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Residents of Silver Birch enjoyed hot air balloon rides today as they checked a bucket list item off.

Jim Knight (a former Navy SEAL) said he had looked forward to the experience all year.

The Greentown Public Library invites community members to attend Crafternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second Tuesday and Cookies and Canvas from 1 to 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday each month.

Call 628-3534 (for registration) to join these free creative sessions.

Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Mark Canada will explore Franklin's early revolutionary spirit during a free program scheduled today at 6 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium at IUK — registration is not required.

Local filmmakers earned awards at the sixth annual 48-hour film festival held last Friday at Sun King Brewery (500 N.

Buckeye St. A), where 10 films were shown and returning participants impressed judges.

Community members will carry donated food and personal care items in a 2.2-mile ruck march tomorrow to honor 9/11 victims and support veteran mental health.

The march begins at Nickel Plate Trailhead at Stellantis Indiana Transmission Plant North (near U.S. 35 and CR 400 North).

Local artists gathered last Friday in downtown during First Friday to share their work with the community.

The event featured the unveiling of the newest Artist Alley exhibit (210 N. Main St) where visitors met artists and watched live artwork created along the sidewalk.

Kokomo parents can recycle old car seats for a 20% bonus on new baby gear at Target from Sept.

20 through Oct. 3. The 10th-year event has recycled over 3.8 million seats and offers extra baby promotions.

The Very Early Childhood Education Center — a Kokomo nonprofit — is calling for volunteers, book donations and local business sponsors to support the Totes for Tots program that provides book bags to families in the area.