Sedgwick County Extension will offer Victory Garden 101 classes online
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at gardening or if you’d just like to learn more, the Sedgwick County Extension will be offering gardening classes online for FREE! I’m super excited about this one. I’m definitely going to be telling my friends. We’ve had some beautiful weather and gardening would be a great […]
Kansas Garden Guide, Free to Download
Is this your year to plant a garden? The 80-page Kansas Garden Guide has what you need to know about growing vegetables and herbs in Kansas: soil, compost, seeding, watering, pest control, container gardening, season extension, harvesting, and storing your harvest. The Kansas Garden Guide is available to download for free, or you can stop […]
2022 Entertainment Book
The new year is approaching so this is a great time for a reminder about the Entertainment app for Wichita. Wichita no longer has a printed Entertainment book, but we do have access to the digital app which has great discounts on restaurants and attractions in our area. If you purchase the app, which […]
Adventures in Learning for adults 55+
LifeVentures Kansas is a non-profit, interfaith community that offers learning and social activities for adults ages 55 and up. Each spring and fall, LifeVentures organizes Adventures in Learning, a fun and educational 8-week program featuring guest speakers, group discussions, socializing, catered meals, and entertainment. The Spring 2020 session begins in mid-March, and registration is open […]
FREE: Women’s Money Brunch
This Saturday I’ll be part of a panel discussing money topics specifically as they relate to women. The Kansas Consumer Credit Counseling Service has put together a FREE brunch for women with the goal of empowering women to make sound financial choices. Speakers for the day include: Jo Lynn Bright | Program Director and Counselor […]
Free workshop series for musicians, dancers, actors at Friends University
The Friends University Fine Arts department will host a series of free workshops for dancers, actors, and musicians right after the lunch hour every other Tuesday in the month of October. The free “Creative Workshop” series is open to everyone in the community. All of the workshops will be held in the Riney Fine Arts […]
Moon landing anniversary events at Lake Afton Public Observatory
The volunteers at Lake Afton Public Observatory invite you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with special activities and presentations every Friday and Saturday in the month of July. These are family-friendly and budget-friendly events. Admission to the observatory is $8 for adults, $4 for youth, or $20 for the […]
Food preservation class at Sedgwick County Extension in June
I would be interested in this class! K-State Research and Extension is having a food preservation class at the Sedgwick County Extension Center in June. In the Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe class, you’ll learn how to properly preserve your homegrown garden produce in various ways, including: pressure canning water bath canning dehydrating freezing […]
Two deals on horseback riding lessons from Wichita Riding Academy
Whoa, Nelly! Wichita Riding Academy is offering two different holiday specials on horseback riding lessons. This is a really rare deal, as they normally don’t offer discounts, so this is your opportunity. Riding lessons are the next best thing to getting a pony! The Wichita Riding Academy is in Derby, Kansas, near Greenwich and 39th. […]
Awesome events at the Wichita Public Library
It’s no secret the Wichita Public Library is an awesome resource for books. But our library is home to so much more than books. (Although, really, if you have books what more do you need?) The best part is that unless otherwise noted, they’re all FREE! They have fun and/or educational events […]
Veterans Coming Home: Salute & Awards Banquet
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Wichita Airport, KPTS-Channel 8 will recognize three outstanding veterans and one local business at Veterans Coming Home: Salute & Awards Banquet 2018. At the banquet, KPTS will recognize three veterans from South Central Kansas who served their country and are making a difference in […]
FREE Young Eagles Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 in Wichita, KS and Vicinity
Does your child have his or her head in the clouds? Now the rest of their body can join them on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For more than 25 years, the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8-17 the opportunity to fly for FREE. According to the website, “It’s the only […]
Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival at Sedgwick County Extension
Get ready for a family friendly day of food, farms and 4-H. K-State Research and Extension for Sedgwick County will host its annual Farms, Forks & 4-H Festival from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Katharine Elder, chef and owner of Elderslie Farm, will be the guest chef and will offer a […]
#JointheCrew: Sailing in Kansas with the Ninnescah Sailing Association
Tired of the same old weekend routine? Take summer sailing lessons out on Cheney Lake from the Ninnescah Sailing Association and begin an adventure!
Sailing summer camps at El Dorado Lake begin soon from Walnut Valley Sailing Club
Have some fun on the water at El Dorado Lake! The Walnut Valley Sailing Club is offering affordable Learn to Sail classes at El Dorado Lake for both youth and adults. Can you imagine? Once you’ve learned how, sailing would a great way to spend your summer! You won’t need to have your own sailboat […]
Chinese Culinary Workshop at the Sedgwick County Extension Office
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 to help make the meal. The chef will also explain how to make other […]
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 organized by the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York and features 59 masterworks from Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, […]
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 resources at the library! Although the event is free, pre-registration is required. You can do that […]
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 teacher, will be on-site. There will be some chess board sets available, but […]
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 impaired driving through year-round school presentations and community events. The Safe Teen program kicks off on […]
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 called Switched on Saturdays. It is designed to present science in a fun way and to inspire […]
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 summer of 2018 to let you know that you […]
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 fiscally sponsored by e2e and is an initiative of the Entrepreneurship Task Force in Wichita. It’s geared […]
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, and provides an opportunity for beaders to pool their knowledge of techniques, […]
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, everyone is welcome to attend! Admission is FREE for Museum members and $4 (+tax) for non-members. Since […]