FREE Senior Financial Expo in Wichita
Money Smart Week continues in Wichita on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, with a Senior Financial Expo at the Downtown Senior Center at 200 S. Walnut. 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. How Long Will My Money Last? Long Term Care Insurance Today Common Frauds and Scams 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Reverse Mortgages Are You Going […]
FREE Paint From the City of Wichita
Those who meet income-eligibility guidelines and who live within the targeted area in Wichita can receive up to $200 worth of paint from the city of Wichita. The targeted area covers a substantial part of central Wichita: The target area is bounded by I-235, Pawnee, 25th Street North and Hillside. It also includes all Local […]
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Free Heart Screenings, National Wear Red for Heart Health Day
Wesley Medical Center and the American Heart Association are sponsoring free heart screenings on Friday, February 3, 2012 at two Meritrust Credit Union locations. Screenings will include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels. Screenings will be available between 10 a.m. and noon at Meritrust at 21st & Tyler or Pawnee and Oliver. For full details (and […]
FREE Santa Tracker app from NORAD
Using state-of-the-art radar, satellites, fighter jets, and a Santa-cam, NORAD tracks Santa’s progress around the world every year. You can follow his progress too with the free Santa Tracker app for iPhones or Android devices. Or track Santa’s progress from your desktop by going to www.noradsanta.org. Download a free app for your Android device or […]
Free Turkey Oil Recycling
Did you fry your turkey? It’s delicious, but what to do with the big vat of oil when you’re done? Sedgwick County thought of that ahead of time and sent out the following press release about free disposal for our leftover turkey oil: Residents of Sedgwick County can bring their used turkey oil to the […]
Free Dental Screenings at WSU
I didn’t even know WSU had a school of dentistry, but according to a report this morning from KMUW, WSU’s Advanced Education and General Dentistry program will be offering free dental screenings by licensed dentists on Thursday and Friday, October 20 and 21, 2011. You will need to make an appointment for a time between […]
3 Knives Sharpened for the Price of 2
M & M Sharpening Services is celebrating its first anniversary with a special deal. Bring 3 non-serrated knives to the shop at 5916 Bunting for professional sharpening, and only pay for two. Regular price for sharpening one knife is $4, so you’ll get 3 sharpened for $8 with this deal. (Mention the offer when you […]
Free Prescription Discount Card for Sedgwick County Residents
This isn’t new, but it could be very helpful to anyone who does not currently have prescription insurance coverage. Sedgwick County offers a free prescription discount card, accepted by over 80 pharmacies, to any Sedgwick County resident. It may even provide some discounts for your pet’s prescriptions! If you already have insurance that covers prescriptions, […]
Back to School Immunization Clinics from the Sedgwick County Health Department
The Sedgwick County Health Department is holding two back-to-school immunization clinics on Saturday, August 6, 2011. School-age children will be able to receive vaccinations required for enrollment in school. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, and free immunizations will be provided for uninsured children ages 18 and younger. You must bring your child’s […]
Free Senior Photo Session and Extras for Select High School Seniors
One way a high school senior can save money on senior portraits is to help spread the word about his or her photographer. Wichita on the Cheap reader Triston Dewees of Triston’s Photography has a special offer for select high school seniors in the Wichita area. Here is the information he sent me to pass […]
Practical Entrepreneur Training Tools – Using Social Couponing, Mobile Technology, and Social Media to Benefit Your Business
The WSU Center for Entrepreneurship is offering a seminar designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs keep up with technology. Your Technology Toolbox, part of the Practical Entrepreneur Training series, will include a full day of training on the following topics: Morning: Social Couponing Mobile Generation Re-evaluating Your Social Media Afternoon: Software and Hardware Network […]
Free Blowout and Style at Ulta
Ulta just opened last month in Eastgate Plaza. The beauty salon and store is known for its huge selection of beauty products and for cool events like this. Get a free blowout and style at Ulta on Wednesday, July 6 or Thursday, July 7, 2011. Participants will receive a free Sexy Hair Powder Play with […]
10% off Fireworks at Big Show Fireworks
Big Show Fireworks opens today at 436 S. Kansas Avenue in Newton, and they have a 10% off coupon up at Harvey County Plus. The coupon is good until July 4, 2011. If you’re a member of BPA (I believe that’s Business Professionals of America, but you’ll have to ask them to find out for sure), […]
$25 for a One-Hour Massage at Surepose Salon and Day Spa
Surepose Day Spa and Salon in Newton is offering a coupon for a customized 1-hour massage in the HarveyCountyPlus Hot Deals. This is not a deal that you buy in advance, but it does have a time limit — simply print the coupon and take it to Surepose before July 8 and schedule your discounted […]
If you have ugly carpet, read this post.
Think your carpet is ugly? Do your friends love you enough to go to a Facebook page and actually VOTE your carpet as the ugliest? Then read on! Star Flooring & Decorating is giving away up to $2000 worth of new flooring, including pad and installation, to the winner of the ugly carpet contest. To […]
Cheap Summer Fun in Wichita
Let’s start our list! School is out in just a week or so for most public schools in the area. Below are some ideas of inexpensive summer activities for kids (and some for adults!) in the Wichita area. (I’ll update the list with links and more information as I get it.) If you see that […]
Winter Adult Reading Program from Wichita Public Library
It’s the reading program for grown-ups, and it even has drawings for prizes. The Wichita Public Library’s Winter Reading Program, “Reel Reads,” focuses on books that have been made into movies. The program runs Jan. 10-March 10 at all Wichita Public Library locations. For each book read, participants age 16 or over may enter to […]
Take an Online Survey and Get 2 Free Passes to Botanica
Botanica is offering two free passes when you take a survey online. Here’s why they’re doing it: “As Wichita’s public garden, Botanica values the thoughts and opinions of the citizens we serve. We invite area residents to take a few minutes and tell us what they think. Visit botanicasurvey.com and complete the online survey to […]
New Free Website Helps You Find the Best Lights in Wichita
This is a bright (and cheap!) idea. Wichita now has a new website to find Christmas Lights! From now until the end of the year, all you have to do to locate Wichita’s best twinkle is visit YuleFinder.com. It has addresses and pictures and you can sort by neighborhood or type of display. Looking at […]
Free Child Car Seat Safety Checks Friday Morning
Wesley Medical Center will do a free check of your child carseats Friday morning, December 9, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon at the West location (northeast corner of 13th and Tyler). Another Car Seat Safety Check is scheduled for Monday morning, December 13, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon and again on Tuesday, January […]
Christmas Parade in Delano and Holiday Open House
This Saturday, December 4th, 2010, the Delano shopping district is making merry with a Holiday Open House, a Christmas parade, and visits with Santa. Participating merchants will offer Open House specials and seasonal treats from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Christmas parade begins at noon by the clock tower at Douglas and Sycamore and […]
Carriage Rides Thursday Nights at Waterfront
Perfect for date night or family night: Thursdays in December, from 6-8 4:30 – 8 p.m., enjoy complimentary carriage rides provided by Crown Carriage Co. at the Wichita Waterfront. The carriage station will be located outside the Bonefish Grill.
Veteran’s Day Deals Round-up
Having been raised as a military dependent, it warms me to see all the deals available for veterans and active duty military. There are probably more out there, but here are the ones I’ve posted so far on Wichita on the Cheap. (Note: Not all of these are for veterans only or for Veteran’s Day […]
Honor Flight Network Offers Free Flights to D.C. for WWII Veterans
This is not specifically a Veteran’s Day deal, since this is an ongoing program, but I thought this would be an appropriate time to post it. The Honor Flight Network offers free flights for veterans to see their respective memorials in Washington, D.C., giving preference to WWII veterans and to those veterans who are terminally ill. […]