Community Calendar

“Everything in His Season”
An Exhibition of New Oil Paintings by Lavinia Hale
Artists’ Own Gallery, 518 Main St., Lafayette, IN, Runs May 16-July 12
Opening Reception, May 16, 6-9 pm.

This solo exhibit captures the essence of seasons, both in nature and life, many from plein air painting. The exhibition will be a collection of poetic nature scenes painted and inspired by the Indiana landscape, largely in the west central region. Oakalla Lake is a continual source of inspiration for the artist. This show follows the Artists’ Own Member Show which ends May 10.

This show will run from May 16-July 12 at Artists’ Own, 518 Main St., Lafayette. The opening reception is May 16 from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Gallery Walk Downtown

NICHES 6th Annual 'War of the Weeds' volunteer garlic mustard removal effort is almost here! Between April 11th and May 11th, we will be hosting a series of garlic mustard pulling shifts at NICHES preserves within a 10–50 minute drive of Lafayette. This is our organization's single biggest annual volunteer push; if we can manage to fill every volunteer shift it will provide over a thousand volunteer hours during a critically important stewardship window. Please check out our shift dates/locations, sign-up by clicking the link below, and come share some time in nature helping protect the spectacular bloom of native spring ephemeral wildflowers our region is known for! All volunteers who register for 2 or more pulling shifts before the end of March will receive this year's 'War of the Weeds' Bandanna featuring garlic mustard ID tips. We need as many hands on deck as possible for this important and time dependent springtime task!

Check out our 2025 shift schedule and register to volunteer here:
https://nicheslandtrust.org/war-of-the-weeds

Professor Brenda Sarmiento from Purdue University and her fellow students will be doing a bilingual storytime at the Holman Branch Library. There will be stories, activities, and a craft that help kids and parents make connections to the different languages. 

La profesora Brenda Sarmiento de la Universidad de Purdue y sus estudiantes llevarán a cabo una hora de cuentos bilingüe en la sucursal Holman de la biblioteca pública, en el centro de Lafayette. Habrá cuentos, actividades y una manualidad que ayudarán a los niños y a los padres a hacer conexiones entre los diferentes idiomas.

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type: Program, Storytime

Age Group: Child 0-5, Child 6-11, General/Family

Gallery Walk, Downtown Lafayette 2025
May 16, July 18, September 19

An exciting Gallery Walk awaits you in Downtown Lafayette. The first date is May 16 from 6-9 p.m. on Main Street and beyond. Explore galleries, restaurants, and shops, some of which may have gallery exhibits, musicians, artists demonstrating their art, and treats. Maps with locations will be available at businesses with participating posters and will be found on our website a few days before the event. Come downtown and enjoy all the wonderful surprises and amazing art at this special event. The Gallery Walk will also run on July 18 and September 19.

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.

Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and don your best evening attire—because prom night is making a comeback! Tippecanoe Senior Services is thrilled to announce the Senior Prom, a lively celebration designed exclusively for adults aged 55 and over. This unforgettable evening will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Northend Community Center located at 2000 Elmwood Avenue in Lafayette, Indiana.
This one-night-only event promises to transport guests back in time with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of dancing. Whether you want to relive your high school glory days or create brand new memories, the Senior Prom is a night of celebrating nostalgia.
All proceeds from the event will benefit Tippecanoe Senior Services’ Senior Center programming, where classes activities are provided to those 55 and older.
Tickets are $30 per individual, $50 per couple, and $200 for a table of eight. Tickets can be purchased at www.tippseniorservices.org or by calling 765-447-2311. Formal or semi-formal attire is encouraged!
Join us for an evening of elegance, laughter, and dancing, and help make a difference in our community.

The Lafayette Farmer’s Market has been around for over 180 years! Taking place on Saturdays, from early May through late October, a visit to the Lafayette Farmer’s Market promises some of the finest and freshest produce, as well as an enjoyable opportunity to browse as you stroll through one of Indiana’s oldest outdoor markets.

The Wabash River Cycle Club is hosting its annual New Rider Callout on Saturday, May 17th, from 10am to 2pm at Cumberland Park, South Shelter #1 in West Lafayette.

Donut (& fruit) social hour starts at 10am to meet fellow bicycle riders, and our ride leaders will help you choose the appropriate ride for your interest and cycling needs.

There are 4 different rides (varying from leisurely 3 mile trail rides to 1-2 hour rides through Tippecanoe county) leaving from the park at 11am and returning by 1pm for lunch, provided by the WRCC.

NICHES 6th Annual 'War of the Weeds' volunteer garlic mustard removal effort is almost here! Between April 11th and May 11th, we will be hosting a series of garlic mustard pulling shifts at NICHES preserves within a 10–50 minute drive of Lafayette. This is our organization's single biggest annual volunteer push; if we can manage to fill every volunteer shift it will provide over a thousand volunteer hours during a critically important stewardship window. Please check out our shift dates/locations, sign-up by clicking the link below, and come share some time in nature helping protect the spectacular bloom of native spring ephemeral wildflowers our region is known for! All volunteers who register for 2 or more pulling shifts before the end of March will receive this year's 'War of the Weeds' Bandanna featuring garlic mustard ID tips. We need as many hands on deck as possible for this important and time dependent springtime task!

Check out our 2025 shift schedule and register to volunteer here:
https://nicheslandtrust.org/war-of-the-weeds

Join Miss Polly every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM for excellent stories and lots of laughs

Program Type:  Storytime

Age Group: Child 0-5, Child 6-11, General/Family