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City of Wichita 
District I
Newsletter
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Vice Mayor's Announcements & Updates
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From the desk of Lavonta Williams
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I enjoyed the time spent speaking to the Way-to-Work angels. This summer youth program is sponsored by the City of Wichita: Housing and Community Services Department
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City Announcements & Activities
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tay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines
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Saturday, July 16 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
We're throwing open the doors as Wichita Art Museum celebrates its 81st birthday. Come to the museum for an old-fashioned ice cream social in the S. Jim and Darla Farha Great Hall. The Wichita Wagonmasters will be scooping up gallons of the cold stuff, courtesy of Highland Dairy with delicious toppings from the Nifty Nut House. Stroll through the galleries, and stop by the Art Studio to join in a cool community art project.
Admission is free--and so is the ice cream!
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Is your home ready for a fresh coat of paint?
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This program provides assistance to homeowners to update and preserve their property with a fresh coat of paint. The paint is free and homeowners can choose the color of paint from a wide selection. The paint is available between April 1 and September 15. To qualify for the free paint:
- The house must be located within the City of Wichita.
- Eligible household income must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of median income. 2016 Federal Income Limits
- The house must be owner-occupied, and real estate taxes must be paid current.
- The owner must apply the paint to the structure within six months of receiving it.
- Senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, may qualify for labor grants, provided they are owner-occupants and provided funding is available.
For more information or to apply for paint, call (316) 462-3713 during the paint program period.
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The City of Wichita has developed an annual action plan which identifies the 2016-17 spending priorities for federal funds received for the benefit of low and moderate income persons. A copy of the plan is available for viewing here:
Community Investments Program Year Plans. A substantial amendment to the Third Program Year Action Plan has been proposed to allocate additional funds, and the public is encouraged to review and comment on the proposed amendment. A summary of the amendment can be viewed here:
Summary of substantial amendment.
- If approved, the amendment will provide Community Development Block Grant funding to assist with the interior planning and rehabilitation of the historic Dunbar Theatre located at 1007 N. Cleveland.
Comments can be submitted to Lesa Lank at the Housing and Community Services Department, 332 N. Riverview, Wichita KS, 67203, or by email to [email protected]. Written comments will be accepted through July 22, 2016.
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Check out what's happening
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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District I Advisory Board, Breakfast and Neighborhood Association Information
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The District I Advisory Board meets on the 1st Monday of the month at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
The District I Breakfast is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Atwater NRC, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.
For the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here
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Like us on Facebook: Atwater
Neighborhood Resource Center
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FREE Summer lunch and snack is hosted at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center for children and teens ages 1-18. Lunch is from 12:15-12:45 & Snack is from 4:15-4:45.
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Need Employment or Training Assistance?
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center. Please call 303-8016 to schedule an appointment.
Click here for job daily job postings.
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Community Activities & Services
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Want To Own a Safe, Affordable Home?
Then come to an informational meeting with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and learn more! A meeting in English and Spanish will be held on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. Meetings also will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and Thursday, August 4, at Habitat's offices at 130 E. Murdock, between Main and Market streets. Please RSVP to Katharine at 269-0755 or
[email protected].
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Sedgwick County residents are eligible to use a coupon to dispose of up to 1,000 pounds of bulky waste. Click on the bulky waste link below and register. After information has been submitted, coupons will be mailed out to you.
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The Shadyway Blues and BBQ Festival will be held Saturday, July 23 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Shadyway Plaza Park, 1421 N. Spruce Ave., Wichita, KS 67214.
QUESTIONS?
If you have questions about being a vendor at the 2016 Blues and BBQ Festival, please contact Pamela Williams at [email protected] or at [316] 267-2500.
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What is a Maker Faire?
Maker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement.
It's a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning.
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(WITH APOLOGIES TO DAVID LETTERMAN)
10. Speeding tickets are rare.
9. You'll never have a flat tire.
8. Your vet said your dog is too fat.
7. You get to know your community.
6. You don't need a tail light.
5. You can talk with your friends while you walk.
4. Gas mileage is great.
3. You can practice your dance steps.
2. You can stop and smell the roses.
AND THE NUMBER 1 REASON TO WALK:
NO SPANDEX REQUIRED!
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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
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The KanCare Volunteer Ombudsman Project
is looking for you!
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The project, launched in November 2015, was developed to give Kansans a customer service oriented experience when seeking help in accessing Kansas Medicaid information and access. Through training, shadowing, and direct experience with consumers both on the phone and in person, the Volunteer Ombudsman Project has served hundreds of Kansans since its start in November. In these difficult times, the Ombudsman program looks to lend a personal approach to those in need of information.
- Training is Free: we will work around your schedule and we provide continuing education to make sure volunteers are up to date as things in the world of Medicaid changes.
- Schedules are flexible: we ask for 3-10 hours weekly, but this can be tailored to fit any need. Only have 2 hours? No problem! Want to work 16 hours? No problem!
- Volunteers are needed in Wichita, Olathe, and Kansas City
- Application and background checks are required.
- Face to face meetings are by appointment as well- great for direct consumer experience!
One in seven Kansans are affected by Medicaid- that number is consistently growing. With all of our neighbors seeking help they need, the Ombudsman's office volunteers have a unique opportunity to directly affect the lives of various Kansas populations. Contact Percy Turner at 316 978 3566 for more details.
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Connect 2 Compete with COX
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Get Internet at home today for a better future tomorrow.
The Internet is essential for success. See how you can get connected.
DOES MY FAMILY QUALIFY?
- At least one child eligible for free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
- No outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment
- Have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service for the last 90 days
Call 1-855-222-3252 for more information
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Street Light Out?
Click Here to report your findings to
Westar Energy
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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The program encourages citizens to call Crime Stoppers 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
If you would like more information on the program or you are interested in volunteering you may call the Wichita Crime Commission at 267-1235 or
click here
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Have questions or concerns?
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services |
316-303-8016 |
2755 E. 19th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
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