Hello Terre Haute! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Minecraft club, dog adoption day, and lifeguard certification + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Career paths in action: Vigo County students explore careers through Ivy Tech’s Tech Quest summer program, with hands-on machine tool technology, robotics, welding, healthcare, and agriculture. The program is underway and continues through summer -- explore the student careers.
Community progress update: Mayor Brandon Sakbun gave a city update highlighting reduced crime, housing growth, and park improvements. Federal data shows motor vehicle theft fell from 127 in 2025 to 87 this year -- see the city update.
Build lifesaving skills: The Vigo County YMCA offers lifeguard certification with online coursework and in-water training to learn rescues, prevent accidents, and handle water or medical emergencies for the community -- learn more about training.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Flip out this week: Terre Haute’s own Bank of Pinball is a legit haven for new and classic machines, perfect for chasing high scores, friendly smack talk, and a quick sip or bite between games. Consider this your nudge to trade doomscrolling for flipper reflexes.
Yard looking meh? Bunch Nurseries Inc has been creating custom landscapes in Terre Haute since 1927, from plant-it-and-smile designs to patios, arbors, and tidy maintenance. If your beds need a reboot or the lawn keeps side-eyeing you, their local crew can turn weekend chores into actual relaxing.
Green-space game plan: Deming Park is where Terre Haute unwinds, with shady paths, two ponds, the Oakley Playground, disc golf, a pool, and the Spirit of Terre Haute mini train. Queue up a low-stress hang this week, wander, toss a few discs, then sit under the big trees and breathe.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎮 Minecraft Club @ Vigo County Public Library - Main | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Whether your kid or grandkid dreams in pixels or just discovered dirt blocks, this Minecraft club gathers ages 9 and up at Haute Create for co-op mining, redstone traps, tool crafting, and Creeper showdowns. You get adult conversation, they get resources, teamwork, and glorious loot.
🐛 Wiggle Worms Storytime @ Vigo County Public Library | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Got a tiny tornado aged 2 to 5? Wiggle Worms Storytime burns off the wiggles with food-themed read-alouds, songs, movement, and hands-on fun, each week spotlighting a different food group, so they learn about broccoli, you sip coffee, and everyone survives.
🚗 Back on the Street Cruise In to Save Garfield Theater @ Harmony Hall | Friday (6/26) at 5:00 PM – Polished chrome, good tunes, and lawn-chair diplomacy take over Lafayette Ave as neighbors rally to save the Garfield Theater. It is free, donations are welcome, hot dogs are first-come, and you get to vote for the Terry Mullen Trophy in a 50/50-fueled block party.
🐶 Dog Adoption Day @ Thompson’s Motorsport | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Whether you have a fenced yard or just a soft spot for wet noses, this adoption day with Terre Haute Humane Society is your kind of chaos. Friendly pups, sloppy kisses, and the satisfying feeling that you rescued them, and they rescued your routine.
🐎 Horse Power For Heros @ Park Ave Diner | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – If your idea of community service is admiring polished chrome with diner coffee in hand, the car show at Park Ave Diner is your moment. Expect gleaming classics, proud gearheads, and a fundraiser for local heroes that actually feels fun, not fussy.
⚾ Lafayette Aviators @ Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium | Sunday (6/28) at 11:59 PM – If you’ve been craving some classic summer baseball without the big league fuss, the Rex are hosting the Lafayette Aviators at Bob Warn Field for Prospect League action. Expect crisp defense, louder than the ump opinions, and the sweet smell of grilled onions, peanuts, and victory.
ℹ Parent Info Meeting @ Legacy Learning Collective LLC | Tuesday (6/30) at 6:30 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to explore homeschooling, consider this it, a relaxed parent huddle about Legacy's new co-op. Expect straight answers, real parents, and a sanity-saving chat about next year, less PowerPoint, more real talk.
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07 — The Terre Haute report Weather forecastToday — High: 81°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 79 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. This house is wildThis refreshed one-owner Watertree home offers over 3,000 square feet of easygoing comfort, with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including two ensuite retreats. Fresh paint, new carpet, and warm hardwoods give it a crisp new vibe, while the sunlit kitchen and open living areas make everyday life feel spacious. A park-like yard and 3-car garage add extra appeal.
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