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🌱 Could a Statehouse internship jump-start your career from Rensselaer?
You won't want to miss Festival of Quilts 2026 on the Rensselaer Patch calendar
Good day Rensselaer! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a Statehouse internship jump-start your career from Rensselaer?
Also on today's calendar: Festival of Quilts 2026 and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• White County lawmakers: Local students encouraged to apply for House internship (newsandreviewonline.com) — Rensselaer-area students are being urged by State Rep. Kendell Culp to apply for a paid, full-time Indiana House Republican internship running January through April 2027 at the Statehouse. Open to college students, recent grads, and grad or law students, the program offers hands-on legislative work, networking, and professional development. Applications are online and due Oct. 31, giving motivated locals time to prepare. 
📸 Around Rensselaer
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rensselaer
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★ Featured events ★
- Festival of Quilts 2026 →
St Andrew United Methodist Church, 4703 N 50 W, West Lafayette
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Glenn at Rensselaer Central →
1106 E Grace St, Rensselaer
1:00 pm - Inspiration and Grace - The Artistic Journeys of Leigh Littiken & Gail Woolever →
Lilian Fendig Gallery, 301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer
2:00 pm - Get Together Thursday: Inspiration and Grace, Artists Walk and Talk →
Lilian Fendig Gallery, 301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer
6:00 pm - Get Together Thursday: TBA — Prairie Arts Council →
Prairie Arts Council, 301 N Van Rensselaer St, Rensselaer
6:00 pm - JCAL Annual Member Show: America The Beautiful →
Lilian Fendig Gallery, 301 North Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer
2:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Thursday September 24
Thursday October 1
📣 Rensselaer Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wine and Unwind Yoga w/ April Rentschler →
Carpenter Creek Cellars, 11144 Jordan Road, Remington - BIWPL Board Meeting →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
5:00 pm - Heyday Tuesday →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
4:00 pm - Wacky Wednesday →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
4:00 pm - Little Wigglers →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
9:30 am - Story Hour →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
10:30 am - Teen Scene: Beaded Plants →
Brook Public Library, 100 W Main St, Brook
10:00 am
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A One-Stop Shop is open today in Henry County to assist storm survivors.
Representatives from local, state and federal agencies are available to provide in-person support, answer questions and help homeowners and renters… (Nextdoor )
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member in Rensselaer. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Rensselaer. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rensselaer here.
🗞 Nearby News
Monticello
- A warm welcome for new Monticello fireplace showroom (newsandreviewonline.com)
- Traveling America 250 display comes to Monticello library (newsandreviewonline.com)
- Marjorie I. Patterson (newsandreviewonline.com)
Lowell
- Lake County Commissioners endorse I-65/IN-2 economic development area (nwitimes.com)
Ok Rensselaer! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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