Jasper offers so many wonderful opportunities for our community. Below are just a few highlights of local organizations and what they offer. If you ever have any questions about the Jasper community, all of our REALTORS love to talk about all things Jasper and Dubois County related! #LetsTalk
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce plays an important role in our local economy. They would like to remind you that with schools back in session and businesses returning to more normal operations, there are important protocols we must all continue to adopt and follow on a regular basis:
~~CONTINUE TO WEAR A FACE MASK/COVERING
~~PRACTICE SOCIAL/PERSONAL DISTANCING
~~INCREASE HYGIENE PRACTICES
~~STAY AT HOME WHEN SICK
~~FOLLOW EMPLOYER GUIDELINES
~~FOLLOW C.D.C. AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
THE KREMPP GALLERY: AMY DELAP AND WILLIAM KOLOK EXHIBITION: AUGUST 5 – 28
After a few months of canceled exhibits, The Krempp Gallery at the Jasper Arts Center is pleased to present the art work of mixed media artist, Amy DeLap of Vincennes, IN and sculptor, William Kolok of Owensboro, KY.
Dubois County Museum
The Dubois County Museum has re-opened its doors again and visitors are encouraged. With all of the closing due to the COVID-19 and rescheduling of events, they have updated programming:
August 27: Free Night at the Museum Night of Games 5:30-8:00p.m. Rediscover your favorite pastime and learn new strategies for a variety of games.
September 12: Archaeology Day 10:00 am-NOON Speakers and former State Archaeologist identifying your finds.
September 30: Free Night at the Museum 5:30-8:00 p.m. Celebrate Cider. Discover the joys of cider production and taste the harvest with apple based foods and activities.
Dubois County Museum is proud to announce the “Re_Member” Campaign.This mini fundraising effort celebrates the legacy of those who choose to make Dubois County their home– past, present and future by using “Re_Member funds”
for artifact preservation,exhibit fabrication, and educational programs. We invite new members and encouragecurrent members to renew now for the 2021 membership year.
- Annual membership begins the date you join and runs for a full year.
- Members enjoy free admission, monthly e-newsletters, and quarterly printed newsletters.
- All new, renewing and gift memberships will receive a complimentary lidded coffee tumbler with our exhibit gallery logo.
- Another new incentive for members is a 10% discount in the museum store.
Help us share the love of history with family and friends by encouraging participation in the “Re_member” Campaign. Joining online is easy just click the “get Involved” tab on our website or go straight to this link: https://duboiscountymuseum.org/membership/
You can also download the membership application and mail in your form and donation. Your donation ensures that the Dubois County Museum can continue to collect, preserve, interpret and promote the history of Dubois County,Indiana.
Patoka Lake Clean Up
Patoka Lake Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 –11:00a.m. in a stash the trash and dash style. We need your help to protect this drinking water source and wildlife habitat area! Due to Covid-19 and the practice of social distancing,participants can meet an event coordinator at any of the following boat ramps to register:
- Painter’s Creek, Osborn, South Lick Fork, Lick Fork, Newton Stewart or South Ramp.
- Quick Registration is from 8:00 – 9:30a.m. Trash pickup will take place from 8:00a.m. – 11a.m.
- Come by kayak, boat or car! Increased visitation this summer,brought an increase in trash buildup. While our staff and volunteers work daily to clear the debris, there is still pounds of trash littering the shoreline.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Plan to wear close-toed walking shoes, bug spray and bring long pants. Participants will be placed in locations based on family groups. The event will be held in a stash the trash and dash style where trash bags will be left at the boat ramp and along highways for trucks to pick up. Once you have collected in your area,you are free to head home. Due to Covid-19 there will be no formal meal or prize giveaways but the lake needs you now more than ever! We send a huge thank you to all of our past volunteers and extend our appreciation in advance to all those who will join us in 2020!
For more information contact the Patoka Lake Nature Center at (812)685-2447.
Indiana SBDC & IU Kelley Launch Project HOPE
To support businesses negatively affected by COVID-19, the Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) announced a new partnership with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business to support the long-term economic recovery of Hoosier small businesses and entrepreneurs. Through a new program, eligible companies may apply for no-cost assistance to help establish or increase their online presence through website development, e-commerce support and other digital tools and services.
Under the program, Kelley students and recent graduates are offered paid internships to assist eligible companies in expanding their online presence, solving technology issues or providing new digital capabilities. The projects, which include creating or modifying websites,building e-commerce platforms, improving cybersecurity frameworks, migrating data, and more, are overseen by faculty members and completed within two weeks. For full details click here. <https://calendar.in.gov/site/iedc/event/iedc-new-program-available-to-help-hoosier-small-businesses-build-online-presence/>
Unsolicited Seeds from China
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is aware that people across the country have received unsolicited packages of seed from China in recent days, which they did not order. APHIS is working closely with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection and State departments of agriculture to prevent the unlawful entry of prohibited seeds and protect U.S. agriculture from invasive pests and noxious weeds.
Please hold onto the seeds and packaging, including the mailing label. Do not plant seeds from unknown origins. Do not burn them to dispose of them.
In Indiana, the Office of the Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is working with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)to address this issue. They are treating the packages as potentially harmful and they are requesting that any seeds received to be sent to the state lab for identification and evaluation.
If you become aware of recipients of unsolicited seed, please encourage them to do the following:
* If they are sealed, do not open
* Do not plant them
* If they are opened, keep them in an air-tight container
* Do not handle them
* Mail directly to:
ATTN: Don Robison
Office of Indiana State Chemist
175 S. University St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2063
* LABEL: “Foreign Seed for ID” on the package.
During these tough times – please consider doing some of the following to help support the local economy:
1. Purchase a gift card to use at a later date. Or give as a gift now! This will help the business with cash flow.
2. Pick a different business or organization each day and leave them a positive comment on facebook or another form of social media.,
3. Engage online with your favorite business – share & comment on their postings.
4. If you have a membership or subscription – – try to continue paying, if you can.
5. Order takeout or delivery and leave a tip, if you have the means.
6. Ask a business owner how you can help. This kind gesture can go a long way.Reach out to businesses to see how you can help them now or later.
7. Have a local restaurant deliver to the hospital, police, fire departments…But please check with the service provider first to see if they can accept this kindness.
8. Check in on your neighbors to make sure they are doing all right. Call your family and friends to make sure they are ok.
9. Social Distancing does not mean social isolation. Bring your neighbor supplies or food if they need it.Kindness is important!
10. And please – – if you are sick – – stay home!
11. AND MAKE SURE TO WEAR YOUR MASK – – THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!!
