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 31st.
Wichita News
The Pop-up Park has closed
As of today, August 31st, the pop-up park has closed. Right down the street at the new Naftzger Park there will be a couple food truck spots open in a few weeks.
Save Century II Petition is “Invalid” Judge Rules
As we’ve mentioned on past episodes, a petition with more than 17,000 signatures calling for a “binding” election for Century II has been ruled invalid. One reason that this petition has been set aside is because the language was too broad. There is still a plan for an advisory election before Century II is demolished, but it would not be binding in this case.
https://www.kmuw.org/post/judge-rules-save-century-ii-petition-invalid
Wichita School Board to Review the Cancellation of Fall Sports on Tuesday
After initially cancelling all fall sports for USD259, while many other local suburbs and areas continued to pursue fall sports, the Wichita School Board is reconvening to discuss this cancellation and potentially over turn it. This is after many protests and others calling for them to reconsider. We will have a follow up next week.
The Community Voice Thrives
Despite newspapers and magazines declining in recent years, the Black Newspaper The Community Voice is still hearing desire from it’s audience to print bi-weekly.
Wichita Fun Fact
Did you know that there used to be an amusement part on an island in the Ar-Kansas River. Many people remember Joyland, but it didn’t open until 1949. The “island” held a baseball stadium and Wonderland Amusement Park which was open from 1905 to 1918.
Read more below:
http://www.360wichita.com/blog/Entertainment/Do-You-Remember-Wonderland-Amusement-Park.html
Wichita Events
Wednesday, September 2
Filling the Gap Lunches
Head to The Center where Children can receive 4 meals on Wednesday.
Wag & Woof Fundraiser at Chicken N Pickle
From 4-7 on Wednesday at Chicken N Pickle, there is a fundraiser called Wag & Woof for the Kansas Humane Society.
Thursday, September 3
Outdoor Yoga & Kombucha
This Thursday, from 7-9PM Inspirit Kombucha Brewing Company will host Outdoor Yoga and Kombucha.
Friday, September 4
Food Truck Cowtown Museum
If you love Food trucks, head to Cowtown museum this Friday at 6PM.
Saturday, September 5
Old Town Farm & Art Market
The Old Town Farm & Art Market is meeting at 8AM Saturday down at old town.
The Teahouse at Clifton Square Grand Opening Partea
From 7-9PM, there will be a grand opening Partea for The Teahouse at Clifton Square.
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!