Purdue Extension-White County

10/15/2026

Make the most of your holiday budget with Purdue Extension! 🎁
The holidays should be about making memories, not stressing over money! Join Purdue Extension’s free, five-week email series, Curb Your Urge to Splurge: Holiday Edition, for practical tips and creative ideas to help you save money, reduce stress, and enjoy the season.

💰 Create a holiday spending plan
🎁 Discover budget-friendly gift ideas
🍽️ Find simple meal ideas
🛡️ Learn about holiday scams
❤️ Enjoy the season without overspending
📧 Emails begin October 26, 2026, and the series is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Registration is free! Sign up by October 25.

👉 Learn more and register: https://extension.purdue.edu/hhs/money/programs/curb-your-urge-to-splurge-holiday-edition.html

10/12/2026

🍳 Cook It Forward with Jasper County 4-H!

Youth in grades 3–8 are invited to roll up their sleeves and build their cooking skills during this four-session, hands-on cooking and service program!

Participants will learn kitchen safety and cooking basics, discover where food comes from, plan a balanced meal and then put those skills into action by preparing a meal to give to others.

📅 November 9, 10, 16 & 17
⏰ 5–6 p.m. CST
📍 Jasper County Fairgrounds Community Building

Registration is FREE, thanks to the Jasper Newton Foundation!
Register here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1UkSgqHRjtFTofI
Questions? Contact Peyton Newman at [email protected].

10/09/2026

🎉 We're Taking a Holiday!

In celebration of Columbus Day, our office will be closed Monday, October 12th.

🌟 Take some time to relax, recharge and enjoy the holiday - we'll see you bright and early when we reopen Tuesday, October 13th!

Have a wonderful holiday!🍂✨

10/09/2026

Be sure you are following the Purdue Extension Northwest Region page for updates on local programs coming up!

Build confidence, improve your balance and reduce your risk of falling with A Matter of Balance!

This free, eight-session program is designed for anyone concerned about falls, interested in improving strength and flexibility or limiting activities because of a fear of falling.

📅 October 20, 22, 29 and November 3, 5, 10, 12 and 17
⏰ 9:30–11:30 a.m.
📍 Generations Center, 10448 N. 450 E., DeMotte
💲 Free

Space is limited! Register by October 15 at https://cvent.me/2VKG1K.

10/01/2026

Welcome to Purdue Extension Northwest Region! 💛🖤

This page highlights the programs, people and impact of Purdue Extension serving Northwest Indiana.

Here you’ll find updates on education, events and community efforts in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, health and human sciences and community development.

We’re glad you’re here and look forward to sharing the work happening across our communities.

09/21/2026

Beginning September 25th, we will be taking donations of gently used, like new or new coats in honor of Dolly Parton! Stop by to donate, enjoy Dolly related crafts and more!

Want more Dolly related fun? Join United Way: White County, Indiana on 9/25 and visit .neck.of.the.woods in Idaville from 5:30 - 9 PM for Reading & Rhinestones!

Coat donations can be left in the large pink collection box, located in the Library foyer, beginning September 25th, 2026. Please make sure to clean and check all items before donation, thank you!

09/20/2026

A colorful lineup of decorated hay bales at Belstra Farm and Garden is doing more than adding some fall flair. Nineteen organizations, businesses and families decorated bales this year for the Reynolds store’s hay bale decorating contest, with donations benefiting the American Cancer Society cast ...

09/15/2026

Voting will stay open until October! Go check out our bales and vote!

09/11/2026

Be sure to visit Belstra Farm and Garden - Reynolds, IN for their fall festival tomorrow!

Voting will be open for your favorite hay bale and we have 3 to highlight this year

🔥The Campfire created by Purdue Extension White County employees

🐔The Egg-cellent Chicken by White County 4-H Jr. Leaders

👑 The 4-H Fair Queen by Miss White County 4-H Fair Queen

All proceeds from voting will go to the American Cancer Society

Can’t make it tomorrow? Don’t worry, stop by Belstra over the next few weeks to cast your votes!

09/10/2026

📢Our office will be closed Friday, September 11th for a Staff Development Day! If you find yourself needing assistance during our closure, you are welcome to leave us a message or reach out to our friend in Jasper County (219-866-4961).

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, September 14th at 8am.