County Events
Kosciusko County
Calendar of Events by Ray Balogh
Do YOU have an upcoming event? Great! We’re happy to share the news. Email event information to our pal Ray, at: rbalogh@the-papers.com. Please send information at least six weeks prior to the scheduled event. He’ll be happy to hear from you!
Note: Every effort is made to ensure accuracy to events listed. As schedules sometimes change—and particularly due to developments with the COVID-19 virus—please confirm details prior to attending.
Monday, April 20, Paint with Carl Mosher, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Painting workshop for ages 15 and older. $20 covers cost of instruction, acrylic paint and supplies to complete an 11”x14” canvas.
WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, April 22, Make It Take It Crafts: Wool Nesting Suet Cages, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Fill a suet cage with repurposed wood felt pieces to help birds build their nests. Registration required.
Friday, April 3, Lake City Piecemakers Quilt Club, 9:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Learn new stitches and blocks. All skill levels welcome. Monday, April 6, Rachel Kruger Needle Felted Bunny, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Learn how to make needle felted bunnies. $20 due at registration. Wednesday, April 8, Tech Tutor, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. One-on-one help with tablets, computers, e-readers, phones. Monday, April 13, Cookbook Club, 11 a.m.-noon. Monthly club to learn new recipes and share favorites. April’s topic: “CityThemed Recipes.”
Friday, April 24, Five Sneaky Causes of Weight Gain & Keeping a Healthy Weight, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Learn about pitfalls and how to maintain a healthy weight. Registration encouraged. Wednesday, April 29, Tech Tutor, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. One-on-one help with tablets, computers, e-readers, phones. Classes are free except as otherwise noted. 310 E. Main St., Warsaw. 574.267.6011, warsawlibrary.org
Tuesday, April 14, Hypertension, noon-1 p.m. Learn about hypertension and how to treat it. Presenter: Jennifer Hoover. Sponsored by Walgreens Pharmacy. Registration required.
NORTH WEBSTER COMMUNITY CENTER
Wednesday, April 15, Sewing Station, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Bring your project, questions, troubles for help on sewing projects. Sewing machines and tools provided.
Cardio-Pilates on the Ball classes, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Thursday. Instructor Norma Monik. First class free, thereafter $5/class or $40/12-class punch card
Thursday, April 16, Chair Yoga, 11 a.m.-noon. Videos will guide participants through gentle and gently challenging workouts.
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Yoga classes, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays. Instructor Norma Monik. $5/ session
301 N. Main St., North Webster. 574.834.1600, nwcommunitycenter.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 4 EASTER EGG HUNT
Lakeside Park, 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse. Syracuse Knights of Columbus Council annual Easter egg hunt for children fifth grade and under. Photos with the Easter bunny, lunch, other activities in the Syracuse Community Center. Rain date April 11. Hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. sharp. Free admission. 574.457.5296
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 SYMPHONY OF THE LAKES POPS CONCERT
Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Concert celebrating Ludwig von Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Artist Christi Ziebarth will paint live on stage during music selections. 7 p.m. $10. 574.267.8041, wagonwheelcenter.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 EARTH DAY 15K RUN AND 5K RUN/WALK
Green Earth Multisport, 1009 E. Canal St., Winona Lake. Support Earth Day with a run/ walk along Winona Lake Trails, past Grace College and along Winona Lake. Chip timed, awards for age groups and overall male and female. Registration 7:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m., race starts at 9 a.m. Free. 574.306.2004, visitkosciuskocounty.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 23 “AN EVENING WITH ELIZABETH SMART”
Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Elizabeth Smart tells her inspiring story of courage, forgiveness and triumph over trauma. Sponsored by CASA of Kosciusko County, Baker’s Youth Club and Joe’s Kids. 6 p.m.9 p.m. Free. 574.372.2401, visitkosciuskocounty.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 “LYRICAL PURSUIT: WIN, LOSE OR DIE”
Wagon Wheel Theatre, 2515 E. Center St., Warsaw. Murder mystery with audience participation. Great for individuals or for an office team building event. Call ahead for wheelchair accessible seating. 7:30 p.m. $20/person, $150/ team of eight. 574.267.8041, wagonwheelcenter.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 25 HEART & SOLE 5K AND 1-MILE SPLATTER DASH
Winona Lake Park Department, 1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake. Run the 5K or get splashed with colorful powder paint on the 1-mile walk/run. Hosted by Joe’s Kids. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. $30/participant. 574.376.2316, visitkosciuskocounty.org
