The Victory Chapel at 196 Lewis Smith Road in Frankfort is a having a Revival through March 17. On March 11-16, Prayer for Revival is at 6 p.m. and Evening Service is at 7 p.m. On March 17, Sunday School will be at 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Evening Worship. For more information, call Pastor James Barnard at 317-448-0057 or Associate Pastor Jim Meek at 317-498-0847.
The St. Mary’s Catholic Church Annual Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry will be every Friday during Lent until April 19 from 4:30-7 at Muller Hall, 600 St. Mary’s Ave., Frankfort. The public is welcome and carry out is available. Cost is $10 for adults and kids 12 and under are $5. Menu consists of Alaskan Pollock Fish (second available), baked potato or fries, slaw, dinner roll and dessert. For more information, contact Jim Guckien at 765-659-3824 or Scott Laird at 765-242-9210.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the following locations in March: Thursday, March 21 — First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 352 W. Clinton St., Frankfort, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals of all blood types — especially type O — are asked to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The AARP Tax Aide program is offering free assistance for low to moderate income and elderly taxpayers. Most returns are e-filed and all volunteers assisting with taxes are certified preparers. Tax assistance is available in Harmony Hall at Wesley Manor each Wednesday through April 10 by appointment. Call 656-2111 to schedule an appointment between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tax assistance is also available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and continuing through April 11 at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center.
The following events are coming up at the Delphi Opera House: Friday, March 15 — April Verch Band; Thursday, March 21 — French Horn and Piano Recital Featuring Technical Sergeant Gerald L. Welker. Principal Horn with the United States Air Force Academy Band; Saturday, April 6 — Josh Howard, Kevin Hathaway and Al Rossi play Classic Rock from five decades specializing in harmony vocals. Tickets and details: www.delphioperahouse.org or call 765-564-4300.
The Rossville First Financial Bank located at 358 W. Main St., Rossville will host a pet event Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 15 during normal business hours. This donation drive will benefit the Loving Heart Animal Shelter and the many animals that can use the support. Donations needed include Science Diet dog and cat food, cat litter, office supplies, cleaning supplies and any other pet necessities.
The Walton Public Library announces its schedule of events for March: Tuesday, March 12 through Friday, March 15 — Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room; Saturday, March 16 — Friends of the Library Book Sale $1 a Bag, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Community Room; Wednesday, March 20 — Sharon Stump, Dealing with Grief, 9 a.m. in the Community Room; Wednesday, March 27 — United Way Community Conversations, 8 a.m. in the Community Room. For more information, call 574-626-2234.
Feeding the Flock, a free Community Lunch, will be held on the second Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting March 12 at the Walton Christian Church, 101 W. Bishop St., Walton. Enter through door #6 on the north side. For more information, call 574-626-2320.
Harry’s Music Down Under returns on Thursday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. with local artist Mike Flowers. This event will take place in Harry’s Coffee Bar, located in the lower level of the Frankfort Community Public Library. .The event is free, but donations to the artist are appreciated. The coffee bar will be open. Flowers performs a variety of folk and country music on his guitar. He lives in Colfax where he is a pastor.
A Free Will Donation Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 6:30-10:30 a.m. at the Michigan Township Volunteer Fire Department in Michigantown. Menu will consist of biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, pancakes, orange juice, coffee and white milk.
An Oven Steak Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Side Christian Church, 201 E. Markland Ave., Kokomo. This will also include a silent auction. Cost is $8 and includes steak, potatoes, green beans, roll and drink. Pie is available for $1 a piece. Dine out, carry out and delivery available. For more information, call 765-457-9357.
The Sheridan First Christian Church will hold its annual Spring Smorgasbord on Saturday, March 16, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Located at 107 W. Third St., the menu includes chicken pot pie with gravy, baked ham, meat lasagna, fresh salads and vegetables, homemade butterhorn rolls and delicious desserts. A freewill offering will be collected that benefits local missions. The church is handicap accessible.
The Kokomo Amateur Radio Club and Howard County Department of Emergency Management will be hosting the annual Skywarn Severe Weather Seminar. If you desire to learn how to assist and participate in severe weather spotting, then this training session is for you. The seminar will be presented by the National Weather Service on Saturday, March 16, at 9 a.m. at Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Berkley Road, Kokomo. Please enter through the main entrance located on the south side of the building facing Lincoln Road. This seminar is free for all ages. For more information, contact Howard County Department of Emergency Management at 765-456-2242.
Habitat for Humanity of Kokomo is seeking some volunteers from their build on Saturday, March 16. The build is located at 1404 Belvidere Dr., Kokomo and will start at 8 a.m., weather permitting. Lunch will be provided. For more information, updates and sign-up, visit www.HabitatKokomo.com.
D. Andrew Robertson will teach a class entitled ‘Finding Your Irish Roots’ at the Frankfort Community Public Library on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. in the Lower Level Meeting Room.The cost of the class is $2 and registration is required. To register, call 765-654-8746, visit myfcpl.org/calendar or stop by the library.
The Haan Museum in Lafayette will be holding ‘A Day at the Fair’ on Saturday, March 23. They will celebrating the 115th anniversary of the St. Louis World’s Fair. There will be three different events: 10 a.m. to noon: Fair Food, Music and More; 1-4 p.m.: Tours of the Haan Museum; and 6:30-8 p.m.: World’s Fair Guest Speaker Mike Truax. Each event is $10. For more information, call 765-742-6449 or visit www.haanmuseum.org.
The Frankfort Community Public Library announces the next Teen Lock-In which will feature an evening of gaming and snacks. Join the Library for a night of video, board, and role-play gaming. The Gaming Lock-In will be at the Library on Saturday, March 23, from 5-8 p.m. Check-in for the event will take at the Edge, the Library’s Teen Department. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to attend and join the gaming fun. All attendees must present a permission slip signed by parent or guardian. This is a free event and registration is preferred. For more information, contact Rachel at 765-654-8746 or email [email protected].
The Community Schools of Frankfort Kindergarten Registration will be held on Tuesday, April 2. Three times will be offered throughout the day at 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. Those attending should bring your child, birth certificate, record of immunizations and proof of residency which can be rental agreement, lease, mortgage, deed or purchase agreement or a current utility bill that includes the property address and the parent’s name.
Clinton Central Elementary is preparing for its Early Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round-Up. Students who will be 4 by August 1, 2019, are eligible to enroll in the Early Kindergarten Program on April 2. The Early Kindergarten fee scheduled will be available at round-up. Students who will be 5 by August 1, 2019, are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten on April 4. Call the school office at 765-249-2244 to schedule an appointment for round-up day.
Clinton Prairie Elementary will be holding a meeting for parents of kindergarten students on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. This meeting is for parents only. Prospective kindergarten students must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2019. Kindergarten screening will be held Monday, April 15, from 8:20 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Visit the Clinton Prairie Elementary website at el.clintonprairie.com to complete a form to tell us about your prospective student. For more information, contact Clarice Good at 765-654-4473 or [email protected].
The Purdue Women’s Japanese Choir will be performing on Tuesday, April 9, at Wesley Manor. The schedule is as follows: 10:30-10:45 a.m.: Performance for Wesley Manor residents @ Chapel; Noon to 12:20 p.m.: Join Kiwanis @Social Room; 12:30-12:55 p.m.: Performance for Kiwanis and Guests @ Chapel.
Russiaville Community Outreach is sponsoring the Russiaville Health and Information Fair on Wednesday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jeff Stout Community Center. There are a total of 17 vendors that have signed up so far. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for some fun classes such as basket making, quilting, wood carving, iPhone set up and usage and basic computer/internet usage. This event is free and food is available for purchase. For more information, contact Mary Ann Shuck at Russiaville Community Outreach.
The Clinton County Chamber of Commerce and Frankfort Main Street Casino Night will be held Saturday, April 12, at Arborwood from 6:30-11 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include heavy appetizers, $50 in casino chips, music and much more. Reserve today by e-mailing Jason at [email protected].
Union Baptist Church, located at 8280 E. County Road 800 North, Forest, is having a Lasagna Supper on Saturday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. Menu includes lasagna, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drink. Cost is $8 for adults, children ages 5-12 are $5 and children under 5 are free. Carry-out is available.
Frankfort High School Auxiliary gymnasium is the site for the Third Annual Walk-A-Mile for Autism on Saturday, April 13, from 1-3 p.m. There is no cost for the event. You are asked to bring a table, chair and your materials. For more information, contact event coordinator Gena Carson at 765-650-1220.
First Evangelical Presbyterian Church Easter Services at 352 W. Clinton St. Maunday Thursday service is April 18 at 7 p.m. with communion. Sunrise Easter service is April 21 at 7 a.m. at TPA Park. Easter Services is April 21 at 9 and 11 a.m. at FEPC with breakfast served in between.
The Esophageal Cancer Memory Walk will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at the large picnic pavilion at TPA Park. For more information, contact Jean Warren at 317-432-4425.
The Stepping on Stigma 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, May 11. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. There will be free family activities, prizes, food and participate in the 5K. For more information, contact Kathy Martin at 765-659-6063.
The Send Silence Packing exhibit will be at the Clinton County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This exhibit has traveled the country for more than a decade to end the silence that surrounds mental health and suicide and connect visitors with resources for support and action. This campaign has only one stop in the Midwest and it is in Frankfort. For more information, contact Healthy Communities of Clinton County Coalition at 765-659-6063.
The following is a schedule of Special Events in Frankfort and Clinton County for 2019: March 16 — 3rd Annual Women’s Expo at Frankfort Library, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; April 9 — Kaspar Media Points of Light Volunteer Fair, 4-7 p.m.; June 8 — Kirklin Art & Antique Fair; July 4 — Fourth of July Celebration, TPA Park; July 13-20 — Clinton County Fair; July 26-27 — Frankfort Hot Dog Festival; August 23-24 — Rossville Summer’s End Festival; September 25 — Kaspar Media Senior Fair October 12 — Frankfort Oktoberfest; November 22-January 1 — Christmas Celebration of Lights, Frankfort.