Wichita Weekend
Welcome to Wichita Weekend! Wichita Weekend is a weekly public affairs show hosted on Alt 107.3, B98FM, 102.1 The Bull, and Channel963.
Episodes
November 29, 2023 • 14 mins
We visit with Kevin Fish, Ability Point's Executive Director, about the he 27th Annual Ability Point Lights on St. Paul, at the corner of St. Paul and Douglas. Open nightly at 5:30. Just 10 dollars a carload, and Mondays are “donation only.” All proceeds go to fund programs for the developmentally disabled at Ability Point. Get into the spirit of the holidays with One Million Festive Lights!
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November 29, 2023 • 10 mins
Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s -- Wichita children hurried home from school during the holiday season to catch "Santa's Workshop" on KAKE-TV. The popular program featured Santa and his helper, KAKE Man. Now "A Home For KAKEman" tells the story of your favorite puppet and his journey to his new home in the North Pole at Santa's Workshop. Get your copy today at www.kakeman.com. All proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of ...
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November 20, 2023 • 13 mins
Wednesday evening, December 13th from 6 to 9, Fosters ICT presents "Hope and a Future," at Wichita Sports Forum. This is a Christmas celebration for all foster, adopted, and kinship kids and their families. All are invited to enjoy an evening of fun including gifts and pajamas, plus food, games, and more. To receive gifts, you must register at fosterict.com/hope. Jill Ayers and Nathan Paulus from Fosters ICT tell us all about it! w...
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November 1, 2023 • 13 mins
In a joint effort with the Wichita Police Department, Midwest Kia is offering free anti-theft software updates OR a free steering wheel lock to all Kia owners who qualify. This event is meant to "help drive installations of Kia's free anti-theft software upgrade that is designed to make it more difficult for
criminals to use methods of theft popularized on social media. We visit with Midwest Kia's E-Commerce Director Mike Gisick abo...
criminals to use methods of theft popularized on social media. We visit with Midwest Kia's E-Commerce Director Mike Gisick abo...
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November 1, 2023 • 13 mins
For nearly four decades, Cirque Du Soleil has set the gold standard for live performance, worldwide. Their latest production, "Corteo," comes to Wichita's Intrust Bank Arena November 9th through 12th. Senior Tour Director Michael Veilleux calls in to tell us all about the show and how to get tickets. www.cirquedusoleil.com
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October 27, 2023 • 30 mins
For many, the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most mentally stressful time of year. Eric Litwiller from the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas offers some helpful hints on how to maintain sanity during the holidays. www.mhasck.org
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October 11, 2023 • 14 mins
Rock With Doc is Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita's fall fundraising event featuring a silent and live auction, tasty food, delicious cocktails, live music, and an inspiring program. Some of the live auction items you can bid on will be a flight on the B-29, "Doc", a trip of a lifetime to Africa, a private dining experience in your home....and more. RMHC Events and Volunteer Director Hayley Gribble tells us all about the Sec...
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September 28, 2023 • 8 mins
Multiple Grammy- and Dove-Award winning artist Amy Grant is coming to Wichita on Saturday night, October 14th. Wichita Weekend gets a rare opportunity to visit with Amy about the upcoming show, and her plans for the holidays! Get tickets now at selectaseat.com or call 316-755-SEAT. www.amygrant.com
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September 26, 2023 • 16 mins
October 5th through 8th, downtown Wichita will host what has been named one of the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine: the 21st Annual Tallgrass Film Festival. Executive Director Melanie Addington tells us all about this uniquely Wichita event. For schedules and information, see www.tallgrassfilm.org
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September 11, 2023 • 24 mins
Greater Andover Days is now in its 56th year in the Andover community, and this year's event will be bigger and better than ever. Andover Mayor Ronnie Price and Public Information Director Meghan Schapaugh stop by to invite you and your family to this fun-filled weekend event Thursday September 28th through Sunday October 1st. www.andoverks.com/GAD
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September 8, 2023 • 31 mins
Saturday night, September 30th in Century II Concert Hall, you're invited to Recovery Idol. It's a talent competition like American Idol, but with an important difference -- all the contestants are currently in recovery. Come see and hear top-notch talent while you help the recovery community in Wichita and all around Kansas. Our guests are Elka Roth, Intensive Care Coordinator for SACK, and Victor Fitz, Director of Crossover Reco...
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September 8, 2023 • 29 mins
Autumn and Art is a boutique, high-quality, outdoor art show at Bradley Fair, 21st and Rock Road. Wichita Festivals Director of Marketing and Communication Jen Remsberg stops by to tell us about the 14th Annual Event. It's free and open to the public. www.autumnandart.com
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August 31, 2023 • 13 mins
Put Saturday October 14th on your calendar for a day of family fun and celebration in Central Riverside Park. It's the Downs Syndrome Society's Parade of Stars and Annual Day of Giving. Executive Director Natalie Rolfe stops by to tell us all about the event and exciting new developments at DSSW. www.dsswichita.org/parade-of-stars
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August 30, 2023 • 9 mins
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and help a very worthy cause. GraceMed Health Clinic invites you to Hotcakes for Hopecare, Tuesday September 12th from 7 to 10 a.m. at Jimmie's Family Diner, 3111 North Rock Road. Kianga Crowley, GraceMed Development Director, stops by our studio to tell us all about this delicious fundraiser. Get tickets now at www.gracemed.org
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August 24, 2023 • 11 mins
Friday, September 8th, from 11:30 'til 12:30, in Wichita's Old Town Square, you're invited to "Stand Up for Suicide Prevention" during a special event is to raise awareness about Opioid Abuse and Mental Health in construction during the National Suicide Prevention Month. Aaron Maxwell from Bel Aire Recovery Center tells us all about it. www.ksconstructionsafetynetwork.com; belairerecovery.com
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August 22, 2023 • 28 mins
Saturday, September 30th, it's the 31st Annual Victory in the Valley East Meets West Walk-Run. A fun, family-focused fundraising event for Victory In the Valley, Wichita's cancer support organization. Executive Director Diana Thomi stops by to tell us all about the event, Victory's mission, and much more. www.victoryinthevalley.org
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August 18, 2023 • 28 mins
Saturday, September 9th, from 6 p.m. to Midnight, the Sedgwick County Zoo invites you to experience Zoobilee! It's an adults-only evening of delicious food and drinks, live music, silent auctions, and good times, and all proceeds go to support the Sedgwick County Zoo. Wichita Weekend visits with SCZ Marketing Director Jennica King about this annual community event.
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August 10, 2023 • 29 mins
Now's the time to get those Back To School vaccinations, sports physicals, and more. Grace Med CEO Venus Lee and Chief Medical Officer Julie Elder tell us what we need to know for a healthy, happy school year. www.gracemed.org
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August 4, 2023 • 23 mins
Mark your calendar and SIGN UP NOW for Heartspring's CAREfest on Saturday August 26th! CAREfestis a FUNdraising festival packed with events for everyone, including the Autism CARE Walk, PedalFest bike rides, and a 5K Run. Families can also enjoy live music, kids' activities, food trucks, and more. Best of all, many of the events are FREE! Heartspring's Taylor Erb and Sam Anderson stop by to tell us all about it. www.wichitacarefest...
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July 21, 2023 • 17 mins
The National Baseball Congress World Series is more than just 10 days of great baseball. It's an important part of Wichita's history. Tournament Director Katie Woods stops by to tell us all about this Wichita summertime tradition, August 3rd through 12th at WSU's Eck Stadium-Tyler Field. Get tickets and info at nbcbaseball.com
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