Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Lafayette.
On Saturday, June 20, LTHC Homeless Services will host its 5th 'No Hero Should be Homeless' motorcycle and Jeep ride at Hunter's Moon Harley-Davidson in Lafayette.
Registration is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the ride starts at noon, and admission is $20 single and $25 with a passenger.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive’s charitable arm awarded $164K in capital grants yesterday to 20 nonprofits across 13 counties — including Tippecanoe — to help local schools, fire departments and food pantries upgrade equipment and facilities.
The Hanna Center will host the free Juneteenth Celebration of Greater Lafayette on June 20 from 1-5 p.m. at Columbian Park, offering music with a live DJ, storytelling, food, activities for kids, resources and a memory walk (to honor local heritage).
Tippecanoe County Amphitheater will screen 'Back to the Future' this Friday; bring a lawn chair and a blanket and donate an item + support local nonprofits.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk.
Lafayette announced that trash and recycling pickup set for Juneteenth will be shifted to June 18 so residents do not miss collection.
Residents must set bins by 6 a.m. and follow curbside spacing rules + keep a clear path for service.
City officials announced that residents who normally receive trash service on Friday will have their collection moved to Thursday because of Juneteenth, with the regular Thursday schedule remaining unchanged + the holiday collection schedule is available online.
Tippecanoe Senior Services merged with Caregiver Companion to form a larger organization that helps older adults in Lafayette stay independent+connected as demand grows.
TSS Executive Director Briton Weise said the change will boost service capacity for seniors.
Downtown businesses are preparing for more customers during Taste of Tippecanoe this Saturday—owners are adding extra staff and extending hours as some streets close for the festival.
Locals may need to seek parking on side streets amid increased foot traffic downtown.
Plant Bingo Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bennett's Greenhouse — $25.00 — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bingo with plants and prizes.
Out Of The Box Theatre Camp
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Grant's House & Civic Theatre — Free programming — A unique theatre camp offering creative performance opportunities for students with diverse learning needs.
Crossroads Cars & Coffee
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Crossroads Foundation Repair — Free admission — Experience a fun-filled community morning with cool cars, great food, and activities for kids while supporting a good cause.
Henry Cho Live Performance
8 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Check for pricing — Enjoy a night of comedy with stand-up star Henry Cho.
Monroeville Band Performance
7-10 p.m. — The Stables Event Center — Food trucks and full bar available — Enjoy a night of live music with seating for all ages.
Everyday Improv
7-8 p.m. — MatchBOX Coworking Studio — Entry details not specified — Explore your comedic side with Judson Wright through improvised performances.
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