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Limberlost Spooktacular Nature Oct. 20
Join the staff at Limberlost State Historic Site Saturday, Oct. 20 to interact with some live creepy animals and attend the “School of Scare” Skull Class to become a Limberlost skull scholar.

This family event will also host many Halloween-themed games including ‘Vampires of the Limberlost’ guessing game that helps identity what blood-thirsty things are living in the mighty Limberlost swamp. There will be Halloween candy and prizes for everyone.

The event, from 6 to 8 p.m., is $3 per child and free for adults. Children in costume will also go home with a goodie bag full of Halloween treats.

For more information call 260-368-7428 or e-mail cburnette@indianamuseum.org.
                      
Kevin Ford Launch to be broadcast live Oct. 23
Come and watch at the Montpelier Civic Center the live broadcast of Kevin Ford’s launch on a Russian Soyuz capsule with two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station on Oct. 23. Kevin grew up in Montpelier and still considers Montpelier his hometown. He is to remain in orbit as the commander of the International Space Station until March 2013. At 6:30 a.m. a special message Kevin recorded just for our community will be played. The launch will be at 6:51 a.m. Donuts, coffee and Tang will be provided.

Composting Workshop Oct. 23
The Purdue Extension Service of Blackford County will host a composting workshop Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Blackford County Fairgrounds in Hartford City.
Those attending will learn the principles and the practice of composting and how to turn yard waste into rich soil.

Pre-registration is needed by Oct. 22 by calling 765-348-3213 or emailing cluppers@purdue.edu. The event is free.