Lifestream planning caregiver celebration

LifeStream Services is hosting a pair of events to celebrate National Caregivers Month in November.

Comedian Sky Sands will be the speaker for this year’s events, which also include lunch and caregiver engagement activities. They are scheduled for 9:45 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Leland Legacy, 900 S. A St., Richmond, and Thursday, Nov. 14, at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie.

Registration is free for caregivers and care partners. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 1.

For more information or to register, visit lifestreaminc.org/NCMevents or contact Angie Jenkins at [email protected] or (765) 759-1121.

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.

Library sale

Fort Recovery Public Library is hosting a used book sale through Oct. 26.

Free-will donations will be accepted for items at the sale. The library is open today from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.