Upcoming Events from The Pulaski County Journal

Wednesday, June 12

• Hear about nutrition with Deb W. at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Community Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Don’t miss the fun of word games at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Thursday, June 13

• Dig Into Fun with Seed Mosaic crafts at 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 574-946-3432.

• Osinski Auction Service will hold an auction at 9:30 a.m. CDT at the Osinski Auction Center, 2 miles west on SR 10. For details and photos, visit www.osinskiauction.com.

• Don’t miss the fun of Monticello bingo at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Community Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Health education about the heart will begin at 11 a.m. at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Friday, June 14

• The quarterly meeting of the Pulaski County Partners Group will meet at noon at the Pulaski County Humans Services Von Tobel Community Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Call 574-946-6500 to RSVP.

• Dig Into Fun with Seed Mosaic crafts at 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library the Medaryville branch. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 219-843-3021.

• Oakwood Manor bingo will begin at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Community Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Join the fun of fish tales at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Saturday, June 15

• Winamac Kiwanis Club Fourth of July fireworks fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NAPA parking lot in Winamac. The dinner includes ribs or chicken, with a roll and baked potato. Presale tickets are available from any Kiwanis member.

• Pioneer Alumni Association’s second annual Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk and Little Panther Pounce 1 Mile Fun Run at the Panhandle Pathway Trailhead behind Mason’s Lodge. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the fun run beginning at 7:45 a.m. The 5K run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Entry fees are $15 day of race per participant. $5 for the fun run. For more information contact Megan Peppers at 574-595-7029 or mmpeppers@gmail.com.

• Eel River Band will perform at the Winamac VFW Post 1728 from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16

• The Fulton County Historical Power Show is happening from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Fulton County Historical Society grounds 4 miles north of Rochester on U.S. 31.

Monday, June 17

• Dig Into Fun with Pirate crafts at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 574-946-3432.

• Don’t miss the fun of Wii beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Tuesday, June 18

• Dig Into Worms and be sure to visit the worm farm at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. Learn more about worms and how important they are to nature. For more information call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Raised bed and small space garden design class at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. Representatives from Purdue will share tips about the benefits of raised beds, soil preparation, planting and maintaining these small gardening spaces. The class is free of charge and is part of the Adult Summer Reading’s Groundbreaking Reads series. For more information call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Don’t miss the poetry club and exercise at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Community Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Don’t miss health education “arteries” at 11 a.m. at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Wednesday, June 19

• Have concerns of falling? A Matter of Balance is an eight-week program that emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. The program is free of charge and will be held at the library in Winamac on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. until Aug. 7. For more information or to register call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Join the fun of euchre at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Don’t miss the fun of mazes at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Thursday, June 20

• Dig Into Fun with Pirate crafts at 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 574-946-3432.

• A PCHS board meeting will be held at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Friday, June 21

• Dig Into Fun with Pirate crafts at 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library Medaryville branch. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 219-843-3021.

• Introduction to email class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pulaski Public Library in Winamac. Join in on a slow-paced class to teach the fundamentals of email. The class is free of charge, but space is limited. For more information or to sign up for the class call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Don’t miss health education with Mary Whipple at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Create a craft at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Saturday, June 22

• Trail tree identification and tips at the Star City Trailhead of the Panhandle Pathway beginning at 8 a.m. Some walking required.

• Hoosier Propane of Winamac invites the public to their customer appreciation day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free hot dogs and chips will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, June 24

• Dig Into Fun with Dinosaur Crafts at 5:30 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 574-946-3432.

Tuesday, June 25

• Get moving with exercise at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Join the fun of euchre at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Wednesday, June 26

• Have fun with food bingo at noon at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Learn to bead paint at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Thursday, June 27

• Dig Into Fun with Dinosaur Crafts at 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 574-946-3432.

• A DIY Pretzel Bird Feeder Craft for adults will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adults are invited to create this unique bird feeder, free of charge, as part of the Adult Summer Reading’s Groundbreaking Read series. For more information call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Don’t miss spinner at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• NWICA Nutrition Education begins at 11 a.m. followed by bingo at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Friday, June 28

• Last day to register for the Pulaski County 4-H Youth Talent Contest, to be held on July 2 during the fair. Applicants must be Pulaski County residents age 21 or older. For information, call 574-946-7955.

• Dig Into Fun with Dinosaur Crafts at 4 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library the Medaryville branch. This is a summer reading program for children and teens and is free of charge. For more information call 219-843-3021.

• Join the birthday party at the Pulaski County Human Services Von Tobel Center at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

• Create a craft at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 125 S. Railroad St., Medaryville. Transportation is available. Call 574-946-6500 to make arrangements.

Saturday, July 20

• Race for Rick, the Rick Haschel Memorial 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run, will be held at the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Train Depot. Registration and packet pick-up are from 7 to 8 a.m., and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. One-hundred percent of proceeds benefit Pulaski Memorial Hospice.

Notices

• Purdue Extension Pulaski County is offering a variety of computer classes, including getting started with computers, basic or intermediate Excel, basic or intermediate Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, QuickBooks and intermediate digital camera. Certificates awarded upon completion. Call 574-946-3412 to register or for more information.

• The Winamac Nazarene Church, SR 14 E., Winamac, offers “The Haven,” an adult help and recover ministry, the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6:45 p.m. EDT in the sanctuary.

• If you have the next grand or humble business idea but don’t know where to start, the Pulaski County Community Development Commission’s revolving loan fund may be able to help you. Contact executive director Nathan P. Origer at 574-946-3869 or at nporiger@pulaskionline.org for more information.

• The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is offering a free 911 education program to schools, preschools, churches and other groups to help people of all ages learn when to call 911, what to do when the operator answers, what questions the operator will ask and what people can do to make 911 calls more effective for them. Call the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 574-946-6655 or email michellet@pulaskisheriff.net to schedule or for more information.

• K-IPRC Head Start is taking applications for the 2013-2014 school year. If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old and would like more info, call 574-946-4211.

• The Winamac Knights of Columbus, CR 50 N., east of Alliance Bank, hosts bingo every Sunday. Doors open at 5:30 EDT and games begin at 6:30. Progressive colossal cash board played every night, and there are a variety of special games as well. For more information call 574-946-6070.

• The Pulaski County Family YMCA offers a number of exercise classes, including pilates, total body blast, silver sneakers, cardio kickboxing, zumba and water aerobics. Classes are free for Y members and $4 for non-members. Call the Y at 574-946-4150 for more information.

• The Pulaski County Public Library is now circulating Nooks. Visit the Winamac branch today to check out an eReader.

• Pulaski County REACT meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the board room at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

• Play bingo every Tuesday at American Legion Post 96 in Medaryville. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games begin at 7, and there’s a $500 progressive jackpot. Call 219-843-6696 for more information.

• The Life Savior Club for students in grades kindergarten through 6 meets every Thursday evening from 6 until 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 830 N. Market St. in Winamac.

• The Pulaski County Health Department is conducting free lead screenings/hemoglobin testing for those students needing it to get into Head Start or anyone else needing to be tested. Please call 574-946-6080 for an appointment or for more information.

• Seniors looking for something fun to do? Pulaski County Human Services, Inc. has bunco the first Tuesday of each month; bingo the second Thursday; and grocery bingo the last Wednesday. Activities are always from noon to 1 p.m. Call 574-946-6500 for more info.

• Live on the west side and want to get more active? American Legion Post 96 in Medaryville has aerobics every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m.

• The Sons of American Legion Post 96 in Medaryville meet the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

• The VFW Men’s Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of every month.

• The legionnaires of Medaryville American Legion Post 96 meet at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month.

• The Pulaski County Human Services Inc. Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at 115 W. Pearl St. in Winamac.

• Pulaski County ABATE meets the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Winamac Eagles. Call 574-225-2068 for more information.

• The Visually Impaired People, or VIP, group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Von Tobel Community Center, 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group meets every Monday (c) and Friday (o) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday (o) and Friday (c) from 9 until 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at the corner of U.S. 35 and Spring Streets in Winamac. For more info, call 574-946-4096 or 574-946-4920.

• The Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. in the break room of the USDA Service Center.

• The Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meets the third Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria, except the months of July and December.

• Friends of the Panhandle Pathway meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Meetings alternate between the Winamac Municipal Building on SR 14 W. and the public library in Royal Center. Call Tom at 574-946-4267 or email admin@panhandlepathway.org for more info.

What’s going on at the PCPL branches?

• Medaryville Children’s Programs are on Friday, June 14, June 21 and June 28. Toddler Time is at 2 p.m. Dig into Fun is held at 4 p.m. For more information call the Medaryville library at 219-843-3021.

• If looking for a particular book and the library does not have it, ask about the interlibrary loan service. For more information call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Do you love music? Download three free music downloads weekly from the library website, www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us, through Freegal, which provides access to more than 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries &
includes over 3 million songs from Sony Music’s catalog
of legendary artists.

• Are you looking for a way to play Magic the Gathering trading card game while making new friends? Then Friday Night Magic is just what you’re looking for! Join us on Fridays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library.

• Family Movie Night is every Tuesday at 4 p.m.

• If you are looking for a particular book and the library does not have it, ask about our interlibrary loan service. For more information, please call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Game on! The Pulaski County Public Library is excited to offer a Wii and xbox w/Kinect for patrons to use here at the library! Three gaming opportunities will be offered for kids ages 10 and older throughout the week. Children must have a completed permission form on file. For more information, please call the library at 574-946-3432.

• Join kids, youth and parents from the area as they play an exciting card game based on Pokémon! The league meets each Wednesday at 4 p.m. No experience is necessary, but come prepared to have a good time!

• Do you enjoy board games such as Monopoly, Checkers, or Candy Land? If so, we hope to see you at game night! It is held every Thursday at 4 p.m.

• The Pulaski County Public Library Teen Activity Board is where teens gather to offer suggestions and help to make PCPL a fun and exciting places for their peers. They also brainstorm ideas for upcoming events and programs. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m.

• Don’t miss toddler time every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

• Every Saturday the PCPL in Winamac and Medaryville offers a story hour from 2 until 3 p.m. For more information, please call 574-946-3432 (Winamac) and 219-843-3021 (Medaryville).

• Every Monday the PCPL in Winamac offers genealogy help from 4 until 6 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 574-946-3432.

• The third Monday of every month the PCPL in Medaryville has a book club that meets at 3 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 219-843-3021.

• The second Friday of every month the PCPL in Winamac has a book club that meets at 2:30 p.m. For more information, please call the library at 574-946-3432.

• The Pulaski County Public Library has tutor rooms available for small group meetings, tutoring or quiet studying. These rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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