Starke County Young Professionals to Host Networking Event Tonight, Open to All Types of Workers

Posted on October 23, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

The Starke County Young Professionals group is looking to provide a platform for the community’s working youth.

In conjunction with the Starke County Chamber of Commerce, the group is hosting a networking event will be held tonight at the Bass Lake Pub and Ristorante from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Group representative Brad Searing mentioned that the Young Professionals is a nation-wide organization and the Starke County chapter was initially started back in 2016.

He said after some key people involved moved out of the area, the group kind of laid dormant for a while. After a recent re-launch event that was deemed “incredibly productive”, members are excited to get the ball rolling once again.

Searing noted that while it was a productive meeting, the turn out was a little low. Right now the group is working to get the word about the re-launch and gather more interest with community members between 18 and 35-years-old.

Searing said that sometimes the title of the group can turn people away because they feel that their line of work doesn’t constitute them as a “professional.” He said he’s hoping people can see past that since they’re looking to have a diverse group of young workers.

Whether you work in an office, from home, at a factory or out in the field, your input would be valuable to this group as they try to fine tune their focus.

He noted, “If we get a dozen people that give a little bit, it just makes a world of difference versus trying to have three or four people do it all.”

Searing said that that they’re waiting to have more people involved before they officially determine their mission. However, he thinks that networking and working closely with various community organizations will be the two areas that the group will focus on.

He added that he completely understands that the work, family and social responsibilities keep everybody busy so even if you don’t have the time to attend meetings regularly you’re more than welcome to pitch ideas as time allows.

To send messages to group representatives and to stay up to date with announcements, check out the Starke County Young Professionals Group on Facebook.

9/2/2017 Movies in the Park - A Dog's Purpose

From the Facebook page of the Town of North Judson:

Saturday, September 2nd will be the last "Movie in the Park" for this year. A Dog's Purpose is the movie that will be shown and it begins at 8pm. Thank you again to the Starke County Young Professionals Group for bringing the movies to Norwayne Field.

"A Dog's Purpose"

A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan (Bryce Gheisar). As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self.

8/5/2017 Movies At Norwayne Field - Trolls

After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

The movie will start at dusk - about 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sponsored by R & L Elephant Ears      Hosted by Starke County Young Professionals

7/22/2017 Movies @ Norwayne Field

"The Shallows" (PG-13)

Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground.

Hosted by Starke County Young Professionals Group. Sponsored by Downtown Depot. Film will be shown at dusk, approximately 8 - 11 p.m.

7/8/2017 Free Movie Night @ Norwayne Field

7/8/2017 Free Movie Night @ Norwayne Field

Another FREE Movie night coming up at Norwayne Field on Saturday evening, July 8!!!

"Gifted"

Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) - in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the 7-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.

6/5/2017 Starke County Young Professionals Meeting

Our next meeting will be:

Date:  June 5th
Time:  5:30 p.m.
Place:   Route 10 Bar & Grill, 613 W. Talmer, North Judson.  

It is open to anyone interested in being a part of our Young Professionals Group.

6/3/2017 Cancer Survivor Awareness Hair Drive

Stop in to Connies Salon on June 3rd and donate your locks to a very worthy cause! Haircuts will be $15 during this event. Appointments preferred, call Connie at 574-896-3696.

Saturday, June 3 at 8 AM - 1 PM, Connie's Salon, 124 Lane St, North Judson, Indiana 46366

Hosted by Starke County Young Professionals Group

5/6/2017 Starke County Movies in the Park

Starke County Young Professionals in partnership with the North Judson Park Board present Movies in the Park at Norwayne Field from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

This feature presentation will be the 2016 live action version of "The Jungle Book". After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo.

This film is rated PG. Parental guidance is requested, unaccompanied children may be fed to Shere Khan.

Young Professionals Organize Volunteer Project

Posted on April 21, 2017
Author Mary Perren, WKVI

Members of the Starke County Young Professionals group are rolling up their sleeves for a good cause tomorrow.

They are meeting at the Starke County Chamber Depot at 400 North Heaton Street in Knox at 10 a.m. to volunteer for Starke-Pulaski Habitat for Humanity. Tomorrow they will stencil logos on Habitat’s trailer that will hopefully be ready for use on the upcoming home construction project on Prettyman Street in Knox.

Organizers say additional volunteers are always welcome. The informal group was formed several months ago in an effort to get input from more people on a vision for Starke County. The term “young” also has a loose definition, as it is considered to be anyone who is not retired.