We're Keeping Track for You

It never hurts to advertise in advance, but if it’s done too early people can easily forget something they really want to attend.  Just the other day I added the month of August to the list of Area Events on our website (https://sites.google.com/njwtpl.org/njwtpl/area-events-community-calendar/june-july-august?authuser=0)  to include the Bluejay Basketball Golf Outing on 8/17 (you do need to register for the Golf Outing in advance).

And oh my gosh, during the month of June the days have been packed!  While some of the items are recurring events – our Summer Reading Programs; Moving Starke County Forward: 100 miles in 100 Days; Vacation Bible schools; Food Breakfast/Lunch Programs; NJ Kiwanis; TOPS; AA meetings; NA meetings; etc. – some of them are one-time only events.  And you wouldn’t believe how busy Thursdays were, I’ve counted up to 13 different things! 

I’ve checked our Community Calendar (https://sites.google.com/njwtpl.org/njwtpl/area-events-community-calendar?authuser=0) and July is looking a bit calmer, Thursdays only have 11 events listed.  But the Starke County 4-H Fair starts on July 13^th with the Dog Show (Obedience and Showmanship) and runs through the 20^th.  And there’s the Kid’s Closet Fundraiser, Bass Lake Festival, and Tippy-Tri Challenge along with those regularly scheduled weekly and monthly events. 

And if you’re interested there are plenty of festivals happening outside of Starke County (https://sites.google.com/njwtpl.org/njwtpl/indiana-festival-guide/june-july?authuser=0).  Right now, we only have regional listings through the end of July, but that’s 29 area festivals you might find interesting. 

The web addresses won’t be exactly the same for the Area Events and Indiana Festival Guide when we change the name of the page by adding the next month.  But you just need to remember to visit us at www.njwtpl.org and browse our pages to find an assortment of interesting things.

2018 Visit Indiana

So I’m sitting at my desk, waiting to see what Mother Nature is going to dump on us overnight, cleaning up some pages on the library’s website.  In my warm weather daydreaming state I somehow find myself at the Visit Indiana website. 

Were you aware that they have a section of trip ideas?  And that you can filter them to find activities from 20 to 100 miles within your zip code area?  Whether you’re looking for some outdoor activities for the family, a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day, a shopping trip/weekend with the girls, or even a visit to a casino you can find plenty to do in Indiana. 

And once the weather gets nicer you might want to follow some of the Delicious Trips to find some of the best ice cream, pies, tenderloins, diners, wines, and fine dining that the state has to offer.  You could follow their recommended food trailways or be adventurous and create your own by selecting nearby stops for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in between treats.

Oh, I also wanted to let you know that the 2018 Indiana FestivalGuide is out so you can download a copy to your computer/tablet/phone or stop in and pick up a copy at the North Judson-Wayne Township Library.  Even though it’s cold, snowy, and slick outside summer will be here before you know it. 

·         Winter Wonderlands

·         Delicious Trips

·         Summer Fun Trips

·         Family Fun

·         Outdoor Rec & Sports

·         Rural Destinations

·         Art & Culture

·         Romantic Retreats

·         Girlfriend Getaways

·         Casinos and Entertainment

2016 Indiana Festival Guides

Looking for the 2016 Indiana Festival Guide or Festival brochures for a particular region in Indiana? (You can download a copy to your computer.)

https://visitindiana.com/brochures

2016 Indiana Festival Guide - Celebrating Indiana's Bicentennial

The 2016 Indiana Festival Guides have arrived at the North Judson-Wayne Township Library. Pick one up today so you can start planning trips to take with the kids during their breaks.