See St. Joseph: burning energy, raising funds
Come rain or shine, St. Joseph never slows down, so grab the sunscreen and umbrellas. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson has your weekend plans in this week's edition of See St. Joseph.
Fans of jazz and blues music, hang on to your fedoras because it’s time for the HawkFest 2025.
Join in for a weekend of great jazz and blues music, amazing food and drinks and even a raffle. This free festival celebrates the rich history and culture of blues and jazz music while raising money for the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Heritage Society, ensuring arts and music continue to be free and accessible to the community. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, or some comfy shoes to dance in. Performances begin at 6 p.m. Friday and continue until 9:30 p.m. Saturday in Coleman Hawkins Park. For a complete lineup of performances, visit the event's Facebook page.
Do you want to get some exercise? Do you want to support a local charity? Well, why not both with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ignite 5K?
Ignite your potential this weekend and help raise funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph. This group helps support and guide kids in our community. The race is an out-and-back course starting and finishing at the Bode Ice Arena. While running, participants get to see the beautiful parkway system. Enjoy the views, get some exercise and raise funds for an awesome group. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot across from Bode Ice Arena. To register, visit the event's website at runsignup.com.
For those whose kids are bouncing off the walls since school got out, there's Park-a-palooza!
Every summer, Friends of Krug Park hosts the ultimate kid-fest in Park-a-Palooza. This free family-friendly event features a petting zoo, pony rides, a sports zone, balloon artists, crafts, sidewalk chalk and more! This is an awesome opportunity to get outdoors, leave the iPads at home and have fun with the family. Park-a-Palooza goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Krug Park.
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