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TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Wichita!
Less than one week until Christmas! Got everything ready to go?
Let’s get to it!
- Landon

Last Minute Gift
Our custom Wichita Life Cityscape Puzzle is set to arrive this weekend and ship out early next week. Will it make it by Christmas? Maybe. Will it be close? Definitely.
Either way, it’s officially puzzle season.
Full disclosure: nobody’s perfect. We aren’t perfect, and this puzzle isn’t quite perfect either, despite our best try. There’s a tiny font variation in a couple of spots you’ll probably never notice unless you’re actively looking for it (just think of it as an additional easter egg like the many already in the puzzle).
You can think of it as a collector’s edition that no one else will ever have, like the Buffalo Nickel or 1943 Copper Penny.
What is perfect?
The quality. Thick pieces, beautiful detail, and a one-of-a-kind Wichita design you won’t find anywhere else.
Coffee table-worthy, great for family nights, and a genuinely thoughtful local gift.
We’ll have a limited number available. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
(They’ll also be back in stock at Love of Character and Clifton Collective soon!)

Together with The Date Maven
Single men of Wichita (50s–70s):
If you’re active, emotionally grounded, and intentional about dating, this may be worth your time. We introduce kind, health-conscious women who are genuinely ready for a committed partnership.
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LOCAL BUSINESS
Opening
SK Donuts - 5255 N Maize Rd - Now Open
AuraLuxe Nails & Spa – 311 S Greenwich Rd - Now Open!
Emler Swim School - 1800 N Rock Rd Suite 100 in Bradley Fair - Now Open
Fidelity Bank - Bradley Fair - Now Open
Champtown Updates
Champtown in Park City is set to be one of the biggest developments in the area at over $500 million invested. They just signed a couple leases with Freddy’s and Bob & Luigi’s.
NONPROFIT
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That’s Zachary Werhan, LCPC, LMAC.
He writes Mental Health 4 Men, a practical newsletter full of free resources to help men improve their mental health. 👉 Subscribe
Join Zach and Reid Dec 19–21 for a virtual running event supporting the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence. 🏃 Details

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CIVIL
2026 Cultural Funding Activation Grants Approved
At the December 16 City Council meeting, the Wichita City Council approved $56,650 in Activation Grants for 17 local artists and arts organizations for FY2026.
Launching in 2026, Activation Grants replace the Artist Access and Developing Arts Grants, offering more flexibility and fewer restrictions. The program provides one-time funding of $500 to $10,000 to artists and arts organizations serving Wichita residents.
Send it to a Vote
The Wichita City Council has given the final approval for a public vote via election in march regarding the potential 1% sales tax.
SoCe
The City Council also just approved the shipping container rezoning for Abdul Arif’s housing complex.
LOCAL
D’Aydrian

D’Aydrian Harding and Momma Harding are two of the biggest influencers in not only Wichita, but anywhere.
They are partnering to give away Christmas gifts to kids at the Boys and Girls Club tomorrow! S/o to Jackstacks on being the announcer.
Prairie Fire
If you are thinking of registering for a 2026 Prairie Fire Marathon race, do it now, prices increase on January 1st!
Tell Me Something Good
One of my favorite segments on the Bobby Bones Show is the Tell Me Something Good segment. Here is our take on spreading positive news:
The annual Shop With a Cop event just took place at Walmart on West Kellogg
Operation Holiday distributed starting on Monday and Tuesday where volunteers helped people pick up food, coats, clothes, toys, and other gifts. Those who miss their sch
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Pre-Order Puzzles
Our custom Wichita Life Cityscape Puzzle is now on pre-order!
Wichita Life Polos
The custom Wichita Life polos are going fast. Do you have yours yet?
Wichita Life Dinner Club
Our next Dinner Club date has been announced.
Wichita Life Jobs
I just received a message that someone applied for a job via our job site. Here are 46 new jobs this week.
The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Wichita:
Weekend
Ballet Wichita Presents the 51st Annual Nutcracker Ballet | Century II | 12/19 - 12/21
Wild Lights (FINAL WEEKEND) | SCZ | Now - 12/21
Holidaze of Our Lives | Now - 12/21
Illuminations | Botanica | Now - 1/3
Van Gogh Immersive Experience | 3535 N Rock Rd Suite 100 | Now - 12/28
Helicopter Holiday Light Tours | Downtown | Now - 12/28
Watson’s Christmas Express | OJ Watson Park | Now -12/21 on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Somewhere in Winter | 250 N Saint Francis Ave | Now - 1/4/2026
Downtown Wichita Window Wonderland | Downtown | Now - 1/1/2026
Old Fashioned Christmas | Prairie Pines | Now - 12/23
Friday 12/19
Cookies with Santa | Kansas Aviation Museum | 10am
Winter 2025 Figure Skating Recital | Wichita Ice Center | 6pm
Get Ya Color On’s Christmas Color & Sip Party | Hopping Gnome | 6pm
The Dude: Movie Night Presented by One Life Spirits at Bubbles Champagne Bar | Brickyard | 7pm
Jamie Lissow | Century II | 7pm
Snow Ball Formal | Barks & Brews | 6pm
Live Improv Comedy | Flying Pig | 8pm
Stranger Things 80s Dance Party | Wave | 9pm
Adult Skate Night | Carousel | 9:30pm
Saturday 12/20
Wichita Flea Market | Century II | 9am
Winter Solstice Spirit Fair | Cotillion | 10am
Old Town Farm & Art Market | Old Town | 10am
SoCe Holiday Party! | Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick Co | 1pm
Cookies with Santa | Point Nine | 3pm
The Official Christmas Bar Crawl | The Dive | 4pm
Christmas Color & Sip: Adult Coloring | Hopping Gnome | 6pm
Jamie Lissow | Century II | 7pm
Live Improv Comedy | Flying Pig | 8pm
Sunday 12/21
Winter Solstice Spirit Fair | Cotillion | 10am
Holiday Strolls | Bradley Fair | 2pm
Gingerbread Castles & Hot Cocoa Teatime | Artichoke Downtown | 8pm
LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?
SPORTS

That's it for today! Send this to a friend who should join our dinner club.
Thanks!
- Landon






