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Wednesday, June 20
A Paparazzi Jewely Fundraiser will be held in the main lobby of Greene County General Hospital from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All items will be $5. Sponsored by the Greene County Auxiliary (The Pink Ladies). All proceeds go to GCGH.
“Watercolor painting” children’s classes will be held from 3-4 p.m. at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. Classes are for children who have just finished grades 2-5. Cost is $5. To sign up call Nancy at 812-356-4517.
Eastern Branch Library to host Preschool Boppers for ages 3-5 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Thursday, June 21
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Steel Magnolias” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Noise Makers: Story hour for 4-6 year olds will be held Thursdays in June from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room.
Recorder RockStar will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room. Learn music with the recorder. Charge is $2 per person. Keep the recorder and music
Friday, June 22
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Adrain Storm Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Steel Magnolias” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Worthington Tri Kappa will hold the third class in it’s “Soda Shop Craft” series on Saturday, July 7 from 1-4 p.m. at the Route 67 Diner in Worthington. Barn quilt signs from Faithful Pony will be the featured craft, and designs must be ordered by June 23. 12 x 12 is $25 and 24 x 24 is $45. All supplies are provided. Drop off or mail your payment to the Worthington Public Library 26 N. Commercial Street Worthington IN 47471. For more information, contact Susan Bays at 812-875-3934. If paying by check, please make payable to Jodi Miller.
The American Legion Auxiliary in Jasonville would like to welcome the public to an all-you-can-eat meal from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Legion Post Family Room, located at 231 W. Main St. in Jasonville. The cost is $5 and includes a ham and bean dinner with cornbread, a beverage and dessert. Dine-in only. Thank you for supporting our veterans.
The Lively Ladies will meet from 12-2 p.m. at Monical’s Pizza in Linton. Lunch is on your own, with program to follow.
The Linton Public Library will host Yoga with Leah Gray every Friday at 9:30 a.m. Beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or towel. Classes are free, but donations to Ms. Gray are welcome.
Saturday, June 23
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the PC McGill Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the public.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Steel Magnolias” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Paster Samuel Hill welcomes everyone to join in on gospel singing at Newark Lighthouse Church at 6 p.m. featuring the Upper Room Experience singers from Bloomington.
Silly Safaris at Bloomfield Eastern Greene County Public at 1 p.m. See your favorite animals at the “Libraries Rock” Silly Safari Show.
All friends and relatives invited to a gather of the descendants of John and Alice Burch. The gathering will take place at the Little Cincinnati Christian Church at noon. Bring a covered dish, family pictures and history to share and join in an afternoon of fellowship with your cousins. Call Vera Davis at 812-825-5137 or Alice Polley at 812-384-3940 for more information or directions to the church.
Sunday, June 24
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Steel Magnolias” at 2 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Vacation Bible School Mega Sports Camp, presented by Dugger First Christian Church, will be held from June 24 to Wednesday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday’s closing events on Wednesday include a program at 7 p.m. and a Pool Party at Linton’s A.M. Rischer Pool from 8-10 p.m. Classes are for children aged three to high school, with pre-school (3-5) classes taught by Cammy Misner and Stacy Lewsader, elementary (grades 1-3) classes taught by Angie and Korissa Jobe, Pre-teen (grades 4-6) classes taught by Martha Carmichael and Dorie King and teen (grades 7-12) classes taught by Craig Grow, area director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Dugger First Christian Church VBS is directed by Jerry Carmichael and will also feature music, crafts, refreshments, games and much more. For more information, contact the church at (812) 648-2323.
Sunday, June 24
The Greene County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Switz City Christian Church. Sisters Rita Kester and Barbara Page will share stories about growing up in Switz City in the 1920s and 1930s. All are welcome.
Monday, June 25
Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 from 1:30-3:30 at the Worthington Town Park. The theme this year is Rolling River Rampage. Any child from preschool through grade six may attend. VBS is sponsored by Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, and Christian Church, all of Worthington. Eastern Branch Library will feature Tiptoe Tots from 10:15-11 a.m. for ages 18 months to 3 years.
Bloomfield Library will host Makey Makey from 2-4 p.m. Turn everything into a keyboard. Anything? Really? Yes, even a banana. Grades 7-12.
Tuesday, June 26
Readin’ Rockers: Story hour for grades K-4 will take place Tuesdays in June from 1-3 p.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room.
Movers and Shakers: Story hour for 2-3 year olds will be held Tuesdays in June from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room.
The Linton Public Library will host “Library Scavenger Hunt” from 1:30-2:30 p.m
“I love art” Children’s art series is scheduled from 3-4 p.m. June 26-29 at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. This art series is for children who have just finished grades 2-5. Lessons are based on the phrase “I love art” with each lesson focusing on one or more of the letters. Cost is $5 per lesson or $20 for the week. To sign up call or text Sharon at 812-243-1039.
Bloomfield Library to host “We Rock the 70s” from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for grades 6-12. Mix with friends while listening to music from the 1970s.
The public is invited to a night of song and worship at 6 p.m. at the Newark Lighthouse Church in Newark. The church will be holding a Gospel Singing, featuring the talents of the Evening Light Gospel Singers and Lowell and Brenda Flynn as well as other singers. For more information, contact Rev. Sam Hill at 812-863-4621 or 812-384-5554.
Wednesday, June 27
White River Baptist Church of Bloomfield will begin this year’s Vacation Bible School. The theme is “Game On,” and VBS will take place June 27-29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m, with closing ceremonies, BBQ and movie on Saturday, June 30 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, contact White River Baptist Church at 812-384-8127 or email whiteriverbaptist@gmail.com. Closing ceremonies, bbq and a movie will be Saturday, June 30 at 4:30 p.m.
“I love art” Children’s art series is scheduled from 3-4 p.m. June 26-29 at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. This art series is for children who have just finished grades 2-5. Lessons are based on the phrase “I love art” with each lesson focusing on one or more of the letters. Cost is $5 per lesson or $20 for the week. To sign up call or text Sharon at 812-243-1039.
Adult cooking club at Bloomfield Library at 2 p.m. Event will use fresh, seasonal ingredients available at the farmers market or local grocery.
Eastern Branch Library to host Preschool Boppers for ages 3-5 from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Thursday, June 28
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “If You See Me Forgetting You: A Neverland Tale” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
The Memory Makers Quilt Club will meet 6:30 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library Community Room in Bloomfield. All are welcome to bring machines and fabric to work on charity quilts. For more information, contact Tina at 812-825-9039.
Noise Makers: Story hour for 4-6 year olds will take place Thursdays in June from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room.
A Senior Citizens’ Open House will be held at the Senior Center in Jasonville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments and door prizes will be available and the public is invited.
“I love art” Children’s art series is scheduled from 3-4 p.m. June 26-29 at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. This art series is for children who have just finished grades 2-5. Lessons are based on the phrase “I love art” with each lesson focusing on one or more of the letters. Cost is $5 per lesson or $20 for the week. To sign up call or text Sharon at 812-243-1039.
“Acrylic pour” adult class will be held at 6 p.m. at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. Class will create various flow patterns on two 8x10 canvases. Material supplied. Cost is $30. To sign up, call Ginger at 812-381-5683.
Friday, June 29
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Jim Dan Dee Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “If You See Me Forgetting You: A Neverland Tale” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
The First Presbyterian 41st Annual Tasting Luncheon will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 401 Shyla Lane in Bloomfield. Carry-out is available, as well as delivery in the Bloomfield area. Please call the church at 812-384-8424 or Alicia Holt at 812-320-7098 for tickets or with any questions.
The Linton Public Library will host Yoga with Leah Gray every Friday at 9:30 a.m. Beginners are welcome. Bring your own mat or towel. Classes are free, but donations to Ms. Gray are welcome.
“I love art” Children’s art series is scheduled from 3-4 p.m. June 26-29 at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. This art series is for children who have just finished grades 2-5. Lessons are based on the phrase “I love art” with each lesson focusing on one or more of the letters. Cost is $5 per lesson or $20 for the week. To sign up call or text Sharon at 812-243-1039.
Saturday, June 30
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “If You See Me Forgetting You: A Neverland Tale” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Sunday, July 1
The Kentucky Ridge Church Cemetery Association will hold a meeting at 1 p.m. in the church basement.
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the Tricky Dicky Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the public.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “If You See Me Forgetting You: A Neverland Tale” at 2 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
The descendants of George and Susan Frye will meet for their 51st reunion with a pitch-in dinner at 1 p.m. at Worthington First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at the corner of Dayton and Park Streets in Worthington
Tuesday, July 3
Beech Creek Township/ Eastern Fire Department is excited to announce the Solsberry fireworks are returning this year. There will be food and live music leading up to the fire works show at dusk. For more information call 812-825-9969.
Thursday, July 5
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Friday, July 6
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Jim Dan Dee Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Saturday, July 7
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the Dirty Lace Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the Public.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1978 will hold their class reunion at the Linton Elks. Doors open at 6 p.m., meal at 6:30. There is a possibility of a bonfire and get-together out back, weather permitting. Cost is $22 per person and $40 per couple. RSVP with payment to Andy Rall 505 NW 4th St. Linton IN 47441 by June 15.
Sunday, July 8
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Monday, July 9
“Oh what a relief it is” adult class is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. at the Sullivan Area Art Guild on the west side of the square in Sullivan. A relief is an image that stands out from the background. Cost is $25. To sign up call or text Sharon at 812-243-1039.
Tuesday, July 10
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 follow. All Federal employees, retirees and spouses are welcome to attend.
Thursday, July 12
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Friday, July 13
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Adrain Storm Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Saturday, July 14
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the Ricochet Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the Public.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 7 p.m. for a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Free hot lunch for anyone from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the East Shelter House at Humphreys Park in Linton. Clothing will also be available in the clothing trailer. Look for signs and 2nd Saturday Soup trailer. Lunch menu varies but is always hot and delicious.
2nd Saturday Soup is a ministry of Linton First Christian Church.
Sunday, July 15
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Little Shop of Horrors” at 2 p.m., ending a special two-week run. General Admission tickets are $12.
Descendants of Hiram and Lucinda Johnson, as well as family and friends, are welcome to the Johnson Family reunion held at the Odon Park Friendship building in Odon. The building opens around 11:15 a.m. and is air-conditioned. A pitch-in lunch with meat and drinks will be provided until around 12:30 a.m. A family history and genealogy display will be present with more photos needed. There will be games for adults and children alike, as well as child trinket gifts and a playground in the park. There will be a family meeting, a live auction of donated items and free door prizes to follow. All branches of the family are welcome. Plan to stay all afternoon.
Blanton reunion at the East Shelter House in front of Linton Park at noon.
In 1840, Peter Hasler Jr. traveled from Gsteigwiler, Switzerland to settle in Scotland, Ind. A celebration is planned for the descendants of Peter Hasler Sr. and Elisabeth (Kolb) Hasler on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Firehouse in West Gate, Scotland, Ind.
Registration begins at 11:30 with a pitch in lunch at 12:30. Drinks and table service are provided. All family members and friends are invited to our tenth gathering. For information, please text John Hasler at 812-863-7324.
Thursday, July 19
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Murder Mystery Melodrama” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Friday, July 20
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Jim Dan Dee Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Murder Mystery Melodrama” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Saturday, July 21
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the PC McGill Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the public.
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Murder Mystery Melodrama” at 7 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Sunday, July 22
The Shawnee Theatre will perform “Murder Mystery Melodrama” at 2 p.m. General Admission tickets are $12.
Monday, July 23
The first-ever Greene County Hackathon will be held at the Linton Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students grade 7 and up are encouraged to participate. Programmers, thinkers, artists, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and builders are invited. Students can work in teams of up to four to design, build and present an idea, website, system or mobile app that will solve a community problem. Registration is $10 and food is provided. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up at bit.ly/greenehackathon. Limited to the first 12 participants. For more information, contact Tina at florentina.closser@navy.mil
Tuesday, July 24
The first-ever Greene County Hackathon will be held at the Linton Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students grade 7 and up are encouraged to participate. Programmers, thinkers, artists, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and builders are invited. Students can work in teams of up to four to design, build and present an idea, website, system or mobile app that will solve a community problem. Registration is $10 and food is provided. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up at bit.ly/greenehackathon. Limited to the first 12 participants. For more information, contact Tina at florentina.closser@navy.mil
Thursday, July 26
Calling all descendents of Joseph and Mary Thompson, Thompson, Yoho, Breeden, Roubadeaux, Baker, Freeman families and more – a family reunion is going to take place July 26-28, beginning with a gathering at Sycamore Shelter, Cascades Park, Bloomington. For information, please contact dbthompson@protonmail.ch, or leave a message at 812.318.1957 and details will be provided. Feel free to share with other families who are related to Joseph Thompson, son of Gilbert and Agnes Thompson, our ancestors who came from Carrickfergus Northern Ireland to Indiana.
The first-ever Greene County Hackathon will be held at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students grade 7 and up are encouraged to participate. Programmers, thinkers, artists, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and builders are invited. Students can work in teams of up to four to design, build and present an idea, website, system or mobile app that will solve a community problem. Registration is $10 and food is provided. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up at bit.ly/greenehackathon. Limited to the first 12 participants. For more information, contact Tina at florentina.closser@navy.mil
Friday, July 27
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature Touch of Class Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The first-ever Greene County Hackathon will be held at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All students grade 7 and up are encouraged to participate. Programmers, thinkers, artists, problem solvers, entrepreneurs and builders are invited. Students can work in teams of up to four to design, build and present an idea, website, system or mobile app that will solve a community problem. Registration is $10 and food is provided. Prizes will be awarded. Sign up at bit.ly/greenehackathon. Limited to the first 12 participants. For more information, contact Tina at florentina.closser@navy.mil
Saturday, July 28
Linton Moose Lodge 1434 will feature the Fan Fare Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the Public.
Ongoing & Future Events
Linton Gamma Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa is selling pecans (pieces and halves) for the purpose of providing funds for the many charities that we support. The price is $13 for a 1 lb. bag. Contact Marsha Brown at 812-798-1602.
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.
The Family Life Center of Greene County is in need of donated supplies for its efforts to provide a new backpack and new school supplies to Greene County students pre-school to college. Donations will be accepted until July 13: paper, notebooks, two-pocket notebooks, glue, scissors, calculators, 2-3 stitched backpacks, new socks, undergarments and anything else a student needs to start school with dignity. For more information, call 812-384-1639.
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.
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.”
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.
American Legion Auxiliary of Worthington Post 106 will hold its monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. All are welcome to come and join.
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.
The Lyons Health and Living Center will host monthly Bingo on the third Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. The community is invited.
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.