Senior Carnival fun night
Senior Services, Inc. is holding a Senior Carnival for people 55 and older from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas St. The $5 admission includes a hot dog dinner, games, goodie bag and more. RSVP to (316) 263-3703 by Sept. 11. Senior Services operates the Linwood, Orchard Park, Northeast and Downtown senior centers.
County candidate forums
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative is inviting the public to candidate forums for Sedgwick County Commission Districts 2 and 3.
Celeste Racette and Stephanie Wise are running in District 3. Their forum will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at Alumni Auditorium at Friends University.
Sarah Lopez and Jeff Blubaugh are running in District 2. Their forum will be held at the same time and location on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Mind, Mood and Motion
The Parkinson’s Foundation will present its signature educational program, Mind, Mood and Motion, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 E. Waterman, next month. The program focuses on exercise’s benefits in managing Parkinson’s, in terms of both physical and emotional well-being. The event is free but advance registration is required; visit Parkinson.org/Wichita or call (913) 416-4098. The program is 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
WSU Athletics garage sale
Stock up on jerseys, shoes, coolers and other sports gear at Wichita State Athletics’ annual garage sale. The sale is 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Aetna Multi-Purpose Facility (enter through exterior doors on east side of Koch Arena). Customers are encouraged to pay with cash although credit cards will be accepted.
Library book sale
Books, CDs, DVDS, sheet music and more will be for sale at the Advanced Learning Library, 711 W. 2nd St., from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Customers can buy a Friends of the Wichita Public Library tote bag for $10 and fill it or bring a previously purchased FWPL bag and fill it for $5. Proceeds benefit the library.
Scandinavian meet-ups
The Scandinavian Society of Wichita is moving its meeting time to the second Friday of each month. The club meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd. This month’s program features Scandinavian dancers from Lindsborg.
Do the do-si-do
Village Steppers Square Dance Club is offering lessons at Oaklawn Elementary School, 5000 S. Clifton Ave. Starting Sept. 24, classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. The $25 cost covers all lessons plus admission to dances held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. For more information call Mike Huddleson at (316) 524-0997.
Heritage Square concerts
The schedule is set for this year’s series of free concerts in Heritage Square. The shows take place from noon to 1 p.m. each Wednesday in September in the square, which is behind the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St.
The line-up includes: Sept. 4, Mariachi Jalisco; Sept. 11, Pretend Friend; Sept. 18, The Historical Museum Radio Orchestra; Sept. 25, Dear Friends.
Attendees are welcome to bring a lunch.
Dementia guidance
A free seminar on “Becoming Dementia Aware” is being held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Gerontologist and author Tam Cummings will cover a variety of dementia-related topics including dementia behaviors and family/caregiver guidance. To make a reservation, please contact sstrain@anthemmemorycare.com or call (316)558-5775.
CASA benefit for kids
A casino-themed party to benefit CASA of Sedgwick County will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Rhatigan Student Center ballroom at Wichita State. Tickets start at $100 and can be purchased at casaofsedgwickcounty.org. CASA trains community members to advocate for children in the foster care system who have been abused or neglected.
Heights, South reunions
Heights High class of ’74 will hold its 50th reunion Sept. 20-22. For more information, contact Kim Campbell Morrissey at kmorrisey917@gmail.com or (316) 641-6383.
South High class of ’74 will hold its reunion Oct. 4-5. For more information, contact Sandra Ott at ottgirl@sbcglobal.net.
