Community Notes

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Thursday, December 6

Linton-Stockton Elementary is hosting the Family Winter Walk from 5:30-8 p.m. at the elementary cabin, woods and gym. Free activities will include a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, homemade cookies, hot chocolate, bounce houses and live music. Shop at the Secret Santa Shop. Bring your camera.

Teen Make a Gift for Mom Event at Linton Public Library from 4-5 p.m.

Baby Storytime at Linton Public Library at 10:30 a.m. For caretakers and babies (up to 1 1/2 years, or so.) Books and play, songs and rhymes, tickles and bounces. No event on Dec. 20.

Friday, December 7

The 2018 Voices for Kids Open House and Silent Auction will be hosted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Greene County Courthouse’s first floor. The event will include entertainment, refreshments and silent auction. Voices for Kids is the fundraising arm of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, which is the voice for children in need of services (CHINs). If interested in donating items for the silent auction, contact JeanAnne Sanders at 812-384-8774 or the CASA Office at 812-384-2016 or CASA@co.greene.in.us.

Greene County Center for Women’s Ministries, located at 2234 E. State Hwy 54 in Linton, will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All baked goods come on a decorative plate or in a decorative tin.

Saturday, December 8

The Second Saturday Soup and More is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free home-cooked lunch at the Linton Park in the east shelter house. Open to anyone and everyone. Hosted by Linton First Christian Church.

Pleasantville United Methodist Church will host a Christmas Cantata at 7 p.m.

Family fun Saturday at Eastern Branch Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Make ornaments and holiday cards. Help building train set, depot and fire station. Beverages and cookies available. For more information, call 812-825-2677.

Sunday, December 9

Leslie Ferris Yerger will be speaking during the morning worship service at Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church in Worthington. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. and the church is located at 8 North Lafayette Street. Leslie recently completed the Way of St. James, a 500-mile pilgrimage walk across norther Spain. She will show pictures and tell about her experience along the way. She will also tell her personal story about breast cancer and her desire to bring awareness toward the development of new and better equipment in detecting her type of cancer. All are welcome to attend.

Monday, December 10

Eastern Greene School Board will meet in executive session at 6:30 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Executive session will continue immediately after the regular board meeting.

Need a Christmas gift for the booklover? The Linton Public Library is having a Christmas book sale. Everything is half-price.

Adult Book Club at Linton Public Library the second Monday of every month at 5 p.m. Read an enlightening selection of fiction or nonfiction. The current month’s book can be picked up at the circulation desk. All are welcome! For adults.

Tuesday, December 11

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield.

Teen Make a Gift for Dad Event at Linton Public Library from 4-5 p.m.

Holiday Sing-Along with Bob Burch on Piano from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room

The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. All Federal employees, retirees, and spouses are invited to attend.

Thursday, December 13

Storytime at Linton Public Library at 10:30 a.m. For toddlers and preschoolers. Delightful books, songs, rhymes and crafts. No event on Dec. 27.

The regular monthly meeting of the Greene County Sheriff’s Merit Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The Jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the east edge of Bloomfield.

Linton Public Library closes at 2 p.m.

Friday, December 14

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Linton mini-park from 3-6 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Bring your camera and get a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Saturday, December 15

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the Linton mini-park from 3-6 p.m. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Bring your camera and get a picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Wednesday, December 19

Spin-A-Yarn Knit and Crochet at Linton Public Library. Do you like to knit or crochet? Or, would like to learn? The library has started a monthly drop-in knit and crochet group the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2 p.m. Learn new stitches, bring your own project, or help others with service projects.

Friday December 21

Linton Public Library’s Lively Ladies will meet from noon to 2 p.m. There will be a lunch/book exchange at Monicals.

Saturday, December 22

The Linton Public Library will be hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1-2:30 p.m. at the library. A backdrop will be in place for photos with Santa. Free candy canes, hot chocolate and cookies will be provided.

Linton Public Library will be closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas.

Sunday, December 29

Family Fun Saturday at Eastern Branch Library. Create a family calendar. Beverages and donuts will be available. For more information call 812-825-2677.

Monday, December 31

Linton Public Library closes at 5 p.m.

Thursday, January 17

Free Diabetes Empowerment Education Program offered at Greene County General Hospital’s White House (just north of Greene County General Hospital). Classes begin from 2-4 p.m. and continue every Thursday until February 21, 2019. Call 812-562-0006 to register.

Ongoing & Future Events

Friends of the Bloomfield Library Book Shop will hold a Christmas gift sale on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. from with a great selection of gently used, nearly new books, classics, DVDs and CDs that would make great gifts. Also available, a collection of Christmas themed books, movies and music for all ages. Enjoy holiday background music along with a free cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or apple cider while you shop. All proceeds are used to support Library projects. Hardbacks are $1, Paperbacks are 50 cents, Teen’s 25 cents, Children’s 10 cents, DVDs/CDs $1 and Gift Bags Tissue and Tags are $2-$3.

Each Wednesday in November, the Bloomfield Public Library will host Kitchen Karate from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Whip your cooking skills into shape with our free cooking classes for students in grades 5-12. Come try out and learn a new recipe each week. Earn a stripe for each week you attend. Become a black belt in the kitchen.

The Coal City American Legion presents a Gun and Knife Show the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Coal City Fire Department. Entry fee is $2.

The Linton Public Library will not be holding Teens Just Dance during the month of October.

A walking program will be held every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. at the Bloomfield Public Library. All ages are welcome, meet on the patio.

Beginning August 8 and continuing every Wednesday at 9 a.m, Autumn Trace Assisted Living, located in Linton, will host Faithful Fitness 3:21, an exercise class for those with limited mobility. Chairs will be provided and classes are open to all ages. The public is welcome to attend. Donations will be accepted, but are not required nor expected.

Mom Moments, hosted by Pregnancy Choices, will meet the first Monday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Linton. New mom and pregnancy support group will include open question and answers, discussion, devotion and snacks. Meet other moms who “get it.”

Free Faithful Fitness classes at Coal City Community Bible Church Monday evenings at 6. We will be doing aerobic exercises to contemporary Christian music. Modifications will be offered for beginners or those who don’t prefer high impact exercises. Devotions and prayer time will be offered. Questions? Call or text Mandy Wall 812-239-6196

Linton Gamma Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa is selling pecans (pieces and halves) for the purpose of providing funds for the many charities that they support. The price is $13 for a 1 lb. bag. Contact Marsha Brown at 812-798-1602.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library invites the public to come walk with them Tuesday Morning at 8 a.m. Meet on the patio at the Bloomfield Public Library. All ages are welcome.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will hold its teen summer reading program until August 8 for teens entering grades 7-12. Teen summer reading lasts 11 weeks. Register for the program in the Teen Room and collect prizes for reading.

Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will offer an open mic night on the first and third Sundays of every month from 4-8 p.m. Open to the public.

Bohley Cemetery in Greene County is seeking donations for the mowing season. Anyone wishing to make a donation, please make check payable to Bohley Cemetery and send to Teresa Bartlett, 1657 N. SR 157, Bloomfield, IN 47424.

Jasonville Senior Citizen Center will serve breakfast on the first Friday of every month from 7-9:30 a.m. The Center is located one block off main street in downtown Jasonville and has a sign. Menu includes a full order of biscuits and gravy for $3.50 (half order $2); orange juice, biscuit, sausage patty, scrambled eggs and hash browns each for 75 cents; and free coffee. Eat in or carry out. This meal is open to the public and hosted by a non-profit organization.

Help show support for Linton-Stockton student Maddi Moore and her family by purchasing a yard sign for $10. Contact Jennifer Hudson at 812-798-4667. She can send a photo of the sign.

Bloomfield American Legion Post No. 196 hosts Bingo Thursdays. Winner takes all 5:30 p.m. Indiana Blackout at 6:15 p.m. Early bird 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7 p.m. The post hosts treasure hunt Fridays at 7 p.m. Open to the public.

Linton Public Library’s Coloring for Grownups is for adults on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Linton Public Library’s Adult Book Club on the second Monday of every month at 5 p.m. The current month’s book can be picked up at the circulation desk. All are welcome.

Linton Public Library’s yoga classes with Leah Gray are held every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Please bring your own mat or towel. No charge, but donations are welcome.

Good Samaritan Society-Shakamak will host a senior resource day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Friday of every month.

The Knights of Columbus will be having its monthly breakfast on the third Saturday of each month from 7-10 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Pricing for the breakfast will be $5 for adults and $7 for adults and children.

Parents & Pollywogs (swim and water safety instruction for toddlers) at the Owen County Family YMCA, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15-6:45 p.m. Ages 6 months to 3 years. A fun and energetic way for your toddler to learn water safety and basic swim techniques. $30 per child per month for Y members, $50 per child for non-members. Call 812-828-9622 or go to www.owencountyymca.org for more information. The Village Woodturners, a club that focuses on projects made with the wood lathe, now serves the south-central Indiana area. The club meets on the second Wednesday of every other month. Those interested and needing directions can contact Don at (812) 720-1174 or at dghousman@gmail.com.

The Carnegie Heritage and Arts center senior music nights (first two Fridays of each month) have been moved to Autumn Trace on Lone Tree Road. Both nights start at 6:30 p.m. First Friday is more gospel music, the second Friday is more traditional. All are welcome. Patrons can come and go as they like and enjoy the music, or bring your instrument. P.A. is furnished. Any questions call Fred Markle at 812-798-6191 DIET (Do I Eat That?), formerly T.O.P.S, meets at Saron Church each Monday at 10:30 a.m. 

American Legion Post 22 in Linton will hold Bingo Night, every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The Center Township Board has established a schedule of regular meetings for the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Center Township Fire Station, located at 11242 East State Road 54 in Bloomfield.

Zumbooty will be held at the Owen County YMCA Saturdays from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. Zumbooty is easy-to-follow Zumba combined with the power of a basic boot camp workout. Cost is $4 per class for Y members, $6 for non-members For more information: www.owencountyymca.org or 812-828-9622 

Every second and fourth Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. all people who knit are welcome to join the Bloomfield Public Library in the Reading Room. Patrons may bring their own projects to work on or get started with needles and yarn that the library can provide for their first work.

The Worthington Senior Citizens Center holds a breakfast on the second Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. On the last Wednesday of every month there is a pitch-in lunch. Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 there is a Euchre Tournament at a cost of $3. Bid Euchre is played Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m. and pinochle on Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.  

The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet in the conference room at the USDA Building in Bloomfield on the first Tuesday of each month. Nov. through March, the meeting will begin at 7 a.m. April to Oct. the meeting will begin at 6 a.m.

Worthington-Jefferson School Directories are available for sale for $15. Call Jan at (812) 821-1217 to request one.

The Worthington Lions Club meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building (Town Hall) in Worthington. New and old members are welcome. Monthly Lyons Veterans Memorial Committee meetings are on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the basement of the Lyons United Methodist Church. The Worthington Senior Citizens Center located downtown on N. Commercial St.

The National Guard Grandmother’s Club meets the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at the VFW Lodge in Linton.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library provides free delivery of materials to any homebound patron living within the service district which includes residents of Richland, Beech Creek, Highland, Center, Taylor and Jackson Townships. Permanent or temporary homebound patrons are encouraged to contact the library at 384-4125 to begin delivery service.

The VFW Auxiliary Post 7118 of Linton meets the first Monday of each month.

The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Monday of each month at the Switz City Christian Church at 6 p.m. Those with questions may call Linda at 798-1589.

The Lyons Community Food Pantry at 150 East Broad Street (the old fire station) will be open from 4 to 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month, and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The pantry serves zip codes 47443 and 47465.

Lebanon Baptist Food Pantry will only be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Pleasantville United Methodist Church food pantry is now open on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. until noon.

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group: Those with ALS and their loved ones are invited to attend the ALS Association’s monthly support group meeting on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. Location: Comfort Keepers, 4101 E. 3rd St., Bloomington. For more information, contact Leah Iversen at 812-361-9047.

The Bloomfield Public Library is establishing a bulletin board to be a central spot to look for local job listings and they hope to include any job openings that are within walking distance of Bloomfield town. If area businesses will notify the library when they have an opening, a flier will be created for them and posted on the bulletin board. For more information, call Tasha Hudson at the library at 384-4125.

The Eastern branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will have Tot’s Time on Mondays at 10:15 a.m., Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m., Fun Times on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m., Book Club for grades eight and up at 7 p.m. discussing “Paper Towns” and book clubs for grades four to seven on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. discussing “Shiloh.”

The Eastern branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library will have Princes and Princesses Story time for ages 6-9 Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Kings and Queens Story time for ages 9-12 Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

The American Legion Post 22 in Linton will be having its regular meeting at 7 p.m. rather than 8 p.m. on the second and last Thursday of every month..

Linton Tri Kappa Sorority is selling cheese balls. Cheese balls with nuts are $8 and plain are $7.50. Please contact Beth Gillan at 812-847-2010 or Lisa Steward at 812-847-7319.

The Scotland Historical Society has Greene County themed afghans to sell. The afghan features popular Greene County landmarks and consist of a list of all Greene County cities and towns lining the afghan. The multi-colored afghans sell for $45 each and may be purchased at Main Street Gifts in Linton or by calling Brenda Massette at 384-5118.

Making A Difference, a small group of Linton First Christian Church, will sponsor Second Saturday Soup each month, which will include free lunch for anyone from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. in the East Shelter House at Humphreys Park in Linton. Look for signs. Homemade lunch menu will vary. 

The town of Switz City will conduct its monthly meetings on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Switz City Town Hall. If the Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will be conducted the following Tuesday. The town hall is located at 220 Charlotte Avenue in Switz City.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library will host Preschool Story time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 4-6 yrs. Come and listen to a children’s story read by Mrs. Linda and enjoy a craft.

An Alzheimer’s Association Caregivers Support Group will meet on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Switz City Christian Church.