Hutch Rec is inviting residents from several Hutchinson neighborhoods to learn more about a new effort aimed at strengthening community connections and neighborhood engagement.
Through its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, Hutch Rec is launching a Neighborhood Ambassador Program and will host two free informational sessions this spring for residents interested in becoming involved.
The sessions are scheduled for Thursday, April 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Hutch Rec Downtown, 17 E. 1st Avenue.
Residents living in the Founders, SW Bricktown, Grace Arbor, Creekside, MidTown, College Grove and Farmington Park neighborhoods are specifically invited to attend the sessions.
The program is designed to help neighbors connect, build trust within their communities and encourage residents to play a role in strengthening their neighborhoods.
During the informational meetings, participants will be able to meet members of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative team, learn more about the ambassador program, and find out how they can get involved when the program officially launches in summer 2026.
The sessions will also provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions and connect with others interested in improving their communities.
Admission to the informational meetings is free, but advanced registration is required. Hutch Rec officials note that childcare, snacks and activities will be available for those attending.
The Neighborhood Ambassador Program is part of Hutch Rec’s broader Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, which focuses on empowering residents to build stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods through local leadership and collaboration.
Residents interested in learning more can contact Community Initiatives Director Denice Gilliland at dgilliland@hutchrec.com or 620-663-6179.