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Bullying is a growing problem for children. I am so excited to see news of this upcoming BIG Improv camp in West Lafayette! This group started in October and is receiving performance requests from across Indiana and other states as well.

Children can learn some techniques to deal with bullies while having fun at this camp. This session is taking place August 1 – 5 with two age groups: 5-7 years and 8-12years. Details about this camp and more information about this creative  approach can be found at the BIG Improv website.

Seating is limited!

My wife and I went to the Farmers Market in West Lafayette, Indiana this evening after work to see what our local farmers had to offer. I looks like it has been a good year so far for them. The corn is starting to show up at the market and the other vegetables like okra, zucchini, squash, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes are looking very nice. The farmers market is not the cheapest place to pick up you vegetables but it is certainly the freshest and probably the best tasting.

For those of you who want something more there are also assorted jewelry booths, a tie dye booth, and some very good smelling pastry booths. You should come out to the next Farmers Market and see what you can take home for the table.

For more information and upcoming places, dates, and times, go to www.lafayettefarmersmarket.com. See you there!

If you haven’t noticed, it is starting to warm up out there. People are itching to get outside and enjoy the warm air and the sunshine. Outdoor walks this time of year are an excellent way to get out and indulge in your need for fresh air.

Lafayette and West Lafayette have several great hiking and bike trails. The greater Lafayette area boasts over 12 miles of hiking and biking paths that wind through our local scenic areas. The paths take you through the Lilly Nature Center & Celery Bog, through Purdue University, and even to the downtown district. The walk along the Wabash river might even give you the opportunity to see some of our local American Bald Eagles.

Take the time this weekend to enjoy a stroll and allow the stresses and strains of everyday life and the Winter just past to melt away. You’ll be glad you did.

What were you doing when you were 21 years old? If you were playing classical piano for audiences all over the world and winning elite piano competitions then you are way ahead of me. That is what 21 year old Haochen Zhang, a world renowned pianist is doing. Zhang won a Gold Medal at the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition at the age of 19 and was youngest pianist in the competition. As a special treat for classical piano fans he will be performing 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Purdue University Loeb Playhouse in West Lafayette.

This is sure to be a great performance from a rare talent, so don’t miss it! Oh, how to buy and by the way? Our ability to draw in talented musicians from all over the world and from all different musical formats to perform here on a regular basis is just one more reason to love Lafayette.

For additional information you can contact the Purdue Business Office at 765-494-3933, email them at convocations@purdue.edu, or visit the convocations website at www.convocations.org.

Create and enter a scarecrow into the Trail of Scarecrows Contest. Scarecrows will line the drive into the State Park.

Summer Hours: April through October, 8 am to 5 pm 7 days a week.

Contact: Gayle Pitstick, Office Manager
Email: GPitstick@dnr.IN.gov

Website: http://www.prophetstown.org/