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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.