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.
• Malchow Blueberries U-Pick from dawn to dusk at 9607 W. 475 S., Francesville.
• America 250 • 2026 Time Capsule! Be a part of history! We are gathering items from the entire 2026 year to lock away until the Tercentennial 300th Anniversary in 2076. Please follow us on Facebook: “Pulaski County Celebrates America 250” For more information contact info@pulaskihistory.net
• Support the Pulaski County Public Library Foundation, donate online or in-person. www.PCPLF.org for more information.
• Winamac Volunteer Fire Department Fire Truck Fundraiser donations are being accepted at the Town of Winamac Office, 120 W. Main St., Winamac, (574) 946-3451.
• VFW Flag Fund Raiser - Each year, local groups honor the memory of those who have passed by placing flags on the graves of men and women who served to secure our freedom. A fund was established several years ago to support this endeavor. It is imperative that we remember and honor these veterans. Although their sacrifices are invaluable, the flags and the fund that supports them require financial support. Unfortunately, the fund has been depleted due to reliance on private donations. To ensure its continuation, consider contributing to the VFW Flag Fund. Donations can be sent to: VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. Monticello St., Winamac, IN 46996.
• Tippecanoe Valley Woodworkers meet the 3rd Saturday of every month! Visit www. tippecanoevalleywoodworkers.com for location details.
• Pulaski County Drug Free Council Announces 2026 – 2027 Grant Cycle Now Open - The Pulaski County Drug Free Council is officially accepting grant proposals for its upcoming funding cycle. Local organizations, agencies, and initiatives dedicated to combating substance abuse in Pulaski County are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for funding, all proposals must focus on at least one of the following three core strategies:
1. Prevention/Education: Programs aimed at preventing alcohol misuse and other drug use in groups of people who are not currently using alcohol and/or other drugs.
2. Intervention/Treatment: Programs focusing on methods of intervention and/or treatment in groups of people using and misusing alcohol and/or other drugs, or those at a significant known risk to use.
3. Law Enforcement/Justice: Programs addressing methods to increase efforts in law enforcement and/or criminal justice aimed at reducing alcohol and other drugs.
Submission Deadline: All proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026. Grant guidelines and fillable PDF applications are available via the Council’s website at https://drugfreepulaski.org/ or requested directly from the Coordinator, Marie Roth.
Submissions can be sent via mail or email to:
Mail: PO Box 263, Winamac, IN 46996
Email: mroth@pulaskicounty.in.gov
For requests for additional information, please email or call 574-946-6080 ext. 323.
Adopt a new pet!
• Pulaski Animal Center, 13 E. Indian Hills Rd. (just off of U.S. 35 N.,) Winamac, 574-946-0265, Tues: 10am-3pm, Wed: 10am-4pm, Thurs: 10am-4pm, Fri: by appointment only, Sat: 8am-Noon. Sun & Mon: Closed,
• Starke County Humane Society, 0104 W. SR 10, North Judson, 574-896-5060 or 219-816-1091, Mon. - Fri. 11am to 4pm CDT, Sat. by appointment only,
closed Thurs. and Sun.
Wednesday, July 22
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, July 22 - Monday, July 27
• Reinhold Online Only Hibid Auction opens at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Preview July 24, pick up July 28. Located at 6972 E. 525 N., Monterey. Valentine (Fred) & Mary Elaine Reinhold & Others, Owners. For more info call Kenny (574) 242-0146 or Nate (574) 242-1262.
Thursday, July 23
• Campaign Kick-Off, meet Kathi Thompson, Independent Candidate for County Commissioner Dist. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Brats, $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, July 24
• First Federal Savings Bank Community Appreciation Day from 11 to 2 p.m. at 814 N. US 35, Winamac.
• Burgers, $12 Beer Buckets & Open Guest Day plus Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, July 25
• Customer Shred Days from 9 a.m. to Noon at the First Nation Bank of Monterey - Monterey Branch.
• Annual Spaghetti Supper, Pleasant Hill Lake Bruce Community Church, 4 to 7 p.m., 11947 W. 75 N., Kewanna (Lake Bruce.)
• Baked Potato Bar, $1.50 Draft Beer & Open Guest Day, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Line Dancing at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Raffle at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, July 25 - Wednesday, July 29
• Erb Estate Online Only Hibid Auction opens at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Preview July 25, pick up July 30. Located at 9379 S. 1000 W. Francesville. Darrel G. Erb Estate, Owner (Kurtis Erb & Kory Erb, Representatives). For more info call Gary (574) 595-5164.
Monday, July 27
• Chef Salad beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Tuesday, July 28
• Pulaski County Abatement training from 6 to 9 p.m., in the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Pulaski County Courthouse. Pulaski County is having training for abatements for local officials and area businesses. A representative from the Dept of Local Government will provide the training.
• Tacos & $5 Tinis beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winama
• Open Bowling, Noon to 3 p.m. & 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. $3 a game with free shoe rental.
Wednesday, July 29
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Thursday, July 30
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Youth $4 a game with free shoe rental.
• Stuffed Pepper Soup, $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, July 31
• The Pulaski County Drug Free Council grant proposals for its upcoming funding cycle are due today.
https://drugfreepulaski.org/ or requested directly from the Coordinator, Marie Roth. Submissions can be sent via mail or email to: Mail: PO Box 263, Winamac, IN 46996 or Email: mroth@pulaskicounty.in.gov
For requests for additional information, please email or call 574-946-6080 ext. 323.
• Fish, Shrimp & Frog Legs from 4:30 to 7 p.m., $12 Beer Buckets & Open Guest Day, plus Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, August 1
• Homemade Pizza, $1.50 Draft Beer, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Monday, August 3
• Alliance Bank “Farming Together” Program from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the White County Fairgrounds, 12 N. 25 E., Reynolds. Register by Wed., July 29 at MyAllianceBank.com or call (219) 567-0316.
• Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management Auction from 4 to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, approximately 4 miles southeast of Francesville on the south side of CR 600 S. and the west side of CR 1100 W. in Salem Township, Pulaski County. 160 +/- acres, 2 tracts, productive farm, good drainage outlet.
• Chef Salad beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Tuesday, August 4
• Open Bowling, Noon to 3 p.m. & 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. $3 a game with free shoe rental.
• Tacos & $5 Tinis beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, August 5
• First Day of School for Eastern Pulaski School Corp.
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Thursday, August 6
• Chicken Salad Sandwich and $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, August 7
• Jim Dobson Ford Summer Cruise-In from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 806 N. Plymouth Rd., Winamac. No registration needed, all makes & models welcome, food available.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. limited lanes at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Youth $4 a game with free shoe rental.
• Cod or Shrimp Basket, $12 Beer Buckets & Open Guest Day beginning at 3 p.m., plus Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m.. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, August 8
• Tractor Fest 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch at 11:30 a.m.) at the PJ Gilsinger & Co Museum, 5641 S. Main St., Winamac (Pulaski).
• Open Bowling, 5 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Chili Dogs, $1.50 Draft Beer & Open Guest Day, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Raffle at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Sunday, August 9 to Friday, August 14
• Online Consignment Auction opens at olsonauctions.hibid.com. Call by Tuesday, July 21 to have your items advertised! Consignments taken Wednesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 8. Inspection day Monday, August 10. Call Nate @ 574-242-1262 for info.
Sunday, August 9
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
Monday, August 10
• Chef Salad, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Tuesday, August 11
• Open Bowling, Noon to 3 p.m. & 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. $3 a game with free shoe rental.
• Tacos & $5 Tinis beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, August 12
• Estate Planning Bootcamp, 6 to 8 p.m. at Murray Law, 107 E. Main St., Winamac. RSVP 574-946-7819
• First Day of School for West Central School Corp.
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Thursday, August 13
• Meatloaf Dinner and $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Post Meeting & Auxiliary Meeting 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, August 14
• Troop 222 Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser 4:30 to 7 p.m., $12 Beer Buckets beginning at 3 p.m. & Open Guest Day. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. limited lanes at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Youth $4 a game with free shoe rental.
Saturday, August 15
• Open Bowling, 5 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Smash Burgers & South 40 Mushrooms, $1.50 Draft Beer & Open Guest Day, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Euchre at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Raffle at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Sunday, August 16
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
Monday, August 17
• Chef Salad beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Tuesday, August 18
• Estate Planning Bootcamp, 10 a.m. to noon at Murray Law, 107 E. Main St., Winamac. RSVP 574-946-7819
• Open Bowling, Noon to 3 p.m. & 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. $3 a game with free shoe rental.
• Tacos & $5 Tinis beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, August 19
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Thursday, August 20
• BLT, $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, August 21
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. limited lanes at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Youth $4 a game with free shoe rental.
• $5 Chicken Sandwich, $12 Beer Buckets, beginning at 3 p.m., plus Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, August 22
• Customer Shred Days from 9 a.m. to Noon at the First Nation Bank of Monterey - Winamac Branch.
• Open Bowling, 5 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Italian Beef, $1.50 Draft Beer & Open Guest Day, beginning at 3 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.
• Raffle at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Sunday, August 23
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
Monday, August 24
• Chef Salad, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Tuesday, August 25
• Open Bowling, Noon to 3 p.m. & 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. $3 a game with free shoe rental.
• Tacos & $5 Tinis beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, August 26
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8:30 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
• Wings and $1.50 Drafts beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Dart League beginning at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Thursday, August 27
• Tenderloin Basket, $2.25 Domestic Bottles, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Member Drawing at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Friday, August 28
• Open Bowling, 3 to 10 p.m. limited lanes at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Youth $4 a game with free shoe rental.
• Fish, Shrimp & Frog Legs (Last Frog Legs of the Year!), $12 Beer Buckets & Open Guest Day from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Saturday, August 29
• Open Bowling, 5 to 10 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester. Rock City starts at 10:30 p.m.
• Picnic 4 p.m. (Post provides meat, bring carry-ins), $1.50 Draft Beer & Open Guest Day, beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Karaoke at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Sunday, August 30
• Open Bowling, 3 to 8 p.m. at Country Lanes Bowling Alley, 1988 N. Old US 31, Rochester.
Monday, August 31
• Chef Salad beginning at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
• Bar Bingo at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. US 35, Winamac.
Wednesday, September 9
• Couples Estate Planning Boot Camp, 6 pm at Murray Law, 107 E. Main St., Winamac. RSVP 574-946-7819.
Saturday, September 26
• Customer Shred Days from 9 a.m. to Noon at the First Nation Bank of Monterey - Culver Branch.
Sunday, October 4
• Star City Lions Club Breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Star City Community Building, Star City Park.
Saturday, October 17
• Customer Shred Days from 9 a.m. to Noon at the First Nation Bank of Monterey - North Judson Branch.
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
• Alcoholics Anonymous. Call before you take the next drink. For information, call 574-228-6731 or 219-204-3682.
• 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, Mondays at 6 p.m. and Fridays from 5 p.m., a weekly Cafe Circle will be offered at 123 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.
• Join the Pulaski County Drug Free Council! We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at noon, with the exception of July and December. To find out where we’re meeting or how to join online, email pulaskicountyLCC@gmail.com
Pulaski County Public Library
The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for June. For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.
Special Events:
• The library’s adult summer program, America 250: A Summer of Learning & Celebration, celebrates the history and stories that shaped our nation, and it continues throughout July. Test your knowledge of America with weekly Patriotic Puzzlers, take in displays of historical U.S. flags and local Patriots, find Lewis & Clark in the library, and more! Stop by the front desk to learn more and get started.
• How well do you know your country? Prove it with our “We the People” Community Civics Challenge! Complete challenges – reciting the Preamble, naming your elected representatives, passing a citizenship-style civics test, and more – to win prizes and earn your place on our Community Champions display! Drop in at the library anytime throughout the summer to participate. The citizenship test may be taken on Wednesdays at 11 & 4:30 and Saturdays at 10:30.
• “Unearth & Create” Summer Reading programs (Pre-K & up) feature crafts, games, & discoveries based on dinosaurs & ancient history. These programs are held twice a week – Mondays at 5 & Thursdays at 10:30. Here’s what’s coming up in July:
July 23: Write Like an Egyptian
Learn the ancient art of hieroglyphics and craft your own secret message in the writing system of the pharaohs!
July 27 & 30: History in Bricks
Use Legos to build your own prehistoric landscape!
• Meet special guests and explore dinosaurs, science, & the world around us on Wild Wednesdays at 1 (Kindergarten & up). In July, we have:
July 22: Rock Discovery
The Budd family brings their love of geology to the library with a presentation and hands-on activities all about the rocks beneath our feet!
July 29: America 250 Kids’ Program
Pulaski County America 250 Committee Chair Rhonda Terry will be at the library to teach kids what our country’s 250th anniversary is all about!
• Join instructor Jennifer Weinert for Adult Drawing Class: Garden Blooms on Thursday, July 23rd at 10 a.m. Learn techniques for capturing the delicate details and vibrant beauty of summer flowers in your artwork. All experience levels welcome. Call the library at 574-946-3432 to sign up.
• Christmas is coming early – to the library, at least! Celebrate “Christmas in July” with Silly Safaris on Saturday, July 25th at 10 a.m. This live animal show will feature a baby reindeer alongside other cute critters. Each show blends wildlife education with hands-on animal interaction, making it a fun outing for the whole family.
Regular Programs:
• Kids can use their imaginations to make amazing creations with Legos at Lego Builders all day on Mondays over the summer.
• Kids and teens 10 & up can join Ben to play Video Games on the big screen in the Teen Room on Mondays at 5 and Thursdays at 10:30 over the summer.
• Come in for Story Time and activities for toddlers on Toddler Tuesdays at 10:30. If you can’t make it in the morning, Afternoon Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. We also have Saturday Story Times at 10 and 11:30.
• Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help on Tuesdays from 3 to 5, 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.
• The library shows a Family Movie suitable for all ages every Wednesday at 10:30 over the summer. Visit the library’s website to see what is playing on a particular date.
• On Thursdays over the summer, Duplo bricks and larger blocks are available for toddlers to play with at Toddler Legos.
• The library’s collection of Board Games for all ages is available all day on Thursdays.
• We will have Crafts for Kids available all day on Fridays in our children’s area while supplies last. This month, make a Pterodactyl, Parasaurolophus, Ancient Egyptian Collar Necklace, and more!
What’s going on at the Kewanna Union Township Public Library?
Kewanna Union Township Public Library is located at 210 E. Main St., Kewanna. For more information & updates, check out our Facebook page (Kewanna Union Township Public Library), call 574-653-2011 or visit our website www.kewanna.lib.in.us.
Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday Noon to 6 p.m.
& Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Youth Summer Lunches- (M-Th) 12-1 now through July 23
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s-Wed., July 22 @ 1
Summer Reading Celebration- Thurs., July 23 @ 4:30
Story Time- Sat., July 25 @ 11
Library Board Meeting- Mon., July 27 @ 6
Back to the Past “Our Kewanna”- Wed., July 29 @ 1
Game On- Thurs., July 30 @ 4
Summer Craft To Go Kits & free books new each week!
Teens N Tweens Art Club- August 4 @ 4
Being Crafty: Decorative Plates - Wed., Aug. 5 @ 1
Terry’s Trivia -Wed., August 12 @ 1
Adult Book Club- Wed., August 12 @ 2 or all month on Facebook
Family Bingo Night - Thurs., August 13 @ 4-5
Nutrition by Jessica- Wed., August 19 @ 1
Game On- Thurs., August 20 @ 4
Back to the Past: “Our Kewanna”- Wed., August 26 @ 1
Back 2 School Bash -Thurs., August 27 @ 4
Story Time- Sat., August 29 @ 11
Library Board Meeting- Mon., August 31 @ 6
Regular Weekly Events
Zak’s Tech Time –every Monday @ 12-6
Teens N Tweens- every Tuesday @ 4
Coffee & Tea Time every Wednesday @ 12:30
Lego Club every Wednesday @ 4
Kids Night every Thursday @ 4
Euchre Night every Thursday Evening @ 4-6
Coloring Club all month long! Pick up a page @ the library to color
More Info!
Summer Lunches - Kewanna Union Township Public Library, in cooperation with Rochester Community Schools, is providing hot lunches for families during the summer break, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, now through July 23. Free for kids 18 and under. Adults may purchase a meal for $5. Food must be consumed on the premises.
Back to the Past “Our Kewanna” - Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue his discussion of Kewanna history. Back to the Past: “Our Kewanna” will be held on Wednesday, July 29 @ 1. Back to the Past is always on the last Wednesday of the month @ 1.
The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimers - “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” will be presented on Wed., July 22 @ 1 in Kewanna Union Township Public Library by an educator from the Alzheimer’s Organization. Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. Please join us for this informative program to learn what these signs are.
Back to the Past “Our Kewanna” - Local historian, Bob Clyde, will continue his discussion of the history of Kewanna in Kewanna-Union Township Public Library. Back to the Past: “Our Kewanna” will be held on Wednesday, August 26 @ 1. Back to the Past is held on the last Wednesday of the month @ 1.
Coffee & Tea Time is held @ 12:30 every Wednesday morning. Plan to attend our Coffee @ Tea Time enjoying time with your neighbors and friends and then stay for Back to the Past “Kewanna”.
Being Crafty: Decorative Plates - Join us on Wed., August 5 @ 1 in Kewanna Union Township Public Library to be crafty with Doreen. She will be teaching us how to make decorative plates with napkins. All supplies are furnished, but you can always bring you own supplies if you have special ideas in mind. Everyone is welcome to come for a fun event!
Terry’s Trivia - Terry is back! Join us on Wednesday, August 12 @ 1 in Kewanna Union Township Public Library to see if you can figure out the answers to his challenging questions. We always have a great time! Everyone is welcome to attend!
Purdue-Fulton County Extension Nutrition Program by Jessica - Jessica Riffle, Purdue-Fulton County Educator, will be presenting a nutrition program at Kewanna Union Township Public Library on August 19 @ 1.
Back 2 School Bash - Celebrate a new school year at the Back 2 School Bash in Kewanna Union Township Public Library. The Back 2 School Bash will be held on Thurs., August 27 @ 4. Join your friends for games, crafts, food, fun, and more!
Notices
• Notary service provided free to Beaver Township residents performed by Kaila Stukofski, Trustee, (317) 690-9988 or beavertownshiptrustee@gmail.com.
• Pulaski County Human Services and Northwest Indiana Community Action has senior meals by Meals On Wheels of Northwest Indiana at the center. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Regularly Scheduled Meetings for 2026:
• Pulaski County Board of Commissioners, first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. and third Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m., Pulaski County Courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Room 201, Winamac, IN.
• Pulaski County Council, second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., Pulaski County Courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Room 201, Winamac, IN.
• Pulaski County Board of Commissioners/Pulaski County Council Joint Session, second Monday of every other month at 5 p.m., Pulaski County Courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Room 201, Winamac, IN.
• Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals, fourth Monday of odd-numbered months at 6 p.m., Pulaski County Courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Room 201, Winamac, IN.
• Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission, fourth Monday of odd-numbered months at 7 p.m., Pulaski County Courthouse, 112 E. Main St., Room 201, Winamac, IN.
• Winamac Town Council, second Monday of each month at 6 p.m., 623 W. 11th Street, Winamac, IN.
• Monterey Town Council, second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., Monterey Town Hall, 7033 N. Walnut St., Monterey, IN.
• Medaryville Town Council, third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m., Medaryville Town Hall, 409 E. Main St., Medaryville, IN.
• Francesville Town Council, first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., Francesville Fire Station, 122 E. Montgomery St., Francesville, IN.
• West Central School Board, first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., West Central High School board room, 1852 S. US 421, Francesville, IN.
• Eastern Pulaski School Board, second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Winamac Community High School meeting conference room, 715 School Drive, Winamac, IN.
This list does not include special, executive or public hearings that may be sporadically scheduled throughout the year and may not include every board meeting that you may be interested in. Please contact that entity to find out when their regularly scheduled meetings are if you do not see them in this list. Also keep in mind that county approved holidays may also effect these dates, depending on how the calendar falls.
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.
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