Rensselaer Community Highlights

September 19, 2025

Prairie Arts Council

The Literary Arts Committee creates a place for non-painting, photography and sculpting, i.e. the performing arts (dance, theatre, etc.), writing, and other presentations that further exposure to all cultural endeavors (for example, archaeology, history, local lore, etc.) The intention of the committee is to broaden the public's exposure to everything creative above and beyond what people usually expect from an arts organization. To become a Literary Arts Committee member or for more information email pacrensselaer@gmail.com.

Indiana Landmarks is showcasing some of the region’s landmarks in a one-day event. As part of the experience, several plein air arts groups have been invited to set-up at any of the sites to paint and celebrate the historic buildings. All painters and sketch artists are welcome to join in, paint, and network during the event. This is an open invitation to artists of all skill levels. The historic buildings in Rensselaer are located on Van Rensselaer St.

FUSION Furniture & Mattress

First Hometown Mortgage is looking for a shared office situation in downtown Rensselaer. If you or someone you know is in need of a small business office space in Rensselaer and has interest in sharing an affordable downtown location, please contact Jeff at 219-208-8967.

Jasper Newton Foundation



Resources, services, parks, education, art, there are so many parts to a community!

Fortunately, you have the opportunity to support it all with a $2-$1 matched gift!

Click below to see our list of funds that can support where our community needs your gift the most.

 https://www.jaspernewtonfoundation.org/product-category/2-matched-for-every-1-donated!

Last Cylinders & Snacks this season... Don't miss it!

FAIR OAKS FARMS

856 N County Road 600 East

Fair Oaks, IN

Register for Rensselaer Emergency Alerts

Get updates by text message when there is a power outage, boil order, closure, weather emergency and more!

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Rensselaer Parks Department!

Cleaning out your closets?

Consider donating to these two worthy causes.

Fendig Theatre for Children

By donating your old shoes that no longer fit to Fendig Theatre we are able to repurpose them into future shoes for performers, or we build towards a donation for others in need of gently used shoes. Your support is appreciated either way!

Prairie Arts Council Presents

Bonnie Zimmer

Contemplating Nature: A Lifelong Journey

Continuing through September 25, 2025

This solo retrospective exhibition will present a survey of Bonnie's work from her early years to the present including fiber vessels, sculpture, installation, assemblage, printed textiles, ceramics, jewelry and more.

Lillian Fendig Gallery, 301 N Van Rensselaer Street, Tues. Noon-4, Thurs 2-6,

or by appointment 219-866-5278

Jasper County Community Services and Rensselaer Senior Center

Saint Joseph's College

Business to Business discounts for Chamber members

With the list of proud Chamber members now available on the Chamber website, it's easier for businesses to offer discounts to fellow Chamber members.

Here are two that you might enjoy! Rensselaer Republican offers an advertising discount and Franciscan Working Well is offering a $3 per person per month discount for their HEALTHeACCESS membership.

Send your Business to Business discount information to us for our next business spotlight.

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.

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.

Greater Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce | Rensselaerchamber.com