Community Calendar

I Scream

You Scream

We All Scream for Jesus!!!!!

Ice cream comes in all flavors and a variety of forms, but whatever shape it takes, ice cream is always sweet. Kids will discover that following Jesus is the key to living a truly sweet life.

Come join us for VBS the week of July 7 - 11 at Lafayette Bethel AME Church at 820 Ferry Street.

Monday July 7 - Friday July 11

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Ages 3 years to 5th grade

Registration begins June 1 and will go through to 9:00 AM Monday July 7. For a registration form please email:

lafayettebethelamechurch@gmail.com

*Breakfast will be offered to those children who are registered between 8:30 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. and a take home sack lunch will be offered to those children immediately after VBS as well.

Lapsit is designed for children from birth to 24 months of age. Program features rhymes, finger plays, songs, sign language and more.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 AM

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime

Toddler Time combines books, rhymes, crafts, activities and music for children ages 24-42 months.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:15 AM

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime

Preschool Storytime is designed for children from 3 1/2 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and book-related fun.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime

Every Tuesday this summer from 2–3 PM, kids and teens (ages 6–18) are invited to get creative at Klondike. Each week brings a new hands-on craft project that sparks imagination and encourages playful learning. All supplies are provided — just bring your creativity and a can-do attitude!

Tempest Homes Meeting Room

Age Group: Child 6-11

What can we do with string?  String games, string art, tie it in a knot?  Join us on an adventure with string in all its glory. 

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A+B

Program Type: Program

Age Group: Child 0-5, Child 6-11

Join us as we celebrate the art of animation this summer! We will watch movies that have interesting or unique animation styles and have movie snacks. Feel free to bring your dinner!

This month we are watching The Wild Robot.

Program Type: Program

Age Group: General/Family

Nine Irish Brothers hosts traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday evening. Sessions are an opportunity for local musicians to join together for fellowship and to play traditional Irish music, and for listeners to enjoy. To make a reservation, call Nine Irish Brothers at (765) 746-4782.

The Lafayette Dulcimer Gathering will play at Cumberland Park every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm in June, July and August
All acoustic instrument musicians are welcome to join the jam and play along or, just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! Song sheets will be available.

The 2nd show of the season is a clever comedy fresh off Broadway. THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin is packed with endless laughs and hilarious twists, this tale of infidelity ends happily for all involved.