April 29,2016
Message from Your Council Member.... 
   
Greetings District 6 Friends -
 
Welcome to the next edition of the weekly newsletter! We hope you find items of interest in the articles and at the links provided. Please let us know if you have ideas, information, or events you would like to see featured in a future edition. We always welcome your feedback and suggestions.
 
Have a great weekend! 

Janet
Janet L. Miller
District 6
City Council
316-268-4331
Dust Mitigation near Schools

 
Public Works & Utilities - Street Maintenance division has begun the first of eight dust control treatments to unpaved streets that are within 100 feet of a school. A magnesium chloride treatment is applied following regularly scheduled, unpaved-street grading. Streets near the following schools received the first treatment on April 21, 2016: Cessna Elementary, Dodge Edison Elementary, Earhart Elementary, Isely Elementary, Kelly Elementary, Little Early Childhood Center, L'Ouverture Elementary, and Sedgwick County Christian School.
 
Approximately, 10,000 square yards will be addressed with this method of dust control. Most of the treatments will be completed during, and in preparation for, the school year to address the amount of dust stirred up by buses and increased traffic. 

April 29 Final Friday hosted by CityArts

CityArts is hosting the opening of four new exhibits from 6-8 p.m. on Final Friday, April 29, that celebrate the work of artists in the Wichita area. 
 
Admission is free to CityArts' galleries that are open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. The shows will be on display through May 21. CityArts is located at 334 N. Mead in Old Town Square.

Old Town 
Farmer's Market
Wichita's Front Porch!
Located at 1st & Mosely

Market opens May 7, 2016
7AM to Noon
   
Bring Mom to Botanica for Mother's Day!
There are several ways for you to celebrate mom at Botanica. In addition to the gardens, moms can participate in any of our special treats: Create your own garden art, or get your mom a mimosa to enjoy while you stroll the gardens, eat lunch at Mother's Day Cafe provided by Friends of Botanica. Gallery XII artists will be displaying and selling art in the garden and there will be live music as well.
Meet Your Neighborhood City Inspector David Lleras



 David is our Neighborhood Inspector who is with the Metropolitan Area Building Construction Department (MABCD). His office is located at the Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center. David was asked what he liked about his job. "I enjoy making contact with people making sure the Environmental and Housing municipal codes are understood."  He has been with Evergreen for 7 years and is bilingual. He's always helpful when he's needed to translate and interpret municipal codes. He has been with the City of Wichita for 11 years. 


WANTED: Teen Volunteers

Every summer the Wichita Public Library provides a great way for teens to learn new skills and receive volunteer time. More than a hundred teenagers are needed to help us with our Summer Reading Program. The volunteer program requires at least a 6-week commitment, and openings are available at all of the Library locations across Wichita. 
 
Visit any Wichita Public Library to learn more or click this link for more information.


Free Medicine

Many Americans are not aware that there is free medicine available which can decrease the risk of dying by 19-30%.
 
This medicine helps prevent Alzheimer's dementia, lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of osteoporosis, and decreases colon and breast cancer risk. This medicine can be obtained through a doctor's prescription, but is also available "over the counter."  What is this wonderful medicine?
 
WALKING! 
 
If a drug company could sell it, they'd probably name it "Walkitor" and charge an arm and a leg!  However it is FREE.  Just 30 minutes of exercise daily can bring you these benefits.  Even 15 minutes daily is beneficial to you. Walking is an easy way to get exercise in your routine.
 
Give it a try!  You won't find a cheaper medicine on the market!

Message brought to you by BikeWalkWichita.org

District VI
DAB VI Meeting
Date : May 2 , 2016 
Location : Evergreen Park & Recreation 
Time: 6:30 p.m.   
District VI Coffee
Date: May 28, 2016
Location : Downtown YMCA   
in the  Community Room
Time: 9 a.m. 
Newsletters of Interest

Downtown Events and Activities

Visit Wichita

Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita

Historic Midtown Citizens Association

Mayor's Youth Council

Midwest Historical & Genealogical Society

North Riverside News 

Northwest Big River Neighborhood   Association.

The Benjamin Hills/Pleasant Valley

WASAC  
More Helpful Links
Museums & Entertainment
Sign Up for New Letter

Wichita Public Golf Courses


  
Job Opportunities
Job Fair

City Of Wichita Job Openings

KansasWorks

Workforce Alliance of KS
FREE ESOL CLASSES 
CURSOS DE INGLÉS GRATIS
 
Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center
5 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday
2700 N. Woodland (next door to the Rec Center)
 
These free classes are designed to help those who are new  and more advanced English speakers.   
 
Registration required: 303-8042 

Community  Events 
Benefit Car Show this Sunday

Free Indian Center event includes family activities, food trucks
 
For one day only, the Mid-America All-Indian Center is shifting gears from American Indian history to automobile history with the sole purpose of raising money for its museum and education programs. The fifth annual Benefit Car Show is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. this Sunday, May 1 at the Indian Center. Car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enter their vehicles in advance or at the gate to vie for a variety of awards sponsored by local businesses. Admission is free to the public. The Indian Center is located at 650 N. Seneca.
 
This outdoor event, in the shadow of the Keeper of the Plains, will feature an extensive display of cars plus hands-on activity areas for children and food trucks. Jewelry and other craft vendors will also be at the event. As an added bonus, the museum inside the Indian Center will be open with special half-price admission.
 
"We are amazed by how much the Benefit Car Show has grown since its first year," said Indian Center Director April Scott. "We can't thank the community enough for its support. Our sponsors and attendees not only contribute to the success of this one event but are instrumental in helping us enhance and expand our year-round programming that educates new generations about the heritage of the American Indian."
 
The entry fee for the Benefit Car Show is $25. Car owners may register by phone at 316-350-3340 or in person. All years, makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are eligible for display. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit Mid-America All-Indian Center Board of Trustees.


Don't know what to get Mom for Mothers Day? 



Bring the kids to  Botanica from 11-2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, to get your Mother's Day gift completed. 
 
They will have a planting station where kids can plant flowers from Dutch's Greenhouse in a terra cotta pot they can paint. Kids will get their photo taken and make a rustic garden frame. They will also visit the gift wrap station and card making station so you will be ready for Mother's Day. With your reservation you will also receive a yummy lunch you can enjoy with your kids. 
 
For more information, visit their website...


Get your early-bird  Wichita River Festival buttons online now and save! 

Buy now -->> http://bit.ly/1Q56VOK
 
 


 

Summer of Discovery is a 10 week summer recreation program offered by Wichita Park & Recreation. This program is filled with exciting, fun and educational activities that will keep participants busy all summer. Designed to accommodate the working parent, fun is provided Monday-Friday from 7am to 6pm. Camp begins Tuesday, May 31 and ends Friday, August 5.  Register NOW to reserve your spot! 
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8042 |
2700 N. Woodland
Wichita, KS 67204
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