Events and happenings - Dubois County Free Press, Inc. (2024)

The Precious Blood Parish will host its annual picnic this Sunday, August 18, at the Precious Blood Church in Jasper. Festivities kick off at 10:00 a.m. This year’s event features a range of activities and attractions for all ages–homemade quilts, a country store, a silent auction, a basket raffle, games for kids and adults, a…

The Ferdinand Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. StoryWalk:We are happy to announce that we now have a StoryWalk at Ferdinand’s 18thStreet Park. Nora Welp made it happen as her Eagle Scout Project. Basically, the StoryWalk begins on the trail close to the Tri-County YMCA. Pages from a picture book…

State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) encourage families with students who have disabilities to apply for Indiana’s Education Scholarship Account before the Sept. 1 deadline. Bartels said the program provides monetary scholarships to students with disabilities that can be used toward educational resources to best meet their learning needs. Funds can be…

The Compton for Progress campaign for State Representative, District 74, is having a “Building the Party” meet and greet at the Santa Claus Brewing Co. Indiana 162, Santa Claus, IN, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CT. The Erik Hurt campaign will be represented by some of his staffers; Bob…

Join the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center and Purdue Extension with partners USDA NRCS and IDNR on August 17th as we cover the many aspects of managing ponds and lakes at theSIPAC Pond Management Field Day. Topics covered will include pond construction and maintenance, fish species and stocking, vegetation identification and management, and aquaculture appropriate…

The Dubois County Museum announces these scheduled upcoming programs for August. Strassenfest items are on display from August 1-4 and until August 11. Saturday, August 10- Storytime at 10:30 a.m. with Carrie Holdsworth. The theme is “We all Scream for Ice Cream”. Creating excitement for our 25th Anniversary celebration on August 25. Stories, activities and…

Back by popular demand and sporting a new name, Tea with Teddy and Me (formerly Teddy Bear Tea) will be held at the Dubois County Museum at 2704 N. Newton Street on Saturday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. New, enthusiastic organizers promise a morning for girls and boys ages 3 to 9 years…

The Jasper Park and Recreation Department offers field trips and group tours free of charge with four locations within walking distance to the Riverwalk, shelter houses, and Lion’s Park. Educational experiences are offered with hands-on learning. Climb aboard the Spirit of Jasper Train and tour the depot. Tour the Jasper City Mill for a working…

The Office of Hispanic and Latino Ministry at Saint Meinrad will present a retreat called Permanezcan Youth Retreat for Hispanic high school-age youth on August 30 to September 1, 2024, at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad . The retreat’s theme, “Who do you say that I am?” calls us to discover…

Prepare for an evening you won’t forget as Mentors for Youth proudly presents Howl at the Moon, a fundraiser set to take place on October 4th, 2024, at River Centre. This unique event promises an unforgettable night filled with incredible food, lively dancing, and, most notably, a thrilling dueling piano performance by Howl2Go. Howl at…

The Women Empowering Women group will host a panel discussion: The Power of Mentorship on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.(Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for networking) at the Fairfield Inn and Suites, 333 River Centre Landing in Jasper. Join us to listen to our panel, Kim Messmer, Sandy Cave, and…

In 1986, Congress enacted the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (also known as the Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act, or SARA). The law provides for emergency response planning to cope with the accidental release of toxic chemicals into the air, land and/or water. To carry out the provisions of this law, the Dubois County…

Dubois County Community Foundation is proud to announce this year’s scholarship recipients, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements and dedication to community involvement. Over $200,000 in total scholarships was awarded this year. These awards are funded by approximately 40 scholarship endowments established by local donors. The Community Foundation’s scholarship program aims to broaden opportunities and increase…

Jasper – A minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week is recommended. Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, which is why Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers a variety of fitness classes for people of all ages. All classes are held at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West…

Local physician Dr. Richard Moss has publishedThe Empire of Eunuchs: How the Republican Party Betrayed America. The bookdescribes the failure of Republicans to confront the Left and the Democrat Party from a conservative, America-first perspective. Rather than challenge the vicious Left and meet sword with sword, Republicans have cowered, ran for cover, or even worse,…

For programs that require registration, register on the event calendar at jdcpl.us or call 812-482-2712 Family Storytime- Tuesdays beginning Aug. 13th at 10am Genealogy Help Desk- Tuesdays– 10am-4pm Study & Chill for Teens- Wednesdays – 3:30pm-5pm Teens and tweens are invited to come and do their homework/study in a safe environment with dedicated space just…

The annual Heartland events are fast approaching, and we are calling on enthusiastic volunteers to join us in making this year’s event a memorable success. The kid’s fun run will kick off the weekend on Friday, September 20, with the half marathon, 5K, & team challenge taking place Saturday, September 21, in Jasper. Volunteering for…

Indiana’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has opened the final public comment periods for proposed changes to Indiana’s deer hunting and river otter trapping rules before members vote on final adoption. Public comments can be submitted atIN.gov/nrc/rules/rulemaking-docketvia the “Submit Comments Here” link in the Rulemaking Docket for the Deer Hunting Amendment Proposal and River Otter Trapping…

The Dubois County Republican Headquarters, located at 506 Jackson Street in Jasper, will be open to the public during the Jasper Strassenfest.The schedule will be: The Headquarters is on the parade route. The Dubois County Republican Party Headquarters is the source of printed materials on the American Republic, The American Political System, Voting and information…

Fulda–The annual St. Boniface Parish Summer Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time on the church grounds at Fulda. Here are some of the activities that patrons can enjoy at this annual event: Summer Picnic Activities:Games and entertainment for all ages will be available throughout…

Enjoy a wine tasting and indulge in chocolates from Chocolate Bliss onboard the Spirit of Jasper Train. A chocolate, wine and dine ride is set for Saturday, August 24 from 6:00 ro 8:30 p.m. Dinner will also be served on the train. Climb on board to enjoy a climate-controlled train, comfortable seating, and a cash…

Tours and demonstrations will take place during the Strassenfest on Saturday, August 3 at the Alexander Schoolhouse, Jasper City Mill, Schaeffer Barn, and Spirit of Jasper Train. The Alexander One-Room Schoolhouse will be open for tours starting at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. A special movie, Banished into Paradise, will be played on repeat from…

Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is the program for you. Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as…

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, IN, will host an in-person and virtual On the Hill 5K walk/run on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Registration is now open for the event. Registration is $20 per person before September 1, and $25 after. Children ages 17 and under are $10 each before September 1, and $15 after. All…

The Dubois County Solid Waste District is sponsoring our annual Agriculture Recycling Day on Wednesday, July 31 from 8:00 am til 12 noon. Dubois County farmers and land managers are invited to bring their empty, triple rinsed pesticide containers (with lids off) to be recycled. Last year approximately 2900 containers were recycled during this event….

The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages and abilities can sign up…

The Spencer County Democratic Party will host its annual summer Fish Fry on Sunday, July 28th, at the Spencer County Youth and Community Center in Chrisney. Special invited guests as of press time include Terry Goodin, candidate for Indiana Lt. Governor; Erik Hurt, candidate for 8th District U.S. Representative; Bob Compton, candidate for State Representative…

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery will host an exhibit of photographs by Glenn DeBona. The exhibit titled “Life in Shadows and Light: The Photography of Glenn DeBona” will run from July 22, 2024, until August 29, 2024. DeBona was born in New York City in 1930 and had a long career in television advertising. Since…

The Veterans Administration Van sponsored by the local DAV Chapter#77 needs volunteer drivers. No CDL license is needed, but volunteer drivers do need to pass a physical and a background check. Transportation for testing is provided and done at the Robley Rex VA Hospital in Louisville. If you want to become a volunteer driver to…