Freya Study Club meets for the January program
The Freya Study Club met on January 21, 2022, in the Sundgren Realty Clubroom. Hostesses Kelsey Sundgren and Elaine Murphy served delicious fruit pizza, mixed… Login to continue reading Login…
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Cold temperatures approach south-central Kansas at the start of 2022; slight chance of snow on New Years Day
As we say goodbye to 2021 and welcome in 2022, remember to dress appropriately as we head into the cold month of January. The weather… Login to continue reading Login…
El Dorado hosts Old Fashioned Christmas on Main Street
Old Fashioned Christmas brought hundreds of families into downtown El Dorado for the weekend activities which culminated in the Christmas tree lighting at the Historic Butler County Courthouse on Dec. 4.
Going live from the back roads
“Friday night lights.” That phrase refers to the exciting atmosphere of hometown high school football games, played in communities across the nation on Friday nights. The sights and sounds of those games are part of the fabric of small town life.
Get into the Christmas spirit by attending these three holiday festivities Nov. 22-28
The holiday season is in full swing in Topeka and the week of Nov. 22-28 will be a busy one for those looking to dive into the Christmas festivities.
What to know about ‘The Road to Santa Fe’ special
The Santa Fe Trail was an active transportation route that ran from Missouri to New Mexico in its day. It was a vital route for trade.
These Topeka restaurants are open Thanksgiving Decide whether you’ll be dining in or carrying out
Cooking a meal on Thanksgiving that is devoured in minutes isn't for everyone. That is why some Topeka restaurants will remain open for those looking to eat out instead of at home.
Carrots are for rabbits and squirrels
I had no idea it would be that hard. Such a small slice of carrot; such a very long, long time to be in the mouth.
Seeing prairie elements in a larger than life scale
Visitors of the Dyck Arboretum of the Plains this fall will be treated to a stunning art installation, "Parallels," depicting elements of the prairie in a scale that is larger than life. In October, Prairie Works Design Inc. artists Ann Zerger and Chip Parker installed five metal sculptures depicting prairie grasses, butterflies and caterpillars on the Arboretum grounds. In addition, sixteen photographs and video footage, capturing moments in the artists’ Moundridge-based studio, are on display in the Visitor Center.
thankful
For as much as Thanksgiving is about being grateful for your blessings, it’s also about the feast (turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, oh my!). But said feast needs to go somewhere. Enter the Thanksgiving tablescape, which is one of Pinterest’s most-searched terms this time of year. h There are plenty of ways to make your table more festive. We’ve rounded up 10 of the best Thanksgiving place settings you can get online right now, from handmade place cards to festive dinnerware to cloth napkins. Happy feasting!