Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the 2024 Sunflower Summer app. This year, the program has been updated to include over 220 Kansas attractions, all offering free admission to Kansas families throughout the summer season.
Squeaky is a gorgeous domestic longhaired Calico around 11 years old. She is a wonderful companion and loves her people. If you need a furry friend to keep you company with conversation and cuddles, Squeaky is purrfect for you! Stop in this week to meet Squeaky! We are open Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in adoption, please complete the online application before you come in to speed up the adoption process. We go in order of application received, so the sooner you get in your application, the better! Squeaky’s adop-
Eisenhower Elementary School hosted its lively Color Run fundraiser last Friday, bringing together students, families, staff, and sponsors for an afternoon filled with vibrant hues and spirited participation.
Last week, the Cowley College Sumner Campus buzzed with excitement as teams of young tech enthusiasts gathered to compete in a range of coding, problem-solving, and computing challenges. At the 4th annual Robotics Challenge, community volunteers facilitated seamless transitions for competitors as they moved between different classrooms.
Thursday, May 2 10am, Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. This week’s host is MKC.
PRECIPITATION AS OF 5 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 29TH This week: 1.65” This month: 2.41” YTD: 5.36” .
Recently, the City Council convened a work session to review progress updates on the grant proposal aimed at funding an overpass with pedestrian accommodations over the BNSF crossing at Jefferson Avenue. Additionally, in the interest of public safety, the proposal also includes plans to close five other at-grade crossings in downtown Wellington.
SATURDAY, MAY 4 New YA Podcast available Game Knights at 1pm YA Star Wars Day at 2pm TUESDAY, MAY 7 Explore and Play at 10:30am YA Sewing for Beginners at 6pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am .
Do you spend a lot of time playing games on your tablet? Or, more time on social media than reading books and articles? Then, this month’s challenge is for you! May is officially “Get Caught Reading” month, a nationwide campaign launched to encourage people of all ages to pick up a book and read - just for fun! Reading helps us develop our sense of curiosity, improves critical thinking and broadens our understanding of the world around us. As an activity, it’s a stress reducer, it helps increase memory and analytical skills.
Join us at the library on May the 4th, to celebrate the ultimate day dedicated to all things Star Wars! From trivia games to costume contests and parodies, fans commemorate this iconic day in various creative ways. Let’s not forget the legendary Carrie Fisher, known to us as Princess Leia, who was honored with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on this very date.