Your guide to community events in and around the area
Your guide to community events in and around the areaMonthly
Muffins with the Mayor! Join Mayor Judy Sheets at the Core (950 S. Maish Rd. Frankfort, In) the 2nd Tuesday Monthly at 8:30am. Hear about the ongoing updates of Frankfort, as well as, voicing your own concerns directly with the Mayor herself.
The Friends of the Public Library proudly presents the 2025 Concert Series. This years Concert series consist of:
“Bleu Django” Friday, May 16 @ 7:30pm; “Emily Ann Thompson” Friday, September 12 @ 7:30 pm; “Wells, Wells, & Wainscott” (Jason Wells, Gibson Wells and Hunter Wainscott) Friday, November 14 @ 7:30pm. Season tickets will go on sale January 20th may be purchased by calling 765-654-8746 or by visiting the Frankfort Library.
The Clinton County 4-H Council is selling flowers! Reach out to the Extension Office to place your order. All proceeds benefit the youth involved in Clinton County 4-H. Geraniums: pink-red-white $2 for a single plant; $25 per flat (15 plants per flat); hanging baskets $25.
Petunias: pink- purple- red- white- yellow $2 for a single plant; $25 per flat (18 plants per flat). Cash or checks made payable to : Clinton County 4-H Council. Orders can be emailed to 4hclintoncounty@gmail.com; call 765-659-6380 ext. 1810 or stop by the CC Extension office at 1111 S. Jackson ST. Frankfort between 8am-4pm. Money will be due by April 25th at the extension office.
April
Pack 338 Cub Scouts will be having a Chili Dinner Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30pm. The dinner will be held at St. Mathews United Methodist Church in Frankfort, Indiana (1951 Wilshire Dr.). Bowls are $5 and Unlimited $8. There will also be Hotdogs available for $2 each and a bake goods auction.
2025 Hoosierland TV April 16-Baseball Frankfort vs Lebanon at Lebanon -6pm
CSI: Jerusalem-A Medical Examination of the Crucifixion. A physician’s analysis of the events of the Christ’s Passion including a life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin and first century Roman artifacts. Presented by Dr. Charles Dietzen on April 18, 2025 -6:30pm at the Kirklin Christian Church.
Carroll County Chamber is hosting the 2025 State of the City, County and Towns Luncheon on Friday, April 18 beginning at 11:30am at the Wabash and Erie Canal Park (1030 North Washington Street, Delphi). The luncheon will be from 11:30am-12pm with presentation going from 12pm-1pm. Speakers will be Carroll County Council President Paul Rider and Delphi Mayor Kamron Yates alongside reports from Flora, Camden, Burlington and Yeoman. Tickets are $15 for chamber members and $20 for non-chamber members. Community member should RSVP by calling 765-564-6757 or on line at carrollcountychamber.com by April 14 to guarantee their spot.
2025 Hoosierland TV April 19 -Softball Frankfort vs Clinton Prairie at Clinton Prairie -10am
The Bridge, Kirklin Hoosier4-H, and Kirklin FD/EMS present the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt! Ages 0-12 are welcome on Saturday April 19, 2025 at the Kirklin Town Park (North Perry Street-Kirklin, Indiana). The Easter Egg hunt will begin at 11am. Patrons are asked to bring one canned or non-perishable food item for the local food pantry.
Lebanon Easter Egg Hunt-Saturday, April 19 at the Memorial Park. There will be 3 age groups-2-4, 5-7 &8-10. The first group will start at 10:30am with the other group following immediately after. * There will also be a special needs hunt that will start at 9:30am.
2025 Hoosierland TV April 22 -Softball Clinton Central vs Rossville at Rossville -5pm
Join Andy Robertson to learn more about the Clinton County Cemetery Commission and their plans for the future on April 22 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Frankfort Community Public Library in the lower level meeting room. This is a free event. Registration is requested but not required to attend. Mr. Robertson acts as the president of the commission as well as the sexton of St. Paul Cemetery, which is located in Forest township. For more information, contact Jill Garrison at 765-654-8746 ext. 1137 or jgarrison@myfcpl.org
Join the Clinton Central Band and the Angry Donkey on April 23 for-Dine to Donate Benefit.Part of the proceeds will go to the Clinton Central Band to help support their wonderful program!
The 17th Annual Women’s Celebration Luncheon of Carroll County hosted by the Chamber of Commerce will be on Wednesday, May 7 at 10am. Reservation are due by April 23.
Open House Schedule for 2025 at Camp Cullom’s Prairie Grass Observatory! All open houses begin after sunset. Park east of Nature Center. Friday April 25, May 31, June 21, July 25 & 26 -Star Party, August 22, September 20, and October 25- Chili Supper. The Observatory is located at 6815 W. County Rd. 200 N. Frankfort, Indiana.
Annual Clinton Central FFA Banquet will take place April 25- door open at 6pm. Enter through new athletic entrance.
APRIL IS AUTISM MONTH, join The Autism Support Group for the Walk-a-mile for Autism Awareness ~Acceptance. Saturday, April 26th at 3pm. Walk will begin at TPA Park Shelter #1.
The Clinton County Autism Support Group is celebrating 10 years this year and would like to give medals to the first 100 finishers of the walk, BUT THEY NEED YOUR HELP! Medals are $400. If you are willing to donate to help purchase the medals, no donation is too big or too small. Please send donations via:
Paypal @gena0474
Venmo @Gena0474
Please put AUTISM in the comments.
If you would like to mail a check you can do so at: CCASG c/o Gena Carson 360 S Broad Way, Frankfort, IN 46041
| The 111th annual Thorntown High School Alumni Banquet will be gathering again on Saturday, May 10th at the Thorntown Elementary School gym. All THS attendees are welcome whether a graduate or not. Guests are also welcome. Our theme this year is ‘Honoring our Thorntown schools’. Doors open at 10:00am. Tables will be provided to display any school memorabilia you may want to bring. Also self-guided tour to see the schools new updates. Lunch at Noon. Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 30. Fee$20.00 for lunch. Payments may be made in advance at the Thorntown library. For Inquires call 317–430–2125 |
May
Boone County Chamber Night- Thursday, May 1 at 7pm- The First Annual Battle of the Banks! at the Farmers Bank FieldHouse, For more information go to info-boonechamber.org
Lasagna Supper will be served at the Union Baptist Church (8280 E. Co. Td. 800N) Forest, Indiana on May 3 from 5pm-7pm. Enjoy Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and a dessert. This is a free will offering. Dine-in or Carry-out
2025 Hoosierland TV May 8 -Baseball Clinton Prairie vs Clinton Central at Clinton Central -5pm
An Invitation from The Friends of the Frankfort Public Library-Force Majeure: Indiana Disasters. This event will take place May 9, 2025. Schedule of events: 3:30pm- Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame writer, author, and Purdue University historian John Norberg. 4:30pm- WILO Radio Russ Kaspar will present historical extreme weather radio recordings and video footage collected throughout many years of reporting. 5:30pm- Award-winning author Janis Thorton will discuss the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Palm Sunday tornados. 6:30pm- The National Weather Service and Sam Lashley will share experiences covering the weather and changes in meteorological technology. 7:15pm Indiana Storm Chasers will share exciting video footage and photos from live storm chasing as well as engaging in lifesaving e\weather information.
Healthy Communities of Clinton County presents The United Way for Clinton County 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, May 10 at 10am in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual 5K run/walk will be at Prairie creek Park, Frankfort Indiana. This year will be their 7th time hosting this race! It is open to anyone who wants to end the silence surrounding mental health and spread the word that it’s okay to not be okay. All donations and profits made will be donated to the Buck Up Foundation and other mental health organizations to give back to mental health awareness. In addition, T-shirts are available for purchase as you register, and you have the opportunity to donate directly to this cause. Not only will you get exercise at this event, but also enjoy the available vendors, prizes, games, food, and LOTS of giveaways! This event is in direct partnership with the Buck Up Foundation. Registration is $5 and will end on May 4th. Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=140936&eventId=885132
2025 Hoosierland TV May 14 -Baseball Clinton Prairie vs Rossville at Rossville-5pm
2025 Hoosierland TV TBA May 19-23 Baseball/Softball HHC Tournaments
Join Coach Kids of Clinton County’s 2025 Fundraising Gala on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 6pm-10pm at Arborwood by Shoups. Doors will open at 6pm. There will be Heavy Hors d’ oeuvres and Desserts, Entertainment by Midnight Red Eye, Awards Ceremony, Silent Auction, & Hat creating Station by Busy Bee Stitches. Cost is $25 per person. For tickets and reservations call 654-8812. Attire is Semi Formal/Cocktail
June
Boone County Chamber Golf Outing will be on June 4 at the Ulen Country Club. Contact the Boone County Chamber for more information.
The Wacky Quacky Duck Derby Jeep Show will be at the TPA Park on Thursday, June 12 from 5pm-7pm. This will be a great time for everyone. Come vote for the best decorated Jeep, enjoy games and contest, buy a duck in the race and eat dinner from local food trucks. Register your Jeep today! Questions: 765-659-6063.
Kirklin Main Street Art Fair is set for June 14 from 10am-4pm. They are looking for artists. Contact Kirklin Main Street at 765-620-1493
On Wednesday, June 18, join the United Way for Clinton County at Sapphire Bay for the 3rd annual Wacky Quacky Duck Derby! Purchase a duck for a chance to win a 1st place $1000 cash prize!
There will also be prizes for 2nd and 3rd places. 1 Duck-$10, 6 Ducks-$50, 12 Ducks- $100, 24 Ducks-$200. Be sure to text the word QUACK to 53-555 to purchase your duck!
Planning is underway for the 2025 Kirk’s Crossing Festival, and they are in need of vendors for Friday June 27th and Saturday June 28th for set up at the Kirklin Town Park. They are looking for any and all types of vendors to make our festival bigger and better than ever. There will be no Main Street market this year during the festival, so they would like to invite and encourage anyone wanting to set up a booth that weekend to please contact them to reserve your spot at the park! If you or someone you know may be interested, please email rob.hickson@gmail.com.
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