Community Health & Wellness Fair

  • Wednesday, May 25, 2011
  • 10 am – 1 pm
  • South Side of Capitol Grounds, 10th Ave. Downtown Topeka, Kansas
  • Explore an interactive health and wellness fair and Farmer’s Market coordinated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Capital City Wellness. The purpose of this event is to bring reputable health and wellness information and opportunities into the spotlight for the community to see and experience.

The Capitol Midweek Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday from 9am-1pm, 10th Ave downtown Topeka, south side of the Capitol groups
May 18 through October 12, 2011

Eating Well But Cooking Less

  • Thursday, May 26, 2011
  • 11 am – 12 pm
  • Anton Room 202
  • Many healthy convenience foods are now available at the grocery store. Find out how with a little planning, meals can be on your table in 30 minutes. Presented by Shawnee County Extension Nutrition and Health.

Kansans Optimizing Health Program

A highly interactice program where people of various chronic conditions come together to learn and practice new skills over a six week period to manage their chronic condition. Family and friends are encouraged to attend the workshop also. Mondays beginning June 6 through July 18, 1:30pm-4:00 pm, Extension Meeting Room K-State Research and Extension – Shawnee Co 1740 SW Western, Topeka, KS
Registration for this six-week workshop is $15 and is due by May 31.

For more information, contact Lisa J. Martin 785-232-0062, ext 119 ljmartin@ksu.edu

Healthy Choices When Eating Out

  • Thursday, June 16, 2011
  • 11 am – 12 pm
  • Anton Room 202
  • Your time is valuable so eating out is often a necessity. But supersizing your meals and drinks can add on the pounds. Learn how to make healthy choices when eating out. Presented by Shawnee County Extension Nutrition and Health.

Health Information You Can Trust

  • Monday, August 15
  • 1:30-2:30 pm
  • Computer Training Center

Don’t just Google it. Find reliable information from trustworthy sources. Learn to use MedlinePlus, healthfinder.gov and more to find prescription drug information, latest research, and general information to support the health information needs of you, your family and friends. This is a good time to bring your own health-related questions or concerns and have our Consumer Health Librarian assist you in finding reliable information you can use now. Register by calling 580-4606.

Health Information You Can Trust

  • Friday, September 9
  • 10-11 am
  • Computer Training Center

Don’t just Google it. Find reliable information from trustworthy sources. Learn to use MedlinePlus, healthfinder.gov and more to find prescription drug information, latest research, and general information to support the health information needs of you, your family and friends. This is a good time to bring your own health-related questions or concerns and have our Consumer Health Librarian assist you in finding reliable information you can use now. Register by calling 580-4606.

Find more library events on the Programs blog or the library calendar.