Quilt artist to show work

ANDOVER — Quilt artist Dottie Evans will be featured artist at Midtown Gallery in Hutchinson through the end of May. A mix of her art quilts, modern quilts and traditional quilts ranging in size from wall hangings to bed-size quilts are on display. Most are for sale.
Evans, the owner of White Crane Designs, says she has made “well over” 200 quilts in 25 years as a quilter, but only began quilting for hire in 2023. She offers a full line of quilting but her “greatest passion is to instill an appreciation for the artistry of quilting in everyone she meets.”
Midtown Gallery is located inside The Clayworks at 1125 N. Main St. in Hutchinson. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. A meet-the-artist reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, May 15.
Free 55+ fitness class
BEL AIRE — The city of Bel Aire will begin offering a free fitness class for people 55 and older this month. The Enhance Fitness class is being taught by Joe Samaniego, diabetes education and wellness coordinator for Central Plains Area Agency on Aging. Focusing on exercises related to balance, strength, flexibility and endurance, the class can be done sitting or standing.
The classes will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and will run for four months starting May 5. To sign up, contact Sarah Christenson at (316) 744-2700 or schristenson@belaireks.gov.