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District III Newsletter from the
Office of Community Services
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Pawnee Street, Storm Drain Improvements
Construction work will close road between Southeast Boulevard and Hillside
Street and storm water drain improvements will close
Pawnee at Interstate 135
for approximately two months, beginning Monday, Sept. 19.
Through traffic will detour to Harry Street at Southeast Boulevard and Hillside streets.
Pawnee will remain open to local traffic on both sides of the interstate. Eastbound Pawnee traffic will not have access to Interstate 135. Westbound Pawnee will have access only to northbound Interstate 135. Access to area businesses will be maintained.
Part of a $6.6 million project to widen Pawnee to a five-lane roadway, the project will reconstruct an existing sanitary sewer access structure and
provide storm drain improvements.
The project has a target completion date of fall 2017.
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Help The Homeless & Inter-Faith Ministries
By Going Out To Eat 
What could be more fun than a meal with friends at a great restaurant? What about a meal with friends at a great restaurant with some of the proceeds going to help the homeless?
Dine Out Help Out returns to Wichita on Tuesday, September 20. More than 35 restaurants have signed up to donate a portion of their proceeds from the day to Inter-Faith Ministries three homeless shelters. Pick a restaurant - or a different one for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and join in the fun.
For a list of participating restaurants
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Online Surplus Auction
The City of Wichita is holding an internet-only auction of surplus vehicles
and equipment. Th
e online auction closes at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Items include street sweepers
, trucks, vans, cars, etc.
Inspection times are from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and
12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Central Maintenance Facility
(1801 S. McLean).
Items are offered "AS IS" and "WHERE IS," without warranty or guarantee.
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City Saves $1.36 Million by Refinancing Bonds
City of Wichita will save $1.36 million due to bond refinancing approved during today's City Council meeting. The City refinanced several general obligation bonds originally issued in 2009 and 2010.
This refinancing provides more than $170,000 in savings per year for most of the remaining term of the bonds. The savings will provide additional capacity to finance needed improvements and replace aging infrastructure.
In 2009, the City began a debt refinancing program at the direction of the City Council, with the completion of 18 refinancings that provided more than $57.6 million in savings. Including Tuesday's refinancing, savings of $33.2 million pertain to water and sewer utility revenue bonds; the remaining savings of $24.4 million are associated with general obligation bonds.
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Volunteer's Needed!
T
he Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for individuals to a
ssist with free tax preparation
so families and individuals with low to moderate income get the benefits they need. Positions include greeters, interpreters and prepares. Training provided, flexible hours (January through April), and multiple site locations available.
Contact United Way of the Plains in Wichita by calling 211 to volunteer or get more information.
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The Lord's Diner
Needs Volunteers
Looking fo r an opportunity to make a difference?
A brand new Lord's Diner mobile food truck is slated to start providing services in northeast Wichita in late October and is looking for volunteers. The mobile food truck will distribute meals from 4 PM to 6 PM Monday -Friday at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N.
This new service is a partnership between the Catholic Diocese, Wichita District I City Council Member Lavonta Williams, City of Wichita Park and Recreation and the Office of Community Services.
Those with an interest in volunteering can attend a meeting:
Time: 3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 17th
Place: Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N.
For additional information, please call 266-4966 and ask for Sheryl, Jan or Paul.
The Lord's Diner at its inception was developed by the Wichita community to serve those that are hungry in the community. This truck will be the third mobile diner and is due to the generosity of the Dakhil Family Foundation.
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Health Fair....
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center hosted a health fair, which was a great
educational a
nd interactive event. Citizens walked around and obtained information, received eye exams as well as free massages. A very special thank you to all the vendors as well as citizens that took the time out of their busy schedule to help make this event a success.
Stay tune for the next event taking place at Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center.....
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O.J. Watson Park 
3022 S McLean BLVD
Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Focus on family fun and taking time to PLAY! Enjoy kayaks, inflatables, disc golf, pedal boats, mini-golf, music, face painting, footgolf and much more!
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Wichita Wagonmaster's Chili Cook-off
Saturday, September 25 at Noon
Not only will the contest decide the Kansas State champion, but teams are also competing to go to the 2016 International Chili Society World's Championship Chili Cookoff. We award prize money in many different categories and the Grand Champion takes home $1,000.
Visit their website for more details!
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Employment & Educational Information
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Earn Your High School Diploma Now!
- Online Coursework
- Flexible and Self-Paced
- English Classes
- Citizenship Classes
To enroll in the program or for additional information call or visit Wichita Learning Connections:
938 S Oliver
Wichita, KS 67218
316 440-8880
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Seasonal Positions- Retail and Gift Wrapping
JOB FAIR
9AM - 3PM
September 20, 2016
Wichita Workforce Center
2021 N. Amidon, Suite 1100
Wichita, KS 67203
Retail Associates - Assisting customers, using cash register and stocking shelfs. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8am to 4:30pm or 9am-5:30pm. Additional overtime will be required. Previous customer service or retail experience is required
Packers- Packaging and gift wrapping. Does require heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for 8 or more hours a day. No previous experience is required. Hours are Monday through Saturday 8am- 5pm with additional overtime required.
Please have applicants register for a KANSASWORKS plus account on KANSASWORKS.com prior to the event. Applicants are encouraged to bring a current resume.
"Equal Opportunity Employer Program - Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities." The hearing impaired may contact the Workforce Center by calling the Kansas Relay Center at 1-800-766-3777.
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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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See something suspicious or a crime occurring report it...
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REPORT IT!
Don't be frightened to report neighborhood nuisance issues. Below are several ways to report issues such as blighted properties, bulky waste storage, excess trash, tree waste or inoperable
vehicles. Complai
nts can be submitted anonymously.
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Install the Wichita Report app on your smart phone
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Contact your Community Service Representative Teia Wair via email:
twair@wichita.gov
or call 316 303-8030
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Is your home
in need of a makeover?
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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Beautify your Home with a Fresh Coat of Paint...
The Housing and Community Services Department's Home Improvement Program is currently offering its Paint Grant Prog
ram to income-eligible, owner-occupant homeowners. Eligible applicants will receive a voucher f or up to $250 worth of exterior paint, depending on the amount of p
ai
nt required. Homeowners may choose from a wide selection of colors.
Senior citizens, 62 years of age or older, may qualify for grants to have their homes professionally painted, provided they are owner-occu
pants and provided that funding is available.
Call 462-3713 for more information or to apply.
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HOW TO BUILD A SAFER
NEIGHBORHOOD
Nextdoor.com is the free private social network for you, your neighbors and your community
. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. I
t's free!
Thousands of neighborhoods are already using Nextdoor to
build happier, safer places to call home.
Click here
for more information.
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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 CANCELED
August 27, 2016
CANCELED
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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Don't miss out on the fun... Check-Out Park & Recreation Activities Guide
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Construction, Street Sweeping, & More
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8030 |
2820 S. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
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