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Landon Huslig
May 19, 2025
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Good morning, Wichita!
Tonight is part one of the finale of The Voice! Jaelen Johnston out of Derby is part of the final five. Part two will be tomorrow. Be sure to tune in and stay tuned on how to vote for Jaelen!
Let's get to it!
- Landon
Soooo I said I wanted your feedback on Friday and then didn’t give you a poll, so here we go:
Which side of town do you live on or prefer?Additional feedback welcome! |
Wichita Population
Whenever someone asks me how big Wichita, I often say “oh, 400ish thousand” or “just under 400k I think”.
Well, Wichita, we are now 400,000 people strong for the first time ever in the 154-year history!
Together with Tap N Paddles
Unleash your child’s summer energy at Tap N Paddles’ Youth Sports Camps!
Nine hours of supervised camp time over three action‑packed days with live pickleball coaching as well ShotSuite multi‑sport simulators with with skill assessment, personalized feedback, competitive challenges and virtual tournaments!
Morning or afternoon options fit any busy schedule for ages 6 - 14.
Riverfest is coming up QUICK and we want you to be able to enjoy it to the fullest, so we’ll have a quick Riverfest section leading up to and throughout the week.
BreAnna Monk (the new President and CEO of Wichita Festivals) was just interviewed by the Eagle and she will also be on a very soon to be released Wichita Life Podcast, so stay tuned.
Learn about the Pitch-a-Friend event where you could find the love of your life.
LOCAL BUSINESS
Opening
Yemini Coffee
We all have a favorite coffee shop (or two) in town. I’ll keep mine to myself for now, but one local spot is bringing a unique twist to the coffee scene.
360 Deli & Grill (11309 E Kellogg by Walmart) just added breakfast + a style of coffee found in Yemen.
#WichitaLife
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Wichita Life Job Board
Did you know there is a hyper-local job board right here in Wichita?
You can post all types of jobs that will get in front of 10s of thousands of Wichitans on our email and socials?
You can also look for jobs like a Data Analyst at Wichita Public Schools, Physician Office Scheduler at Wesley or a Pet Sitter!
Use code 50OFF to post a job for 50% off today!
CIVIL NEWS
Budget Simulator
Think you can do better than the city council?
From now until August 19, weigh in by taking the City's 2025 budget simulator.
Cultural Funding Operational Grants
The City of Wichita’s Division of Arts and Cultural Services has opened applications for its 2026 Operational Funding Grant Opportunity.
L.W. Clapp Memorial Park
Wichita park & Recreation invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated L.W. Clapp Memorial Park on 6/4 at 11am!
LOCAL
60 Years of Watson Park
Have you ever been to Watson Park? Some fun facts:
It is 60 years old
It spans 119 acres with a 42-acre lake
has a miniature train, pony rides, pedal boats, and a mini golf course
Donate Instruments. Inspire Students.
KAKE, Music Youth Partnership, and Damm Music Center are collecting used instruments for Wichita students through the first-ever KAKE Instrument Landslide, June 2–13. Drop off at Damm Music Center or KAKE Studios and help give the gift of music!
Silly Pickles
Silly Pickles might sound silly, but it is serious business.
It is a new Pickleball league this summer starting 6/1 and running through 7/27 at Chicken N Pickle.
Speaking of pickleball, the 2nd Annual Love Pickle. Stop Cancer St. Jude Pickleball Tournament & Celebration in Wichita this summer on Saturday, June 28 at Chicken n Pickle. Learn more here.
Broadway for a Day
There are only a few days left (deadline = 5/21) to sign up for the 5th edition of Broadway for a Day that lets students (age 8 → College) come hang out and learn from Broadway professionals.
Summer Reading Program
The Wichita Public Library's 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed "Color Our World," runs from May 22 to July 31. Open to all ages, participants can set personalized reading goals and earn prizes. Prizes become available starting June 26, and the final day to log reading and claim rewards is July 31 .
SB Mowing
Every time you think SB Mowing can’t get any more likeable, he goes and helps mow 32 lawns and saves a pile of 8 kittens. SMH, what doesn’t this guy do?
ICT EXTRA
Lad Oborny
Huge kudos to Lad Oborny of Andover high School who raised over $220,000 for the American Heart Association and broke a national record (KWCH)
AMC Theatre
Join the free AMC Stubs Reward Program and get 50% off adult movie tickets starting Wednesday, July 9th!
CosmoShox
Congrats to the CosmoShox from WSU who will participate in a NASA design challenge!
Free or Cheap things to Do This Summer
Frustrated you can’t read that link? Here is how you can read the Eagle for free.
Monday 5/19
Monday Bike Night | Shamrock | 2pm
Monday Miniature Paint Night | Headshots | 3pm
Tuesday 5/20
Pokemon League | Headshots | 3pm
Dungeons and Dragons Adventure League | Headshots | 6:30pm
Wednesday 5/21
Wonder Wednesday’s | Botanica | 9:30am
Critter Tales | Great Plains Nature Center | 10a
Geeks Who Drink Wednesday Trivia Night | Headshots | 7pm
Thursday 5/22
Outdoor Play | Great Plains Nature Center | 10am
Member Business Exchange | Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce | 3:30pm
Cocktails with the Curator: Shots of History Edition | Museum of World Treausres | 5:30pm
Culinary Workshop: Wok Fried Rice | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm
Rooted in Riverside | 701 N Amidon | 6:30pm
Fantasy Dragon Terrarium Class | Grow | 6:30pm
First Draft Improv | Mosley Street Melodrama | 7pm
LIVE MUSIC
Don't see your concert or show here?
SPORTS
PJ Couisnard
Welcome home PJ! PJ Couisnard was a Shocker superstar who took us to the Sweet 16 and just joined Paul Mills’ staff. Oh and his son will be on the team as well.
Korleone Young
Korleone Young is a Wichita legend and former NBA player and he is now part of the American Basketball Hall of Fame.
*Bold = Home
That's it for today! Send this to someone who watches The Voice.
Thanks!
- Landon
