Calendar of Events

Note: Every effort is made to ensure accuracy to events listed. As schedules sometimes change, please confirm details prior to attending. by Ray Balogh

Email event information to our pal Ray, at: rbalogh@the-papers.com. He’ll be happy to hear from you!

WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY

(Please call ahead to confirm in-person activities) Story Time on Facebook, 11 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Virtual story time for children. Friends of the Library Meeting, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2. Learn more about FOL projects and community involvement. Public is invited.

Emporium Bookstore, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 28. All proceeds go toward supporting the library. Paint with Carl Mosher, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16. For ages 15 and older. $25 fee covers cost of instruction, acrylic paint, and supplies to complete an 11-inch-by-14-inch canvas. Registration required. Kids Minecraft, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Play Minecraft Education Edition on a library device or bring your own. Blooming Art, 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18. Get creative with your garden. Available on library’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Children’s program. Nutrition Series, 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23. Online presentation by registered dietitian Sue Delagrange. Topic: “Fight Inflammation.” Registration required. Teen Minecraft Club, 4 p.m.5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31. Play Minecraft Education Edition on library computers, Playstation or Xbox. For grades six through 12 only. 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 PUBLIC LIBRARY

(Please call ahead to confirm in-person activities) Smithsonian Waterways Exhibit, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Exhibit on display through Saturday, Aug. 7. Learn what an individual can do to improve water quality. Free admission. Knit 2 Crochet 2 Class, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3. Join other yarn crafters to work on projects. Free admission, but bring your own knitting supplies.

the Watershed Program, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5. Features Phillip Anderson from ReThink, IUPUI, and Indiana Humanities Speakers Bureau. Free admission. Fisheries In Our Lakes Program, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. Features Matthew Linn from Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Free admission. Adult Craft Class, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Make a fun and easy craft. Free admission, all supplies will be provided. Preregistration required; sign up at circulation desk or call 574.834.7122. Let’s Move Dance Exercise Class, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 19, 26. Free admission. For updates or to check virtual events, call 574.834.7122 or visit nweb.lib.in.us or the library’s Facebook page. The library is located at 110 E. North St., North Webster.

NORTH WEBSTER COMMUNITY CENTER

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Pickleball, 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, also 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, gym or outside (weather permitting). $3/ session. For adults. Yoga Classes, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, North Wing. Instructor: Norma Monik. $5/session. Cardio Drumming, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, North Wing. Instructor: Carol Simmons. $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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“Pride and Prejudice,” July 28Aug. 1, Aug. 3-7. “Nunsense,” Aug. 11-15. 17-21. For performance times, ticket prices and other information, call 574.267.8041 or visit wagonwheelcenter.org or facebook.com/wagonwheel. The center is located at 2515 E. Center St., Warsaw.

WAWASEE AREA CONSERVANCY EDUCATION CENTER

Agricultural Tour, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug 4. Tour Anderson Farms in Noble County and discover the important relationship between agriculture and our lakes. Free admission, preregistration required at pam@wacf.com. Lake Canoe Trips, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 13. An unforgettable trip down the headwaters to Lake Wawasee. Sign up at aldotcam@gmail.com. Cruise, 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Hop aboard the S.S. Lillypad for a cruise around Lake Wawasee and discover how you can help keep our lakes clean. $20/ person. Reservations required at 574.457.4549 or info@wacf.com. For more information, contact pam@wacf.com. 574.457.4549, wacf.com, facebook.com/ wawaseeconservancy. The education center is located at 11586 SR 13, Syracuse. BOAT-IN WORSHIP (SUNDAYS THROUGH SEPT. 5)

Lake Wawasee: offshore and on shoreline at Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road, Syracuse. Attendees may board the S.S. Lillypad behind The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, by 7:30 a.m. for transportation to the service. Complimentary pastry, coffee and orange juice will be served. Shoreline attendees may bring their own chairs or blankets. 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Sponsored by Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association. 574.457.4446 Webster Lake: Epworth Forest Conference and Retreat Center, 8531 E. Epworth Forest Road, North Webster. Sponsored by North Webster United Methodist Church. 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. 574.834.2871, northwebsterumc.org Dewart Lake, Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. Sponsored by Dewart Lake Community Friends Church. 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. 574.529.0687, dewartlakefriends.org. Tippecanoe Lake: Patona Bay, 2 EMS T33B Lane, Leesburg. Sponsored by Leesburg United Methodist Church. 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. 574.453.4703, myleesburgumc.com

TUESDAY, AUG. 3

Travel to Peru to see the 7 Pillars Nature Preserve. 10 a.m. For more information, email pam@wacf.com. SATURDAY, AUG. 7

FRIDAY, AUG. 27

Enjoy this Film Festival— a collection of personal phone videos of folks having fun on the water or around their home. Free admission. Pickwick Theater, 108 W. Main St., Syracuse. 10 a.m.- noon. For more info, email mknecht@chqw.org.

SATURDAY, AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28

Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, 301 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Locally grown produce, flowers, baked goods, and art. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 574.265.7774, facebook.com/ syracusefarmersmarket SATURDAY, AUG. 7, 14, 21, 28

Center Street in front of the courthouse, downtown Warsaw. Produce, baked goods, artisan goods and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 574.265.7774, facebook.com/ koscountyfarmersandartisanmarket SATURDAY, AUG. 14

Downtown Winona Lake. Participating shops will have special offers throughout the day. 574.268.9888, villageatwinona. com or facebook.com/ villageatwinona Uptown Syracuse. Street fair, sponsored by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. Free admission. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. 574.457.5637, renea@swchamber.com, swchamber.com

SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Brower Park and Old Train Depot, Pierceton. Craft and food vendors, tomato baking and eating contests, agricultural art show, live music, kids' area, 5K run/walk. Free admission. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 574.797.3033, piercetonchamber.com SATURDAY, AUG. 28

Downtown Winona Lake. Craft and art booths, kids’ activities, cardboard boat regatta, food vendors. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 574.268.9888, villageatwinona.com

The Leppert grandchildren, submitted by John Leppert.