Wichita Weekend

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

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.

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

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 u...

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

The mission of Safe Streets Wichita is the prevention of drug-related harms through community collaboration, the advancement of health equity, and the promotion of mental wellness and community well-being. Safe Streets Program Director Aonya Kendrick-Barnett tells us more about what Safe Streets does and invites everyone to the Convoy of Hope, July 29th, at various Wichita locations.

GraceMed provides compassionate, accessible, high-quality health care for the communities they serve. And one of the newest features of GraceMed is Medical Legal Services. CEO Venus Lee tells us all about this valuable service for GraceMed patients. www.gracemed.org . 316-866-2000.

The Zero Reasons Why Retreat is an event where all teens can come together and learn more about how to be an advocate for mental health & suicide prevention. Our guests Kate Burdett and Amy Nguyen stop by to tell us all about this special day, scheduled for Thursday July 13th at Woolsey Hall on the campus of Wichita State University. REGISTER NOW at www.zeroreasonswhy.org/chapter/ICT

There's no better time than right now to schedule your students' back to school vaccinations. Our guests Dr. Caitlin Childs, Dr. Kaitlin Boger, and Paul Estrada-Cruz from Hunter Health offer up some tips on how to get those vaccinations done in a timely manner. www.hunterhealth.org

If you love golf and helping others, this is the tournament for you. The Wichita Golf Scramble is a great day of golf at one of the area's best courses, and it's a fund-raiser for Special Olympics Kansas. WPD Officer Trevor Johanson stops by to tell us all about the tournament, and how we can get involved, as a player, team, or sponsor. Register now at www.soks.org

Music Theater Wichita kicks off its spectacular 2023 Season with Rock of Ages on May 31st at Capitol Federal Ampitheater in Andover. Artistic Director Brian Marcum tells us all about the upcoming season and invites us to experience all the music and magic of MTW! www.mtwichita.org

Special Olympics Kansas is gearing up for Summer Games! The event will be held June 2-4 in Wichita at Maize High School South. Special Olympics Athlete-Ambassadors Abbi and Tyler Griswold stop by the studio to invite everyone to participate in the event, whether as an athlete, volunteer, or sponsor. www.soks.org

If you thought Botanica’s Illuminations was spectacular last holiday season, wait ‘til you see what Botanica has in store for Summer of 2023. Nikki Smith, Botanica’s Community Engagement Coordinator, invites your family to come experience Dinosaurs, great live music, and much more! www.botanica.org

The Eck Auto Group's 27th Annual Adopt-A-School Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 19th at Hidden Lakes Golf Course. All the team slots have been filled, but a few corporate sponsorship opportunities remain. Former Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell, now the Community Outreach Coordinator for Eck Auto Group, tells us all about it. For sponsorship info, email jlongwell@eckautogroup.com

Saturday, April 29th from 3 to 7 p.m., you're invited to ICT Culture Fest, at Wichita High School South. Amy from the Multicultural Leadership Association, stops by to tell us all about this free family event. All are welcome to attend!

Saturday April 29th from 10 'til 3, bring your family to the Southeast High School Campus at 127th East and Pawnee for the Color Blitz! More than a fun-filled Color Run, it's a great way to get acquainted with all the wonderful people and events at Southeast. https://fb.me/e/3tvvXEE6D?mibextid=RQdjqZ

The Mayor's Youth Council Thrift Market invites you to be a part of a cause for a cause, Saturday, April 22nd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nafzger Park downtown. Come shop for great bargains in gently-worn clothes and more while you help support the Kansas Alliance for Wetlands and Streams. MYC Members Esther Liu and Andrew Le stop by our studios to tell us all about it. https://fb.me/e/D1biR34c?mibextid...

Sunday, April 30th at the Wichita Women's Fair, it's the M & I Models Model Search. It's open to anyone ages 5 and up. All ethnicities, genders, sizes, and heights are welcome. M & I Models Owner Gigi Daskalova and models Magnolia Munn, Tayten Burton, and Daisy Braungardt discuss this year's search. www.modelsand images.com

The premier urban Kansas Marathon is gearing up, with events this spring and fall. May 7th, it's the Prairie Fire Half-Marathon, 5K, and Friendly 5K Run, with an 80's theme! Lacy Hansen, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, stops by to tell us all about this popular event, sponsored by Davis Moore www.prairiefiremarathon.com

Not far from Wichita, there's a place called Camp Sunflower. It's a safe and welcoming space that affirms everyone, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Connie Dietz, a Camp Sunflower advocate and member of Pine Valley Christian Church, stops by to tell us all about the mission, and a fund-raisi...

Wichita native Aaron Childress has a life-changing story to tell. A few years ago, he had hit rock bottom in life and decided to hang himself. Miraculously, his wife found him in the garage and got him down from the rope just in time. Since then, Aaron has discovered just how much he has to live for, and he's written down his story in the book "These Thousand Days, This is What I Learned After I K...

If your family is enrolled in Medicaid or the CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), please note that you'll be receiving a letter in the mail about your coverage. You will need to update your information and fill out a renewal form to see if you still qualify. Hunter Health Clinic's Paul Estrada-Cruz and Jessica Velez explain what you need to do and how to do it! www.kancare.ks.gov; www.medi...

Ballet Wichita presents A Midsummer Night's Dream, Saturday April 1st at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Orpheum Theater downtown. Wichita Weekend chats with Ballet Wichita's Artistic Director David Justin about this family-friendly production. Tickets are available now at Select A Seat. www.balletwichita.com

Wichita State University and its fine athletics programs are one of the best things about the Wichita Community. Our guests Scott Barnhart and Alex Johnson from the Wichita State Athletics Department stop by to discuss upcoming spring sports, new facilities upgrades on campus, the life of a student athlete, and much more. www.goshockers.com

The Wichita Area Builders Association Home Show is a 69-year tradition! WABA President and CEO Wess Galyeon stops by to invite us to this year's show, which is scheduled for March 2nd through 5th in Century Two. www.wabahome.com