“Afternoon tea as a ritual has this ability to connect human beings at a level that you just don’t get while drinking other beverages. So, I remember coming back to Wichita and thinking wouldn’t it be great to have something like this.”
Mariama Beemer
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Sat., Oct. 7, 5 – 7 pm: Wichita Black Nurses 50th Anniversary Gala, Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills. Guest speaker Martha Dawson, national president of the Black Nurses Association. Cost $75. Tickets: contact Maggie (316) 655-6967.
Sat. Oct. 7, 10 am – Noon: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Mid-America All-Indian Museum, 650 N Seneca. The Trail of Tears Memorial will begin with a blessing and reading of the proclamation stating that the City of Wichita will recognize Monday, October 9 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, followed by a walk around the drum on the back grounds of the museum. FREE
Sun., Oct. 8, 10 am – 10 pm: Tallgrass Film Festival, Various locations. Variety of films, You Made Your Short Film, Now What? Conversation With Ad Astra recipient Barry Corbin, Tall-Gate Closing Night Party. $50 + https://tff23.eventive.org/passes/buy
Mon., Oct 9, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm: Wichita Career Fair, Hilton Garden Inn, 401 E Douglas.CONNECT with the right employers.This career fair is a great recruitment event to connect with top employers in the areas of Government, Sales, Retail, Education, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare, Financial Services, Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service as well as other career paths FREE
Tue, Oct 10 • 10 am: Storytime In The Park Naftzger Park, 601 East Douglas. Feel free to pick up a few books to take home and add to your at-home library. We will also be providing snacks for you and your little ones to enjoy. FREE
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