Get Up! Get Out! Get Busy!
Mark your calendars!
A lot is happening in Wichita to resist and persist, to stay informed and supportive of legislative issues, and to support those who represent us. We can all make a difference while also having fun with like-minded individuals! The following are some events over the next three weeks that are recommended by the Membership Committee of Sedgwick County Democratic Women (SCDW).
DEC 29 – Women of the Resistance Final Friday Art Show and Fundraiser
Public & Hosted by Beef The Vote, Y’all and ICTindivisible
Friday at 7 PM – 12 AM
Vagabond Café – 614 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67203-6103, United States
Please join us on Dec. 29, 7 to midnight, for our Final Friday Women of the Resistance Art Show and Fundraiser – proceeds to go to our local Women’s March organization!!! See art from and of the fabulous women of our local resistance movement.
JAN 3 – Expand Kancare Rally – South Central Legislative Delegation Meeting
Open to the public. Hosted by Alliance for a Healthy Kansas and Expand Medicaid in Kansas NOW
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 6 PM
525 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67203
On January 3rd — right before the South Central Legislative Delegation holds a public forum — the Alliance for a Healthy Kansas and Expand Medicaid in Kansas NOW will host a Kancare Expansion Rally and we want you to be there! Our fight isn’t over. Join us as we share the next steps we’re taking to expand KanCare.
JAN 3 – South Central Legislative Delegation Public Forum
Public · Hosted by South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM (doors open 5:30 PM)
Sedgwick County Courthouse – 525 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67203
90 Minute Public Forum: 6:30-8:00pm
Legislators from the South Central Legislative Delegation will be on hand to talk before and after the official forum for a few minutes.
JAN 5 – First Friday Meet & Greet
Public · Hosted by James Thompson for Kansas
Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 8 PM
James Thompson for Kansas – 555 N. Woodlawn Suite 130, Wichita, Kansas 67208
Join us at our campaign Headquarters for a casual, family-friendly mingle with James and the rest of the campaign staff. Enjoy light refreshments and snacks while we discuss important issues, exciting new campaign updates or find out about volunteer and internship opportunities.
JAN 8 – City Council Swearing-In Ceremony
Public · Hosted by Brandon Johnson
Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6 PM – 7:30 PM
City of Wichita – Government – 455 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Come join us as Brandon is sworn in as the next City Council member for District I. This event is open to the public and kid friendly. The Johnson family looks forward to seeing you there!
JAN 10 – NOW Meeting – Women’s March to the Polls
Public – Hosted by the National Organization for Women – Wichita Chapter
Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6 PM – 7PM
SEIU – 3340 W. Douglas
Join us to hear more about the Women’s March – Air Capital from the founder, Brandi Calvert. Hear about the plans for another Women’s March event on Jan. 20th, March to the Polls.
JAN 11 – SCDW Meeting – How to Get Involved
Public – Hosted by SCDW
Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:30 PM Dinner/socializing, 6:15 PM Program/Meeting
Location to be announced via email and Facebook
The topic for this month’s meeting is “How to get involved.”
JAN 12 – Celebrate 8 Year’s service for Janet Miller
Public · Hosted by Nile Dillmore
Friday, January 12, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 8 PM
The Monarch – 579 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67213
Join us for an informal come & go gathering to celebrate Janet’s eight years on the Wichita City Council. We will be at The Monarch in Delano and look forward to seeing you then.
JAN 13 – Pre-March Party and Fundraiser
Public · Hosted by Beef The Vote, Y’all
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7 PM – 12 AM
Vagabond Cafe – 614 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67203
Come on out and join us for a fun night to celebrate the upcoming Women’s March event and raise funds for the amazing event these women have planned for us! They have worked so hard, this is our opportunity to support that and have some fun while we do it! There will be drink specials, a raffle, a silent auction, and an appearance by our own Beefy the Cow!
JAN 15 – 2018 MLK Celebration
Public · Hosted by The Greater Wichita Ministerial League
Monday, January 15, 2018 at 12 PM – 2 PM
WSU Hughes Metroplex – 5015 E 29th St N, Wichita, Kansas 67260
This year’s speaker will be Pastor Smokie Norful. Along with Pastor Norful’s powerful message, we will also feature both an adult and children’s community wide choir.
JAN 18 – Chili for Choice in Wichita
Public · Hosted by Planned Parenthood Great Plains
Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM – 8 PM
Abode Venue – 1330 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, Kansas 67214
Now is the moment to stand up for choice! Join us to protect Planned Parenthood patients in Wichita and protect care, no matter what. Here’s what you can expect at this event:
• Delicious meat or vegetarian chili, heavy hors d’oeurvres, beer and wine
• Live auction to help fund health services for our Wichita patients
Student tickets are $25 | General admin are $50
Registration is required for this event. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
JAN 18 – Third Thursday Dinner With Dems
Public · Hosted by Sedgwick County Democratic Party
Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 6 PM – 8 PM
Picasso’s Pizzeria – 621 W Douglas Ave Ste 360, Wichita, Kansas 67213
We will be drinking beer and having great conversations with awesome Democrats. In addition we’ll be talking about the 2018 election season and how we can bring the Blue Wave to Sedgwick County.
JAN 20 – Women’s March on Air Capital 2018 March to the Polls
Public · Hosted by Women’s March -Air Capital- Wichita Kansas
Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11 AM – 2 PM
City of Wichita- 455 N Main St, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Last year, we came together making our voices heard – that Women’s rights are human rights, to fight for equality and stand up to environmental and social injustices. We mobilized. We made history. We created a movement. Let’s do it again!!
One year later, we’re still here and even stronger than before.
On January 20th lets come together and unite to reaffirm our commitment to building a positive and brighter future for all and to celebrate the resistance and collective, grassroots efforts over the last year. Our goal this year is to encourage and ensure participation in the 2018 mid term elections.
Hear Our Voice. Now HEAR OUR VOTE!
We have a number of incredible Women speakers and live music.
More details soon! See you on January 20th!
Want to volunteer to help out at the event? Sign up here!!