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This Week in Sedgwick County - June 26, 2024 

Board of County Commissioners

• The BoCC approved minutes from the May 22 and June 5, 2024, regular meetings.
• Commissioners approved the appointment of Diane Albert to the First District Citizens Advisory Board.
• The BoCC approved the appointment of Cameron Moren to the Wichita/Sedgwick County Food and Farm Council.
• Commissioners approved a $50,000 funding request from the Greater Wichita Partnership for an update to the Project Downtown Master Plan.
• The BoCC voted to rename the pavilion at Lake Afton Park after the late Mark Sroufe, former Parks Superintendent for Sedgwick County.
• Commissioners deferred Item G: Resolution to approve a county brand policy.
• The BoCC approved recommendations from the Board of Bids and Contracts’ meeting on June 20, 2024.
• Commissioners approved an amendment to the Sedgwick County Department of Corrections Adult Comprehensive Plan Quarterly Grant Budget to reflect additional funding.

Governing Body of Fire District 1

• The Governing Body of Fire District 1 approved minutes from the May 22 and June 5 regular meetings.
• Commissioners deferred Item D: Resolution to adopt a county brand policy.

 Upcoming Events

•  The groundbreaking for Exploration Place’s Destination Playscape is Thursday, June 27, at 9 a.m. Ten uniquely landscaped playgrounds, crafted with theme park perfection, will invite visitors to explore the wonders of Kansas. The 6.5-acre playscape will open in fall 2025.
• STEM Station at Exploration Place invites young people to learn about science and technology through fun, interactive experiments involving bubbles, dry ice, geodes, laser cutting and more – a new experiment each week through Aug.11. STEM Station offers daily activities from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit STEM Station at Exploration Place (visitwichita.com).
• Bradley Fair continues its 2024 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at
  7:30 p.m. with the King Cabbage Brass Band performing its infectious blend of classic brass band tunes, modern covers and original music. Admission is free, with kid-friendly activities starting at 6 p.m. More information is available at Summer Concert Series 2024 - Bradley Fair.
• Sedgwick County Environmental Resources is holding a free Household Hazardous Waste Remote Collection Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the parking lot of Haysville City Hall, 200 W. Grand, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Residents can drop off old cleaners, chemicals, paint, pesticides and fluorescent lights in the Division Parking Lot E, Gate C6. Tires, electronics, ammunition and explosives are not accepted. More details are at 2024-06-_8hhw-flyer.pdf (sedgwickcounty.org).
• Sedgwick County Government offices will close Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Emergency Services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1. Sedgwick County’s Emergency Communications non-emergency phone line, 316-290-1011, will be available June 30-July 6 for residents to report nuisances, including fireworks, parties and excess noise, from 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
• Enjoy an Independence Day fireworks show ON THE WATER with Boats & Bikes! Meet at River Vista, 150 N. McLean Blvd., at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, and paddle downstream to watch the fireworks until 11 p.m. Reservations preferred. Book now at boatsandbikes@wichita.edu.
• The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2024 Regionals are back at Wichita State University’s Charles Koch Arena. Starting Saturday, July 20, 64 teams will once again battle it out across 8 regions with one semifinals/championship site to be determined! Who will take home the $1 Million, winner-take-all prize? Tickets are available at The Basketball Tournament - Buy Wichita Regional Tickets (thetournament.com).

 Watch the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/live/LbrKie4KgkM?si=Y3EKuaFEIfHDDLW3.