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Office of
Community Services
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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 L. Miller
District 6
City Council
316-268-4331
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DAB Meeting
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Location
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Evergreen Park & Recreation
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Location
: Downtown YMCA
in the
Community Room
Time:
9 a.m.
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District 6 Community
Events & News
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| Love or Hate, Ready or Not, Here They Come
The non-emergency number for fireworks and nuisance complaints during the 4th of July weekend is
316-290-1011
The non-emergency line will be staffed during the following times
6:30 PM on Friday, July 1st through 3:00 AM on Saturday, July 2nd
6:30 PM Saturday, July 2nd through 3:00 AM on Sunday, July 3rd
6:30 PM on Sunday, July 3rd through 3:00 AM on Monday, July 4th
6:30 PM on Monday, July 4th through 3:00 AM on Tuesday, July 5th
Be kind to your neighbors who have pets, children, and/or have to work on these days. Not everyone gets to stay up and sleep in, so let's all be considerate of others.
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On the heels of our successful July 4 Block Party in 2015, the Wichita Parks Foundation will host Red, White & BOOM! 2016
Monday, July 4th
5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Downtown on the Hyatt Lawn,
the Lewis Street Bridge, and Water Street
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MEET YOUR NEW COMMUNITY OFFICERS FOR DISTRICT 6
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Officer J C Atondo has been with the Wichita Police
Department
for 20 years.
He's familiar with the district
since he has been a Resource Officer at Marshall Middle School
and Pleasant Valley Middle School. He enjoys working
with the community and problem solving. He covers Beat 49.
Welcome Officer Atondo!
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Officer J Duggan has been with the Wichita
Police Department since 2008.
He has been
covering District 6 for two years.
He enjoys
this district because of the different
cultures.
Mexican food is his favorite meal.
You will find him working on his motorcycle
in his spare time.
Welcome Officer Duggan!
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Riverlawn Summer Block Party
Who: Everyone is invited
What: A party featuring bounce houses, a dunk tank, yard games, FREE food, and a movie under the stars. Please bring your own lawn chairs. The movie we'll be watching will be Inside Out. This is a free event. The food will be burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, and water.
When: Saturday, July 16
Where: Riverlawn Christian Church, 4243 N. Meridian
Why: We want to give you an opportunity to meet people.
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Register for Neighborhood Night Out
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SAFE STREETS ICT:
Rules and Guidance for
Safely Sharing Wichita Streets
With the bicyclists out and about this summer, it's a good idea to know the proper way to pass a cyclist if you are in a car, and what all the street markings indicate. If you are a bicyclist, it's a good idea to know proper traffic etiquette, and the rules that apply to all. To see a well diagramed brochure that highlights tips and rules for using and sharing city streets, click here. And when in doubt, err on the side of caution!
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When severe weather knocks your power out, the MyWestar app is the fastest way to report an outage and see an outage map with real-time information about when your power will be restored even if your computer, phone and Wi-Fi are down. With the power of the MyWestar app you can manage your account anywhere.
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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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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.
Click here for full summer schedule
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IF YOU SEE GRAFFITI OR ILLEGAL DUMPING, PLEASE SEND AN
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8042 |
2700 N. Woodland
Wichita, KS 67204
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