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By Emily DeShazeremily.deshazer@cjonline.com

Although endangered spe-cies and the dwindling number of elephants, gorillas, giraffes

and tigers and many other animals in the world can be

depressing to think about, the Topeka Zoo hopes to remind people that there still are things people can do to help the situation.

Saturday, May 16 is World Endangered Species Day, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the zoo — which is home to 13 endangered species — will have keeper chats, educational booths, scavenger hunts, face painting and more.

Dennis Dinwiddie, curator of education and conservation, says the problem isn’t unique to countries outside the United States — there are 59 species listed as threatened or endan-gered in Kansas.

The lifelong Topekan says one of the most important things people can do is not to buy, sell or trade products made from endangered spe-cies — especially abroad — to eliminate the demand for

animal products.Dinwiddie sat down to talk

with The Topeka Capital-Jour-nal to talk about what visitors to the zoo can expect on World Endangered Species Day and what people can do to help.

Q: What is one thing you will have at the zoo for World Endan-gered Species Day?

Dinwiddie: One of the big-gest challenges (endangered species) face is when people who travel overseas — where you can still purchase parts of those animals — travel back into the United States with them, not realizing, we hope, that you can’t have that and you shouldn’t have bought that in the first place because that’s an endangered species.

We’re going to have a border station up just like one you might find at an airport on the border re-entering the United States, and we’ll have our cus-toms agents who are checking the luggage. We provide the luggage that has things in it that aren’t legal to transport back to the United States. The kids or the guests become the border agents, and you have to find all of it, confiscate and explain why you had to con-fiscate it, and why that person should not have purchased it

while they were abroad.

Q: It seems like the most recent additions to the zoo have been endangered species — the painted dogs and the tigers come to mind. Why is that?

Dinwiddie: Our zoo’s mission statement is that we enrich the community through education and conservation. A big part of that is including species that are in need of conservation, for several reasons. First of all, there’s the education aspect of it. For example, you can’t bond with or decide to love a painted dog or giraffe if you’ve never seen one. All the pictures in the world won’t do what stand-ing and looking at one eye-to-eye will do, and then that makes more people concerned with the conservation of that species.

Like all zoos, we are also becoming involved with the field studies and the field research that is actually hands-on, boots-on-the-ground work to actually save those species. Our painted dogs, for example, provided genetic material that was then transported back to the field to be utilized in order to widen the genetics within the species in the field. So hav-

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Topeka Zoo to participate in World Endangered Species Day

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Dennis Dinwiddie, curator of education and conservation at the Topeka Zoo, says while endangered species is a serious situation, there is hope and there are steps people can take to help them all over the world.

Saving species can start at home ‘‘We have endangered species in our country, and we have endangered

species right here in our state. It’s important we give them the attention they need to preserve those species.”DENNIS DINWIDDIE

MEET YOURNEIGHBOR

WED MAY 13Topeka West Rotary Club, 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, Hy-Vee (second-floor conference room), S.W. 29th and Wanamaker. Information: Rick Ryan, 249-9000 or president@topekawestrotary.com.

Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday (rain or shine), May 13, Kansas Statehouse (south lawn), S.W. 10th between Har-rison and Jackson. Continues through Oct. 14.

Better Breather’s Club, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, Pulmonary & Sleep Associates, 515 S.W. Horne. A support group for people with COPD and other chronic lung diseases. Information: Susie, 234-5480.

Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 (rain date May 20), Kansas Statehouse (south lawn), S.W. 10th between

Harrison and Jackson. Health and wellness organizations and busi-nesses providing free information, resources, interactive activities and health and wellness screenings.

Storytime with Mrs. Marj, 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561.

Open Stitch, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Fairlawn Plaza Mall (Yak ’n Yarn), S.W. 21st and Fair-lawn. Guests welcome. Information: 272-9276.

Topeka Healing Rooms, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Restoration House, 2213 S.W. 10th. Affiliated with the International Association of Heal-ing Rooms. Information: 221-6589 or www.topekahealingroom.com.

Community Resources Council: Celebrating 90 years in the commu-nity, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Avondale East NET Center, 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Information: Leah, crcinfo@crcnet.org or 233-1365.

Retailers Meeting (ages 21 and older), 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, call for location. Information resources and tools for loss preven-tion officers and business managers to deter criminal activity and help protect customers and employees. Information: 266-4606.

Medicare Educational Seminar, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2951 S.W. Woodside Drive. Learn the basics of Medicare and all of its options. Seminars are designed for those becoming eligible for Medicare as well as those considering making a change during open enrollment. Presented by Century Health Solu-tions, a division of Stormont-Vail HealthCare. Information: 233-1816 or info@century-health.com.

National Night Out Against Crime planning meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Room 101C), 1515 S.W. 10th. Neigh-borhood groups will meet with Safe Streets and its partners to plan this year’s events on Saturday, Aug. 8. Information: Safe Streets, 266-4606.

Soroptimist International of To-peka, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Visitors wel-come. Information: Gretchen Gleue Woody, 221-0501, or info@soropti-misttopeka.org.

Flint Hills Touring A’s Club, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Baker’s Dozen, 4310 S.W. 21st. Club is a charter member of the Model A Ford Club of America. Guests welcome.

Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (second floor), 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: powerspeak-ers@gmail.com.

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{ PICK OF THE WEEK

FARMERS MARKETSIt might not be peak season yet, but it’s still a good

time to check out a farmers market: Capitol Midweek Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to

noon Wednesday (rain or shine), weekly through Oct. 14, Kansas Statehouse (south lawn), S.W. 10th between Harrison and Jackson.

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (rain or shine), weekly through Nov. 1, S.W. 12th and Harrison.

Monday Farmers Market, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, weekly through Oct. 19 (except May 25 and Sept. 7), Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (parking lot), S.W. 10th and Washburn.

NET Reach Neighborhood Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, first and third of the month through August, Avondale East NET Center (back parking lot), 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd.

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They may be submitted by email to news@cjonline.com; by mail or in person to The Topeka Capital-Journal, attention CJ Extra Calendar, 616 S.E. Jefferson, Topeka, KS 66607 (there is an after-hours drop box at the main entrance); or by fax to (785) 295-1230.

Events that require advance notification or reservations will be listed separately as space allows. Events also will be added to our online calendar at cjonline.com.

Fundraisers featuring athletic activities, such as baseball, soft-ball, basketball, golf, running and/or walking, will appear in the weekly Recreation Calendar published in the Sports section on Tuesday (see Rec Calendar for details).

All area codes are (785) unless otherwise noted.

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THU MAY 14Southwest Topeka Kiwanis Club, 7 a.m. Thursday, May 14, The Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South. Speaker: Dale Jirik, on George Washington, The Greatest Patriot.

Capital City Networking Group, 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Jayhawk Tower, S.W. 7th and Jackson.

Topeka Genealogical Society Family Tree Maker and Computer Genealogy SIG meeting, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, TGS Library, 2712 S.E. Indiana. Public welcome.

Cub Club Crafters, 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561.

Topeka Women’s Connection A Little Bit Western luncheon and style show, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Capitol Plaza Hotel (Emerald room), 1717 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Speaker: Paula Abbot, cowgirl from Texas. Western fashion show: Dillard’s. Music: Donna Shelite. Cost: $14.50. Reservations (by Monday, May 11): Ann, 266-1522.

Topeka Networking Council, 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 14, Lawyers Title (meeting room in the back), 5715 S.W. 21st. Visitors welcome by calling (785) 466-6169 or (913) 735-7832 by the day before.

Heartland Toastmasters, noon Thursday, May 14, Topeka and Shaw-nee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Guests welcome. Information: 232-2836.

Rotary Club of Topeka, noon Thursday, May 14, Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, S.E. 6th and Madi-son. Information: Roger Aeschliman, 267-8782.

Community Action Inc. board of directors meeting, 5:30 p.m. Thurs-day, May 14, Swygart Center, 621 S.E. Swygart. Information: 235-9561.

Meadowlark Toastmasters, 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.

Topeka Mustang Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14 (note date change), Laird Noller Ford, 2245 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Prospective members welcome. Information: 640-2230 or powr-cat911@aol.com.

FRI MAY 15

Sex Addicts Anonymous Topeka Chapter men’s group, 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, May 15, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 S.W. 17th. Open to all men seeking help, but closed to visi-tors. Information: (785) 200-3450, saatopeka@gmail.com or https://saa-recovery.org/.

Kid’s Drum Circle with Mr. Bill, 11 a.m. Friday, May, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561.

Downtown Topeka Optimist Club, noon Friday, May 15, Top of the Tower, 534 S. Kansas Ave.

Free blood pressure check, 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, Shawnee County Health Agency’s Central Park office, 1534 S.W. Clay. No appointment necessary.

Celebrate Recovery (for adults 18 and older), meal 6 p.m., program 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, First Southern Baptist Church (enter off parking lot), 1912 S.W. Gage Blvd. Meal cost: Freewill offering. Child care available for 6th grade and younger 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Informa-tion: www.crtopekaks.org.

Collectors of Ah’s Hallmark Orna-ment Club, 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 272-4407.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), sign-in 8:30 a.m., meeting 9 a.m. Friday, May 15, Countryside United Methodist Church (use north entrance), 3221 S.W. Burlingame. First visit is free. Information: (800) 932-8677 or www.tops.org.

SAT MAY 16Wakarusa Lodge Pancake Feed, 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 10126 S. Jordan Road, Wakarusa.

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (rain or shine), May 16, S.W. 12th and Harrison. Continues through Nov. 1. Information: http://on.fb.me/1BOH7Q4, lanebetty4@yahoo.com or 249-4704.

Auburn Cemetery Cleanup Project, 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, Auburn Cemetery (west of town on 89th Street), Auburn. Volunteers of all ages needed to do general cleanup

and landscaping; bring your own equipment. Hosted by the Auburn Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 117. Information: 608-4288.

Child Safety Seat inspections, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16, Dil-lions (parking lot), 2010 S.E. 29th. Certified technicians will instruct drivers on how to properly install child safety seats and boosters, and check installed seats. Information: Beto Chabarria, 235-9296.

Topeka Cemetery Cleanup Project, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Topeka Cemetery, S.E. 10th and California. Volunteers of all ages are needed to mow, trim and do general cleanup; Bring your own equipment. Light lunch will follow. Information: 224-0446 or kab@kabtopsh.org.

Llama Llama visits The Toy Store, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 5300 S.W. 21st. Meet and greet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; story and craft time at noon. Information: 273-0561.

Topeka Nar-Anon Family Group, for families and friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction, noon to 1:15 p.m. Satur-day, May 16, 1005 S.W. 10th (next to Oxford House). Information: www.naranonmidwest.org.

SUN MAY 17Topeka Crochet Guild, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Information: 267-5404.

Duke Mason Concert, 2 p.m. Sun-day, May 17, Christ the King Church, 5973 S.W. 25th (at Wanamaker). Freewill offering will benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Singles with Spirit, 6:30 p.m.

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{ VOLUNTEERING

CEMETERY CLEANUPIn preparation for Memorial Day, Topeka Cem-etery and Auburn Cemetery are seeking volun-teers of all ages to help with cleanup projects on Saturday, May 16. The Auburn event starts at 8 a.m. at the cemetery at S.W. 89th and Hodges Road (call 608-4288 for more information). Topeka Cemetery’s event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (with a light lunch to follow) at S.E. 10th and California (224-0446 or kab@kabtopsh.org). Volunteers need to bring their own equipment. Find more volunteer opportunities at VolunteerTopeka.com.

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C A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RSunday, May 17, Countryside United Methodist Church (use north en-trance), 3221 S.W. Burlingame Road. Adult singles group. New members of all faiths welcome. Information: 817-5530.

Topeka Treasure Hunters Club Na-tional Open Hunt (replaces regular meeting), City Park, Hoyt.

MON MAY 18Monday Farmers Market, 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (parking lot), S.W. 10th and Wash-burn. Visit the library booth for a free fun kid craft. Continues through Oct. 19 (except May 25 and Sept. 7).

Kid’s Drum Circle with Mr. Bill, 11 a.m. Monday, May 18, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Information: 273-0561.

Active Primetimers luncheon (for

ages 50-plus), 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, Ramada West, 605 S.W. Fair-lawn. Reservations: Elsie, 224-5333.

Kiwanis Club of Topeka, noon Monday, May 18, Jayhawk Tower (Florentine Room), 700 S.W. Jackson. Program: Julie Ford, superintendent of Topeka USD 501, and recognition of the Kiwanis Foundation Scholar-ship recipients. Guests welcome. Information: Rita, 249-9720.

Topeka Lions Club, noon Monday, May 18, McFarland’s Restaurant, 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Visitors welcome.

Oakland Neighborhood Improve-ment Association, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 18, Oakland Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Meeting to update neighbors on current and future events and issues affecting neighborhood.

M.S. and Friends, 6:30 p.m. Mon-day, May 18, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (enter through east door), 2021 S.W. 29th.

Acappella Unlimited, 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Seaman Congrega-

tional Church, 2036 N.W. Taylor. New female members welcome. Informa-tion: www.acappellaunlimited.com.

Topeka Chapter of Kansas Equal-ity Coalition, 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4775 S.W. 21st. Anyone interested in equality is welcome to attend.

Topeka Healing Rooms, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 18, Faith Family Life Center (enter on north side of build-ing), 3710 N. Topeka Blvd. Affiliated with the International Association of Healing Rooms. Information: 221-6589 or www.topekahealingroom.com.

Capital City Barbershop Chorus, 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, West Side Baptist Church, S.W. 4th and Fillmore. New members and guests welcome. Information: 273-9514, capitalcitychorus@cox.net or http://capitalcitychorus.com/.

TUE MAY 19Sunrise Optimist Club, 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, Optimist Club Activ-ity Building, 720 N.W. 50th. Guests welcome. Information: Gary Slimmer, 246-1291.

Veterans’ Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center (Building 3, first floor, Room A-101), 2200 S.W. Gage Blvd. Information: 350-4386.

Music & Moving with Singing Sarah, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, The Toy Store, 5300 S.W. 21st. Informa-tion: 273-0561.

Executive Connections Referral Group luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, McFarland’s (lower level), 4133 S.W. Gage Center Drive. Bring business cards and network. Information: www.partner4leads.com/group/activity/925/Executive-Connections.

Emotions Anonymous Topeka Chapter, noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May

19, Grace Episcopal Cathedral (enter north courtyard door), 701 S.W. 8th. Twelve-step spiritual recovery program open to anyone who wants to become emotionally well. Informa-tion: Sharon, 633-7764, newhopeea@gmail.com or EmotionsAnonymous.com.

Kiwanis Club of North Topeka, noon Tuesday, May 19, Commu-nity Bank, N.W. US-24 highway and Rochester Road. Guests welcome. Information: 233-8862.

Metropolitan Topeka Airport Authority work session and board meeting, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, MTAA Administrative Office at Topeka Regional Airport, 6510 S.E. Forbes Ave. Public welcome. Information: 862-2362 or http://www.mtaa-tope-ka.org/about/board-agendas.

NET Reach Neighborhood Farm-ers Market, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Avondale East NET Center (back parking lot), 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Markets are held the first and third Tuesday of the month through August.

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C A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RTopeka Science Cafe, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, The Lazy Toad (Ultra Lounge), 5331 S.W. 22nd Place, Suite 2.

Healing After Loss to Suicide (HEALS), Topeka Area, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Stormont-Vail HealthCare (Pozez Building), 1505 S.W. 8th. Support group for family and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Information: Sandy, 249-3792 or sreams67@gmail.com.

Flint Hills Harmony Sweet Ade-lines, 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Westside Baptist Church, 1008 S.W. 4th. Women who love to sing are invited to attend. Information: Nancy, 608-8616.

Catholic Singles Fellowship, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Men-ninger Room), 1515 S.W. 10th. New members of all faiths welcome. Infor-mation and reservations: 249-7037.

Topeka Gem and Mineral Society, Fossil Special Interest Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Baker’s Dozen, 4310 S.W. 21st. Information: www.topekagemandmineral.org.

Topeka IBD Meetup Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Includes discussion of the stock market and investment strat-egy, particularly using the techniques of William O’Neil and the Investors Business Daily newspaper (www.investors.com). Information: Tony Mattivi, awmattivi@me.com.

Adoption Concerns Triangle of Topeka, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, New Hope Methodist Church, 2915 S.W. 8th. Adoptees, birth family members, adoptive family members and adoption professionals welcome. Information: Marilyn, 235-6122, waugh5@cox.net or www.adoption-concernstriangle.webs.com.

LOOKING AHEADJuvenile Corrections Advisory Board, 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Shawnee County Community Corrections (third floor conference room), 712 S. Kansas Ave. Parking available at Park N Shop Garage, 615 S.E. Quincy. Information: Marianne Vilander, 251-7809 or marianne.vilander@snco.us, or Ed O’Rear, 251-7811 or edward.orear@snco.us.

Managers of Volunteer Engage-ment, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, Easter Seals Capper Founda-tion, 3500 S.W. 10th. Information: Suz McIver, 232-2044 or smciver@midlandcc.org.

Innovative Networking Group of Topeka, 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Carlos O’Kelly’s 3425 S. Kansas Ave. Speaker: Lee Hanner, with Confectionary Disas-ters. Guests welcome. RSVP on Face-book. Information: www.INGTopeka.com.

NAIFA Topeka, 11:30 a.m. Wednes-day, May 20, Golden Corral, 1601 S.W. Wanamaker. Information: Kathy Crome, 246-1353.

National Alliance on Mental Illness and Depression and Bipolar Sup-port Alliance combined meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Valeo, 330 S.W. Oakley. Information: 228-2250.

Topeka Area Water Garden Soci-ety, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site, 124 N.W. Fillmore. Visitors wel-come.

Woman’s Club of Topeka, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Speakers: Jo Miller, Memorial Service, and Jennifer Marsh, Dream Rockets Art Program. Luncheon to

follow. Guests welcome. Reserva-tions (by Tuesday morning, May 19): 273-6978.

Westar Energy/Kansas Gas Ser-vice/ONEOK retirees luncheon, 11 a.m. (lunch at 11:30) Thursday, May 21, Golden Corral, 1601 S.W. Wana-maker. Information: Gerri, 986-6242.

AT&T/SBC Lifetime Member Pioneer luncheon and business meeting, 11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 21, Coyote Canyon, 1251 S.W. Ashworth Place. New members welcome. Infor-mation: Virginia, 865-6165.

Substance Abuse Task Force, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Kansas Children’s Service League, 3545 S.W. 5th. Public welcome. Information: www.safestreets.org or 266-4606. 6th annual Wounded Warriors Family Support High Five Tour 2015, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Laird Noller Ford, 2245 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Public is invited to sign one of two mobility-equipped Ford vehicles to show their support for military families. Information: www.HighFiv-eTour.com.

Topeka Sunflower Lions Club, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Perkins Restaurant, 1729 S.W. Wanamaker. Information: Vern, 272-6102 or vlfailor@gmail.com.

Topeka Gem & Mineral Society, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, Stoffer Science Hall (Room 138), Washburn University. Information: www.topeka-gemandmineral.org.

Ride 4 The Fallen, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Topeka Veterans Administration Hospital, 2200 S.W. Gage. Benefit for Military Veteran Project. Cost: $25. Registration: http://bit.ly/1DB4y0c. Information: HRC@KsExpo.com or www.mili-taryveteranproject.org.

Spiritual Practices for Living

with Depression workshop, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 23, Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 S.W. 8th. Sharon Highberger, author of “Dancing with Depression,” with an introduction to helpful practices for living. Information: 633-7764.

113th annual Overbrook Rural High School alumni banquet, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, Overbrook United Methodist Church, 1005 N. Maple St. Honored classes: 1965, 1955, 1945, 1940 and 1935. All ORHS students, teachers, staff members and their guests are welcome to at-tend. Cost: $15 per person. Reserva-tions and payment due by Saturday, May 16, to assure adequate food and seating. Reservations: ORHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 277, Overbrook, KS 66524. Information: 836-7621.

Fire Breathin’ Silverbacks’ 2nd an-nual Cookout for Cans, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Hillcrest Commu-nity Center, 1800 S.E. Iowa. Bounce house, ice cream, candy, music, food, games, face painting and prizes. Information: 383-9652.

Topeka Unit NAACP general meeting, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, 1515 S.E. Monroe. Public welcome. Information: 266-3212.

100th annual Powhattan High School alumni banquet, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Kickapoo Nation School, Powhattan. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Meal cost: $13 ($15 at door). Checks: Powhattan Alumni Association. Reservations (by Tues-day, May 12): Box 81, Powhattan, KS 66527.

Capital City Lacers bobbin lace and tatting group, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, Fairlawn Plaza Mall (Yak ’n Yarn), S.W. 21st and Fair-lawn. Guests welcome. Information: 272-9276.

Topeka PC Users Club Group, After Lunch Bunch, 1 p.m. Monday, May 25,

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 6130 S.W. 17th. Information: 273-1324.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 25, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th. Infor-mation: 228-2250.

The Compassionate Friends sup-port group for bereaved parents and siblings, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 25, Most Pure Heart of Mary Church (Formation Room), 3601 S.W. 17th. Information: Susan, 272-4895 or www.tcftopeka.org.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment retirees, 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. program Tuesday, May 26, Kanza Cafe, 2701 S.W. East Circle Drive South (one block north of S.W. 6th and MacVicar). Information: Steve, 478-0126.

Randel Ministries mobile food distribution, 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, Family of God Church (west park-ing lot), 1231 N.E. Eugene. No ID or proof of income required. First-come, first-served. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Information: 234-1111 or www.randelministries.com.

PRN Home Health and Hospice Bereavement Group, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Thornton Place Independent Living (second floor chapel), 2901 S.W. Armstrong. For persons who have lost family mem-bers or loved ones. Information: Ron Hillis, (800) 222-6344.

Kansas Capital Quilters Guild, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 S.W. West Drive. Visitors welcome. Information: www.kscapitalquilters.com.

National Alliance on Mental Illness social hour, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Classic Bean, Fairlawn Plaza, S.W. 21st and Fairlawn.

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The Wounded Warriors Family Support “High Five Tour 2015” will be in To-peka on Thursday, May 21 at Laird Noller Ford, 2245 S.W. Topeka.

The 17-week tour visits communities throughout the nation in an attempt to rally support for wounded American military ser-vice members and their families. Using the theme “Mobility is Freedom,” the tour features two mobility-equipped vehicles — a 2015 Ford Explorer and a 2015 Ford F-150 — on which visitors are encouraged to write message of support and gratitude for veterans and their families.

The program is designed to provide grant money to help combat-wounded vet-erans purchase Ford vehi-cles that can be adapted to suit their invididual mobil-ity needs.

Second workshop on poverty June 16

Registrations are being accepted for the second an-nual Topeka Community Conversation on Poverty scheduled for June 16 at Washburn University.

Organized by the Ame-riCorps VISTA office of Washburn’s Center for Community and Civic En-gagement, as well as indi-vidual Topeka residents, the event is a day-long op-portunity for participants to receive and share ideas, as well as discuss ways to reduce poverty in Topeka.

The event employs an “un-conference” style in which participants set the

day’s agenda through a democratic brainstorming and voting process. The day commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of VISTA.

Registration is free to those who have financial need, and $20 for all others. Registration is available online at www.washburn.edu/tccop. Individuals also can donate scholarships from that page. Lunch will be provided for all partici-pants.”

“We want to gather as many people in the poverty arena as possible, put them in the same room, and get them to talk to one anoth-er,” said Mikki Burcher, a lead TCCOP organizer. “We need to keep this go-ing.”

Organizers said last year’s event brought to-gether more than 150 peo-ple from all walks of life and identified more than 20 priorities to be addressed.

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C A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RC A L E N D A RTopeka Rose Show, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library (Marvin Audito-rium), 1515 S.W. 10th. Sponsored by the Topeka Rose Society. Free. Public entries accepted from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Informa-tion: 232-6292.

Tractor Safety Training for ages 14-15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, Pomona Community Center, Pomona. Class is required for those who want to operate tractors on farms other than their parents’. Youth age 13 can take training but can’t be certified until they turn 14. Cost: $6. Information and pre-registration (required by Friday, May 22): Lyndon Extension office, 828-4438; Ot-tawa Extension office, 229-3520; Garnett Extension office, 448-6826; or by email-ing rschaub@ksu.edu, dhibdon@ksu.edu or sblocker@ksu.edu.

Rossville High School all-school reunion, dinner and dance, Saturday, June 6. Information: 584-6335 or 584-6315.

Topeka West High School Class of 1965 50th reunion, Oct. 2-4. Information: Roger, 640-5596 or rogerlunderwood1@sbcglobal.net.

CAMPSYoung Aviators Education Classes for ages 8-12, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 1-4, July 6-9 and Aug. 3-6, Combat Air Mu-seum at Forbes Field, 6700 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Cost: $50 per student for four days of classes. Limited to 20 students per class on a first-come, first-served basis. Information and reservations: 862-3303 weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

iCan Bike Camp for ages 8 and older with disabilities, 12:30 p.m., 2:05 p.m. or 3:40 p.m., June 1-5, Central Park Com-munity Center, 1534 S.W. Clay. Cost: $100

(scholarship assistance available). Space is limited to six per 75-minute session. Volunteers needed to assist in camp. Information and registration: 272-4060, intake@escfks.com or www.capper.easterseals.com.

Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office Youth Academy for youths entering grades 6-8 next fall, June 8-12 at Seaman High School or June 15-19 at Shawnee Heights High School. Space is limited to 50 stu-dents. Application deadline is May 22 and can be mailed or delivered to the Shaw-nee County Sheriff’s Office, Community Services Unit, 320 S. Kansas, Suite 200. Information: Community Services Unit, 251-2200 or www.shawneesheriff.org.

TDC Learning Centers summer camps for children ages 3-5: All About Me, June 15-19; Bubble Party, June 22-26; Splish Splash, July 6-10; and Ready or Not, Here I Come, July 13-17. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Highland Park Parent-Child Learning Center, 2424 S.E. California. Costs: $10 one-time enrollment fee; $50 per week, per child. Information: 274-6015 or 272-5051.

Summer Leadership Camp for girls entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grades, June 12-14, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 4200 S. 4th St., Leaven-worth. Cost: $125. Information and regis-tration (by Friday, May 1): (816) 718-2660, vickil@scls.org or www.scls.org.

BRIEFLYFree bus rides for senior passengers (ages 65 and older) will be offered by Topeka Metro during the month of May. For more information, call 783-7000 or visit www.topekametro.org.

The Topeka Metro’s Kids Ride Free summer program will run from Saturday, May 15, through Aug. 15. Kids through age 18 can ride Topeka Metro fixed-route buses for free. For route information, call 783-7000 or visit www.topekametro.org.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library’s Summerfest 2015 registration is open for all ages at http://tscpl.org/summerfest. Reading tracking will begin on Monday, May 25. For a list of Summerfest activities, visit http://bit.ly/1GPMQrJ.

The Topeka and Shawnee County Pub-lic Library will be resurfacing its parking lots over the next several weeks, result-ing in fewer available parking spaces through June 2.

The Topeka Human Relations Commis-sion is seeking nominations for the Troy Scroggins Award through Friday, May 29. Awards are presented to deserv-ing individuals and organizations for their efforts to ensure fair and equal rights to all citizens of Topeka. For nomination information and forms, call 368-3606 or visit http://bit.ly/1E9ZtwX.

The 20th annual Washburn University Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition entry deadline is midnight Sunday, May 31. The contest is open to sculptors at least 18 years of age. Infor-mation: www.washburn.edu/sculpture.

The Latino Leadership Collaborative Workshop application deadline is 3 p.m. Monday, June 1. Applications and infor-mation are available at www.llcofks.org/program or llcofKS@gmail.com.

The NOTO ArtsPlace June Workshop with mosaic muralist Isaiah Zagar will be June 6-9. This hands-on workshop will create a ceramic mural in NOTO Arts Dis-trict. Space is limited for students (June 6-7) and apprentices (June 6-9). For more information, visit www.notoartsplace.com or email ddsnethen@att.net.

The Aaron Douglas Art Fair submission deadline is midnight Friday, July 31. For more information, visit www.aarondoug-lasartfair.com.

Midland Care is offering grief sup-port for all ages, including children and teenagers. For more information, call 232-2044.

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A Renaissance of American Responsibility rally on civic involvement was held May 6 at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. The event was led by ROAR executive director Michael Ryan, a former reporter and editorial page editor for The Topeka Capital-Journal and currently the editorial page editor of the Augusta Chronicle in Augusta, Ga. Local speakers included Roger Aeschliman, Garry Cushinberry, Constancio Garay, Melissa Jarboe, Gregg Ireland, Pedro Irigonegaray and Catherine Ramshaw.

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ing those species here provides the education value. It also provides the support to all the field research that’s being done to save the species.

Q: What can people do to help endangered species?

Dinwiddie: We can help from right here in the middle of the country and save the species around the globe — for example, some of the most simple things (like) ivory. Don’t buy, sell or trade ivory, period. Every time you buy an ivory item, there’s a good chance it made it into

the country illegally and that it should not be here. And when-ever you purchase an ivory item, whoever brought it in has to go get more, which means from another elephant.

Many reptile products are illegal and many of them are taken from endangered reptiles species. So what’s the solution? Don’t buy reptile products. You can do the outward and open support, such as contributions directly to organizations that are saving those species, or there are other things you can do, which is basically don’t become part of the problem.

Don’t make those purchases,

and that will help us eliminate the market for those items. And once we eliminate the market, we can eliminate the demand for those animal parts that are providing for that market.

Q: What’s important for people to understand about endangered species?

Dinwiddie: I think one of the most important things for people to understand, that we often find through our conversa-tions with them (and) they don’t understand, is it is not a hopeless situation. All too often, when you hear about endangered species, you hear so much bad

news about it that people just kind of throw their hands up and think there’s no way I can make a difference here, but there really is. I’m not just referring to donating to organizations that help with that, but reducing our use of plastics (and) making sure our plastics don’t end up in our oceans.

For example, if a plastic bag hits the Kansas River, it can travel all the way out to the Gulf of Mexico and out to sea where it will probably be eaten by a sea turtle that mistakes it as a jellyfish, their favorite food. We can save species all around the world by actions we take

right here in the middle of the country.

Q: Anything else?Dinwiddie: It’s also important

to remember that endangered species aren’t just something that happens over there, wher-ever there is — Africa, Asia, the ocean or something like that. We have endangered species in our country, and we have endangered species right here in our state. It’s important we give them the attention they need to preserve those species.

Contact Emily DeShazer at (785) 295-1245 or @DeShazerphotog on Twitter.

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Neighborhood groups interested in participating in the National Night Out 2015 are invited to attend an organizational meet-ing Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 101C of the Topeka and Shawnee

County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.

The meeting will dis-cuss ideas and resources for neighborhood organiz-ers putting together the evening activities for the nationwide event sched-uled for Saturday, Aug. 8, that brings together neigh-

bors in an anti-crime ini-tiative. Officials with the Topeka Police Department and the Shawnee County’s Sheriff’s Office try to at-tend as many different events as is possible.

“A good neighbor is one of the best crime preven-tion tools you will find,”

said Kristi Pankratz, di-rector of the Safe Streets program that is among the event’s organizers.

Organizers said the city and county attendance in 2014 included an es-timated 9,000 persons representing 63 neighbor-hoods.

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