Putnam Patter for Oct. 29

Friday, October 29, 2010

Halloween open house planned

The McKim Observatory will have a Halloween open house Sunday. The Observatory will open at 7 p.m., and the telescopes will be open from 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Museum welcomes wilderness traveler

The Putnam County Museum invites the public to get back to nature with Jason Fajt, a local resident, who goes into the wilderness for a week every year, eating only that which he hunts or forages. Come to the Museum on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., to hear Fajt talk about his experience and survival tips on living off the land.

Fajt will immerse the audience in Native American lifestyle with his traditional clothes and authentic reproduction bows and arrows, which he makes himself and uses during his week in the wilderness. He will also bring deer hides he sleeps on and other items and tools he uses during his annual week in nature.

The event is free and open to guests of all ages.

Indoor corn hole tournament is Nov. 6

Little Dude Ranch is sponsoring an indoor corn hole tournament for the Putnam County Giving Tree fundraiser at noon Nov. 6 at the Little Dude Ranch's location at U.S. 231 N in Greencastle.

There is a $20 entry fee, and all teams must be paid prior to drawing of the brackets. The entry must be received by Nov. 4. Forms and fee may be dropped off at the Sheriff's Department or Shuee & Sons. No refunds will be issued for entry fees, and concessions will be available.

For additional information or questions call Mike O'Hair at 720-4213 or e-mail at jenjackson88cubs@yahoo.com

DPU senior to share travel experiences

Emily Smedra, a DePauw senior, spent last spring studying in Spain and traveling in Europe. She will give a presentation on her trip at First Christian Church at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. All are invited.

The church is located at 110 S. Indiana St. in Greencastle, across from the Greencastle Fire Station. Call 653-3146 or e-mail fccdoc@cinergymetro.net for more information.

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