? Why wouldn’t they try to help, what we know is never the wrong time, when our families were very protect, and actually raise their kid? answer. young. Our marriages were still very young. It was a high-energy time, per - sonally and professionally. And after 10 years, this group, these families, their COUNSELING marriages are still strong, their kids are doing well. We have had challenges but YOU CAN TRUST have persevered because of prayer, Areas of expertise: because of having things in perspec - • Marriage & Relationships tive, because of understanding our No. 1 team is at home." • Depression • Addictions Baseball can be as much of a mission • Anxiety • Grief-Loss field and opportunity to share the • Adoption • Foster Care good news as the pulpit. "My heroes in this world have always been coaches, teachers, pastors and missionaries," Moore said. "There's no doubt that we have and will continue Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 5 deeper things in life and where you Don't tithe with credit both stand. As you start talking about more serious subjects, you’ll begin to cards learn if there’s enough of a basis for a real relationship. Dear Dave, But the first date is just sort of an What is your opinion of churches introduction, right? You’re both seeing encouraging members to do e-giving if there’s any initial, mutual compati - with credit cards and debit cards? Hold on for now DAVE Melissa Dear Dave, At this point, I’d strongly recom - RAMSEY bility. Asking someone how much My husband was laid off a month mend selling the boat over selling the they make, or where they are on their Financial author, debt snowball in this scenario is offi - Dear Melissa, ago from a job making $80,000 a year. house. Boats are a lot easier to replace radio host, television I’m against debt, so I’m not partic - We have no debt except our house than nice homes, and the process isn’t cially weird—even by my standards. personality, and In other words, use manners and tact. ularly fond of churches asking people payment. We owe about $82,000 on it, nearly as traumatic on the family. You motivational speaker to use a debt vehicle to pay their but it’s valued at approximately can also dip into your emergency fund They may be old fashioned words these days, but in most cases they tithes. I realize that few businesses and $300,000. We’ve also got an emer - a little bit, but for the next little while organizations distinguish between gency fund of $30,000, and I work you need to make sure you’re living on work well. dave says —Dave debit cards and credit cards when part-time making about $2,000 a a really tight, bare bones budget. I’d accepting payment. However, this month while he collects unemploy - love to see you not have to touch the Refund or better plan- practice bothers me a lot when it ment and looks for another job. Do emergency fund, because he’s gone out More of a long-term comes to churches. The Bible men - you think we should sell our home? and found at least a part-time position ning? spending thing tions debt several times in Scripture, We’ve also got a boat that’s worth while he’s searching for something in and every time it does, it’s always in a about $18,000 we could sell. his field. I know that’s tough to do once Dear Dave, Dear Dave, negative light. It’s not a salvation issue Sheila you’ve gotten used to making $80,000, Do you recommend having people or anything like that, but the Bible but there are jobs out there that will keep their W2 numbers as close to I’ve started my four-year-old on an allowance structure and a chore chart. basically says debt is a foolish thing. Dear Sheila, help you guys get through this. their tax return numbers as possible, Now, I think e-giving in itself is The first thing I want you to do is As long as he’s being diligent in even if they might have to pay at the I also have a mini-envelope system with spending and saving set up, but fine. But if I were the pastor or on the take a step back and breathe. Yes, you seeking a new job, and you’re budget - end of the year or have more taken leadership board, and we had an e- guys just hit a big bump in the road. ing and watching what you spend out? Every year I get a big tax return. I’m having trouble helping him dis - tinguish between the two. How can I giving process, I would strongly But the good news is you’re in pretty together, I think for now you should But after listening to you I began to encourage people to use debit cards good shape financially to handle keep the house. God bless you both! think that if I did a better job of plan - solve this? Monica and not credit cards. There’s nothing things for a while. —Dave ning I would have more money wrong with a draft or an ACH kind of throughout the year. Dear Monica thing. A lot of people do that and like Charlie , At that age, any type of saving is the ability to give online. But I don’t want a giving situation Dear Charlie, going to be more of a glorified, long- term spending plan. The point is to to your church turn into debt to you. I like your thinking, and you’re And it does just that when it’s a credit absolutely right. That’s exactly what I teach them to delay gratification when you’re first starting out. And card! recommend people do when it comes — Dave to their income taxes. Of course, you when you’re only four, two weeks is don’t want to have to pay out a big long term. Don't insure cell phones chunk of cash. But a little number The contents of the spending enve - lope should be kind of spontaneous. crunching and planning ahead of Dear Dave, time can help you avoid those kinds Let him take it on trips to the store, and if he wants a pack of gum or I just bought a new smartphone. Do of situations. you think it would be wise or foolish You really don’t want a big refund, whatever, he can get it. The saving envelope, though, stays at home. to get insurance on it? and here’s why. If you get a fat tax Lisa refund every year, all it means is Then, as he grows and his mind and reasoning develops a little more, you you’ve loaned money to the govern - Dear Lisa, can really start teaching him about ment interest-free for the entire year. No, I don’t insure inexpensive long-term goals and how to get Then, at the end of the year they gave things like smartphones. And if a there—including giving. it back to you. Some people seem to smartphone is an expensive item to Don’t try to force a four-year-old think Santa Claus has shown up when you, then you probably shouldn’t have to think five or 10 years into the this happens, and that’s completely that phone. I mean, there’s nothing future. We’re just trying to teach les - wrong. You’ve had too much taken wrong with having a cell phone if you sons here, and it doesn’t have to be out of your check every payday dur - can afford it. But if you tear up a done perfectly. Just be intentional, and ing the previous year, and then you phone or it breaks down and you try to find teachable moments as you got it back. can’t afford to replace it out of your go along! Try to adjust your W2 so that you own pocket, then you’ve got too —Dave are hitting within $100 or so at the much phone! end of the year. Then you’ll have more of your own money in your own pocket throughout the entire year! —Dave Dating and the budget

Dear Dave, I’ve been following your plan, and I’ve finally gotten out of debt and feel I have control of my finances. I’m also single, and I was wondering if you have any tips for how to gracefully mention financial topics and budget - ing when you’re on a date. Paula

Dear Paula, Well, I don’t recommend bringing it up on a first date. If I’m a guy on the initial date with a girl and the first thing out of her mouth is about finances and handling money, that’s going to be pretty strange. facebook.com/ Now, if the first date turns into ind us on metro voice news another and another and another, acebook then you might start talking about the 6 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Got an Opinion? Share it with the Metro Voice! go to facebook/MetroVoiceNews, or email [email protected] NEW BATHROOM POLICY AN OVERREACH OF REASON…AND TITLE IX Department, clearly contradict the law. Yet, the administration has been trying to JULIE ROYS re-interpret this law to say something it Speaker, freelance jour - clearly does not for the past two years. nalist and host of radio In April of 2014, the Department of program Up For Debate. Education issued a document claiming She also blogs that Title IX's sex discrimination prohibi - MANAGING EDITOR at www.julieroys.com. tion "extends to claims of discrimination based on gender identity or failure to con - Lee form to stereotypical notions of mas - Hartman my opinion culinity or femininity." It then threatened [email protected] schools with loss of federal funds if they Why no school can did not conform to the administration's ASSISTANT EDITORS creative interpretation of the law. be forced to follow However, when these directives have Nick Hartman, Dwight Widaman been challenged in court, the Obama the transgender administration has lost virtually every ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS time. According to Sharp, there have been court. One such case is the lawsuit the government," Sharp said. "You can't have bathroom edict six cases in both state and federal courts, ADF recently filed against the an administration going around and Lee Hartman which have looked at whether Title IX Department of Education and a subur - completely rewriting the laws on a whim No school has to allow transgender extends to gender identity. All but one ban Chicago public high school on the without going through Congress or prop - 640-6399; [email protected] students in the bathrooms of the opposite held that it does not. behalf of 160 suburban-Chicago parents er channels." sex, regardless of what the federal govern - The one exception involved a transgen - 215-9503 and students. The lawsuit challenges the Eventually, Sharp anticipates that the Mike Siebert ment says. That's according to Matt der teen who sued the Gloucester County decision by the Department of Education issue will reach the Supreme Court of the [email protected] Sharp, legal counsel with the Alliance School Board in northeast Virginia for and Palatine-based Township High United States (SCOTUS). And, given the Defending Freedom (ADF). denying her access to the boys' bathroom. School District 211 to allow a transgender court’s ruling on several recent cases, he Lindsay Weissbeck 213-2965 Sharp said President Obama's sweep - A federal appeals court ruled thinks the court will strike ing directive telling schools they must that the Obama administra - “There have been six cases in both down the Obama admin - NEWS & FEATURES allow transgender students to use the tion should be shown defer - state and federal courts, which istration's mandates con - Jessica Hosman, Scott Perkins, Fred bathrooms of their choice "violates the ence on its interpretation of cerning transgender stu - Hollomon, Carolyn Cogswell, Cristina clear meaning of Title IX. It also violates Title IX. However, the court have looked at whether Title IX dents in school bath - Fischer, John Potter, Jenny Odermatt, Congressional authority, and state did not order the school dis - rooms. In all three of the Talitha Martin, Rob Mooney, Katherine authority on this issue. And it violates stu - trict to allow the female stu - extends to gender identity. All but Obamacare cases, SCO - Runquist, Phil Boatwright, Marie Asner, dents' rights to privacy." dent to use the male restroom, one held that it does not.” TUS maintained that the Kharissa Forte, Alan Goforth, Leilani Though the president is threatening to but instead, sent the case back administration may not Haywood, Dwight Widaman, Lee Hartman withhold federal funding from any school to the lower court to decide. student into the girls' locker room. The override existing laws by presidential fiat that does not comply with his directive, So, the issue is far from settled, Sharp LAYOUT & DESIGN group contends that the decision "tram - or creative interpretation, which is pre - Sharp said the administration must win says. And, there's no certainty that ple(d) students' privacy" rights and creat - cisely what it is trying to do with its trans - Joe Boothe, Lee Hartman, Dwight Widaman its case in court before it can pull funding. Obama's decree will withstand the legal ed an "intimidating environment." It also gender directives. However, to date, the administration has challenges it is sure to prompt. claims that the Department of So, rather than capitulating to an Metro Voice is published monthly and serves lost every court case challenging its trans - "I think there's still a lot left to be deter - the communities of Topeka, Lawrence, Education's inclusion of gender identity overzealous presidential administration, Manhattan and other communities in NE gender directives, except one. mined on this issue," Sharp said. "And, if under Title IX is unlawful. Sharp encourages states, schools and citi - Kansas. 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Although my mother was there As a young boy, I felt loved and pro - and gave me all the affection and love tected by God. He was always a part of I could want, something was missing. my upbringing as my mother took me CONTACT INFO Rather, someone was missing. It was to church and taught me right from Offices: 2611 SW 17th St. not apparent to “I became a father wrong. I believed Correspondence & Payments: me right away, God created me, P.O. Box 5724, Topeka, KS 66605 because I had myself and He gave and I felt his pres - Phone/Fax:. 785-235-3340 many people in me the tremendous ence in my life tak - [email protected] my daily life who ing care of me. MetroVoiceNews.com fulfilled my basic opportunity to train Even with this facebook.com/metrovoicenews In Panama, my needs. As I grew, my own son in the knowledge of God, mother Violeta B. however, I realized I still struggled Felton with wife Walker visits with that I did not have way that he should inside with this Tamara and son a friend while a dad around. go with Christ” haunting question: Seth holding me. Eventually, my Who am I? I spent Sunday afternoon at a kid’s service at Ransaw gave me confidence that I mother explained that my father a lot of time trying to figure out the Berean Baptist Church in North could serve the Lord and become served in the military and was sta - answer. Carolina. The interesting thing is that whoever I wanted to be. My mother tioned in Panama, where I was born. I My relationship with God blos - my family attended another church read the Bible with us at home, but it was the son of a young woman who somed at age 8. This is when I decided regularly, and I had one of the best was Mrs. Ransaw who helped me entered into a romance with an to accept Christ into my heart one Sunday school teachers ever. Mrs. n Please see FATHER next page Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 7 Teachers Get RAISES, Schools Flourishing After Scott Walker Kicks Out Unions Graham Inspires Thousands; By Robert Gehl | thefederalistpapers.org should be offered to students, size of If they care more about students than classrooms, length of the school day, etc.,” teachers’ unions, every school district in the report said. “Union collective bargain - says “No hope for either party” the country needs to pay attention to this: ing agreements also ensured that those Evangelist spoke to Sunny skies greeted Graham When Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker teachers with seniority were protected, large crowds at Capitol at the Kansas capitol. gave the boot to teachers’ unions, liberals both with job stability and teaching predicted a disaster of apocalyptic pro - assignments. And then Act 10 happened. Superintendents could now manage their Thursday, April 28, 2016, was an his - portions: Teachers quitting, slack-jawed, toric moment for the Church in uneducated students meandering down schools – free of union restrictions.” Kansas. An estimated 4,300 Christian vacant downtowns that closed shop. Free from collective bargaining, school believers gathered at the south steps of It turns out, though, that Walker’s “Act boards are now able to implement much- 10” may have been the best thing to hap - needed changes. the capitol at noon to hear and pray pen to schools and teachers in decades. “In 2011, Oconomowoc School with Franklin Graham, son of That’s because not only is teacher pay District faced a budget shortfall of almost renowned evangelist Billy Graham. It up for the best students, but without bur - $500,000,” the report said. “In order to was the nineteenth stop of Rev. densome union rules, school administra - bridge this gap, the district reduced staff Graham’s 50-state Decision America tors are empowered to make real changes by cutting 15 teaching positions by quali - Tour 2016. The theme of the tour has they need regarding classroom manage - fication – and not seniority. been “Pray. Vote. Engage.” ment, EAGNews is reporting. “In order to make up for the lost staff, Graham proclaimed, “Our nation is That means firing bad teachers and the district offered the remaining teachers in trouble,” and said the involvement rewarding good teachers – precisely what a $14,000 stipend to teach a fourth class. every school across this country should Such a drastic change would have been “We are more be doing. impossible before Act 10.” concerned about In a report done by the Wisconsin Teachers too, are finding an environ - political correctness Institute for Law and Liberty, they detail ment where they are given the freedom to some of the real successes of “Act 10.” respond to concerns and change their than about God's truth One example is the Oak Creek- teaching style. and righteousness.” Franklin School District, where building “Previously, I did not feel that my indi - – Franklin Graham principals evaluate teachers on “instruc - vidual concerns and needs were impor - tional effectiveness, professionalism, and tant to the union,” Michelle Uetz, a of Christians in politics, at the voting leadership. This has the effect of increas - teacher in the Prescott district, was quot - booth, and in prayer is the only hope ing the pay for the highest performing ed as saying in the report. “Now that the we have for America. Graham’s teachers from $78,059 to $88,304,” the path is open for teachers to directly con - preaching was enthusiastically received report said. tact administrators, and vice versa, there When dealing with unions, the collec - has been a dramatic increase in teacher with cheers and applause at many tive bargaining agreements contained input at my school. points during the one-hour gathering. rules so onerous and odious, it made it “It is important to teachers that we feel Families with children, businessmen difficult to effectively operate a school. heard, and since Act 10, my district more and women, government officials, the “Before 2011, the rigid collective bar - frequently asks for input regarding elderly—the whole multicultural body of Christ from numerous denomina - gaining agreements made it incredibly changes we would like to see in our con - Sisters Ruth Williams, Ann DeWitt and Arrie Williams joined the Topeka hard for superintendents to run their tracts. It’s a more collaborative environ - tions was represented. Some drove for crowd in praying fervently for America. schools how they wanted to, i.e. what ment without union politics involved in hours to get there. teachers to hire or fire, what courses each detail.” Graham led the crowd in praying for cal principles, saying when neither is for two volunteers to stand on each forgiveness for national sins, personal godly, to “hold your nose,” and vote for side of the platform. One of these was relationships that I have built with sins, and the sins of their fathers. He the lesser of two evils. Sharon Herrmann, a member of FATHER other likeminded believers. When I used Nehemiah’s prayer found in the After challenging the thousands Wanamaker Woods Church of the continued from page 6 began attending Lee’s Summit first chapter of the book of Nehemiah gathered to pray for America, he asked Nazarene. She said from her unique understand it. God was my Father, and Community Church, I found a home as inspiration. He also shared a gospel them to agree to a pledge to honor perspective looking over the crowd, “. . He never let me down. Even when I and got connected. Immediately, God message and invited listeners to God at home, in public, and with their .as Mr. Graham prayed for Kansas. . .as struggled to follow him wholehearted - used Pastor Doug Brown and others to respond by sending a text to his min - vote. The pledge also included a com - well as America, it changed the counte - ly during my teen years, the Lord did demonstrate that men are called to play istry by phone. mitment to pray for America, to vote, nance of people’s spirit. Eyes were not forsake me. many roles, and none more important Graham said bringing God back and to engage in their community. brighter, laughter, hugging of neigh - However, even though I had faith in than being a godly husband and father. into politics is an absolute necessity. bors, handshakes of the crowd. People God and had made a decision to follow As I became more involved in the "We are more concerned about Many inspiring testimonies have walked away discussing how to Christ, I still felt a void in my life. Inner church, I heard about TGIW (Teaching political correctness than about God's come out of the Decision America encourage and share the challenge they sadness, struggles with anger and poor God’s Infinite Wisdom) which is a mid- truth and righteousness," he contin - Tour stop in Kansas. had heard with others.” judgment would arise, even though I week Bible study to help men grow in ued. "America is being stripped of Linda Wescott, a rally volunteer said, Gabriel Alvarado, who pastors was a Christian. I was perplexed. I their relationship with Christ. Through its biblical heritage and God-inspired “During the rally, I felt so much joy fill Lawrence Life Fellowship in Lawrence, thought the pain of not having a father this ministry, I met men just like me foundations. me, and I have not lost any of it.” Ks., said he and another pastor would around was gone. Those feelings would who were in the middle of their own Graham said secularism and com - Barb Altman was helping to coordi - be “ramping up with evangelistic come to the surface subtly, and the only struggles. Not only did they help me, munism "are one and the same." nate volunteers that day. She said, “. . .I efforts in the near future.” He hopes way that I knew to handle them was to but I was able to minister to their needs. "Secularism is godless. Secularism is have had an irrepressible urge to let they can be “a model for other church - get alone with my thoughts. Another ministry that impacted me taking over our country. Every level of others in on the wonderful gift that I es in Lawrence to partner together in God used my mother to tell me it greatly is called “Champion Warriors” government is secular. It has crept in now have. I saw that same desire in the corporate evangelism.” would all work out, but I was learning which was created by Brian “The and taken root," he said. Decision America volunteers. The this was going to be a struggle through - Bold” Orr. One of the most impactful "The people who do this call them - Body of Christ came alive in the shared More information about the out my life. God began to reveal His parts of Champion Warriors is a selves 'progressives.' Look at what they desire for a revival in Kansas and Decision America Tour and upcoming plan and purpose for my life; He want - father/son weekend where the fathers stand for and believe. They want to across the nation!” states is available at ed me a father figure to anyone He can pour their life into their sons, and make us a godless country and a god - Another rally attendee said, “God is DecisionAmericaTour.com. David would place in my path. Eventually He help bring healing to anyone experi - less society," he continued. "If we take calling us to pray and fast and believe Epps is the Kansas Field Representative led me to become a teacher and men - encing a father wound. This time of God out, He will leave. He blessed us Him for transformation. Now is the for the Billy Graham Evangelistic tor to young boys. Additionally, I affirmation, studying God’s word, more than any nation on earth, but his time to believe that God will do what Association and has information on became a father myself, and He gave physical activity and study materials hand is being removed and the only He has promised.” other ministries that are planned as a me the tremendous opportunity to help young Christians grow into war - thing we can do is pray…and go vote." The weather was pleasant, but with a follow-up to the tour. He may be con - train my own son in the way that he riors. God has put men in my life for stiff wind threatening to blow over the tacted at 785-221-2788 or depps@bil - should go with Christ. I am learning accountability, friendship and encour - Flanked on each side of the capitol backdrop and flags, it was necessary lygraham.org. that blessing come through the journey agement. I’ve reached a point in my steps were dozens of Kansas legislators, as we learn to rely on Him and his life now where I could meet my bio - though Graham said he was not there facebook.com/ unconditional love. logical father and be just fine. God can to campaign for any candidate except The biggest growth in my spiritual heal all wounds, and I continue learn - for God. He encouraged the crowd to ind us on metro voice news life as a man has come through the ing as I go. vote for the best candidate using bibli - acebook 8 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

Why Is Summer Camp So Good For Kids? by Kevin East 5. They just might be trans- share with my kids who Jesus is. formed. Camp is one of the tools I plan to Summer camp is almost as This is the main reason why I use. American as apple pie and base - would want my child to go to What do you think? Is summer ball. Movies have tried to docu - camp. I believe God speaks to us camp great for kids? Why or why ment the uniqueness of this through: His creation, His Word, not? experience. Unfortunately, I've and His people. When a child yet to see one that came close to gets away from home, is sur - For more blog posts like this pinpointing why a healthy week rounded by God's creation, and on leading, following, parenting, at summer camp is so good for a is taught the Truth of scripture, fostering, and family, visit child. they could be transformed. I tell Kevin's blog at www.following - When I simply take the words the staff of our youngest kids tolead.com. "summer" and "camp" and use camp quite regularly to take care them in the same sentence, my of our future summer staff. Kevin East is Executive mind quickly jumps to mosqui - As a parent, I want to fill my Director of Ministries, Pine Cove tos, tents, canoes, smores, and bag full of "tools" to help me Christian Camps Kumbaya. Sadly, I think most picture the same thing, which falls way short of what a week of summer camp could be. I realize for many with small kids, the idea of allowing your child to camp can be scary. Over awe at the sound of crickets at foot high ropes platform, the years, though, I have seen far night. Within the first two days jumped on a "blob" in a pool, or too many success stories. A child at camp, you can begin to see the been on the back of horse? Most who was scared, fearful or just walls of protection come crash - would say no. These experiences simply didn't want to be at camp, ing down. -- done safely -- are priceless. often turns into the camper who And when a child conquers a new loves it the most. There's a rea - 2. It's a great place to be adventure at camp, they quickly son for this. known. store it away as a reminder of If I had to narrow it down to Most wouldn't admit it, but we their courage. my top 5 reasons camp is so great all want to be known. When you for kids, here is what they would sleep in the same cabin with 7 or 4. It's a great way to gain con- be: 8 other campers over a period of fidence. 6 days, great friendships can be Even high school students can 1. It's an opportunity to dis- formed. These friendships can be scared at the idea of going to connect. become such a support through - camp. I've talked with seniors in Our culture is loud. I don't out the year as life unfolds. high school that were homesick. mean loud as in volume level. The relationship with the However, when they get through Our culture is loud in that there counselor should be the best one. it and realize they did it, it is is all sorts of ambient noise I continually hear great stories of great to see what it does to their going on all the time. Between campers opening up to their countenance. When a child does school, sports, homework, cell counselors and sharing their an activity they never thought phones, video games, Facebook - souls with them. When they do, they would do, they walk taller, - to name a few -- kids today can there is such a sense of relief. as if they've found their new be spread so thin they are ready They can be known, and loved armor. to break. for who they are. Being away from their parents, When they come to camp, they making new friends, trying new turn in their cell phones, unplug 3. It's a new adventure to be activities -- these all help in the their music, and begin to breathe experienced. child gain confidence as they deeply again. It is very fun to see Have you ever: played lazer tag grow up. kids surprised by a sunset, or in in the woods, jumped off a 25 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 9 vbs & summer camps

Dare to Dream - Super Kids Super Kamp May 31 - June 3, 8:30 am - 3 pm Enjoy sports, our trails, and art as we combine them all to have one special week of games and activities, and teach on the life of Joseph! 1st through 6th grade for the 2016-17 school year Fellowship Bible Church, 10th & Urish. 478-0002 Cave Quest VBS Cornerstone Community Church, 7620 SW 21st St. June 6-10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Register on line at www.cornerstonetopeka.com or call 478-2929. G-Force - Vacation Bible School - God's Love in Action. June 6th - 10th, 6 - 8:30 pm. Children ages 5-12. A light snack will be served. No charge. High-energy Why VBS matters our teacher’s lounge (where teachers enjoy music, interactive Bible fun, super science, cool crafts, delicious food, active “snacks” at the same time as their kids, but games, & more. Call 785-266-6555 or come to the "Big Splash" event on June by Kenneth Conely in a separate location). 4th, 2-4pm. Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 SE Michigan Ave Worship, Arts and Music - or WAM - Camp. 8:30am to noon June 6 to June 10. The minds of our kids are so easily dis - New Leaders Discovered Susanna Wesley Methodist Church, 7433 S.W. 29th, tracted by social media, games and Netflix Adults and youth who have never held For children entering kindergarten through 7th grade. Workshops on bell & vocal these days. Is there any value in something a leadership role will volunteer for VBS music, drama & video production, as well as games, crafts & snacks. $35. seemingly as old-fashioned as vacation because it is a short-term commitment, Discounts for families with three or more children. (785) 478-3697 or bible school? When you plan for months and it allows them to work with children www.swumc.org/wam-worship-arts-music-camp.html. and then pour your heart and soul into a on a trial basis. Many excellent Sunday week’s worth of VBS, you’ve might some - School teachers and leaders of other chil - “Courageous Faith” vacation Bible school, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 13, to times ask yourself, “Is it worth the effort?” dren’s ministries have been discovered Friday, June 17. For children who have finished kindergarten to those who have At last year’s VBS at my church, I was through VBS. finished sixth grade. West Side Baptist Church, 1008 S.W. 4th assigned to work with 5-year-olds, so I Kanakuk KampOut! Summer Day Kamp - June 13-17, 8:45 a.m. until 4 p.m. started out on Monday morning with New Prospects Discovered For K-6th grade: Zipline, climbing wall, inflatables and crazy skits! nine well-behaved students. But because VBS provides an outlet for meeting Other Kamps available for older youth there was an abundance of 4-year-olds, new children and families in your com - Topeka Bible Church, 1135 SW College Ave. 417-266-3000 my class was quickly adjusted. For info or to Register: kanakuk.com/camp-finder. Five of my 5-year-olds were “promoted” to the kindergarten Vacation Bible School June 13-17 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Join us as we room, leaving me four of my orig - learn life lessons from Noah. All Divers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade inal students, but then I received 10 are invited to attend. Register at https://answersvbs.com/vbs/BETHELBAPTIST - more 4-year-olds. TOPEKA2016/ or call Bethel Baptist at 286.0467. 4011 N Kansas Ave As the week went on, we picked Free Sports Camp Saturday June 18, 9:30 am - 5 pm (half-day options available) up two more students. Three of the Ages 3 years - 6th grade • lunch is provided younger boys were pretty ram - East Side Baptist Church, 4425 SE 29th St. bunctious, and they required con - Valerie Kampfer: 785-379-9933 • esbcks.org stant attention. With only one other teacher Submerged Vacation Bible School . Mon, Jun 20 - 24, 6pm - 8pm. For all ages, (and an additional one, at times), youth and adults alike. In addition, we will serve dinner each night. To register, this did not make for the perfect call 785-232-5754 between the hours of 9am - 1pm, M-F. This is a free event! teaching situation. However, we El Shaddai Ministries Community Church, 924 SE Sherman Ave did have fun, and the kids learned Egypt Family Experience VBS – June 20 thru June 25, 6:30-8 pm a lot about the Bible and how Jesus Dinner available at 5:30 pm; Free family event. Families step back in time at takes care of us in all that we do. Egypt, exploring the life of Joseph. Kids and adults participate in a memorable But there were still times that I asked munity, whether they be unchurched, Bible-times marketplace. 785-273-2248 - Pre-register at wwnaz.org myself, “Why am I here?” looking for a new church home, or already Wanamaker Woods Nazarene Church, 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd church members elsewhere. Every year, it The Reason for VBS seems that new families are added to our Cave Quest VBS VBS is the biggest and best evangelistic church at the conclusion of VBS. June 20 - June 24, 5:15 pm - 8:00 pm; Meal served at 5:15 pm outreach event in the life of most church - However, follow-up is essential to keep Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage 272-4214 es. Good curriculum is designed so that these “jewels” from slipping through your Kids Camp June 20 - 23 at Central Christian College, McPherson each day’s activities will help girls and boys fingers. Kids entering 4th - 6th grade in Fall 2016 • Cost $140 learn more about God and Jesus. Through People need to know they are needed Grace Point Church , 5400 SW Huntoon Bible stories, VBS encourages children to and feel welcome when they return to (785) 273-4200 or [email protected] understand the Bible and apply those your church for other functions. Bible truths to their lives, making God’s “Jesus Camp” Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:15pm, June 20 to June 23. Word both real and meaningful. But VBS The Ultimate VBS Benefit Lowman United Methodist Church, S.W. 15th and Gage also provides many unexpected benefits. Last year, surveys revealed that over Kids will pick an activity to learn about Jesus: arts & fun, soccer, dance & cheer, four million children and adult workers and basketball. Pre-kindergarteners to eighth-graders. Call (785) 272-8921 Unexpected Benefits participated in VBS across the nation. Barnyard Roundup Vacation Bible School July 18-22, 6 to 8:30 p.m. During VBS, lots of workers are need - Hundreds of thousands of children pro - A light meal will be served. For ages 3 through 5th grade--Join us for fun Bible ed, probably more than any other single fessed faith in Christ. So you see, VBS is stories, games, songs and crafts! event at church. Through this one event, not only “worth it,” it is essential to the life Grantville United Methodist Church, 3724 South Street, Grantville, 785-246-3621 teachers and students get to see the church of a functioning, growing church and www.facebook.com/Grantville-United-Methodist-Church-762787747175075/ functioning as the body of Christ that it community. I came to know and serve was meant to be. All participants have a Jesus Christ as my personal Savior as a 12- Barnyard Roundup VBS; Jesus Gathers Us Together different job; all do their job; and in work - year-old at VBS, so it is extremely impor - June 20th - 24th (Monday - Friday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ing together, the lives of children are tant to me. 4 years old through those entering 4th Grade changed. My prayer is that as long as there are Registration Deadline - June 1st; $30 Registration Fee children and summer vacations, there will Most Pure Heart of Mary, 3601 SW 17th St.272-5590; mphm.com Men Volunteer be VBS and the freedom to attend. Summer Vacation Bible School - July 29-31 At our church, men who are retired or And I thank God for allowing me to do Fun activities for kids on Friday evening and Saturday morning, with a VBS cele - work alternate shifts are eager to volunteer. the kind of work I do and partner with bration service Sunday morning. The news and information This has proven to be a positive thing, Him to change the lives of children now Rolling Hills Christian Church, 4530 NW Hiawatha Place especially for our school-aged boys, many and forever. (US Hwy 75 & NW 46th St.) Phone: 785-286-0601 you want...on-line. of whom do not have positive male role “Let the little children come to Me, and models. Whether teaching, leading crafts, don’t stop them, because the kingdom of or overseeing recreation, men seem to God belongs to such as these. I assure you: Topeka Zoo has various summer camps. Call 368-9137 metrovoicenews.com & make an impact on the lives of kids at Whoever does not welcome the kingdom YMCA offers several varieties of summer camps. Call 435-8645 VBS. of God like a little child will never enter it.” Facebook.com/metrovoicenews This year, men even organized and ran (Luke 18:16) 10 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

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And watch for these Antiques and Collectibles SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – and July 3, 10am-5pm, 9th & Kansas downtown events coming up: neer and spa treatments. Come in for Jun. 11, 5:30pm, Downtown Topeka. Avenue. A massive water slide event. For classic haircuts or cutting edge hairstyles. For new and used antiques and col - info: carnivalguy.com lectibles, check out the Downtown NOONTIME BROWN BAG CONCERT - Every TAP GALA 2016 – Jun. 11, 6 - 10pm, Take a perm to curl your locks or a Wednesdayt, Westar Pocket Park, 818 S Ramada Downtown, 420 SE 6th – This KANSAS BAND CONCERT - Jul. 2, 7- Braxilian blowout to smooth unruly Antiques and Collectibles Mall over at 11:55pm. Downtown Topeka. Free event. 500 SW Harrison. Kansas, 11am - 1pm. year’s theme is superheroes, to commemo - frizz. rate the brave and extraordinary individuals TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – They have lots of treasures to peruse, Day Spa services include pedicures, that Topeka Aids Project serve on a daily Every Fri., noon, Top of the Tower. Serving manicures, facials, body wraps and mas - and you are sure to find something basis. Enjoy dinner and cocktails, bid on the youth of Topeka. Anyone welcome. For sage. They accomodate individuals and you’ve been looking for. exciting live and silent auction items. info: 272-1099 or [email protected]. ‘girls day’ outings. Massages may also JEREMIAH JOHNSON BAND – Jun. 24, doors Pancakes and more HOLLEY MILITARY MUSEUM – Downtown accomodate couples. Gift certificates are open 6:30pm; show 8pm, Uncle Bo’s, 420 Ramada Inn. Featuring 5 galleries, named available. Avenue Hair Styling & Day Spa Hanover’s Pancake House at 1034 S. SE 6th – Bringing some of St. Louis’ finest after world leaders. Featuring World War II is located at 630 S. Kansas Avenue. blues/southern rock, Johnson has five artifacts, Air Force One exhibit, Kansas War albums out currently. Heroes, Space, Vietnam & more. Cost: Free. Diamonds are Forever CHINA CIRCUS – Jun. 25, 3pm & 7:30pm, 10am-8pm daily. You'll find many specials and gift ideas Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th KANSAS STATE CAPITOL – Mon.-Fri., FIRST FRIDAY COMEDY SHOW “SO U THINK at David's Jewelers, 623 S. Kansas - a – Award winning Jinan Acrobatic Troupe as 8am–5pm, SW 10th & Jackson St. Tours UR FUNNY?” –Jun. 3, 8pm, The Break seen in Branson, Missouri’s, “Incredible! provided. For info: 296-3966 or family business that has served Topeka Room, 911 S Kansas – Take a shot at come - for four generations. Diamond rings, Acrobats of China”. Get your family pass for www.kshs.org/capitol. Dome Tours M-F dy yourself or just laugh at others! 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E-mail your events to: [email protected]; mail to VETERAN’S TRIBUTE - May 30, 12:30pm to 3pm, Great EVERY WEDNESDAY AT Overland Station, 701 N Kansas. On Memorial Day the 1 818 S. KANSAS AVENUE Metro Voice, P.O. 5724, Topeka, KS 66605; or fax to 785-235-3340 Topeka Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars VIVOR, we'd love to have you register for our event. FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – First Saturday single or $95 for a single and a guest. To register, visit and Topeka’s Grace Hospice, in conjunction with other CONCERTS of every month, 7:30-10am. Shawnee Heights United Immaculee.com or call Mary Whitaker at 862-0228. organizations, hosts the annual Veterans Lunch and SACRED HEART-ST. JOSEPH 5TH ANNUAL BRAT TROT - Methodist Church. Free will offering. Topeka Area Massing of Colors ceremony to promote June 4, 8am, Sacred Heart parking lot, 312 NE Freeman. cTOPEKA ACOUSTIC MaUSIC JAM - First Sat. ofl ea. month, endEVANGELIST DaAVID RING - Jun. 19, 6r:30-8pm, patriotism, citizenship and honor our Nation’s Veterans. Brat Trot 5K Run/Walk loops through 3.1 miles of 3-5pm, Potwin Presbyterian Church (enter south door), FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Carbondale Church of Christian Fellowship, 430 The lunch, free to Veterans, begins at 12:30 and the Oakland and returns to Sacred Heart. $25 registration 400 S.W. Washburn. Information: 286-0227 or Sundays at 10am sharp, at Oakland Church of the Commercial, Carbondale. For more information, call Massing of Colors Ceremony is conducted, beginning, at at germanfestbrattrot.weebly.com. Kids Fun Run: entry [email protected]. Nazarene: 900 block of NE Oakland, followed by church Pastor Cross at 785-217-7735. 2pm. For info: 228-0400 is one can of food. THE BERRYTON PICKERS - First Sat. pof ea. month, 7- services at 10:45am with Pastor John Menkveld - which HEALING SERVICES WITH ALAN AMES - Jun. 21, 6pm, is in turn followed at noon by The Hope House FREE 13TH ANNUAL ROD ROGERS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY MULVANE ART FAIR - June 4, 10-5. Mulvane Art 9pm, Berryton Baptist Church. Bring snacks & have fun Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th – Jun. 3. Dub’s Dread Golf Course, KC, KS. 1pm shot - Museum, 1700 College. Adm. $10. Community Food & Clothing Banks.. St. Confessions, Mass and Healing Service with NOONTIME BROWN BAG CONCERT - Every Wednesday gun. $500 per team includes lunch, range balls, HARVESTERS MOBILE FOOD PANTRY – Jun. 4, 9-11am, 11-1, Westar Pocket Park, 818 S Kansas. BINGO AT FAIRLAWN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING - 3pm, Internationally known evangelist and healer Alan Ames. refreshments on almost every hole, and Famous Dave's 1st Sat. of ea. month. Facilitator: Pastor Carole (785) 272-5590. www.mphm.com, [email protected] Topeka Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana Ave. SOUTH STEPS FRIDAY – May 27, Jun. 10 & 24, 11am- dinner. Lots of fun and prizes! Benefitting KU Cancer The Mobile Food Pantry will distribute food intended for 1pm at Kansas Statehouse – Live music courtesy of SPIRITUAL PAUSE - Every Wed., 12-12:30pm, Carole COMMUNITY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - July Center & Cancer Action. For info: 913-461-8527 or families in need of emergency food assistance. The dis - Reach Out Kansas and the KU School of Music. Enjoy Chapel at Washburn Univ. Informal worship service. 4, 10am, Grace Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave. To register [email protected] tribution of primarily fresh produce will take place on a live music and learn about Kansas attractions & organi - 785-233-1844 for the Community Chorus, sign up at the Cathedral NOTO BLOCK PARTY - Jun. 3, 5-9pm, 1110 North Kansas first-come, first-serve basis. zations. LIFEFEST – First Thu. of the month, 10am-12:30pm, office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ave. Featuring art displays, live music, food & drinks. June 2 is first rehearsal at 7 p.m. For info: 235-3457 GERMANFEST - June 4, 5-11pm & June 5, 10-5, Sacred FINAL FRIDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES - May 27, Covenant Baptist Church, 5440 SW 37th St. Seniors Free. Sponsored by Kaw Valley Bank. Heart Catholic Church, 312 NE Freeman. German food, 7pm, Burger Stand on the patio featuring Urban Safari ministering to seniors – celebrating with fellowship, fun, CROSSROADS RODEO BIBLE CAMP - Jul. 8-11 & 12-16, RELAY FOR LIFE –Jun. 3, 6pm, Hummer Sports Park. carnival, entertainment, auction, vendor booths & more. Reggae. June 24, 7pm, featuring KNowBe food, learning & entertainment. Potluck lunch at noon. If Leavenworth Co. Fairgrounds, Tonganoxie, Ks. Grades 5- Come to Relay For Life and help us CELEBRATE, SacredHeartStJosephCatholic.org transportation is needed, call 354-4994 or 478-1729 8: Jul 8-11; Grades 9-12: Jul 12-16. Camp activities: THE WRIGHTS – May 28, 3pm & 7pm, Berryton UMC, REMEMBER and FIGHT BACK. If you are a cancer SUR - FIRST WEDNESDAY – Jun. 1, 6:15pm. Susanna Wesley meals & snacks, skill building, music, Bible study, rodeo n CALENDAR CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 7010 SE Berryton Rd. 289-8905. participation. Register at CrossroadsCowboyChurch.net. thewrightsministries.com United Methodist Church, 7433 S.W. 29th. The menu will include pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, slaw, and Facebook: Crossroads Rodeo Bible Camp. For info: UNCLE KRACKER LIVE - May 28, 7pm, Spangles, 29th & ratatouille. The cost is $6 per adult and $3 for children. [email protected]. Topeka Blvd. Call Susanna Wesley at 785-478-3697 or go to CHURCH BAZAAR - July 9th - Seeking talented crafters EVENING CONCERTS IN THE PARK – May 29, June www.swumc.org/wesley-cafe-sign-up.html to sign up. to participate in church bazaar on July 9th. For info call 5,12,15,19, & 26, 7-9pm, Gage Park Amphitheater. RUMMAGE SALE & CAR WASH - Jun. 2 & 3, 8am-3pm, 221-8597 and ask for Joyce. Relax & listen to the rich sounds of the big bands. Bring & June 4, 8-11am, Faith Lutheran, 17th & Gage. Free a blanket and a picnic dinner, or sit on one of the Car Wash Jun. 4 from 9-4. Fundraiser for Youth Ministry. benches. For info: 785-251-2680 SEMINARS & CONFERENCES BIG SPLASH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL KICK-OFF – Jun. LOVE WORTH FIGHTING FOR – Jun. 4, 6pm, Light of the SECOND SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES – Jun. 11, 4, 2-4pm. Highland Park United Methodist Church. Lots 5:30pm, Downtown Topeka. World, 3301 SW Gage Blvd. A marriage & family event, of fun summer activities followed by water activities featuring teaching by Kirk Cameron & music by Warren HARPER AND MIDWEST KIND – Jun. 15, Gage Park with the Topeka Fire Department. Kick-off for Vacation Barfield, designed to strengthen & encourage your mar - Amphitheatre. World blues & roots music from Australia Bible School that will be held during week of June 6th riage & family. Tickets $22.50. 785-271-1010. JEREMIAH JOHNSON BAND – Jun. 24, doors open TOPEKA CHURCHES SINGING CONVENTION – Jun. 4, CONTAINER GARDENING - June 9, 7-8pm, Marvin 6:30pm; show 8pm, Uncle Bo’s, 420 SE 6th – Bringing 7pm and Jun. 5, 3:30pm. St. Luke Missionary Baptist Auditorium 101B, Topeka/SNCO Library. Do you prefer some of St. Louis’ finest blues/southern rock, Johnson Church, 2222 S.E. Madison. Youth choirs on Saturday flowers, herbs and/or vegetables in your containers? has five albums out currently. night and adult choirs on Sunday afternoon. What container should I use? How do I choose potting WHEAT STOCK XII – June 24, 6-9:30pm & June 25, TASTE OF THE WORLDS – Jun. 4, 11am-2pm. Mount mixes? Members of the Shawnee County Extension 11am-9pm. Old Prairie Town at Ward Meade Park, 124 Olive Primitive Baptist Church True Light Lighthouse, Master Gardeners will lead the discussion. NW Fillmore. Annual music festival with food vendors, S.E. 21st and California Avenue. Tickets are 10 for $5. MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS - Jun. 14 & 28, arts, crafts, and music vendors. Free family event. Attendees will be able to sample Mexican, Italian, 6:30pm. Learn the basics of Medicare and all of its Parking at 1st & Clay. For info or vendors: 251-2989 Chinese and African soul foods, + a dessert bar and a options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eli - KANSAS BAND CONCERT - Jul. 2, 7-11:55pm. Downtown drink station. Dine-in or take-out will be available. gible for Medicare as well as those considering making Topeka. Free event. BUILDING REDEDICATION – Jun. 5, 10:45am. Northern a change during open enrollment. Seminars will be held June 2 & 3, 7am-3pm THE WRIGHTS – July 8, 8pm, Classic Bean. Acoustic Hills Baptist Ch., 920 NW 62nd. Potluck dinner to follow. at Century Health Solutions, a division of Stormont-Vail Pop/Classics/Standards. 289-8905. thewrightsmin - RETIREMENT - Jun. 12,4pm, Kansas Ave United Healthcare, 2951 SW Woodside Dr. Information: 233- istries.com Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1029 N Kansas Ave. 1816 or [email protected]. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. HILLSONG UNLIMITED – July 27, 7pm, Sprint Center, Pot luck dinner and reception to honor retiring pastor Dr. KCMO. 888-929-7849. January Kiefer. Friends are invited. GOSPEL AND HYMN SING - Jun. 16, Walnut View FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS Christian Church, 3634 S.E. 37th. Refreshments will be MEDICARE MONDAYS – First Mon. of ea. month, 1- SPECIAL CHURCH EVENTS served following the program. 266-7550 3pm. Topeka/Sh. Co. Public Library (Menninger Rm 206), HARVESTER'S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS - every RWANDAN GENOCIDE SURVIVOR IMMACULEE LLIBAG - 1515 SW 10th. Senior health insurance counseling. For second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, IZE – Jun. 17, 8:30AM-12:30pm. St. Matthew Catholic info: 580-4545 or [email protected] 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979. Church, 2700 S.E. Virginia. Tickets for both days are $57 SHAWNEE SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE LESSONS - Mondays 7pm, Croco Hall. Call Don at (785) 966-2765 SILVER LAKE FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. , Jun. 7 – Sep. 6 , Silver Lake Public Library, 203 Railroad Street, Silver Lake EAST TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Tuesdays 3-7pm, begins May 24, 2010 SE California – Topeka Housing Authority WOW - WORKIN' OUT ON WEDNESDAYS - 5:30 pm every Wed., south steps of the Capitol building. Free, fun and family-friendly. A combination of aerobic & strength training exercises, coupled with a fun line dance to end each experience. www.makinmoves.com CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET - Every Wed., May 11 thru Oct. 12, 7:30am – 12pm, Corner of 10th & Jackson on the South side of the Capitol Lawn SAFE STREETS COALITION MEETING – First Wed. of the month, 11:45am-1pm. Great Overland Station. For info: 266-4606 or [email protected] COUNTRY AND BALLROOM DANCING - Thursday's 6- 9pm. Croco Hall. Info: Edwina 379-9538 or 478-4760. NOTO MARKET ON FIRST FRIDAYS – NOTO arts district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items. DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET - Saturday's through Nov., 7:30am-noon, 12th & Harrison. The open- air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods and more. MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church 2014 NW 46th St. SWAP MEET AT PREMIERE FARM & HOME - last Sat. of every month thru Oct., 900 SW University Blvd, 7 am to noon. Laying hens, pullets, baby chicks, guineas, ducks, 14 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice SUNDOWN FILM FESTIVAL – June 10, 5pm-11pm. Village Greens. 8:30am shotgun. 7:45 registration, Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Studying the book Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th Street Kansas Museum of History, 6425 SW 6th Ave. Free. donuts, juice. Lunch follows tourney. Cash prizes! Two of Esther, using the DVD series "It's Tough Being a (east door). Anyone with an Embroidery machine is Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the outdoor $500 closest to pin prizes! Call 273-4141 to register. Woman" by Beth Moore. All welcome. Info: 286-0467. invited to attend, there are no dues or formal meeting movie, War Horse, at 9pm. Museum open 5-9pm. CHINA CIRCUS – Jun. 25, 3pm & 7:30pm, Topeka THE FORCE (Students Taking Action) – 1st Mon. & 3rd agenda. Lunch is on your own. Teach each other, enjoy Concessions available. If it rains the event will be Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th – Award winning Tue., 6:30-8pm, Safe Streets, 2209 SW 29th St. fellowship & complete projects. Call 379-5159 . moved inside. 272-8681 Jinan Acrobatic Troupe as seen in Branson, Missouri’s, Committed to being alcohol & drug free. Assoc-iate SAFE STREETS MEETING – 1st Wed., 11:45am, Golf WALK TO END ALZHEIMERS – June 11. 9am check in, “Incredible! Acrobats of China”. Get your family pass with like-minded peers, plan activities & get in-volved Park Blvd, 2 blocks west of Adams. Info: 266-4606. 10:15am 1 and 2 mile walks begin. Hummer Park. for great savings! in the community. Youth ages 12-18 invited.266-4606. STUDENT IMPACT – Every Wed., 6–8pm, First Southern Register at alzwalkneks.org or 913-831-3888 or 25TH ANNUAL TOPEKA AREA POND TOUR - Jun. 25 & HEARTLAND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS – 2nd Mon., Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Youth games, teaching, [email protected] 26,9am, Various Topeka locations. Sponsored by the 11:45am-1pm. Promoting neighborhood well-being by worship, small groups. For info: 272-0443. TAP GALA 2016 – Jun. 11, 6 - 10pm, Ramada Topeka Area Water Garden Society. (785) 2670672, mobilizing people, ideas & resources. 233-1365. CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE – Every Thurs. 7–9pm, First Downtown, 420 SE 6th – This year’s theme is super - www.tawgs.org, [email protected] KC TRAUMA AND PTSD SUPPORT GROUP - Every Tue. Southern Baptist, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Worship for col - heroes, to commemorate the brave and extraordinary 3V3 LIVE SOCCER TOURNAMENT - Jun. 25, 9am - 10am and Thu. 6:30pm. Call Denise at 816-885-9530 lege students. individuals that Topeka Aids Project serve on a daily 8pm, Sunflower Soccer Complex, 4829 NW 17th St. All basis. Enjoy dinner and cocktails, bid on exciting live TOPEKA LINCOLN CLUB – 1st Tue. of month, 7pm, FULL GOSPEL BUSINESSMEN’S FELLOWSHIP – 3rd teams play a minimum of four games. Registration Topeka Public Library. Discussing our greatest Thurs., 6pm meal, 7pm meeting, Coyote Canyon, and silent auction items. Early Bird Discount Deadline is May 25 – Standard Fee JUN. President, Abraham Lincoln, and his times. The public Huntoon & Wanamaker. Kirk Nystrom, 235-6977. CAPITAL CITY FAMILY & FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – Deadline is June 12; Final Deadline is June 19. For info: is welcome. For info, contact Kirk Nystrom 235-6977. 11 FAMILY & FOOD TRUCK June 11, 11am-7pm, Gage Park. 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Ages 5-12. $30. Becky at 379- [email protected]. Facebook: "Ourladyof theFaithful." 12 and features running through obstacles just their and carousel will be open until 7pm. Info: 234-1030. 9792 or [email protected] iMOM – 1st & 3rd Thurs., 9-11:30am, Topeka Bible size, maneuvering through a field of squirt guns, HAVOC IN THE HEARTLAND & KC JONES JET DRAG - SUNRISE OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Tue., 6:30am, Church Fellowship Hall, 1135 SW College. For all moms, URBAN SLIDE – July 2, 10am-7pm, 8pm-10, and July Sunrise Optimist Complex, 720 NW 50th St. 246-1291. helping them to be intentional! For info: 234-5545. crawling through tunnels, making their way through STERS – Jun. 11, 2-11pm. Heartland Park Topeka. 3, 10am-5pm, 9th & Kansas Avenue. A massive water mud pits and more. All pre-registered runners will THIRD THURSDAY’S MAX’S HOTDOG COOKOUT – Jun. slide event. For info: carnivalguy.com MENNINGER BIBLE CLASSES - Tuesdays starting Mar. SINGLES BIBLE STUDY – 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7pm, receive: Serious Fun Mud Run t-shirt, Race Bib, Swag 16, 5-8pm. Kansas Expocenter. Free. You’re invited to 15, Noon -1pm. Amerus Room, YWCA, 225 West 12th. Heartland Worship Center Church of God, 1401 NW Bag. Regular Pricing – $20/child, Member Pricing – KANSAS BAND CONCERT EVENT - Jul. 2, 7-11:55pm. A new study group for Year One of Flo Menninger’s Harrison. For info: 232-5503. the Kansas Expocentre on the third Thursday of June, Downtown Topeka. Free event. $18/child. 785-783-8300. July, August and September to enjoy local musicians course on Four Years through the Bible. Read and dis - TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – 4th Thurs., 7pm, [email protected] with great food and beverages. Each third Thursday SPIRIT OF KANSAS INDEPENDENCE DAY & BLUES cuss Genesis through First Kings. Nominal charge for Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th YOUNG AVIATORS CLASSES - Jun. 6-9, 9am-12:30pm, will feature a different theme and will raise money for FESTIVAL – Jul. 4, 12-11pm. Lake Shawnee, 3027 SE materials. For info call the YWCA at 233-1750 or Clara St. No program in Nov. or Dec. Promotes & stimulates Combat Air Museum, 7016 SE Forbes Ave. @ Forbes a local non for-profit. This Third Thursday will raise Beach Terrace. Pony Rides, vendors, music & Gamache at 785-408-5433. the education, knowledge & interest of the membership Field. 4-day classes (Monday – Thursday) for youth money for Helping Hands Humane Society. 785-235- Fireworks. O.W.L.S. (Older Wise Loving Saints) - meets the second & the public in family history, genealogical records & ages 8 - 12 covering aviation topics, museum tour EXPO [email protected] Tuesday of the month. Location varies and can be research. For info: 233-5762 or tgstopeka.org. and fun visits to other locations at Forbes Field, such KANSAS KIDSFEST – Jun. 18, Kansas Expocentre. MEETINGS & CLASSES found at www.faithfamilylife.com KINGDOM ADVISORS TOPEKA AREA STUDY GROUP – as the 190th Air Refueling Wing. Cost $50 per student. Interactive exhibits, creation stations, live performanc - S.W.A.G. (Spiritual Warriors Anointed by God) youth 3rd Thu., 11:30am, Northland Christian Church, 3102 Call 785-862-3303 9:30 - 1:00 pm daily to register. C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Jun. 9, 11:30-1 at the es, inflatable rides, music, door prizes, food and a full Gary Clarke Edu. Ctr at Topeka Zoo. This month's group - Wed at 7:00 p.m. 3710 NW Topeka Blvd. NW Topeka Blvd. Christian financial professionals: www.combatairmuseum.org/education.html, family expo featuring local businesses and non-profits. financial planners, accountants, attorney’s & insurance [email protected] Christian Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature AWANA – Every Wed., 6-8pm, First Southern Baptist This is an event you won’t want to miss. Mark your City Manager Jim Colson. Church, 1912 SW Gage Blvd. Bible based program for agents invited. For info: kingdomadvisors.org or Jim TOPEKA ACAPELLA UNLIMITED - GUEST NIGHT - Jun. calendars and plan to attend KidsFest. Tickets are $7 children & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 272-0443. Hanna, [email protected] or 357-6278 x19 6, 7pm, Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor online and $10 at the door. 785-560-4386. Email: • Cost: $10 for C5 members & first-time guests who RSVP, $12 at the door AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30pm, Bethel Baptist Church, TOPEKA (Downtown) OPTIMIST CLUB – Every Fri., St. Experience a night of singing with the award-win - [email protected] noon, Top of the Tower. Serving the youth of Topeka. ning chorus. Grace: 785-845-1237 or Helen: 836-2320 • $15 for non-members & repeat guests. 4011 N. Kansas Ave. Bible based program for children KC STREET CAR TAKEOVER – Jun. 18. Heartland Park. & youth ages 3-HS. For info: 286-0467. Anyone welcome. 272-1099 or [email protected]. SUNFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL - June 10-18, COAST GUARD RUN TO REMEMBER : Jun. 18, 9am, • Please RSVP to [email protected], so we know how TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) -- Every Fri. 8:30 Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave. Enjoy the much food is needed! AWANA – Every Wed., 6:30-8pm, Auburn Christian Lake Shawnee Softball Complex. To register, purchase Church. Bible based program for children & youth ages to 10:00 am at 3221 SW Burlingame Road. 800-932- sounds of music during the 29th Annual Sunflower a T-Shirt from the CG Foundation's page (under ticket Open to the public – Put POWER in your life with great 8677. Support for your weight loss journey. tops.org Music Festival at White Concert Hall on the Washburn 3-HS. For info: 256-2515. information) and show up ready to honor our fallen! food, great speakers and great company! Invite a VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Fri., Noon, North University campus. The 9-day event presents an annu - For more information, please contact Fred Bettencourt friend to join you! MACHINE EMBROIDERY CLUB – 1st Wed., 9am–3pm, al series of orchestra concerts, chamber music at 785-339-3581 or [email protected]. evenings, educational projects and other artistic DADDY'S GIRLS EMPOWERMENT MEETINGS - Weekly events. 785-267-4840 MDA MUSCLE WALK OF TOPEKA – Jun. 18, 9am, at various times and locations. Daddy's Girls*Inc. is a Combat Air Museum. Register or donate: musclewalk - faith based non-profit organization that encourages DALE EASTON'S THE DRUNKARD – Jun 10, 11, 17, 18, mda.org/topeka2016. Contact: Jessica Thompson young ladies to make wise choices by providing bibli - 24, 25, 7pm, The BreakRoom, 911 S. Kansas. Directed (913) 451-3230 or [email protected] cally based education and mentoring. Enjoy hanging by Karen Hastings. Tickets $25. TOPEKA YOUTH PROJECT GOLF CLASSIC – Jun. 24, out with other young ladies striving to reach their high - BreakRoomDowntown.com est potential through the power of JESUS CHRIST! Remember: Modest is still the hottest and Virgin is still His standard! Contact us to find a meeting location near you: (785) 969-0491, daddysgirlsinc.com; dad - [email protected] CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA MEETING - Join other concerned individuals to pray and unite in action for Shawnee County and our Nation. For info about monthly meetings: 785-260-5659 or ks.cwfa.org. THE HEAT - Free fitness classes; learn and build healthy social & eating habits. Held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st St. Sun. - 4-5pm Yoga; Mon. - 12-12:45pm Zumba; 5:30-6:15pm Kickboxing; 6:15-7pm Pilates Fusion; Tue. - 12- 12:45pm Yoga; 5:30-6:15pm Zumba; 6:15-7pm Cardio Interval; Wed. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Thu. - 12- 12:45pm Pilates; 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Interval - Low intensity; 6:15-7:00pm Cardio Interval - Moderate intensity; Fri. - 12-12:45pm Kickboxing; Sat. - 8- 8:45am Kickboxing TOPEKA TREASURE HUNTERS CLUB - 3rd Sun. of each month, 7pm, Papan’s Landing Senior Center, 618 NW Paramore St. Family Memberships include children & grandchildren up to 18 yrs. A place to meet friends to discuss all aspects of Metal Detecting, club business, plus socializing & entertainment. STEP UP – BUILDING THE SMART STEP-FAMILY – Every Sun. 11am, Northland Christian Church, Room 4, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd. Focusing on the challenges facing step-families and blended families. Contact Thomas Munker at 249-3054 for info. BOYS TRAIL LIFE & AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS TROUPS - Every Mon. 6pm, Cornerstone Comm. Ch, 7620 SW 21st. Faith-based scouting programs age 5- 18. Register at cornerstonetopeka.com. 478-2929. INNOVATIVE NETWORKING GROUP OF TOPEKA - every other Wed. 11:20am - 12:30pm. www.INGTopeka.com - go to Event page to see meetings, locations & register CAPITAL CITY NETWORKING GROUP - every Thur, 7:30am, Jayhawk Tower - www.ccng-online.com. Membership cost $37.50 a quarter. TIBA NETWORKING GROUP - 2nd Tues, 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. MUST RSVP: Lunch is $10. www.topekatiba.org DEAF WORSHIP SERVICE – 3rd Sun., 3pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th & Gage. Also, every Sun. 9:30am service is interpreted. FAMILY EXPERIENCE (FX) – Every Sun., 6:01pm, Fairlawn Church of Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd. A time of high intensity, action packed, skit mania, worship music all centered around the word of God for 45 min - utes. A free family worship event. For info: Emily Moore, Now available in Topeka through Metro Voice and 272-6322 or [email protected]. LADIES' SMALL GROUP – Every Sun., 6pm, Bethel Midwest Barter. To order call 785-640-6399 Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 15 Topeka Baptist Church, 123 NW Gordon. FREE lunch 200 SW Frazier Circle. Every Mon ., 4-5pm: 12 Week 6:30–7:30pm, YMCA, 421 Van Buren. 286-2329. with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment Adult Group for Reent Loss 1st and 3rd Thu. , 10:30am THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS/BEREAVED PARENTS provided by Topeka North Outreach.Free blood pressure & 5:30pm—Ongoing Adult Group 1st and 3rd Thu. , GROUP – Meets 4th Monday in Formation classroom Target stocks stumble amid boycott checks the last Friday of every month, and birthday 5:30pm: Ongoing Young Adult Group (4-18 years of at Most Pure Heart of Mary, 17th & Stone. Discussion celebrations the 4th Friday. For Info: 286-1370. age) For All Groups: Call for start dates and info pack - starts at 7pm with fellowship & refreshments at 8:30. by Stoyan Zaimov A GOOD YARN CLUB – 2nd & 4th Sat., 9-11am, et. Group and individual grief support available upon For info: Susan 272-4895 request. For info: 785-232-2044 ext.341 Wanamaker Rd Baptist Church, 2700 SW Wanamaker. GRIEF SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES – Sponsored by Target's shares are plunging in an Doing Good for Others: Knitting & Crocheting for Local ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS – A 12-step Heartland Hospice for those dealing with death or "increasingly volatile consumer environ - Charities, free yarn, needles, hooks & patterns. All are Restoring Joy recovery journey for women. Providing major loss: 1st Mon., 5:30-7:30pm, Individual appoint - ment," though the retail giant is denying welcome. Info: Anne, 272-9249 or [email protected] services for women & men who suffer from Post- ments; other times are available. Call Terry Frizzell BIBLE QUIZZING – 1st Sat. Learn God's Word & have Abortion Syndrome. For info: Kay Lyn, 272-6212. directly at (785)230-6730. 3rd Thurs., 11am, Lunch that the boycott against its transgender fun with area Christian youth age 9-19. YFC/YEA style AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of After Loss, Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW bathroom policies is playing a big part. quizzing & rules. 913-593-6427; biblequizzer.org alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org 10th & Gage Blvd,. Dutch treat luncheon to meet new "Shares of the company were off 7.6 MONTHLY SCORE MEETING – 1st Sat., 8-9:30am, PURSUIT FOR SEXUAL PURITY – Men struggling with friends who have sat where you are sitting. percent at $68 in mid-May and have been ed," he said. Washburn Tech, 5724 SW Huntoon (enter east doors pornography & sexual addiction. This bible Reservations 271-6500. facing Huntoon). No RSVP or fee. Small business own - study/accountability group uses the Pure Desire book OVEREATERS / UNDEREATERS ANONYMOUS: on a rollercoaster ride since down from Reuters reported that Target's net ers are invited to a Breakfast Roundtable discussion by Ted Roberts. For info: Bill Goble, 249-9509. All MON., 7pm – Westminister Presbyterian, south door, over $84 per share before the boycott. income fell to $632 million from $635 with (Service Corps of Retired Executives. 234-3049. inquiries are confitential. upstairs in Library; 233-6724. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 1.2 million a year earlier, with the retail giant TOPEKA LOVE AGLOW – Once a month on Sat. morn - ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support WED., 7pm – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 6, 2nd percent in the quarter ended April 30, expecting second-quarter comparable ing. A time of worship, prayer and encountering God. group meetings for caregivers of individuals with floor; 234-8020. Call Tawny Barton at 785-409-0232 or Linda Williams Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: short of Target's 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent sales to be flat down to 2 percent, though at 785-267-0600 for details. Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, SAT. - 9am – St. Francis Hospital meeting room 8, 2nd annual target," The Wall Street Journal it was confident it would meet its earnings 271-1844 or email [email protected]. floor; 862-2326. For info: 357-8774; sunflowerinter - reported on Wednesday, noting that this is FREE ENGLISH CLASSES – Every Sat. 9-10:30am, group.oa.org. outlook of $1 to $1.20 per share before Central Congregational Church, 1248 SW Buchannan. "HEALING HEARTS" support group/Bible study – For the first such decline in two years, since special items. NAMI TOPEKA – Every 2nd Tue., 6:45pm, lower level of For info: 235-2376. women whose husbands struggle with pornography Brian Cornell took over as CEO. addictions or have had affairs. Videos & workbook will Valeo, 330 SW Oakley. If door is locked, call 608-1317 A number of other reports have also RUSSIAN HOUSE OF PRAYER – Every Sat., 4pm, to get in. The 1st hour is often a discussion of an Cornell said that "an increasingly pointed out that Target is struggling, with Williamstown Assembly of God, 1225 Oak St., give you hope for your marriage & emotional healing. For info: Jane Goble, 249-0983. important topic or video. The 2nd hour is usually a sup - volatile consumer environment" is to Business Insider stating that data supplied Perry/Williamstown. For info: 597-5228. port talk time, w/ separate consumer & family groups. SINGLES PLAY CARDS SR. – 1st Sat., 6-9pm, St. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE – NE Kansas Chapter 608-1317. blame for consumers pulling back on by YouGov BrandIndex, measuring con - Peter’s UMC, NW 35th & Hwy 75 (B.A.C.A.) 3rd Sun., 4 pm American Legion, 3800 SE spending in the first quarter, and noted sumer perceptions of major brands, has Michigan. Open to the public. For info: 817-5801. OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - First Tue. each month at SAVING DEATH ROW DOGS ADOPTION & EDUCATION - St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, 2nd that other retail giants, including Macy's shown that consumers considering shop - FRIENDS WITH M.S. – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Savior's every Sat. 11am-2pm, Petco, 1930 SW Wanamaker. floor, 6–7:30pm. Anyone with an ostomy may attend. and Nordstrom, also reported losses. ping from Target have dropped to 36 per - Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. (Enter East door). The goal is to provide education and ongoing support UPPER ROOM COMMUNITY – second Sat., 10 am, A Multiple Sclerosis support group. Donna, 266-7383. Cornell insisted that the over 1.2 mil - cent, a 6 percentage point difference from Capitol Building for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa BOUNCE BACK SELF-HELP – 3rd Mon., 6:30pm, Our Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for info. lion-strong boycott of Target over its new before the boycott began. Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. For those GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT SUPPORT GROUPS living with multiple sclerosis. For info: 273-0799. GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, MIDLAND CARE GRIEF SUPPORT Groups: Building A, INCARCERATED PERSONS & FAMILIES – 1st Mon., St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286- 2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763. THE GREATER TOPEKA MULTIPLE MYELOMA – 3rd Tue., 7-8:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, 17th St. & Gage Blvd. Oen to Multiple Myeloma patients, their family members & friends. Share support, information,& friendship. For info: Donna, 903-918-9553. "HEALING AFTER THE SUICIDE OF A LOVED ONE" ("HEAL") – or Survivors of Suicide" (SOS). 1st & 3rd Tue., 7-8:30pm, Pozez Education Center of Stormont Vail Hospital, 1505 SW 8th St. Serving anyone who has lost a loved one by suicide. PRISON OUTREACH MINISTRY – Every Tue., 7-9pm, Topeka Women’s Prison, 815 Rice Rd. Reaching out to those who can’t come in, finding freedom behind bars, inspiring inmates to seek salvation during a difficult time. Providing support & guidance through the Holy Spirit to offer strength. Director: Don Garner. 286-0489 or [email protected]. bathroom policies, organized by the "Consumer perception of the brand GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis American Family Association, is not play - has also dropped sharply. It's at its lowest Hospital, meeting room #8. ing a part in the decline. point in two years," the report noted. JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, "You've heard us talk over the years Earlier in May, the Family Policy Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30. about our commitment to diversity and Institute of Washington additionally MOMS-IN-TOUCH PRAYER GROUP – Every Wed., 2:30- inclusion," Cornell told Forbes, which also observed that Target's stock fell from from 3:30pm, Library at Cair Paravel-Latin School. reported on the declining shares. $84.10 per share on April 19 to roughly Experience God’s power through prayer as we lift our Target's CEO admitted that a few stores $79.36 in the days surrounding the AFA students, teachers, staff, administrators & board up to the Lord. For info: 357-0369. have indeed faced protests over the bath - petition, explaining that a loss of $4.74 per DIVORCECARE PROGRAMS – (For updates check room policy, which allows employees and share "would represent a corporate loss of www.divorcecare.org) Locations and times: customers who are men according to their over $2.5 billion," if constant. WED . – 6:30pm, Topeka Bible Church, 1101 SW birth sex to use women's bathrooms, in a AFA and other conservative groups Mulvane. Cost: $15. Child care provided. For info: 379- bid to be more inclusive. have warned that open bathroom policies 0505 or www.divorcecare.org. He said that while some of those stores leave children exposed to potential preda - WED . – 6:45 – 8:45pm, Walnut View Christian Church, did take a hit in sales, as a whole he 3634 SE 37th St. (just East of 37th & Croco). Cost: tors. $10 registration (scholarships available). The video claimed that the boycott has not affected "Target's policy is exactly how sexual seminar series featuring some of the nation’s foremost the retail giant. predators get access to their victims. And experts on divorce and recovery topics, combined with "To date we have not seen a material or with Target publicly boasting that men support group discussion of the materials. Complimentary child care children up to the fifth grade. measurable impact on our business. Just a can enter women's bathrooms, where do Info: 266-7550 or [email protected]. Contact: handful of stores across the country have you think predators are going to go?" the Pastor Thornton. seen some activity and have been impact - AFA's petition asks. NAMI WASHBURN – 4th Thurs., 6-8pm, Spirit Building Room, University United Methodist Church, 1621 SW College Ave. NAMI is a student-run, student-led organi - zation that provides mental health support, education, & advocacy in the Washburn University setting. A sup - port group is also available during this time. PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – 1st Thurs., 7pm, 2nd floor conf. room of the cancer unit at St Francis Hospital. For info: 266-9533. NICOTINE ANONYMOUS – Every Fri., 6:30pm, Town & Country Christian Church Renaissance Room, 4925 SW 29th St., use west door cross red foot bridge. A fellow - ship of men & women helping each other to live free of nicotine. No fees. 402-321-486; [email protected]. CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. A Christ centered program, based on 8 principles found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these Biblical principles, become free from addictive & dys - functional behaviors. 220-0017 or crtopeka.org. TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction. Every Sat. – 1005 SW 10th, next to Oxford House, noon-1:15 pm. www.naranonmidwest.org COVENANT KEEPERS – 3rd Sat. Group for people who want to see their marriage saved when their spouse wants out. For info: 816-453-0884 or 816-966-0927. 16 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

MOVIES, BOOKS, MUSIC & MORE! Dolly Parton movie explores faith, family and good music is the first in a series of family- erful and inspiring one, and it Inspired by Dolly Parton’s life grow - film 411 oriented projects makes for an incredible ing up in East Tennessee, the movie was Parton signed on to drama, as seen in this made released to DVD in May, after its entertainment make with NBC based for television film. Alyvia extremely successful original airing on If you’re looking for an enjoyable COAT OF MANY COLORS on her life and work. Alyn Lind does a magnifi - NBC. The program was the No. 1 faith-based drama full of heart, love STARS : Alyvia Alyn Lind, Jennifer Nettles, The next one will center cent job in her starring movie on broadcast television, accord - and good music, then you will love Avie Lee Parton, Ricky Schroder, Gerald around her iconic hit role as Dolly Parton and ing to its reported viewership, in six Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. McRaney, Carson MeyerMiss “Jolene.” she helps deliver a sense years, with more than 15.9 million total Coat of Many Colors tells the story WRITER : Stephen Herek Here the classic and of authenticity to the viewers. of Parton’s big family growing up poor DIRECTOR : Stephen Herek inspiring story of how film. With the entire The DVD comes with special fea - in rural Tennessee, specifically in the Parton was able to overcome production being tures, including deleted scenes and a summer of 1955, when Parton’s moth - as Parton’s mother, with her father many of the own difficulties overseen by Dolly featurette from Parton about the jour - er tragically lost a baby, and the toll that played skillfully by Ricky Schroder. and frustrations in her life and Parton and with her ney of how the song came to life on took on Parton and her family. Adorable and talented young actress continue on to become one of consultation to create an film and the story behind the tune Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles gives an Alyvia Alyn Lind plays the precocious the most well-known country authentic retelling of the true story, it is itself. emotional and profound performance young Parton. The heartwarming film singers of all time. Her story is a pow - not a film to miss! Alice Through the Looking Glass the helm of a ship named "Wonder," racing in Victorian London where she is to elude pirates during a fierce storm. The promptly branded a hysteric and put in vessel, we learn, belonged to her late father. an insane asylum. Without the aid of mBoy Jvohien Pr. MecCvairtehy w Upon returning to London, however - magic, she must find a way to protect her - the year is 1875 -- Alice learns that her father's legacy and ensure her mother's The heroine of "Alice Through the former suitor, Lord Ascot (Leo Bill), welfare. When last seen, Alice is embark - (CNS) - The heroine of "Alice Through owner of the rapacious shipping compa - ing on a career that combines seafaring the Looking Glass" (Disney) is not Lewis ny for which she's been plying the seas, and commerce. Carroll's curious 7-year-old girl but will evict her mother from their home Tim Burton serves as producer but has rather an intrepid sea captain with an unless he can take possession of the handed over directorial duties to James entrepreneurial streak. "Wonder." Bobin. And so, while the movie has dark A young woman who refuses to bend After receiving this ultimatum at the shadings, it's not overtly macabre. Nor is to the will of a patriarchal society, Alice Ascot residence, Alice passes through a it satisfyingly warm and fuzzy, owing in overcomes obstacles in both the real mirror into Underland, where she large measure to the two lead perform - world and the fantasy realm of Underland reunites with a gaggle of friends that ances. thanks to her courage, empathy and includes the Cheshire Cat, the White Wasikowska is so adept at projecting Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska star in a scene from the movie "Alice appetite for risk. Rabbit, as well as Tweedledee and stoicism, she keeps sympathy at bay. Through the Looking Glass." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults Tweedledum. Alice's limited interaction with the ani - More compelling in theory than in and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental practice, the central figure in this follow- Her pals are worried about the Mad mated creatures -- voiced by the late guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. CNS photo up to Tim Burton's "Alice in Hatter (Johnny Depp), who has grown Alan Rickman, Michael Sheen, Wonderland" (2010), does not contradict increasingly despondent over reports that Stephen Fry and Toby Jones, among oth - Carroll's diffuse second book into a rela - max of "Alice Through The Looking Carroll's vision so much as supplant it. his estranged family was killed by the ers -- doesn't soften that impression; and tively sophisticated and fairly lucid story, Glass" -- namely, an obvious reference to Viewed through a decidedly contempo - Jabberwocky. Vowing to help Hatter find she's a formidable presence alongside the yet doesn't adequately convey Carroll's Michelangelo's "Creation of Adam" on rary prism, presumably to satisfy a mod - out precisely what befell his relations, seasoned actors playing her live-action fascination with logic and wordplay. As the Sistine Chapel ceiling -- has been ern insistence on gender equality, she con - Alice undertakes a dangerous mission adversaries, namely Bonham Carter and much as her script, and other aspects of included to counteract these niggling forms to present-day social, political and that involves time travel and the pilfering Cohen (who, forgive the pun, gets more the production, may gesture toward the doubts? If so, it's unconvincing and only cultural norms. of an essential device, the Chronosphere, screen time than his role warrants). bizarre and exotic, moreover, she cannot highlights how far this adaptation has It's no wonder the resulting picture from Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen). Wasikowska's most significant hurdle forgo inserting formulaic epigrams drifted from its moorings. feels forced and mechanical. In the course of discovering what hap - is appearing opposite Mr. Depp's distract - meant to convey salubrious life lessons. The film contains frequent, moderate - Despite exciting visuals, a talented pened to the Hatters, Alice learns what ingly mannered Hatter -- a creepily sim - It's unclear if they're being offered with ly intense fantasy action, several instances ensemble, and glittery costume and caused the rift between the White (Anne pering, elaborately painted, infantile fig - any sincerity or conviction. of cruel behavior, and a couple of mild makeup designs, this 3-D fantasy-adven - Hathaway) and Red (Helena Bonham ure. Anyone would come across stone- One has similar suspicions regarding oaths. The Catholic News Service classifi - ture is inert -- managing to feel audacious Carter) Queens. Evidently, the latter's faced and emotively challenged next to the filmmakers' outlook. Do they think cation is A-II -- adults and adolescents. and tediously familiar at the same time. enormous head and volatile tempera - this fey and feckless chap. Carroll's foray into surreal fantasy and The Motion Picture Association of As for its suitability, there are enough ment resulted from a traumatic brain Adding to viewer fatigue, Depp keeps make-believe is consistent with a America rating is PG -- parental guidance frightening action sequences and exam - injury, an event triggered by the surrepti - recycling the same character, with only Christian worldview? suggested. Some material may not be suit - ples of cruelty to render it inappropriate tious consumption of tarts. minor variations, in film after film -- not Could it be that a key image at the cli - able for children. for young or impressionable children. After completing her task in even counting his Hatter from this fran - In the swashbuckling opening scene, Underland (and rousing the Hatter from chise's original. Alice Kingsleigh (Mia Wasikowska) is at his morbid depression), Alice re-emerges Screenwriter Linda Woolverton shapes Every child deserves a loving, caring home. A family they can call their own. A place where they belong. With people who will be there for them always. LECRAE PULLS NO PUNCHES IN BOOK ABOUT UPBRINGING Lecrae has enjoyed a slow build as one genre lines. The often private and guard - ture, violence, abuse, and his own depres - of Christian music’s select number of ed emcee really opens up in Unashamed sion. Each story creates context for every artists that could be considered a house - and paints beautiful picture through a song he’s written such as, “Outsiders,” hold name. His plan—first dialogue that almost reads like a movie “Gravity,” and “Fear,” which come to life speaking into the body of script. through inspirational recollection. believers, then touching Lecrae pulls no punches with exposing This offering the artist’s emotional the lives of unbelievers, to the harsh realities of his upbringing and response to critics and the critical who now, reaching even more masterfully addresses the struggles of have accused him of “selling out,” turning minds and hearts with his being able to maintain his faith and sanity from God, or changing his music. From book, Unashamed. This while prayerfully calculating future steps. the depths of the gutter to the top of the 150-plus page foray into the world of Born to a single mother, where his charts, Unashamed proves Lecrae is living print gives readers an inside and personal family was often relegated to living on the through and by the Word, and his mission zwww.adoptKSkids.org z877-457-5430  look into the life of the hip hop leader in streets, Lecrae chronicles his experiences from the start. Adopt Kansas Kids works to connect foster and approved adoptive families with children throughout Kansas who need adoption. This service is provided by the Kansas Children’s Service League through a contract with the sales, exposure, and influence across all with poverty, inner city gangs, drug cul - – Reviewed by Justin Sarachik Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF). Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 17 SUMMER IS WARMING UP WITH MUSIC If you missed Winter Jam earlier this year, and missed the premier of “This Is D.C. Winter Jam” in theaters, you can now experience this opportunity, albeit on a Jeanes smaller scale. “This Is Winter Jam” will Metro Voice be released to DVD June 7. From Word Music Critic Films, the DVD will feature perform - ances from Skillet, for KING & COUNTRY, Jeremy Camp, Francesca 15th release overall, titled The Very North Carolina Head Women's Battistelli, NewSong, Building 429 and music scene Next Thing. Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell and Family Force 5. fans a compelling glimpse into the lives "We are all in different stages of War Room's Alex Kendrick. The 2016 The film, directed by Nathan of the artists backstage, along with the 'next.' There's a next step from where K-LOVE Fan Awards will premiere live Corrona, shows why the tour has been heart and steadfast mission of the you are right now. We all feel like from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on going so strong for over two decades. tour." - Rod Riley, President & CEO, there's a stage that we have to reach to June 5, hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck Going back to the original concert in Word Entertainment. move on to what is next” singer Mark and Matthew West. South Carolina in 1995, with a desire to For more information, visit word - Hall says of the new album title, “but Fans can also get involved in the K- spread to the Gospel "This Is Winter films.com or turningpointpr.com. God has you right here right now for LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Jam," follows the history to where the Skillet has announced details about your 'next,' and all of these songs touch Experience Weekend, which will tour is hitting major arenas in more its newest release, slated for August 5. on that idea." include the New Faces Showcase, than 50 cities across the country each The album, titled Unleashed is avail - Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, Passion, Songwriters Showcase and a Sunday year. able now for pre-order on iTunes, Big Daddy Weave, Blanca, The Afters, Worship Service with Casting Crowns The film also provides interviews Google Play, and Amazon. The first Building 429 and Jordan Feliz have all and Passion. To vote among the latest with tour artists, both past and present, single, “Feel Invincible,” is currently been announced as performers 2016 nominees, visit fans and crew members. streaming on YouTube, but can also be K-LOVE Fan Awards. 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dad. “I said to my dad, ‘Are you disap - Twenty One Pilots confounds secular critics, shows Gen-Y & Z a way to faith pointed that I’m working a minimum- wage job and I didn’t go to college?’ I’ll Top ten Christian band Twenty One think, and for us to think is to be alive. never forget his response. Pilots declared its musical manifesto And I will try with every rhyme to He said, ‘It’s not about how much three years ago in the song “Car Radio,” come across like I am dying to let you money you make or what your job is, “I will try with every rhyme to come know you need to try to think.” but it’s more about your character. For across like I am dying to let you know Not every Christian is going to that, I’m proud of you.’ It gave me you need to try to think.” appreciate the poetry. After all, it’s not motivation.” Twenty One Pilots’ hit “Stressed Out” exactly praise and worship. Twenty One Pilots built their fan is currently played on secular radio sta - “Josh and Tyler’s music has really had base by hawking tickets at a Chick-fil-A tions across the country and in Europe, a positive influence on the way I view in the Polaris Mall food court in and the duo is selling out concerts at myself and my depression,” Carlynn Columbus, Ohio. Their songs – a every venue. Even though they are open wrote on a fan site in 2013. “I’ve never catchy mix of rap, reggae, pop and about their faith, the band continues to heard songs about mental illness before ukelele – confounded radio station for - sneak like a hacker through the world’s that are obviously trying to make a mats and originally didn’t get much default gospel-rejection mechanism. change in the listener’s life, and listening airtime. While the dialectic voice confuses secu - Tyler’s crazy dream is today paying ‘You belong to me. This noose is just a to their songs make me feel empow - This year, Blurryface reached #3 in lar reporters, the message of salvation big dividends, not just in terms of leash. You must obey me.’” ered, not more sad. Their music also album sales nationwide, and the group carries through to their listeners. downloads and crowds, but also in The language is just the type of poet - made me realize I’m not alone.” nearly sold out two concerts at “When I first listened to their music I terms of souls. ry this generation relates to, but it’s also Interviews with secular media can be Madison Square Garden. was like, I’m not alone. I thought I was Their angst-riddled lyrics are res - unadulterated Bible message. The song misleading when it comes to Twenty Critics are scratching their heads the only one,” wrote Mattie on a fan site onating with Gen-Y’ers and Gen-Z’ers, hails from Jer. 17:9: “The heart is deceit - One Pilots. Tyler tells reporters that his about the band mates. Some have in August 2015. “Twenty One Pilots showing them a way to hope and faith. ful about all things and desperately songs are born from true insecurities, wanted to see a similitude with really did save my life in more ways than While “Stressed Out” is an innocu - wicked. Who can understand it?” and they take him at face value. Eminem’s struggle with demons. But one.” ous ditty about young adults yearning Tyler is giving a modern voice to The dark makeup on his hands and Eminem’s “Demon Inside” is darker Twenty One Pilots is a genre-meld - for the carefree days of childhood, other Pauline doctrine. The song echoes the neck on his current concert tour, Tyler and finds no hope. ing duo composed of vocalist Tyler songs on their two albums – Vessel and Roman longing for freedom from flesh - says, represents the oppressive insecuri - When a YouTube interviewer probed Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, both Blurryface – pack plenty of gospel ly desires, and Tyler breathes new life ties he feels. More likely, it represents if Tyler was being overly self-critical 27-year-olds from Ohio. They attended punch. into Paul’s paradox that death to sin is sin as part of the Blurryface persona when he called himself “messed up,” Five 14 Church (as in Matthew 5:14 — The duo signed with a secular label life in Christ and freedom from sin is he’s adopted as his Romans 7 alter ego. the young star dipped deep into the “You are the light of the world”) in New (Fueled by Ramen) and gets played obedience to Christ. “We’re always questioning things,” reasoning in the Book of Romans. Albany, just outside Columbus. Josh mostly on non-Christian radio. But In “Heavydirtysoul,” Tyler says, Josh told Rolling Stone. “But it’s safe to “I know I’m messed up. I think to now lives in Los Angeles. make no mistake. Though subtle at “Death inspires me like a dog inspires a say that we’re both Christians.” myself I should be able to control The band was formed when Tyler times, they are unequivocally Christian. rabbit. Can you save my heavy dirty Of the two, Josh came from a stricter myself,” Tyler responded. ditched basketball in the eleventh grade In the “Holding on to You” video, soul?” Christian household – and he rebelled “I look at a lamp and I decide that to become a musician. He tore through Tyler escapes the clutches of zombies. And in “Car Radio,” the singer expos - more as a teenager. “My parents almost I’m going to stand up and not hit that learning piano to bass and ukulele. “I’m taking over my body, back into es how sinners deaden internal pain sent me to a military school,” he told lamp. Why can’t I make decisions like “I had identity issues. I didn’t like control. It seems a lot like flesh is all I with meaningless lyrics put to a catchy Rolling Stone. “They didn’t know what that about everything in life. I’m not being the guy who played sports,” he got. Not any more, flesh out the door. I tune. to do with me, and I was always in going to get angry at my brother. I want says in a YouTube interview. “So I set up must’ve forgot, you can’t trust me… “There are things we can do, but detention. I never got into drugs or to be the best brother. Why can’t I do a microphone and a little studio. My You should take my life. You should from the things that work there are only alcohol, but I would yell at my parents what I want to do? That’s messed up. mom’s trying to do the dishes and she take my soul.” two. And from the two that we choose and just treat them terribly. Everything Something is broken in the way we live. hears her son screaming his head off Sinners who consider suicide when to do, peace will win and fear will lose,” was an argument. Looking back, they It’s proof that something is not right.” down in the basement trying to record lonely at night are encouraged to “fight Tyler sings. were trying their best.” The heavy reliance on the Bible was vocals, and she’s gotta be thinking, it. Take the pain, ignite it. Tie a noose “There’s faith and there’s sleep. We A turnaround in his relationship apparently lost on the interviewer. ‘What the heck is going on with him?’ around your mind loose enough to need to pick one please because faith is with his parents came when he moved That’s okay because the message is con - So they were really confused.” breathe fine. Tie it to a tree, and tell it, to be awake, and to be awake is for us to out and he shared some time with his necting with the youth. 18 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice

How Do I Know If My Parent Needs Home Care? By Carol Bradley Bursack may only want bathing and grooming Some agencies may charge different services, or you may want someone for rates for different services. You need to Most of us want to take care of our several hours of companionship and get this information up front. own families, so arriving at a decision help with errands. Everyone is different • What is the screening process for to hire a stranger to come into the in their needs. Some agencies only offer candidates? You want to know the home to help with the care of a loved specific blocks of time, while others are agency does a thorough background one can be difficult. more flexible. check and that the person can be Still, once people find a good agency • Will more than one person come to bonded and licensed. This also elimi - and regular caregivers to help provide my loved one's home? Be realistic in nates the problem of hiring someone care, they often wish they'd taken your expectations, but the care agency who may have a criminal past. An action earlier. should be able to provide the same agency should be ready and able to Is this the best option? people on a rotating basis so you and provide this information as well as It is a logical first step for someone your loved one can become familiar their certification status. Also ask for who needs help for a few hours a day or and comfortable with them. references and check them. when the family caregiver is at work or • What happens when the caregiver • What are the payment options, and otherwise unavailable. It is also a good doesn't show up? Everyone gets sick is there any financial help available? choice for elderly spouses, when and you wouldn't want a sick person The agency should be versed in what bathing and other heavy work is coming to the home. Is there backup payment help is available to their involved. Helping with the heavy lift - staff available? This is where rotating clients. Manylong-term care insurance ing, while the spouse offers emotional with a couple of different people is policies help pay for these services, support, is generally a workable option beneficial. although those funds would come with the agency and let them know one's needs, you may need to combine that helps people remain in their • Are they specially trained to work from the patient. However, if the your elder seems to have negative feel - agencies. homes for a longer period of time. with Alzheimer's or dementia patients? patient is on Medicaid, in some areas ings about that person. • What if I want to hire an independ - Even the government is getting wise While you may find an agency from this program will pay for a specific • Does the home care agency provide ent caregiver to come in? That may to the benefits that in-home assistance time to time that specializes in only amount of care. Ask the agency for medical services for physical therapy? work well. It does for many people. Be offers. Funding, including VA assis - dementia patients, unfortunately, that payment options and help in exploring Most in-home agencies offer what is aware that you will assume all employ - tance for veterans, is getting more is not the norm. However, agencies are available subsidies. Knowing what is called "custodial care." Custodial care is er responsibilities or work on a con - attention as our aging population increasingly aware that they need to available in your community is part of non-medical care such as bathing, tractor basis. You should do your own needs care. Government agencies are train their employees to work with their job. making snacks, running errands and background check unless you know the also waking up to the fact that people these patients. You should ask what • What if my elderly parent doesn't providing companionship. However, person you hire very well. staying at home longer is cheaper than they offer if you specifically want care like a certain aide? This happens, and some agencies provide medication In-home care can be a very satisfac - if they go to a nursing home as soon as for someone with Alzheimer's. You the agency should be willing to offer services, shots and other nursing tory way to help our elders stay in they need assistance. may even want to ask for certification different people for you to try. Again, duties. For this, they would need a their own homes longer. Be sure to Questions to ask the agency or at least some evidence of this train - be realistic. Your elder may just be mad skilled nurse. If your elder needs med - check independent professionals or Here are some questions to ask a ing in the form of references. about getting outside care and refuse to ical attention from an in-home service, agencies carefully. Ask for references potential home care agency: What are the costs? "like" anyone who comes to help. They you may want to look specifically for an and check them. Ask the questions • Is the agency licensed and bonded? • A big question, of course, is how may even refuse to let someone in the agency that provides both types of care. above and any others you may have. Does it provide insurance for their much do services cost? The rates will be house. Tell them that help is necessary, Physical therapy in the home would be You are hiring these people to care for employees, often known as worker's different depending on your commu - but that you are flexible about who is ideal for many elders. Unfortunately, a vulnerable loved one, so choose compensation? These requirements nity, however the charges will vary choden to provide it. However, if there that is still difficult to find, but not carefully, keep an eye on things, and vary by state. depending on the level of care your is one specific person who rubs your impossible. 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20 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice missed 5 cuts in a row and finally the last tournament before my wedding to facebook.com/ Heather, I focused on a book that Pastor ind us on Ron wrote called A Prayer that Moves metro voice news Heaven, about praising God in the tough acebook times, when your circumstances aren’t what you wished them to be and remain - ing thankful as you stand on God’s prom - ises alone. I finished 2nd that last weekend before our wedding and I was very grate - ful that God chose to bless and encourage me in such a special way, but it also made me realize that God has called me to the PGA TOUR, to teach me and train me and help me to use my gifts to glorify him. God is in it each day, over each shot, He is FAby BIen TCranHe JOChrisUt by theR way heN just deEeply cYared for the one who makes up the difference in and listened to me. He didn’t see the flaws my game to allow me to succeed. I grew up in a loving, Christian home in me, he saw the man that I could be, a I am currently in my 14th year on tour. and because of my love of the game of follower of Jesus that could live a fruitful God has taught me so much, brought me golf, it wasn’t long before golf became my life that mattered. That’s how God sees us through all the ups and downs. There have god. Like most kids who grow up in a through the person of Christ, he sees us been seasons of great success on the course Christian home, I began to doubt my faith for all of our potential. and great struggle, including debil - and experience other things when I itating back pain where I thought got out on my own in college. I my career was over. Through it all, knew that God should be more of a God always has something to teach factor in my life, but I was busy try - me. Looking back, his plan has ing to be a great college golfer and been perfect. God has blessed me pursuing other things. I soon real - with an incredibly supportive wife ized that I could either try to do life and amazing children. We are hon - on my own strength and abilities or ored and grateful to have a life filled I could live life with God’s help and with so much purpose as we desire grace. I had seen what going at it to use this platform to be an alone had done for me, a life full of encouragement to others. So many selfishness, pride, and a feeling of great friends and leaders in the never being satisfied. I was always faith have poured into me, encour - chasing the next thing that was sup - aging me along the way. I have posed to make me happy. learned to live in the present, I met my future wife, Heather, embrace the day and what lies and as our relationship grew, we decided My golf career took off and I made the ahead, and to rely on Jesus and his to start pursuing our faith together. Part of PGA TOUR after playing the mini-tours strength because that is when I am my God’s perfect plan for my life was placing and Nationwide for only 2-1/2 years. As a best. I focus on scripture when I play and an amazing man, Pastor Ron Mehl, in my rookie on the PGA TOUR, I instantly felt the devotional that we created has given life, who started to mentor and disciple accepted by the PGA TOUR bible study, me such life on the course. James 4:10 says, me. During the final years of his life as he led by Larry Moody, and the other believ - “when you bow down and admit your was losing his battle with leukemia, he ers on tour. However, things quickly start - dependence on me, I will lift you up and took the time to teach me many impor - ed to unravel for me as the weaknesses in give you honor.” That has really rung true tant truths that have shaped the man I am my game became exposed amidst the in my life — as my dependence grows on today. Pastor Ron showed me the love of pressure and competition on the tour. I Christ, my strength increases. Topeka Metro Voice ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______June 2016 • 21 home. This is one project that can scale up quickly, but it need not grow to extrava - gant proportions to make a noticeable dif - ference in your home’s value and Small-Scale Home Upgrades with a Big Impact appeal and offer a nice (Family Features) When it Outdated or dingy doors, or return on investment. comes to remodeling, there are doors that don’t reflect the Some lush vegetation dozens of ways to improve style of the rest of the home and cozy seating around a focal point, such as a make improvements for your your home’s overall value and and landscape can drag own enjoyment or seeking appeal without breaking the down your home’s appeal. fire pit, is a simple but effective entry point. As budget allows, ways to enhance your home’s bank. 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Expand livable space outdoors A backyard oasis that expands your property’s living area is a smart investment, no matter what cli - mate you call 22 • June 2016 ______MetroVoiceNews.com ______Facebook/MetroVoiceNews ______Topeka Metro Voice Northland Christian Church New Resident Church Guide 5 mi. east of Perry on Hwy 24, 13th & Phillips Rd. 1. The Great I AM Church 6. FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST Childrens Sunday School - 8:30 a.m. Breaking Traditions 1912 SW Gage, Topeka, KS Worship Service - 9:00 a.m. Non-Denominational 272-0443 www.fsbctopeka.org Contacts: Logan Barnett 785-597-5498, Pastor Cordell Fischer Sunday Services: Scott Bond 423-0406, Jack Snavely 760-3513 2523 SE Indiana 8:30 AM Traditional Worship (785) 861-0422 9:45 AM Bible study--all ages 13. WANAMAKER WOODS NAZARENE www.greatIAMchurch.com 11 AM Contemporary Worship Serving Christ - Loving People 3501 SW Wanamaker Rd • 273-2248 7. TOPEKA BAPTIST CHURCH Dr. L.D. Holmes, Sr. Pastor 2. CHRISTIAN CAVALRY “Finding NEW LIFE in CHRIST” www.wwnaz.org MINISTRIES INT. Sunday Worship 9:30 & 10:45am, 5pm Sun. Worship: 9am (Hymns) & 11 am Pastor Beaux Bryant ~ Sunday School for all ages ~ Children’s Worship 9 & 11 am c/o Seaman Baptist Church 4500 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka Sunday School 10 am, all ages 2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka Ks 66608 Sun. Evening Various Children’s Programs 785-224-5419 • www.church4bikers.org 785-862-0988 6 pm Life Groups; 6:30 pm Teen Service Sun. School 9:30 am www.topekabaptist.org Wed. 6:30 pm Adult & Teen Life Groups Sun. Service 10:45 am Wed. 6:30 pm Kids University Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm 8. WANAMAKER ROAD ~ Nursery care at all services ~ BAPTIST CHURCH 3. TOPEKA BIBLE CHURCH “Being and making disciples of Jesus Christ 15. OAKLAND UNITED METHODIST 1101 SW Mulvane St., Topeka by the power of the Gospel, to the glory of God” CHURCH 785-234-5545 2700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka 801 NE Chester, Topeka, KS 66616 Worship: 8:00 - 9:30 & 11am (785) 272-9323 www. wrbctopeka.com 235-1010 • [email protected] Sunday School & Bible Studies: Traditional Sunday Worship 10:30am & 6pm Shawn O'Trimble, Pastor Sunday School 9am • Wed. Prayer 7pm 9:30 & 11am Sunday School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am 2930 SE Tecumseh Road Adult Sunday School - Sun. 9:30am www.topekaharvest.vpweb.com www.discovertbc.com 9. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Children's worship time 10:30am Tecumseh, Kansas 66542 Sunday Worship: 10:30am Hear us on WREN Radio Sun. 10-11am 22. NEW CITY LIFE CHURCH 310 E 8th St (E. US 56 Hwy) 18. CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC Children's Sunday School: 10:30am 4. NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN Overbrook, KS; 785-665-7117 Like us on Facebook! Youth group 1st & 3rd Sundays 4-6pm 5221 SW West Drive CHURCH Elvin Dillard, Senior Pastor All are welcome - Come and see us! CHURCH Topeka, Kansas 66606 Voted 2015 Best Church in Topeka! Sunday Services - 10:00 am 3102 NW opeka Blvd., Topeka Sunday School 9 am; Worship 10 am 16. HOUSE OF THE LORD CHURCH 20. HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH 286-1204 www.gccinoverbrook.com 5973 SW 25th St. Pastor Kathy Crofford A Spirit-filled, Word-centered church Topeka, KS 66614 ● 273-0710 1937 NE Madison St, Wed. 6:15 pm: Children/Youth/ [email protected] 2531 SE Wittenberg Rd., Topeka Topeka, KS 66616 • 785-506-4594 23.EAST SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Adult programs Reconciliation: Sat 3-4pm Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Weekend Masses: Sat 4:30pm Pastor Dale Stockburger 4425 S.E. 29th St., 379-9933. Worship Sun. 8:00, 9:30 & 11am 10. LORD’S HOUSE CHURCH Wed. Prayer & Praise 7pm Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6:00pm www.northlandcctopeka.org 300 SW Roosevelt, Topeka KS 66606 Sunday 7:30, 9, 11am, 6pm Sunday Worship: 10 am and 6pm 785-266-LOVE (5683) www.ctktopeka.org AWANA Sunday at 5:45 p.m. Pastor Marilyn Hahn McGinnis J. Michael Borjon, Pastor Junior Church for kids: Sun 10am See our website for info on our 10 a.m. Sunday (Non-traditional Service) Fr. Mitchel Zimmerman, Pastor Wed. Evening Worship: 7pm 5. FAIRLAWN CHURCH OF THE Fr. Jaime Zarse, Associate Pastor Student Ministries & Kid City See “About Us” at our website 17. HIGHLAND HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN www.esbcks.org NAZARENE www.kawriverkeruv.com CHURCH 19. SEAMAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 21. HARVEST FAMILY FELLOWSHIP 730 SW Fairlawn Rd., Topeka, KS Questions? [email protected] Sunday Services: 8:30 and 10:00 AM Meets at 522 SW Polk Reach new residents (785) 272-6322 • www.FairlawnNaz.org 785-379-5642 Independent Christ-Centered Bible Church 785-220-5418 & seekers! Put your Sunday Worship: 10:40 am 12. BUCK CREEK COUNTRY CHURCH Jars of Clay Children's Center now open 2036 NW Taylor, Topeka, KS church info in this guide - Meeting at Buck Creek School House Pastor Rey Rodriguez Adult, Youth & Children’s Sun. School 9:15 Taking registrations: 785-379-9098 354-8777 • www.seamanchurch.com Sun. Worship 10 am Call 235-3340 for details.

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Don’t forget the First Friday Art Walk, a monthly event where the NOTO arts dis - trict enables visitors to enjoy arts, antiques, fine crafts, and flea market items. Entertainment is also available at many of the venues. North Topeka hosts First Friday like no other place in Topeka! Topeka Arts District has become an attraction to Art Lovers and History Buffs alike with beau - tiful scenes of art and history. The restau - rants, locally owned shops, art galleries and studios have become a favorite art walk destination. Two blocks of historic buildings are bubbling with artists, arts, crafts and cre - ative items to keep you entertained and wanting to bring a piece of the NOTO Arts District home with you. Other N. Topeka events upcoming: NOTO BLOCK PARTY - Jun. 3, 5- 9pm, 1110 North Kansas Ave. Featuring art displays, live music, food & drinks. Free. Sponsored by Kaw Valley Bank. 35% OFF Burgers! FOLK + AMERICANA – Jun. 3, J&J's Gallery, 917 N. Kansas Ave. Come join us for the First Friday Art walk in NOTO for Folk + Americana. Lorie Jo will be playing an acoustic set of originals and old coun - try covers while you peruse local art and other niknaks. MOTHER TERESA’S FARMERS MARKET - Saturdays 8:30-11:30am, Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church 2014 NW 46th St. SUMMERFEST - May 27, 3-11pm, Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St. Carnival games, inflatables, mechanical rides, used book sale, plant & garden sales, bake sale, raffle, food & entertainment, movie on the lawn. For info: 554-7308

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