During the month of April, the Washington County Family YMCA will lead Washington County in a Salute to our Soldiers, by honoring local service members and their families. 

The YMCA has outlined weekly challenges for Washington County residents during the month of April, which includes wearing yellow, writing letters of support, donating care package items and prayer.  The Saturday following each weekly challenge will be an opportunity for member of the community to give back an hour to our service men and women by setting yard signs, making cards, packing care packages and attending Health Kids Day where service members' children will be guests of honor.  A community photo will be taken to send to our troops along with their family's photo.

To accompany the community challenges each week,the YMCA will host a family support group each Thursday in April, in the lobby of the YMCA from 6 - 7 pm.  The family support group is open to all ages and will be a way for family members and loved ones of service men and woment to share and support each other.  Child care is provided from ages 6 months to 12 years.

Persons interested in recognizing an active duty service member, either by prayer, name in court yard, thank you cards or care packages may contact Keeley Stingel at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 883-9622 by March 25th.

The Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking sponsors for the monthly Chamber meetings.  Sponsors agree to provide lunch for those attending (approx.. 30-40 attendees).  In addition the sponsor may choose to provide a 15 minute presentation at the meeting.  The Chamber of Commerce will advertise the sponsor in the newsletter and on the website.  The Company’s name will also be sent out in emails to members.  Additional information is available by contacting Anita at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Farm Bureau Inc., Farm Credit Mid-America and Purdue Extension are co-hosting a program on Saturday, March 2nd for new and beginning farmers.  This meeting will be located at Light’s Dance Barn (1366 S. Zion Road in Scottsburg) from 8:30 -10:30 am.

Following breakfast, there will be speakers from Farm Credit Mid-America and Farm Service Agency discussing ways to start or expand your current agri-business.  Farm Bureau Inc. will speak about the opportunities of becoming a Farm Bureau member as well as the Indiana Young Farmer program.  Purdue Extension will showcase resources that are available to farmers and agri-business owners.  This program is a wonderful opportunity for networking with others in the agriculture industry and to get ideas for starting or expanding your business!

Please RSVP with Farm Credit Mid-America by Friday, February 22nd by calling 812-752-2210 or contact Danielle Walker at 812-883-4601 for more information.