Next week is free bus-fare week! I love, love the opportunity to teach our boys about how most people in the world travel places. Nothing to lose and it could be really great to know the routes in our city!
WSU and Williamson Wellness Center are partnering to do a Parkinson’s Research Study. If you or someone you know lives with Parkinson’s, you are invited to participate. You can attend 16 free fitness classes specialized in delaying the progression of the disease’s symptoms. It will be held August 5th – October 7th , Mon/Wed from 1:30 to 2:30. Contact the WSU Physical Therapy Department or Williamson Wellness Center.
Today from 10:00 to 7:00, Crave Beauty Academy is hosting their 2015 Cut-A-Thon. There will be food, face painting & games, along with $5 haircuts, $5 brow sculpts, $5 mini manicures, $10 express facials, and $5 glitter tattoos. The best part? All proceeds go to the National Missing and Exploited Children Foundation!
Every Thursday from June to September, Botanica is featuring $3 admission. In addition, from 5:30 – 7:30 they are hosting Family Game Night, featuring over-sized outdoor games & board games on the Terrace. Plus, the 2nd Thursday of each month will feature movies. Tonight it’s Karate Kid!
This Saturday, three of the Green Acres locations in Wichita will be featuring a Spa Day! From 11 – 3, you can get pampered with natural beauty products, learn more about supplements, sample wholesome foods, and enjoy luxurious spa demos. (The following Saturday the 20th, this will also be featured at the Bradly Fair location, same times.)
Some WPL events in the next week:
Today from 2:30 – 3:30 at Angelou Branch they will feature Percussion Magic for ages 4-11. Play drums in a drumming circle and learn how cultures around the world use drums to bring community together!
Today at Alford from 2:30 – 3:30 there will be a Guinness Book of World Records Challenge. Fun trivia and a chance to beat some records for ages 8 – 11.
Tomorrow from 2:30 – 3:30, Captain Underpants will be at the Linwood Park Branch. So you know that will be interesting.
Also tomorrow Westlink will have a member of the West Wichita Family Physicians team in from 2:30 – 3:15 to talk about doctors, nurses, and other medical heroes for kids ages 4 – 11.
Monday the 15th at 10:30 at Evergreen and 2:30 at Alford, the program of Hapless Heroes and their Funny Feats will be performed. Juggling, magic, and adventure will be involved for ages 4-11.
Kechi city wide garage sale this weekend!
Woo hoo! More details for Shakespeare in the Park.
Okay, I love this. A friend told me about MOXI Junction, a coffee house, art gallery and bakery in Maize that trains and employs special needs teens and adults. I can’t wait to visit!
We are also excited a new coffee place opened up in our neighborhood recently! TJ’s Coffee Shop looks like a nice place for meetings or to bike to with the fam.
If you shop at Whole Foods on Tuesday the 16th, 5% of sales will go directly to Youthville! Kids can also join in with Sidewalk Chalk Art and you can visit Youthville’s booth to find out more about opportunities to be involved with foster care and parent support programs.
This Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00, Watermark is hosting the Local Literary Festival, featuring 6 authors! Ooo, and there’s a 50 cent Ice Cream Social there tomorrow night.
This Saturday is 2nd Saturday! Shop local and get discounts.
Free Swim day this Saturday at Evergreen Pool!
Information overload? Me too. Just pick what suits you and your people. I hope you have a great weekend!