Community Events

Frankfort Main Street is inviting everyone to participate in their Annual Trick-or-Treat on the Square on Wednesday, October 31, from 5:30-7 p.m.Churches, organizations, businesses and citizens are invited to come out and participate. All community members are welcome to come out, park their cars, fill their vehicle trunks with goodies and give them out to the children as they walk by. For more information, contact Kim Stevens at 765-654-4081.

 

The Paul Philippe Resource Center has announced its schedule of events for the remainder of the year: Friday, November 16 — Amish Tacos, leave at 4 p.m., OYO; Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 — Closed; Tuesday, November 27 — Bus to TPA Park for Soup/Lights, OYO; Thursday, November 29 — Bus to TPA Park for Soup/Lights, OYO; Friday, December 7 — Living Nativity, Lafayette, leave 5:45 p.m.; Friday, December 14 — Christmas Pitch-In Ham Lunch. For more information, call 659-4060.

 

The following events are coming up at the Delphi Opera House: Saturday, November 3 — New Odyssey (3 Guys – 30 Instruments), 7:30 p.m.; Friday, November 9 — Joe Peters and Michael Kelsey; November 16-18 — A Christmas Story by humorist Jean Shepherd. Tickets and details: www.delphioperahouse.org or call 765-564-4300.

 

Frankfort Covenant Academy invites you to its 15th Annual All You Can Eat Soup Supper and Auction on Thursday, November 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the 4-H Building, 1701 South Jackson Street, Frankfort. Cost is $8 ($9 at the door) for ages 11 and up, ages 5-10 is $6 ($7 at the door) and ages 4-and-under are free. Individuals can dine in or carry out (carry out limited to three bowls per ticket). Live auction begins at 6 p.m. For tickets, call 765-654-7420.

 

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 2029 S. State Road 39, will hold a Soup Supper on Friday, Nov. 2, from 4:30-7 p.m. Donations will be used for holiday gift baskets for the community. Carry out or eat-in-meal includes soups, breads and desserts.

 

The Frankfort Community Public Library is holding a Genealogy Workshop in the Earl J. Culver Genealogy Area on Friday, November 2, from 5-9 p.m. The workshop is free, but normal fees for printing and copying apply. You can register online at myfcpl.org/calendar, by phone at 765-654-8746, or in person. Registration is required.

 

The Clinton County Fairgrounds Winter Storage Program is scheduled for Saturday, November 3 beginning at 8 a.m. Reservation are not accepted as entry is on a first come-first served basis. The charge is $10 for each foot in length for each item stored. The date for owners to retrieve their equipment will be Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 8 a.m. For more information, call 659-6306.

 

The Mulberry Baseball/Softball League Community Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 3, from 7:30-11 a.m. in the Large Conference Room of the Mulberry Health and Retirement Home. This event is a free-will donation and all proceeds will go to new equipment and field development for the upcoming 2019 season. Menu will include pancakes, sausage gravy and biscuits and scrambled eggs.

 

The 11th Annual Hills Baptist Church Dinner will be held Saturday, November 3, at Hills Baptist Church in Kirklin from 4-7 p.m. This is a dinner to benefit the ‘Fuel Fund’ at Hills and it includes Jim’s Famous Pork Loins, sides, a drink and homemade desserts. Tickets are $8 in advance and $9 at the door. Kids 7-and-under are free. Carry out will be available. For more information, directions or tickets, call Jim or Brenda at 317-758-6262 or 317-402-5594, Pastor Charles at 765-480-1648 and Dave or Barb at 317-758-5640.

 

Union Baptist Church at 8280 E. County Road 800 North, Forest, is having a Pulled Pork Barbecue Supper on Saturday, November 3, from 5-7 p.m. Menu will include pulled pork/pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, cheese potatoes, slaw, dessert and drink. Cost is $8 for adults, children age 5-12 are $5 and children 5-and-under are free. Tickets are pre-sale or at the door. Pre-sale tickets are available from church members or by calling 765-776-7103. Carry out will be available.

 

West Point United Methodist Church, 4923 Monroe Street, West Point, is having its Smorgasbord and Bazaar on Sunday, November 4, from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, children ages 6-12, is $5 and children under age 5 are free.

 

Everyone is invited to join fellow Republicans on Election Night, Tuesday, November 6, to watch the returns come in. They will be gathering at the Neighborhood Center beginning at 6 p.m.

 

The Friends of the Frankfort Library are having their 38th Annual Fine Art Exhibition and Sale, Ebb and Flow, on November 9-11 at the Frankfort Community Public Library. The exhibit showcases over 80 local and regional artists in a variety of mediums. The opening reception is Friday, November 9, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The show is open to the public on Saturday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, November 11, from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 654-8746 or go to myfcpl.org.

 

The Sheridan First Christian Church will host its annual Noodle Dinner and Cookie Bazaar on Saturday, November 10, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Located at 107 W. Third Street, the menu includes chicken and noodles, beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade butterhorn rolls, salads and desserts. They will have a variety of homemade cookies for sale at $5 per pound. Carryout is available and the church is handicap accessible. This is a freewill offering event.

 

Phi Beta Psi is having its Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tipton 4-H Building, 1200 S. Main St., Tipton. Admission is $2 and kids 10 and under are free. There is going to be food and drink, gifts, a chicken and noodle lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a photographer with a Christmas backdrop, and kids can come see Santa. The first 150 shoppers get a free tote bag.

 

The Harrison Bands Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the William Henry Harrison High School in West Lafayette. This event will feature all handmade arts and crafts, baked good and Harvest Cafe serving breakfast items, lunch items and snacks all in time for the holidays. This is a fundraiser for the high school band program.

 

Caregivers Companion in Lafayette is hosting a retreat for caregivers on Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Franciscan Community Education Center, 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette. This retreat is for those who are caring for a loved one and who need some extra encouragement and support in their journey. There will be a couple of inspiring talks, music, time for prayer/reflection and lunch. There is a $10 registration fee. For more information, call 765-423-1879.

 

Milner Community Health Care, Inc. is having its annual Bake and Craft Auction on Saturday, November 20, at 7 p.m. in the Activity Center at Milner. All proceeds will go to enhance activities for their residents. For more information, contact Lisa Waye or Mandy Murray at 765-379-2112.

 

The Holiday Festival of Lights at TPA Park will run from 6-9 p.m. nightly from November 23 until January 1. Santa will make his appearance on December 1 when “Santa Comes to Town” after the Christmas Parade. For more information, contact the Parks Department at 659-3422.

 

Events going on in Frankfort, Clinton County and North Central Indiana during 2018: December 1 — Frankfort Christmas Parade, Downtown Frankfort, 3 p.m.; December 1-24 — Frankfort Celebration of Lights at TPA Park; December 1-2 — Purdue Christmas Show; December 7 — Kokomo First Friday Holiday Celebration & Downtown Lighting; December 31 — Kokomo New Year’s Eve Celebration.