Community Notes

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Friday, June 28

The children and teen summer reading program at Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library continues until Aug. 6. Pick up your Reading Log at the library. Read for 15 minutes and mark your page until its full... then claim a prize. Teens will read until they hit a Reading Bingo to claim a prize.

The 42nd Annual Presbyterian Women’s Association Tasting Luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 Shyla Lane, Bloomfield. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Dine-in, carry out or delivery is available in the Bloomfield area. Please call the church at 812-384-8424 or Alicia Holt at 812-320-7098 for tickets and carry out arrangements.

Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will meet from noon to 4 p.m. in the Community Room of the Bloomfield Library at 125 S. Franklin in Bloomfield. All crafts are welcome including sewing, embroidering, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, quilting etc. Bring your own project and materials. For more information call Tina at 812-825-9039..

Family movie matinees at Linton Public Library at 1:30 p.m.

Ham dinner at the Greene County Shrine Club at 6 p.m. Open to the public. Music by Big D Unplugged.

Yoga with Leah Gray at Linton Public Library each Friday at 9:30 a.m. Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat or towel. No charge, but donations welcome. For adults.

Saturday, June 29

The Lions Club of Sandborn will host their inaugural Summer Ice Cream Social at the Lions Club in Sandborn located at 103 Anderson Street from 4-7 p.m. Soft-serve and scooped ice cream will be available with all the toppings. Donations will be accepted.

Health Talks by Dr. James B. Gerni at 10:30 a.m.- noon at the Bloomfield Public Library. Excerpts will be read from the book “Basics of Human Health.” Each participant or family will be given a book. Any questions call Beth at (765) 541-9450.

The Jasonville American Legion will be hosting a Memorial Bike Ride in honor of the Members and Veterans we have lost. Cost to ride is $25 or $30 with a second rider. Registration begins at 10 a.m, blessing of the bikes at 10:45 and kick-stands up at 11. The ride will start at The Jasonville American Legion Post 172 at 231 W Main St. Jasonville. Food will be provided upon returning to the post after the ride. Prize giveaways and raffles will also take place throughout the day. ALL riders and passengers will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the start of the ride. Come on out and ride in remembrance.

“Gardens to Remember” will be the theme for the Greene County Master Gardener’s Garden Walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine). There are six homes on the tour with additional stops at Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center, where they will be hosting a garden art show, and Glory Hill Farm, an organic vegetable garden operation. Each location is unique and reflects the interest of the owners, an experience you won’t forget. Tickets are $10 for adults and children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available in June from Purdue Extension Office at the 4-H Fairgrounds and on the day of the event at the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center at 110 E. Vincennes, Linton. For more information, call 812-227-0337.

Sunday, June 30

An open invitation to all past members and attendees to come back to 1st Baptist Church Bloomfield at 500 N. Lincoln Dr. when they will celebrate their 40th year. Church service at 10:45 a.m.

Monday, July 1

Adult summer reading program starts at Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Library, and lasts until Aug. 31. Fill out a slip for each book you read this summer, and receive a prize each week. A weekly winner, and an overall grand prize winner will be selected. The more you read the better your chances of winning.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will begin summer hours. The Main Library will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Eastern Branch will be open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2-7 Tuesday and Thursday, and 9-12 on Saturday.

Community groups are still welcome to use our event space after-hours. A member of the group will need to stop by the main library and pick up a key the day before or day of the event before closing time. Hours and business will pick up again, once area schools are back in session and an announcement of library hours will follow by the end of July. Feel free to contact the library at 812-384-4125 or email Director Austin Stroud at astroud@bloomfield.lib.in.us with any questions or feedback.

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents “Terre Haute Children’s Museum: Animation Station” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six.

Tuesday, July 2

Bloomfield and Linton Pizza Hut locations will donate up to 20 percent of sales for the day to help raise money for the Bloomfield Fireworks show July 4. Customers must use promo code 1121 when ordering either by phone, in person or online. For more information, call 812-384-0800.

Teen Tuesday in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Join us in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room to chat about your favorite books and movies, play awesome games, create cool crafts and enjoy snacks. Share ideas and help plan library events that you want to attend.

Faithful Fitness women’s aerobics at Linton Public Library every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.

Adult coloring at Linton Public Library from 1-2:30 p.m. to relax, socialize and create something beautiful.

Teen Tuesday at Bloomfield Public Library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Join us in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room to chat about your favorite books and movies, play awesome games, create cool crafts and enjoy snacks. Share ideas and help plan library events that you want to attend.

Morning walks with Beth and Kimberly from the Bloomfield Library on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. Meet on the patio of the Bloomfield Library. Leave your name and number at the adult desk to receive a call or text the morning of the walks to keep you updated on if the walk has been canceled.

Wednesday, July 3

Astronomy Gastronomy at Bloomfield Public Library from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Food that’s out of this world. Make it, eat it, and have fun. For children and teens, grades 2-8. Located in the Library Community Room.

Eastern Fire Department Beech Creek Township will present the 2019 Solsberry Fireworks in Solsberry. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. provided by Doug Harrington and Friends, followed at 7:30 by Mark Vice, at 8:30 by the Isaiah James Band and at 9:45 p.m. by the National Anthem by Kendra Kalber. Food vendors include Big Cheese, Chocolate Moose, Kona Ice, La Poblana Taco Truck and Great White Smoke. Sponsors for the show include the Yoho General Store,Hash Farms, Mutual Bank, Hudson Excavating, A/A Quick Pump and many others.

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents “Craft” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six.

Thursday, July 4

The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host “Picnic in the Park” at Bloomfield Park from 6-10 p.m. There will be food vendors, lemon shake-ups, cotton candy and live music from Isiah James and the Long Story Short at 6 p.m. and Little Connie featuring John Danner at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks show to follow. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the evening.

Linton Public Library is closed for the holiday.

The Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department, located in Midland between Linton and Jasonville, will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 6-9 a.m. Cost is $6 and proceeds will benefit the Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Friday, July 5

Snakes Alive at Linton Public Library from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Family Time Entertainment presents Ed “SnakeHead Ed” Ferrer’s Remarkable Reptile Show.

Saturday, July 6

Book sale at Bloomfield library in the annex building from 1-4 p.m.

Linton American Legion Post 22 will host Karaoke with Jim DanDee from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Open to the public.

American Legion Auxiliary unit 479 of Lyons will hold their monthly breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Post Home. Menu is bacon or sausage, eggs fixed your way, hash browned potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pancakes or french toast, juice, tea or coffee. Public welcome.

Monday, July 8

Greene County Council will conduct a special meeting on July 8 at 4 p.m. The following matters will be considered and may be acted on during the special meeting: Discussion of and possible action on salary or wage increases for one or more category of county employees.

Pearler Bead Art at Bloomfield Public Library from 2-3 p.m. Grades 6-12 in the Community Room.

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents “Professor Steve’s space and flight show” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six.

Wednesday, July 10 The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents “Lunch and awards” from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six.

Tuesday, July 9

The Greene County Veterans’ Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 22 in Linton.

Pre-k to grade 3 event at Linton Public Library from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Bubbles, Bubbles.

Night Time at the Library will be hosted at the Eastern Branch of Bloomfield Public Library at 7:30 p.m. Spend an evening at the Eastern Library Branch and learn to use a telescope and have some family fun time.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m. The business meeting will follow the luncheon. All Federal employees, retirees, and spouses are invited to attend. The August meeting will be the annual 3B (Bloomington, Bedford, and Bloomfield) meeting and will be held on August 13, 2019 at Stoll’s Lakeview Restaurant on Hwy. 231 north of Loogootee with check-in starting at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 10

A book-signing at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will be held for the release of “An Unjaded Heart: Jaden’s Journey” by Jessica Lauderdale from 5-7 p.m. Lauderdale will have copies of her book for sale and will be happy to answer questions and sign copies of the book.

Thursday, July 11

Teen Movie Night at Bloomfield Public Library. Spend an evening watching a movie. Snacks and soda will be provided. Call the Bloomfield Public Library to find out the movie that will be shown. Grades 7-12.

Saturday, July 13

Last day to turn in tickets for Linton Public Library for Summer Reading Program.

The Extraordinary Flight of Apollo 11 at Bloomfield Public Library at 2 p.m. Celebrate one of the greatest achievements in human history. 50 years ago on July 16, 1969, three men launched from Kennedy Space Center, FL to fulfill a mission – land men on the moon and return them back safely. Join us as we tell this remarkable story. Free family program for all ages.

Exhibits for the Greene County Open Class Fair are due from 9 a.m. to noon. Please enter the west door of the Greene County Event Center. Exhibits will be released on Friday, July 19 from 9-11 a.m. Fair books may be picked up at the Extension offices between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Note: This incorrectly stated 4-H Fair previously. This is for the Open Class Fair entries.

Celebrate the Extraordinary Flight of Apollo 11 at Bloomfield Public Library. Celebrate one of the greatest achievements in human history. Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, three men launched from Kennedy Space Center, FL to fulfill a mission – land men on the moon and return them back safely. Join us as we tell this remarkable story. Free family program for all ages.

Monday, July 15

The annual Greene County 4-H Fair cooking contest will be at 7 p.m. in Heshey Hall, near the kitchen area. The main ingredient is pineapple. Fair books may be picked up at the Extension offices between the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Tuesday, July 16

Wednesday, July 17

Spin-A-Yarn Knit and Crochet at Linton Public Library from 1-2 p.m. Do you like to knit or crochet? Or, would like to learn? We have started a monthly drop in knit and crochet on the third Wednesday of every month.

Candy Kabobs at Bloomfield Public Library from 2-3 p.m. Join us in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room to make candy kabobs, play games, listen to music, hangout with your friends, and have fun. Grades 6- 12.

Friday, July 19

The Pregnancy Care Center of Washington will host a night of music at the Store House on 200 West Main in Washington. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music commencing at 6 p.m. Baked goods and drinks will be served. The evening will feature Christian music from Dan Maley and Jenna Clouse, Barefoot Sundays, One Cause and Forged in the Fire. Entrance is free, and we will be accepting free-will donations at the event to help support the Pregnancy Care Center. There are 250 seats, so get your tickets soon on our event page at Facebook.com/washpcc.

Saturday, July 20

Greene County General Hospital’s TeamOrtho’s Certified Athletic Trainers are offering free strength and flexibility classes during the Linton Farmers Market.

Learn proper stretches and strengthening exercises that can help with tight muscles, poor balance, muscular weakness and bodily aches and pains.

All ages are welcome. Class begins at 9 a.m.

Sunday, July 21

The Pearson/Love family reunion will be held at Worthington Park Community Building. Dinner at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish. White elephant sale after dinner. Family and friends welcome.

The Johnson Family reunion will be the third Sunday in July at the Odon Park Friendship building in Odon. All descendants of Hiram and Lucinda Johnson, families and friends are welcome. Building opens about 11:15 a.m. Air conditioned. Pitch-in Lunch about 12:30 p.m. Meats and drinks provided. Family meeting, live auction of our donated items, including a 1950’s K. Myers quilt. Free door prizes to follow. Family history and genealogy display with more photos needed. Child trinket gifts and playground at park. Plan to stay all afternoon.

Monday, July 22

Teen Bingo at Bloomfield Public Library from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Prizes, snacks, soda and fun. Grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 25

Gathering of Gamers at Bloomfield Library from 3:30-5 p.m. Spend an afternoon playing your favorite games including board games, card games, and Wii games. Snacks and soda will be provided. Grades 7-12.

Friday, July 25

Lively Ladies meet at Linton Public Library from 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, July 27

Free concert at Humphreys Park in Linton at 2 p.m. All are invited.

Monday, July 29

Photography Club for Adults at Bloomfield Library at 6:30 p.m. The Bloomfield Public Library welcomes all aspiring photographers. Regardless of your style of work, skill level, and preferred medium (even phone cameras). The adult photography club is a way to share your work, be inspired by others, and advance your skills to the next stage. Meet on the last Monday of June, July, and August in the Bloomfield Public Library Community Room.

Saturday, August 3

Greene County General Hospital’s TeamOrtho’s Certified Athletic Trainers are offering free strength and flexibility classes during the Linton Farmers Market.

Learn proper stretches and strengthening exercises that can help with tight muscles, poor balance, muscular weakness and bodily aches and pains.

All ages are welcome. Class begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday, September 14

Greene County General Hospital’s TeamOrtho’s Certified Athletic Trainers are offering free strength and flexibility classes during the Linton Farmers Market.

Learn proper stretches and strengthening exercises that can help with tight muscles, poor balance, muscular weakness and bodily aches and pains.

All ages are welcome. Class begins at 9 a.m.

Ongoing & Future Events

Adult summer reading at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library July 1 – August 31.

Fill out a slip for each book you read this summer, and receive a prize each week. Weekly winners and an overall grand prize winner will be selected. The more you read the better your chances of winning.

Children summer reading at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library May 24 – August 6.

Pick up your reading log at the library. Read for 15 minutes and mark your page until its full, then claim a prize.

Teen summer reading at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library May 24 – August 6.

Pick up your teen reading log at the library. Read for 15 minutes and mark a bingo square until you hit Reading Bingo, then claim a prize.

Walking program at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. Morning walks with Beth and Kimberly. Meet on the patio of the Bloomfield Library. Leave your name and number at the adult desk to receive a call or text the morning of the walks to keep you updated on if the walk has been cancelled.

Free Girl Scouts Summer program on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at the Linton Public Library. For girls kindergarten and up. STEAM activities will be offered.

The Greene County Center for Women’s Ministries offers free peer counseling to women and teens struggling with daily life issues; relationships, parenting, self-esteem, depression, peer pressure and grief to name a few. Please call us at 812-699-8642 to schedule an appointment.

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library 2019 Summer Reading Program presents events on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Grades preschool through six. See specific dates for details.

The Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library has an ongoing book sale.

All hardcover books are $.25 each. All paperback books are $.10 each. DVDs are $1.00. Greene County Center for Women’s Ministries will offer free peer counseling with a goal of “empowering women toward emotional and spiritual healing. The ministry is located at 2234 E. State Road 54, Linton. Call 812-699-8642 for more information.

Health Talks by Dr. James B. Gerni. First in a four-part series to be held on Saturdays, starting June 1 at 10:30 a.m.- noon at the Bloomfield Public Library. The next Saturdays are June 8, 22 and 29. Excerpts will be read from the book “Basics of Human Health.” Each participant or family will be given a book. Any questions call Beth at (765) 541-9450.

Full Life Development, a nonprofit serving disadvantaged communities in Northern Thailand, is taking orders for flowering potted plants that will be ready in May. Each pot is $18. Prepaid orders may be sent to FLD potted plant sale, First Presbyterian Church, PO Box 431 Bloomfield IN 47424. Orders must be picked up at Bradfield Landscaping Friday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. till noon. Call Bethany Scott at 812-381-3363 for more information.

Little Friends Preschool, located at Linton First Christian Church at 9878 W. SR 54 in Linton, is accepting enrollment for Fall 2019. Openings are available for three and four-year-olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays for morning class and afternoon class and for pre-kindergartners in the afternoon class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Morning classes are held from 8:30 to 11 a.m., and afternoon classes are held from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition, Little Friends Preschool will hold a new student informational open house on Thursday, April 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to visit and find out more about the program. For more information, or to enroll your child, call Linton First Christian Church at 812-847-9535.

The Friends of Goose Pond and the Indiana Wildlife Artists collaborated for an exhibit of wildlife paintings and photographs for the 2019 Marsh Madness Sandhill Crane Festival. This exhibit will continue to be shown through March 30, 2019 at the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center in Linton. Carnegie hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday and the Carnegie is located at 110 E. Vincennes Street in Linton.

The Bloomfield Public Library will host the “Read Into Spring” Adult Reading Program from Feb. 4-March 30. Receive one prize each week for the slips you turn in. Weekly drawings for gift certificates. All slips will be entered into the grand prize drawing.  The Worthington American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Post 106 in Worthington.

The Bloomfield First Baptist Church Community Food Pantry is located at 500 Lincoln Drive in Bloomfield. The pantry serves individuals and families in the following zip codes: 47424 Bloomfield, 47439 Koleen, 47449 Newberry, 47453 Owensburg/Desden, 47457 Scotland and 47522 Crane. The hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesday evening from 4:30-6 p.m. Eligibility is determined by monthly/yearly income and proof of residence. All individuals or family may visit once a month and proof of residence is required each visit.

The Friends of the Bloomfield Library Book Shop is in the Library Annex on the square across from the Court House in Bloomfield. The Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10-1, Wednesdays 10-1, Thursdays 1-4 and first Saturdays 1-4. The Friends of the Bloomfield Library Book Shop has a great selection of gently used, nearly new donated books, DVDs, CDs. All proceeds are used to support Library projects. Costs are hardbacks - $1, paperbacks - $.50, teen’s - 25¢, children’s - 10¢ and DVDs/CDs - $1. Friends Members - Bag for $2

The Linton Public Library will begin their Adult/Teen Winter Reading Challenge on Jan. 14. The event will last through the last day of February. Teens who read two books will get either a 2-liter soda, a large can of Pringles or a box of movie candy and can enter for a chance to win a teen’s night out to Taco Bell and the Linton Movie Theater. Teens may enter up to four times. Adults will read for chances to win one of several different gift baskets.

Center Township Trustee meeting will be the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Center Township Fire Department.

Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) support group meets on the second Tuesday each month at 6 p.m. at Redemption Christian Church in Loogootee. This group is for caregivers of those affected by FTD. The group will share the most accurate and current information about FTD and provide a space to share resources and provide peer support for care partners. The first meeting is Tuesday, January 8.

Greene County General Hospital’s New Mothers/Families Support group will begin their 2019 meetings at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on the labor and delivery floor at GCGH. The group is led by experienced OB nurses and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 812-699-5026 to RSVP or to obtain more information. The group will meet every first and third Tuesday each month.

Greene County General Hospital’s Breastfeeding Support group will begin their 2019 meetings at 10 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. on the labor and delivery floor at GCGH. The group is led by experienced OB nurses with support from a certified lactation specialist. The group is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Please call 812-699-5026 to RSVP or to obtain more information. The group will meet every first and third Tuesday each month.

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.

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.

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.

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 Madi 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.

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 Storytime for ages 6-9 Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. and Kings and Queens Storytime 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 Storytime 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.