Rensselaer Community Highlights

March 5, 2026

Booth space is filling up!

If you are interested in having a vendor booth, sign up today at Jaspercountyexpo.com

St. Augustine's annual

Ring in the Spring

fundraiser will be held on

Saturday, May 2nd from 4 pm to 8 pm at St. Augustine! 


Join us for bingo, bounce houses, a beer and wine garden and raffles!


We are seeking vendors of crafts, artisan goods, and more. Anyone interested in more information should contact Kaitlyn Szczepanski.


We have rolled out our new software, CivicRec for on-line registrations and reservations at Rensselaer Parks and Recreation. This will be much more convenient for people to access information regarding programming and facilities usage. Parents will no longer be tasked with tracking down paper forms to register their children for park offerings and patrons who wish to utilize our facilities can see availability, prices and amenities in real-time. Our community has asked for a more streamlined process, and we feel confident that this will be just that. Check it out today!

 

https://secure.rec1.com/IN/rensselaer-in/catalog



Prairie Arts Council

301 N Van Rensselaer Street



ARTCAMP Teachers Needed!

Every year we invite talented art teachers to share their skills during a week of summer workshops. This year Artcamp has been moved to June 22-26! If you are interested in becoming a new instructor please reach out now 219-866-5278/artcamp@prairieartscouncil.org or use the online teacher application form by February 26!. 


Instructors Needed: Art All the Time Workshops

We invite artists and instructors from the region to use our gallery and conference spaces to teach workshops open to the public. Teachers will be responsible for collecting their own registration fees but we will provide the basic space and help market any workshops. Calendar space is limited, so if you are interested, please reach out to the Prairie Arts Council!


Workshops: Wet Felted Wool Flower, Mar. 7th 10:00AM ($45)

Sign up by Feb 26!

 Join me for a joyful spring workshop at the Prairie Arts Council! In this Wet Felted Wool Flower Workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of wet felting while creating a soft, sculptural wool flower pin inspired by spring. Using wool, warm water, soap, and gentle movement, loose fiber is transformed into a durable, wearable piece of art. 10% off for PAC members. www.kristiyapp-woolalchemist.com


Call for Teachers: Art All the Time, rolling dates.

If you are a professional artist or art instructor from the region we invite you to use our beautiful Rensselaer gallery and conference spaces to teach arts workshops open to the public. Teachers are responsible for collecting their own registration fees but we provide the basic space and help market any workshops. Calendar space is limited. prairieartscouncil.net/aatt



Volunteers Needed!

New volunteers are always appreciated. Stay tuned for future opportunities at pacren.ivolunteer.com


Find out more at: www.prairieartscouncil.org/events prairieartscouncil.org/sign-up-calendar



Join the Carnegie Quilters - people of all experience levels are welcome. If you can tie a knot you can help make quilts! They meet every Wednesday here at the Carnegie Center in Rensselaer. 

If interested, contact them to learn More. Thank you!

Norma Kahler - Carnegie Quilters

tkditsme@gmail.com

219-863-5353


Call for entries: Wine Label Design Contest. Due April 2nd.


Our annual design challenge to create an original wine label artwork to be featured on the 2026 Carpenter Creek Cellars' Strawberry Wine. This contest is about celebrating and fundraising for PAC's Rock the Arts. Entries help us raise money to run our gallery and to continue programs like Artcamp and other workshops. Find out more online.



Carpenter Creek Cellars

11144 Jordan Road, Remington

219-866-4334

Look what's happening at

Cup of Joy Too

215 W Washington Street, Rensselaer


219-816-9939

Join us for a fun evening of painting with friends and great food at Cup of Joy Too's Charcuterie & Canvas event featuring our friend and window painter, Denise!


Sign-up in store or call today to reserve your seat. All painting supplies are included.

FAIR OAKS FARMS

856 N County Road 600 East

Fair Oaks, IN

 Fusion Furniture & Mattress

  205 E Commercial Ave

    Lowell, IN 46356

Fendig Theatre

Jasper County Fair Association

Taking tree and shrub orders until March 27th!

Jasper County Community Services and Rensselaer Senior Center

K of C

325 E Vine Street

219-866-9938

Saint Joseph's College

See Chamber 2026 Calendar of Events!

See what's happening at the Rensselaer Library!

For more information or to register, please visit the Library at 208 W Susan St., Rensselaer, call 219-866-5881 or click below

Employment Opportunities

Do you have employment opportunities available for local workers? Send us your announcement and we will post it here.

Big steps happening and things are really starting to feel real 🐾🎉


We’re getting closer to locking in a grand opening date, and now it’s time to start building THE team for Walter’s Bark & Co.


We’re hiring dog groomers! 🐶✂️

If you’re passionate about dogs and want to grow with a new local business, Walter and I would love to hear from you!


👉 Apply on our website: www.waltersbarkco.com

Rensselaer Gas Department


🚧 Now Hiring – Gas Utility Laborer🔧


The City of Rensselaer Gas Utility is accepting applications for the position of Laborer.


 Duties will include but not limited to digging, painting, cleaning, lifting, service and various service and meter installations, as well as general maintenance of the system.


If you’re hardworking, dependable, and ready to be part of a team that helps keep our community running safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply!


📍 Applications are available at City Hall or on the Employment page of the City of Rensselaer Website: www.rensselaer.in.gov

Advance Auto Distribution Center is growing again!


Our current need is for 2nd shift positions. The shifts available are:


Mon-Thurs 12:30p-11pm EST

Mon- Fri   4:30p-1:00am EST


Carolyn Thielke

HR Coordinator | DC 31 Remington | DC 69 New Castle 

T:219-261-4466|F:219-261-4489

Advance Auto Parts DC #31|3658 US Hwy 24| Remington, IN 47977

Need to get out of the house this weekend?Check out a movie!

1376 Saint Gaspar Drive

219-866-2222


Scan QR below to view showtimes or purchase tickets.

Popcorn just got better! Use your Band Card at Fountain Stone Theaters and get 50 cents off a large popcorn.

Snack smart, save more. See you at the movies!

Chamber News

Do you have information to share? Email us at

admin@rensselaerchamber.com

Contact The Chamber by phone at 219-866-8223 or email at admin@rensselaerchamber.com



Feel free to contact us by phone or email with any questions.

Greater Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce | Rensselaerchamber.com


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