Welcome everyone to this week’s Wichita Weekly Update where I give you a rundown of the recent local news, some fun facts about Wichita and upcoming events over the next week. Today is Monday, August 17th.
WICHITA NEWS
First up, let’s go over some news from the last week:
City Vote on future of Century II Could be Non-binding
Here is your weekly update on the future of Century II. After the group Save Century II submitted a petition with 17000 signatures, the City Council is expected to decide whether to move forward with an election or not. The question is whether or not an election would be binding or merely advisory and it seems to be leaning in the latter. This means that the city would spend approximately $100000 on a public vote to get the pulse of the city, but would ultimately hold the decision rates one way or another. I’ll continue to keep you updated on all Century II news.
Local Restaurant N and J’s Raises Money for Beirut
N and J’s restaurant in Wichita, Kansas held a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for the victims of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon that killed more than 172 and left thousands more without homes. All proceeds went towards the red cross of Lebanon.
Hot Real Estate Market in Wichita
There is a ton of competition on the housing market with the historic low interest rates. Houses are flying off the market. It’s a good time to be selling your home.
https://www.kwch.com/2020/08/17/low-interest-rates-lead-to-a-competitive-wichita-housing-market/
Movie Theatres Opening back up
Regal Warren East and Regal Warren West will be the first Regal cinemas in Wichita to reopen on August 21st followed by Old Town and the Movie Machine on the 28th of August. Caution will be taken as far as health screenings for employees, and masks in all locations for customers except when they are enjoying food or beverages. Some theatres will also be reduced to 50% capacity.
WICHITA FUN FACT
This week’s fun fact is…
Gage Brewer was an American musician and guitarist born in 1904 in Gage, Oklahoma. He moved to Wichita, Kansas in the mid-1920’s. He would go on to play the first electric guitar ever at the Shadowland Ballroom in Wichita. Yes, you heard that right. The first electric guitar played was right here in Wichita.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gage_Brewer
WICHITA EVENTS
Chicken N Pickle Weekly Events
This week at Chicken N Pickle, some of the live events are Live Music with PATZ, Adam Capps, and Harrison Steele. For exact times and dates, see their website:
https://chickennpickle.com/wichita/calendar/
Great Plains Nature Center hosts Outdoor Play
The Great Plains Nature Center is hosting an hour this Thursday to help kids learn about nature, this week they will learn about fish and fishing. This event is free.
https://wichitaonthecheap.com/outdoor-play-gpnc/
Starlite Drive-In
During August, Starlite is offering their carload pricing. Early in the week they will be showing Inside out and Star wars and on the other screen Back to the Future and The Mummy.
Old Town Farm & Art Market -Wichita
The Old Town Farm & Art Market is meeting at 8AM down at old town.
ICT Save the Children March/Rally
This march will take place at 11:30am on Sunday and will start at Old Town and end at Naftzger Park. The purpose is to raise awareness for human/children against sex trafficking.
https://allevents.in/wichita/ict-save-the-children-march-rally/200020023856829
That’s it for this week’s Wichita Weekly Update. I hope you all have a great week! Let me know if you enjoy these updates and what you would like to hear more about. To join our email list, go to our website wichitalifeict.com, email us at wichitalifeict@gmail.com or message us on any social media!