Greetings, Our commitment to educate and advocate across the state on voting no to the constitutional amendment vote in August was successful! Many thanks to our informed voters for their diligence in lifting their voices for the benefit of our state. And as if the voting process on the constitutional amendment in August wasn’t enough,… Read more »
The month of July was extremely active for the league. We attended a “field trip” to Constitution Hall, which recently opened. While there, we learned about the history and significance of the history in relation to Bleeding Kansas and the role that Topekans played in authoring the Topeka Constitution. The hall offered tours and opportunities… Read more »
This month’s President’s Perspective is guest-authored by Co-President Elect Lissa Staley. Greetings! I hope you will take a few minutes to read the updates below, and pick at least one as a chance to get more engaged. Will you sign up for a committee? Download the Point app and sign up for a volunteer event… Read more »
Greetings and Merry May to you, I hope you are getting your personal spring cleaning underway by looking at things that have not served you well through indifference, lack of empathy, or unfulfillment because you deserve to be a part of an energy that embraces you, fights for you, your family’s democracy, your well-being, and… Read more »
Greetings and Happy April, I hope you enjoyed celebrating in some way the Women History Month in March. It is so enriching to know how much women have contributed and continue to contribute in this state, country and world. Thank you for your contribution! It goes without saying that legislative bills passed by the Election… Read more »
Greetings and Merry March, These few months have been a full whirlwind trying to stay abreast of the large volume of legislative bills regarding elections (or more appropriately given the nature of the majority of bills introduced, non-election bills)! The legislature is trying to wrap up this session by the end of March so they… Read more »
Greetings and Happy Valentine’s Month, You each are loved for what you do to make our world a better place. Who would think that such efforts would become challenging but we continue to face negative energy every day. We must stay resilient in strengthening our democracy or it shall fade; we must stay purposeful in… Read more »
Greetings and Happy New Year 2026🎉 Members of our city management team ( Dr. Robert Perez and Mr. Avery Moore) joined us as Tuesday Topic speakers in December and shared many interesting updates on their strategic processes. Perez shared points on the upcoming budget and how the city is looking at creative options for flexible… Read more »
Greetings! If you thought the Topeka and Shawnee County library primarily offers books, no doubt you were totally surprised by the Executive Director, Marie Pyko’s, Tuesday Topics presentation! From converting VHS tapes to digital devices and arranging for personal delivery of your library goods, we found out about an array of free services available to… Read more »
Greetings! If you have been wondering what the latest news is on the Grocery Oasis of Central Topeka, the speaker at October’s Tuesday Topics did not disappoint. The wheels are definitely in motion and Topekans can’t wait to see the reality of a centrally located grocery again. Warm thanks extended to Nadia Arbelo, Executive Director,… Read more »
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