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Lafayette
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Work continues on the long anticipated carousel at Columbian Park + Lafayette Parks and Recreation has not set an opening date yet. Star City News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marianne Boruch, a West Lafayette poet and Purdue professor emerita, won the Jackson Poetry Prize on Friday, May 15. The award includes a $100,000 prize and honors her long career in poetry. Journal & Courier
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Klondike Middle School’s Stand as Gentlemen Program celebrated its fifth graduating class today by teaching life skills like posture, respect, and conflict resolution. Sanford Swanson (with the West Lafayette police) leads the program that Principal Deborah Carter says empowers young men for future success. Star City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lafayette and West Lafayette Fire Departments host a blood drive at 20 N. 6th Street, offering free first aid kits to donors while supplies last & appointments are preferred. Star City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local families in Lafayette tested Green Chef’s meal kit and found it tasty with generous portions and organic ingredients, though some recipes require extra cooking time and skill. The review noted that each serving costs $13.99 and the service suits those seeking convenient home-cooked meals. Journal & Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Purdue's basketball program was bolstered on Friday after 7-foot prospect Isaiah Hill from Pike committed, choosing the Boilermakers over offers from Louisville and Florida State. Hill said he expects the school to help develop him into an NBA draft pick. Journal & Courier
- ➤ Purdue’s Trey Kaufman-Renn improved his NBA Draft prospects after strong showings at the Portsmouth Invitational and G League Combine even though a minor ankle injury kept him out of scrimmages. His performance has made him a projected second-round pick+ drawing local interest. Journal & Courier
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Plant Bingo Brunch
11 a.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — $25 — Enjoy a fun-filled brunch with bingo, plant trivia, and mimosas surrounded by fellow plant enthusiasts.
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Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Delphi Opera House — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy an evening of live music with popular local artists wrapping up the season.
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Midwest Women's Bowling Tournament
All day — Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl — Various entry fees — Compete in exciting bowling matches at the Midwest Women's Tournament.
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2026 Cancer Survivor Tea: Wicked For Good
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Art Museum of Greater Lafayette — Free entry — Celebrate life, love, and resilience in a regal afternoon tea setting.
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