In case you missed this one, in December, the City of Wichita voted unanimously to approve a contract with Kansas Legal Services to provide free legal services for a new initiative: the Wichita Area Driver’s License Restoration Program (WARP) designed to help guide individuals through the process of getting their licenses reinstated.
Wichita Website Provides How-to for Getting Your License Reinstated & Assists Suspended Drivers
Youth Horizons’ Mentorship Mission Steady as Business Grows
Open Streets ICT coming to Shocker Neighborhood on April 16
Jordan Harris is SBA’s Kansas Small Business Person of the Year
Pastor Johnson Leaving Saint Mark UMC Wichita for KC Church
The VOICE , April 7, 2023
PUT THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENADAR
Wed., Apr. 12, 6-7:30 pm: Let’s Talk Leadership, The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N Water. inviting students from the Wichita area to come to The Kansas African American Museum to attend this “Let’s Talk Leadership” presentation and dialogue hosted by Jeremiah O’Bryant and Brad Richards from Lead For America in partnership with Equity Initiative. Register at https://bit.ly/40HhfsW
Thur., Apr. 13 · 7:30 – 10:30 am: IMPACT Wichita Leadership Event, Wichita Boathouse, 515 S Wichita. featuring Damon Young of the Kansas Leadership Center as he walks through 2 sessions as part of IMPACT Wichita’s speaker series examining this little word “of” and how it might have big implications for how we walk out our highest aspirations. COST: $15+ http://bit.ly/40o157C
Sat, Apr. 15, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm The Wichita Chapter of the Links, 9th Annual African American High School Leadership Conference-at the Butler Community College, Andover Location, 715 E. 13th St., Building 5000, Andover. The program will present an engaging day of learning about leadership, with interactive panels, keynote speakers and sessions designed just for our youth! FREE Register http://bit.ly/3FSpslM
Sat., Apr. 15, 5 – 7 pm: Board Networking & Matching Opportunity, Junior League Headquarters, 6402 E 12th. Featuring panelist, Marquetta Atkins, Rachel Banning, Junetta Everwtt, Ariel Rodriguez and Connie Urbanek. Prospective Board Members; bring copies of your resume. Organization Representatives, bring a description of your organization, skills you are seeking, and volunteer opportunities in addition to board service.
Sat, Apr. 15, 10:30 am: Coffee & Conversation with Melody McCray-Miller, University Congregational Church, 9209 E 29th. Coffee and conversation with USD259 Board of Education candidate. FREE
Sat, Apr. 15, 7 pm: 4th Annual Black & White Extravaganza, Holiday Inn, 549 S Rock Rd. Fred Douglass Masonic Foundation in collaboration with the 5th Masonic and 1st OES districts will host our 4th annual Black & White Extravaganza. Come join us as we celebrate our servant leaders and raise money to support our community and charity programs. Cost $50 For tickets Contact Chad Thomas (229) 292 7999
Sat, Apr. 15, 2 – 9 pm: Annual Schools Out Powwow, Mid America All-Indian Museum, 650 N Seneca. Support Native American students in our community who will be participating. EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Students will participate including a student master of ceremony, student area director, participation at the drum, color guard, set up, and more! We will also crown our Title VI princess for the next school year. FREE
Tue, Apr 18, 6 pm: Exclusive Evening with Marcus Lewis, Odd Fellow Hall, 930 W. Douglas, #Suite I. Marcus will be accompanied by bassist Jeff Harshbarger, drummer Bill Glenn, and keyboardist Beau Jarvis. By Wichita Jazz Festival. COST $20 http://bit.ly/3ZduO23
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