Hmm, What To Do This Weekend?

Well, NJ-SP Cross Country and Volleyball teams have out-of-town events Saturday if you’re a sports fan and like to travel.  The JV, 7th Grade, and 8th Grade football teams will all be playing at home this Saturday.  https://www.njwtpl.org/nj-school-events  There are also several family activities you might consider if you’re not sports minded. 

You’ll have several chances to dine out this weekend and support local groups.  We’ll start with the San Pierre VFD Fish Fry on Saturday.  Then on Sunday you have a choice of THREE pancake breakfasts - two in Knox (Center Twp. FD or the Knights of Columbus), one in North Judson (NJ-SP Knights of Columbus).  The old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, will be answered if you also attend the NJ United Methodist Church Henny Penny Chicken Dinner later in the day. 

SATURDAY, October 5th

7-11 am (Central Time) – Pulaski Memorial 1st Annual Color Run = Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.  Registration begins at 8:15am (ET) / Race starts at 9am (ET) for the 3K Run or Walk.  Registration is $25 on race day - race day registration is cash or check only.  Be sure to visit the Health Fair after the race for some healthy snacks and information about hospital services.

9am-1pm – F.A.R.M. Sale = Starke County F.A.R.M., 5435 E. State Road 8, Knox, Indiana.  They will have potatoes, bell peppers, green beans, banana peppers, radishes, jalapeño peppers, a small assortment of tomatoes and some seasonal crafts.

10am / 12:30pm / 2:30pm – Pumpkin Trains = Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum, North Judson.  The train will take passengers on a scenic countryside excursion across the Kankakee River at English Lake before returning to North Judson and our pumpkin patch. Kids of all ages enjoy the ride!  Tickets are available online at:  http://www.hoosiervalley.org/shop/tickets/
4pm-?? – San Pierre VFD Fish Fry = San Pierre Fire Station, San Pierre.  Tickets:  Adults = $10 / Children = $5 / Carry outs will be available.

SUNDAY, October 6th

7am-12noon – NJ-SP Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast = St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 303 Keller Avenue, North Judson.  Service eggs, pancakes, sausages, and beverages.  Price:  Free will donation.
 7:30-11:30am – Knox Center Twp. Pancake Breakfast = Knox Center Twp. Fire Department, Station 2, Knox.  Serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange drink.  Tickets:  Adults = $6 / Children 8 & under = $3
 8-10am – Knox Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast = Knights of Columbus Hall, 503 E. Lake Street, Knox.  Ticket price is $6.
 11am-1pm – Henny Penny Chicken Dinner = North Judson UMC Fellowship Hall, North Judson.  All you can eat chicken, potatoes, coleslaw, bread, dessert, & drink.  Tickets:  Adults = $9 / Children 12 & under = $4.50 / Preschool = Free.  Proceeds support missionaries in Africa.
 11am-4pm – BaboonFest 2019 = Peaceable Primate Sanctuary, 6415 N 800 W, Winamac.  Come and meet all of the baboons and their crazy macaque neighbor. We will have live music, food, kid’s events, face painting and our wonderful staff and volunteers will be giving guided tours of the sanctuary.  We ask for a $10 donation for adults and children are free, your donation helps us provide this safe haven for our retirees. Again, this year we are collecting school supplies that will benefit local elementary students.