Community Events

 

The Community Schools of Frankfort announces its Kindergarten Registration will be held on Tuesday, April 3. Three times will be offered throughout the day at your home school (Blue Ridge Primary or Suncrest Elementary). Morning session is 8:30-10 a.m.; afternoon session is noon to 2 p.m.; and evening session is 5-7 p.m. Individuals needs to bring their child, birth certificate, record of immunizations and proof of residency.

 

Clinton Central Elementary is preparing for its annual Early Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup. Students who will be age 4 by August 1 are eligible to enroll in Early Kindergarten program on April 3. Students who will be age 5 by August 1 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten on April 5. Please call the school office at 249-2244 to schedule an appointment for Round Up Day. Please allow 20 minutes for your appointment when you come. A birth certificate and immunization record will be required that day. Appointments will be scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.

 

Clinton Prairie Elementary will be holding a meeting for parents and prospective kindergarten students on Tuesday, April 10, at  6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Prospective kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before August 1. Kindergarten screening will be held Tuesday, April 17, by appointment. Please visit the Clinton Prairie Elementary website: el.clintonprairie.com to complete a form to tell us about your prospective student. Any questions, contact Mrs. Good at 765-654-4473 or [email protected].

 

The Colfax Historical Society needs your help. We hope you will consider donating to this newly formed organization to make the purchase of the historic Rosenberger Building a reality. Charter lifetime memberships start at $100 per individual and annual memberships start at $15. No donation is too large or small to help us reach our goal. Donations can be mailed to the Colfax Historical Society, P.O. Box 308, Colfax, IN 46035. Please make checks payable to Colfax Historical Society. For more information, call 765-324-2915.

 

The AARP Tax Aide Program is offering free assistance for low to moderate income and elderly. Most return are electronically filed and all volunteers assisting with taxes must pass a test to be certified preparers. Tax assistance at Wesley Manor is by appointment only. Call 656-2111 to schedule and appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax counselors will be available for appointments each Wednesday and Thursday during February. Beginning in March, appointments will be on Wednesdays only through April 11. Beginning March 1, tax assistance will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays only and continuing through April 12 at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center. No appointment is needed.

 

The Clinton County Family YMCA is having a grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new Youth Room on Monday, February 12, from 4-6 p.m. at the YMCA, 950 S. Maish Rd. Ribbon cutting is set for 4 p.m.

 

Anoka United Methodist Church, 300 South at Highway 35, south of Logansport, is having a Fat Tuesday Pancake and Sausage Supper from 4:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13. This event will benefit the Bashor Children’s Home.

 

Wesley Manor invites all residents of Clinton County, their family and the public to join them for their Sweetheart Candlelight Dinner on Friday, February 16. Reservations are available for 4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Enjoy an elegant candlelight meal with entertainment for only $22 per person. Call 765-656-2107 for reservations.

 

The Frankfort Community Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $1,000 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of the classic novel ‘Frankenstein.’ More than 60 other communities will be reading the book as part of ‘One State/One Story: Frankenstein.’ Frankfort Community Public Library will host at least three community programs tied to the book during 2018, including a book discussion.’One State/One Story: Frankenstein kicks off Saturday, February 17, from 1-3 p.m. with the Monster Bash, which is a party open to all ages and will feature several stations. Attendees may pick up a copy of ‘Frankenstein’ sign up for future activities.

 

The inaugural Frankfort Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, in the Frankfort High School Auditorium. There will also be a presentation prior to the start of the varsity boys’ basketball game that evening Case Arena. A reception will be held in the hallway outside the auditorium following the induction ceremony.

 

Clinton County Democratic Chairman Mark Newhart has announced the U.S. House 4th District Democratic Forum has been rescheduled for Monday, February 19, at the Clinton Prairie High School Auditorium. The event will start at 6 p.m. with a meet and greet. The actual forum will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Questions for candidates can be sent in advance to [email protected]. Those interested in attending need to enter Door 15 in back of the school.

 

The Clinton County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 22, at the 4-H Building on the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Guest speaker will be Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. Tickets are $25.

 

Clinton Prairie High School will be inducting four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, February 23. The induction ceremony will take place at halftime of the varsity basketball game between the Gophers and Western Boone.

 

Zonta Club of Frankfort is having its 25th Annual Chicken Noodle Supper and Country Store on Saturday, March 3, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the 4-H Building on the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $9 for adults, children age 4-12 are $5 and those under are free.

 

Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition is partnering with the Clinton County Fair Council and Buck Up Foundation (Brayton Cooper’s Family) to hold the First Annual Stepping on Stigma Mental Health Awareness 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. Isaac Rudd will also be doing a benefit concert for the Buck Up Foundation at this free event.

 

The Living Stone Church in Rossville is sponsoring a Backpack Dash 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in the Bennett Room, 50 E. North St., Rossville. Cost is $20 for adults, child is $15 prior to May 1. Group discounts of $5 per registration for four or more registering together using the promo code 4theKids. Award, door prizes and a hot breakfast following the race. Register at www.itsyourrace.com.

 

The TPA Park Youth Trout Tournament will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17 at the Golf Course Pond in TPA Park. There are four different age categories for youths up to age 16. Registration cost, including T-shirt, is $22. Registration deadline is 3 p.m. on March 9. For more information, call 659-3422.

 

The following is a list of events going on in Frankfort and Clinton County during 2018: February 10 — Fire and Ice Festival in downtown Frankfort, noon to 8 p.m.; February 17 — Bid and Save Radio Auction on WILO, 9 a.m.; April 17 — Points of Light Volunteer Fair, 4-7 p.m.; July 7-15 — Clinton County & 4-H Fair; July 27-28 — Hot Dog Festival in downtown Frankfort; August 24-25 — Summer’s End Festival at Rossville Town Park; September 26 — Senior Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; October 13 — Frankfort Oktoberfest; December 1-24 — Frankfort Celebration of Lights.

 

The following is a list of events going on in areas which border Frankfort and Clinton County during 2018: April 7-8 — 27th Annual Pow-Wow in Lebanon; April 28 — Flower & Garden Show of Carroll County in Flora; April 28 — Garden Expo at Lafayette Fairgrounds; May 5-6 — Boone County Treasure Hunt; May 12 — Brick Street Market in downtown Zionsville; May 19 — The Greatest Spectacle in Tasting at Grounds of Bona Vista Programs in Kokomo; June 1 — Kokomo Strawberry Festival; June 1-3 — Russiaville Summer Fest; June 2-3 — Mel Kenyon Classic in Lebanon; June 8-10 — Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival; June 9 — Kokomo RibFest; June 16 — Taste of Tippecanoe County at Downtown Riverfront in Lafayette; June 16 — Dancing in the Streetfest Car Show in Delphi; June 28-30 — Haynes Apperson Festival in Kokomo; July 7-8 — Canal Days in Delphi; July 9-14 — Howard County Fair in Greentown; July 21-27 — Boone County 4-H Fair at Fairgrounds in Lebanon; July 21-28 — Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair at Fairgrounds in Lafayette; August (To Be Determined) — Kokomo Burger Fest; August 4 — Zionsville Street Dance on Main Street; August 8-11 — 163rd Annual Old Settlers Festival on Historic Downtown Square in Delphi August 9-12 — Mid-America Thrashing & Antique, Inc. in Tipton; August 16-19 — Winding Creek Bluegrass Festival in Russiaville; August 17-19 — Elwood Glass Festival at Callaway Park; August 18-19 — 36th Annual Traditional Fall Pow-Wow in Lebanon; August 25 — Indiana Bacon Festival of Carroll County in Delphi; September 6-8— Tipton County Pork Festival; September 7-8 — Darlington Fish Fry & Festival on Main Street; September 7-9 — Zionsville Lions Club 65th Annual Fall Festival at Lions Park; September 8 — St. Boniface Germanfest in Lafayette; September 14 — Boone Flavor Fest in Whitestown; September 14-15 — Back to the Fifties Festival in Lebanon; September 14-16 — Burlington Fall Festival; September 15-16 — Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster Living History Encampment in Kokomo; September 22-23 — Boone County Treasure Hunt; September 23 — Art on The Wabash at Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette; September 28-29 — Ouibache Music Festival in West Lafayette; September 28-30 — Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown; October 6 — Moonlight Madness in Flora; October 6 — The Sunshine Festival in Lebanon; October 6-7 — Feast of the Hunters’ Moon in West Lafayette; October 20, 27 and 31 — Haunted Adams Mill in Cutler; November 24 – December 23 — Zionsville Christmas in the Village; November 24 – December 30 — Christmas at the Seiberling in Kokomo; December 1-2 — Purdue Christmas Show; December 7 — Kokomo First Friday Holiday Celebration & Downtown Lighting; December 31 — Kokomo New Year’s Eve Celebration.

 

The following is a list of events going on in areas near Frankfort and Clinton County during 2018: Feb. 16-25 — Indianapolis Boat Sport & Travel Show at State Fairgrounds; Feb. 22-25 — Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo at State Fairgrounds; April 28 — Apple Blossom Fest 5K 7 Bike Ride in Peru; May 12 — Living History at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru; May 18-20 — Mayberry in the Midwest at Downtown Square in Danville; May 19 — Walton May Day Festival; May 26 — Ride Around the Reservoir in Peru; May 27 – August 26 — Summer Sundown Music Series at Little Turtle Waterway Plaza in Logansport; June 1 – August 31 — Circus Hall of Fame in Peru; June 7-10 — Cole Porter Festival in Peru; June 9 — Two Rivers Music Festival in Logansport; June 24-30 — Miami County 4-H Fair at Fairgrounds in Peru; July 4 — July 4th Celebration at Maconaquah Park in Peru; July 8-14 — Cass County 4-H Fair at Fairgrounds in Logansport; July 14-21 — Circus City Festival in Peru; July 15-21 — Hendricks County 4-H Fair at Fairgrounds in Danville; July 27-29 — Hoosier Heritage Festival at Fairgrounds in Peru; August 3-19 — Indiana State Fair at State Fairgrounds & Event Center in Indianapolis; August 4 — Grissom AIr Museum Warbird Cruise-In in Peru; August 25-26 — Miami Days at the Pillars in Peru; September 15 — Art on the Avenue at Little Turtle Waterway Plaza in Logansport; October 12-21 — Parke County Covered Bridge Festival; October 13 — McClure’s Orchard & Winery Fall Fest in Peru; November 4, 9-10 — Richard Quigley Jazz Fest and Richard Quigley Jazz Jam Fest at Peru High School; November 10-12 — World War I Centennial Commemoration & Rememberance at Miami County Courthouse and Grissom Air Museum; November 14 — Downtown Peru Christmas Open House; November 23 — Light Up Logansport Parade; November 23 – December 26 — Christmas in the Park at Spencer Park in Logansport.