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* Step back in time at the 59th Annual Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour at Spring Mill State Park!. Join the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Tri Kappa on Saturday, September 19th, from 4 to 9 p.m., as Spring Mill’s historic Pioneer Village comes alive with the sights and sounds of the mid-1800s. Enjoy pioneer crafts and demonstrations, live musical entertainment, and costumed interpreters throughout the village. Food and concessions will also be available in the Carriage House. And don’t forget to bring a flashlight! The village tour is free, with regular park admission of seven dollars for Indiana vehicles and fifteen dollars for out-of-state vehicles. Celebrate a Mitchell tradition dating back to 1967—the 59th Annual Tri Kappa Candlelight Tour, September 19th at Spring Mill State Park!
* Help keep Patoka Lake beautiful by joining the annual Patoka Lake Watershed Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 26th, as part of National Public Lands Day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers Office on North Cuzco Road in Dubois. Volunteers will receive cleanup supplies and be assigned areas to collect trash and recyclables. Everyone is invited back at 11 a.m. for a free fish fry, door prizes, and goodie bags. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and long pants. Since 2008, more than 2,000 volunteers have helped remove nearly 25 tons of litter from the Patoka Lake watershed. Join the effort and help keep this natural treasure clean for generations to come.
* The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is offering free well water testing through its 2026 Groundwater Monitoring Network. If you rely on a private well, you may qualify to have your water tested at no cost. Officials say the program helps homeowners better understand their drinking water, while also improving groundwater data across the state. To learn more or apply, visit idem.IN.gov That’s idem.IN.gov
* The Orleans Town Crew will collect yard waste, grass clippings, small twigs, garden waste, shrubbery trimmings, which is placed at curb provided they are marked container of sorts that does not weigh more than 50 pounds. Small tree limbs, branches will be collected at curbside if they are reasonably stacked with the base pointing toward the street and only if they have been cut into four-foot lengths and not larger than 3 “ in diameter. Larger tree limbs, tree stumps and tree trunks will NOT be collected by the street employees. Residents may take those type of items to the town lake area and placed on the brush pile located there by accessing a key at the town office. Limbs and yard debris may be dropped off at the town lake. NO treated or painted lumber allowed. The Town Superintendent will have the final say on what is allowed to be collected. For more information or to schedule a pick-up residents may contact the Orleans Town Offices during regular business hours M-F 812 865 2539; or via email: orleanstownhall@townoforleans.org
* Stop The Bleed. In emergency situations, the help given by an immediate responder can often make the difference between life and death, even before professional rescuers arrive. Deaconess Memorial Medical Center’s Ambulance and Trauma Services is offering “Stop The Bleed®”. This informational program focuses on the immediate response to bleeding, recognizing life-threatening bleeding, and appropriate ways to stop the bleeding. For more information and scheduling contact Sarah.Schneider2@deaconess.com
* Change the Life You Live: Diabetes Program. Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering, “Change the Life you Live: Diabetes.” These classes offer the opportunity to achieve optimal health while living with diabetes. The classes are facilitated by Certified Diabetes Educators who teach participants how to control their diabetes using medication, self-monitoring, nutrition, and physical activity. A variety of classes are offered beginning with Diabetes Pathways, which is a baseline class for those newly diagnosed with diabetes. Following the completion of Diabetes Pathways, additional classes are offered for a more personalized curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 812-996-0521.
* “Wednesday Weight Checks for Baby”. Deaconess Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s lactation consultants are offering free walk-in, infant weight checks on Wednesdays except the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9-11 a.m. Weight checks will be held in the First Level Conference Room. Enter the main entrance of the hospital and stop at the information desk. Signs will be posted directing you to the appropriate location (across from outpatient lab). Lactation consults will also be available by appointment if needed. Call 812-996-0383
* Free HIV and Hepatitis C testing every Monday from 1PM-4PM at IU Health, Paoli Hospital, in the Professional Building No Appt. recquired, more information call 723-7573
October 1st - October 15th
* October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Orange County Health Department invites you to Hope in Bloom, a special breast cancer awareness event. Join them Friday, October 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Paoli High School for a day of education focused on breast cancer prevention and honoring survivors in our community. There’ll also be food, goodies for attendees, a bounce house for the kids, and chances to win prizes. Come together for stronger people and brighter tomorrows. To register for Hope in Bloom, call 812-723-7112
* Orleans, it’s time to clean up, fix up and spruce up!. The Fall Orleans Town-Wide Clean Sweep is October 5th through the 10th. Residents are encouraged to mow lots, pick up trash and litter, freshen landscaped areas, and add some colorful fall décor. A large dumpster will be available at the Town Garage for discarded items. The Town Crew will also make curbside pickups, but items must be out no later than noon Thursday, October 8th. For more information, contact Orleans Town Hall at 812-865-2539. Let’s work together and make Orleans shine this fall!
* Have a child in grades K through 12? Come discover what 4-H has to offer at the Orange County 4-H Kickoff, Monday, October 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Orange County Community Center! Open enrollment begins October 1st, and 4-H offers hands-on opportunities in agriculture, STEM, arts, community service, animal science, photography, and much more. This year, build your board and build your year! Choose your projects, experiences, clubs, leadership opportunities, friendships, and even a new challenge or two. And help Paint the Nation Green for National 4-H Week! Wear a green hat, shirt, face paint—anything green! Join us Monday, October 5th, from 6 to 8 at the Orange County Community Center and see how 4-H helps young people become Beyond Ready!
* Classic cars, fall fun, and a great day in downtown Orleans!. The Annual Orleans Fall Fun Fest Car Show rolls into historic Congress Square Saturday, October 10th!. Registration begins at 11 A.M., with the show running from noon until 4. Entry is just 15 dollars. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful cars, great food, live music, kids’ activities, and plenty of Fall Fun Fest excitement! That’s Saturday, October 10th, at historic Congress Square in Orleans. For more information, contact Mike Harkness at 812-653-1648. Shine ’em up and show ’em off at the Orleans Fall Fun Fest Car Show!
* Get ready to move, compete, and connect at the TRX Ignite Games, coming October 10th! Challenge yourself in a day built around strength, endurance, teamwork—and plenty of fun. Compete in Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, or Over-50 divisions. Registration is $25 per person or $40 for a team of two, and the winning team takes home a $100 cash prize! Plus, check out vendors including Recharge and Deaconess, with more to come. Same moves—bigger possibilities! TRX Ignite Games, October 10th. Scan the QR code on the event flyer to sign up and ignite your potential! sign up here: https://events.sweatpals.com/60026f61
October 16th - October 31st
* Get ready to show off your Halloween spirit! The Community Club of Dubois is hosting its 2026 House Decorating Contest in Dubois, Indiana!. Decorate your home, then submit a photo or video of your Halloween display by October 25th! Entries will compete in three categories: Best Theme, Scariest, and Most Creative, with two prizes awarded in each category! Submit your entry through the Community Club of Dubois Facebook page, or text 812-309-2011. Be sure to include your address and contact information. Winners will be announced October 30th! So get those pumpkins glowing and those spooky decorations showing! It's Halloween in Dubois!
* Get ready, Martin County—the world-famous Harlem Wizards are coming to town!. On Friday, October 23rd, the Wizards take on the Martin County Marvels at the Shoals High School Gym for an unforgettable night of basketball, comedy, amazing tricks, and family fun! Doors open at 6 p.m., with game time at 7pm Bring the whole family and come see the Harlem Wizards turn basketball into a show you won’t forget! Tickets are available now at the Harlem Wizards website https://harlemwizards.com Tickets, 10.00 student and general admission, also reserved and courtside plus tickets available at 20.00 and 40.00 The Harlem Wizards versus the Martin County Marvels—October 23rd at Shoals High School!
* Hey, Orange County—get ready to HOWL!. Join us Saturday, October 24th, from 10 to 3 at the Orange County Community Center for the HOWL-o-ween Benefit supporting the Orange County Humane Society! Bring the whole family for food trucks, local vendors, children’s activities, a HUGE silent auction, and a live painting by Alana Judah!. Come have some fun, shop local, and help support animals in need. That’s the HOWL-o-ween Benefit, Saturday, October 24th, 10 to 3 at the Orange County Community Center. For vendor information, call Jenny Wellman at 812-569-0794. Come out and HOWL for a great cause!
* Get ready for some spooky Halloween fun in Dubois, Indiana!. The Dubois Halloween Parade is happening Saturday, October 31st, at the Northeast Dubois Intermediate School Gym! Treat handouts and a photo booth begin at 6, followed by costume contest judging at 6:30! There are two age groups, birth through five, and six and older, with prizes for the ugliest, prettiest, most original, and funniest costumes! The parade kicks off at 7, followed by trick-or-treating! So grab your costumes, bring the kids, and join the Halloween fun! That's Saturday, October 31st, at the Northeast Dubois Intermediate School Gym!
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