AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Wichita Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:32:11 -0600 In observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. This includes... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-thanksgiving-closures-235896 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-thanksgiving-closures-235896 Government and Politics Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Free firewood is available from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays through February in the north parking lot of the Sedgwick County Zoo, 555 Zoo... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/free-firewood-available-at-the-zoo-235630 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/free-firewood-available-at-the-zoo-235630 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Wichita Tees Off New Service To Phoenix Allegiant Air Celebrates With $59.99* One-Way Fares WICHITA, KS---Wichita, Kan. scores a hole-in-one with... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/allegiant-air-flight-wichita-to-phoenix-235709 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/allegiant-air-flight-wichita-to-phoenix-235709 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The national "Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative" tour, which made a stop at Century II on Thursday, is now available on City7 and... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-7-update-arts-in-crisis-on-cable-channel-7-web-site-235767 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-7-update-arts-in-crisis-on-cable-channel-7-web-site-235767 Government and Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over at the Clayton Staples Gallery... Take a look at "WSU & ISA: 10," an exhibition featuring paintings created by Jodi Lightner,... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/news-from-the-ulrich-museum-of-art-november-18-2009-235295 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/news-from-the-ulrich-museum-of-art-november-18-2009-235295 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Pet owners need to have their animals properly vaccinated for rabies by a licensed veterinarian, according to the City of Wichita Environmental... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-news-vaccinate-pets-cat-test-positive-for-rabies-235340 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-news-vaccinate-pets-cat-test-positive-for-rabies-235340 Government and Politics Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Event goers can win an IPOD or a bike Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and Wichita City Council members will host the annual “A Night with Santa”... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/night-with-santa-coming-soon-234839 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/night-with-santa-coming-soon-234839 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to read the information regarding Wichita City Council Member Lavonta Williams’ appointment as Assistant Secretary of the National Black... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-news-cm-williams-appointment-234859 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-of-wichita-news-cm-williams-appointment-234859 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Council Member Janet Miller has rescheduled her next District VI coffee meeting at Mead’s Coffee Shop, 430 E. Douglas. A guest speaker will share... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/district-vi-coffee-meeting-234882 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/district-vi-coffee-meeting-234882 Government and Politics Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Wichita, KS - United Way of the Plains is taking calls Nov. 16 – 20 to set up appointments for the Laid-Off Workers Center’s December session. To... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-is-taking-appointments-this-week-for-the-laid-off-workers-center-s-december-session-235138 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-is-taking-appointments-this-week-for-the-laid-off-workers-center-s-december-session-235138 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Applications are available at www.wichita.gov and City offices. The City of Wichita has launched the newly created Neighborhood Façade Program,... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/neighborhood-facade-program-opens-234224 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/neighborhood-facade-program-opens-234224 Business and Professional Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dolls Donated For Children In Crisis The Loyal Order of the Moose #138 presented the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) with 24 Tommy Moose dolls today... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/loyal-order-of-the-moose-138-and-wfd-partnership-233861 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/loyal-order-of-the-moose-138-and-wfd-partnership-233861 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The weekly agenda review meeting of the Wichita City Council has been scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Council conference room on the... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-council-agenda-review-for-nov-16-meeting-234060 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city-council-agenda-review-for-nov-16-meeting-234060 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Wichita, KS. — A crowd of more than 900 was present when United Way of the Plains announced today a total of $15,805,857 raised during the 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-announced-final-fundraising-total-234102 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-announced-final-fundraising-total-234102 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Kellogg and Rock Road interchange project takes a major step forward On November 12, 2009 when all Rock Road traffic lanes are opened and all... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/rock-road-at-kellogg-opens-on-november-12-2009-233718 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/rock-road-at-kellogg-opens-on-november-12-2009-233718 Government and Politics Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Talk on robots with author and NPR editor Thursday What are the robots of the 21st century really like? Who is constructing them? Join author Lee... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/news-from-the-ulrich-museum-of-art-november-10-2009-233282 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/news-from-the-ulrich-museum-of-art-november-10-2009-233282 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 City7, or cable Channel 7, is now featuring three new Local Loop Studio 7 programs, which feature: - An update on the project to build a new Wichita... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city7-programming-update-november-10-2009-233331 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/city7-programming-update-november-10-2009-233331 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Beginning on Thursday, the City of Wichita will offer a series of free mini-seminars that outline basic steps required to start and sustain a small... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/free-business-counseling-at-rec-centers-233020 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/free-business-counseling-at-rec-centers-233020 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Applications are available at www.wichita.gov and City offices. The City of Wichita has launched the newly created Neighborhood Façade Program,... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/new-facade-program-232577 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/new-facade-program-232577 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 National League of Cities convenes in San Antonio. Mayor Carl Brewer and members of the Wichita City Council will travel to San Antonio, Texas, Nov.... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/mayor-council-to-attend-nlc-conference-232444 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/mayor-council-to-attend-nlc-conference-232444 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Program:     - Performance by Augusta High School Band  - Performance by a member of the Arc of Sedgwick County’s Pride... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-to-announce-final-campaign-results-at-luncheon-232140 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/united-way-to-announce-final-campaign-results-at-luncheon-232140 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 In observance of the Veterans Day Holiday, City of Wichita facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11. This includes City Hall, Park Recreation... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/closures-for-veterans-day-232141 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/closures-for-veterans-day-232141 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 City of Wichita officials announced a program on November 6, 2009 that provides housing for the homeless or people who are at imminent risk of... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/homeless-assistance-program-232149 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/homeless-assistance-program-232149 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary, the Christmas Craft Expo is a cooperative event. The success of the show depends on the talent, energy, efforts... http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/christmas-crafts-expo-231652 http://www.americantowns.com/ks/wichita/news/christmas-crafts-expo-231652 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600