May 18 Saturday
On May 18, 2024, a 50th anniversary of the Keeper dedication, "Party for the People," will be hosted by the Bosin Society along City of Wichita-Government, Sedgwick County Government, Evergy and a few other sponsors. They will host a free family-friendly celebration centered around a powwow, Native performances, free museum admission, Native youth and adult art exhibits, food trucks, outdoor games and activities for kids and ending with fireworks. Five months and counting! Don't miss this event, recognizing the dedication of Wichita's most iconic landmark!
Schedule of events:
1-1:30 p.m. | Re-dedication Ceremony 1-5 p.m. | Keeper Kids Zone, Outdoor Festival, Food Trucks1:30-5 p.m. | Native Performances: Flue - Brandon Buffalohead, Singer/Actor - AJ Harvey, Powwow Dancers - Indigenous Enterprise and more1-8 p.m. | Wichita Wagonmasters River Tours (launching from Douglas Ave.) and Native Elders Council concessions2-5 p.m. | Powwow - Indoors and free museum admission4:30 | Indian Taco Sale - until gone6-8 p.m. | Powwow - Indoors and free museum admission9 p.m. | Fireworks Show set to Native Music to be seen from museum backgrounds
Experience the vibrant flavors, sights, and sounds of Asia at the Wichita Asian Night Market! Indulge in mouthwatering food, shop for unique crafts, and immerse yourself in live performances followed by a fireworks display under the stars!
The Asian Night Market is inspired by the late-night markets of Asia, where people come together to enjoy the many local eats, drinks, and arts of Asian cuisine.
This is a family friendly event. Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and cultural celebration as we commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)!
Early admission ticket entry begins at 5:00 p.m. followed by general admission at 6:00.
May 29 Wednesday
KMUW's monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For May, we will be reading the Pulitzer Prize Winner in fiction, which will be announced on May 6. And the winner is Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips!
We'll meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.
May 30 Thursday
The Neighboring Movement is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for our 3rd annual fundraising gala – an evening dedicated to fostering a sense of community, giving back, and creating lasting connections.You can expect a delightful night filled with delicious food and engaging activities. But more than anything, know that you’ll leave feeling inspired to be a better neighbor.Let’s create a change - together!
May 16 Thursday
Our Annual Church Rummage Sale gets bigger and better every year! Several rooms filled with treasures and trinkets for every interest. Church garage sales are the best! They're inside, they have baked goods and bathrooms!Our Whopper Garage Sale will be May 16-18 at The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, 7202 E. 21st St. N. in Wichita, KS. A collection of donations from church members and friends makes this one of the best sales of the year. Don’t miss out!Doors open at 9 a.m.on May 18. No early birds, please. Additional markdowns on Saturday until we close the doors at 1 p.m. Includes sales of plants, baked goods, and crafts.The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita is located on the north side of 21st St N between Woodlawn and Rock Road. 🪴🧁🧰🧸🦴🥣🖼️
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.
In ignitor 2.0 you will learn the tips and tricks of talking with potential customers to gain valuable feedback through open ended questions. You will also identify your unique value proposition and start developing a business model canvas that will lead you to a solid business strategy and how you will make money.
ignitor 2.0 is for innovators and entrepreneurs who have completed ignitor 1.0 or have clearly defined how their idea solution solves a particular problem and are committed to mapping and digging into the steps towards launching their startup.
This 4 week program occurs over the following dates:
April 30 - May 28
Tuesdays | 5:30 - 8:00 pm
(With the exception of May 21)
In ignitor 1.0 you will learn the key concepts and start-up language, how to talk about your idea, what to expect going through the process, how to listen to feedback to improve your idea, and why you need a prototype of your idea.
ignitor 1.0 is for innovators and aspiring entrepreneurs wanting to get started moving their idea forward by learning the start-up process and improving their idea.
This 8 week programs occurs over the following dates:May 9th - June 27th 2024Thursdays | 5:45 - 8:00 pm
"The Vector says Hello"- Create scalable vector graphics (SVGs) for illustration and design using Inkscape, a free to use software for digital drawing. We'll figure out how to get around, use objects, paths, grouping, Boolean operations, color options, saving .svgs. This is part 1 of 3. Must have basic keyboard and mouse skills. Call 261-8500 to register.
Watermark Books & Café will host Kansas author Anna St. John on Thursday, May 16th at 6 pm. Anna St. John is the of Doomed By Blooms: A Josie Posey Mystery. She will be here to celebrate the release of her sequel to the series Clocked Out: A Josie Posey Mystery. The book is a fast-paced rollercoaster ride of a mystery and a delightful romp with returning big-city reporter turned small-town crime solver Josie Posey trying to solve another murder in English Village. Anna will be here to discuss the book, do a Q&A with the audience, and do a book signing.
May 16 – Turning Anger into Power - Finishing School for Modern Women ClassMarina Point Office Park, 1999 N. Amidon, Suite 222 from 6 to 8:30 PMThis event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome.The registration fee is $35 for Badass Women of Wichita Alliance members and $40 for nonmembers. Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/TurnAngerToPowerHow do you react to situations that make you angry? If you’re like most people, it’s probably by blowing up or pushing emotions deep inside. In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover how to channel your reaction to anger, maintain connections, keep your composure, and go from “Oh hell no” to “Now what?”
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!
May 17 Friday
2024 RiverCity Tattoo & LifeStyle Expo is Kansas' 1st Tattoo Event of this size in almost 20 years! Along with nearly 50 different tattoo artists for live tattooing, there will also be a wide variety of vendor booths showcasing products of fun & culture like you've never experienced before. Completely professional & proper, they are bringing something Kansas has never gotten to enjoy like this before. Will you be there to enjoy?
Become familiar with the process of printing to the Library's Prusa printer. Learn the best practices for optimizing prints for the Prusa i3 MK3S+. This is the second of three steps to be certified to use our Prusa 3D Printer. 3D Printing Basics is a pre-requisite for this class. Must have intermediate keyboard and mouse skills. Call 261-8500 to register.