Apr 24 Wednesday
KMUW's monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For April, we're reading James by Percival Everett.
We'll meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.
Apr 27 Saturday
The annual Ark River Clean-Up is an event sponsored by Cargill Cares, the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands & Streams, the City of Wichita, the Evergy GreenTeam, INTRUST Bank, and numerous other partners.The GROUP REGISTRATION feature is back! If you are coordinating a office group, scouts, students, or just a bunch of friends, you can set up a group and provide your team with a registration code.While supplies last, volunteers will receive an eco-friendly event t-shirt and a free lunch. Gloves and trash bags will be provided.Enjoy the cookout beginning at 11:30 am with TNT burgers supplied by Cargill and grilled by the Wichita Wagon Masters
Apr 22 Monday
Grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee for this online lunch-time virtual chat, open-access session with Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief of The Community Voice. Friday, July 7, 12:00pm-1:00pmWe'll talk about community issues, ideas for stories, your likes or dislikes about the paper or anything else.It's our chance to hear from our readers. We care what you think! We'll share what we know!! This event happens on the first Friday of each month, just register and on the Thursday before the event we will email you the link to join in the webinar.
As a response to a great Kansas Black Legislative Day and our subsequent survey of African Americans across the state, we have a stronger feel for the issues of most importance to Kansas' Black community. Join us on April 22 at 6 p.m. CST for an enlightening Zoom webinar. Be the first to hear the results and get a sneak peek at upcoming legislative actions we hope to pursue
Wichita State's French Division presents "Chante la vie, chante" a live event featuring classic French songs recorded during "The Golden Age of French Song 1950-1999". It will feature songs by artists such as Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg, and many more! Musicians from Paris, France, will be singing and performing these classic French songs. This FREE event will be held on April 22nd at 7 PM on the WSU Campus in the CAC Theater.Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/9wIlUxNcv
Apr 23 Tuesday
Learn about more advanced features of Microsoft Word, such as using styles, headers, footers, page numbers and tables. Basic Word skills recommended. Call 261-8500 to register.
What is the history of the electoral college? Why did our Founding Fathers chose this method to elect our president? What are the pros and cons to using this method? This program will feature Friends university Political Science Professor Dr. Russell Arben Fox. Dr. Fox will explain the electoral college process, its strengths and weaknesses, and what other options could be used to elect the most powerful position in our country. Tuesday Topics is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters.
ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.
Calling all architects! Join us each month for open building time. Bring your creativity and freestyle, or draw a challenge card and try to build something new.
Apr 25 Thursday
The Wichita Public Library and the American Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas are partnering to bring a series of blood drives to the Advanced Learning Library. Please consider providing a life-saving donation. Book your appointment today at www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. Keep your eyes peeled for additional upcoming dates!
Use a free 3D modeling program, Tinkercad, to create digital objects in three dimensions. In this class, we will work on a simple 3D model project that can be exported as an STL file for use with 3D printers. An email address is required to register for a Tinkercad account. Must have intermediate keyboard and mouse skills. Call 261-8500 to register.
Join us for an exciting evening with Marianne Marti, founding partner of Russell-Marti Conservation Services, in connection with Fully Dimensional: Artists of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Marti is a sculpture conservator who specializes in working with bronze, stone, terra cotta, plaster, and wood, with an expertise in outdoor public art. For more than 25 years, she has performed biannual maintenance treatments and major conservation work on sculptures at WSU, and she will speak about her experiences, including the conservation of the Ulrich’s Joan Miró mosaic (2011-2017). Reception at 5:30 p.m., with the program following at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend this free talk.
Interested in starting a business through franchising? There are options in all kinds of industries and at all price points; it's much more than simply fast food and retail. In this SCORE program, FranNet Owner Ben Terrill will explain the process and opportunities around this entrepreneurial option.