Scott Williams with KTWU produced a wonderfull episode of Sunflower Journeys that featured the 25th Annual Topeka Area Pond Tour.  TAWGS members are a proud group that have been laboring for years promoting ponding throughout our community.  We were very fortunate to have been selected for this episode.

The 2016 Topeka Area Pond Tour was not only the 25th Annual tour marking the events Silver Anniversary, but a community success and a blast from the past for the club and the clubs first ever pond recipients Lee Wright and Alice-Eberhart-Wright.  Lee and Alice won thier pond in a raffel and after numerous volunteer hours (some sweat equity) and donations from local suppliers, the first pond was up and running.  When visiting them for the first time after learing they wanted to be on the this years tour, it was so fun to see the transisition and maturity the pond has taken over the years.  It's was one of the most talked about ponds on the tour and has transformed into the most beautiful tranquil setting.

But we also recieved an extra bonus when Scott Williams with Sunflower Journeys called

You invited to attend a Photography Open House held at Dave Horners,   Dave has been a member of TAWGS for the past 2 years and was a 2015 Pond Host.  He has brought our club much joy in viewing his photography from all around the country and specializes in landscapes and night sky's.  His work can be seen at various coffee shops around Topeka but now he is proud to offer hundreds of prints in various sizes available for purchase at his Open Hosue.  Some are already framed while others are matted and/or shrink wrapped.  Come Join Dave at his residence.  He is sure you will find something for youself or a gift for that special someone.

Dates: October 7,8, 9-10  (Friday, Saturday & Monday 8-5pm.  Sunday 1-5pm)

Location:   3912 SE Tomahawk Trail, Topeka, KS  66609.

This months meeting, for the most part, was a grand experience and success as Dave and Mary Horner were our hosts and guest speaker.  They made it very clear the pool was open and to bring a swim suit.  Only one person took them up on that offer (your fearless President) and they were right, the water was magnificent with crystal clear, chlorine free water.  They also provided an awsome meal with pulled pork, baked beans, sweets and drinks.  Everyone else brough a dish that made the whole spead, sinfully delicious.