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 26 Friday
Plant sale of Kansas native and adaptable plants.
Immerse yourself in innovation as up to 16 teams of talented WSU students showcase their entrepreneurial spirit. Each competing team will have interactive booths, giving you the opportunity to explore groundbreaking business ideas.
Your presence matters, come and support the next generation of entrepreneurs as they take their visions to the next level!
This course will explore the science behind weather systems by teaching the observational skills needed to make a forecast without using instruments or computer models. Learning Circles are lightly-facilitated study groups for learners who want to take online courses together in person. This course consists of 6 sessions beginning April 5. Call 261-8500 or visit p2pu.org/wichita to register.
The day kicks off at 10:30 am with the Trade Show, where students will showcase their startup ideas in innovative booths until 1:00 pm. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and gain valuable insights from a successful entrepreneur during the keynote speech from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Then, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, witness the excitement as students present their final pitches and compete for $25,000 in prizes.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the entrepreneurial journey – save the date for April 26th!
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.
Step into the future of entrepreneurship at the Shocker New Venture Competition Finals. With up to 6 teams of WSU students competing, this event promises a thrilling showcase of innovative business pitches.
Be part of the excitement as the finals unfold, leading to the presentation of awards. Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, discovery, and the celebration of aspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to bring groundbreaking ideas to the marketplace!
Join in a classic high fantasy Dungeons and Dragons campaign! New participants are welcome, but this campaign is designed for experienced players. Call 350-3261 to register.
Ever wanted to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? These sessions are designed to teach you about the world's most popular role-playing game. Learn how to make a character, how combat and magic work, using your character's abilities, and more! This is an introductory level program for ages 13 to 18. Call 350-3261 to register.
Come for the READiculous Book Sale and stay for the art making! Explore your creative side by turning discarded book pages into unique works of art in this free, informal program. No artistic skill necessary and no reservations required. Drop by anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum READiculous Book SaleApril 26-28Friday 4/26 - 5pm to 9pmSaturday 4/27 - 10am to 5pmSunday 4/28 - 10am to 5pmWichita Art Museum, Great Hall Cost is free and includes general admission to the museum. Bring $$ for books!The READiculous Book Sale is a three-day extravaganza and the FWAM largest fundraising event of the year! We will have a wide selection of gently-used books for all ages and interests, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and many 1st editions, author signed and rare-finds. All proceeds benefit WAM’s events and programs. Plus, there will be fun events throughout the museum perfect for the whole family.
This class is for the beginning computer user. We'll cover the basics of how to use a computer, including using a mouse and navigating the Microsoft Windows Operating System. No previous computer skills necessary. Call 261-8500 to register.
• Coloring Station hosted by Get Ya Color On Studios (River Lobby)• Drop-in art making – Turn discarded book pages into unique works of art! (Art Studio)• Check out PLAYo Discover a variety of beautifully illustrated children’s picture books in the Book Nooko Make a bookmark in the Art Lab• Tators & Toppings Food Truck (outside of WAM main entrance)
Performances11:30 – Sonalli Kurlekar, Classical Indian Dancer (Ablah gallery)1:30 – St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team (Great Hall)Times TBD – Storytelling in (im)permanent galleries (2nd floor)