News Release

WARSAW — The public is invited to join in the 50-year anniversary party for Special Olympics in Kosciusko County on Thursday, Aug. 24.

A 50th birthday celebration is being held from 5-8 p.m. at Tippy Creek Winery, 5920 N. 200E, Leesburg.

The meal for the event costs $12. Twisted Tiki Food Truck will be offering a menu of Puerto Rican chicken and rice with queso blanco, shrimp tacos, American burger or Hawaiian hot dog. Each meal comes with a side of potato chips, fried plaintains or Hawaiian macaroni salad. Birthday cake and cupcakes will be provided.

The deejay for the event will be Big Dawg Variety Show.

Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization that uses sport, health, education and leadership programs to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities to lead active, healthy and fulfilling lives.

The 50th birthday celebration for Special Olympics Kosciusko County will help support local sports programs for the organization’s athletes and the work of the families, coaches and volunteers.