Community Notes

Tuesday, October 19

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will be hosting an adult program titled “Everyone has a story” at 6 p.m.. Everyone is encouraged to come share their story.

Wednesday, October 20

Story hour at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library - Bloomfield branch will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 23

The Greene County Shrine Club Benefit Ride for Angie England will begin at 1 p.m.. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is $20 per rider and $35 with a rider. Bikes, Jeeps, convertibles and more are welcome. Price includes dinner at the club following the ride.

Newark Lighthouse Church will be hosting a gospel sing featuring Evening Light Blue Grass Gospel with Lowell Flynn at 6 p.m..

Sign-ups for the Grasshopper Basketball League sponsored by the Dugger First Christian Church will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Each child will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The league is open for students grades K-4 and cost is $20 per child and $30 for two in a family. The league will meet in the Dugger Community Center Gym on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Brother Jerry at (812) 648-2323 or (812) 691-1348.

Lloyd Wood and his band of Wood Pickers will return to the Boot City Opry at 7 p.m for their second appearance for the 2021 season. Wood’s delivers a show that includes Country music, comedy and impersonation. For tickets call (812) 299-8521 or visit bootcityopry.com. General admission is $15, reserved is $20.

Sunday, October 24

Music in the Park featuring The Clay Harting Band at the Odon Park. Concessions will be provided and funds raised will go to Erin’s Purpose.

Monday, October 25

Story hour at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library - Eastern branch will be at 10 a.m.. The theme is Fall Festival Dress Up.

Tuesday, October 26

The Hamilton Center will host the annual Hamilton Awards at 5:30 p.m. at Hulman Center featuring keynote speaker Matt Brooks, former president and CEO of Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers. Brooks has over thirty years of experience as a leader in the State of Indiana in developing comprehensive public health initiatives and behavioral health policy and legislation. For information about the event or to register go to www.hamiltonawards2021.eventbrite.com.

Wednesday, October 27

Story hour at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library - Bloomfield branch will be at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, October 30

Mt. Zion’s annual Fall Festival will be from 5-8 p.m. at Mt. Zion Fellowship Hall in Bloomfield. Everyone is welcome to swing by and enjoy some food and fun. There will be a hog roast, trunk or treat, games, a hay ride and more.

A benefit rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Linton. Proceeds from this sale will go directly to Team Rubicon to help the Afghan Refugee Children at Camp Atterbury If you would like to donate items to this sale, call Michelle at (812) 512-1930

Sign-ups for the Grasshopper Basketball League sponsored by the Dugger First Christian Church will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Each child will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The league is open for students grades K-4 and cost is $20 per child and $30 for two in a family. The league will meet in the Dugger Community Center Gym on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Brother Jerry at (812) 648-2323 or (812) 691-1348.

Sunday, October 31

Scotland Community Church will host a Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m.. Anyone wanting to decorate their vehicle is welcome to attend. Everyone is welcome to bring your children and collect goodies!

Thursday, November 4

A fundraising effort for Project Lifesaver will be held from 4-8 p.m. at both Jo Etta’s Pizza Villa in Linton and at Pizza Villa II in Jasonville. Law enforcement officers will be waiting tables and all tips received will be donated to the program.

Saturday, November 6

Shawnee Theatre is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Bloomfield American Legion from 8-10 a.m. Kids 2 and under eat free. Come and join in the fun with Chris Cakes high flying pancakes. For tickets call Tonjua 812-384-5145 or Jack 812-381-5283.

Sunday, November 7

The Worthington Lyons Club will be hosting a Veterans Recognition Dinner from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Worthington Community Building in the town park.

Wednesday, November 10

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet on at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m. The Blue Cross representative will be here on that date. All Federal employees, retirees, and spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.

Friday, November 19

Shawnee Theatre Fundraiser Wine, Beer, Cheese, and Chocolate Event from 6-9 p.m.. Pre-sale tickets $12, $15 at the door. Seating will be limited, advanced tickets recommended. Must be 21+ to attend. For tickets contact: Tonjua 812-384-5145, Alicia 812-320-7098, Jack 812-381-5283 or Sally 812-384-5753. All proceeds go to the 2022 season.

Saturday, November 20

Shawnee Theatre Festival of Trees will be held at the theatre from 4-6 p.m.. Online bidding can be done at wbauctioneerservices.hibid.com from Nov. 18- 28. All proceeds go to the 2022 Season. Contact Tonjua 812-384-5145 for more info.

Saturday, November 27

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1971 will hold their 50th reunion at 6 p.m. at the Linton Elks Lodge. Reservations are required, call Joe Ellis at 812-746-0896.

Ongoing & Future Events

Scotland Community Church, located at 7748 S Pleasant St in Scotland, holds worship services at 10:30 a.m. For more information, please call 812-863-4160. The Ladies Aid meets every third Wednesday at noon at the church. Come join the fellowship and fun. You need not be a member to join. The Community Men’s Group meets every second Saturday at 8 a.m. at the church. Breakfast is served. Everyone is invited. You do not have to be a member of the church.

The Switz City Dementia Caregiver Support group meets on the first Monday of each month from 6-7 p.m. at Switz City Christian Church located at 286 Charlotte Ave. in Switz City. Masks are not required but guests are welcome to wear one.

Apostolics of Greene County offers free lunch, good conversation and optional bible study at Grandma Bault’s Soup Kitchen located at Apostolic Bibleway Church 310 E Vincennes Street in Linton every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Word is given from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The annual Clothe-A-Child and Toys-For-Tots project will be taking place until Oct. 29. Applications are available at the Greene County Division of Family Resources in Bloomfield, the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce in Linton, the Bloomfield Town Hall in Bloomfield, the Jasonville Utility Office in Jasonville and the Worthington Town Hall by the fire station in Worthington. Applications MUST be returned to any of the locations or postmarked by Oct. 29 to P.O. Box 516, Linton, IN 47441. Applicants should indicate whether Linton or Bloomfield would best suit them for toy pick-up. Families will be notified by mail in early December whether their application was approved.

Members of the Greene County Homemakers Club will be celebrating Indiana Extension Homemakers Association Week from Oct. 18-25.