Saturday, October 10: Storytime featuring books by children’s author Maurice Sendak (Where the Wild Things Are), 10:30 a.m. Join local musician Chris Dixon as he plays and starts the “Wild Rumpus” that Maurice Sendak speaks of in his book, “Where the Wild Things Are”. Storytime held in the Log House area today for more space…

Regent Marge Beckman called the monthly meeting to order of the Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle #140 on Monday, September 14, at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Jasper. Ann Rasche led the prayer, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The draping of the Chapter was held for deceased members who died in August….

The Dubois County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 EDT on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Dubois County Museum, 2704 N Newton St, Jasper. A catered dinner will be served. The program will feature David Drake sharing new findings on the Buffalo Trace Trail, focusing on the years of 1800 through 1815. Drake is…

Focused Fitness will host the Jasper Health & Wellness Summit, a full day of expert talks and conversation, on Saturday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Parklands in Jasper. The event features eight speakers covering topics organizers say patients often find difficult to bring up with their own health care providers….

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for each Sunday in October. The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The services end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for the…

The annual Dolle Lecture on Church Art and Architecture will be held at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. Central time in St. Bede Theater. Dr. Lindsay Cook will present “The ‘Living’ Oaks of Notre-Dame.” The lecture will address the fundamental role that…

Huntingburg–St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 317 N. Washington St., Huntingburg, will hold its annual parish picnic Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include live entertainment, a dunking booth, indoor bingo, and Chinese and silent auctions. Raffles include a $11,800 grand raffle with cash prizes, a handmade quilt raffle, a half pot, and…

Huntingburg, Ind. – The City of Huntingburg’s Street Department is conducting “Fall Cleanup Days,” which will be held Thursday, October 8 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Friday, October 9 from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.; and Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 1103 E 1st Street in Huntingburg. “Fall Cleanup Days”…

The Indiana Department of Transportation reminds Hoosiers to place political campaign and other signs outside state right-of-way. Campaign and other types of advertising are prohibited on state-owned or state-maintained property by Indiana Code 9-21-4-6, regardless of the time of year. Areas that should remain sign-free include intersections, interchanges, rights-of-way that run parallel to highways, including…

On Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. EST, Rosemary Heredos and Sister Jeana Visel will perform Charity Abounds: Beauty & Christian Love in the Music of St. Hildegard of Bingen at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. The concert is free and open to the public, with a free-will offering for those who want to…

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Hoosiers to celebrate the state’s public lands and waters, Saturday, Sept. 26, with events happening across the state. National Public Lands Day, held annually the fourth Saturday in September is the nation’s largest single day of volunteerism and an opportunity to make a positive impact on public…

Jasper–The Dubois County Democratic Party invites residents from across Southern Indiana to attend its upcoming Meet & Mingle with Democratic Candidates on Saturday, September 26, at the Jasper VFW. The event will provide voters with a unique opportunity to meet Democratic candidates running for federal, state, county, and township offices, learn about their priorities, ask questions, and engage…

DUBOIS – The Patoka Lake Watershed Steering Committee will host its annual Patoka Lake Clean-Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. The event will begin at 8 a.m. at the Patoka Lake Corps of Engineers office, 4512 N. Cuzco Road, Dubois. Participants of all ages and abilities can sign…

A homiletics refresher workshop for deacons will be held on October 16–17, 2026, at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN. Deacon Rick Wagner, former director of Saint Meinrad’s Permanent Deacon Formation Program, will lead the workshop entitled “Sharing Our Story: A Homiletics Refresher for Deacons.” The workshop is designed to provide…

Patoka 2000, a committee of the Jasper Chamber of Commerce, is seeking community support for two upcoming initiatives aimed at beautifying the Patoka River Bridge area. Pluck a DuckThe annual Pluck a Duck event, formerly known as the Duck Race, will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at noon on the square at the downtown…

The Sisters of St. Benedict are offering a Silent Directed Retreat, a time to renew and revitalize body, mind and spirit with rest and prayer in a peaceful environment. Under the guidance of a certified Spiritual Director, this quiet retreat will open and close with a prayer service. There will be opportunities for personal reflection,…

On Monday, September 14, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. EDT, the Sisters of St. Benedict will hold a Blood Drive at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana. For those who are able, donating blood is literally life-giving: a single blood donation can save multiple lives. The blood drive will be held in the Event…

The Jasper Lions Club will hold its annual Radio Auction this month, marking 66 years of one of the area’s longest-running fundraisers. The auction will be broadcast live at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Sept. 14-17, on WITZ, 104.7 FM, from the Dubois County Museum. Listeners can bid on a wide range of donated items…

The Patoka Valley Amateur Radio Club (PVARC) invites the public and amateur radio operators to join the club for a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation and amateur radio fox hunt on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Ferdinand State Forest. The club will meet at the Sycamore Shelter, with station setup beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The POTA activation…

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, will present the annual John S. and Virginia Marten Lecture in Homiletics on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Central time in St. Bede Theater. This year’s program will be presented by the Very Rev. J. Sergius Halvorsen, Ph.D., on the topic of “Preaching with…

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer open houses at numerous state forests on Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 1. During the events, Hoosiers can learn more about outdoor recreation available at state forests and how the properties’ professional foresters work to manage the properties for long-term forest health. “These open houses provide…

Huntingburg–The City of Huntingburg’s Water Department is conducting citywide hydrant flushing beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2026. This process will take approximately a month. Flushing times will typically be Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Flushing is performed to improve water quality and is a necessary preventative maintenance activity for proper waterline function. During the…

Seeking volunteers for workday to remove invasive plants Join the Invasive Species Awareness Coalition (ISAC) of Dubois County and Vincennes University Jasper for an invasive plant Weed Wrangle, Saturday, September 26th, from 9 am to noon at Vincennes University Jasper Campus. At this hands-on workday, volunteers will learn to identify and remove harmful invasive plants…

The Dubois County Museum is launching extended hours on the third Thursday of the month. The times will be from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. on these dates for 2026: September 17, October 15, November 15 (coinciding with the Opening of the Festival of Trees Christmas Tree decorating voting contest viewing) and December 17 (coinciding…

The Southwestern Indiana Child Advocacy Center Coalition (SWICACC) will host its seventh annual SWICACC Kickback, “Band Together Against Child Abuse,” on Saturday, October 10, at the Jasper River Center, from 3 to 9 p.m. The free, family-friendly music festival features performances from four local acts — Debbie Schuetter, Jon & Stacey, GTP and Akacia —…

The Indiana Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Engineering Scholarship Program, available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students in Indiana. Recipients receive financial assistance, as well as paid employment opportunities. Students must be accepted or enrolled full-time in one of Indiana’s accredited Civil Engineering schools. The program must also be certified by Indiana’s Accreditation…

Vincennes University Jasper will host a Women in Tech Showcase on Friday, September 18, from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at the university’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Manufacturing (CTIM), 850 College Ave. The free, interactive event — part of Women in Tech Week — is aimed at prospective students and offers hands-on activities across four…