Museum director hired
Candy Taylor has been hired to serve as the Executive Director of the Mid-America All-Indian Museum. Taylor brings 17 years of experience in the museum industry, most recently having served as the Director of the Comanche Nation Museum and Cultural Center in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Pool is historic
The Charles F. McAfee Pool at 1240 East 14th Street North has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1969, the pool became the first in Kansas specifically designed for African American children to practice lap swimming. In 2021, the City renamed the pool after the architect and Wichita resident Charles McAfee. McAfee was one of the first African American graduates of the University of Nebraska’s architecture program and one of the founding members of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).
The City is planning a celebration next summer to honor McAfee’s legacy.
Foster Grandparent Program 60 years old
The Foster Grandparent Program is marking its 60th anniversary. The program places older adults in classrooms where they help children with learning and other challenges. Nationwide, more than 11,000 seniors serve in the program. “Their service is a living legacy, and their continued dedication helps ensure a stronger future for our entire community,” said Traci Kennedy, executive director of Catholic Charities, which runs the program in Sedgwick County. Local residents who are interested in becoming a Foster Grandparent should call (316) 264-8344, ext. 1211 in Sedgwick County and (316) 775-0500 in Butler County.
