Purdue Extension- Orange County

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Cooking for 1 or 2

Cooking for a smaller household can be simple and enjoyable! Join Purdue Extension and Crawford County CASA to learn practical meal-preparation tips, adapt recipes, plan portions and reduce food waste. Lunch is included.

📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
🕛 Noon–2 p.m.
📍 Community Foundation of Crawford County, 4030 E. Goodman Ridge Road, Marengo, IN 47140
💲 Free, but space is limited. Registration is required.

Please RSVP to Megan Timberlake at 812-788-1364 by November 6.
For questions, contact Veronica Portillo at 812-723-7107 or [email protected].

10/16/2026

RSVP today to the Melton Public Library for our Physical Activity program this Monday October 19th!

Looking for a fun, simple way to boost your health? Get moving with Purdue Extension’s free Physical Activity Across the Lifespan program!

During this one-hour introductory session, you’ll explore the benefits of physical activity, discover dance as an enjoyable form of exercise, participate in a short activity break and create a personalized goal to help you stay active.

📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 10 a.m.
📍 Melton Public Library | 8496 W College St, French Lick, IN 47432
💲 Free

Reserve your spot by calling the library at 812-936-2177 or visiting the reference desk.

10/16/2026

4-H Volunteer Training registration is open!

Complete your required 4-H volunteer training and enrollment, hear the latest updates, and get ready for another successful 4-H year.

Choose the in-person location that works best for you:
🍀 Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. — Harrison County Extension Office
🍀 Wednesday, November 4 at 6 p.m. — Scott County Saddle Club Building, at the fairgrounds
🍀 Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. — Clark County Food Stand Building, at the fairgrounds
🍀 Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m. — Orange County Community Center
🍀 Monday, November 16 at 6 p.m. — Washington County Extension Office

Register for a Southern Region session: https://form.jotform.com/242342854327154

Thank you for your continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of Indiana 4-H youth. We look forward to seeing you!

10/16/2026

All are welcome to attend the Health Fiesta at Veteran 7 on Nov. 4th. There will be vendor's offering FREE health care, kids activities, and education!

10/15/2026

Thank you to Stumler Farms for their donation of pumpkins for the Melton Public Library! Additionally, Stumler’s donated pumpkins for an activity for Homeschool Connections at the Orleans Library next Tuesday. We truly appreciate our community partners ❣️

A big thank-you to Veronica Portillo, Purdue Extension–Orange County, and Stumler Farms for our pumpkins! 🎃🍂 We truly appreciate your generosity! ❤️

10/15/2026

Join Purdue Extension and Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants for an educational afternoon focused on using visual evaluation and genomic testing data to make informed beef replacement heifer selection decisions at the Beef Replacement Heifer Selection program.

Saturday, October 24, 2026
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center
11371 E. Purdue Farm Rd., Dubois, IN 47527

Program topics include:
Live animal evaluation.
Understanding commercial heifer genomic testing and selection indexes.
How genomic data can help seedstock suppliers assist commercial cattlemen in bull selection.
Panel discussion with industry experts.

Featured speakers include Dr. Gordon Jones, Chris Muegge, MS, and Dr. Nick Minton.

There is no fee to attend, but RSVPs are required by Wednesday, October 21!

Contact Jason Tower at [email protected] or 812-678-4427 to register.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about tools and strategies to support informed cattle selection decisions!

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Join us next Tuesday at the Orleans Public Library for Homeschool Connections! 🎃 Please RSVP to the library.

🏡 Homeschool Connections at the Orleans Public Library 📚

Looking for homeschool support, community, and a chance to connect with other homeschooling families? Join us for Homeschool Connections, a monthly gathering for homeschooling families to share ideas, build connections, and help shape future meetings.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Adults: Connect with other homeschool parents to share tips, resources, and conversation.

🎨 School-age youth: Enjoy fun icebreakers and an activity while getting to know other homeschool students and making new friends.

Whether you are new to homeschooling or have years of experience, we would love for you to join us!

📍 Location: Orleans Public Library
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📅 Dates:
• October 20, 2026 (Join us for Connection and Pumpkin painting!)
• November 10, 2026
• December 8, 2026

💙 FREE PROGRAM!

Please RSVP to the Orleans Public Library by calling (812) 865-3270 or visiting the reference desk.

Questions or accommodations? Please contact Purdue Extension–Orange County at 812-723-7107 or [email protected]

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Purdue Extension–Orange County at 812-723-7107 or [email protected]

We hope to see you there! 🌟