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Special Events

 

Spring Break at West Central/Winamac High Schools - March 25-29

2024 Commencement West Central High School - Sunday, May 26

2024 Commencement Winamac Community High School - Sunday, June 2

Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair: June 28-July 3, Fairgrounds at Winamac Town Park

NIPFP Antique Power Show - July 18-21, Winamac Town Park

 

This Month

Saturday, March 2
  • The Uptown Project Francesville will hold a Dan's Fish & Chicken Dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Francesville fire station. Dine-in or carry-out. Cost is $13 per meal.

Sunday, March 3

  • The Sons of American Legion Post 96 in Medaryville meet at 1 p.m., the first Sunday of every month. The Post 96 Legion members meet at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 4
  • The Salvation Army's service representative for Pulaski County visits on the first and second Mondays of each month from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Church of the Nazarene, Winamac. Please enter through the ramp doors and proceed to the gym. Contact number is 574-933-1537.
  • The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet in regular public session at 6 p.m., at the county highway garage meeting room, Winamac.
  • REACT will meet at 7 p.m., at the Pulaski Memorial Hospital boardroom (first Monday of month). The organization is looking for new volunteers. For more information call Blake Newman at 574-242-0091 or Les Barton at 574-946-7539.
  • The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department Merit Board will meet at 7 p.m., at the Justice Center.

Thursday, March 7

  • The Iris-Elm Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Winamac. To learn more about the garden club, contact president David Zahrt, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
  • The VFW  Post No. 1728 men’s auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m., at the VFW Hall, Winamac.

Saturday, March 9

  • The Star City United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open from 10 to 11 a.m., every third Saturday of the month for those who live in Pulaski County. Proper ID is required. Please provide your own boxes and baskets for the items.
Sunday, March 10
  • Pulaski County ABATE will meet at 5 p.m., at the Winamac Eagles Lodge. Call 574-225-2068 for more information.
Monday, February March 11
  • The Pulaski County Council will meet in regular session, at 7 p.m., in the meeting room at the county highway garage, Winamac.
  • The Winamac Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m., at the municipal utilities complex at 623 W. 11th St., Winamac.

Tuesday, February March 12

  • Visually Impaired Persons (VIPs), will meet at 1 p.m., at the VonTobel Center, Winamac. For transportation, call 46-6500. For information, call Johanna at 946-6126 or Maurine at 946-3836.
  • The Christian Women’s Club will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the Nazarene Church, Winamac. Call Joyce at 574-946-6271 or Marilyn at 574-946-3041.
  • The Friends of Tippecanoe River State Park group will meet at 6:30 p.m. (the second Tuesday of the month), at the office or nature center at the park.
  • The Monterey Town Council meets at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, at 7033 N. Walnut St., Monterey.
  • The Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District meets the second Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m., at the USDA Service Center, Winamac.
Wednesday, March 13
  • The Pulaski County Drug Free Council meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m., at the Winamac library. The public is encouraged to attend. Facebook link:  https://www.facebook.com/pulaskidrugfree/  Website:  http://www.drugfreepulaski.org/
  • The Pulaski County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m., at the Pulaski County Pulaski County Human Services Building, 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac. All are welcome to attend.

Thursday, March 14

  • The VFW Post No. 1728 Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m., at the VFW Hall, Winamac. 
  • The Not-So-Young Club will meet at 12:30 p.m., at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Hall, Winamac (except January and February). All senior citizens are welcome.
Sunday, March 17
  • The Christian Mother Sodality of Saint Joseph Church in Star City will hold its annual Chicken-Noodle Dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinners include chicken and noodles. mashed potatoes, a vegetable and dessert. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and there is no charge for children ages 5 and under.  Both dine-in and carry-out options are available. There will be a quilt raffle and bake sale (including the ladies homemade noodles) on the premises. Saint Joseph is located seven miles south of Winamac at 5895 S SR 119, Star City.
 Monday, March 18
  • The Pulaski County Commissioners will meet in regular public session at 8:30 a.m., at the county highway garage meeting room, Winamac.
  • The Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 p.m., (the third Monday of each month; except July and December), in the hospital cafeteria.
  • The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce will meet at 5:30 p.m., at the Winamac Municipal Utilities Complex, 623 W. 11th St. (SR 14W), Winamac.
  • The Francesville Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the town hall, 100 N. Brooks St., Francesville.
Wednesday, March 20
  • The Pulaski County Tobacco Prevention Coalition will meet from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (third Wednesday), at the Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac.
  • The Medaryville Town Council will meet at 6:30 p.m., at the town hall, 409 E. Main St., Medaryville.
Thursday, March 21
  • The Pulaski County Human Services Board will meet at 10:30 a.m., at 115 W. Pearl St., Winamac.
  • Senior Citizens are invited to attend a “Prime Time” meal/program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (third Thursdays), at the Winamac Church of the Nazarene. The event offers fellowship with those from all denominations of churches, plus education, activities and spiritual growth for those age 50 and older. There is no cost. The event is organized by the Winamac Church of the Nazarene and Hickory Creek of Winamac.
  • The Pulaski County Historical Society board will meet at 6 p.m., for its annual meeting and feature program, at Celebration Station in Winamac. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

Saturday, March 23

  • Peaceable Primate Sanctuary will hold an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (CT) at the Sanctuary located at 6415 N 800 W, Winamac. No admission will be charged, but children are asked to bring a box of Cheerios for the monkeys. Other Info: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please park in the field on the right side of the driveway, and bring your own basket. 
 Thursday, March 28
  •  The VFW Post 1728 round-table meeting will be at 7 p.m. (fourth Thursday).

 

Every Week

Sundays

  • The Knights of Columbus, Winamac, holds Bingo every Sunday evening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and games start at 6:30. Progressive colossal cash board played every time. The KoC Hall is located on CR 50 N.

Mondays

  • The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Pantry, operated by the Winamac Church of the Nazarene, is open Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a box or laundry basket, wear a mask and wait in your vehicle. Call 574-946-3775 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m., at the Methodist Church in Winamac. For information, call 574-242-2262 or 574-946-0389. For information on Al-Anon, call 574-242-1604 or 574-270-0129.

Tuesdays

  • The Winamac Kiwanis Club meets at 12 noon, at Celebration Station (Opera House), Winamac.
  • Come to learn Line Dancing from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., every Tuesday, at the Winamac VFW; and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Warsaw VFW. Cost is $4.  Visit the Tri County Kickers Line Dancing Class Facebook page.

Wednesdays

  • Star City T.O.P.S. meets at the First United Methodist Church in Winamac, with weigh-in from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Judy Heater at 574-225-2999.

 Saturdays

  • The Good Samaritan Store, 519 W. Madison St., Winamac, is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

Pulaski County Human Services 

  • The Pulaski County Human Services Food Pantry hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday for curbside pickup. Call 574-946-6500. To schedule pickup; or come to 115 W Pearl St., Winamac and ring bell.
  • Energy Assistance Program, rent and other assistance applications are available at Pulaski County Human Services.  Contact at 574-946-6500.
  • Arrowhead Country Public Transit Pulaski County Human Services operates 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Call 575-946-6500.
  • Pulaski County Human Services Senior Centers and Nutrition Program are reopening May 3, 2021. Age 60 or over?  Interested in a hot lunch and activities? Call 574-946-6500. Locations in Medaryville and Winamac.

 

Pulaski Memorial Hospital

  • Pulaski Memorial Hospital is a Perminate Fitting Station and can check to make sure car seats are installed properly, along with assisting those in need of getting car seats.
  • The Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has volunteer openings for both men and women. Areas of service include Reception Desk, Gift Shop, Hostess Program and Patients Services. For more information call 574-946-2100.
  • If any residents are interested in attending smoking cessation classes hosted by Pulaski Memorial Hospital, please call 574-946-2132.
  • Pulaski Memorial Hospital has launched its new speaker’s bureau, complete with Power Point presentations. This is a free service to any civic, club or church organizations. Available topics include: Radiology contact Bryson Minix at 574-946-2138; Oncology contact Kelly Ortman at 574-946-2180; Rehab Services contact Will Fox at 574-946-2156; and the Winamac Specialists’ Clinic call 574-946-2147. Communications director is Brian Ledley 946-2100 ext 2148.
  • Due to budget constraints, a Social Security representative will not be at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for the foreseeable future. If you need to contact Social Security, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov. 

 

FYI

• The Pulaski County Health Department conducts free lead screening/hemoglobin testing for those students who need it to enroll in Head Start, or anyone else who needs to be tested. Call 574-946-6-80 for an appointment, or for more information.

• Head Start offers free, quality preschool services in Winamac and at West Central Schools for children ages 3 to 5 whose families qualify financially. Fall enrollment is underway. Call 574-946-4211 to schedule an appointment.

• Veterans and enlisted members of the U.S. military services, National Guard and reserves are eligible to join the American Legion Post. 71, Winamac. For information, call 574-946-4443.

• Healthy Families is a free voluntary family support program for new or expecting parents designed to promote the best family foundation and the best start for new baby, until age 3.  In home appointments can be scheduled before baby arrives or before baby is 3 months old. Families must live in Pulaski County and meet certain requirements. Call 574-964-6017 ext. 14. 

• The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office offers a free 911 education program to schools, preschools, churches and other groups to help people of all ages learn when to call 911, what to do when the operator answers, what questions the operator will ask and what people can do to make 911 calls more effective for them. Call the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at 574-946-6655 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule or for more information.

• Hickory Creek at Winamac is collecting pop tabs to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. Call 574-946-6143 to see how you or your organization can get involved.

 
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