The 2nd annual “Bridging the Gap” community event is coming on Sat., Nov,. 11, at the Iasis Community Center, 1914 E. 11th St. 

The event coordinator is Ty Juan Davis, a local writer, community leader and event planner who works with local churches and sees himself as a person who helps people make connections with people they might not otherwise meet. 

“We see a lot of division and despair in the world,” he said. “However, we have faith that together, we can create a bridge that bonds us all together in unity.”

This year’s event will include food, games and a chance to win prizes, along with a panel discussion on current events. The event is from 1 to 5 p.m. 

individuals or organizations wanting to be a vendor or make donations should contact Ty Davis at (316) 303-5208.

P.J. Griekspoor is a semi-retired veteran journalist with 55 years experience in writing and editing in Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North Carolina and Wichita.  She spent 18 years at the Wichita Eagle...