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LAFAYETTE — The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women will present “Get Smarter, Get Stronger” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the center, 415 N. 26th St. The evening will include several presentations and free demonstrations, including a presentation by Dr. Shadi Resheidat on “Building Your Brain Power at Any Age,” various activities offered by the Tippecanoe County Public Library and book clubs, and a presentation by Julie Rasner, a certified yoga teacher, on “Strength, Balance and Flexibility: A Recipe for Staying Strong Regardless of Your Age.” The event is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, call the center at 765-449-5133 or e-mail kwce@ssfhs.org.

LAFAYETTE — In appreciation of the commitment and dedication of all nurses in the Greater Lafayette area, St Elizabeth Regional Health and the Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a community event to celebrate national nurses’ week. Faith Roberts, parish nurse program coordinator for Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill., will present “It’s in Every One of Us” from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St. The event is open to all nurses and student nurses from the community. The program is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the center at 765-449-5133.

HARTFORD CITY — John XXIII Retreat Center will offer the opportunity for a directed retreat from 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11, through 1 p.m. Friday, May 16. Participants may choose from three or more days at a cost of $70 per day. Spiritual guidance will be available from Sister Joetta Huelsmann, PHJC, or Father Al Naseman, CPPS. Registration is requested by Wednesday, May 7. For more information or to register, call 765-348-4008 or e-mail john23rd@sbcglobal.net.

LAFAYETTE — The athletic department at Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School will hold sports physicals nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 14. Cost is $20. Physicals will be good for the next school year. For more information, call Tim Bordenet at 765-474-3524.

LAFAYETTE — Learn how to de-clutter, organize and create a more functional, efficient and relaxed home or work environment at a free community program from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St. The program, “Clear Out the Clutter,” is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the center at 765-449-5133.

KOKOMO — Middle-school students of Sts. Joan of Arc and Patrick School will host an International Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the school’s south campus, 3155 South County Road 200 West (Dixon Road). The festival will offer a showcase of student work related to specific countries. Students will share information about the customs, culture, economy, history and people from countries around the world, including costumes and food samples. All are welcome to attend.

CARMEL — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will continue its series of talks on spiritual disciplines of the Church with a presentation on Franciscan spirituality at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Upper Room at the church. Presenter will be Sister Olga Wittekind, OSF, a Franciscan sister from Oldenburg, Ind., a psychologist and a teacher at Marian College for 28 years. The presentation is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, call Father Mel Bennett at 317-846-3850.

DEMOTTE — The Indiana Chapter of the North American 40+ Touring Riders will host its annual motorcycle blessing at 1 p.m. CDT Saturday, May 17, at St. Cecilia Church. The blessing will be held rain or shine. All makes of motorcycles are welcome. A lunch/ride will be held after the blessing, at participants’ expense. For more information, call 219-987-3688.

WESTFIELD — St. Maria Goretti Parish will sponsor a citywide ultreya (gathering of the Cursillo community) at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17. All central Indiana Cursillistas and friends are invited to gather for Mass and join in a pitch-in dinner before the ultreya. Mass will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Those attending the dinner are asked to bring the following: last names ending in A-E, pop and snacks; last names ending in F-J, appetizers; last names ending in K-R, salads; and last names ending in S-Z, desserts. For more information, call Tom and Joan Scimeca at 317-571-8510 or e-mail tscimeca@aol.com.

CARMEL — The Frassati Society of Young Adult Catholics will host an evening in its “Dinner and a Speaker” series with “Yes! A Witness Shared by Father Christopher Weldon” on Saturday, May 17, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish. Ordained in 2005, Father Weldon will share his faith journey, witnessing to the power of God’s love in his conversion and vocation. Dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the talk will start at 8 p.m. For more information, contact Larry Booksh at 317-663-4032 or 317-645-8208 or visit the Web site at www.frassati.org.

Members of Catholic Singles Outreach are invited to a Mass at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, at St. Luke Church in Indianapolis, followed by an outing to the Broad Ripple Art Fair. Catholic Singles Outreach is a group of Catholic singles from parishes in the Carmel Deanery and northern Indianapolis area. The group is sponsored by St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Fishers. For more information, e-mail singinlead@att.net.

LAFAYETTE — Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School will offer several summer camps in June and July, including: girls basketball, June 2-6, $50 per camper (family discount available); boys basketball, June 9-13, $50 per camper (family discount available); softball, June 9-13, $40 per camper; baseball, June 16-20, $50 per camper (family discount available); volleyball, June 16-20, $45 per camper (family discount available); boys and girls soccer, June 23-27, $40 per camper; wrestling, July 7-11, $40 per camper; football, July 14-18, $50 per camper, and July 21-24, $40 per camper (family discount available both weeks). Registration forms are available at the CC athletic department or by calling the office at 765-474-3524, ext. 316.