Community Calendar

Happiness blooms before your eyes and in your heart at Johnson County’s Garden Celebration May 2 at the fairgrounds in Franklin. Gates open at 9 a.m., and festivities continue until 3 p.m. Buy annuals, perennials and vegetables, popular and unique plants, garden art, and cottage-farm products. Pick up some free seeds and tree seedlings while supplies last. Adults and children alike will be wowed with an up-close-and-personal, live wildlife rehabilitation presentation. More than 85 vendors plus Master Gardeners, Purdue Extension Service, food trucks and more. Still just $2 per person (CASH admission only, children 12 and under free) with free parking. Get your bloom on with a day of family fun!

Who: Hosted by the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club. Open to seasoned triathletes, beginners, and relay teams. Organized by Co-Chairs Jeff Owens and the Optimist committee.

What: A premier regional triathlon featuring a scenic swim in Winona Lake, a fast-paced bike course through the countryside, and a run through the historic Village at Winona.

Where: Winona Lake, Indiana. Transition and finish line located near the heart of the Village at Winona.

When: June 27th, 2026.

Why: To challenge your fitness in a beautiful setting while supporting the Optimist Club’s mission of "Bringing Out the Best in Youth, in our Communities, and in Ourselves." All proceeds benefit local youth programs and community initiatives.

How: Register online, view course maps, and find volunteer opportunities at warsawoptimist.org/triathlon.