Every Week

Sundays

•The Bethlehem Baptist Church, San Pierre, announces it is offering Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. (CST), in addition to Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. (CST). Pastor Tod Masters along with the congregation welcomes all to come. For more information call 219-843-8233.

Mondays

•Genealogy Help is offered from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac.
•After School "Be Creative" runs from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac. For more information, call 574-946-3432.
•Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., at the Methodist Church in Winamac. For information, call 574-946-3735 or 574-946-4096.
•Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Methodist Church, Winamac.

Tuesdays

•Toddler Time is offered at 10 a.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac.
•The Winamac Kiwanis Club meets at 12 noon, at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
•After School Craft or Movie begins at 4 p.m. For more information, call 574-946-3432.
•After School Game Night begins at 4 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Medaryville. For more information, call 219-843-3021.

Wednesdays

•Knitting Circle begins at 1:30 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Medaryville. Learn to knit and socialize. For more information, call 219-843-3021.
•A Pokémon League is offered at 4 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac. For more information call 574-946-3432.
• Free Open Gym is offered at Eastern Pulaski Elementary School for adults. Adult Volleyball runs from 6 to 9 p.m., in the cafeteria; and Adult Basketball fruns from 6:45 to 9 p.m., in the gym
• Winamac Assembly of God Church invites families to join in the free Soup and Sandwich Nights at 6:30 p.m. in conjunction with youth night and the adult Purpose Driven Bible study at the church at 557 W. 11th St., Winamac. For more information, call 574-946-4338.

Thursdays

•After School Family Game Night runs from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public LIbrary, Winamac. For more information, call 574-946-3432.
•Toddler Time is offered from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Pulaski County Public Library, Medaryville. For more information please call 219-843-3021.

Fridays

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Saturdays

•Storytime at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac and Medaryville begins at 10 a.m.

This Month

Sunday, March 14

•Pulaski County ABATE will meet at 5 p.m., at the South 40 restaurant, Winamac. For more info, call 225-2068.

Wednesday, March 17

•Senior Citizens are invited to attend a “Prime Time” meal at 12 noon, at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene for fellowship with those from all denominations of churches. A free-will offering will be taken. Brief programs will sometimes follow the meals.
•Pulaski Memorial Hospital's Cardiopulmonary Department will host an Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. to help celebrate Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week. If you or someone you love suffers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or other lung diseases that may compromise your ability to perform daily living activities or hampers your quality of life, now is the time to stop by and get more information about the PMH Pulmonary Rehab Program. You will receive educational information about our Pulmonary Rehab program as well as receive free screenings, door prizes and refreshments.

Saturday, March 20

•The Bread of Life Food Pantry will be open from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at the Winamac Assembly of God Church, 557 W. 11th St. This food distribution is to help supplement the needs of those within the county who have been impacted economically and/or who have special needs. Food donations will also be accepted at this time. For more information, call 946-4338.

Monday, March 22

•The Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold its spring South Bend Chocolate Sale, today and Tuesday (March 23) from 8 am to 5 pm in the hospital lobby just in time for Easter candy.
•The Friends of Pleasant View Rest Home will meet at 6 p.m., at the Winamac library. All are welcome.

Tuesday, March 23

•Hickory Creek, Winamac, will serve a Senior Lunch at 11 a.m. All community senior citizens are welcome to attend. Call 946-6143 to make reservations or for more information.
•The Friends of the Panhandle Pathway will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Municipal Building conference room, on SR 14 West, Winamac. All interested in the project are welcome to attend. Call 946-4267 for information.

Saturday, March 27

•The Winamac Share Food distribution will run from 9 to 11 a.m., at the county highway garage. Sign-up for next month’s distribution will also take place at this time.

Tuesday, March 30

Dr. Brian Johnson will speak on "How skin cancer screening may save your life" at the next Cancervive Support Group from 4 to 5:30 pm in the Pulaski Memorial Hospital conference center.

Thursday, April 1

•The Iris-Elm Garden Club will meet at 12:30 p.m., at the Winamac library. Persons interested in the Garden Club are welcome to attend.
•The Academic Booster Club of Eastern Pulaski Schools will meet at 7 p.m., in the Distance Learning Lab at the high school.-(1st Th. in Sept. through 1st Th. in May)
•The VFW Post No. 1728 men’s auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m., at the VFW Hall, Winamac.

Monday, April 5

•The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Merit Board will meet at 7 p.m., at the Justice Center.

Tuesday, April 6

•The Pulaski County Community Development Commission will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., at the CDC office, 623 E. 11th St. (S.R. 14W), Winamac.
•The Christian Women’s Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., at Vicky’s Restaurant, Winamac. Call Mary Ann at 946-3959 for reservations.

Wednesday, April 7

•The Not-So-Young Club will meet at 12:30 p.m., at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Hall, Winamac. All senior citizens are welcome.

Thursday, April 8

•The VFW Post No. 1728 directors will meet at 7 p.m., at the VFW Hall, Winamac. The ladies auxiliary will meet at the same time and place.

Monday, April 12

•The Winamac Town Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., at the municipal utilities complex at 623 W. 11th St., Winamac.

Tuesday, April 13

•Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs), will meet at 1 p.m., at the VonTobel Center, Winamac. For transportation, call 946-6500. For information, call Johanna at 946-6126 or Maurine at 946-3836.
•The Winamac Music Boosters will meet at 7 p.m., in the high school band room. All parents of middle/high school band and choir students are encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, April 14

•The Pulaski County Drug Free Council will meet at 3:30 p.m., at Justice Center, Winamac. Contact Michael Reetz at 946-3412 for more information.

Bulletin Board

•A representative from the Social Security office will be at Pulaski Memorial Hospital the second Tuesday of each month at 9 am.
•Families First/Healthy Families in Pulaski County no longer offers pregnancy testing or lead screenings. If you have questions please call 574-946-6017.
•Free GED Classes are offered 9 a.m. to 12 noon, on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays during the 2009-10 school year, at the Landmark Adult Learning Center in the Human Services Building, Winamac. For information, call 574-946-7119 or register at the Human Services information desk.
•Abused? Home shouldn't hurt. Call the Crisis Center at 1-800-933-0374. Open 24-hours a day, the Crisis Center offers emergency shelter, complete confidentiality, support groups, and crisis intervention. The staff acts on behalf of the client with service agencies. Serving Pulaski, Jasper and Newton counties.
•Experience Works, a national non-profit organization that provides training and employment services to older workers, is looking for low-income seniors who want and need to work. For more information, visit www.experienceworks.org or call 1-800-843-0885.
•The Sweet Beginnings Prenatal Program at Healthy Families offers a clinic in the Pulaski County Building, providing prenatal care coordination services. Services include free urine pregnancy testing, risk assessment, and referral to other community services including medical provider and financial coverage. Services are offered during regular business hours 9 am to 5 pm. Call ahead for an appointment or additional information at 574-946-6017.
•Families First offers a Free Smoking Cessation Program. The trained cessation therapist will provide counseling and support to those interested in quitting. Call 946-6017 to schedule an appointment.
•Help for the Hurting Parent bereavement support group of Pulaski Memorial Hospital is open to area residents who have experienced the death of any aged child. This is a free service offered by PMH.Call 946-2180 for information.
•Peak Community Services seeks cloth Yard Sale Items such as unwanted clothes, towels, sheets or material to make rags for local organizations and businesses. Bring items to Peak Community Services in Winamac which is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. If you can not get to Peak Community Services but would still like to donate clothing items, Peak can pick them up. Call 574-946-6188 to set up a time for pick up.
•In an effort to expand its recycling efforts, Peak Community Services, Inc. accepts donations of used cell phones and printer cartridges. These items can be dropped off at the Winamac location at 1104 US Hwy 35 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 574-946-6188 for information or to arrange a drop off time of large quantities.
•The Winamac Lions Club collects used eye glasses to be distributed to needy people all over the world. Collection Boxes are located at Pulaski Memorial Hospital lobby and St Peter's Catholic Church entrance. Also, used hearing aids can be put in the collection boxes.
•When the Bough Breaks is a grief support group for those who have lost an infant, experienced a stillbirth, a miscarriage, or SIDS. This is a free service of Pulaski Memorial Hospital for residents of Pulaski and neighboring counties. For more information, call 946-2180.