Community Notes

Community Notes

Wednesday, April 24

There will be a meeting concerning the upkeep of the Burris Chapel Cemetery at Saron Church at 6:30 p.m.. All those interested in the upkeep of the cemetery are urged to attend.

Story Hour at Eastern Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.

Chair Yoga at Bloomfield Public Library at 1:30 p.m. located at the library annex.

Tots time at the Bloomfield Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-3.

Thursday, April 25

UDWI REMC will hold their annual meeting at UDWI REMC in Bloomfield at 6 p.m. Members in attendance will be able to cast their votes for the board of directors if they have not already done so online or by mail. Doors open at 5 p.m. for members voting in person.

The RCA/GE/Thomson Retirees Association Luncheon will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at St Paul Methodist Church in Bloomington. Call 812-332-3696 for more information.

Story hour at Bloomfield Public Library at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-6.

Gathering of the Gamers at Bloomfield Public 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

Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library will host Mike Lunsford, “The Power of Our Stories: Why Reading and Storytelling Still Matters” at 6:30 p.m.

Teen Coffee Coloring at Linton Public Library from 4-5 p.m. Final meeting of the semester.

Friday, April 26

Shawnee Theatre Fundraiser - The Lloyd Wood Show will be Friday night at 7 p.m. Cost is $15. Call 812-863-2364 for tickets.

Lively Ladies at the Linton Public Library. This program will meet from 1-3 p.m., and is primarily for ladies of retirement age. It has a wide variety of guest speakers, some light refreshments, and a fun time to relax. Programs and subject matter vary each month, but it’s always an enjoyable afternoon. This month Angel Mikusak will be speaking with us about the Market Wagon. For adults.

Saturday, April 27

Newark Lighthouse Church will host a gospel sing at 6 p.m. Featured guests will be Judith Montgomery and family singers. Questions, call Pastor Hill at 812-863-4621.

Greene County General Hospital is hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in partnership with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department and the DEA. On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. bring unwanted prescription medications to Greene County General Hospital’s front lobby.

The Perennial Exchange spring plant swap will be held Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 am until 1pm at the Moose Lodge, 840 S. Corey Lane Bloomington IN. Speakers topics will be invasive species and native plants. A registration fee of $10 is required to cover the cost of a Continental breakfast and lunch. The Perennial Exchange is open to all residents of central Indiana who are interested in learning about, sharing, and using perennial plants. Members from 17 counties bring perennial plants from their own gardens to exchange with each other. For more information on the group, visit their website at theperennialexchange.com, or contact Terry Briles at 812-824-1894.

The 98th Newberry Alumni will honor the class of 1949-1959-1969-1994 at Newberry United Methodist Church. Registration and fellowship are at 3:30 p.m. and program with dinner to follow begins at 4 p.m.. Dues are $3 and meal is $7. RSVP to Amos Musselman PO box 20 Newberry IN 47449 Phone 812-659-2727.

Movie Madness at Linton Public Library from 6-8 p.m. Come to the library and enjoy a good movie. Sit back, enjoy the movie. Free popcorn and soda. For adults.

The Shawnee Theatre will hold a fundraiser, the Lloyd Wood Show, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 812-863-2364.

Sunday, April 28

The Greene County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. at the Goosepond Visitors Center on Highway 59 south of Linton. There will be a presentation telling all the accomplishments to date, and also what further plans are. After the presentation we will be given a driving tour of various sites. Be prepared to carpool as parking is limited at some sites. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, April 30

K-5th Lego Time at Linton Public Library from 4-4:45 p.m. Create and have fun.

Friday, May 3

Helping Others Grow will be the theme as the Greene County Master Gardeners hosts their annual Flower and Patio Show at the Greene County Community Event Center from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, and Saturday May 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Presentations on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. both days Karen Staub “Pressed Flowers”, noon both days Alvin Brown “Nurturing Your Tools and Sharpening Your Gardening Skills”, and Friday Only 1 p.m. Tavia Pigg with “Gardening With Butterflies”. Our Master Gardeners will be having a plant sale, a rummage sale with gently used garden items, and will give away free tree seedlings. There will be a wide selection of vendors with sun and shade plants and flowers, garden arts and crafts, a fun activity for kids and food by Cabin View BBQ. Admission and parking are free.

Saturday, May 4

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

The Greene County Center for Women’s Ministries is hosting a Chair’ish The Women Event and Silent auction 6 p.m. at Saron Church Fellowship Hall, located at 440 1st. Street NE, Linton. Come enjoy 1940 style show, light meal, ministry presentation, and decorated chairs in the silent auction. Chairs make great Mother’s day gifts. All proceeds benefit hurting women toward spiritual and emotional healing. Call 812-699-8642. Ticket price, $5.

Sunday, May 5

The Pleasant Grove Cemetery Association will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ. In addition, mowing season has started in the cemetery, so please remove any decorations that may impede mowing.

Monday, May 6

Greene County Right to Life meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Greene County General Hospital conference room. Please join at 6 p.m. in hospital cafeteria for dinner prior to meeting.

Friday, May 10

The Lewis Twp. Ministerial Association presents The McNeills in concert. at 7 p.m. at the Shakamak Elementary gymnasium in Jasonville. Open seating with a free-will love offering. This award winning gospel group opens for famous gospel artists such as The Isaacs and The Hoppers. For more information contact 812-798-7131 or 812-787-0556

Saturday, May 11

The Wabash Valley Herb Society will present the “Spring Thyme Plant and Herb Faire” at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds in Terre Haute from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Admission is free. More than 80 booths will offer plants for sale, herbal crafts, pottery, woodworking, cookbooks, herb books, spice blends, handmade soaps and outdoor garden items. The fairgrounds is located at 3901 S US Hwy 41 in Terre Haute.

Tuesday, May 14

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 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.

Friday, May 24

The Eastern Fire Department/Beech Creek Township will hold an all-you-can-eat fish fry from 4-8 p.m. at the Beech Creek Township Eastern Fire Dept. in Solsberry. Adults $8, kids 5-12 years old $5 and kids five and under eat free. All proceeds go to support the 2019 Solsberry fireworks. Questions call 812-825-9969.

Saturday, June 1

Worthington Tri Kappa will sponsor the Butterfly Ball from 7-9 p.m. at The Building located at 206 E. Main Street. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. DJ, refreshments, photos, selfie booth and more. This is a father-daughter, grandfather-granddaughter, uncle-niece etc. dance. Tickets are available at the Worthington Library or from Tri Kappa members. For more information or to purchase tickets call Susan at 812-875-3934.

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.

Monday, May 13

American Legion Post 171 in Jasonville will hold officer elections at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 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.

Sunday, May 26

At 11:30 a.m., the Bloomfield American Legion post 196 will present a 21 gun salute at Walnut Grove cemetery. At Noon there will be a pitch in dinner at the community building at Walnut Grove. At 1 p.m. there will be a short (one hour) remembrance of those who have passed this past year and are buried at Walnut Grove this past year (May 5 2018 thru May 5 2019), a flower will be presented to any relative or friend who has passed this past year to be placed on the grave of loved by relative or friend. This has been going on for over 100 years there are 92 different family names buried at Walnut Grove including three Revolutionary war vets several vets from all wars the U.S. action.

Monday, 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.

Ongoing & Future Events

Full Life Development, a nonprofit srving 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.