Happy weekend, Anderson! In today’s happening-today edition: Farm budget calculator, counseling across state lines, and midsummer market mystery + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Plan your farm budget: Indiana farmers can now estimate per acre costs with a new Purdue calculator covering seven categories, backed by soybean and corn groups, helping plan inputs and pricing for this season -- see the full calculator details.
Expanded counseling access: Indiana joined the Counseling Compact, letting licensed counselors practice across state lines in person or via telehealth, expanding care options for Anderson residents as 38 states and DC participate -- see compact access gains.
Celebration highlights and honorees: The Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration will run July 8–19 in Indianapolis, with a July 17 luncheon honoring Anthony Anderson, Delroy Lindo, Pastor Jeffrey A. Johnson Sr., and other leaders -- see what else is planned.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Swing smarter indoors: Birdie Shots uses TrackMan to turn a rainy Tuesday into range reps or a round at Pebble Beach, with instant swing data that actually helps. Great for dialing in wedges this week, playing with friends, or just convincing your slice to chill for once.
Boots that actually fit: Family-owned since 1993, Cowpokes Work & Western is where Anderson goes for legit boots, jeans, hats, and even tack, plus in-house embroidery and screen printing for your crew. If your weekend needs a little grit and a better pair of boots, start here.
Ancient mounds, fresh air: Whether you need a weeknight reset or a full unplug, Mounds State Park Family Campgrounds lets you camp close to home with trails to the Great Mound and the White River nearby. Pop into the Nature Center, toast a marshmallow, then enjoy serene, starry quiet.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🥫 Stock the Pantry with Simply Give Double Match Day @ Meijer | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 AM – Operation Love and the Anderson Meijer are stocking the pantry, and for once the math favors us. On June 20, Simply Give cards are double matched, turning $10 into $30 for families, and a dollar still buys six meals, no coupons, no meetings, just good karma.
🐊 Midsummer Market: Something Stirs in the Bayou @ Twisted Twigs House of Earthen Goods | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Nothing like midsummer on Main, the air thick, the magic louder. This curated market brings favorite local makers, intuitive readers, and beautifully odd treasures, plus food vendors, surprises in the corners, and iced Twigs tea. Equal parts market, ritual, and accidental discovery.
🎨 Craft Day @ Millcreek Civic Center | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and bring that half-finished scarf, scrapbook, or ambitious glue gun project to a laid-back Craft Day with good company. For $15, you get a seat gift, a raffle shot at prizes, and actual adult conversation, glitter optional.
🌸 Petals & Purpose @ Park Place Community Center | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If your yard needs some love and your social life does too, Petals & Purpose at Park Place Community Center is your fix. Expect gardening supplies, finger sandwiches, hot tea, Mercy Bucks in every envelope, and prizes every 15 minutes, all for $5. Dads welcome.
✍ Written in the Stars | Multimedia Class @ A Town Center | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Skip the telescope and make your night sky with resident artist Rebekah Kinney. This beginner-friendly mixed media class has you painting a galaxy gradient, then stitching your zodiac constellation with thread and beads. Zero pressure, all materials included, and you leave with legit wall art.
🧶 Fiber & Craft Fanatics @ Anderson Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 2:00 PM – Bring your yarn, beads, or whatever portable magic you make, and join the fiber crowd on the third floor in Anderson Library’s Carnegie Room. Low-key hang with knitters, crocheters, cross stitchers, diamond dotters, and weavers, snacks welcome, nothing red or orange unless you enjoy stains.
🏁 Anderson Speedway Racing - Street Stock 150 @ Anderson Speedway | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – Whether you grew up timing cautions, or prefer your nights loud and honest, the Street Stock 150 at Anderson Speedway brings grassroots thrills, tight packs, and 150 laps where late race strategy matters and lead changes fast. Bring earplugs and armchair crew chief wisdom. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Anderson report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West southwest wind 3 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 0 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 78%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 0 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible. This house is wildThis charming 4-bed, 2-bath home offers 2,016 square feet in the sought-after Mustin Scatterfield subdivision. The eat-in kitchen features a center island, and the bright sunroom brings in soaring ceilings and generous natural light. Outside, a 12x16 patio and fenced backyard, complete with an electric fence, add plenty of room for relaxing and entertaining.
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