Tonganoxie Spooktacular is Friday; Skeleton Scavenger Hunt underway
Arguably the biggest event in the downtown Tonganoxie area is back next Friday. Spooktacular is 6-8 p.m. next Friday, Oct. 26, and is expected to have another big crowd. The event has drawn more than 1,250 each year. Spooktacular is a collaboration of businesses, nonprofit organizations, civic and city resources coming together to create a safe Halloween experience for young and old. Spooktacular draws more than 75 entities together to provide candy, trinkets, games and a safe environment for youths of all ages.
Tonganoxie Living
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society guest speaker to discuss state archives
A state archivist will share letters from John Brown and even some Tonganoxie-related items during Tonganoxie Community Historical Society’s Fourth Tuesday Program. Matt Veatch, Kansas state archivist, will present virtual highlights from the Kansas State Archives collections 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Reno Methodist Church on the TCHS campus, 210 W. Washington St.
- Tonganoxie author bringing fruits and veggies to life in new children’s book August 17
- Raucous Reverend: Tonganoxie priest cheers on homeland in World Cup July 20
- Divine cheers for Croatia from Tonganoxie July 14
- Communities celebrating Independence Day July 4
- Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade marking No. 30 February 28
Local news
Founder of #MeToo movement to speak at KU
Tarana Burke was so busy after the #MeToo movement took off in 2017 that she was forced to cancel a speaking event at the University of Kansas last spring. Now she has rescheduled and is set to speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Kansas Union Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.
- Tonganoxie Community Historical Society guest speaker to discuss state archives October 18
- Remember When:: A Community Review for Oct. 17, 2018 October 18
- Haunted Hayrides next 2 Saturdays at McLouth Threshing Bee Grounds October 18
- Bingo winners announced from Tonganoxie Public Library events October 11
- Reptile event is Monday at Tonganoxie Public Library October 11
Leavenworth County
Linwood News: Teen Movie Night; photo fundraiser; National Novel Writing Month
The Linwood Community Library will host a movie night for youth ages 12 and up later this week. The latest Dwayne Johnson action movie, “Skyscraper,” will be the featured film. It will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the library. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
- Tonganoxie Spooktacular is Friday; Skeleton Scavenger Hunt underway October 20
- Tonganoxie Business Showcase and Expo is next month October 18
- Tonganoxie Community Historical Society guest speaker to discuss state archives October 18
- Remember When:: A Community Review for Oct. 17, 2018 October 18
- Haunted Hayrides next 2 Saturdays at McLouth Threshing Bee Grounds October 18
Sports
Tonganoxie High football downs Ottawa, will play Chanute in playoffs
It might not have been Tonganoxie’s prettiest victory, but they all count just the same. Tonganoxie High needed late scores to pull away from winless Ottawa, 31-13, Friday in the regular-season finale at Ottawa. Tonganoxie led, 13-0, when Ottawa scored with 1.8 seconds left in the first half on a quarterback scramble. Trailing, 13-6, in the third quarter, OHS scored on a 25-yard touchdown pass, as Ottawa’s Brandon Carlson was wide-open in the left corner of the end zone. With the extra point, but the upstart Cyclones tied the game. Tonganoxie, though, scored three unanswered touchdowns on its way to the victory. It was Tonganoxie’s sixth-straight victory after starting the season 0-2.
- Eudora wins rematch against Tonganoxie, knocks Chieftains out of playoffs October 22
- McLouth volleyball falls in 2A substate quarterfinals to Jayhawk Linn October 21
- McLouth to take on Jayhawk-Linn in first round of 2A playoffs October 20
- Tonganoxie’s Savannah Adams competes at 4A state golf tournament October 20
- Tonganoxie High volleyball to take on Ottawa at Independence substate October 19
- Eudora wins rematch against Tonganoxie, knocks Chieftains out of playoffs October 22
- McLouth volleyball falls in 2A substate quarterfinals to Jayhawk Linn October 21
- Young McLouth runners heading to state as individual placers October 21
- McLouth to take on Jayhawk-Linn in first round of 2A playoffs October 20
- Tonganoxie's Savannah Adams competes at 4A state golf tournament October 20
- Tonganoxie Spooktacular is Friday; Skeleton Scavenger Hunt underway October 20
- Tonganoxie High football downs Ottawa, will play Chanute in playoffs October 20
- Tonganoxie High volleyball to take on Ottawa at Independence substate October 19
- Tonganoxie High soccer gets 2-1 senior victory against Eudora October 19
- Tonganoxie Business Showcase and Expo is next month October 18
- Tonganoxie Community Historical Society guest speaker to discuss state archives October 18
Today's events
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
- Clear Skies Mental Health Support Group at 3:30 p.m.
- Adult Victims of Sexual Assault Support Group at 4 p.m.
- Kaw Valley Chorus rehearsals at 7 p.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors October 24
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie October 25
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors October 31
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie November 1
More events
Births
- James and Hallie Hughes, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
- Cole and Chassity Waddell, a boy.
- Angela and James Smith, a girl.
- Jared Fair and Casondra DeWitt, a girl.
