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Good morning, Wichita! Welcome back to the Wichita Life Update, the newsletter that doesn't quite make you laugh but sometimes makes you blow just a little air out of your nose.

Let's get to it!

- Landon Huslig

News

Eventful Weekend

September and October is a very busy time of year in Wichita.

If you want to host an event, it better be a good one because there are already so many to choose from. You can find a more comprehensive list of events below, but here are a few to choose from:

Nomar Eatz - TONIGHT 9/27 at Nomar Plaza - get ready for amazing, authentic food and great vibes
Downtown Wagonmasters Chili Cook-off - Saturday 9/28 and kicks off at high noon - This is one of my favorite downtown events. There are always a ton of people downtown. You can fill up on a very cheap tasting kit and it is just a great time.
PROST Oktoberfest - 9/26 - 9/28 - Oktoberfest is here people!

TOGETHER WITH WSU - SHOCKTOBERFEST

Shocktoberfest has been Wichita State’s annual fall celebration of Shocker Spirit and Pride since 1991.

This multi-day series features events, activities, and competitions for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and our Wichita community.

Families are also invited to take part in Shocktoberfest activities and join us October 4 & 5 for Family Weekend.

Free to attend!

LEARN MORE HERE

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BUSINESS

Opening

Sheet’s Creek Bar - 1720 N Webb Rd at the Waterfront - Opening 10/7
Another Broken Egg Cafe - 4862 E 35th St N - Opening Monday 9/30
Point Nine - 1539 N Andover Rd in Andover - Groundbreaking Tuesday 10/1

Closing

Bath & Body Works - Towne West - Now Closed
Todd Brian’s Brick Street Cafe & Tavern - Old Town Square - Moving to the West Side and Rebranding

Sharky’s Island Bites

Sharky’s Island Bites just opened a week ago and has already been hit by burglars.

Let’s support them as they get back on their feet. Don’t let the bad guys win.

ICT Restaurant Week

1 in 7 Kansans are food insecure which means about 71,000 people in just Sedgwick County don’t have a reliable source of food.

ICT Restaurant Week kicked off on Sunday, but goes through the end of the day tomorrow.

You can find over 20 restaurants at over 40 locations.

You can also download a mobile passport to check into restaurants and enter to win awesome prizes.

STARTUP

Wichita Startup Week

Have you registered for Wichita Startup Week yet?

You’ll find a week full of sessions, workshops, and talks from NXTUS, WIBA, Flagship Kansas.Tech, Create Campaign, Startup Grind, and more.

It’s your time to celebrate your entrepreneurial opportunities.

CIVIL

New Tag Office

Some people hate going to the dentist. Others hate going to the DMV.

Now there’s another option to handle your license plate issues and property taxes as a new tag and tax office is open in west Wichita at 610 S Tyler Rd.

TOGETHER WITH HUMANKIND

Have you dreamed of seeing the Big Game live? HumanKind wants to make that dream come true for one lucky fan.

HumanKind's Big Game Raffle tickets are available for only $25 and each entry is a chance to win two premium, lower-level tickets to the game in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 9, 2025 plus a celebration with thousands of fans in the French Quarter, and a three-night stay in a luxury hotel.

The more raffle tickets you buy, the more chances you have to win. There are a limited number of tickets available, so get yours today!

The raffle winner will be announced in October 2024.

Each raffle ticket purchased sponsors one night for someone at The Inn, HumanKind’s shelter for individuals, families and their pets.

Buy your Super Bowl Raffle tickets

LOCAL

Wichita Dinner Table

Who made it to the dinner table this week?

Recovery Month

September is Recovery month.

Recovery on the River is Friday at 7pm. A human chain will be formed from Maple St to Douglas St Bridge.

Recovery Idol is Saturday night at 7pm at Century II.

Oktoberfest

October starts on Tuesday, but Oktoberfest is already here.

Here are a few of your options to get German food, beer, and festivities.

This weekend:

PROST Oktoberfest 2024 - 2721 E Central - 9/26 - 9/28 - $40
Elderslie Farm - 3501 E 101st St N, Park CIty - 9/27 - 9/28 - $10 (ahead of time)
River City Brewing Co - 150 N Mosley St - 9/23 - 9/29

Coming up:

Brass Taproom - 614 S Tyler Rd - 10/3
Public’s 12th Birthday & Oktoberfest - 129 N Rock Island St - 10/5
Blessed Sacrament Oktoberfest - 124 N Roosevelt - 10/5
Art & Ale Oktoberfest Pop Up Market - Nortons - 125 N St Francis St - 10/6
Bloktoberfest - Naftzger Park - 10/11 - 10/12

Tanganyika Experience

How do you feel about Capybara? Do you know what that is?

You can get up close and personal twith the Capybara Encounter experience at Tanganyika today!

Bradley Fair Presents Fall Fridays

Bradley Fair is already one of the best shopping experiences in town.

Now they’re offering some additional fun, fall-themed events kicking off on October 4th.

Pumpkin Painting - Friday, October 4, 5-6:30 p.m.
Spooky Stories & Cookie Decorating - Friday, October 11, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Movie Night (The Addams Famliy) - Friday, October 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Trick-or-Treat - Friday, October 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WICHITA LIFE JOB BOARD

Did you know that there is a local Wichita job board made just for local Wichita jobs?

That's right. You can find jobs and talent right here in Wichita.

Check out a handful of our current job postings:

Food & Beverage manager - Wichita Country Club - Full-time
Kennel Attendant - Village Animal Hospital - Full-time
Data Entry - Goodwill - Full Time
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Specialized Home Care & Hospice - Full Time - $72 - 83k
Sales Advisor - Carillo Agency
Customer Service / Repair - Jack Smith Shoe Repair - Full-time