Community Calendar
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Ongoing
• Pulaski County Farmers Market in Winamac occurs every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Winamac. Free kids program P.O.P.
• Read Down Your Fines! Kewanna Union Township Public Library will be offering a fine forgiveness program to patrons 18 & under starting September 1st. Stop in at the library to sign up soon! For more information about “Read Down Your Fines!” call Kewanna Union Township Public Library at 574-653-2011, visit our website www.kewanna.lib.in.us or check out their Facebook page.
• September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Pulaski County Public Library! This year the library is offering free replacement cards and anyone who signs up for a new library cards gets a coupon for a free tasty treat! Visit the Pulaski County Public Library, call, or visit their website to learn more about how you can sign up for your library card!
• Pulaski County Public Library’s Annual Banned Book Week will be from September 22nd to the 28th. This year’s Community Banned Book Discussion will be on Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews. Free copies of the book are available at the library while supplies last. The discussion will be held Thursday, Sept. 26th at 5:30 p.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend.
• September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library! For more information call Kewanna Union Township Public Library at 574-653-2011, visit our website www.kewanna.lib.in.us or check out our Facebook page.
Monday, September 9
• Meatloaf and “The Bartender Drink Special”, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Lego Builders, 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• E-Sports, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Tuesday, September 10
• Land Auction in White County, Schrader Auction Company, 6 p.m. ET at Wabash and Erie Canal Conference Center, 1030 N. Washington St., Delphi. 100+/- acres offered in 3 tracts, located about 7 miles east of Monticello.
• Pulaski County’s Republican Election Kick off Party, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Meeting House, 5612 S. Main St., Winamac (Downtown Pulaski).
• Open Bowling,1 to 4 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Tacos and “The Martini Specials with good friends,” beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Tuesday and Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Genealogy Help, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Nature Exploration for Kids, 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Story Time, 5:15 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Teens N Tweens Art Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Wednesday, September 11
• Open Bowling, 3 to 5 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Broasted Wings and Wedges, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Coffee and Conversation, 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Golden Experiences: Drawing, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Sign-up required.
• Family Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Yoga, 5:45 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Chair Exercises, 11 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Adult Book Club, 2 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, or on Facebook all month, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Lego Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Yoga with Lori, 5:30 p.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Thursday, September 12
• NAPA Sale Days at Winamac NAPA, 800 N. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• $2.00 Domestic Beer, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Legos, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Board games, after school at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Guided Meditation, 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Kids Night, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Family Bingo Night, 4 to 5 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Euchre Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Friday, September 13
• Winamac Community High School Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, 4 to 7:30 p.m. at Winamac Community High School cafeteria, 715 School Dr., Winamac. $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids under 10.
• NAPA Sale Days at Winamac NAPA, 800 N. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Kids Bowl $4 a Game w/ free shoe rental.
• Codfish Sandwich, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Veterans’ Art Night, 6 p.m., at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• LTC grant Award Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Book Club - Outlawed by Anna North, 2:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Drop-In Kids’ Crafts, all day at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Saturday, September 14
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Shrimp Basket, 7 to 11 a.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Horse Races, 6 p.m., at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Post Raffle, 7 p.m., at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Board Games for all ages, 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Sunday, September 15
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Yoga with Lori, 9:30 a.m at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
• The Gathering, 10:30 a.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Monday, September 16
• Meatloaf and “The Bartender Drink Special”, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Lego Builders, 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Lunch & Learn with Alliance Bank, 12 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Teen Activity Board, 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Tuesday, September 17
• Estate Planning Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon at Murray Law, 107 E. Main St., Winamac. RSVP.
• Open Bowling,1 to 4 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Tacos and “The Martini Specials with good friends,” beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Chair Yoga, 2 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Genealogy Help, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• All About Beavers, 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Story Time, 5:15 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Teens N Tweens Art Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Wednesday, September 18
• Open Bowling, 3 to 5 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Broasted Wings and Wedges, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Coffee and Conversation, 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Golden Experiences: Drawing, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Sign-up required.
• Family Movie: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• We Need Bluebirds!, 11 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Homeschoolers @ the Library “Mixtures & Solutions”, 2 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Lego Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Yoga with Lori, 5:30 p.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Thursday, September 19
• Geswein Online Farm Auction, 12 to 6 p.m. ET at auctions.gfarmland.com. 51 +/- Acres in Pulaski County, one tract with whole farm, tillable acreage and potential homesites.
• $2.00 Domestic Beer, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Legos, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Board games, after school at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Adult Canvas Painting, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Sign-up is required.
• Game On, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Kids Night, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• We Need Bluebirds!, 5:30 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Euchre Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22
• 56th Annual Francesville Fall Festival, located on U.S. 421 - 40 miles north of Lafayette or 40 miles south of Interstate 80/90. Check the Sept. 11 and Sept. 18 editions of the Pulaski County Journal for the complete schedule!
Friday, September 20
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Kids Bowl $4 a Game w/ free shoe rental.
• PMH Auxiliary Fish Fry, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Drop-In Kids’ Crafts, all day at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Saturday, September 21
• Trail of Courage Living History Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on US 31 and Tippicanoe River, north of Rochester. For questions call Fulton Co. Historical Society at 574-223-4436 or visit www.fultoncountyhistory.org.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Chicken & Noodles (Mashed Pot), 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Music Boosters Elephant Ears & Lemon Shake-Ups in Parking Lot, 3 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Euchre, 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Line Dancing, 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• VFW Post Raffle, 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Yoga, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Sunday, September 22
• Trail of Courage Living History Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on US 31 and Tippicanoe River, north of Rochester. For questions call Fulton Co. Historical Society at 574-223-4436 or visit www.fultoncountyhistory.org
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Yoga with Lori, 9:30 a.m at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
• The Gathering, 10:30 a.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Monday, September 23
• Meatloaf and “The Bartender Drink Special”, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Lego Builders, 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• E-Sports, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Tuesday, September 24
• DSA INDOT Absolute Auction, 10 a.m. ET at 301 W. CR 300N, Crawfordsville. For more information and online bidding visit www.proxibid.com or call 877-505-7770.
• Open Bowling,1 to 4 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Tacos and “The Martini Specials with good friends,” beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Genealogy Help, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Story Time, 5:15 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Book Club at Tippy’s Grappa Room - Outlawed by Anna North, 5:30 p.m. at Tippy’s, 200 N Monticello St, Winamac.
• Teens N Tweens Art Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Wednesday, September 25
• Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Social Hall, 340 E. 50 N., Winamac.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 5 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Broasted Wings and Wedges, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Coffee and Conversation, 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Golden Experiences: Drawing, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac. Sign-up required.
• Family Movie: The Lego Batman Movie, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Library Board Meeting, 4:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Yoga, 5:45 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Back to the Past “Our Kewanna”, 11 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Lego Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Yoga with Lori, 5:30 p.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Thursday, September 26
• Absolute Real Estate Auction, 6:30 p.m. ET, property and auction location at 4877 W. 200 S., Winamac. 6.48 +/- Acres with 6,600 sq. ft. building.
• $2.00 Domestic Beer, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Legos, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Board games, after school at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Community Banned Book Discussion - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Kids Night, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• CATCH Program, 4 to 5 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Euchre Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Friday, September 27 - Sunday, September 29
• 2024 Kewanna Fall Festival, check the Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 editions of the Pulaski County Journal for the complete schedule!
Friday, September 27
• First Federal Community Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First federal Savings Bank, 814 N. US 35, Winamac.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Kids Bowl $4 a Game w/ free shoe rental.
• Appetizer Sampler Baskets, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Drop-In Kids’ Crafts, all day at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Saturday, September 28
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Big Boil Blowout, Luau & Fundraiser, 4 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Open Mic at 6 p.m., at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• VFW Post Raffle, 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bluey Story Time & birthday Celebration, 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• HeARTery Lip Sync Shindig, 3 p.m. at the Kewanna Fall Festival.
• Free Book Giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Meet & greet Fulton Co. Nonprofits, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Patron Appreciation Time, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Story Time on the Lawn, 12 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Sunday, September 29
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Yoga with Lori, 9:30 a.m at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
• The Gathering, 10:30 a.m. at The HeARTery, 414 East Main Street, Kewanna.
Monday, September 30
• Meatloaf and “The Bartender Drink Special”, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Lego Builders, 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• E-Sports, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Zak’s Tech Time, 10 a.m. to noon at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Library Board Meeting, 6 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Tuesday, October 1
• DSA INDOT Absolute Auction, 10 a.m. ET at 1651 N US 35, Winamac. For more information and online bidding visit www.proxibid.com or call 877-505-7770.
• Open Bowling,1 to 4 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Tacos and “The Martini Specials with good friends,” beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Tuesday and Story Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Genealogy Help, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Story Time, 5:15 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Teens N Tweens Art Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Wednesday, October 2
• Open Bowling, 3 to 5 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Broasted Wings and Wedges, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Coffee and Conversation, 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Lego Club, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Thursday, October 3
• Metzger Auctions Land Auction, 6:30 p.m. ET, property and auction location at 5208 E. 775 S., Star City. 130 Acres in 6 tracts, cropland, country home, machine sheds, grain storage, woods.
• $2.00 Domestic Beer, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Toddler Legos, 10:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Board games, after school at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
• Kids Night, 4 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
• Euchre Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library, 210 E. Main St., Kewanna.
Friday, October 4
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Kids Bowl $4 a Game w/ free shoe rental.
• VFW Special, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Drop-In Kids’ Crafts, all day at the Pulaski County Public Library, 121 S. Riverside Dr., Winamac.
Saturday, October 5
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6
• Star City Lions Club Pancake & Sausage Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Star City Community Building, 2550 E. Key St, Star City.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
Local Food Pantries
• Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by curbside pickup. Call 574-946-6500 to schedule pickup, or 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac and ring the bell.
• Winamac Nazarene Church Neighbor to Neighbor Compassionate Ministries food pantry is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday, 514 E. 13th St., Winamac, west of the PMH ER entrance. Bring a box or laundry basket, wear a mask and wait in your vehicle. Call 574-946-7637.
Volunteer Opportunities
• VFW Post 1728: Would you like to serve the Veterans that served you? Volunteer as your schedule allows! Let us know when you would like to volunteer. We would appreciate the help.
• The Winamac Volunteer Fire Department is looking for volunteers to serve on the fire department. Applications can be picked up at the Winamac Town Hall, Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 120 W. Main St., Winamac.
Meetings
• New Beginning’s Recovery, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 7 to 8 p.m. at the New Beginnings Family Fellowship 760 N. US 35, Winamac.
• Nar-Anon, every Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Winamac First United Methodist Church.
• Recovery Cafe of Pulaski County, Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m., a weekly Cafe Circle will be offered at 127 E Pearl St., Winamac. Circles are peer group settings to talk about challenges and success in your recovery journey. We are here to support you and connect you to resources to help you achieve your goals.
• REACT meetings are held the first Monday of the month at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital boardroom at 7 p.m.
• North Central Indiana Quail Forever meets the first Tuesday of each month at Poblanos in Winamac 7 to 8 p.m.
• The Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., at the state park.
• Monterey Town Council meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., at 7033 N. Walnut St., Monterey.
• The Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. in the break room of the USDA Service Center.
• The Pulaski County Drug Free Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m., at Bethel Bible Church, 6968 W. SR 14, Winamac. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pulaskidrugfree.
• The Pulaski County Library hosts a book club on the second Friday of each month at 2:30. To sign up, call the library at 574-946-3432.
• The Community Foundation of Pulaski County hosts a Drug Free Council Meeting the second Wednesday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pulaski County Library, 121 S Riverside Dr, Winamac and on Zoom. Contact cruff@pulaskicounty.in.gov for more information.
Pulaski County Human Services
• Pulaski County Human Services, Inc. (PCHS) is a non-profit service provider working to create new opportunities for, and provide assistance to, the low-income, elderly, disabled, and/or otherwise socially or economically disadvantaged of our community, to help them to attain economic self-sufficiency, appropriate living arrangements, or both. PCHS offers Public Transit Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 574-946-6500. There are a variety of services and activities available including hot meals served every weekday at 11:30 a.m., bingo, exercise, games, crafts, puzzles, and movies. Call either center for monthly schedules or menus.
• Von Tobel Center, 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. 574-946-6500
• West Side Center, 510 E. Main St, Medaryville. 219-843-5600
Pulaski County Historical Society Museum
• Come explore local history, always FREE! Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 500 S. Monticello St. (the Carriage House), Winamac.
• Visit our interactive museum website at http://museum.pulaskihistory.net/
What’s going on at the Pulaski County Public Library?
• The library’s Activity Room is now open. This space hosts library programs but can also be reserved for use by outside groups. Non-profit groups may use the room in its standard setup at no charge. See www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us for more details.
• Kids can build whatever they can imagine using Legos at Lego Builders on Mondays all day
• Come in for Story Time and activities for toddlers on Toddler Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it in the morning, Afternoon Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
• Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help on Tuesdays 3 to 5 p.m., when Malissa is on hand to help you use the library’s genealogy collection. This weekly program is held upstairs in the Delores “Dee” Galbreath Local History Room.
• Each week on Wednesday at 10 a.m., the library hosts an informal Coffee and Conversation gathering in the café/lounge. Coffee from Chiro Coffee is provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own drinks as well. All are welcome.
• The library’s collection of board games for all ages is available on Wednesdays all day.
• On Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m., Duplo bricks and larger blocks are available for toddlers to play with at Toddler Legos.
• Drop-In Kids’ Crafts are available all day on Fridays. Crafts will be available while supplies last; any extra craft kits will be available the following week.
• Board Games for all ages are available all day on Fridays!
• The library is excited to announce its newest digital service, Kanopy. Kanopy is a new library service that allows you to stream movies and TV shows with your library card. The collection contains over 30,000 titles that inspire, entertain, and enrich. Visit the library website to learn more and get started.
• GALE Courses are now offered for free to all library card holders! Register to take a variety of Professional Development courses or personal courses like “Helping Elderly Parents” or “Personal Finance.” Visit the library’s website and click Gale Courses.
• Register your child to receive one free book a month birth to their fifth birthday Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library by signing up online at www.imaginationlibrary.com. Call the Pulaski County Public Library at 574-946-3432 with any questions. Want to help support at a local level? Mail your donation check to Arrowhead RCandD, PO Box 196, Winamac, IN 46996.
What’s going on at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library?
• Teens N Tweens, 4 p.m. every Tuesday.
• Coffee and Tea Time, 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning. Enjoy time with your neighbors and friends. On the last Wednesday of the month, stay for Back to the Past “Our Kewanna.”
• Lego Club, 4 p.m. every Wednesday.
• Kids Night, 4 p.m. every Thursday.
• Euchre Night, 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday.
• Coloring Club all month long!
Notices
• Pulaski County Human Services and Northwest Indiana Community Action has senior meals by Meals On Wheels of Northwest Indiana at both of the centers. If you are 60 or older, order your meal today, Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Winamac location: 115 W. Pearl Street - call 574-946-6500. Medaryville location: 125 S. Railroad Street - call 219-843-5600.
• Arrowhead Country Public Transit Pulaski County Human Services operates 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 574-946-6500.
• Contact Pulaski County Human Services at 574-946-6500 to take part in the Energy Assistance Program. Rent or other assistance applications are available at Pulaski County Human Services.
• Retire your flag with honor by bringing it to Rans Funeral Homes and Crematory chapels in Royal Center, Kewanna and Logansport. Your flag will honor a veteran by being draped across them at the time of cremation.
• Free pregnancy tests are available at the Health Department. Tests are available for individuals who need an official confirmation for insurance purposes, or for individuals who just need/want a free test. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended by calling 574-946-6080.
• Contact the Pulaski County Health Department at 574-946-6080 for information on receiving your free Narcan kit, while supplies last.
• Find out if your child qualifies for the high-quality pre-K program On My Way Pre-K by calling 1-800-299-1627 or visiting www.onmywayprek.org.
• For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous call 574-242-2262 or 574-946-0389 or for more information about Al-Anon call 574-242-1604 or 574-270-0129.
• If you have served active duty in the United States Armed Forces since Dec. 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving, you are eligible for membership in the American Legion. If interested, call 574-242-0836.
Did You Know?
• When mail is forwarded to a new address, newspapers are only forwarded for 60 days! If you are a Pulaski County Journal subscriber and need to forward your mail at any time, please contact our office at 574-946-6628 prior to forwarding your mail so you don’t miss an edition.
• If you ever receive a copy of the Pulaski County Journal that is unreadable due to ink smudges, please bring it to our office to exchange it for a clear copy. We strive to provide the best quality and service for our readers and would like to know when these instances happen.
• Thousands of photos taken by our staff are available for purchase online. They can be ordered as prints, or as images on gifts such as mugs, blankets, signs, ornaments, puzzles and more! We have exciting new offers of printed-and-bound photo albums as well as a “greeting card” option that make for great graduation cards, Christmas cards and etc. made possible by easy to use templates. Among new offers, there are options for metal wall art, standout wall art, framed wall art, mounted wall art and acrylic wall art. Visit pulaskijournal.com and click the photos tab at the top.
• Pets are beloved members of our families and their passing is one of great loss. The Pulaski County Journal accepts placements of pet obituaries if you should want to preserve their memory in this way. Email news@pulaskijournal.com for details.
