Activities upcoming at Wakarusa library
WAKARUSA — Teens in grades six and up through adults are invited to join at the Wakarusa Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday for “Tin Time!” Registered patrons will enjoy snacks while they craft miniature bookshelves or a wallet tin. All supplies are provided. Register at 574-862-2465 or info@wakarusa.lib.in.us.
“First Day Back” will be running on the library’s Dial-A-Story line at 574-444-2772 this week.
Reserved hunt applications open for waterfowl, deer, gamebirds
INDIANAPOLIS — Hunters can apply for Indiana Department of Natural Resources reserved hunts at GoOutdoorsIN.com. Reserved hunts included in this round include Fish & Wildlife Area waterfowl, FWA and Nature Preserves deer, November Gamebird Areas and Indiana Private Lands Access hunts.
The online application method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they apply. A $1 tech fee is charged for each hunt application purchased.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 17. For a complete list of hunts available, see on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.
Jayco cats protest to be held outside prosecutor’s office
ELKHART — The Meow Mission will hold a peaceful protest on Wednesday marking the six-month anniversary of the killing of two live cats in a trash compactor by three workers at a Jayco RV plant in Middlebury.
The “Justice for Jayco Cats” peaceful protest will be held outside the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office, 301 S. Main St., Elkhart, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The local nonprofit is inviting the public to speak up and attend the protest.
The Meow Mission expects another strong turnout for the protest. The first protest, held in June, brought together dozens of public members who stood outside Elkhart County Prosecutor Vicki Becker’s Office protesting for two hours in soaring temperatures, to demand that animal cruelty charges be refiled.
The protest was held in response to initial charges being dropped by Becker, citing a scrivener’s error, shortly after the charges were made public and the Elkhart County RV titan refuted a quote in the police report.
Spend the night at Cobus Creek County Park
ELKHART — Family and friends are invited to an overnight campout at Cobus Creek County Park, 30680 C.R. 8, Elkhart, beginning 6 p.m. Friday.
The family-oriented overnight experience will give participants the chance to try their hand at fire starting, learn about night sky constellations, and enjoy tasty treats over the fire. The following day will be full of naturalist-led activities, including learning how to throw an ancient atlatl spear, a nature scavenger hunt, themed hikes and more.
The overnight event will run from 6 p.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday. If requested, a limited number of tents are also available for use during the campout. The cost is $15 per camper or $50 per family. Space is limited and registration is required by Thursday. To sign up, visit www.elkhartcountyparks.org.