Topeka Kansas Photographer

Bernardi Dance School Red Cross Topeka Fundraiser

HarringtonPhoto — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:06:10 +0000

This last saturday 6/25/2011 the Beverly Bernardi Conservatory of Dance located at 5938 SW 17th St. (just off of 17th & Wanamaker) here in Topeka held a fundraiser for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The event was held from 12-3 and over $500 was raised from passers by that generously gave to the cause. The money will go towards the Reading, KS and Joplin, MO. Am. Red Cross Disaster efforts.

It was a lot of fun watching the work that the kids and adults did to raise funds. Some of the participants dressed up in their performance costumes while others opted to use some of Ms. Bernardi’s extensive selection of storybook character outfits. One of the things that really helped raise money was the generosity of Cici’s Pizza here in Topeka that donated 50 free meals. Donors that donated a minimum of $5 to the Red Cross received a free Cici’s Pizza Buffet coupon for as long as the coupons lasted. Everyone that donated anything recieved a cookie or muffin courtesy of Perkins. (Pretty good deal, huh?)

The encouraging thing about the whole event was that by a few people donating a couple of hours of their Saturday afternoon to raise some money and the gracious generosity of the citizens of Topeka it showed what can be accomplished to help people that have experienced a tragic event in their lives. I hope that other groups get the same idea and they too can see what can be done.

If you are wanting to have a fund raiser for the American Red Cross call the Topeka chapter at 785-354-9239. They will arrange for Red Cross volunteers to come and give support, supply the collection buckets and hang up a sign.

Topeka Book of Photos

HarringtonPhoto — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:44:25 +0000

Came across this book on Amazon that looks interesting of historical photographs of Topeka, KS. Mr. Hoots collected over 200 images of Topeka for his book. Greg Hoots is a long time resident of Shawnee County and currently lives in Kansas City.

Topeka (Images of America) (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))

Topeka Police Bicycle Training Class

HarringtonPhoto — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:38:01 +0000

On my walk today through Gage Park what originally caught my eye was about a dozen of Topeka’s finest on their bicycles in the middle of the sand volleyball pit! I was completely intrigued (nosey) about what was going on. We’ll I missed that scene but I did capture some other great footage of the Topeka Police Bicycle Patrol training class today.

They were very nice to let me stand there and watch them train and even to take some video of it all. I tried riding my bike once as a kid up some stairs but it wasn’t met with much success and more than likely ended with a bruised up knee! Criminals need to know that these guys are very quiet and they are able to give chase either up or down stairs, over curbs and through sand!

Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys for a short time today!!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Lamp Dancer Topeka

HarringtonPhoto — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:37:50 +0000

Trumpet as he calls himself has become a sort of a local legend. Dancing on the street corners year around. All you have to ask on FaceBook is “has anyone seen the lamp dancer today” and you will get 10 or more replies as to where he had been spotted around town that day. I had talked to him on another occasion and found out that he was a really nice guy. So many people wonder why he dances around town so I thought I would just ask him!
I apologize for the windy conditions! I was just driving by and saw him and had been hoping to see him for the last couple of weeks so I thought I had better take advantage of the opportunity wind and all!

Bradley’s Corner Cafe North Topeka Kansas

HarringtonPhoto — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:51:01 +0000

Bradley’s Corner Cafe located at Laurent & North Kansas Ave. is Topeka’s little secret. Known for it’s “comfort food” and fresh made daily pies it has been in the old Kaw Valley State Bank Building for about the last 6 years. Brad is the owner and his son Ryan is the manager. It doesn’t take very long for the staff to get to know who you are and what you like to eat. This place offers a bit of a bygone era in the middle of downtown North Topeka.