Library first today:
Did you know November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers month? This year’s selection is Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino. There will be a Kick-off Party this Saturday, November 7th, from 2-3 p.m. at the Rockwell Branch Library. The first 50 families will receive a copy of the book, and all attendees can interact with a live llama and alpaca, participate in storytime, and enjoy a llama craft. Too fun!
Also this Saturday, from 7-9 pm, come to the WSU Hughes Metroplex for an evening with Luis Alberto Urrea, author of this year’s Big Read Wichita book Into the Beautiful North. Come listen about themes of Mexican immigration, cultural identity, the complexities surrounding our American-Mexican border, and Urrea’s own story. A book signing will follow.
Tonight at Alford Branch, come interact with The Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance and Scenic Roots. Play a variety of American folk instruments including a dulcimer, banjo, and mandolin. Ages 5 and up.
Come honor Hispanic culture through stories and a craft this Saturday the 7th from 2:30-3:30 at Central Branch. Layer yarn onto a drawing of traditional Mexican heroes, emblems, or a Mixtec calendar pattern. Ages 5 and up.
For adults, come learn about your Kindle Fire on Tuesday the 10th at Angelou Branch.
My friend passed on this fun article about the new Union Station project downtown. The area will feature drive-thru coffee, Indian cuisine, and outdoor seating.
Do you know about The Legacy Project? Good, good stuff.
This Saturday at 11:00, Spirit is hosting their annual Veterans’ Day Parade at Wichita WaterWalk. Come celebrate our vets and enjoy food trucks, a car show, toy collection and face painting.
Green Acres at 21st and Maize is hosting a Holiday Tasting Event this Saturday November 7th from 11-3. This event will include gluten-free and vegan meal options, demos & tastings, and storewide savings.
The Fresh Market is also hosting their Taste of the Holidays this Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6:00. Come sample the flavors of the season.
Julie Checkoway and Jenny Lawson will be at Watermark tonight and tomorrow, respectively.
Christian Youth Theater will present Beauty and the Beast beginning tonight through the 7th. Purchase tickets here.
I got to meet the founder of Guiding Paws, Inc, a local organization supporting a nonprofit, Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Andrew is dedicated to “bringing awareness to people about guide dogs and the role they play in helping visually impaired individuals gain independence.” He is currently selling great t-shirts at Mead’s Corner to raise funds for his guide dog’s vet bills.
We got the International Justice Mission Holiday Gift Catalog in the mail the other day. What better gift to give someone in your life who may not need anything than purchasing in their honor a gift of freedom from slavery? A wonderful stocking stuffer for this year. You can shop online here.
Enjoy your weekend intentionally loving your people and our city!