Events

For information about events after May 22, 2011, see the our calendar.

Sunday, May 22, 2011, 9:00 am–4:00 pm - Flea Market Fundraiser
- Kansas Coliseum Flea Market
- - Pavilion • 1229 E. 85th St. N. • Valley Center, KS
  - Booth Row 7N #1 & #2
- Bonnie & Linda have donated a booth at the flea market to help Wichita NOW make money.
- WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS TO SELL
- + YOUR TIME TO WORK THE BOOTH
- Call Linda 316-945-5826
Thursday, May 19, 2011, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Thursday, April 21, 2011, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Thursday, March 17, 2011, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Saturday, March 12, 2011, 7:00 pm - Religion from a Woman's Perspective
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
- Panel to Promote Understanding.
- NOTE: Mp3 audio recordings of this forum are now available here.
- A number of Wichita women have been invited to share their understanding of their faith, e.g. Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Hindu, Protestant, Atheism, etc. Contact: 316-945-5826
  - Admission: $5 (students free)
  - 2 hours CEU's: $30
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:00–10:00 pm - Justin France CD Release Benefits Wichita NOW and Others
- Orpheum Theatre
- - 200 N. Broadway • Wichita, KS
- Who’s playing: Justin France , Elliot Road, Kandace Mars
- General Admission: $5
- A word from Justin France:
- “We will be performing songs from the new album, Better Than You Found Me (For KL), along with some new and old stuff. This is a very special night for us so we have decided to give back. We will be charging five dollars at the door but all of that money will go to the Orpheum to help them. Also on this evening we will be charging ten dollars for the album but eight of that will be going to a few charities [including Wichita NOW]!! So please come out and have a great time and celebrate life, love and music with us while raising money for good causes!!
- “Also to anyone and everyone who knew my dear friend KL this album is dedicated to her and will be a night of peace and love. She would have wanted it that way :)
- “Leave people better than you found them.”
Thursday, February 17, 2011, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Thursday, January 20, 2011, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
- We need your help to plan an exciting agenda for 2011!
- There were many calls from disappointed members that the panel with women from different religions was cancelled – do you still want us to do this at another time?
- We also have a financial planner who would like to give a 45-60 minute seminar called "Women, Money and Power." It is good information and participants get a free workbook. Would you like to do this at a regular meeting or at another time?
- If you will not be able to make our meeting, please call Linda at 316-945-5826 with your ideas and what you would like to see us do in the coming year!
Thursday, January 20, 2011, 8:30 am–4:00 pm - Voices for Choice: Speaking Truth to Power! CANCELLED
- The Dillon House
- - 404 SW 9th St. • Topeka, KS
- Unfortunately, the Roe v. Wade Celebration event in Topeka on January 20th has been cancelled. The legislative calendar changed unexpectedly, and the legislators will not be in Topeka January 20th to receive visits or attend the luncheon.
- While the event on January 20th has been cancelled, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, January 19th at 12:00pm to deliver notes of celebration of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade to legislators. If you would like to join us for this small event, please meet at the State Capitol on the 1st floor in front of the cage elevator.
- In addition, we are planning a pro-choice event in Topeka for mid-March. Please look for an invitation to that March event in the next week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Holly Weatherford at 816-756-3113.
Saturday, December 18, 2010, 10:00 am - Defend the Clinic of Dr. Mila Means
- Healthy Strategies Family Docs
  - 9916 E. Harry St. (east of Webb Rd.) • Wichita, KS
- Great news! Drs. Mila Means and Greg Linhardt decided to learn how to perform abortions at their Wichita practices after Dr. George Tiller was assinated by Scott Roeder. Read the Wichita Eagle article.
- Bad news: Anti-choice group Operation Rescue has urged abortion opponents to gather outside Dr. Means’ office Saturday to protest the plans to offer abortion services.
- Come help Kansas NOW and Wichita NOW defend the clinic of Dr. Mila against Operation Rescue & Kansans for Life and thwart their efforts to further erode women’s healthcare. These anti-choice groups will be making a statement to the media at 10:00. Let’s be there to remind the media and all citizens that the Wichita area is in desperate need of comprehesive healthcare for women, which must include abortion!
Sunday, December 5, 2010, 6:00 pm - Potluck Holiday Party!
- Kiwanis Park Building
- - 5101 W. 2nd St. N. & Anna • Wichita, KS
  Party starts at 6 pm. It’s a potluck, so bring something you want to share! The previously scheduled panel discussion on Religions and being a Feminist has been cancelled.
Thursday, November 18, 2010, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 6:00–7:30 pm - FOCUS: Call to Action! Stopping Domestic Violence
- Wichita State University
  - Rhatigan Student Center, Room 223 • Wichita, KS
- This event is brought to you by Feminists on Campus Uniting Students (FOCUS). Speakers:
  - Dr. Ron Matson, Sociology
  - Dr. Doris Chang, Women's Studies
  - Dr. Patricia Dooley, Communications
- Local and campus groups will provide informational tables. For more information, see Facebook event. If you would like to help at the NOW table, contact events@wichitanow.org.
Monday, October 25, 2010, 8:00 pm - Rachel Maddow: The Assassination of Dr. Tiller
- Join us as we watch Rachel Maddow: The Assassination of Dr. Tiller. To find a place near you, call Linda at 316-945-5826 or email events@wichitanow.org.
Thursday, October 21, 2010, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 4:00 pm - Restoring Our Community
- McAdams Recreation Center
  - 1329 E. 16th St. N. • Wichita, KS
- Come together with the NAACP, NOW, and several other groups to plan more targeted, collaborative efforts in Phase II of the “Restoring our Community” Movement. For the latest info, see Wichita Branch NAACP on Facebook.
- ››› To help NOW be part of the movement, contact events@wichitanow.org.
Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:00 am - Stepping Out Against Violence Walk
Sunday, October 3, 2010, 1:00–3:00 pm - “Life Chain” Counter Protest/Food Drive
- Near Dillons Parking Lot
  - E. Central Ave. & N. Rock Rd. • Wichita, KS
- Life Chain is organizing an anti-abortion protest throughout the country on October 3. There are several Wichita locations where they will be, but one crucial location is at Central & Rock Rd.
- The Life Chain organizers believe that “Abortion Hurts Children & Women”, Kansas NOW believes that the focus should be on how we can help living, needy children and adults in our communities and honor the rights of the born.
- That is why Wichita NOW will be kicking off a month long food drive on October 3. Proceeds will benefit the Wichita Food Bank. Suggested non-perishable food items include, peanut butter, tuna, cereal and holiday items (think green bean casserole!). Join us at the intersection of Central and Rock anytime between 1-3 on October 3. HOLD A SIGN TO COUNTER THE “LIFE CHAIN” AND BRING FOOD TO FEED THE NEEDY! See Facebook event.
- P.S. The Wichita Food Bank would also like to spread the word about their virtual food drive being held through September. If they receive the most pledges, they will receive a truck load of food! They are currently in 3rd place, consider a pledge and move them into 1st! Go to www.kansasfoodbank.org for more information.
October 2010, All Month - Food Drive
- Help NOW help living, needy children and adults in our communities through a month long food drive. Proceeds will benefit the Kansas Food Bank. Suggested non-perishable food items include, peanut butter, tuna, cereal and holiday items (think green bean casserole!). Locations to make donations:
- Kansas Food Bank
  - 1919 E Douglas Ave. • Wichita, KS
    - Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
    - Mon., Fri. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    - Tue.–Thu. 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    - Sun. 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
- Sedgwick County Democratic Party Headquarters
  - 1064 N. Waco St. (next to Juarez Bakery) • Wichita, KS
    - Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 am - Walk with Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau
- Valley Center High School
  - 800 N. Meridian Ave. • Valley Center, KS
- Would you like to help out a fellow Wichita NOW member and legislative advocate?
- As many of you know, Wichita NOW member and primary sponsor of the 2009 Kansas ERA, Senator Oletha Faust-Goudeau, is running for County Commissioner. Senator Faust-Goudeau has been a champion of our causes and has participated in numerous Wichita NOW activities. Now...she needs OUR help.
- Oletha is participating in a parade at Valley Center in the morning. She needs walkers to meet her between 9:00-9:30 at the Valley Center High School. Please walk with Oletha if you can! Her phone number is 316-210-4380 if you would like to volunteer at the walk…or for future campaign events!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 6:30 pm - Women in Government Forum
- Wichita State University
  - Hubbard Hall, Room 208 • Wichita, KS
- An educational forum to show students and the public a side of politics rarely discussed, the effects of gender within the context of modern society with:
  - Senator and Lieutenant Governor Candidate Kelly Kultala
  - Senator Jean Schodorf
  - City Council member LaVonta Williams
  - Past Pres Wichita School Board & Current Dist 3 Rep, Barbara Fuller
- Anita Cochran will be the moderator. See event poster and outline.
Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting & Potluck with Special Bylaws Vote
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS
- We will vote on a proposed bylaws change that will allow streamlined meeting notices. Click here for more information about the proposed change. We will also enjoy a finger food potluck.
Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:00 pm - Out and OUTRAGE
- Rock Island Live
  - 101 N. Rock Island • Wichita, KS
- Join the Manning for Kansas campaign for a showing of OUTRAGE. Guest speaker Christene Main, who has worked with the Human Rights Campaign and LGBT National Caucus, will be in attendance to introduce the movie and discuss Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. There is a suggested contribution of $10. For more information see Facebook.
Saturday, September 11, 2010, all day - Peggy Bowman Second Chance Fund Booth for Choice at the Kansas State Fair
- Kansas State Fair
  - Main St. & State Fair Rd. • Hutchinson, KS
- Come help Peggy Bowman, NOW, Planned Parenthood, and others champion choice! Peggy will once again have a pro-choice booth during the whole fair. Wichita NOW and Kansas NOW will have volunteers at the booth on the 11th.
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00 pm - Restoring Our Community
- McAdams Recreation Center
  - 1329 E. 16th St. N. • Wichita, KS
- Come together with the NAACP, NOW, and others to discuss some targeted, collaborative efforts in Phase II of the “Restoring our Community” Movement. For the latest info, see Wichita Branch NAACP on Facebook.
- ››› To help NOW be part of the movement, contact events@wichitanow.org.
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 7:00 pm - 90th Anniversary Celebration of the 19th Amendment - Women Vote!
- Wichita State University Metroplex
  - 29th & Oliver • Wichita, KS
- Help us celebrate with the League of Women Voters Wichita Metro.
  Click here to see the event flyer.
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7:00 pm - Wichita NOW Meeting
- First Unitarian Universalist Church
- - 7202 E. 21st St. N. • Wichita, KS