May 16 Thursday
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.
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?
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.
May 18 Saturday
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.
Would you like to research your German ancestors but don't know how to start research in Germany? Learn everything you need to know about German history as well as church and state archives to get you started on the right track from the beginning. Presented by Ursula C. Krause. Sponsored by the Wichita Genealogical Society.
On May 18, 2024, in honor of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Keeper of the Plains, The Mid-America All-Indian Museum's Bosin Society, along with the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Evergy and a few other sponsors 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.