Enjoy a delicious night out while learning how to make Chinese food at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. There will be a professional Chinese chef on hand to teach the group how to prepare Kung Pao Chicken. Participants will also get … [Read more...] about Chinese Culinary Workshop at the Sedgwick County Extension Office
Classes & Learning
Special exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum – Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950
The Wichita Art Museum is hosting a special, once-in-a-lifetime exhibit for Wichita! Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850–1950 opened in February and will be on view only through May. The exhibition was … [Read more...] about Special exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum – Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950
FREE: Simple Steps to Start Your Small Business
The Wichita Public Library will be hosting a free seminar from the Small Business Administration and SCORE that will show you the steps to starting up a business the right way. You'll also get acquainted with the business start-up … [Read more...] about FREE: Simple Steps to Start Your Small Business
FREE Chess Workshop at Aero Plains Brewing Every Sunday
Grab a beer and a friend and enjoy an afternoon of chess. Aero Plains Brewing hosts a weekly chess workshop every Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. Players of all skill levels and age are welcome to attend. Darin Link, local chess coach and … [Read more...] about FREE Chess Workshop at Aero Plains Brewing Every Sunday
Kohls Safe Teen driving program kick-off event
This weekend Via Christi will launch a Safe Teen driving program which is being supported by a $200,000 grant from Kohl's. The program will provide free hands-on education to teens and pre-teens about the dangers posed by distracted or … [Read more...] about Kohls Safe Teen driving program kick-off event
FREE WSU SEEDS: Engineering Events for 4th-8th Grade Students
Inquiring minds want to know. The Wichita State University Science and Engineering Educational Development of Students (SEEDS) is hosting a series of FREE hands-on science events for kids in 4th through 8th grade this Fall. The program is … [Read more...] about FREE WSU SEEDS: Engineering Events for 4th-8th Grade Students
FREE WSU Math Circle for Kids in Grades 5-7
Graphs, vectors, and matrices! Oh my! If you have a child or student who is interested in deep thinking about all things math, Wichita State University's Math Circle might be just what they're looking for. The program, which is sponsored … [Read more...] about FREE WSU Math Circle for Kids in Grades 5-7
Learn to Sail at Cheney Lake
Did you know you could take sailing lessons right here in the Wichita area? I didn't, until one reader who is on the board of a local sailing association emailed me last year and asked if I would share it with you. Now they're back for … [Read more...] about Learn to Sail at Cheney Lake
Teen Entrepreneurship Camp
If you have a teen age 14 through 18 who is interested in starting their own business, then you'll want to check out Camp Destination Innovation, a teen entrepreneurship summer camp held in Wichita. Camp Destination Innovation is … [Read more...] about Teen Entrepreneurship Camp
Derby Bead Guild Event
The Derby Bead Guild meets at the Derby Public Library on the first Tuesday of every month, and beaders of all skill levels are invited to join them. Your first meeting is FREE. The guild promotes all areas of beading and jewelry making, … [Read more...] about Derby Bead Guild Event
Museum of World Treasures Coffee with the Curator
On the third Thursday of every month, visit the Museum of World Treasures for a light breakfast and an educational lecture. Enjoy coffee from The Spice Merchant, pastries, and new friendships. Although the program is designed for seniors, … [Read more...] about Museum of World Treasures Coffee with the Curator
How to Save Money on College by Renting Textbooks Online
Paying for a semester of college is expensive enough, but the cost of college textbooks adds a significant amount to the price of your higher education, since almost every class requires one or more books. Buying a textbook outright can be … [Read more...] about How to Save Money on College by Renting Textbooks Online
FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons at Guitar Center
Thinking of learning to play guitar? The Guitar Center in Wichita has a weekly free guitar lesson for beginners that will help you get started. The free group lesson covers introductory topics like proper playing position, tuning, basic … [Read more...] about FREE Beginner Guitar Lessons at Guitar Center
Cook-Once Workshops
The busy lifestyles that so many of us lead today often leave us with little or no time to cook or sit down for family meals, but a home-cooked meal provides a more balanced diet and family meal times provide the perfect opportunity to … [Read more...] about Cook-Once Workshops
Finding Money for College: Free Online Course from WSU
Wichita State University has a newly revised online course that offers a step-by-step approach to choosing and paying for college or vocational/technical school. The course, which is free, intends to teach personal financial management … [Read more...] about Finding Money for College: Free Online Course from WSU
FREE Hands-On Technology Help at the Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library is a great resource for FREE technology help. Each month, the library sets aside an hour to help you with your individual computer needs. All sessions are in the Technology Training Center at the Central … [Read more...] about FREE Hands-On Technology Help at the Wichita Public Library
FREE: Intro to Home Brewing and Wine Making Seminars at Johnson Garden Centers this Weekend
Johnson's Garden Centers will hold free Intro to Home Brewing and Intro to Wine Making seminars this weekend. Intro to Home Brewing is a seminar for beginners to learn how to brew beer at home (although experienced brewers are welcome to … [Read more...] about FREE: Intro to Home Brewing and Wine Making Seminars at Johnson Garden Centers this Weekend
Free Workshop: Learn How to Start a Business in Wichita
The Kansas Small Business Development Center at WSU has a free workshop that will help you learn where to begin if you want to start your own business. In the free two-hour workshop, Meeting the 3 Ms: Learning the Basics of Marketing, … [Read more...] about Free Workshop: Learn How to Start a Business in Wichita
FREE Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory
Wow! The 2012 Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory is this Saturday, and admission is FREE. It looks like it will be a whole day of fun followed by an evening of observing the moon and planets through the observatory's big … [Read more...] about FREE Astronomy Day at Lake Afton Public Observatory
Parent Education Workshop: Say No to Bullying
The Wichita Public Schools will present a free "Say No to Bullying" workshop for parents on Tuesday evening. In the workshop, parents will learn about cyber-safety and "digital citizenship," how to empower our kids, and how we can all … [Read more...] about Parent Education Workshop: Say No to Bullying
FREE Mini-Classes at PixelTime Discovery Day
Here's an opportunity you will not want to miss: PixelTime at CityArts is offering select FREE mini-classes during its Discovery Days open house event this Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a free cup of coffee and a donut … [Read more...] about FREE Mini-Classes at PixelTime Discovery Day
FREE: Learn How to Download Books from the Wichita Public Library
Voracious readers know how expensive reading can be if you don't learn a few tricks to keep the costs down, like swapping books with friends, scavenging the bargain bins and the secondhand stores, and getting free books for smartphones and … [Read more...] about FREE: Learn How to Download Books from the Wichita Public Library
Live and Learn: FREE Lecture Series at KU School of Medicine in Wichita
This week, the KU School of Medicine in Wichita will present a FREE Live and Learn lecture in the Roberts Amphiteater at 1010 N. Kansas. The series features experts speaking on various health topics (see schedule below). Lectures are … [Read more...] about Live and Learn: FREE Lecture Series at KU School of Medicine in Wichita
Free Beginner Guitar Lessons and More Classes at Guitar Center
Guitar centers nationwide are offer free guitar lessons, free ukulele lessons, recording workshops for musicians, and other group classes through its Music Mentorship program. Free guitar lessons for beginners cover introductory skills … [Read more...] about Free Beginner Guitar Lessons and More Classes at Guitar Center
FREE: Happiest Baby on the Block Classes
Via Christi offers free “Happiest Baby on the Block” classes for new and expectant parents. This monthly, two-hour program teaches parents the five steps to calming a crying baby. Certified instructors teach the role of swaddling, side … [Read more...] about FREE: Happiest Baby on the Block Classes
