Donna Pearson McClish and her brother David Pearson made history this year as the first brother-and-sister team and the first African Americans to win the Kansas State University Master Farmer/Master Farm Homemaker Award.
Global One Urban Farms
Black Farmer Jane
Common Ground Is Expanding
Kansas Rural Center Forming Food Hub for Central Kansas Corridor
Pearsons Make History with Kansas Black Farmer First
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Tue., June 27, 10-11 am: Storytime in the Park, Naftzger Park, 601 E Douglas. Talented storytellers read captivating books aloud to children, followed by a special book distribution where kids get to bring a book home to add to their personal library. Free snacks and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. FREE
Tue., June 27, 6-8 pm: Community Conversations: A Social Justice Sit-down. Wichita Public Library, 711 W 2nd. The Wichita Beacon is committed to identifying systemic inequities in Wichita and creating opportunities for civic engagement. Joseph Shepard, moderator, with panelists: Lavonta Williams, John Wright, Aonya Kendrick Barnett, Tracey C. Mason, Marquetta Atkins. FREE
Tue., June 27, 2:30 pm: The Uncle Devin Show, Maya Angelou Library, 3051 E 21st. An interactive musical experience for children. Uncle Devin and 25 other artists are members of the 1 Tribe Collective whose album “All One Tribe” was Grammy-nominated for Best Children’s Music Album in 2022. The show cultivates the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between DC’s Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock. FREE
Thu., June 29, 7:30 pm: Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series, Bradley Fair Plaza, 1900 N. Rock Road. KC band Low Pressure System performs at 7:30 p.m., followed by fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. FREE
Sat. June 30, 6:30 – 7 pm: Smart Summer Camp Kick-Off, The Center, 1914 E 11th St. Eco-friendly fun games and treats. FREE
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