Community Notes

Saturday, February 23

King’s Daughters Ministry ‘Arise Deborahs Arise’, is holding its 4th Annual Ladies’ Conference on at the 4H Fairgrounds in Bloomfield. The conference will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and lunch will be provided. The keynote speaker this year will be Whitney Putnam of Imperfectly Brave Ministry. Admission is free and registration for the event can be done online at www.kingsdaughters.info. A teen break-out session will be held for ages 12-18. Organizers will also be crowning one lovely lady as “Queen for the Day.” When you register, you can nominate someone on the website. Find the button to click on the first page and it will take you to a page to write in your nomination and tell us why she deserves to be Queen. T-shirts can also be ordered prior to the event. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 812-798-4907.

Sunday, February 24

The Little Cincinnati Christian Church will host a benefit at 7 p.m. The benefit is for Diane Campbell, a local resident who is fighting a battle with cancer. The benefit will feature two of S. Indiana’s best quartets, the White River traditional quartet and the By Faith mixed quartet. The Cincinnati Christian Church is located at 11432 E. State Road 54 in Bloomfield, just south of Eastern Greene High School.

Wednesday, February 27

Eastern Branch Library to host Fairytales Story Hour at 10:30

Friday, March 1

Marsh Madness Festival-For tickets and more information visit www.friendsofgoosepond.org.

Saturday, March 2

Marsh Madness Festival-For tickets and more information visit www.friendsofgoosepond.org.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 479 of Lyons will hold their monthly breakfast from 7-11 a.m. at the Post Home in Lyons. Menu includes bacon or sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs fixed your way, hash browned potatoes, pancakes or french toast, coffee, tea and juice. The public is very welcome and cordially invited to attend.

Sunday, March 3

Sandborn Fire and Rescue will hold their annual chili dinner at the Sandborn Fire Station from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds raised will go toward fire equipment and upkeep on the fire station.

Monday, March 4

The Greene County Election Board will meet at 3:15 p.m. in the Voter Registration office located on the 2nd floor of the Greene County Courthouse. They will select Election Board officers and discuss the 2019 Municipal Elections. The public is welcome to attend.

Wednesday, March 6

The Worthington American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. at Post 106 in Worthington.

Eastern Branch Library to host Read with Dr. Seuss Story Hour at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 7

The Greene County Center for Women’s Ministries is offering the “WarRoom” study starting March 7 at 10 a.m. and following every Thursday through April 11. Please call 812-699-8642 to register. GCCWM is located at 2234 E. State Highway 54. Linton

Linton First Financial Bank will host a document shred event from March 7-9. Papers that could be destroyed include medical records, canceled checks, bank/financial statements, documents with SSN or credit card information, legal papers and more. Drop items off during normal business hours.

Friday, March 8

Enrollment forms are now available in the Shakamak elementary office for students who will be entering kindergarten next school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2019 are eligible to enroll. Please have your enrollment forms turned in to the elementary office no later than March 8, 2019. For your convenience and less wait time, this year we are scheduling appointments for your child’s kindergarten screening visit which will be on Friday, March 15, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the elementary office at 812-665-3550 ext. 2

Tuesday, March 12

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet at Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Casey Kinnett of Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District. Her topic of discussion will be “Invasive Species”. The business meeting will follow after the guest speaker’s presentation. All Federal employees, retirees and spouses are welcome to attend.

Wednesday, March 13

Eastern Branch Library to host Go Green Story Hour at 10:30 a.m.

Eastern Branch Library will host Fish Kite from 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 14

WRV will host kindergarten pre-enrollment for the 2019-20 school year at the elementary school at two different times: 1:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Parents can attend whichever is most convenient for them. Child must be 5 by Aug. 1, 2019. Bring your child for registration, also bring immunization record, birth certificate, social security number, emergency numbers. If not able to attend, packets available at each WRV school in the month of March.

Wednesday, March 20

Eastern Branch Library to host Day and Night Story Hour at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 23

Family Fun Day at Eastern Branch Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Let’s Go Green. Please bring shovels, trowels, and rake if the weather is good. Inside planting if the weather is bad.

Wednesday, March 27

Eastern Branch Library to host Duck, Duck, Goose Story Hour at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, March 29

March is kindergarten enrollment month for the 2019/2020 Linton-Stockton kindergarten classes! During the month of March we need enrollment forms for students entering kindergarten next school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2019, are eligible to enroll. Enrollment forms may be picked up in the elementary office and need to be turned in by March 29, 2019. Please note: enrollment forms have already been given to Linton pre-schools for your child to bring home. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 11

The class of 1969 Switz City Central High School will meet at McCormick’s Creek State Park canyon Inn to share a meal at noon. Please RSVP by calling 812-381-5303 or 812-381-5717.

Ongoing & Future Events

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.