Diabetes fair offers free testing
Free testing for diabetes, flu vaccines, foot exams and more will be offered during the 8th annual Live Well with Diabetes Fair, held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Wichita State Metroplex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. Sponsored by the Great Plains Diabetes Center, the event also features the latest technology for diabetes control and speakers on diabetes-related topics throughout the morning.
Free lunch will be offered to the first 100 people who register. Registration and more information are available at www.greatplainsdiabetes or by calling (316) 440-2802.
According to the center, one in three Americans over the age of 65 has diabetes, which can cause blindness and kidney disease and contribute to strokes and dementia.
The nonprofit diabetes center provides clinical care at 834 N Socora St., Suite 4, a day camp for children called Camp Live Well, educational programs and outreach at many area health fairs. It is supported by clinic revenue, donations and grants.
Open Streets returns
Open Streets ICT will be back Sunday, Oct. 13 when the city closes 4.1 miles of Douglas Avenue to motor vehicle traffic and instead encourages walking, biking, skateboarding and more. Lasting from noon to 5 p.m., the event features five major activity hubs, music, food and vendors. Douglas will be lcosed from Bluff Street in College Hill to Glenn Street in Delano.
A little afternoon music
The Thursday Afternoon Music Club, now celebrating its 110th year, has several concerts scheduled for this fall and winter, including:
Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m. — Arts Capacity, Central Community Chapel, 6100 W. Maple.
Nov. 14, 1:30 p.m.—Brandon Rodriguez, clarinet, Larksfield Place, 7373 East 29th St.
Dec. 5, noon — Wichita Collegiate Madrigals, Larksfield Place (special lunch program, paid reservations required by calling (316) 744-2947.
The organization provides scholarships for music students at Friends University and Wichita State University.
Maize alum banquet
MAIZE — The annual Maize High Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at Maize Middle School, 4600 N. Maize Road. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made by check to the Maize Alumni Association, 105 E. Academy, Maize, KS, 67101, by Oct. 5. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and a program. For more information, email nscarpelli6850@gmail.com.
Andover book sale
ANDOVER — Friends of the Andover Public Library will hold a book sale Oct. 24-26 to benefit the children’s summer reading program and other library activities. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. A sneak peek for Friends members takes place Oct. 23. For more information, contact the library at (316) 558-3500.
Orchid show and sale
The Kansas Orchard Society will hold its fall show and sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Botanica. The event will feature over 100 blooming orchards, educational information and children’s activities, vendors and more. The show is free but admission to Botanica is required. For more information, email svcsjp@gmail.com or visit the society’s Facebook page.
Figure skating tickets on sale
Tickets to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, to be held Jan. 20-26 at Intrust Bank Arena, are now on sale. The tickets, which start at $15 before taxes and fees, can be purchased at visitwichita.com.
Spooky speaker
EL DORADO — Katie Keckeisen will talk about spiritualism in the 19th century during the Butler County Historical Society’s Thursday Speaker Series. Her talk is at 6 p.m. at the Kansas Oil Museum, 383 E. Central Ave.
Life Enrichment Series
NORTH NEWTON — Music, photography and longevity are some topics to be explored in Bethel College’s Life Enrichment programs during October. The programs will be held each Thursday morning in October except for Oct. 2. For the full schedule plus information about cost and location, google “Bethel College Kansas Life Enrichment.”
