🌱 Patch AM: Will Sim Park’s new reservoir trade green space for water savings?

Coffee in hand, Wichita? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Will Sim Park's new reservoir trade green space for water savings?
• How will WSU's new $46 million arts building change campus life?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Botanica plans reservoir expansion in Sim Park amid drought concerns (kwch.com) — Wichita residents will see big changes at Sim Park after the City Council approved a 30-year, $1-per-year lease giving Botanica 13 acres to build a 3‑million‑gallon reservoir and education center. Supporters tout water conservation and school programs, while some neighbors worry about losing open green space and potentially paywalled parkland as Botanica seeks grants to fund construction.
   

• Wichita State prepares to build $46 million dance and theater building (ksn.com) — Wichita State University is moving ahead with a privately funded $46.35 million dance and theater building on the west side of campus, replacing several aging facilities. The three-story space will feature a black box theater, studios, and offices, significantly upgrading performing arts resources for Wichita students and faculty over the next few years.
   

📸 Around Wichita

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wichita

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Von Maur, 7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Naughty Girl Paint Night →
  Hopping Gnome Brewing Company, 1719 East Victor Street, Wichita
• Pages & Pours Auburn Book Club →
  Auburn Spirits, 13303 West Maple Street, Wichita
• State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas SBDC at WSU →
  Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita
  9:00 am
• Smooth Move →
  Military & Family Readiness Center, Building 732, 53147 Kansas St #105, Wichita
  10:30 am
• 47th Annual Kansas Economic Outlook Summit →
  Century II Convention Center, 225 W Douglas Ave, Wichita
  1:00 pm
• Home Smart: Keeping Your Home Safe, Secure & in Tip-Top Shape →
  2220 N. Opportunity Dr., Wichita
  1:00 pm
• Trivia →
  WBC West, 8815 W 13th St Suite 100, Wichita
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Y2K THURSDAY . V.I.C. PERFORMING LIVE →
  Club Rodeo, 3426 East Macarthur Road, Wichita
• WIBA Coffee & Conversation Breakfast →
  The Ninth Floor Club + Venue, 100 North Broadway, Suite 900, Wichita
  7:30 am
Sunday October 4
• Golden: A K-Pop Kids Party! →
  The Cotillion, 11120 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita
  10:30 am
Friday October 9
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  7700 E Kellogg Dr, Wichita
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Bingo, a dog who went missing in Bel Aire, KS, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 13 minutes. Message from Owner: "If found… (Nextdoor South Central)
• Wichita resident to friend: I heard that the sun was going to burn itself out in 37 million years.
  Do you know what that means? Friend: Yes, it means they will have to finish the road construction on Kellogg in the dark. (This is an old joke but… (Nextdoor West Link)

• Wichita State University posted a job opening for Custodian Specialist, Senior in Wichita. Apply here.
• Aerotek, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Needed $15/hour in Wichita. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wichita here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park City

• South Wichita suburb looks to reduce how long it keeps Flock data. Here's why (kansas.com)

Ok Wichita! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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