TIPPECANOE – The Warsaw Astronomical Society will conduct a public observing night hosted by Potawatomi Wildlife Park Saturday, one hour after dark. Observing is pending clear skies. Call ahead if partly cloudy. Plan to attend and discover the universe for yourself. Society members will be in attendance to share the night sky through telescopes of all sizes. Objects will include various constellations, and an array of other near and deep sky objects. ––––– Potawatomi Wildlife Park Board members are serving up pancakes hot off the griddle on the morning of its annual family fishing derby. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser will be Sept. 22 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Bessinger Pavilion. The park asks that you bring a free-will donation. Proceeds from the breakfast support the park and programs. ––––– TIPPECANOE – It is once again time for the Annual Fishing Derby at Potawatomi Wildlife Park. Always a fun time, this family friendly event includes door prizes, awards and lots of fun. The event runs from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 22. Entry fees are age 0-9 free, 10-16 $5, 17 and older $7. Reasonable priced food available.––––– Questions may be directed to the Potawatomi Wildlife Park director at 574-498-6550 or park@GetIntoNature.com Potawatomi Wildlife Park is a free-admission 300+acres park along the Tippecanoe River south of Bourbon. It is in Marshall County, just over the Kosciusko County border. Coming from the north, the park entrance is approximately 1/2 mile south of Ind. 10 directly across from 17th Road. Coming from the south, the entrance is approximately 1/2 mile north of the Tippecanoe Bridge on Ind. 331.
