EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Please join us Saturday, May 23 in Columbian Park for a FREE live performance by Bluewater Kings Band at the Memorial Island Amphitheater! Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Us! 

What better way to kick off the start of the summer season?? Memorial Day weekend in Columbian Park brings pedal boat rides, train rides, the kickoff to extended summer zoo hours, and of course, weather-permitting, opening day for Tropicanoe Cove!! 

Utilize the fixed-amphitheater seating OR bring lawn chairs, blankets, and pack a picnic to enjoy an afternoon of live music surrounded by the beautiful sights and sounds of Columbian Park. Can't wait to see you there

Take a listen to their music today: https://bit.ly/432vfjN

Join us for the opening of our latest exhibit, featuring a mixture of printmaking, photography, and sculpture by Lori Brubaker. The work in Rooted stems from a fascination with how interconnected nature is and how vital that connection is for survival.

Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres—generously provided by the Art League—as you mingle with fellow art lovers. Be among the first to experience this exciting show, then head outside for an outdoor concert starting at 7:30 PM!

Join Us for Arni’s Dine to Donate!

Support NAMI by dining at Arni’s Market Square! When you dine in or order carryout on Wednesday May 20th, 20% of your order will be donated back to NAMI.

How It Works:

Visit Arni’s at Market Square-Lafayette.

Bring your flyer or show it on your phone when you order.

Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause!

Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Location: 2200 Elmwood Avenue - Lafayette

Time: 5:00-8:00PM

Spread the word, bring your friends, and let’s raise some dough for a good cause!

Join the Summer Reading Club at TCPL! 

Stop by any TCPL branch to sign up and kick off your summer of reading! Learn how to set goals, earn prizes, and discover all the exciting programs happening at your library this season.

Whether you're a kid, teen, or adult, there's a club just for you—so everyone can join in the fun! Plus, you’ll receive a small prize just for signing up.

Pick out your first great read of the summer and get started on your reading adventure today!

We can’t wait to see you at the library!

Our four great library branches are: Holman, Klondike, Wea Prairie and Wyandotte!  

Join us for the Summer Movie Night Series presented by FBi Buildings! 

Doors: 8PM

Film Screening at Dusk

Food Trucks and Free Popcorn! 

Website: https://tippecanoecountyamphitheater.com/event/summer-movie-night-series-the-goonies/

Admission is FREE 

Instead of a ticket, guests are asked to bring a donation to support local nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families throughout Tippecanoe County. Your generosity helps make a meaningful impact right here in our community. 

Accepted Donation Items: 

We gladly accept new or gently used items, including: 

• Non-perishable food items (canned goods, boxed meals, pasta, rice, cereal) 

• Clothing (seasonally appropriate) 

• Personal care & hygiene items (toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene products) 

• Household essentials (paper products, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent) 

• Children’s & family items (diapers, wipes, school supplies) 

️ Your donation serves as your ticket to the event. 

Presenting Sponsor

-FBi Buildings 

Gold Sponsors

-BK Management

-Centier Bank

Silver Sponsors

-Black Sparrow

-The Eleventh House 

Bronze Sponsors

-Midwest Rentals

-J.R. Kelly Company 

-Greyhouse & The Lobby by Greyhouse

Want to grow delicious vegetables but have a small garden or no garden?

Want to grow salads in winter?

Discover easy tips to grow your own beautiful healthy vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers in pots and containers all year.

Learn the best varieties for container growing, fertilizer, potting mix, and more!

Space is limited. Registration is required.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ADAC28A6F4C07-63675374-great

Kathryn Reeves is a retired Purdue University Professor of Art and an award winning artist and photographer. She also taught in the College of Design at Iowa State University and worked as a garden designer with a landscape architect. Mike Hathaway retired as Assistant Director of Purdue University Galleries in 2020. He is an expert photographer and compost maker. Kathryn and Mike have been Master Gardeners for 10 years and do container garden demonstrations at Purdue’s annual Spring Fest. Together they grow flowers and vegetables indoors and outdoors year round.

This program is for Adults 18+

Class 55 Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo

Thursday, May 14, 2026: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds

1406 Teal Rd, Lafayette, IN 47905

Class 55 presents their capstone project as a gift to Greater Lafayette. The

Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo brings people together to partner with

nonprofit organizations and strengthen our community.

Check out our website for more information: https://www.lafayettevolunteerexpo.org/

Mark your calendars. Indiana’s 2026 Free Fishing Days are almost here - May 10, June 6–7, and Sept. 26. 

On these days, Indiana residents can fish any public waters in the Hoosier state, no license or trout/salmon stamp are needed. It’s the perfect chance to try out fishing or get back out on the water if you’ve been away. Already have a license? Bring someone new and share the fun! Learn more at: on.IN.gov/freefish

Learn the art of handmade paper making using recycled materials with AmeriCorps fellows Miranda and Varya!

Space is limited. Registration is required.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448ADAC28A6F4C07-63710753-paper

This program is for Teens and Adults 13+

This is a free program offered by the West Lafayette Public Library. Free parking available in our garage. WLPL library cards are free for all residents of Tippecanoe County.

Join us in the Creativity Suite to learn how to do small repairs to clothing using needle and thread. See a demonstration of our new sewing machine! Attendees will learn simple techniques with needle and thread to repair their clothing items while promoting sustainability and hands-on creativity. Bring an item you think needs some repair and let’s see if we can fix it. No experience required. 

Join us at the Tippecanoe County Health Department Central office for our monthly Public Meeting, or join through teams link if you're unable to attend in person.

Join the Drug-Free Coalition on May 6th from 4:00–5:00 PM as we congratulate the Emerging Leaders Student Cohort, a group of eleven high school and college-aged students, who will present the work they have completed over the past several months. The event will also include the presentation of their scholarship awards.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21561472802637?p=LwhBOCME7zcXSAdI49

Meeting ID: 215 614 728 026 37

Passcode: fn2HZ7Mn

FREE Haircuts & Beard Trims

Giving back to our community

Our students will be offering FREE haircuts and beard trims at the LUM office on:

May 5th

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

This is a great opportunity for anyone in need of a fresh cut and a confidence boost. No appointments needed—just stop by!

We’re so proud of our students for using their skills to serve our community.

#CommunityCare #GiveBack #FutureStylists #freehaircuts

 Advocacy 101 Webinar 

Curious about recovery advocacy in mental health and addictions? This introductory webinar explores the history, purpose, and impact of recovery advocacy—and how you can take action.

 Learn key milestones in the recovery advocacy movement

 Understand the power of community engagement

 Gain practical, grassroots advocacy strategies you can use right away

 No cost to attend

 1 CEU available

 Registration required- https://mhai.givevirtuous.org/Event/advocacy-101-april-29th-2026

Homelessness has tripled in five years in our community. Come to this (free) lunch at First Christian Church Lafayette, IN this Sunday at noon to learn about resources and services to address it.

Join Forest Academy on April 18 from 5–8 PM at Camp Sycamore Valley for Rooted in Resilience—an evening designed to help children build confidence, find calm, and strengthen connection through hands-on outdoor experiences, just as our students do every day. With activities for ages 3–16, this free community event invites families to explore, reflect, and grow together. Come experience the power of nature, community, and meaningful moments. Register today and bring a friend.  https://form.jotform.com/ForestAcademy/rooted-in-resilience

The 2nd Annual Spring Author Fair is going to be on Saturday, April 18th, from 1-4pm at the Holman Branch Library, 627 South Street, Lafayette, in Meeting Rooms A & B. Come meet local authors, browse their books, listen to them share about their titles, what they are working on, or listen to them read from their works. We hope to see you there!

Conquering Mountains Together’s Founder: Sheady Kyle will be presenting her new book! Come support your fellow DFC partner and the other local authors!

While the kids get shrunk on screen, your art gets shrunk in real life!

Join us for Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and a Shrinky Dink craft that turns big ideas into tiny keepsakes.

Grades 7th – 12th

208 West Columbia Street, West Lafayette, Public Library

Dear Community Partners,

The Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County will be hosting an Opioid Emergency Funding Training on April 14th from 9:30–10:30 AM. This time frame is for NEW agencies only.

Completion of this training allows your agency to apply for emergency/crisis funding through the opioid settlement funds when an urgent need arises for those directly or indirectly effected by OUD.

During the training, we will review:

• What qualifies as an emergency or crisis request

• How to complete the application process

• Required documentation and next steps

Please note: Any individual who plans to submit an emergency funding application on behalf of their agency must attend this training.

If your agency has not previously completed this training and would like to participate, please reply to this email and include:

• The name(s) of those attending

• Whether you would prefer to attend in person at the Downtown Public Library or virtually

The final training format (in-person or virtual) will be determined based on responses.

If your agency has already completed this training in Quarter 1, Quarter 2, or both, no action is needed at this time. I will be reaching out soon with additional details.

Thank you for the work you do to support individuals and families in our community.

Please join us in celebrating eARTh Day: AIR! This community Earth Day event explores the importance of air through science, art, music, and environmental discovery.

The event will take place Saturday, April 11, from 11AM to 3PM at the Haan Museum of Indiana Art and is free and open to the public.

This year’s theme, Air, highlights the invisible forces that shape life on Earth—from atmosphere and climate to breath, sound, and the movement of wildlife across landscapes.

The celebration is co-sponsored by the Haan Museum of Indiana Art, Purdue University’s HIFI Lab at the John Martinson Honors College, Silver House at JMHC, the Purdue Institute for a Sustainable Future, and the City of Lafayette.

Visitors will experience a lively afternoon of activities across the museum grounds and sculpture garden, including:

- Live music on the garden stage

- Hands-on science and art activities for children

- Interactive exhibits and research demonstrations

- Nature and sculpture garden tours

- Community games and sustainability displays

- A presentation of the region’s State of Sustainability report

Researchers from Purdue’s HIFI Lab will also share how scientists study the environment by observing patterns in the atmosphere, soundscapes, and biodiversity, helping communities better understand and protect natural systems.

Set within the museum’s historic mansion and outdoor sculpture garden, eARTh Day: AIR invites families, students, and community members to celebrate Earth Day through curiosity, creativity, and shared discovery.

For questions about the event, contact Kristen Bellisario at kbellisa@purdue.edu.

Spring Celebration is springtime fun for the whole family! This FREE event features games, crafts, food trucks, live DJ, and egg hunts* for kids of all ages! Visit with Melvin the McAllister Bunny. PLUS peruse and shop at the McAllister Market!

Join us April 11 from 11 am - 2 pm for games, crafts, food trucks, live DJ, and egg hunts for kids of all ages.

We can’t wait to see you there!

General Information

Date: April 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: McAllister Recreation Center

Fee: Free!

What is the meaning of life? How do I find purpose? How do I discern my mission in life? 

On April 11th, join us for a powerful day of teaching and conversation as we explore these questions together.

Morning Session (Adults) | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Afternoon Session (Students) | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Lunch provided 1:00 – 1:30 PM with childcare available for the morning session.

Check out this video for a sampling: https://youtu.be/PGq3iSZM0Z4

This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Register here: https://forms.gle/kxFkZZN3krYnGCxu7

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