Open Today: Lafayette Farmers Market
The Lafayette Farmers Market is held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in downtown Layette on 5th street between Main and Columbia Streets. The Downtown Development Council of Greater Lafayette organizes the Lafayette Farmers Market. Learn more at www.LafayetteFarmersMarket.com.

County Fairs
4-H Fair activities are scheduled today for Jennings, Pulaski, St. Joseph and Shelby Counties in Indiana.

Lebanon Farmers Market
The Lebanon, Indiana Farmers Market features a montage of agriculturally based products. (That’s food!} The Lebanon Farmers Market is located on the Courthouse Square at the corner of Main and Meridian Streets. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 :00 p.m.

Whitewater Valley RR July 4th Train
Take a trip back in time. Be in the middle of the action as a Union Army attachment protects the US Government Payroll from Confederate soldiers simply known as Morgan's Raiders. Enjoy a relaxing train ride though the scenic Whitewater Valley, on your way to the historic town of Metamora. Enjoy a two-hour layover before your return trip to Connersville, Indiana. Train departs Connersville at 12:01 PM. The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $12 for children, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for children. Learn more at www.whitewatervalleyrr.org.

Independence Day Celebration
The town of New Richmond, Indiana will host its annual Independence Day Celebration with a variety of activities taking place throughout the day. There will be a huge all day Flea Market. The Masons will be serving breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The Hickory Hoosiers Car Show will feature classic cars, tractors and motorcycles. Registration is at 8:00 am and the awards will be presented at 4:00 p.m. The Midwest Talent Search will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., finals at 7:00 p.m. 1st Place prize $500, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100. For more information, call 765-376-4181. A Raffle Drawing will be held, with 1st prize $300, and 2nd prize $200. Also, a Bingo Corn Hole Tournament will take place, with a $200 prize and trophies. The Armed Forces Medley will do an Aerial Fly Over to salute our Armed Forces at 6:00 p.m. A huge Fireworks Display set to music by Forman Blasters Pyrotechnics will begin at dusk. This is an alcohol-free event! Cash donations, large or small, are needed in order to make this event possible. The proceeds go toward future 4th of July Celebrations. Donations may be sent to: New Richmond Fireworks, P.O. Box 181, New Richmond, IN 47967-0181.

Independence Day Parade
The 16th Annual Delphi Independence Day Parade will be held today at 10:00 a.m. Also, a Memorial Service will be held on the Courthouse Square at 10:00 a.m., while the parade is beginning at the Globe-Valve Parking Lot. Registration begins at the Globe-Valve Parking Lot at 7:30 a.m. on parade day. All participants are requested to register by 9:30 a.m. All are encouraged to enter floats, groups, businesses, clubs or individuals. Judging will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot. Awards will be presented at 11:45 a.m. at the Canal Center. If there are questions, call Bob Conner at 765-564-2592, or Dick Bradshaw at 765-564-2212. There is no rain date for the parade!