Fire Prevention Week With RVFD Chief Kenny Haun

Fire Chief Haun talks about what his department is doing during this week to talk about fire prevention and safety.  Also, an open house on October 10th, from 6-8 p.m., will take place at the fire station.  He also talks about a burn ban in Jasper County (NOTE: at the time of this interview on 10/8/24, the burn ban was in effect until 10/14/24). Stay tuned for any updates.

 

Fendig Summer Theatre Workshops and more

Fendig Summer Theatre Board President Heather Heinig has information on a Costume Design Workshop (on Thursday, October 10),  Make a Costume Workshop later this month and Creative Club.  Check it out and sign up at fendigtheatre.org. We also asked Heather when the decision would be made about next summer's production.

 

National Bison Day at Kankakee Sands in Newton County

National Bison Day, is November 2nd, and it is a nationwide observance of America's national mammal.  Kankakee Sands members will observe this day where some 120 Bison roam on thousands of acres of prairie, about two miles north of State Road 14, just west of U. S. 41, in Newton County.  The new visitors area will be introduced as well. We spoke with Project Director for Kankakee Sands, Trevor Edmonson, about the day and what else can be found at the site.

 

Rensselaer Parks Events & New Date For Movie In The Park

Parks Supt. Heather Hall talks about a dog vaccination clinic; assisting Urban Forestry Council with upcoming tree planting; the start of a Pickle Ball League; upcoming ribbon cutting for new Filson Park; movie in the park date is now October 24th, in Filson Park; and, the Holiday Tree Trail and Frosty Fest in December