Community Events
St. Joseph & Branch County Fresh Food Distributions
The St. Joseph County United Way, Michigan Health Endowment Fund, Sturgis Area Community Foundation, and South Michigan Food Bank are offering Fresh Food Distributions for those in need. Food will be distributed on the following dates, times, and locations in both St. Joseph & Branch Counties...
Read MoreKindergarten 2026 Health Screenings
The Branch - Hillsdale - St. Joseph County Community Health Agency is offering FREE Kindergarten & Young 5's health screenings prior to the 2026-'27 school year. These screenings will include: Hearing & Vision, Immunizations, and a Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment. The screenings wi...
Read MoreHazardous Household Waste Program
Every Friday from 8am until 12pm, the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management will accept hazardous household waste at their Ashley facility. This is available to residents located in DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties. Commonly accepted items are paint thinners, used oil, antifreeze,...
Read MoreARF U.S. 12 Garage Sale
The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of St. Joseph County is holding a U.S. 12 Garage Sale on Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th in front of Parlin's Home Furnishings in Sturgis - 1954 E. Chicago Road. If you would like to donate items for sale you can do so by dropping them off in front of Parl...
Read MoreArchery Tournament
LaGrange County Parks and Recreation alongside Backcountry Outdoors are hosting an Archery Tournament at Pine Knob Park on Saturday, August 8th. All skill levels are welcome! For full event details and rules, visit https://www.lagrangecounty.org/topic/index.php?topicid=173&structureid=33. Reg...
Read MoreSturgis Youth for Christ 2026 Online Benefit Auction
The 2026 Sturgis Youth for Christ Online Benefit Auction is set for August 17th - 22nd and they need your help! YFC is looking for auction items, monetary, and sponsorship donations to help them reach this year's goal of $40,000! Last year over 600 young people heard that their lives have MEANING...
Read MoreMiracle Tree of Lagrange County Volunteer Meeting
You can become a Miracle Maker! The Miracle Tree of Lagrange County needs you. They are holding a Volunteer meeting on Saturday, August 15th from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Fawn River Coffee - 111 W. Spring Street in Lagrange. Come find out how:You can make a real difference in the lives of childrenConne...
Read More2026 FeNGke 5K Fun Run & Walk
Join LaGrange County Parks Department's annual FeNGke 5K Fun Run & Walk, Saturday, August 25th at Pine Knob Park! This non-timed, family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. For full event details and registration, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Howe/Feng...
Read MoreThe Go Foundations 'GO EXPLORE THE GREENS' Golf Outing
The Go Foundation is holding the "Go Explore The Greens" golf outing on Saturday, August 22nd at Cedar Lake Golf Course in Howe. Join them for a fun-filled day on the course while also supporting high-quality early learning opportunities for children and families in our community with Go Explore ...
Read MoreRadiant Life "Sturgis Make it Home"
Radiant Life Church of Sturgis in coordination with Hope United of St. Joseph County have a very special ministry they are offering called "Sturgis Make It Home." They take gently used household items and gift them to our neighbors who are just starting out or are restarting after a life changing...
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