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Rise and shine, West Lafayette!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Purdue lecture with AMD’s Lisa Su, a vibrant Holi festival, and a DIY owl house workshop + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around West Lafayette protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Spotlight on civic discourse: Purdue Presidential Lecture with Lisa Su and Mung Chiang has moved to Loeb Playhouse in Stewart Center due to demand. Tickets honored. Free but ticket required at 5 p.m. today — see location and ticket info.
Local flavors under one roof: Downtown Lafayette’s new year-round Market on Main is now open, offering daily access to local produce, meats, dairy, and prepared goods from Greater Lafayette Commerce for shoppers across the river — get all the details.
Shaping local policing standards: West Lafayette Police want your feedback as part of a state accreditation review. A call-in session will run March 4 from 9 to 11 a.m., focusing on service and professionalism — see when to weigh in.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Char-buffed wing fix: When your week needs a crunchy-saucy reset, Old Buffalo’s Outpost Bar & Grill serves Lafayette’s original char-buffed wings, smoky and sticky, in an easygoing neighborhood-bar vibe. Expect cravings to circle back quickly, so keep napkins handy and your appetite ready.
Your new beauty plug: Judith Beauty Supply stocks hair care, makeup, nail essentials, wigs, and extensions, plus in-house braiding. Grab what you need and a little pampering in one stop. Swing by when your stash runs low or inspiration hits; the crew is happy to share smart recs.
Two courses, one vibe: Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex serves up a choice: Ackerman-Allen, designed by Pete Dye, plays parkland smooth for the public, while the celebrated Kampen-Cosler challenges Purdue-affiliated members. Either way, those Boilermaker fairways tend to reboot your swing… and your mood.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌿 Songs & Sketches from Nature’s Edge @ Lilly Nature Center | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:30 PM – Celery Bog gets the artsy treatment, with favorites Joe Peters serenading while Rena Brouwer paints a live watercolor for Wednesdays in the Wild’s 25th. Think campfire tunes meets plein air magic, minus mosquitoes. Registration required by noon Mar 2, call or email, Facebook doesn’t count.
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ Tractor Supply Co. | Friday (3/6) at 12:30 PM – Grab a parking spot at Tractor Supply and snag sun-ripened Florida strawberries by the box, delivered straight off the truck. They’re slinging Elliot pecans and South Dakota honey too, first come, first served, because nothing says Lafayette spring like produce in a parking lot.
❄ Winter Market @ Lahr Atrium | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Whether you’re clinging to your scarf or spotting shamrocks, hit the indoor Winter Market at 117 N 5th Street. Shop favorite farmers market vendors, hear Grant Spence strum, and let the kids burn energy, while you chat with neighbors and pretend it’s cardio.
🧵 LCS Craft Fair @ Lafayette Christian School | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from spring cleaning and wander the annual spring craft fair, where local makers show off the good stuff you actually want. Think handmade finds, thoughtful gifts, and the kind of neighborly chatter you pretend you’re too busy for, then savor anyway.
🍁 Maple Sugaring @ Fort Ouiatenon | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Skip errands and do maple sugaring and history at the Fort Ouiatenon Blockhouse. Reenactors unpack the fur trade, Native American and French culture, with Warren-Piece activities for all ages. Free admission, free parking, all weekend, Feast vibes, minus the mud.
🦉 DIY Owl House Workshop @ Halsema Custom Crafts | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Build an owl house, impress the backyard HOA of feathered pest control, and call it quality time. This beginner-friendly workshop sends you home with a hand-built, decorated wooden roost, all materials included, kids 6+ welcome, and $35. Save a spot: https://square.link/u/mmdzHXck
🌈 2026 Holi Celebrations @ Bharatiya Temple & Cultural Center of Greater Lafayette | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – If you’re ready to trade gray for technicolor, Holi at Bharatiya Temple is it. Come for the cultural program and a proper dinner, puri, paneer tikka masala, rasmalai, members save, kids under five are free, everyone gets a color packet to play outside after.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 West Lafayette report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 46°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 7%
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 93%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
This house is wild
Classic Hills & Dales Cape Cod two blocks from WL Jr/Sr High, near Purdue. Red oak floors and a granite-hearth gas fireplace anchor formal rooms, with family and breakfast rooms off a Zinn kitchen with double-oven gas range. A 2005 primary suite adds a walk-in shower and laundry. EV-ready 3-car garage, finished basement, new patio and retaining wall, expanded lot.
Take a peek inside →
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