Miami County 2010 Calendar of Events
Miami County Commissioners meet every Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the
Courthouse
County Council meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at
the Courthouse
City Council meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall
Miami Co. Economic Development Corp. meets the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Grissom Aeroplex.
Miami Co. Tourism Committee meets the 2nd Friday of each month at
8:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office
Miami Co. Chamber of Commerce meets the 3rd Thursday of
each month at 12 noon at the Community Resource Center
2010 COMMUNITY CALENDAR (January 18th, 2010)
January 14th & 28th – Banish the Winter Blah’s Salamonie Reservoir $2/participant, plus supply cast for crafts, per-registration. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
January 16th – Community Shredding Day Sponsored Peak Community Services. Each Customer will receive the first 25 pounds of shredding for free! Each additional pound will cost only 14 cents. Services will be provided at 1416 Woodlawn Avenue, Logansport between 9 am and 11 am.
January 30th – Spaghetti Supper at Parkview United Methodist Church 1785 S. St. Rd. 19 just south of Peru on Hwy. 19 form 11 am to 3 pm. The supper will have baked spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert, and drink. $7.00 Eat-in or Carry-out sponsored by the Peru-Grissom Kiwanis.
January 30th – Ole Olsen Children’s Theatre Workshop for 6th grade – 8th grades for children in Miami County. For more information, call 765-472-3680.
January 30th – Silence of a Moonlit winter’s Night J. Edward Roush Reservoir $10 per participant, per-registration required for more information, call 260-468-2127
February 5th – Miami County Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Breakfast at the Firehouse Ministries form 7:30 to 9 am. For more information, call 765-472-1923.
February 6th - Ole Olsen Children’s Theatre Workshop for 6th grade – 8th grades for children in Miami County. For more information, call 765-472-3680.
February 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st – “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” an Ole Olsen play at the Depot. February 18th is Dinner Theatre doors open up 6 pm, Dinner is at 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7:30 pm. Shows are at 7:30 pm on the 19th, 20th, and 2 pm on the 21st. February 26th and 27th shows are at 7:30 pm and February 28 show is at 2 pm.
February 20th – Eagle Watch Salamonie Reservoir Meet at Interpretive Center, bring sack lunch, and a full tank of gas. Plan to carpool and share gas expenses. For more information, call 260-468-2127
February 20th – Community Shredding Day sponsored by Peak Community Services. Each customer will receive the first 25 pounds of shredding for free! Each additional pound will cost only 14 cents. Services will be provided at 1416 Woodlawn Avenue, Logansport between 9 am and 11 am.
February 27th – Cowboy Gathering Salamonie Reservoir. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
February 27th – Miami County 4H Pancake and whole Hog Sausage Day from 7 am to 7 pm at the Miami County 4H Fairgrounds. For more information, call 765-472-1921.
March 6th – Bridal Show at the Best Western for more information, call 765-473-8800
March 6th – Circus physicals in the circus office. Every child must have a physical and parent consent forms turned in before they can start practice.
March 13th – Extension Homemakers Garage Sale at the Miami County 4H Fairgrounds form 8 am to 2 pm. For more information contact Patricia Ingram at 765-472-1921
March 14th – Circus Round Up at 1 pm at Blair Pointe gymnasium. Enter through the back door of Blair Pointe from the parking lot.
March 20th – Community Shredding Day sponsored by Peak Community Services. Each customer will receive the first 25 pounds of shredding for free! Each additional pound will cost only 14 cents. Services will be provided at 1416 Woodlawn Avenue, Logansport between 9 am and 11 am.
March 22nd – Circus practice starts.
March 23rd – 25th – Spring Day Camp at Salamonie Resevoir. Ages 7 to 11, $45 per participant per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
March 27th – Harvesting Capabilities Chicken Noodle Carry Out from 1 pm to 5 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pick up located in alley in back of school. Adults are $6.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door. Children 5 years to 12 years are $2.50 in advance, $3.00 at the door. Children 4 years and under are free. Menu includes: chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, peach cobbler or applesauce on request for diabetics and cookies for the kids.
April 7th – 9th – Spring Day Camp at Salamonie Reservoir. Ages 7 to 11, $45 per participant per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
April 16th –first cuts for Circus.
April 17th – Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop Mississinewa Reservoir $10 per participant, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
April 22nd – 25th – “Play it again, Sam” Ole Olsen play at the Depot. April 22nd will be Dinner Theatre doors open at 6 pm, Dinner is at 6:30 pm, show start at 7:30 pm. Shows are at 7:30 pm on April 23rd, 24th, and 2 pm on the April 25th.
April 24th – Birding Extravaganza Salamonie Reservoir $10 per participant, pre-registation required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
May 1st & 2nd – “Play it again, Sam” an Ole Olsen play at the Depot. Show is at 7:30 pm on the 1st. May 2nd show will be at 2 pm.
May 7th – finial cuts for Circus.
May 8th – Mother/Daughter “Celebrate Motherhood” Style Show and Brunch at St. Charles Gym, 58 West Fifth Street at 10 am. Lots of door prizes and raffles, for more information call Birthright of Peru at 765-475-0706.
May 15th – Tenderloin dinner, by the Peru Lions Club at the Old firehouse, 11 am – 7 pm, Adults $8, Children (6 – 11) $5, Children (5 and under) are free, Carry-outs will be available.
May 22nd – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash J. Edward Roush. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
May 29th – converse Big Dipper Cruise-In on Jefferson Street. No entry fee. For more information, contact Robert Dulmes at 765-395-1331.
June 5th – Kids’ Fishing Derby Roush, Mississinewa, Salamonie. Pre-redistration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
June 9th – Miami County YMCA Golf Tournament at the Peru Municipal Golf Course. For more information contact Dick Fullmer at 765-472-1979
June 10th – 12th – Amboy Town Rummage sale.
June 11th – 13th – Cole Porter Festival. Music, theatre, tours, Cole Porter Birthplace. On Saturday, there will be music in the museum all day, 6 pm dinner featuring a Cole Porter Menu for the Waldorf Astoria at the museum and cost is $20 per person with reservations required. Sunday, a car show. For more information, call 765-473-9183.
June 12th – Float with the Birds J. Edward Roush $5 per kayak rental, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
June 17th, 18th, 19th – Converse Fair on Converse Fairgrounds. For more information, call 765-395-3256.
June 19th – Iron Bridge Festival. Hog roast, canoe float, driving tour. For more information – www.ironbridgefestival.com.
June 21st – 25th – Miami County 4H Fair at the Miami County 4H Fairgrounds. Exhibits, food, entertainment, and tractor show. For more information, call 765-472-1921.
June 25th – 26th – Bunker Hill Festival in downtown Bunker Hill. For more information, call 765-689-7673.
June 26th – Converse big Dipper Antique Tractor Show on Jefferson Street. For more information, contact Robert Dulmes at 765-395-1331.
June 26th – Converse Flying Eagles – open combat, R/C Models at Converse Airport at 10 am. For more information, contact Mike Kling at 765-948-3425.
July 3rd – Mexico Garage Sales more detail’s to come.
July 10th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash Salamonie Reservoir. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
July 17th – July 23rd – Circus Hall of Fame. Professional Circus stars, Big Top entertainment, performing circus animals, elephant rides, exciting museum full of circus memorabilia. Located 3 miles east of Peru on State Road 124. For more information, call 800-771-0241 or visit www.circushof.com.
July 17th – Smokey bear’s Birthday Cash Mississinewa Reservoir. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
July 17th – 18th – Annual Eastern woodland Carvers Club Show in Converse. Free admission. Saturday hours are 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. For more information, contact Gary Freeman at 765-395-3943.
July 17th – July 24th – Circus City Festival “The Greatest Amateur Show on Earth”. Ticket Prices for July 17th – July 22nd all sections $9.00 for Childs and $10.00 for Adults. Ticket Prices for July 23rd and July 24th $12.00 for Childs and $13.00 for Adults. For more information, call 765-472-3918.
July 24th – Circus City Festival Parade starts at 10 am. Wayne Street to Broadway left to Canal Street. The only Circus Parade in the United States.
July 30th, 31st, and August 1 – Macy Days. Yard Sales, games, food and bands. For more information, call 574-382-2188.
August 3rd – 6th – Summer Day Camp Salamonie Reservoir Ages 7 – 11, $55/participant, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
August 6th – 7th – Converse Town Rummage and Garage Sales. For more information, Contact Sandy Hendershot at 765-395-3448.
August 6th – 22nd is the State Fair.
August 7th – War birds Car Show at Grissom Air Museum. For more information, call 765-689-8011.
August 9th – 10th – Converse Harness Racing at Converse Fairgrounds. Post time is 11 am. For more information, contact Randy Dever at 765-395-3125.
August 12th – 15th – Denver Days Festival in Downtown Denver. Parade, food and entertainment. For more information, call 765-985-2341.
August 20th – 22nd – Hoosier Heritage Fest
August 21st – United Way Kick Off
August 26th – Natural Spa Day Salamonie Reservoir $10 per participant, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
September 9th – 10th – 11th – Converse Harness Racing at Converse Fairgrounds. Post time is 11 am. For more information, contact Randy Dever at 765-395-3125.
September 9th – 11th – Converse Homecoming Days in downtown Converse. Street dancing, parade, food, fun and entertainment. For more formation, call 765-395-3115.
September 11th – St. Charles Parish Bazaar, 58/80 West Fifth Street 8 am to 8 pm. Huge Garage Sale, Tenderloin Dinner, Crafts, Food, fun for all ages.
September 11th – Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon Mississinewa Reservoir free charged, per-registration required. For more information call 765-473-6528.
September 11th – 12th – Heritage Days around the Courthouse in downtown Peru.
September 13th – 16th – Senior Fall Fest Salamonie Reservoir Ages 50 and up, $2/participant, pre-registration required. For more information call 260-468-2127.
September 17th – 19th – Salamonie Rider’s Rendezvous Salamonie Reservoir $2 per participant, pre-registration required. For more information call 260-468-2127.
September 18th – Amboy Fall Fest in downtown Amboy. Games, face painting, bake sale, karaoke, parade, car show. For more information, call 765-395-7242.
September 18th – Miami County Helping Hands “Walk a Mile for Hunger” at 10 am. Walk starts and ends at Miami County Helping Hands, 65 South Miami Street. For more information call 765-472-1875.
October 1st – 3rd – Autumn Camping Weekend I Mississinewa Reservoir $2 per participant, per-registration required. For more information call 260-468-2127.
October 2nd – 2010 Cole Porter Classic 5K/15K run and a 5K walk, registration at 7:30 in the Circus City Festival Building and the run/walk starts at 9 am.
October 2nd – Dukes Health Expo at Circus City Festival Building, 154 North Broadway in Peru from 8 am to 1 pm.
October 2nd – Oktoberfest in Peru on the Riverwalk. Car show, Harvesting Capability Chili cook-off, entertainment, beer and wine tent. Fun for the entire family. For more information, call 765-472-1923.
October 8th – 10th – Autumn Camping Weekend II Mississinewa Reservoir $1 per person, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
October 16th – Tenderloin dinner, by the Peru Lions Club at the Old Firehouse 11 am – 7 pm – Adults $8, children (6 – 11) $5, children (5 and under) are free, carry-outs will be available.
October 22nd – 23rd – Fall Harvest Celebration & Scout Event J. Edward Roush Reservior $3 per participant per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
October 30th – Miller’s Merry Manor’s “Safe Trick-or-Treat” located at 317 Blair Pike in Peru from 7 pm to 9 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 765-473-4426.
October 30th – Catered Living’s “Safe Trick-or-Treat” located at 1200 Kitty Hawk at Grissom from 6 pm to 8 pm. There will be lots of goodies, a kid friendly haunted house and a costume contest at 7 pm. For more information, call 765-689-7305.
October 30th – Flying Eagles Swap Meet, Borderman Gym in Converse from 9 am to 1 pm. Ornament Carve from 9 am to 5 pm and a Trick or Treat form 5 pm to 8pm.
October 30th – Day of Healing at the Honeywell Center starting at 9 am. The cost for the entire day is $30. Lunch is NOT included. For more information call 260-563-8452.
October 31st – Trick or Treat in the Museum form 5 pm to 7 pm for a safe and fun trick or treat event. For more information call 765-473-9183.
November 6th - 7th Deck the Halls Craft show at Borderman Gm in Converse.
November 12th - 14th – Quigley Jazz Festival at Peru High School Auditorium at 7 pm. Free to the public. Friday night in Combo concert Night. Saturday night is Big Band Concert Night and Sunday from 5 pm to 8 pm is Jam session at the Peru Maennerchor. For more information, contact Tom Gustin at 765-472-3960.
November 13th – 14th – Craft show at the Circus Building. For more information, contact Linda Cawood at 765-472-3918.
November 15th - Miami County United Way will start colleting Christmas Trees for the family’s in need. For more information, call 765-473-4240.
November 17th – Downtown Christmas Open House in downtown Peru. Prizes given to winners. There will be music up and down the streets with special in the stores and refreshments all over! Music, fun, food and prizes. Event starts off with a parade at the Depot starting at 6 pm with Santa on his slight and he will be at the Santa House by 7 pm for picture taking and the shops will be open for “stamping”. There will be a Christmas Tree and Wreath Auction Located at the museum this night.
December 3rd - Miami County United Way will be distributing the Christmas tree to the family’s in need. For more information, call 765-473-4240.
December 5th – Main Street Methodist Church will have “Christmas on Main Street”. This will be a free Christmas program and a free will donation supper.
December 11th – Eastern Woodland Woodcarvers Club Christmas Show. Carry-in and live auction.
December 11th – 12th – Eastern Woodland Carvers Club Christmas Show. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm in Converse. Live auction at 7 pm both days.
December 12th – Holiday Open House at Salamonie. For more information 260-468-2127.
December 28th – 30th – Winter Day Camp Salamonie. $45 per participant, per-registration required. For more information, call 260-468-2127.
