Community Calendar

Nine Irish Brothers Traditional Irish Pub hosts a community trad session Wednesday evenings at seven pm. Trad sessions--short for traditional Irish sessions, are a community-led participatory event in which local musicians bring their instruments and play traditional Irish music. Musicians who play Irish instruments or who are striving to learn are welcome to join in, and all members of the community are welcome to enjoy the music and ambiance.

Join Raymond Beets at the Michigantown Community Center on May 7 at
5:30 p.m. to get a reenactor’s perspective on the Revolutionary War.

In his presentation, Beets will help the Revolutionary War come alive for his audience by
demonstrating militia and Continental Army uniforms as well as his rifle, musket, and other
items from the Colonial period. He will also discuss the historical inaccuracies of the famous
poem “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” along with the history of the song “Yankee Doodle
Dandy.” In addition, Beets will talk about the Declaration of Independence and its meaning for
us today.

Beets, who is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, has been actively honoring the
memory of his nine patriot ancestors as a reenactor for 13 years.

Sponsored by the Clinton County Genealogical Society, this program is free and open to the
public. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to clintoncogensociety@gmail.com by April
30 so arrangements can be made to accommodate everyone.

For those who cannot attend in person, the presentation will be broadcast via Facebook Live.
For more information, contact Jill Garrison at (765) 654-8746, ext. 1137 or
jgarrison@myfcpl.org.

WHO: All are welcome! No experience or partner needed.
WHAT: Learn dances led by a caller, dancing to live music with a group of people!
WHERE: 333 Meridian Street in West Lafayette - enter through the playground gate
WHEN: Second Saturday of the month at 5:30PM for beginner lesson, dance from 6-8PM
WHY: It's good for your mental health--let's build community!
HOW: Dances are made possible through sponsorship from Indiana Fiddlers Gathering and participants who give what they can ($5-20) to support our caller and band.
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What is Contra Dance?
Contra dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines of couples. A caller leads the dance, teaching the steps and calling out moves. It's great fun for all ages.
Unlike some other social dances, contra is a group activity. Over the course of each dance, you interact with everyone in your contra line. Your partner is like a teammate, moving with you up and down the line.

Reach out with questions: tippycontraclub@gmail.com

Check out this video to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Yk4gbE4Vh/

This event is supported by Indiana Fiddlers Gathering, https://www.indianafiddlersgathering.org/

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome

Everybody is welcome at Bethel AME

Come join us for Sunday services at Bethel AME Church

Bethel AME Church

820 Ferry Street Lafayette, IN 47901

Sunday School starts at 10:00 AM

Services start at 11:00 A.M.

Nine Irish Brothers Traditional Irish Pub hosts a community trad session Wednesday evenings at seven pm. Trad sessions--short for traditional Irish sessions, are a community-led participatory event in which local musicians bring their instruments and play traditional Irish music. Musicians who play Irish instruments or who are striving to learn are welcome to join in, and all members of the community are welcome to enjoy the music and ambiance.

You're invited to attend the Leadership Lafayette Volunteer Expo on May 14 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. More than 60 local nonprofit organizations will be present, offering community members the opportunity to learn about volunteer opportunities, community service projects, and ways to get involved in Greater Lafayette.

Whether you’re passionate about helping nonprofits, improving our community or simply giving back, there’s a place for you! There will also be food trucks on site during the event, so you can grab dinner while you’re there.

To learn more about the Volunteer Expo, visit: https://www.lafayettevolunteerexpo.org/.

Speakers present slides of their recent field trips and photographic expeditions.

The Frankfort Community Public Library is holding an Ancestry Lock-in in the Earl J. Culver Genealogy Area on Friday, May 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions and assist participants in using Ancestry Library Edition. Public computers will be available for use, or researchers may bring their own devices and connect to the Wi-Fi. The cost of the lock-in is $2.

Researchers may bring dinner or a snack to eat in Harry’s Coffee Bar when they need to take a break. The library closes at 5 p.m., and participants should arrive before that time.

For more information, or to complete the required registration, call (765) 654-8746, ext. 1137 or visit myfcpl.org/calendar.

Join us for the Summer Movie Night Series presented by FBi Buildings!

Doors: 8PM
Film Screening at Dusk
Food Trucks and Free Popcorn!

Website: www.tippecanoecountyamphitheater.com

PRESENTING SPONSOR
-FBi Buildings

GOLD SPONSORS
-BK Management
-Centier Bank

SILVER SPONSORS
-Black Sparrow
-The Eleventh House

BRONZE SPONSORS
-Midwest Rentals
-J.R. Kelly Company
-Greyhouse & The Lobby by Greyhouse

The Wabash River Cycle Club is hosting its annual New Rider Callout on Saturday, May 16th, from 10am to 2pm at Cumberland Park, South Shelter #1 in West Lafayette.

Donut (& fruit) social hour starts at 10am to meet fellow 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.

Please register and invite friends & family to join us! As always this is a free event, we just request reservations to help determine how much food and drinks to provide.