Manhattan City Digest

City Commission to Discuss Tourism, Anderson Avenue Project Manhattan city commissioners will hold a work session Tuesday, March 10, at 6 p.m. to discuss local tourism, infrastructure, and housing policies. Agenda highlights include a quarterly travel and tourism update from Visit Manhattan and a Public Works presentation on the Anderson Avenue project, focusing on intersection options between Bellehaven Road and Timberlane Drive and a potential temporary closure to expedite construction. The commission will also review housing policies related to development projects.

Flint Hills Discovery Center Hosts 11th Annual ‘Meet the Makers’ The 11th annual "Meet the Makers" event will take place at the Flint Hills Discovery Center from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 20, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. Local creators will provide live demonstrations of crafts such as handweaving, henna body art, woodturning, quilting, and pottery. The atrium demonstrations are free and open to the public, though exploring the center's exhibits requires paying the general admission fee.

Sunset Zoo Transitions to Summer Hours Sunset Zoo will shift to its summer operating schedule beginning Friday, March 13. The facility will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

Create Masterpieces at Zoo’s ‘Painting with the Animals’ Families are invited to create art inspired by the Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys at Sunset Zoo’s "Painting with the Animals" event on March 28 at 11 a.m.. The event features educational facts, artifacts, and a painting session. Registration is $20 for non-members and $18 for Friends of Sunset Zoo members.

‘March Animal Madness’ Highlights Wildlife Adaptations The Flint Hills Discovery Center is hosting "March Animal Madness: Science on Tap" at Manhattan Brewing Co. on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m.. The bracket-style showdown event will pit animals against each other based on their unique survival skills.

Adults-Only ‘Putts & Pints’ Returns to Discovery Center Adults 21 and older can enjoy special evening hours at the Flint Hills Discovery Center during "Putts & Pints" on March 19 and April 16. Running from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the event features mini-golf, exhibit access, and a cash bar operated by Manhattan Brewing Company.

Friends of Sunset Zoo Promotes Annual Memberships Sunset Zoo is encouraging residents to join the Friends of Sunset Zoo (FOSZ) program to support local and global animal conservation. Annual memberships include 12 months of free zoo admission, discounted entry to other Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facilities, and discounts at the local gift shop and Expedition Cafe, including a free bag of popcorn per visit.

Registration Open for K-2 ‘Camp Discover’ Programs The Flint Hills Discovery Center is accepting registrations for its "Camp Discover" programs tailored for kindergarten through second-grade students. The "STEAM Break" camp runs March 16-20, focusing on science, technology, engineering, art, and math, while the "Storytime Celebration" camp is scheduled for April 3. Both run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and cost $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Manhattan Parks and Recreation Hiring Aquatic Staff The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department is actively hiring for several aquatic and facility positions. Open roles include lifeguards, swim instructors, water aerobics instructors, concessions attendants, and concessions team leads.

Local Expert to Lead ‘Spring Birds’ Walk at Sunset Cemetery Retired Geary County Extension Agent Chuck Otte will guide a "Walk & Talk: Spring Birds" tour at Sunset Cemetery on Saturday, March 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Registration is limited and costs $10 for Flint Hills Discovery Center members and $15 for non-members.

Build a Birdhouse at ‘Make It!’ Workshop Youth and adults can pair up to construct a take-home project at the "Make It! Workshop: Build a Birdhouse" event on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program costs $20 for Flint Hills Discovery Center members and $25 for non-members, with pre-registration required.

‘Grassland Mini-Golf’ Exhibit Ongoing The Flint Hills Discovery Center's interactive "Grassland Mini-Golf: 'Fore!' The Prairie" exhibit is currently open and will run through May 10.

City Seeks Applicants for Advisory Boards The City of Manhattan is calling for residents to join its various advisory boards and committees. These groups assist the City Commission with local governance and planning, and information regarding vacancies can be found on the city's website.

Source: MHK Insider Newsletter

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