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Warm Hearts 2012
Students, Businesses Donate Wheelchair Ramp To Family
It will help a 9-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy.
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Believe In Christmas Distributes About 1,000 Gifts
This was the second year for the event.
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Butler County Salvation Army Still In Need Of Donations
So far, the charity has received far fewer donations than it normally receives each year.
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Eisenhower Exhibit Marks Pearl Harbor 70th
A new exhibit on display at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum recalls the historic events surrounding the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
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City Accepting Letters To Santa
Children ages 12 and under can drop off letters to Santa at downtown city arts buildings
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Sterling Community Continues Thanksgiving Tradition
The community has hosted a large, town-wide Thanksgiving dinner for more than 30 years.
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Humane Society Offers Doorbuster Black Friday Deals
Instead of fighting crowds at the mall on Black Friday, the Kansas Humane Society hopes shoppers are in the market for a new pet.
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Valley Center Principal Spends Day On Roof
It was part of a deal he made with students.
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The Salvation Army Accepting Christmas Applications
The Mission of Hope campaign recently announced its 2011 fundraising goal of $1.7 million.
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Kids Castle At Exploration Place Reopens This Weekend
The castle has been closed for renovations.
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Kansas To Recognize 150-Year Farming Families
Kansas officials are honoring 16 farm families who have been operating on the same piece of land in the state for at least 150 years. It is all part of the celebration of the state turning 150 years old itself.
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Senseney Music Receives National Award
Wichita's Senseney Music was named Dealer of the Year by the National Association of Music Merchants.
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A Vote Today Can Help Wichita Children's Home Win Car
One simple click of the mouse on facebook today could do a world of good for some local youngsters at the Wichita Children's Home.
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Wichita Zumbas Win, Lose World Record
Victory can be sweet and short lived. Just ask the 638 people who took part in a world record attempt at the Wichita YMCA.
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Fireworks, Parades Scheduled For Fourth Of July Weekend
Some fireworks shows and Independence Day activities have been scheduled in the area.
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Survey Shows Wichitans Are Happy With City
Wichita residents are satisfied living in the Air Capital, for the most part.
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Spirit Aerosystems Employees Give $25K To Disaster Relief
Spirit AeroSystems’ employee charitable giving organization donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter
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How You Can Help Reading & Joplin Tornado Victims
You can help victims of the Reading, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri tornadoes the next time you shop for groceries.
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'Tunes On The Tarmac' To Raise Money For Arts Partners
Enjoy a night on the town for a good cause as "Tunes on the Tarmac" celebrates 10 years raising money for Arts Partners.
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United Way Taking Appointments For Laid-Off Workers Center
United Way of the Plains is taking calls Apr. 18 - 22 to set up appointments for the Laid-Off Workers Center’s May session.
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Application Deadline Today For Homeless Assistance Funds
Today is the deadline for applications for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
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Modern Dance Company From Lawrence Closing Down
The 940 Dance Company, formerly known as the Prairie Wind Dancers, will give its last concert this Thursday and Saturday in Lawrence.
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Wichita Taking Applications For Homeless Assistance Funds
The City of Wichita, Catholic Charities, Inc., and United Way of the Plains will be accepting applications for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds Monday through Wednesday.
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Wichita Offering Free Paint To Certain Residents
Income and residential status determine eligibility
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Area Girl Scouts Sell 1.5 Million Boxes Of Cookies
Girl Scouts across 80 Kansas counties sold nearly 1.5 million boxes, a 7.6% increase over last year.
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Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Memorial To Be Dedicated
The dedication will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Law Enforcement Memorial at Wichita City Hall, 455 N. Main.
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Autism CARE Walk Coming To Wichita
The Autism CARE Walk is coming to Wichita this Saturday, April 2nd at Heartspring at 8700 E. 29th Street.
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Hutchinson Collecting Donations For Haiti
Fourteen months after the earthquake, Haiti is still in the same condition as it was a year ago; some places have even become worse because of flooding, famine and disease.
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Newman University To Hold Career Fair March 31
Newman University and Friends University will again partner to present the Spring 2011 “Career Fair on Highway 54” from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in the Dugan-Gorges Conference Center on the Newman campus.
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Google Offers Personal Phone Numbers For Poor In Kansas
Some poor, homeless or veterans in Kansas are getting help in their effort to find new jobs.
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Blarney Breakfast Raises More Than $25,000 For Rainbows United
The 36th Annual, Original Blarney Breakfast, a benefit for Rainbows United, Inc. ushered in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this morning at Old Chicago East in Wichita.
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Wichita Jazz Festival To Bring Exciting Events In Spring
The 2011 Wichita Jazz Festival will be held April 19-23 and will host celebrated jazz artists including Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke.
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Wichita Area Walks For Multiple Sclerosis Coming Soon
There will be three Wichita area walks for Walk MS this spring.
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Athletes Head To Hays For Special Olympics
About 1,600 athletes and coaches from across Kansas will be in Hays this week for the Special Olympics Kansas Basketball and Cheerleading Tournament.
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Annual Blarney Breakfast This Thursday
The annual Blarney Breakfast will be held this Thursday, March 17th at Old Chicago East from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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Applications Being Taken For Kan. Youth Turkey Hunt
Young Kansas hunters 10 to 16 years old are being invited to apply to participate in the fifth annual youth turkey hunt at Clinton Lake on April 2.
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Wichita Orpheum Presents "The History & Mystery Of Wine"
The Orpheum Theatre and the American Institute of Wine and Food-Wichita Chapter are hosting the event "The History & Mystery of Wine" on March 8th at the Hilton Wichita Airport.
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Wichita Golf Course Offering Handicap Accessible Carts
Two SoloRider golf carts, specifically designed for disabled golfers, are available for use at Arthur B. Sim Golf Course, 2020 W. Murdock.
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Kansas Career Fair Set For March 8 In Salina
More than 100 companies will be represented.
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United Way Recruiting Student Volunteers For Spring Break
United Way Youth Days of Caring gives students opportunity to volunteer during spring break.
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Century II Presents Kansas Music Educators Association Workshop
The Kansas Music Educators Association, KMEA, is meeting tomorrow through Saturday at Century II for their annual In-Service Workshop.
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Red Cross Offering Disaster Training Ahead Of Spring Storms
Starting Friday, March 4, the American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter is hosting its semi-annual disaster training classes, which are free to the public.
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Oscar Party In Wichita To Benefit Episcopal Social Services
Wichita is hosting an Oscar party, featuring local celebrities to raise money for the Episcopal Social Services Venture House.
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Fundraiser Being Held For Extreme Makeover Family
An event called "A Taste of the Wichita Design District" is being held to help the Wichita family featured in an upcoming episode of ABC's hit show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
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Warm Hearts 2011 Campaign A Success
Warm Hearts has collected gently used and new coats for individuals and families in need since 1988.
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PSU Helps Students Dress The Part For Interviews
Pittsburg State also is accepting donations of business attire for the new resource.
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Former Coliseum Celebrates New Name, Holds Open House
The open house will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Entry to the event and refreshments are free.
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Kapaun Students Raise Money For Grieving Teacher
Students at Kapaun Mt. Carmel are working to raise money for a teacher who recently lost her husband due to heart problems.
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Sedgwick County Sheriff Launches New Facebook Page
The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office in Wichita is turning to social media as one more way to reach the public.
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