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Good morning, Wichita!

There’s something beautiful about NBC baseball back in downtown Wichita with a team from California winning over a team from Alaska.

Let’s get to it!

-Landon

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LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Anniversary

Congrats to Tanganyika! - Celebrating 18 years yesterday!

What is your local business or organization anniversary?

George’s

Don’t worry. George’s isn’t closing, the sign just needs some repairs.

STARTUP

Walk Your Plans

Have you seen the new augmented reality business where you can literally Walk Your Plans for your business, home, etc?

Long day? Tough workout? Slept weird? Rooted Relief Cream from CBD Plus Wichita is designed to help with everyday aches, tension, and sore muscles without the greasy mess.

Made with hemp-derived CBD and botanicals, this fast-absorbing topical delivers targeted comfort right where you need it. Perfect for post-workout recovery, active lifestyles, or just surviving another week in Wichita.

Shop online at TallTreesSyndicate.com or visit CBD Plus Wichita at 21st & Tyler, 37th & Woodlawn, or 47th & Broadway.

CIVIL

Career Fairs

The City of Wichita is hosting three career fairs in early August, giving job seekers a chance to connect with multiple City departments and explore available positions.

USD 259

There is a USD 259 bond committee campaign kickoff event happening Saturday, August 8, 10:30am at the Wave.

Satellite Tag Office

The Derby Public Library will soon serve as a satellite tag office.

LOCAL

Global Leadership Summit

The Global Leadership Summit is coming up this week and it is your best chance to be amongst other Wichita leaders to learn from some of the best in the game AND network with the best in Wichita.

Get your tickets today.

Paul Mills Extension

Paul Mills just signed a 3-year extension as Head Coach of the Shockers men’s basketball team.

To make things even more interesting, all class of 2022 college athletes could get a fifth year of eligibility.

WSU Tech

WSU Tech has been awarded a $600,000 grant from the Lowe's Foundation to launch a tiny home construction program and outdoor construction lab. Students in construction, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing will gain real-world experience by building tiny homes while helping address the nation's growing skilled trades workforce shortage.

Orpheum Reopening

The Orpheum is about to reopen! Hip Hip HOORAY!

To celebrate, they have John Legend coming on August 30th and Lady A coming on September 27th!

Tanganyika

A baby giraffe named Milani had a miracle birth at Tanganyika and is doing well!

They also just welcomed a rare giant anteater pup (who woulda thought they were called pups).

Free Microchips

If you have a pet and they need chipped, there is a free event on August 15th at the Kansas Humane Society Learning Center.

NFL Flag Football

Flag football is all the rage with the upcoming 2028 Olympic games on the horizon where non-tackle version of the game will take place.

You can now sign up for NFL Flag Football here in Wichita with 6-player teams for ages 4 → 17.

Field Training Exercise

Monday’s often bring some loud noises. Typically that is the noon testing of the tornado sirens (just in case you’re from out of town, IT IS JUST A DRILL).

But today is a bit different, from 5:30am to 4pm there will be a field training exercise at McConnell Air Force Base from which you may hear loud booms, ground burst simulators and gunfire sounds from the loudspeakers. This is not actual gunfire. I don’t know man, 5:30am seems a bit early.

Free School Supplies

The new school year is almost here. The Salvation Army will be handing out free school supplies and backpacks for eligible Sedgwick County Students on 8/4 and 8/5 at 350 N Market. Sign up here.

Literacy

Did you know one of the most powerful ways we can positively impact the trajectory of a child’s life is ensuring they can read proficiently by the end of grade 3?

The Wichita Journalism Collaborative will host a literacy event on 8/8.

Blue-Green Algae

It’s not just lettuce you gotta watch out for. Watch out for those algal blooms at various lakes around Kansas like Lake Afton and others.

Oh and watch out for those dang armyworms.

Third Day

Grammy Award-winning Christian band Third Day will be coming to Wichita at Intrust Bank Arena in April.

NBC World Series

Congrats to the Santa Barbara Foresters on winning the NBC World Series Title over the Alaska Goldpanners.

That brings an end this year’s edition of one of Wichita’s greatest traditions. 86-year-old Max Smyth has been to nearly every one of the NBC World Series since 1950.

That is almost as dedicated as reading almost every Wichita Life Update since I started writing in June 2020.

Dinner Club

Do you have your tickets for the next Wichita Life Dinner Club?

Monday 8/3

Tuesday 8/4

Wednesday 8/5

Thursday 8/6

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

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SPORTS