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Mayor’s briefing highlights Winter Wonderland, Brewer Center opening, blood drive and animal-shelter needs

Wichita Mayor's Office · December 5, 2025
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Summary

At the Dec. 4 mayor’s briefing, city officials promoted Winter Wonderland and other holiday events, celebrated the Carl G. Brewer Community Center opening, urged donations for the Red Cross 'Battle of the Badges' and reported shelter intake numbers that underscore adoptions and reunification needs.

The mayor’s Dec. 4 briefing at Wichita City Hall promoted a slate of holiday events and community updates, including the city’s Winter Wonderland tree lighting, the grand opening of the Carl G. Brewer Community Center and a Red Cross blood-drive campaign.

Kay Sears of Wichita Park and Recreation said Winter Wonderland will be Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., with free admission, a tree-lighting ceremony and local entertainment. “The celebration begins right at 6 p.m. with our annual holiday tree lighting,” Sears said, adding that two children from the Miracle League of Wichita will flip the switch and that the event features hot chocolate, s’mores, family photo stations…

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