Candidate forums scheduled
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is holding three candidate forums for City Council and District 259 School Board candidates. The events are free and open to the public. The schedule is:
District 3 — 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Alford Branch Library. Council candidates Mike Hoheisel and Genevieve Howerton will appear.
District 6 — 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the Evergreen Branch Library. Council candidates Maggie Ballard, Margaret Shabazz and Brett Anderson will appear.
District 1 — 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Marcus Welcome Center at Wichita State University. City Council candidates Joseph Shepard and LaWanda DeShazer and school board candidates Diane Albert and Mackenzie Truelove will appear.
Farmers market
ANDOVER — The Oct. 4 Market of Farms will feature growers and makers from across Kansas offering honey, fresh eggs, meat, poultry, handcrafted candle and more.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held in the parking garage under the Skylofts apartments, at the corner of Kellogg and Yorktown Road. There will also be a lamb petting station on the Heritage Plaza.
Senior Services sale
Senior Services, Inc., will host a sale of used household items, electronics, clothing, jewelry and more. The sale at 200 S. Walnut will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4.
Old timey county fair
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd., hosts its annual County Fair event from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. There will be demonstrations of traditional pioneer and homesteading activities plus entertainment through the day. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors age 62 and up, $8 for kids 5-7 and $5 for Old Cowtown members. Kids 4 and under and attend for free.
Thursday afternoon music
The Thursday Afternoon Music Club has released its 2025 schedule. Unless otherwise noted, the concerts are free. For those requiring a reservation and fee, contact LeAne Cloud at (316) 993-5158
Here is the schedule:
Oct. 9 — Harpist Faith O’Neal, 1:30 p.m., Central Community Chapel, 6100 W. Maple.
Nov. 13 — Violinist Chelley Graves, 1:30 p.m., Central Community Chapel.
December 4 — Sunrise Christian Academy Choir and luncheon, noon, Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th N., reservation and fee required.
Help the homeless
Haircuts, health screenings, housing assistance and more will be offered to anyone experiencing homelessness at the Dole VA’s seventh Stand Down. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Hyde Park, 201 S. Greenwood St.
Volunteers are needed for setting up tents, assisting with food service and other tasks. To sign up for a full or half day on Oct. 9 or 10, visit https://www.va.gov/wichita-health-care/events/82173/.
Donations of food and used, working bicycles are being accepted through Oct. 6. Contact the Dole VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE), 316-685-2221, ext. 57937, to arrange delivery. Organizations and businesses interested in participating can also contact the center.
Blue Moon party back
A legendary Wichita nightclub comes back to life at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum this month courtesy of the Blue Moon party. The party, featuring jazz singer Donna Tucker and her quartet, is 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Dinner and drinks are included with the $100 ticket.
For tickets and sponsor information, call (316) 265-9314 or email office@wichitahistory.org.
Tree fundraiser set
ICT Trees, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and expanding Wichita’s tree canopy, is raising money with the goal of giving away 100 trees in 2026.
A fundraiser will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Fresh Air Baby Camp building in North Riverside Park, 1221 N. 11the St. A guided tree walk will kick off the event, followed by a chili prepared by the Artichoke Sandwich Bar. The suggested donation is $25. For more information or to donate online, visit ICTTrees.org.
Andover, Augusta book sales
Friends of the Andover Public Library will host a three-day book sale this month, with proceeds going to the children’s summer reading program and other library activities.
Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, when a sack of books will cost $5.
A sneak peek for members of the Friends of the Library takes place 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22nd. The sale is held at the library located in Andover Central Park, 1511 E. Central in Andover. For more information, call (316) 733-3500.
Friends of the Augusta Library are also holding a book sale on the same three days. Its hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24; and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 25. Baked goods will also be sold Oct. 24.
Alzheimer’s walk
Wichita’s 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 at the WaterWalk, 515 S. Wichita St. The walk is part of the world’s largest fundraiser in the battle against Alzheimer’s. For more information or to register, visit act.alz.org/ictalzwalk.
Living with diabetes
The Great Plains Diabetes organization will hold its ninth Live Well with Diabetes event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Wichita State University Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. Free lab work and foot exams, consults with physical therapists, vendors, educators and more will be featured, and a free lunch will be served at noon while supplies last. According to Great Plains Diabetes, about 85,000 people live with diabetes in Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. For more information, visit greatplainsdiabetes.com/live-well-with-diabetes.
Nursing home documentary
LAWRENCE — Kansas Advocates for Better Care is hosting a free screening of “No Country for Old People,” described as a “powerful three-part investigative documentary” that “sheds light on the national crisis unfolding inside America’s nursing homes.” The film will be shown at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 in Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. in Lawrence. RSVP to info@kabc.org or call (785) 842-3088.
