Community Calendar

Today-Nov. 16

Kansas Food Bank Canstruction Competition & Show

Super-size structures made by architects from donated canned goods, on view 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and noon-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 16, Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg. Free. Donation of non-perishable food items will be accepted.

Today-Nov. 22

10th annual Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive

KPTS is accepting new and gently-used sweaters or other winter clothing through Nov. 22, for distribution by the Salvation Army. Collection boxes are at the following locations: KPTS studios, KZSN Kissin' 102 FM, Grene Vision Group locations, the Sedgwick County Department on Aging, CPAAA, In the Bag Cleaners locations, Wichita Public library and branch libraries, Wichita Regional SRS, GraceMed Clinic, Good Samaritan Health Clinic, Parallax and Oaklawn Community Center. Information, 316-838-3090.

Today-Nov. 30

Rio Roses for Food

Wichita Rio Rose Retail Partners are conducting a food drive to benefit Kansas Foodbank Warehouse, through November. Receive six free roses for six food pantry items or a $6 donation. Donations will be accepted at Brown's Botanicals Saturday and Sunday, and at Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph campuses gift shops through Nov. 30. Information, 316-838-3355.

Tuesday

"Ear Infections in Children"

Live & Learn Lecture by Matt Stumpe, noon-1:30 p.m., University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. Free. Seating limited. Information, 316-293-3536.

"Effective Communication and Activity Pursuits When Caring for Those with Dementia"

Program by Debra Bilyeu, Catholic Care Center Memory Care Program coordinator, 3:30-4:30 p.m., West River Plaza, 2622 W. Central. Free. Information, Via Christi Senior Services, 316-946-5207.

Riverside Citizens Association's Chili Supper

Annual fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd. Cost $5; $3 for children under 10. Information, 316-263-0668.

"Citizen Journalism: The Fifth Estate"

Public forum hosted by the Kansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Sunshine Coalition and Wichita State University, 7 p.m., Room 203, Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-6080 or 316-269-6708

"H1N1: Facts and Fiction"

Question-and-answer session by Ted Cook, Newton Medical Center Emergency Department medical director, 7 p.m., Newton Public Library, 720 N. Oak, Newton. Free. Information, 316-648-9394.

Thursday

"Diet and Cancer"

Talk by Rebecca Kirby for the Health Hunter Lunch & Lecture series, noon, Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, 3100 N. Hillside. Cost $11 (includes lunch), $10 for members. Reservations, 316-682-3100 or at www.brightspot.org.

Saturday

Book Fair and Library Fundraiser

Live music, storytime, WSU baseball players, puppet show, readers' theater, art display, starts 10:30 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. A portion of any purchase will benefit the libraries of Catholic schools in the Wichita Diocese (mention book fair at the time of checkout). Free admission. Information, DeeAnn White, 316-680-5486.

Heartspring Interactive Storytime

1 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Heartspring staff will use picture symbols and sensory items to relate the story. All children, including those with a diagnosis of autism or developmental delay, and their parents may participate. Free. Information, 316-634-8878.

Events that are open to the public are listed in Community Calendar. The deadline is noon Wednesday. Information may be faxed to 316-268-6627, or sent by e-mail to wenews@wichitaeagle.com.