🌱 México En El Corazón Free Performance + NAMI 1st 'Living Room'

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Lafayette Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 83 Low: 54.
• Wednesday: Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 72 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Lafayette today:

1. "México en el Corazón" returns to Lafayette today (Aug. 29) for a special performance at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. This performance will feature dances, music, and songs from several Mexican states and will include mariachi, Norteño, and marimba bands. This free performance begins at 6:00 p.m., with theater doors opening at 5:30 p.m. (Journal & Courier)
2. Today, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of West Central Indiana will cut the ribbon on its first "Living Room" in the state. The NAMI West Central Indiana Living Room will be a safe space for people facing mental health crises, where they can get solace, support, and services. The Living Room will be staffed by trained peer recovery support specialists, providing an invaluable resource for those struggling with mental health issues. (wlfi.com)
3. Forbes has released its annual list of “America’s Best Employers by State,” with Indiana's portion list including 73 companies ranked according to market research survey data. Participants across the state ranked employers across several categories, including work environment, gender pay equity, and opportunities for advancement. Munster-based Community Healthcare System was ranked number one in the state, followed by Microsoft, Indianapolis-based Community Health Network, Kentucky-based Norton Healthcare, and Massachusetts-based Raytheon Technologies. (Inside Indiana Business)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Tuesday, August 29

• Indiana Farmers Union Fall Meet & Greet At Ripple & Company (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 30

• Stories Under the Sculpture At Tippecanoe County Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: In observance of Labor Day, all Library branches will be closed on Monday, Sep. 4. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Sep. 5. (Tippecanoe County Public Library)
• The Haan Museum of Indiana Art recently announced an upcoming event on Sep. 24 called "A Tea- Lightful Time Tea Party." They promise a tea party filled with elegance, conversation and small bites paired with tea. To register, click here. (Haan Museum of Indiana Art via Facebook)
• Five new houses have hit the market in and around Lafayette! Click the link to learn more about these homes. (Lafayette Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon with another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.