Monday, June 29, marks the kick-off of the YWCA R.A.C.E. (Resource and Advocacy for Change and Equity) Committee diversity mural and art project. This project will be held at Highland Park High School pulling together over 100 students from the Topeka community. Student groups participating include the YWCA Adopt-a-School Program, YWCA Kids Quest Summer Adventure Camp, and students from Topeka’s first Freedom School.
This six week mural and art project will provide students from different backgrounds an opportunity to learn how differences are assets and not hindrances to working together. Each week, students will be exposed to different cultures, customs and traditions while working on the main mural. The mural will be a collage of different ethnicities, genders and abilities with words that encourage unity and diversity.
In addition to the mural that will be displayed at Highland Park High School, each student will participate in an individual art piece focused on “celebrating diversity” that will be displayed at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and the YWCA of Topeka.
“This project will give these students a sense of accomplishment partnered with a new appreciation for the arts,” said Lover Chancler, YWCA Racial Justice Director.
This mural and art project will also allow accessibility to the arts to families that may not otherwise have exposure. Of the students participating, at least half will be of low to moderate income families. Additionally, the mural will be located in at high school with at least 85% of its student population at or below the poverty line.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Farmer’s market crops up at your library
The recipe for a healthy diet can be found at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, and now the ingredients can be too! The library, in partnership with the Capital City Wellness Initiative, announces the launch of Monday Market @ your library•.
Licensed vendors will set up in our parking lot (10th and Garfield) from 7:30am–11:30am each Monday morning from July 6 to October 12.
The main goal of Monday Market is to increase access to fresh, locally grown, high-quality fruits, vegetables, herbs, whole grain products and honey.
Carol Mongold, library representative to the Capital City Wellness program, said the primary goal of the Monday Market is to encourage the estimated 35,000 employees who work within a 2-mile radius of the State Capitol to walk to the market and include fresh produce in their diets.
“Once again, we are looking at ways to better serve the community. A farmer’s market is a perfect extension of our library services. It has a natural tie in to our popular cookbook and health and wellness collections,” Mongold said. “Working in partnership, we are able to foster a healthier Topeka.
To our knowledge, we know of no other libraries that have offered that to their customers and neighbors, and we are so grateful we can.”
Monday Market @ your library• is part of Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Capital City Wellness program.
In response to the health-conscious environment we live in, the library offers a consumer health collection housed in the west wing. Our massive selection of cookbooks can be found in the library’s west wing in the 641.5s. The library also offers one-on-one appointments to discuss health and wellness with a consumer health librarian. Call 785-580-4555.
Licensed vendors will set up in our parking lot (10th and Garfield) from 7:30am–11:30am each Monday morning from July 6 to October 12.
The main goal of Monday Market is to increase access to fresh, locally grown, high-quality fruits, vegetables, herbs, whole grain products and honey.
Carol Mongold, library representative to the Capital City Wellness program, said the primary goal of the Monday Market is to encourage the estimated 35,000 employees who work within a 2-mile radius of the State Capitol to walk to the market and include fresh produce in their diets.
“Once again, we are looking at ways to better serve the community. A farmer’s market is a perfect extension of our library services. It has a natural tie in to our popular cookbook and health and wellness collections,” Mongold said. “Working in partnership, we are able to foster a healthier Topeka.
To our knowledge, we know of no other libraries that have offered that to their customers and neighbors, and we are so grateful we can.”
Monday Market @ your library• is part of Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Capital City Wellness program.
In response to the health-conscious environment we live in, the library offers a consumer health collection housed in the west wing. Our massive selection of cookbooks can be found in the library’s west wing in the 641.5s. The library also offers one-on-one appointments to discuss health and wellness with a consumer health librarian. Call 785-580-4555.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Who Says There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch?
The Roundabout Café at 21st and Urish in Topeka will be making another contribution to the economy by offering a free lunch with no purchase necessary on Tuesday, June 16, from 11 am to 2 pm.
The free lunch is also a thank you to all of the Roundabout’s loyal customers and hopefully some new ones. The free lunch will consist of ½ of our “World Famous” Chicken Salad sandwich and a bag of chips.
“I’ve had to be creative in bringing in customers,” Jill Bronaugh, Roundabout owner, said. “With the economy the way it is, I wanted to do something positive.”
The economy has been tough on everyone and the café would like to help in a small way.
“It makes people happy to get something of value for free, and it helps our business too.”
The Roundabout Café opened in February of 2008. In May, the construction of a roundabout at 21st and Urish was started and was not finished until the end of November that same year. Business dropped severely during the construction and is slowly starting to pick up.
The Roundabout Café serves breakfast and lunch and has daily specials. The hours of operation are 6:30 am to 3 pm.
The free lunch is also a thank you to all of the Roundabout’s loyal customers and hopefully some new ones. The free lunch will consist of ½ of our “World Famous” Chicken Salad sandwich and a bag of chips.
“I’ve had to be creative in bringing in customers,” Jill Bronaugh, Roundabout owner, said. “With the economy the way it is, I wanted to do something positive.”
The economy has been tough on everyone and the café would like to help in a small way.
“It makes people happy to get something of value for free, and it helps our business too.”
The Roundabout Café opened in February of 2008. In May, the construction of a roundabout at 21st and Urish was started and was not finished until the end of November that same year. Business dropped severely during the construction and is slowly starting to pick up.
The Roundabout Café serves breakfast and lunch and has daily specials. The hours of operation are 6:30 am to 3 pm.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Chamber Promotes China Trip
Topeka area business people, their families, colleagues and friends will have the opportunity to learn more about an important trading partner, China, during a nine-day tour sponsored by the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce next March to Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou.
There will be a free orientation session Thursday, June 18, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Ramada. Mr. Leo Liu, owner of Citslinc International, Inc., a California-based company that promotes economic growth and trade through cultural and business missions, will be present to answer questions and familiarize attendees with details of the trip. There is no charge to attend the orientation, but RSVP is requested by calling Marsha Sheahan at 234-2644. Anyone interested in the trip is invited to attend.
Participants will depart Friday, March 12, 2010, and return Saturday, March 20. The itinerary emphases Chinese history, culture and arts, and there will be bus tours through key economic development zones in two of the cities.
“Chinese business people build relationships first,” says Liu. “This cultural exchange is a great opportunity for Topeka’s current and future business leaders to learn more about China and to begin establishing the connections needed to successfully navigate the market.”
The trip is all-inclusive and costs $1,899 per person for double occupancy accommodations. Along with lodging, the fee covers round trip airfare from LAX to China, bus and air travel in China, three meals per day, English-speaking tour guides and entrance fees to tourist attractions.
Registration is open to the general public. Passports and travel visas are required, along with a non-refundable deposit of $200 at the time of registration. Full payment is required by December 1, 2009. Marketing partners include Jade Travel and Cruise Holidays.
“China has an economic growth strategy that we can learn from,” says Doug Kinsinger, president & CEO of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce. “They like the rest of the world, are searching for ways to keep momentum going given the economic downturn. For companies wanting to invest and do businesses there, the Chinese have specifically targeted the automotive, textile, technology and ship-building industries. The bio-medical, petro-chemical, finance and retail segments are also a primary trade focus.”
There will be a free orientation session Thursday, June 18, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Ramada. Mr. Leo Liu, owner of Citslinc International, Inc., a California-based company that promotes economic growth and trade through cultural and business missions, will be present to answer questions and familiarize attendees with details of the trip. There is no charge to attend the orientation, but RSVP is requested by calling Marsha Sheahan at 234-2644. Anyone interested in the trip is invited to attend.
Participants will depart Friday, March 12, 2010, and return Saturday, March 20. The itinerary emphases Chinese history, culture and arts, and there will be bus tours through key economic development zones in two of the cities.
“Chinese business people build relationships first,” says Liu. “This cultural exchange is a great opportunity for Topeka’s current and future business leaders to learn more about China and to begin establishing the connections needed to successfully navigate the market.”
The trip is all-inclusive and costs $1,899 per person for double occupancy accommodations. Along with lodging, the fee covers round trip airfare from LAX to China, bus and air travel in China, three meals per day, English-speaking tour guides and entrance fees to tourist attractions.
Registration is open to the general public. Passports and travel visas are required, along with a non-refundable deposit of $200 at the time of registration. Full payment is required by December 1, 2009. Marketing partners include Jade Travel and Cruise Holidays.
“China has an economic growth strategy that we can learn from,” says Doug Kinsinger, president & CEO of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce. “They like the rest of the world, are searching for ways to keep momentum going given the economic downturn. For companies wanting to invest and do businesses there, the Chinese have specifically targeted the automotive, textile, technology and ship-building industries. The bio-medical, petro-chemical, finance and retail segments are also a primary trade focus.”
Library Board of Trustees votes in new officers, welcomes new member
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library announces the addition of Topekan Bob Harder to the library’s Board of Trustees. Harder was appointed by the mayor and approved by the Topeka City Council. He will serve the unexpired term of a previous board member, which expires in 2011.
The board has also recently elected new officers. Michele Henry replaces Kerry Onstott Storey as the board’s new chairwoman. Dan Guenther will serve as the new vice-chair. Elizabeth Ross was elected secretary and Terry Kimes treasurer.
Onstott Storey was recently reappointed to the board by the mayor. Her new term will expire 2013.
Regular board meetings convene the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm.
The current Board of Trustees are Michele Henry, Dan Guenther, Terry Kimes, Elizabeth Ross, Karen Nicolay, Kerry Onstott Storey, Jim Rankin, Suzanne Robb, Melissa Masoner and Bob Harder.
The board has also recently elected new officers. Michele Henry replaces Kerry Onstott Storey as the board’s new chairwoman. Dan Guenther will serve as the new vice-chair. Elizabeth Ross was elected secretary and Terry Kimes treasurer.
Onstott Storey was recently reappointed to the board by the mayor. Her new term will expire 2013.
Regular board meetings convene the third Thursday of each month at 4 pm.
The current Board of Trustees are Michele Henry, Dan Guenther, Terry Kimes, Elizabeth Ross, Karen Nicolay, Kerry Onstott Storey, Jim Rankin, Suzanne Robb, Melissa Masoner and Bob Harder.
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