Limberlost hosting events in coming weeks

Limberlost State Historic Site is hosting a wine and paint event at the end of the month.

Wine’d Down is slated for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the visitor center, 335 S. Main St., Geneva.

Attendees will be offered local wines while they listen to soft music and learn painting techniques from an area artist. Painting supplies are included. Pre-registration is requested by Oct. 22. The cost is $22.50 for Indiana State Museum members and $30 for non-members.

Also coming up at the Limberlost is a presentation about Indiana’s underground railroad and its president, Levi Coffin. Indiana State Museum central regional director and underground railroad expert Joanna Hahn will share stories from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Pre-registration is requested by Nov. 5. 

Shows scheduled

Charles W. Brown Planetarium has a variety of shows scheduled for the fall semester.

Shows continue through December.

Upcoming offerings include:

Halloween: Celestial Origins — The history of Halloween and the locations of celestial figures on the holiday — 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19

Saturn & Beyond — Explore the features of Saturn — 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Earth, Moon and Sun — Learn the basics of fusion and solar energy — 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19

Astronomy SLAM! — Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing — 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2

The Universe Update — Hear updates about the James Webb Space Telescope — 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 8 and 15, and Saturdays, Nov. 9 and 16

Birth of Planet Earth — Learn about Earth’s origins — 5 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 9 and 16

Homestead solutions

Learn how to manage pests in the backyard at an upcoming presentation.

The next session in the Homestead Solution Series at John Jay Center for Learning in Portland, slated for 6 p.m. Thursday, tackles how to deal with wildlife invading your property. Jonathan Ferris will share tips for preventing nuisances and what to do if you encounter them.

The event is a collaboration between John Jay Center for Learning and Purdue Extension Office of Jay County. To reserve a spot, call the extension office at (260) 726-4707.