Calendar of Events

GETTIN’ BUSY | Events Kosciusko County Calendar of Events

by Ray Balogh

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4

NATIVE PLANT SALE

Ruddell Pavilion, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. 9 a.m., light breakfast and brief talk about how native plants add value to your landscape; 10 a.m., plant sale. 574.457.4549, wacf.com, facebook.com/ wawaseeconservancy SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 4-5

VILLAGE ART FAIR

Downtown Village at Winona, Winona Lake. Browse and purchase artwork from more than 70 juried vendors from around the country. Also, live music, kids’ activities, food vendors. Free admission. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. 574.268.9888, villageatwinona.com TUESDAY, JUNE 7

PLAY DATE

Ruddell Pavilion, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Elementary children accompanied by an adult may come to this non-structured time at WACF. Walk the trails, go on a scavenger hunt, enjoy nature with the children. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Free admission. 574.457.4549, wacf.com, facebook.com/ wawaseeconservancy

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

SNAPSHOT TIME

WACF Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Participate in water quality testing at one or two predetermined sites. Instructions and equipment will be provided. Report back to WACF to complete sample analysis. Participants will receive a “snapshot” of water quality on June 14. Free participation. Sign up at facebook. com/wawaseeconservancy. 574.457.4549

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

CAR SHOW

Rice Ford, 436 S. 250N (State Road 15), Warsaw. Car show with awards, Nelson’s chicken, music entertainment, drawings. Proceeds to benefit local animal shelter. Free admission. Noon to 4 p.m.

574.267.3008

MONDAY, JUNE 20

POLLINATOR WORKSHOP

Ruddell Pavilion, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Receive six 1-gallon native pollinator plants to use in your yard. Report back with photos on the progress of the plantings and the pollinators that visit. Registration required at pam@wacf.com. Maximum attendance: 30. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free admission. 574.457.4549, wacf.com, facebook.com/wawaseeconservancy

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 PATRIOT’S DAY TALKS

Wawasee High School auditorium, 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse. World-renowned Thomas Jefferson re-enactor, J.D. Sutton, will reflect on his life of service to the burgeoning nation of The United States. Free admission. 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. 574.377.7543, chautauquawawasee.org

WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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• Just In! with Jill,” 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, via YouTube and Facebook Live. Check out the latest arrivals to the library’s collection. • Teen Drop in Zone, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. Drop in and play a variety of games, share ideas for future teen events, enjoy snacks. • Stories in the Park, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. New children's program. Meet at different Warsaw park shelters and listen to stories and songs. Locations: June 2, West Shelter, 225 E. Fort Wayne St.; June 9, Kelly Shelter, 130 Fawley St.; June 16, McKinley Shelter, 1013 E. Main St.; June 23, Richardson Dubois Shelter, 700 E. Market St.; June 30, West Shelter, 225 E. Fort Wayne St. • Online Bedtime Story, 7 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, via Facebook. Special guest readers share children’s bedtime stories. • Story Emporium Bookstore, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, June 2; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 25; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, 24. Operated by Friends of the Library; proceeds go toward supporting the library. • Medicare 101, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, June 9, Meeting Room AB. Learn the basics of Medicare and enjoy refreshments. • Water Safety with DNR Conservation Officer Hooley, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, Meeting Room C. Learn proper water safety. For all ages. • All Day LEGO Club, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Meeting Room C. Kids and families can get creative with a room full of LEGOs. Come and go event. • Teen Dungeons & Dragons, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 18, Meeting Room B. Learn about the game, create a character, plan future D&D events. For sixth through 12th grades. • Dads Read, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Meeting Room A. Free snacks, books, crafts. All ages welcome. • Kids Minecraft, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, Meeting Room C. Play Minecraft Education Edition on a library device or bring your own. Registration required to guarantee a spot. • Healthy Brain Presentation, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, Meeting Room AB. Learn ways to stay active, be social, train your brain, eat a healthy diet to keep your brain healthy. Senior program. • Nutrition Workshop, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, Meeting Room B and virtual. Taught by registered dietician Sue Delagrange. Registration begins 8 a.m. May 28. For updates or to check virtual events, call 574.267.6011 or visit warsawlibrary.org or facebook.com/warsawpubliclibrary. The library is located at 310 E. Main St., Warsaw.

NORTH WEBSTER COMMUNITY CENTER

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• Yoga classes, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $5/class, first class free. • Cardio drumming, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Saturday. $5/class or $40/punch card. For updates or to check virtual events, call 574.834.1600 or visit nwcommunitycenter.org or facebook.com/nwcommunitycenter. The community center is located at 301 N. Main St., North Webster. WAGON WHEEL CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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• Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” various times, June 2 through 11. $40/adults, $35/seniors (60+), $20/students (13 through college), $15 children (12 and under). • “Summer Tykes” conservatory workshop, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 6-10. Children grades 1-2 learn story-theater and fun crafts and put on a performance for family and friends. Register at wagonwheelcenter.org/classes. • “Legally Blonde,” various times, June 16 through 25. $40/adults, $35/seniors (60+), $20/students (13 through college), $15 children (12 and under). • Theater workshop for grades 5-7, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayFriday, June 20-25. Students learn acting, voice, movement exercises, culminating in performance on Wagon Wheel stage. Register at wagonwheelcenter.org/classes. • Musical theater workshop for grades 8-12, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 29 through July 9. Students will produce a full-length Broadway musical in 11 days, ending with final production of play on Wagon Wheel stage for family and friends. Register at wagonwheelcenter.org/ classes. • Lerner and Loewe’s “Brigadoon,” various times, June 30 through July 9. $40/adults, $35/seniors (60+), $20/students (13 through college), $15 children (12 and under).

ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKETS

• Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, 301 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday (through Sept. 3). 574.457.2693, syracusein.org

• Brower Park, 105 E. Market St., Pierceton. 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday (through September). 574.797.3033, piercetonchamber.com • Center Street (between Buffalo and Lake streets), Warsaw. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. 574.265.7774, warsawcdc.org

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