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City of Wichita District II Newsletter |
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A Message from Council Member
Pete Meitzner...
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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was initiated to honor the soldiers for the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War. The original national celebration of Decoration Day took place on May 30, 1868. It wasn't until after World War II that the holiday gained a strong following and national identity, and it wasn't officially named Memorial Day until 1967.
The final event that cemented the modern culture of Memorial Day in America was in 1968 when Congress passed the Uniform Holiday Act, designating Memorial Day as the last Monday in May rather than May 30, as it had previously been observed. This ensured a three-day weekend and gave the day its current status as the unofficial beginning of summer, mixing serious reflection with more lighthearted fun.
Memorial Day has come to signify the start of summer for many and is often celebrated with cookouts, family get-togethers, parades and concerts. But the real meaning of Memorial Day has, for too many, gotten lost in holiday hoopla. Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American armed forces. Memorial Day was created as an occasion to honor those who have paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedom. It is our opportunity to stop and give thanks for the many who have died protecting that freedom.
This Memorial Day, enjoy burgers and hot dogs with loved ones, but take a moment to remember those who can't do the same. Remember those families who will have an empty seat at their table and the men and women who used to occupy it.
Thank you to all who serve and protect our Country!
Have a good weekend!
Pete Meitzner
Wichita City Council
District II Council Member
Ph: 316.268.4331
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Bradley Fair Summer Jazz Concert Series
For the 17th consecutive year, the Bradley Fair Summer Concerts will help people stretch the weekends with Thursday night concerts. Concert guests can make the most of their weekends by starting with Thursday evenings at Bradley Fair. Guests will hear national and regional Jazz musicians while enjoying the beautiful venue overlooking Bradley Fair Lake. This season features five musical performances.
Co-sponsored by B98-FM and iHeart Media, the concerts will be held June 2 - 30, 2016. At the June 30th concert we will Celebrate America with a spectacular fireworks display following the concert. The concerts are held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Bradley Fair Plaza. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. Soft drinks and cocktails by Newport Grill are available for purchase at the concerts.
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Click here to stay up to date on East Kellogg construction.
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Wichita District II Facebook Page
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2015 City Accomplishments
Learn about the City's many accomplishments and find out more about the exciting projects slated for 2016!
The Wichita City Council set several strategic priorities which serve as the guiding principles for City government.
They include:
- Ensure Physical Safety
- Protect Property
- Protect Public Infrastructure
- Create a Growing Community
This report highlights the City of Wichita's 2015 accomplishments in each of those areas and provides a look ahead at the City's
2016 goals.
The City of Wichita is proud to serve the community in many ways, every day.
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Water Conservation Rebate Program Maintains Participation
City Council authorized $100,000 in February 2016 to continue to encourage Wichitans to incorporate high-efficiency, water-saving devices
and appliances into their homes. As of May 13, 2016 only
$15,012 remains for this program.
Approximately 40 applications are being received each week and staff anticipates
that funding will be exhausted within the next 30 days.
The results of a recently published Water Research Foundation study indicate that the 23 utilities in the sample showed a
decline of 22% in average annual indoor household water use
since the last such study was published in 1999. The study
reports "the reductions in household water use are largely due
to more efficient fixtures and appliances and are not the result
of either occupancy or behavior".
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SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER
LET'S HAVE A BASH!
Head to Naftzger Park at 102 S. St. Francis and kick off summer! Recreation games, sports, board games, crafts and foods trucks will be available and the forecast looks like the weather will be PERFECT!
Geared for kids ages 6-12 but bring the whole family to this FREE evening of fun!
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Visitors to Old Cowtown Museum are used to seeing the Victorian era portrayed true to form, but when Steampunk Day arrives on
Saturday May 28, they will experience a re-imagined, more advanced 19th century straight out of a Jules Verne or H.G. Wells novel.
The sixth annual Steampunk Day, sponsored by the imaginary "Tesla and Lovecraft Mail Order Catalogue Company", includes "new" products and inventions, music and dance performances, airship "demonstrations" and unique shopping opportunities.
What is Steampunk? Simply put, Steampunk is Victorian science fiction that takes modern inventions - the Internet, weaponry, clocks - and re-imagines how they would look had they been created with Victorian technology and materials.
There will be demonstrations and panels with Airship Devil's Blight and Airship Vindus. We will also have a cannon duel and the Scallywags will entertain all. And Fireshark Gaming will allow you to literally step into
the game!
Come dressed in your best costume and be entered in our costume contest. Or you
can join in the beard and mustache competition!
So come on out to Cowtown on May 28 and step into a whole new world of adventure!
For more information, call 316-219-1871 or visit their website.
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Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica
Relax and unwind at Tuesdays On The Terrace, your favorite after-work party! Each Tuesday night from June to September, the Garden mixes things up with live music, happy hour and horticulture.
Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages from The Bar's Open from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and view the summer garden until 8 p.m.
Clear your schedule, pack a picnic, call your friends and relax in the Gardens with Tuesdays on the Terrace. Food provided by Friends of Botanica and every 3rd Tuesday by Molino's.
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Regardless of what it's been called over the years, Riverfest has always been about bringing people together. From the beginning, as part of the City's Centennial celebration in 1970, the goal was to bring the entire community together, to build community pride and focus on Wichita's beautiful natural resource, the Arkansas River.
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Riverfest Do's
and Don'ts
DO...
Wear your Riverfest button! It's your admission ticket to nine days of fun. Nearly all events are FREE with your button, but only if you're wearing it!
Provide ample time for bag checks. All bags, purses, etc., will be checked for your safety.
Visit WichitaRiverfest.com for the most up-to-date event and concert schedules. Before
you head to the festival, be sure to check out all the details online and confirm event times.
Remember to wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Be courteous to other festival attendees, so they'll have as much fun as you do!
Visit often! There are concerts, events and new surprises every day of the festival.
Plan ahead and don't miss one exciting minute!
DON'T...
Leave blankets, tarps and other personal belongings on the banks of the Arkansas River or in other festival areas overnight. Wichita Park Department personnel will pick up and discard any abandoned items. (City code #9.04.020)
Bring pets, coolers or or outside food and drink inside the festival area.
(City code #6.04.055)
Ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc., inside festival areas.
Bring weapons of any kind to the festival.
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This summer Kid Power has teamed up with Wichita Public Schools to be the mascot of the Federal Summer Food Program.
Kansas is ranked 48 out of 50 states for participation. Since Kid Power Cares, Inc. was formed to help Give Kids the Power to Feel Great we think this community coalition with WPS will be an opportunity for the 50,000 students in the school district
to have more knowledge about the program through a new name and logo.
hat are safe places to eat and socialize. No paperwork needed... just show up and
have a nutritious summer!
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Park & Recreation Summer Classes
Online registration began Monday, May 9, and classes start the week of June 6 unless otherwise noted.
View the online catalog and
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1. Attend any Wichita Park & Recreation class, athletic
league or special event and take your best selfie!
2. Follow @WichitaParkandRec on Instagram.
3. Post your selfie using #ICTSummerSelfie .
4. Be sure to check often and "like" your favorite photos.
5. The photo with the most likes will be featured in the 2016
Fall Activities Guide.
Winner will be notified on August 1st through Instagram.
All photos are subject to City of Wichita guidelines and will be removed if in violation.
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Summer travel season is here! If you're planning to catch a flight out of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to a place where you don't know the language, you can quickly learn the basics with a FREE language software program!
http://wichitalibrary.org/Research#m
Mango Languages is a great interactive, online learning tool - and all you need to access it is your Wichita Public Library card. ¡muy bien!
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Nobody wants to have a heart attack. So people can fall into the trap of looking for
new-fangled ways to decrease their
risk of a heart attack. They may look for the
the newest supplement, in order to prevent a heart attack.
As a physician, I routinely assessed my patients' "risk factors," or aspects of health
that contribute to the risk for heart
attacks and strokes. Risk factors include age,
of early heart disease, blood pressure, smoking, weight, cholesterol
and diabetes.
While you can't do anything about your age or your family's history, you CAN affect all
of the other risk factors. Do two things: Don't smoke! And Walk!
Walking decreases blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and diabetes. Aim for walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days per week. Even 15 minutes per day is helpful, so if you don't think you
can manage 30 minutes, start with less. Short on time? Take short walks on your work breaks or park farthest from the entrance when out shopping.
You don't have to go to a gym, or run, to get the benefits.
Just put on your shoes
and walk. Wichita has an abundance
of parks and walking paths to explore if you wish. There's probably one near you. Or you can just walk in your neighborhood. Where you walk doesn't matter.
Dr. Barbara Coats, BikeWalkWichita Board Member
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2016 Working Well Award Applications
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he Working Well Award is sponsored by the Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita and has been established locally since 2005. This community award is a local grassroots award that does not require purchase of products or advertising. The
winner is selected by local professionals.
Award Categories
This year, area businesses will have the opportunity to apply for one of four award categories:
Small Business Award (1-100)
Medium Business Award (101-500)
Large Business Award (501 & up)
Byron Stout Passion for Wellness Award
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27.
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Life Happens Here!
From year-round to seasonal events, Downtown
is the preferred location for Wichita to celebrate throughout the year. A variety of events cater to the diverse interests of Wichita residents and many visitors from Kansas and throughout the regional area.
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JOBS are here in Wichita!
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a job board with local, Wichita area, jobs only! A free service for job seekers, it will save you the time of searching through dozens of jobs outside of the area. Create a
free account here and you will be automatically signed up for all Wichita area updates and can customize the search further if you wish.
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Check out the latest job fairs and
training courses. Click here.
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Don't be Left in the Dark!
Help deter crime and keep our communities safe by reporting street light outages. If you notice outages within your neighborhood, fill out this simple form on Westar Energy's website. |
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District II Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District II Advisory Board meets the second Monday of the month at Fire Station #20 at 2255 S. Greenwich Rd. Wichita, KS 67207. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2015 meeting schedule, click
here
The District II Breakfast occurs the first Saturday of even months. The Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. at The Regent Senior Living Residence at 2050 N. Webb Rd. (In the theater on the second floor)
To find DAB II agendas and minutes click
here
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District II's neighborhood associations, click
here
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Click here to find up-to-date
information regarding street
maintenance in your area.
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City Manager's Office
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Wichita, KS 67202
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