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District III Newsletter from the
Office of Community Services
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District III
Town-Hall Breakfast
Want to provide your input on ways to enhance the quality of life in District III? Councilman James Clendenin would like District III input on how they would like to see a portion of the Hyatt funds utilized
Don't miss out on an opportunity to add your opinion!
Interactive Activity
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Enjoy a catered breakfast from
Jimmy's Egg for $2.00.
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Saturday, May 6, 2017
8am-12pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WHERE:
3948 E. Harry
Former Wichita Mall
(Entrance northwest door of Mindfire)
RSVP
By Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Teia Wair at
twair@wichita.gov
or by calling
(316) 303-8030
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Tunnel of Kindness...
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On Monday, April 10, 2017
William Allen White Elementary School motivated students by creating a Tunnel of Kindness. Adults cheered students on as they walk to class through the Tunne
l of Kindness.
Wichita Police, District III's Community Representative Teia Wair and a host of other role models from across the District excitedly cheering students on as they walk to class through the Tunnel of Kindness.
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Villa Boxing Club
Starting Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 Villa Boxing Club will occupy the facility located at 2774 S. Roosevelt in the Planeview Neighborhood. On
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6pm-7:30pm children ranging from the ages of 7-17 years can participate in free boxing/training workouts. The Gym is open to all ages however; those ages 18 and over will be charged a fee of $40 a month.
Minors are required to be dropped off by parents. For additional details please stop by Villa Boxing Club.
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Advanced Learning Library...
Councilman James Clendenin and DAB III members received a sneak peak of the Advanced Learning Library. The Advanced Learning Library is currently under construction. The final project has an anticipated completion time-frame for early
2018. For additional details or to view additional photos or Construction WebCam please
click here.
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Getting to Know DAB III Member ... Catherine Johnson |
Catherine Johnson was a high school math teacher for 10 years: 5 years at South High and 4 years at Campus High School. She resigned from teaching in order to pursue an Environmental Science degree. Catherine is one of the co-founders of SoCe Life, a non-profit in the South Central Neighborhood of Wichita. SoCe Life connects neighbors based on their skills and interests. Catherine enjoys participating in the District III Advisory Board because she loves her neighborhood and wants to be provide an avenue for her neighbors' voices to be heard.
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Wichita District III Facebook Page
Stay up-to-date with news and events in our District.
Send us a message or request or simply "like" our post.
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District III Advisory Board (DAB)
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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
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IT MIGHT BE
WET, BUT THERE IS STILL A
BURN BAN FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL
Fire Marshal Brad Crisp and Air Quality Specialist Baylee Cunningham discuss the April Burn Ban and air quality in Wichita and what you can do to help the community breathe cleaner air. Only barbecue grills are allowed to be used. You can click
here to view an informative video on this subject.
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IT'S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING
AND MAKING SOME EXTRA CASH!
Only two sales are allowed in a calendar year (January 1 through December 31) for a maximum of three consecutive days. A minimum of six months must have passed since your last sale.
Holding more than two sales per household in a calendar year and/or not allowing six months between sales is punishable by a maximum fine of $100 PER DAY OF VIOLATION. (City Code Chapter 3.44) (Penalty Section 3.04.110)
Read More
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FRAUD ALERTS
from the OFFICE OF
INSPECTOR GENERAL
There are many scams and frauds going on now days, so be alert when answering your phone or responding to an email from an unknown sender. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, has all of the latest tips and reporting phone numbers if you suspect you have been a victim of a scam or some type of fraud. Be prepared and be aware! Learn more by clicking on their
link.
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Pawnee from Hydraulic to Grove
This project will widen Pawnee and Hydraulic to a five lane roadway with two lanes in each direction and a center two-way turn lane. The project will also construct drainage improvements along with sidewalk on both sides of Pawnee. The intersection at Hydraulic will be reconstructed to include left turn lanes on Hydraulic.
Traffic Impact: Pawnee, Hydraulic, and SE Boulevard are restricted to one lane in each direction. Left turns are prohibited at Pawnee & Hydraulic, Pawnee & Southeast Boulevard, and WB Pawnee to SB I-135. The eastbound Pawnee to northbound I-135 and the northbound I-135 off ramp to Pawnee will be closed March 20th through early April.
Estimated Completion: Fall 2017
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Pawnee Bridge over
Arkansas River
The existing bridge will undergo structural repairs. The project will also include bike path improvements along the west side of the Arkansas River.
Traffic Impact: Pawnee is closed at the Arkansas River. Traffic is detoured to 31st St. at Broadway and McLean.. Northbound McLean is reduced to one lane at Pawnee.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2017
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Community Activities & Services
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The Wichita Public Library's
Summer Reading Program launches May 18! Combat summer learning loss by signing your children up to be a part of a challenge that rewards them for reading! It's a fun and effective way to prevent the learning loss that happens when children don't engage in mental activities (like reading) over summer break. There's a program for teens, one for children ages 3 through 5th grade, and another that focuses on early literacy skills designed just for babies and toddlers. Plus the Library is bringing in special performers and presenters all summer long for
FREE children's programming at public libraries across our City.
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What
to
make
your
home
look new?
A fresh coat of
paint could transform your home...
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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 on a first-come, first-served basis, between April 1 and September 15, subject to funding availability. To qualify for the free paint the house must be located within the city limits of Wichita.
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- Eligible household income must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of median income.
- 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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Employment, Educational & Volunteer Information
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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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Food Service Training...
The Union Rescue Mission has a new program to prepare men and women for rewarding careers in the food service industry. KitchenPrep is an eig
ht-week course taught at the Mission's life transformation center (2800 North Hillside). The curriculum involves 128 hours of classroom and kitchen lab
work spread over 24 days. Trainees complete both written and practical assignments taught by Union Rescue Mission staff and guest instructors.
At the conclusion of the eight weeks, students who pass a culinary proficiency test will receive a certificate of course completion, plus assistance i
n securing employment.
Tuition is $285 total ($200 in student fees and $85 for course materials and tools). There is a $40 non-refundable application fee. A limited number of scholarships are available for men and women who are currently unemployed or under employed.
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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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UNWANTED NEWSPAPERS
The City of Wichita has recently received a large number of complaints regarding the free Wichita Eagle publications that are distributed to households that do not subscribe to the newspaper.
Residents who do not want the publications, or who want to report vacant properties where the flyers are piling up should contact the Wichita Eagle by calling 268-6209
If there are areas where old publications have become a littering issue and need to be picked up, please contact Distribution Services Manager Keith Hansen at
khansen@wichitaeagle.com
or 268-6558.
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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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Looking for things to do in Wichita? Checkout the variety of options
by clicking here!
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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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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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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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Become part of the solution and tell us what's on your mind. Visit Activate Wichita today!
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Check out what's happening at the Library by
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GOT NEWS....
Want to show off, update or broadcast what's happening in your neighborhood, at your school or business in District III? Email your Community Service Representative Teia Wair @ twair@wichita.gov to have your news featured in a future District III newsletter....
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Don't miss out on the fun... Check-Out Park & Recreation Activities Guide
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8030 |
2820 S. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210
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