Community Calendar

Welcome to spring! The Wylie House Museum’s newest exhibition, Louisa’s Garden, opens May 1st! The exhibition highlights Louisa Wylie Boisen, eldest daughter of IU professor Theophilus Wylie, and her accomplishments as a brave, complex, and cherished woman. Her horticultural impact can still be seen at the Wylie House today, over 70 years later! Come to the Wylie House Museum every Saturday in May and make your own mini WHM garden to cherish, in memory of Louise Boisen Wylie.

Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure.

First Saturday of the month, S for Science.
Second Saturday of the month, T for Technology
Third Saturday of the month, E for Engineering
Fourth Saturday of the month, M for Math
Any fifth Saturday of a month is, M for Maker

Description: Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 2-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages: Children ages 2-6 with their caregivers

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays

Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

There will be one main activity/installment/manipulative for the month that will be brought out every Thursday. This will rotate with the month and the month's theme.

Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Take pride in your community. Never illegally dump tires and pick them up when seen. Last year’s Tire Amnesty Day accepted double the amount of tires than expected. Illegal dumping of tires in Monroe County needs to STOP. The Waste Reduction District is having a Tire Amnesty Day, Saturday, May 16th at the Fairgrounds. Bring accepted tires to drop off for FREE. Monroe County residents only. Tires must be free of mud and debris. Check accepted and not accepted tires on wastereductiondistrict dot com or call 812-349-2848. Tire Amnesty Day May 16th.

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TIRE AMNESTY DAY
What a nasty thing to come across when you’re hiking or driving down the road—dumped tires. Tires illegally disposed of. However, a variety of tires may be brought to the Waste Reduction District’s Tire Amnesty Day. At the Fairgrounds, September 6th. During the year, the District has tire collection for a minimal fee per tire but September 6th you can dispose of accepted tires, FREE. See list of accepted and not accepted tires on wastereductiondistrict dot com or call 812-349-2848. Tire Amnesty Day. At the Fairgrounds September 6th.

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HELP WITH TIRE DISPOSAL
Maybe you’re struggling to make ends meet, food, utility bills, transportation, or maybe you’re not, and then you have to replace a tire. What do you do with it? Where do you dispose of tires? The Waste Reduction District can help. Tire Amnesty Day is Saturday May 16th, 9 am to 2 pm. Drop off accepted tires at the Monroe County Fairgrounds FREE of charge. Monroe County residents only. Accepted and not accepted tires on wastereductiondistrict dot com. Tire Amnesty Day May 16th. Keep our environment healthy. Never illegally dump.
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Welcome to spring! The Wylie House Museum’s newest exhibition, Louisa’s Garden, opens May 1st! The exhibition highlights Louisa Wylie Boisen, eldest daughter of IU professor Theophilus Wylie, and her accomplishments as a brave, complex, and cherished woman. Her horticultural impact can still be seen at the Wylie House today, over 70 years later! Come to the Wylie House Museum every Saturday in May and make your own mini WHM garden to cherish, in memory of Louise Boisen Wylie.