🌱 Senior Living Facility Underway + Topeka Metro Seeks Public Input

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Topeka Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 85 Low: 62.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Topeka:

1. Construction is nearly complete on a new senior living facility in Topeka. Connect55+ Topeka will include 134 one- and two-bedroom pet-friendly apartments for independent seniors and is expected to open soon. The facility will also include multiple common areas including a library, community room, fitness center, game room, movie room, and outdoor patio. (WIBW)
2. The Topeka Metro is asking for public input on proposed service changes to city bus routes. The proposed changes include the elimination of the Rice Road trip on the #3 East 6th Street route and the elimination of inbound stops at the Veteran's Administration on the #21 West 21st Street route. The first open house public input meeting will be held Friday, Jun. 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Quincy Street Station lobby. (KSNT News)
3. The Sunflower Music Festival begins Friday, Jun. 16, on the Washburn University campus. The annual concert series offers nine nights of free music, including orchestra, chamber ensembles, and jazz music. The opening celebration will be held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the White Concert Hall. (WIBW)

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Today and tomorrow in Topeka:

Wednesday, June 14

• Flag Day Celebration At Great Overland Station (6:00 PM)
• Pro-Am Disc Golf At Reynolds Lodge (6:30 PM)

Thursday, June 15

• Racial Justice Challenge At Topeka And Shawnee County Public Library (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Topeka area, including a 1,065 sq. ft., three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on Nw Van Buren St for $20,000. (Topeka Patch)
• Learn all about the animals of the night with representatives from the Topeka Zoo! Zoo representatives will be at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library tomorrow, Jun. 15, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. to offer a live and up-close look at these nocturnal creatures. (Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library)
• Looking for a furry, four-legged friend to add to your family? Visit the link to view the pets waiting to be adopted from animal shelters in Topeka. (Topeka Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.