Community Calendar

Wed., October 30 - Taking Care of the Girls: Breast Health Panel Discussion
Flying Pig Improv at new location at Douglas Ave. and Grove from 6 to 8 PM. (address may change; check on ticket link).
$10 admission. Ticket link: https://bit.ly/TakingCareOfGirlsPanel

Breast cancer is still one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in U.S. women, second only to lung cancer. This disease doesn’t affect only women. U.S. men make up 1 of every 100 breast cancer diagnoses. This panel discussion will feature experts and survivors who will share information on breast health, the latest practices for detecting and preventing breast cancer, treatment options, reconstruction, and other important considerations that are often overlooked.
Sponsored by Optometric Billings Solutions, optometricbilling.com, (316) 722-2021 and Flying Pig Improv, flyingpigimprov.com, (316) 833-1889

All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. This program will not take place on November 28. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Etse programa no occurria el 28 de noviembre.

Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Please note this event will not take place on 11/28.

Thrift Finds: Thrifted Treasures from the Museum’s Collection

Museums acquire objects in many ways, including purchases from thrift stores. Thrift stores sell donated used or second-hand items to the public at moderate prices, often as a way to support charitable organizations or causes. By promoting green practices, encouraging the re-use of items, and providing funds and services to underserved audiences, thrift stores support the community in important ways – and you never know what you’ll find at a thrift store!

Originally created as a companion to September 2024’s traveling exhibit Thrift Style, Thrift Finds features thrifted treasures from the Museum’s Permanent Collection and will be on view until February 2025.

September 2024 – February 2025

Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – 204 S Main

Located in the Lois Kay Walls Gallery – 3rd Floor.

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-1:00pm
We'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.

AARP Kansas, Urban League of Kansas, and AT&T are offering a series of in-person classes on digital literacy for participants 50 and older. These courses will cover Smartphones, social media, telehealth, fraud protection, and more.

AARP Kansas, Urban League, and AT&T are offering classes focused on digital literacy for participants 50 and older. These in-person courses will cover smartphones, social media, and telehealth. Participants will build skills to navigate the internet safely. You'll have access to Urban Leagues computer lab to practice new skills and also have the opportunity to earn a free digital device.

Make the most of your data by using graphs and pivot tables. Call (316) 261-8500 or register online.

Learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years. We'll explore "Fairy chess pieces"; chess pieces not used in conventional chess but incorporated into certain chess variants. Each session starts with a brief lecture on the topic, with the rest of the time dedicated for playing. Some chess sets, regular and specialized, available for playing. All skill levels welcome, beginner to experts. 

Parents/caregivers with children 12-36 months old will enjoy a weekly play session attended by community resource specialists to answer your questions about child development. Register online or call 316-261-8500.

Chess and its variations: learn about the classical game of strategy and its variations through the years.

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

The "Show Poster" was an essential form of advertising for public events throughout the United States during the 20th century. The overuse of posters led to city ordinances restricting their placement. Ordinances were emphasized by official signs reading "POST NO BILLS." The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum recently acquired a collection of these posters which capture the essence of local entertainment during this period.

This exhibit is part of the Museum's “Windows on Collections” – A frequently changing exhibit of artifacts from the Museum’s growing collection. Depending upon any given theme, this exhibit ranges from the topical to the bizarre.

See this exhibit before it's gone!

July 2024 - October 2024

Museum Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum -- 204 S. Main