Have you been remembering Winter Wednesdays at the Sedgwick County Zoo? Every Wednesday through February, entrance is only $2.50 per person. Great time to visit if you don’t have a pass this year.
Join the conversation at tonight’s Hack Night with Open Wichita beginning at 5:30 pm at The Labor Party (a brilliant coworking space Downtown). See a list of current projects this organization is tackling here.
Watermark is partnering with The Kansas Leadership Center to host a book launch for Ed O’Malley and Amanda Cebula’s new release Your Leadership Edge. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19th at 6:00 pm at the Kansas Leadership Center at 325 E Douglas in Downtown Wichita.
Beginning this Saturday the 16th, Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art will be showing Visual Justice: The Gordon Parks Photography Collection. Admission is free.
The Great Plains Nature Center hosts Naturally Crafty every Tuesday from 10:00 to noon. This free event will provide all the materials you need to create a masterpiece.
Ooo: This Monday the 18th is one of the selected days for Free Admission to America’s National Parks. If you’re taking a road trip over the long weekend, consider exploring our nation. For free. (Thanks Wichita On the Cheap)
If you join the Wichita YMCA before January 18th, your $50 joiner fee will be waived. Great deal and friendly staff.
Library:
Drop in at Alford Branch this afternoon any time from 1:00-2:30 for tech help. Anything from a new device to job applications, technology staff will be available to help you explore.
Alford Branch is hosting a Beach Party tomorrow afternoon from 2:30-3:30. Luau party, games, crafts, and a dream of the beach.
Also on Friday the 15th, head to Angelou from 2-5 to make a harmonica from popsicle sticks, paper, and toothpicks. That sounds interesting.
Saturday the 16th, come to Central at 2:30 so the whole family can recreate famous works of art. Then create original prints of your own.
On Tuesday the 19th, come to Evergreen from 6:30-7:30 pm with the whole family to make rainbows and explore colors.
And don’t forget: All branches will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day
Have a wonderful weekend!