Wichita Weekend

The Sedgwick County Health Department presents its Annual Emergency Preparedness and Safety Expo, Saturday September 26th in Century II Expo Hall.  Jessica Pererra and Ann Houk from the Sedgwick County Emergency Planning Committee stop by the studios to tell us all about it.

The Down Syndrome Society of Wichita invites you to Wichita's 23rd Annual Parade of Stars Impact Weekend, October 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, powered by Thrive Restaurant Group. Natalie Rolfe, DSSW Executive Director, stops by to invite us to this year's event. www.paradeofstars.org.

Thanksgiving Day is Thursday November 27th, and that morning, Grace Med Health Clinic's 15th Annual "Say Grace" 5K Thanksgiving Race will take place in Midtown Wichita. The annual family-friendly event has become a Thanksgiving tradition for many in our community. We invite you to come out with family and friends to run, walk, or stroll through Midtown, one of Wichita’s most historic neighborhoods. Then enjoy all your holiday indulgences GUILT FREE!  Grace Med Director of Development Nancy Duling and Say Grace veteran particpant Monique Garcia stop by to tell us all about it.  Register now at www.saygracerace.com. 

Saturday, November 8th is a day to honor the men and women of our military!  Our guest is Ann Houk, Chief Operating Officer of Home Health and Hospice of Kansas. Ann tells us about the Veterans Day Parade downtown and the special "Freedom Under The Stars" Gala that evening at Crestview Country Club. Complete information on both events is available on Facebook.

Our guest is Alma Hammer, Victory in the Valley's Assistant Director and Volunteer Coordinator. Alma comes to invite us to the East & West United for Victory Walk and Survivors Celebration, Sunday October 19th at Equity Bank Stadium. This is Victory in the Valley's ONE & ONLY annual fundraiser supporting local cancer fighters and survivors.  Register now online at victoryinthevalley.org or call 316-682-7400. Walk. Celebrate. Make an impact.

Join us for the first-ever Sedgwick County Emergency Preparedness and Safety Expo, brought to you by Sedgwick County Emergency Management LEPC! This free, family-friendly event is all about being emergency ready and safe. There will be interactive activities, firsthand demonstrations from Fire Rescue, First Responder Big Toys, and much more. Explore emergency preparedness tool and resources, meet local vendors, participate in giveaways, and more.. If your business would like to participate, there's still time to get in and there's no cost. Email Jessica at [email protected]

Our guests are Breanna Monk, President of Wichita Festivals Inc., and local artist Sarah Grant, who stop by to tell us about Autumn & Art, the premier al fresco art show in Kansas. Showcasing artists from across the US, we celebrate the creative spirit of our community.Autumn & Art 2025 is scheduled for September 12–14 on Bradley Fair Parkway.  https://autumnandart.com/

Nobody ever said parenting was easy. And for families in crisis, Kansas Legal Services offers the Parent Advocate Program. It's designed to help keep children in their homes and keep families functioning. Parent advocates Shyla Estes and Jill Ayers discuss some of the many ways this program benefits our community.