Best Buddies members pose for a photo while making bracelets during the Palentine’s event on Feb. 9, 2026. “Fundraising (for the annual Friendship Walk) has begun,” Davis said. “We are considering doing an event with Kendra Scott to get awareness and donations.”

The Best Buddies Club will be attending the annual Friendship Ball at Newfields on Feb. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.. The event is sponsored by Best Buddies Indiana and chapters from all across the state are invited to attend.

Cora Lammers, chapter president of Best Buddies and junior said she is looking forward to the Friendship Ball.

“It is a dressier, free event where buddy pairs can hang out, dress up (and) dance (since) there will be a DJ,” Lammers said. “(They can) do various activities and crafts, and meet friends in middle school and high school who are in Best Buddies.”

Belle Davis, Best Buddies social media manager, Friendship Walk coordinator and junior said the event is similar to a Homecoming dance.

“It’s very cool to see all the Best Buddies chapters of Indiana together,” Davis said via email. By Charlotte Moser