Gardening workshop
The 2025 Design & Grow Workshop will be held Saturday, March 1 at the Sedgwick County Extension Center, 21st and Ridge Road.
The morning session will cover native plant design, floral arrangements, resilient plant varieties and planning food gardens during droughts. Registration is $10 through Feb. 21; after that, it’s $15. Separate registration is required for the afternoon’s sessions on floral design, pest and disease identification and garden tool care and maintenance. For the complete schedule and registration, visit sedgwick.ksu.edu/events.
Love story served
EL DORADO — The Kechi Playhouse and El Dorado Elks Lodge are presenting a love story set during World War II for Valentine’s Day.
“Dear Jack, Dear Louise,” by Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig, tells the story of an Army captain and Broadway dancer who become pen pals before falling in love.
The show will be presented Feb. 14 and 15, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person with the meal and $15 for the show only. The Elks Lodge is located at 121 East Pine Ave. For reservations, call (316) 321-9393 or (316) 775-5968.
West-side chili feed
The Wichita Northwest Lions Club will hold its annual chili feed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Ability Point, 2919 W. 2nd St. (formerly The ARC of Sedgwick County). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 10; children under 6 are free. The dinner includes all-you-can eat chili and toppings, a drink and dessert. Proceeds benefit various community service projects.
