Do you know about the Easter Sun Run? This premier 10k and 2 mile race benefits Youth Horizons‘ mission to break the cycle of fatherlessness through mentoring and residential programs. Door prizes, musical entertainment, and homemade BBQ. Basically the best. Register here to join the fun.
Twisted Java is offering 16 oz coffees for 99 cents every weekday morning from 6-7:30 a.m. They also offer delights such as S’mores and Snickerdoodle Lattes. Be still my heart.
From February 20-22, Shutterfly is offering 101 free 4×6 prints! We have ordered and been pleased with prints and cards from this company, and they are an affiliate link to help support this site (at zero cost to you). Just enter promo code WINTERGIFT at check out.
My friend alerted me to Friends University’s Jazz Festival this Friday and Saturday February 19th & 20th. Come hear world-class guest artists accompany Friends’ big band and jazz combos. Get tickets here.
Have you ever been to Bella Vita Bistro? Friends introduced me to it several years back, and it remains one of our favorite local date spots. So charming.
Have you ever read the sweet book Dragons Love Tacos
Do you know about the 2016 Engineering Expo? Presented by the Wichita section of the Society of Women Engineers, this free event shows kids grades K-8 how cool engineering can be with hands-on activities. This Saturday the 20th from 9-2 at Century II. See you there.
Reverie Roasters has been hosting Adult Coloring Book Socials. The next one is Tuesday the 23rd from 6-8 pm.
Enjoy this warmer weather with extended hours at O.J. Watson Park this weekend. Picnics, fishing, paddle boats.
This Saturday is Brew Day at the Johnson’s Garden West 13th Street Store. I don’t know what that means, but I want to find out.
This is the 30th year the Wichita Public Library is hosting a free screening of Academy Award films. Come to the historic Orpheum Theatre this Saturday, doors opening at 9:30 am. Get more info and see the film nominees here.
Do you know about Startup Wichita? You should.
Library:
This Saturday at Alford from 1 -3, come hear about Brown vs Board of Education and the events that led to desegregation of public schools.
Also Saturday from 2:30-3:30 at Central, come to Family Fun: Draw This Story. Experience the role of illustrator as you listen to a narrative and capture the scene on paper.
Then Monday at Central, come from 3-4 to learn about the Kansas Expungement Law.
At 6 pm Monday, Linwood is hosting Mermaids and Silly Fish. Enjoy stories and make your own tail.
Any time from 11-5 on Tuesday, come to Comotara Branch to Make a Ladybug.
Also Tuesday at noon, stop by Central to hear about Infant Mortality from a representative of Sedgwick County Health Department.
And at Rockwell on Tuesday evening from 6-7:30, Jennifer Allen from Natural Grocers will present Chocolate for Your Health. This is why I love the library.
Have a wonderful weekend!