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Saturday, June 6
Vaccines and Immunizatinos and You and other health topics. With Dr. James Germi, Speaker, Saturdays in June, starting June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bloomfield Library Community Room.
Sunday, June 7
The Annual Strawberry Festival in Lyons has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Tuesday, June 9
The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the Open Arms Christian Ministries HEBRON Boys Home at 2417 South 800 West in Lyons. Please direct any questions to the Greene County Veterans Service Office at 812-384-2031.
Friday, June 12
Pregnancy Care center of Washington will be having a ‘Night of Praise’ at Harvest Community Fellowship Church, located at 200 W. Main Street in Washington. Weather permitting; the worship band will be playing outside from 7-8:30 p.m. If it is raining, it will be moved inside of the church. Please bring your own lawn chairs and come join us to give praise and honor to our Lord.
Saturday, June 13
The Greene County Champter of the Unchained Gang will be hosting their Ride for Life Bike Run. Registration is at 9 a.m., kickstands up at 10 a.m. The event will begin at Humphreys Park in Linton. All donations benefit the Greene County Right to Life. For more information contact (812) 340-0361 and leave a message.
The annual Rose reunion, the descendants of Obediah and Dora (Sanders) Rose has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
Wednesday, June 17
Scotland Cemetery Board of Directors ask that all Memorial Day decorations be removed by 17 June. All donations to the cemetery are greatly appreciated.
Saturday, June 20
There is a soup dinner at St. Peter Hall in Linton from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is drive thru and carry out only. Please contact Irene Skomp at (812)-381-1586 for more information.
Tuesday, June 30
Little Friends Preschool at Linton First Christian Church is now enrolling for the fall of 2020. There are openings for three and four year olds and Pre-K classes. Registration packages are now available and a new student walkthru is scheduled for 5-6 p.m.. Please contact us at (812) 847-9535.
Ongoing & Future Events
The Ridgeport Cemetery is seeking donations for mowing and upkeep of the cemetery. Anyone wishing to make a donation, please make a check payable to Ridgeport Cemetery and send it to Kathy Holtsclaw, 330 N. Cleveland Street, Bloomfield, IN 47424.
Kindergarten enrollment for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year at Dugger Union Community Schools will be completed online. Directions for enrollment are available on the school’s website duggerunionschools.org. Please email Mrs. Kinnett, Elementary Principal, with any questions - skinnett@duggerunionschools.org.
Prayers for Gods protection and safety for all
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 479 of Lyons is canceling their monthly breakfasts until further notice, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
GCGH’s Perinatal Navigators and Health Start are beginning free parenting classes every other Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Saron United Church of Christ in Linton starting Feb. 25, 2020. The class is open to couples, single parents, foster parents, grandparents and more. Saron is located at 440 First Street NE, Linton. For more info, contact Carolyn Suniga at 812-847-4481 or carolynsuniga@mygcgh.org.
The Worthington Senior Citizens Center plays Bid Euchre Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. On last Wednesday of every month, there is a pitch-in lunch. Please support the Worthington Senior Citizens Center, as they run on donations only.
Born to Soar, the latest book by Linton native Bill Barnes, is available for purchase at the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center. The cost is $15, with all proceeds going to the Carnegie. Help support the Carnegie.
Vaccines and Immunizatinos and You and other health topics. With Dr. James Germi, Speaker, Saturdays in June, starting June 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bloomfield Library Community Room.
Faithful Fitness Women’s Aerobics at the Linton Public Library. For Adults. Every Tuesday morning at 9:15 a.m.
Little Movers for Preschoolers at the Linton Public Library. Every other Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy happy music and joyful movement and dance.
Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at the Linton Public Library. Every other Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Delightful books, songs, rhymes and crafts.
Adult Coloring at the Linton Public Library-for adults. Color your stress away. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month between 5:30-6:30 p,m. to relax, socialize and create something beautiful.
Preschool Storytime will be every Thursday beginning September 12 for ages 3 -6 years.
Yoga classes with Leah Gray at the Linton Public Library-Please join us every Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for yoga. Beginners are welcome. Please bring your own mat or towel. No charge but donations are welcome. For adults. First Yin (stretch) second Ashtanga (standing series) third restorative fourth flowga (flow) fifth choice.
Family and friends of Peavey Cemetery: Due to declining sales of plots and income, the cost of mowing and maintenance of the cemetery, finances are low. All donations during the mowing season would be greatly appreciated. Please send to Jeanette Keller c/o Peavey Cemetery 14820 S. Co. Rd. 475 W. Jasonville IN 47438
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
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
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.
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 Nancy Correll at 812-699-0454.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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 * 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.
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.
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.