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Daily editionFriday, November 29th, 2024

Good morning, Wichita.

The Daily Wichita Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.

Community

  1. Wichita teen Javion Napier spends Thanksgiving serving free meals to the homeless, aiming to support 350 people through his non-profit initiative.

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  2. Hope Wichita and Bethel Life Church distributed Thanksgiving meals to those in need for the fifteenth consecutive year, serving over 1,400 people with the help of around 200 volunteers.

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  3. McConnell Air Force Base continues the tradition of command staff serving Thanksgiving dinner to airmen and their families, with Wing Commander Corey Damon highlighting the importance of uniting and thanking his troops.

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  4. Volunteers at the Lord's Diner in Wichita provided Thanksgiving dinners to those in need via two locations and three mobile food trucks.

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Health

  1. The Jouppi family from Wichita is spending Thanksgiving in the hospital as their 2-year-old daughter, Millie, awaits a heart transplant after being diagnosed with viral myocarditis.

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Wichita Events

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  1. Metropolitan Ballet's Timeless Performance of 'The Nutcracker'

    Saturday, November 30th, 2024 · Experience a beloved Wichita holiday tradition as the Metropolitan Ballet presents the enchanting story of 'The Nutcracker' featuring magical scenes and delightful performances for all ages.

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  2. Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas

    Sunday, December 1st, 2024 · Experience an enchanting holiday show featuring the beloved hits and heartwarming Christmas classics of John Denver, performed by Rick Schuler, in a nostalgic trip back to the '70s.

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  3. NAIA Men's Soccer National Championship 2024

    Monday, December 2nd, 2024 · Experience thrilling college soccer matches as the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics hosts its Men's Soccer Championship at Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kansas.

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  4. Food 4 Kids - Community Food Assistance Program

    Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 · Experience community support as West Heights UMC and the Kansas Food Bank provide food bags to financially insecure students on designated Wednesdays each month.

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  5. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Concert

    Thursday, December 5th, 2024 · Experience the iconic sounds of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony alongside special guests Bilistic, Alicia Garcia, and DJ 3 at The Cotillion.

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  6. Storytime Featuring 'Perfect Square' at Wichita Art Museum

    Friday, December 6th, 2024 · Experience an engaging Storytime session in the galleries for children and caregivers, featuring the delightful book 'Perfect Square' by Michael Hall.

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  7. Wichita Holiday Fair

    Saturday, December 7th, 2024 · Experience the ultimate holiday shopping extravaganza featuring festive activities, Santa visits, and a variety of shopping options in Downtown Wichita.

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  8. Candy Cane Course – Festive Running Event in Wichita

    Sunday, December 8th, 2024 · Experience a variety of festive races including a 1 Mile, 5k, and Kids Dash at the Candy Cane Course while supporting Toys for Tots.

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  9. 2024 Soroptimist Christmas Gala

    Monday, December 9th, 2024 · Experience an evening of joy and celebration with festive food, holiday music, and auctions to support women and girls in the community.

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  10. Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

    Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 · Experience the enchanting Nutcracker ballet featuring an international cast, whimsical puppets, and breathtaking acrobatics, set to Tchaikovsky's timeless score.

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