Events calendar
Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Oct 29, 2004 by Capital-Journal
Please see CALENDAR, Page 7
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October
ONGOING --- TOPEKA: The Widowed Persons Service Program hosts a monthly brunch meeting at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at First United Methodist Church/Sweet Building, 622 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish to share. There is usually a program, speaker, singing group or skit. For more information, call (785) 357-7290.
THROUGH October --- HOLTON: Jackson County Historical Society, southwest corner of Holton square, will have the following exhibits: "Autumn Chores," "Halloween Greetings" and the continuing "Daily Living of Yesteryear in Jackson County." Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (785) 364-2087.
Through October --- GREAT BEND: Sunflower Rod & Custom Drags at Great Bend Motorplex, Expo Complex. (620) 792-2750.
Through Oct. 31 --- MANHATTAN: Wilbur Niewalk Retrospective, an exhibit from the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. (785) 532-7718, www.ksu.edu/bma.
> Through Oct. 31 --- COTTONWOOD FALLS: Prairie Drifter Sunset Tour, an open air two-hour ride in 1958 grain truck through 20 miles of scenic Flint Hills back roads on Friday and Saturday nights only. (620) 273-6763, www.grandcentralhotel.com.Through Oct. 31 --- RUSSELL: Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch featuring corn maze, pumpkin patch, fall items, hayrack rides, spooky forest for children, farm atmosphere, old-fashioned candy store with concessions. (785) 483-5759.
Through Oct. 31 --- ELLIS: Harvest of Pumpkins featuring hayride, u-pick pumpkins, corn and hay maze. (785) 726-2490.
Through Oct. 31 --- HAYS: Pumpkin Harvest Kuhn's Pumpkin Patch with hay bale maze, campfire cooking, fall decorations, feed shocks and unusual gourds. (785) 735-2219.
Through Oct. 31 --- EL DORADO: Art from the Heartland Regional and National Juried Art Exhibit. (316) 321-1212.
Through Nov. 12 --- HAYS: Salute to Veterans Exhibit. (785) 628- 2624, www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org.
Through Nov. 30 --- EUREKA: Kansas Field Trials. Hundreds of dogs, horses, participants and spectators come together for national and regional competitions. (620) 583-5553, www.kansasfieldtrials.com.
Through Dec. 31 --- MANHATTAN: Angiolo Mazzoni Exhibition --- architectural drawings, etc. (785) 532-7718, www.ksu.edu/bma.
> Through Dec. 31 --- COTTONWOOD FALLS: Music at the Emma, weekly acoustic jam sessions playing country, gospel, bluegrass and rock and roll. Fridays only. (620) 273-6020, www.emmachasecafe.com.Through Nov. 28 --- MONTEZUMA: Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas. (620) 846-2527.
29-30 --- BALDWIN CITY: Haunted Halloween Trains. Midland Railway. Departures at 6:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from Santa Fe Depot, 1515 W. High St. in Baldwin City. Terror Tracks 2004 hauntings as passengers ride aboard Midland's vintage railroading equipment. Special thrills in haunted cars along the right of way by the Baldwin Community Theatre. Seating is limited. To get tickets, call (785) 594- 7440. Groups of 20 or more on Oct. 24 and 31 by special arrangement, (913) 829-8224. Sponsored by Midland Railway Historical Association and the Baldwin Community Theatre, both nonprofit, all-volunteer organizations.
Through Oct. 31 --- ATCHISON: Haunted Trolley Tour narrated by costumed storyteller. (800) 234-1854, (913) 367-2427, www.atchisonkansas.net.
29 --- PAOLA: Paola Halloween Parade. (913) 294-4335, www.paolachamber.org.
29-30 --- KINGMAN: South Central Draft Horse and Mule Sale. Tack equipment and farm antiques sold Friday. Riding and draft horses and mules auctioned Saturday. (620) 532-3925, www.kingmanks.com.
29 --- MAPLE HILL: Maple Hill Fire Department chilli supper. 5 to 7 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. Free will donations accepted. There will be drawings.
30 --- WICHITA: Asian Festival featuring folk music, dances, cultural demonstrations, martial arts, Miss Asia contest and exotic food. (316) 264-9121.
30 --- TECUMSEH: Pancake feed and silent auction, sponsored by Tecumseh Kiwanis Club. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tecumseh United Methodist Church. Menu includes coffee, orange drink, sausage and all the pancakes you can eat for $3. Proceeds will fund Tecumseh Kiwanis projects to benefit youths in the Shawnee Heights area.
30 --- MADISON: Fall Fest with costume contest, parade, sloppy joe feed, arts and crafts, and food. (620) 437-2088.
30 --- HAYS: Graveside and Cemetery Tours, learn about the colorful lives of some of the early pioneers, outlaws and others residents of Hays. (785) 625-6812, www.kshs.org/places/forthays/ index.htm.
30 --- HIAWATHA: Halloween Frolic with parade, kiddie parade and coronation of queen. (785) 742-7136, www.cityofhiawatha.org.
30 --- BROOKVILLE: JL Canyon Ranch Fall Cattle Drive. Limited space available. (785) 225-6782, www.jlcanyonranch.com.
30 --- GRANTVILLE: Chili and soup supper at Grantville United Methodist Church. 4 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Tabitha Circle. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $2 for children and free for children younger than 2. Refills are available on soup and chili.
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