EJSHS Drama Club to perform Peter Pan

The Elwood Jr/Sr High School Drama Club is rehearsing for their upcoming performance of Peter Pan. The show will be presented on Saturday, May 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Merritt Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door; cash only.

Lady Panthers rally to beat Huskies in 9 innings

ELWOOD --- Their backs against the wall, the Elwood Panthers refused to be denied and rallied for a 3-2, nine-inning victory over Hamilton Heights on Friday evening. The win came one night after the Panthers did not do much right in a 19-1, five-inning Central Indiana Conference loss to Madison-Grant.

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2023 EJSHS Prom Court

The 2023 Elwood Junior Senior High School prom is Saturday, April 29 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Elwood Elks Lodge. Walk-ins will begin at 7 p.m. The theme for this year’s prom is “Midnight Masquerade.”

Create your native plant garden

Gardening is a worthwhile endeavor that not only passes the time, but can be a form of exercise and relief from the daily grind. Gardens also provide ample opportunity to experiment, as individuals can produce everything from vegetables to bountiful blooms.

Lawn & Garden Time

A colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to their appeal.

How to make outdoor living spaces more comfortable

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent outdoors, even if it was predominantly on one’s own property. OnePoll, in conjunction with the lawn care company TruGreen, surveyed 2,000 American homeowners and found participants spent 14 hours outside every week in 2021, which was three hours more than prior to the pandemic. In addition, respondents admitted that time spent outdoors was therapeutic. A separate survey conducted for the International Casual Furnishings Association found that people now spend more time relaxing, gardening, exercising, dining, and entertaining outside than in years past. Though COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines, the desire to enjoy outdoor spaces has not waned.

Madison County Master Gardener Plant and Rummage Sale

The Madison County Master Gardeners will host its annual plant and rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Madison County 4H Farm Bureau Building (512 E. 4th Street) in Alexandria.

Free community garden plots in Tipton County

The Tipton County Extension Office, located at 1200 South Main Street in Tipton, is offering free community garden plots. Plots come pre-tilled so they are hassle free. All you need to do is plant seeds and take care of your garden to enjoy fresh produce all summer long! Stop by the Tipton County Extension Office to sign up.