In Friday’s Edition
Happy Friday, Lafayette!
Well, I hope you’re not like me. I caught the bug that is going around and I feel pretty awful. No fun.
But, there is a lot of fun things going on around town! All of that can be found in this email. Before we get into that, I have an idea for this community.
I sent out a poll a few days back about Lafayette Lookout hosting an event/get together and asked if anyone would be interested. The feedback was really positive! So here is what I am thinking:
A dinner club. And here is how I would do it. Anyone that wants to take part will take a short personality quiz to get matched. You pick a date that works for you and pay to book a seat (I will discuss price in the future, but I am thinking $12-$15 to book). Groups will be assembled in tables of 6 using the personality quiz that I mentioned above. I will have things set up so that a restaurant will be booked for you, reminders will be sent to you, and really any details you can think of will be taken care of. You’ll even be provided with ice breaker questions to start at dinner. This is an opportunity to get to know others in the community and make some new friends!
Now, is this something you'd be interested in?
If you said yes to the poll, please reply to this email letting me know that. This will help with future planning. And, if everyone says no then we’ll squash the idea!
All that said, here is what’s in today’s edition:
The Farmer’s Market is back! (inside)
A Great Lunch Spot to Try
Did You Know? (Lafayette History)
Purdue Men’s and Women’s Basketball Weekend
One Piece of News That Might Be Important to You
Events That You Should Check Out
Have a Local Business?📍
Want to partner with us?
This spot could be yours!
(Reply to this email for more info)
One Thing to Leave the House For
Visit Lafayette’s Winter Market
Come get your fresh produce, tasty baked goods, hand crafted items, listen to some music, and support local! If I’m feeling any better by then, I plan to be there🙂
Where? Bistro 501 at the Lahr Atrium
When? Saturday, January 10 from 8 am to 12 pm
One Restaurant to Try
Legacy Pub
Great lunch spot! I grab lunch with a friend here every other month and it never disappoints. Reasonably priced as well.
My go-to lately has been their High Five Grilled Cheese.
Did You Know?
Long before airplanes, Lafayette played a role in U.S. aviation history. In 1859, a balloon launched from downtown Lafayette carrying official U.S. mail which made it the first recognized airmail flight in the country. Its mission was to fly from Lafayette to New York.
But, the weather turned poor which turned the ballon in the wrong direction! Instead of landing in New York, it landed in Crawfordsville (yes, that one). The mail made it to its destination via train. Even still, a first for the city!
Source: Tippecanoe County Historical Association “The First Official Air Mail Flight” Linked Here
Purdue Sports
Men’s CBB
Penn State vs 5 Purdue
1/10 | 2 pm tip-off (Game is on BTN)
Women’s CBB
23 Washington vs Purdue
1/11 | 2 pm tip-off (Game is on B1G+)
One Piece of Important Local News
Free Medication Lockbox for Tippecanoe County Residents
Tippecanoe County is offering free medication lockboxes to residents to help safely store prescriptions at home and reduce the risk of misuse or accidental ingestion.
☁️ Weather Outlook (January 9-January 13)
Friday
58🌡️48 | ⛈️ | 20% | 💨12 mph
Saturday
42🌡️37 | 🌧️ | 50% | 💨5 mph
Sunday
30🌡️21 | 🌨️ | 20% | 💨12 mph
Monday
39🌡️22 | 🌤️ | 0% | 💨9 mph
Tuesday
44🌡️30 | 🌦️ | 10% | 💨8 mph
Events in the Area (January 9-January 13)
Friday (Jan 9)
What? Laughing Jack
Where? Nine Irish Brothers (Lafayette)
When? 7 pm
What? Little Women Performance
Where? Thomas Duncan Hall
When? 7 pm
What? Traveler’s Dream
Where? Nine Irish Brothers (Lafayette)
When? 8 pm
Saturday (Jan 10)
What? Little Women Performance
Where? Thomas Duncan Hall
When? 2:30 pm
What? Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin II
When? 7:30 pm (box office opens at 6:30 pm for tickets)
What? Lafayette Winter Market
Where? Bistro 501 at the Lahr Atrium
When? 8 am to 12
What? Laughing Jack
Where? Nine Irish Brothers (West Lafayette)
When? 8 pm
What? Matt Hill
Where? Nine Irish Brothers (Lafayette)
When? 7:30 pm
Sunday (Jan 11)
What? Lafayette Bridal Expo
When? 12 pm to 4 pm
Monday (Jan 12)
What? Euchre Monday
Where? Mad Mushroom
When? 7 pm to 9 pm
What? Monday Night Karaoke w/ JWOW
Where? Knickerbocker Saloon
When? 9 pm to 1 am
What? Citrus Truckload Sale
Where? Menards (Lafayette)
When? 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Tuesday (Jan 13)
What? Rob Dixon and From the 317
Where? People's Brewing Company (Get Tickets)
When? 5 pm to 8 pm
What? Trivia Tuesday
Where? Mad Mushroom
When? 7 pm to 8:30 pm
What? The Knight Club Chess Tournament
Where? 6th Street Dive
When? 7 pm
What? TICT Tuesday - Restore Native Ecosystems!
Where? McAllister Park
When? 10 am to 12 pm
🚨If you have an event, restaurant, or community update you’d like featured in a future edition, please reply to this email and let me know. Lafayette people are doing cool things all across town and some of it is not getting attention. Let’s make that happen!🚨
The newsletter will be getting touched up in the weeks to come. So don’t be surprised if you see new colors and maybe even a new logo! Nothing in the newsletter will change, just the look.
Also, I plan to include an 🦉 in every newsletter subject line so you can easily tell when the Lafayette Lookout has hit your inbox.
Have an awesome weekend and stay healthy!
Blake | Publisher, Lafayette Lookout
