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.

Starke County F.A.R.M to Host June Sale This Saturday

Posted on June 28, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

The Starke County F.A.R.M. program has a variety of new items for the community to check out during their June sale this Saturday.

The F.A.R.M. participants have been busy making one-of-kind items and harvesting produce and plants from the garden throughout the month. Their June event will be held at the Starke County Justice Center tomorrow and will run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Bird houses, furniture, barn wood shelving, cabinets and other reclaimed wood projects will be on display and available for purchase.

According to Warden Phil Cherry, people will also be able to find a nice selection of potted flowers and hanging baskets as well as planters made in the wood shop that are full of flowers and tomato plants that are already blooming.

A limited supply of fresh strawberries, onions, cabbage and green beans will be on sale as well.

While gardening and crafting are important elements of the Fostering a Recovery Mentality Program, trustees also attend classes while in the facility.

Just this month, several inmates graduated from a 14-week substance abuse treatment course and another group completed a horticulture class.

The F.A.R.M.’s impact has also been reaching across county lines. On their social media site, officials shared that Starke County’s trustees recently had a chance to collaborate with inmates from Jasper County’s gardening program.

To learn more about the program and to get a sneak peek at some of the items you’ll find at tomorrow’s sale, visit the Starke County FARM FB page.