Easter Train Ride, Egg Hunt, & Visit With the Easter Bunny

It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays - just ask any child.  Now that Ash Wednesday has come and gone you just know that it will be March 31st - Easter Sunday - almost before your child can say "Bunny Rabbit."

If you don't want to miss the March 30th Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum Easter Train Ride visit their site and order your tickets for the 2013 train, Easter Egg Hunt and visit with the Easter Bunny.

Quick Overview

Hop aboard the popular Easter Train at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson, Indiana! The train ride includes the Easter Egg Hunt and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Hurry: Seating is limited and these trains always sell out.

Destination: English Lake / Easter Egg Hunt
Round-Trip Distance: 13 miles
Length of Trip: 75 minutes (approximately)
Trains depart:  10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

2013 Starke County Youth Soccer Sign-up

Sign-up for the Starke County Youth Soccer League will be held this month.  For more information and forms you can visit their website at Starke County Youth Soccer

Registrations: 

Wednesday - January 9, 2013

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Henry F. Schricker Library, Knox  Indiana

Saturday - January 12, 2013 

9:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Henry F. Schricker Library, Knox  Indiana

Wednesday - January 16, 2013

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Henry F. Schricker Library, Knox  Indiana

Saturday - January 19, 2013

9:00 am to 1:00 pm 

Henry F. Schricker Library, Knox   Indiana

Saturday - January 19, 2013 

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

North Judson-Wayne Township Library, North Judson   Indiana

Do You Like To Read?

From February through October the NJ-WTPL Book Club gets together once a month to enjoy a good discussion about a book.  We alternate between fiction and non-fiction, classics and those books destined to become classics with the occasional, but not intentional, clunker.

Oh, you're wondering what we do in November and December?  Well, since our meetings occur on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. we decided that was just too close to Thanksgiving and Christmas for comfort.  Each year we read at least two books have been made into movies; so on one Saturday early in November we bring in snacks (have to get rid of that leftover Halloween candy), try to get comfy on our plastic chairs, and watch a movie.  December is just a bit fancier because we do a carry-in luncheon, try to get comfy on those darn plastic chairs, and watch a movie.  Then because January is "Fill In Those Statistical Reports That Have To Go To The State Library" Month, and the weather is so unpredictable, we just don't meet.

We will be sending out the request for copies of our first selection for 2013, "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis, on January 23rd.  So if you are interested in becoming a part of our cozy little group contact the library at 574-896-2841 and we'll make sure to have a copy on hand for you.

2013 4-H Enrollment

Are you going to be a first time 4-H parent but you're not sure where to get forms or information?  Between November 1st and January 31st you can sign up on line at home, at the library, or at the Starke County Extension Office.

Enrollment for the 2013 4-H Year will begin on Thursday, November 1st. You may complete the online enrollment process at http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/enroll/.  If you are unable to complete the online enrollment process, please contact the Extension Office for assistance. A computer will be available in the Extension Office for those families who are unable to complete the online enrollment at home.   The deadline for enrollment is Thursday, January 31st.

As you are aware, there is now a State 4-H Program Fee of $15.00 per member; with a maximum of $45.00 per family. You can pay this fee online at the time of enrollment or in person at the Extension Office. Please keep in mind that your enrollment will not be completed until the fee has been paid. If you or someone you know needs assistance with the $15.00 State Program Fee please have them contact Elisabeth Smith at 574-772-9141.