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09/23/2026

🌟 LaGrange County Senior Expo is coming up! 🌟

Join us Tuesday, October 6th from 9 AM–1 PM at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana for a day filled with helpful resources, free services, food and fun!

📍 Michiana Event Center
455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana

Come visit 45+ vendor booths and connect with local organizations offering information and resources for seniors, caregivers and families.

❤️ FREE health services, including blood pressure checks, hearing tests, vaccinations and medication disposal
☕ Coffee & donuts – while supplies last
🥪 FREE lunch at 11 AM – while supplies last
🎶 Live music
🎉 Bingo
🎁 Prize giveaways throughout the day

Whether you're looking for information for yourself or a loved one—or just want to get out and enjoy the day—there will be something for everyone.

💜 FREE ADMISSION — everyone is welcome!

Bring a friend and spend the day exploring resources, making connections and having fun!

📣 Please SHARE to help us spread the word throughout LaGrange County and surrounding communities!

08/14/2026

Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday 1pm-5pm

08/05/2026

🌟 Join Us for the DeKalb County Senior Expo! 🌟
Looking for valuable resources, health services, and a fun day out? Mark your calendar and join us for the DeKalb County Senior Expo!
📅 Wednesday, August 12
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Kruse Plaza
5634 Opportunity Blvd.
Auburn, IN
With over 55 vendor booths, you'll have the opportunity to connect with local organizations offering information on:
✅ In-home care and assistance
✅ Rehabilitation and assisted living options
✅ Health insurance resources
✅ Legal services
✅ Volunteer opportunities
✅ Hearing aids and hearing healthcare
…and so much more!
Take advantage of FREE health services, including:
💉 Vaccinations
❤️ Blood pressure checks
👂 Hearing tests
💊 Medication disposal
It’s more than an expo—it’s a day of fun! Enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🎉 Bingo
🥪 FREE lunch (while supplies last)
🎁 Prize giveaways throughout the day!
Whether you're planning for yourself, helping a loved one, or simply looking to learn about the many services available in our community, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Admission is FREE! Bring a friend and spend the day exploring resources, enjoying great company, and taking advantage of valuable health and wellness services. We can't wait to see you there!

05/04/2026

Join us this Thursday for the Noble County Senior Expo—a great day filled with valuable resources, helpful services, and fun!

📍 Location: Community Learning Center (CLC), Kendallville.
📅 Date: Thursday, May 7th 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’ll have 35+ vendor booths offering information on programs and resources including in-home care, assisted living, rehabilitation services, health insurance, legal assistance, volunteering, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered and explore what’s available in our community.

💉 Take advantage of free health services like vaccinations and blood pressure checks.
💊 Safely dispose of unused or expired medications at our medication disposal station.
🎶 Enjoy live music, try your luck at bingo, and stick around for a free lunch (while supplies last)!

🎁 Plus, we’ll be giving away prizes throughout the day!
Bring a friend and come spend a fun, informative day with us—we look forward to seeing you there!

11/24/2025

🌲🎄LAST CALL FOR CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRIES! 🎄🌲
The deadline to participate in the 2025 Christmas Parade - Parade of Trees - is coming up fast! If your business, organization, or family would like to join in the fun on Saturday, December 6th at 1:00pm, be sure to get your submission form in BEFORE November 30th.

Forms & details: https://www.kpcnews.com/kendallville_christmas_parade/

Help us make this year’s parade the biggest and brightest yet-don’t miss your chance to be a part of the holiday magic! 🎅🏻🎁

10/30/2025

👻🎃It’s almost Halloween….. but, we’re already dreaming of Christmas! 🎅🏻 🎄
Entries are now OPEN for the 57th Annual Kendallville Christmas Parade!
This year’s theme is “Parade of Trees” - so get creative, gather your group, and help us light up Main Street with festive cheer.
🗓️Parade Date: Saturday, December 6 at 1:00p.m.
📍Main Street, Kendallville
⏱️Entry Deadline: December 1st
Entry forms and details can be found here ➡️https://www.kpcnews.com/kendallville_christmas_parade/
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Kendallville’s favorite holiday traditions!

09/17/2025

🎉 Join Us for the 2025 Lagrange County Senior Expo! 🎉

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Michiana Event Center, Shipshewana

This year’s Senior Expo is bigger than ever with over 45 vendor booths featuring:
✅ Health Insurance & Medicare Resources
✅ Home Improvements
✅ Legal Matters & Estate Planning
✅ Assisted Living & In-Home Care Options
✅ Local Resources & Much More!

Enjoy a full morning of activities:
🎶 Entertainment by Joe Justice
🎲 Bingo, Door Prizes & Raffles
☕ Coffee & Donuts in the Morning
🥪 Box Lunch at 11:00 AM (while supplies last)

💉 On-Site Services: Blood Pressure Checks, Hearing Tests
🚐 Parkview Mammography Bus will be on site! Call 260-483-1847 to schedule your appointment.

🎟 Admission is FREE – Bring a friend and make a day of it!
For booth information, contact Holly Bireley [email protected]

09/03/2025

08/27/2025

🌟 Steuben County Senior Expo! 🌟
📍 Location: Steuben County Event Center
100 LN 101 B Crooked Lake, Angola
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 9th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 Admission: FREE!
Join us for a fun and informative day at the Steuben County Senior Expo! With over 35 vendor booths, this event is your one-stop destination for information on:
✅ In-home care & assistance
✅ Rehabilitation & assisted living options
✅ Health insurance guidance
✅ Legal resources
✅ Volunteer opportunities and more!
🍽️ Enjoy a FREE lunch while supplies last, try your luck with bingo, and don’t miss out on prize giveaways throughout the day!
🩺 Free health services include:
Blood pressure checks
Hearing tests
Safe medication disposal station
💗 Francine’s Friends Mobile Mammography Bus will also be on-site.
Appointments are required—please call Parkview at 260-483-1847 to schedule.
This is a wonderful opportunity for seniors, families, and caregivers to connect with local providers, explore resources, and take advantage of valuable health services—all in one place!
📌 Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 9th at the Steuben County Event Center!

08/07/2025

🎉 Join Us for the DeKalb County Senior Expo! 🎉

📍 Location: Kruse Plaza
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13th
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💵 Admission: FREE!

We're excited to welcome seniors, caregivers, and families to a fun and informative day at the Senior Expo at Kruse Plaza! Explore over 35 vendor booths offering valuable information on:

✅ In-home care & assistance
✅ Rehabilitation and assisted living options
✅ Health insurance guidance
✅ Legal resources
✅ Volunteer opportunities and more!

🎶 Enjoy live music by Joe Justice, test your luck with bingo, enjoy a FREE lunch while supplies last, and stick around for prize giveaways throughout the day!

🩺 Free health services include blood pressure checks, hearing tests, and access to a medication disposal station to safely discard old or unused prescriptions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather resources, connect with local providers, and enjoy a lively day in a welcoming environment. We hope to see you there—bring a friend or loved one and make a day of it! 💙

📌 Save the date: Wednesday, August 13th at Kruse Plaza!