Starke County Children Invited to Block Party

All Starke County children from newborn to kindergarten-aged children are invited to a block party this Thursday, March 15.

Children will visit organized block play stations with informational topics for parents. This event will help children get a sense of the aspects of math, science, literacy, and social and physical skills by engaging in block play. By playing with blocks, early childhood experts say that children learn a host of skills including imagination, self-expression, creativity, self-esteem, and emotional growth.

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Knox City Council Approves Block Party Request

The Knox City Council has enthusiastically given its approval to block off a portion of Airway Drive on June 16th from noon until 10:00 p.m. for a block party. Jessie Cabrera from the Mexico Lindo Restaurant requested that the block be closed from Heaton Street one block on Airway Drive.

Cabrera said there will be music, dining and a carnival to celebrate the restaurant’s 5th anniversary in operation.