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District III Newsletter from the Office of Community Services
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The Wichita Summer Reading Program has begun! Sign your children up for the Wichita Public Library's program to challenge them to read throughout the summer. And new this year, you can sign up and track your child's reading progress online by
clicking here. Be sure to also check out the Library's event calendar for the dozens of programs designed to keep your kids learning and entertained.
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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.
If you know of any children, ages 1 thru 18,
that need breakfast, lunch, or snack this summer,
click here to view the list of sites
that are safe places to eat and socialize. No paperwork needed... just show up and
have a nutritious summer!
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Get out and enjoy the weather. Take a scroll down the walking path in Hermon Hill Park, take your dog to play at Chapin Dog Park or enjoy the wonderful attractions including the new train at O.J. Watson Park. For a list of parks in District III as well as across the city
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District III Construction
John Mack Bridge:
The existing bridge will undergo structural repairs.
Traffic Impact: Broadway is restricted to one lane in each direction thru construction over the Arkansas River Bridge.
Estimated Completion: Spring 2016
63rd Street S Water Main Extension:
This project will extend water service along 63rd Street South from Clifton Avenue to K-15 to eliminate dead end systems and provide a redundant feed in the water supply to Derby.
Traffic Impact: 63rd Street may be reduced to one lane of traffic during work hours. Access to local businesses will be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may occur during work hours.
Estimated completion: Summer 2016
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Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center
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Seeking resources but unsure where to turn or what is available? Stop by Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center located at 2820 S. Roosevelt in the Planeview Neighborhood or call 316 303-8028. Onsite staff can provide you with resources to help you overcome certain obstacles.
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center Please call 303-8028 for more information
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Need to complete an Application, Review, Interim Report or Report a Change? Stop by Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center to see the on-site benefit worker or call 303-8082
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
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Home Improvement program has funding available for income qualified homeowners
The Housing and Community Services Department's Home Improvement Program now has funding available for interest-free, forgivable deferred payment loans of up to $5,000 for income-qualified (60% of median) owner-occupant homeowners. Loans are provided for emergency needs, such as furnaces, water heaters, sewer lines, water lines, electrical system repairs and plumbing repairs. Loans are also provided for minor home repair needs for senior citizens, age 62 and older.
Property taxes must be current.
Call 462-3713 for more information or to apply.
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Crime Stoppers encourages citizens to call if they have information about a felony crime, and wish to remain anonymous. This means that they have not directly contacted law enforcement.
Crime Stoppers always encourages cooperation with law enforcement, but in those cases where citizens do not want to call police, they are encouraged to provide the information they have anonymously through Crime Stoppers by one of the following ways:
Call (316) 267-2111 or 1-800-222-TIPS
Text TIP217 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or
Report a tip online here!
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District III Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District III Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
To find DAB III agendas and minutes click
here
District III Breakfast
2016 Dates
February 27, 2016
April 30, 2016
June 18, 2016
August 27, 2016
October 29, 2016
None in December due to the holidays.
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Helpful Links & Information
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily
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City Council Agendas, Minutes and streaming video
link
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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, complete this
form.
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Become part of the solution and tell us what's on your mind. Visit Activate Wichita today!
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Join the District III Facebook Page
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Please join us on the District III Facebook page to get news and updates about your community. You can join
HERE! Or by searching for Wichita District III on Facebook.
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Check out what's happening at the Library by
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Find out about Parks and Recreation Summer Classes by
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Construction, Street Sweeping, & More
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WHAT, WHERE, WHEN....
THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS A GREAT PUBLICATION THAT IS HELPFUL FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF WICHITA, AND THEY HAVE BEEN GENEROUS IN GIVING US AN ON-LINE ACCESS. SO NOW YOU CAN REFER TO THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME YOU HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN....
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Looking for things to do in Wichita? Checkout the variety of options
by clicking here!
or
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Wichita Public Library's new newsletter! You will be emailed about every other week with the latest releases, events and library news.
Sign up!
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$10 = 9 Days of Fun!
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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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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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8030 |
2820 S. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
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