Community Events

Woodlands Senior Center

  We will have a Chalk Walk all week during open hours. We want to encourage the younger generation to mix with the older generation. In addition, all are welcome to eat lunch for $7.00 and MUST sign up 2 business days prior to that lunch.

June 17th

W.C. Historical Museum

  • – 8 am to 4 pm

Woodlands Senior Center

  • 9:00 am Euchre
  • 9:00 am Bible Study w/ Cheryl
  • 11:30 am Lunch – Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
  • 12:00 pm Dominoes
  • 1:00 pm Bible Study w/ Bob
  • 1:30 pm The League Meeting

Peabody Public Library Events

 
June 18th

W.C. Historical Museum – 8 am to 4 pm

Woodlands Senior Center

  • Daily Menu – Sausage/Peppers/Onion Sub Sandwich & Apple Fritter
  • Euchre – 9 am no fee

     Peabody Public Library Events

  • Sing and Smile with Mrs. Kate – 10 am in the Auditorium Rooms (All Ages Welcome; Registration online is requested)
  • Play Date – 11 am in the Youth Services Area (Geared toward 0 to 5 years old)
  • Baked Chicken Lunch – 11:30 am to 1 pm
  • Needle Felting Summer Treats – 6 pm in the Adult Services Area (Ages 19+; Registration online is requested)
June 19th

W.C. Historical Museum – 8 am to 4 pm

Woodlands Senior Center 

  • Daily Menu – Pizza & Funnel Cake
  • Hand and Foot Tourney – 12 pm no fee

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Awaken Yoga with Julie – 9 am in the Community Rooms (Ages 19+; $10 class fee; Registration online is requested)
  • Vacation Tile Coasters – 2 pm in the Community Rooms (Geared toward 6 to 11 years old; Registration online is requested)
  • Virtual Painting Class – 3:30 pm online (All Ages Welcome; Registration online is requested)
  • Book Binding for Beginners – 5:30 pm in the Adult Services Area (Ages 19+; Registration online is requested)
June 20th

W.C. Historical Museum – 8 am to 4 pm

Woodlands Senior Center 

  • Daily Menu – Cheeseburger, Fries, & Root Beer Float
  • Euchre Tournament –  12:30 pm (must call and sign up at 260-248-8944 the day of the game there is a $5.00 donation)

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Cross Stitch Club – 10 am in the Adult Services Area (Ages 19+; Registration online is requested)
  • Firefly Award Storytime – 10:30 am in the Youth Services Area (Geared toward 0 to 5 years old)
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale – 12 to 6 pm in the Downstairs (All Ages Welcome)
  • Soarin’ Hawk – 1 pm in the Community Rooms (All Ages Welcome; Registration online is requested)
June 21st

W.C. Historical Museum – 8 am to 4 pm

Woodlands Senior Center 

  • Daily Menu – Corn Dog, Pretzel, & Apples with Caramel
  • Euchre – 9 am no fee

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Computer Fun Friday – 9 am in the Computer Lab (All Ages Welcome; Registration online is requested)
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9 am to 6 pm in the Downstairs (All Ages Welcome)
  • Senior Center Mobile Lab – 11:30 am at the Senior Center (Geared toward Senior Citizens)
  • Story Time at Morsches – 2 pm at Morsches Park Pond (Geared toward 6 to 11 years old; Registration online is requested)
  • Book Bingo – 4 pm in the Community Rooms (Geared toward 6 to 11 years old; Registration online is requested)
June 22nd

      Peabody Public Library Events

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9 am to 12 pm in the Downstairs (All Ages Welcome)

Other Events

  • Garden Walk in Tri-Lakes/Shriner Lake Area – 9 am to 3 pm stroll through 8 unique and beautiful gardens (Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Purdue Extension Office (524 Branch Court) or follow the link below

Woodlands Senior Center: 719 Opportunity Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725

W.C. Historical Museum: 108 W Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725

Peabody Public Library: 1160 E State Rd 205 Columbia City, IN 46725

Parkview Whitley Hospital: 1260 IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725

 

Whitley County Museum
On display during festival week

  • Pioneer Families
  • Old Settlers Days memorabilia

 

Tuesday, June 17th:

Woodlands Senior Center

  • 9:00 am Euchre
  • 9:00 am Bible Study w/ Cheryl
  • 11:30 am Lunch – Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
  • 12:00 pm Dominoes
  • 1:00 pm Bible Study w/ Bob
  • 1:30 pm The League Meeting
  • We will have a Chalk Walk all week during open hours. We want to encourage the younger generation to mix with the older generation. In addition, all are welcome to eat lunch for $7.00 and MUST sign up 2 business days prior to that lunch.

W.C. Historical Museum

  • – 8 am to 4 pm
  • -10 am – 2 pm Old Settlers Day Registration. All are welcome to register as visiting during Old Settlers Days. Recognition will be given to the Oldest resident, the Longest Continuous resident and Youngest resident. 

Wednesday, June 18th:

Woodlands Senior Center

  • 9:00 am Pixie Bingo
  • 9:00 am Line Dancing
  • 10:00 am Chair Exercise
  • 11:30 am Lunch – Toasted Cheese Ravioli
  • 12:00 pm Health Class – “Do we need dietary supplements?”
  • 12:30 pm Hand & Foot

W.C. Historical Museum

  • – 8 am to 4 pm

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Wild Weather with Science Central – 2:00 – 3:00 pm – Explore the science of meteorology with plenty of flash and bang! Summer is the perfect time to learn about clouds, thunderstorms, and how our wild weather patterns work. We’ll create a cloud, a tornado and a lightning show. Presented by Science Central.

Thursday, June 19th:

Woodlands Senior Center

  • 9:00 am Craft & Chat
  • 11:30 am Lunch – Corn Dogs
  • 12:30 pm Euchre Tournament

W.C. Historical Museum

  • – 8 am to 4 pm

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale – 12 to 6 pm in the Downstairs (All Ages Welcome)
  • Mark’s Ark – 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Let’s meet some amazing animals! Whether they have scales, feathers, or fur, you are sure to meet them all! You will get to see, touch, and learn about several animals during this educational program.

Friday, June 20th:

Woodlands Senior Center

  • 9:00 am Euchre
  • 9:00 am Line Dancing
  • 10:00 am Chair Exercise
  • 11:00 am Beginning Sign Language
  • 11:30 am Lunch – Cheeseburger Salad
  • 12:00 pm American Heart Association – “Eating Smart w/ Fruits & Vegetables”

W.C. Historical Museum

  • – 8 am to 4 pm

Peabody Public Library Events

  • Friends of the Library Book Sale – 9 to 6 pm in the Downstairs (All Ages Welcome)
  • Book Bingo – 4:30-5:30 pm – Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!! Get a bingo, win a book; it’s as simple as that!

Saturday, June 21st:

Parkview Whitley Hospital

  • 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Farmers Market