Events in March 2019
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Kokomo Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
Kokomo Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
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March 1, 2019
Every Friday 5pm-7pm at Crown Haven Center (5282 W 250 S, Russiaville, IN). Only $5 and riders get FREE chocolate chip cookies! Pony rides take place indoors so you can ride in comfort regardless of the weather. 765-480-3930. Must be able to climb a few stairs, and swing a leg onto the saddle to ride the horse. Horse will be guided by a trained professional. The petting zoo is free.
First FridayFirst Friday
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March 1, 2019
First Friday; Downtown Kokomo; 5:30-9:00 p.m.; Free, self-guided arts tour in the Downtown District; For a full list of
activities, call 457-5301 or visit www.firstfridaykokomo.com. Set phasers to stun because we're starting to hear from celebrities who are planning to attend Movie Night - First Friday March on Friday, March 1 in Kokomo Downtown District! (To be clear, it’s just the cardboard version of the celebrities!) https://www.facebook.com/events/483024255435007/ -
Succulent Bar
Succulent Bar
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March 2, 2019
Make Your Own Succulent Bar; KHCPL South; 1-4 p.m.; Choose and decorate your container and make sand art during
this drop-in program for all ages; $5 fee to cover supplies due at the door; Register online at www.khcpl.org1755 E Center Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Hug a Cop with Jeremiah Benefit Concert With Andy GriggsHug a Cop with Jeremiah Benefit Concert With Andy Griggs
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March 2, 2019
Jeremiah Derks, Age 11 was diagnosed on July 2, 2019 with a rare form of cancer, Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma. Jeremiah is currently undergoing Chemo treatments at Riley’s Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Jeremiah is scheduled for surgery on his 12th Birthday, October 5th. Jeremiah has 3 brothers, Brenden age 13, Johnny age 10, and Blake age 6. His parents Shannon and Alisha and brothers all reside in Kokomo.
Join us as me as we raise money to assist the Derks family.
All money from the ticket sales and silent auction will go directly to Jeremiah and his family!
Jeremiah’s Journey
Performing Artist:
Andy Griggs
https://www.facebook.com/therealgriggs/
Paul Stout
https://www.facebook.com/paulstoutcountry/
Caleb Daugherty
https://www.facebook.com/CalebDaughertyCD/
Karl Remy
https://www.facebook.com/KarlRemymusic/
Rodney Collins and The Second Hand Smoke BandCONTRIBUTORS:
Indianapolis Colts
https://www.facebook.com/colts/
Septics R Us
765-419-3315
Patriot Brand LLC
https://www.facebook.com/thepatriotbrands/
FatBoy Entertainment and Authentics
https://www.facebook.com/FatBoyEntertainmentandAuthentics/
JLS Motorsports
https://www.facebook.com/JLS-Motosports-371535896737377/$20/Tickets
Kokomo Country Palace, Saturday March 2, starting at 6PM.
Tickets: https://jeremiahsjourneybenefitconcert.brownpapertickets.com/
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Gospel Hour
Gospel Hour
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March 3, 2019
Come listen to local guy, Matt Gerhard. He'll be performing for the March Gospel Hour at Calvary Baptist Church. The program will feature gospel music, hymns, and praise and worship songs on both the piano and organ. I hope you'll join me for this free afternoon of great music! Calvary Baptist Church, 1967 W. Boulevard, Kokomo, 4 to 5PM.
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SAFE MHFA Training
SAFE MHFA Training
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March 4, 2019
Servers Advocating for Everyone Mental Health First Aid Training. This is a 2 part course for those in the service industry in our community. If you are interested, you will need to register on our website at www.mhanci.org. Go to the Event Calendar, Select Each Date of the Course, and Register for Each Date. You will need to complete both sessions in order to be Certified.
Monday, March 4, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
Monday, March 11, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
At the Tin Man Brewing Company, 500 N. Buckeye, Kokomo. Hosted by Mental Health America of North Central Indiana
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Dodgeball League
Dodgeball League
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March 5, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
StorytimeStorytime
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March 5, 2019
Ready to Read Storytime; KHCPL South; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Parents and caregivers, we will partner with you to show you
how to ensure the development of your child’s early literacy skills and instill a love of reading in your child; For ages
4+; Visit www.khcpl.org.1755 E Center Rd.Kokomo, IN 46902United States(765) 453-4150 -
Kokomo Huddle
Kokomo Huddle
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March 6, 2019
Kokomo HUDDLE meets every Wednesday at the Kokomo Family YMCA at noon. The day begins at precisely 12:10 PM and concludes at 12:50 PM.
Each week is a stand-alone message and requires no preliminary study.
MissionOur PURPOSE:
To grow, strengthen, and encourage men to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known in our community.
Our GOALS:
1. Engage men in the study of God's Word.
2. Make known God's plan of salvation
3. Provide a safe environment for men to discuss spiritual matters.
4. Equip and encourage men to apply Christian teachings to their lives.114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Lifetree CafeLifetree Cafe
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March 6, 2019
March 6th – Lifetree Café will be at 6:30 pm at Peru Public Library. This “conversation café” is part of a national network of locations that offer participatory events related to life and faith. For questions about Lifetree café call Andrea Hammersley at 765-863-3701 or email at horse4bh@yahoo.com
102 E Main St, Peru, IN 46970
https://peru.lib.in.us/
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Dodgeball Fun
Dodgeball Fun
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March 7, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Exercise with SommerExercise with Sommer
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March 7, 2019
Come dance, get fit, and have fun with Sommer! Sommer has all your favorite dance hits. She'll help you exercise the calories away! Bring your sneakers, and some comfy clothes, and prepare for a good time. Make sure to get to the Respite House a little early, and be prepared to dance at 3:30pm!
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296Free Chicken & Noodle Dinner @ Loree Brethren ChurchFree Chicken & Noodle Dinner @ Loree Brethren Church
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March 7, 2019
March 7th – A Free Chicken and Noodle Dinner will be held at Loree Brethren Church located at 8483 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill from 5 pm to 7 pm. The free food and fellowship event is in its 13th year and will take place inside Loree Fellowship Hall. For more information contact 765-473-7980
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Girl Spa Afternoon at the Respite House
Girl Spa Afternoon at the Respite House
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March 9, 2019
Hey Ladies! Come enjoy an afternoon of Bona Vista person served pampering! You will be greeted with snacks, a delicious mocktail, and be whisked away for a spa afternoon... Bona Vista style!! You will enjoy getting your makeup done, your nails, and your hair done, too!! Come, relax, and bring your girlfriends to the Respite House on March 9th from 2 to 4PM. This is a free event for Bona Vista persons served. CALL DOROTHY WITH ANY QUESTIONS! 765-454-5344 EXT 226
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296ReDiscover Downtown Peru Second SaturdayReDiscover Downtown Peru Second Saturday
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March 9, 2019
March 9th – ReDiscover Downtown Peru Second Saturday will be from 5 pm to 9 pm, with food, arts, entertainment, live music, a kid’s corner and a lot more. For more information check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/perusecondsaturdays Rediscover Downtown Peru is an entity made up of community members and local business owners who are dedicated to building a vibrant downtown. They exist to support local downtown businesses by encouraging historic preservation and revitalization efforts.
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SAFE MHFA Training
SAFE MHFA Training
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March 11, 2019
Servers Advocating for Everyone Mental Health First Aid Training. This is a 2 part course for those in the service industry in our community. If you are interested, you will need to register on our website at www.mhanci.org. Go to the Event Calendar, Select Each Date of the Course, and Register for Each Date. You will need to complete both sessions in order to be Certified.
Monday, March 4, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
Monday, March 11, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
At the Tin Man Brewing Company, 500 N. Buckeye, Kokomo. Hosted by Mental Health America of North Central Indiana
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Dodgeball League
Dodgeball League
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March 12, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
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Kokomo Huddle
Kokomo Huddle
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March 13, 2019
Kokomo HUDDLE meets every Wednesday at the Kokomo Family YMCA at noon. The day begins at precisely 12:10 PM and concludes at 12:50 PM.
Each week is a stand-alone message and requires no preliminary study.
MissionOur PURPOSE:
To grow, strengthen, and encourage men to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known in our community.
Our GOALS:
1. Engage men in the study of God's Word.
2. Make known God's plan of salvation
3. Provide a safe environment for men to discuss spiritual matters.
4. Equip and encourage men to apply Christian teachings to their lives.114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447 -
Dodgeball Fun
Dodgeball Fun
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March 14, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Exercise with SommerExercise with Sommer
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March 14, 2019
Come dance, get fit, and have fun with Sommer! Sommer has all your favorite dance hits. She'll help you exercise the calories away! Bring your sneakers, and some comfy clothes, and prepare for a good time. Make sure to get to the Respite House a little early, and be prepared to dance at 3:30pm!
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296 -
FREE Statehouse/Library Indianapolis Trip
FREE Statehouse/Library Indianapolis Trip
All day
March 16, 2019
Join us for a trip to downtown Indianapolis. Our first stop will be the Statehouse. This will be a 30 to 45 minute walking tour of the ins and outs of this beautiful downtown landmark. Come check out where many Bona Vista staff have championed for our persons served, as well as staff! This is a beautiful building with a rich history! Our next stop will be the Library... the architecture is stunning, the books are vast, and the knowledge abounds! Ever wanted to see inside!?! Now is your chance! We will also be having a scavenger hunt about Myths and Legends while we're there! What is a myth? What is a legend? LET'S FIND OUT!! You can partner up, or do some hunting on your own!! Our last stop will be Circle Centre Mall. We'll take a little time and check out this exciting shopping destination right in downtown Indy!! Finally, we will end up right where we started, Bona Vista's Respite House. We will end with dinner and some karaoke fun at the Respite House.
Please, be at the Respite house around 8:30AM. We will be leaving for Indy around 9:00AM. The tour at the statehouse begins at 11:00AM sharp. While everything is free, you may want to bring money for lunch, snacks or souvenirs along the way. Our day will close at 6:00PM. The free dinner will be subway-style. There will be sandwiches, chips, and drinks.
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296 -
Texas Roadhouse Give Back Day
Texas Roadhouse Give Back Day
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March 18, 2019
Texas Roadhouse Give Back Day from 4-10pm in Kokomo! Same rules apply – dine-in, carry-out or purchase gift cards to increase the total raised for Bona Vista Programs! *Doesn’t include alcohol* Don’t forget to take the flyer attached or show it to your waiter/waitress in order for us to get the credit! Stop by Monday the 18th!
5107 Clinton Ave, Kokomo, IN 46902
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Dodgeball League
Dodgeball League
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March 19, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
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Kokomo Huddle
Kokomo Huddle
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March 20, 2019
Kokomo HUDDLE meets every Wednesday at the Kokomo Family YMCA at noon. The day begins at precisely 12:10 PM and concludes at 12:50 PM.
Each week is a stand-alone message and requires no preliminary study.
MissionOur PURPOSE:
To grow, strengthen, and encourage men to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known in our community.
Our GOALS:
1. Engage men in the study of God's Word.
2. Make known God's plan of salvation
3. Provide a safe environment for men to discuss spiritual matters.
4. Equip and encourage men to apply Christian teachings to their lives.114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447 -
Dodgeball Fun
Dodgeball Fun
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March 21, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Exercise with SommerExercise with Sommer
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March 21, 2019
Come dance, get fit, and have fun with Sommer! Sommer has all your favorite dance hits. She'll help you exercise the calories away! Bring your sneakers, and some comfy clothes, and prepare for a good time. Make sure to get to the Respite House a little early, and be prepared to dance at 3:30pm!
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296 -
Wings, Etc. Give Back Day
Wings, Etc. Give Back Day
All day
March 26, 2019
Wings, Etc. Give Back Day ALL day from 11a-11p. So, go there or carry-out for lunch or dinner! You have to take the coupon/flyer attached to this email, so make sure to print it out and plan ahead!
113 E Sycamore St, Kokomo, IN 46901
Dodgeball LeagueDodgeball League
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March 26, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
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Kokomo Huddle
Kokomo Huddle
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March 27, 2019
Kokomo HUDDLE meets every Wednesday at the Kokomo Family YMCA at noon. The day begins at precisely 12:10 PM and concludes at 12:50 PM.
Each week is a stand-alone message and requires no preliminary study.
MissionOur PURPOSE:
To grow, strengthen, and encourage men to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known in our community.
Our GOALS:
1. Engage men in the study of God's Word.
2. Make known God's plan of salvation
3. Provide a safe environment for men to discuss spiritual matters.
4. Equip and encourage men to apply Christian teachings to their lives.114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Lifetree CafeLifetree Cafe
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March 27, 2019
March 27th – Lifetree Café will be at 6:30 pm at Peru Public Library. This “conversation café” is part of a national network of locations that offer participatory events related to life and faith. For questions about Lifetree café call Andrea Hammersley at 765-863-3701 or email at horse4bh@yahoo.com.
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Dodgeball Fun
Dodgeball Fun
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March 28, 2019
Calling all dodgeballers! Come join a brand new Person Served, Bona Vista league that's happening at the YMCA. We will be having dodgeball games at the Kokomo family YMCA from 12pM to 1PM. Are you a seasoned player? Are you a beginner? Have you never played? That's great!! There's room for everyone. Come one, come all! Come for the fun. Come make friends. Come have a great time!! Call Dorothy at 765-454-5344 ext 226 to register. Please, try and register by February 5th, if possible. Please, register so we know how many to expect.
The YMCA is located at 114 N. Union Street.
114 N. Union StreetKokomo, IN 46901United States(765) 457-4447Exercise with SommerExercise with Sommer
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March 28, 2019
Come dance, get fit, and have fun with Sommer! Sommer has all your favorite dance hits. She'll help you exercise the calories away! Bring your sneakers, and some comfy clothes, and prepare for a good time. Make sure to get to the Respite House a little early, and be prepared to dance at 3:30pm!
1226 E Hoffer St.Kokomo, IN 46902United States765-860-2296 -
YuGiOh Constructed Competition
YuGiOh Constructed Competition
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March 31, 2019
It's Time to Duel!
The Kingdom Cards & Games hosts Yugioh Constructed Tournaments every Sunday starting at 4:00 p.m.!
This event is $6 plus tax, which pays for entry into the event and throws 2 packs per player into the prize pool. Prizes are paid out after a number of Swiss rounds based on attendance. Each player is guaranteed 1 pack just for playing!
Come on out to The Kingdom and strive to become the King of Games! See you at The Kingdom!
Kingdom Cards & Games126 W Walnut St.Kokomo, IN 46901(765) 450-5977