Growing your own food typically requires a lot of space, effort, and attentiveness. One Wellington resident is switching it up by cultivating microgreens. For the last year, Aaron Hines has been growing his business and giving locals a chance to change their diet.
Those of us that love to quilt understand that the act of quilting can be a personally healing undertaking. On a stressful day, the beauty of the fabrics and the peaceful hum of your sewing machine can transport you to a calmer place. The act of presenting a quilt can also provide healing to the recipient, and that’s what Cathrine Roberts had in mind when she established the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
Named one of the “Top 10 Cooks in America” by Food Network’s “All Star Academy”, Mike’s fancy-plated home cooking is a bold mix of Latin infused cuisine learned at the knee of his family matriarchs. With skills honed in the US military, his old-fashioned comfort foods and distinctive recipes speak to his authentic enthusiasm and love for culinary adventure.
The Wellington Public Library celebrated the first month of their “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program with an old-fashioned ice cream social. Readers could choose from popsicles, ice cream and ice cream sandwiches as they escaped the hot temperatures outside.
The Common Threads Quilt Show is a huge regional quilt show that takes place every two years in Wichita. Hosted by the Prairie Quilt Guild at the Century II Convention Center, this year’s show is even more special because, due to COVID, it’s been 4 years since members have gathered. That’s twice the amount of time to make beautiful quilts!
A Mermaid Party and Hedgehog Ceramics are just two of the Youth Art Programs provided by The Wellington Recreation Commission (WRC) this summer. Mermaid party goers painted mermaid tails and added lots of glitter and sparkles to yarn mermaids.
Looking for a way to support our local 4-H clubs and satisfy your sweet tooth? The Sumner County 4-H Council is holding a Cookie Jar Auction during the Wheat Festival Picnic in The Park, Wednesday July 6th at 6 pm.
Have you ever read something that touched your heart or brought back memories from your childhood? I had such an experience while reading some historic library documents this past week. Near the end of “Club Notes 1960-61” is a quote from an unidentified man who grew up in Wellington.
The staff at The Hive recently organized a session with Jackie Clark, a Wichita-based quilt appraiser that area residents could utilize for quilt appraisals. During this event, the “Crazy” quilt that Jackie Glasgow bought in to be appraised was exquisite.
Looking for fresh ideas for summer family fun? Take a look at the “Sunflower Summer” phone application (app). It’s an educational program providing free access to a number of Kansas attractions for youth and two accompanying adults.