11/3 & 4 Local Weekend Events

I knew as soon as Halloween was out the door that pre-Christmas events were going to swoop in to take its place.  And, as usual, they’re accompanied by even more tempting food to help keep us warm for the cold - possibly snowy - weather ahead.  Pancakes, sloppy joes, chili, turkey dinner, cakes and all kinds of snacks in between; crafts, vendor goodies, raffles, and tip boards are waiting for you to help support a variety of causes.  But don’t spend all your money this weekend; there’s plenty scheduled for the weeks ahead.

Saturday 11/3

7-11am = Hillbilly Breakfast & Bake Sale @ Community Gospel Baptist Church (Knox)   Serving: Biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs, fried apples.  Donation: Adult = $7 / 6-12 years old = $3 / 5 and under = Free Carry outs available.
 7-11am = Little Dove Hillbilly Breakfast & Bake Sale (Toto)  Serving: sausage, eggs, fried apples, homemade biscuits and gravy. Tickets: Adults = $7 / 6-12 = $3 / 5 & under = Free.  Free delivery in Starke County for a minimum $35 order. Call 249-0479 for carry outs.
 9am-3pm = Psi Iota Xi Sorority Winter Wonderland @ Washington Township Community Building.  An extra special craft and vendor show!  Taste savory food and beverages for a small fee.   Proceeds will be used for pre-school and college scholarships.
 2-5pm = Cub Scout Woodworking Auction & Sloppy Joe Dinner @ Hamlet American Legion.  Cub Scout packs 13 & 235 are making wooden items to raffle to raise funds to help those in need this Christmas. Sloppy Joe sandwiches and chips will also be available. $5 per person; free for Veterans.
 2-5pm = Feather Party @ Knox American Legion.  Tip boards, raffles & more. Finger foods & Chili provided. All proceeds support the Legion, S.A.L., 40 & 8, & Auxiliary Charities.
 

Sunday 11/4

8-10am = Knox Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast.  Ticket price is $6.  The breakfast take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall (located at 503 E. Lake St. in Knox).
 11-2pm = Turkey Dinner @ Ss Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Parlor (North Judson).  Adults = $9 / Children 6-12 = $5.  Dine in or drive thru. Carry outs available. Sponsored by North Judson & San Pierre Knights of Columbus #12486
 4-7pm = Girl Scout Chili Dinner & Cake Auction @ Hamlet American Legion.  Come out for dinner and stay for the cake auction! Cakes and dinner prepared by our local Girl Scouts.  Tickets:  Adults = $7 / 10 & under = $4  Cake auction @ 5 p.m. All proceeds used to make care bags for NICU parents @ Porter Regional Hospital.
 4-9pm = Benefit for Karen Toll @ Knox VFW.  Benefit for Karen Toll who was diagnosed with Small Cell Carcinoma Lung Cancer in February.   There will be a Sloppy Joe Dinner = $10 and a silent auction.
 6-9pm = All Saints Fall Festival.  Join in at the All Saints Parish Hall in San Pierre for a raffle, tip boards, Bingo, and refreshments.

Psi Iota Xi Sorority Winter Wonderful Set for Saturday

Posted on November 1, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

The members of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority in Knox invite you to the Winter Wonderful craft and vendor show on Saturday, Nov. 3

The event will feature unique, hand-crafted gifts, seasonal items, and door prizes along with food and beverages for purchase.

All of the proceeds will be used for pre-school and college scholarships.

Winter Wonderful will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT at the Washington Township Community Building at 20 N. State Road 23 east of Knox.

3/10/2018 Starke County Young Artists' Conference

11/7/2015 Sorority Hosts Holiday Bazaar to Benefit Scholarship Funds

October 31, 2015AuthorMichael Gallenberger, WKVI 

 

Psi Iota Xi Sorority is hosting its annual Winter Wonderful holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 7.

The event brings together local artists and vendors, and gives residents an opportunity to do some holiday shopping, all while helping raise money for the sorority’s preschool and college scholarships, as well as other charities helping the community. Additionally, door prizes will be awarded throughout the event, and food and beverages will be available.

The Winter Wonderful holiday bazaar will be held November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central at the Washington Township Community Building at 20 N. State Road 23 east of Knox.

11/1/2014 Psi Iota Xi Sorority Winter Wonderful!

6/12 & 13/2014 Proceeds From Psi Iota Xi Rummage Sale to Fund Scholarships

By: Nathan, WKVI
Published: June 11th, 2014

The Psi Iota Xi Sorority will be holding a Rummage Sale this Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. CST at the Knox United Methodist Church. The proceeds from this sale will be used to fund preschool and college scholarships for Starke County residents. Psi Iota Xi contributed over $3,000 to Starke County scholarships this year and are looking to increase that number. The Sorority is constantly looking for ways to give funds throughout our area with events like their Rummage Sale. Donations are made to worthy causes by Psi Iota Xi on a monthly basis. If you would like to get involved with their charity events, contact Tammy Fletcher at 574-772-4348.

Psi Iota Xi College Scholarship Deadline Approaching

By: Ben Haut, WKVI
Published: March 26th, 2014

The Knox Chapter of the Psi Iota Xi sorority has announced that they will soon be awarding scholarships to deserving Starke County seniors. Previous recipients may also reapply; the application is simple, and only asks for a brief written paragraph.

With the upcoming deadline of April 4, the sorority is urging all seniors to not miss the opportunity for free money. Tammy Fletcher, president of the sorority’s Knox chapter, said her sorority has been active in the community for more than 27 years, staying busy all year round.

She said rewarding students with college money has always been one of their main goals.

“It’s the goal we strive for every year, that’s what almost all of our fundraisers that we do are for scholarships for high school seniors. That was the goal of our sorority from the beginning, to further education in art, literature and music, but we also will do other things too,” Fletcher said.

Fletcher said that they not only award college scholarships to deserving students, but they also provide scholarships for preschool as well. The sorority recently hosted the Young Artists’ Conference earlier this month, benefiting more than 120 students in 1st through 5th grade.

There is no specific “mold” for potential applicants; Fletcher said all Starke County high school seniors are invited to apply.

“We really are looking for students who are going into the realm of art, literature or music, but we will accept and reward others, too. It depends on who applies and just what they say, what hits our fancy. It’s not the best student, it’s not the one that has the best grade point average, it’s just whoever answers our little questions and seems to be really needing the money,” Fletcher explained.

Visit a high school guidance office for an application or contact Tammy Fletcher by phone at 574-772-4384 or via email at tlfletcher@embarqmail.com.