Community Notes

* Greene County Singles will hold a dance and dinner at the Greene County Extension Building at Switz City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dance from 7- 10 p.m. Admission is $5 with a food item, $6 with a 2 liter soda or $7 empty-handed. For more information call 825-4032.

* The Linton-Stockton High School football team will be washing cars from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Auto Zone.

* The Yeryar family reunion will be at 1 p.m. at the Boy Scout Building in Jasonville. Bring a covered dish.

* Young Adult art contest and adult art show at the Linton Music Festival in Humphreys Park between 1-6 p.m.

* The James York family reunion will be at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton. Meet at 11:30 a.m. and eat at 12:30 p.m.

* Due to Labor Day weekend, the Linton Community Food Pantry will be closed and will re-open Sept. 7

* The Bloomfield Class of 1995 will have a reunion at 6 p.m. on Sept. 4 at the 33 Brick Street Restaurant in French Lick. The restaurant is located one block from the hotel and casino.

Sunday, Sept. 5

* 'Circle of Friends' will perform at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Linton

* Bloomfield High School Christian Service Club is sponsoring its first ever Suicide Prevention Week today through Sept. 11. Today, the club will be hosting a Candle Light Memorial service in Bloomfield Park at the south shelterhouse. Service starts at 8 p.m. Also, Christian Service Club will be hosting a movie showing Saturday at 8 p.m. The movie is "To Save a Life" and all are welcome to attend.

* Bethel Community Church located two and a half to three miles south of Dugger (on the west side) of State Road 159 is inviting all, especially area teens, to come hear a worship band made up of teens at 9:30 a.m. with a free lunch to follow.

* The Linton Public Library's adult art show items can be picked up in Humphreys Park during the Linton Music Festival between noon - 1 p.m.

* The Angleton-Weaver family reunion will be at the O'Bryan home on Island Road (County Road 255, ninth house on right) just south of Linton. Watch for signs. Dinner at noon.

Monday, Sept. 6

* Linton Rainbow Girls will host a car wash for a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the AutoZone Parking lot on State Road 54. Donations will be accepted.

* The Linton Public Library will be closed today.

* Due to Labor Day, Linton's trash pick-up will run a day behind.

* The 85th annual reunion of the descendants of James C. and Rhoda Camden Thacker will be at the Worthington Assembly of God Assembly hall -- which is located south of Worthington Country Market. A pitch-in dinner is slated for noon.

Tuesday, Sept. 7

* The Greene County Grant and Professional Development Consortium will hold an executive board meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the White River Valley Administrative Center. Agenda items to include personnel and programs.

* Bloomfield Chapter 538 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m., and social hour starts at 6:30. It will be honoring the 25-year members and it's Hawaiian Night. It will also be honoring the Chapter Birthday. If you have any question, please call 384-8516

* Greene County Democrat Women's Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the Solsberry American Legion. Meat will be provided bring a covered dish. Everyone welcome.

* The Greene County Council will meet in special session at 9 a.m. in the third floor meeting room at the courthouse in Bloomfield to conduct a public hearing on the 2011 budget. Budget hearings will continue the rest of the day -- ending in Thursday.

* The Greene County Commissioners will meet in regular session at 9:30 a.m. in Magistrate Courtroom, located on the first floor of the county courthouse in Bloomfield.

* The Lyons Senior Center will have country music from 6 - 8 p.m. with food. Donation only.

* The Linton Public Library returns to winter hours -- Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.), and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.).

* Tonight is free movie night at the Linton Public Library at 6 p.m. Come watch "Singing in the Rain" with Gene Kelly and enjoy popcorn and beverage.

The Bloomfield Town Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. in the fire station, located on Mill Street.

* There will be an Alzheimer's Support Group meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Today's meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hi-Rise at 100 W. Main Street in Bloomfield. If you have questions, call Linda Drew at 798-1589.

Wednesday, Sept. 8

* The Superintendents' Governing Board of Orange, Lawrence, Martin and Greene joint services will meet in executive session at 9:30 a.m. in the joint service conference room at the Bedford location. An open session will follow.

Thursday, Sept. 9

* An arthritis seminar will be in Bloomfield today. Hip & Knee Pain -- What are my options? will be at 6 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 401 Shyla Lane. The presentation will be conducted by Bloomington Hospital and include information on osteoarthritis and treatment options with guest speaker Orthopedic Surgeon Brian Murphy, M.D. It is free. For more information call (812) 353-5252 or click "Events & Classes" at bloomingtonhospital.org to register .

* The 2010 Friends of the Library annual book sale is Sept. 9 - Sept. 12. The sale will be located in the lower lobby of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library, at 125 S. Franklin St., Bloomfield. Thursday is the "Members Only" preview sale from 2 - 8 p.m. and memberships will be available at the door. Friday and Saturday the sale goes from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Sunday the sale starts is from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Come out and see the great selections and specials available at the sale.

* The Writer's Group will begin meeting again at 5 p.m. at the Linton Public Library. If you have written anything over the summer, be sure to bring copies to share with the group.

Friday, Sept. 10

* Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will hold a sidewalk sale from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Sale includes items from the gift shop, donations from auxiliary members and baked goods. Proceeds benefit Greene County General Hospital.

* The 1959 grads of Linton High School will host a get together at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 at the west shelter house at Humphreys Park in Linton. Food will be provided to classmates, guests and friends.

* Greene County retired teachers will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Glenburn Home in Linton.

* The Newberry Masonic Lodge 166 will have an EA degree meeting with food at 6 p.m. and work at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11

* The Greene County Chapel United Methodist Church, located on State Road 45 at the Monroe and Greene County line, will sponsor a Chapel Fair with a bake sale at 9 a.m. King, queen, standard, baby quilts and crafts will be available. Fish, hot dogs, cony sandwiches and desserts will be served at lunch time. All proceeds go to church mission programs.

* Zorah Shrine Temple will hold a free screening clinic for children ages newborn to 18 years of age from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Richard Lugar Center for Rural Health at 1433 N. Six and a One-Half St. in Terre Haute. All care is with no financial obligation to patient or family. Clinic for large and small burns, reconstruction surgery, cleft lip and palate, port wine stains, brachial plexus, hidradenitis, all orthopedics and spinal cord injuries.

* Mineral United Methodist Church will have a hog roast and a parade at 4 p.m. Free will offering.

* The descendants of Claude and Sarah Hardesty Bedwell will have a family reunion. Please note the change of location -- which is now at the Pleasantville Rock House. Bring a covered dish and table service.

* The Linton Public Library will have spaces for rent ($15) on its parking lot for the city garage sale. Call the library at 847-7802 to reserve your spot. No space is assigned until payment is received.

* The annual United Mine Workers of America Retiree Dinner will be at 6 p.m. at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Please RSVP to Curt Todd, Jr. at 847-4712 or John Hubbell at 665-2066.

* The fall Linton city-wide sale will kick off at 8 a.m. For more information or to share your idea, call Deidra Brumfield at 847-8207 or 699-0154.

Sunday, Sept. 12

* Third Annual "Sunday in the Park" will be hosted at the Lyons Town Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dutch oven cooking demonstration 10 a.m.; free lunch at noon (beans with cornbread, chili, dessert and drink); noon to 5 p.m.-various bands will perform. Bring a lawn chair. Event will be moved to Lyons Community Center, if weather is inclement. Contact Buck and Judy Mullis for more information at 798-4420 or 798-4421.

* Indian Prairie Homecoming is at 9:30 a.m. with the special music of Cole Barnett and family. Dinner after the service along with special music. Dress up in your old fashioned clothes. Any questions Call (812) 564-1561

* The Calvary Baptist Church, State Road 54 East in Linton, will celebrate Round-Up Sunday -- which will also be the kick-off to Fall revival services. Evangelist Brian McBride will preach and his family will sing. Services begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 12 and continue at 7 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 17. Activities on Sept. 12 include a noon meal, games and treats including a bounce house and obstacle course for school-aged children and older until 5 p.m. Public is invited and nursery services will be available. Call 847-7110 for transportation.

* The John and Hattie Pearson reunion will be at noon at the old shelterhouse at the Linton Park.

* The annual meeting of the Owensburg Cemetery Association will be at Owensburg Fire Station (Thomasson Hall) at 2 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Sandra Hudson at (812) 863-7924 or e-mail sandra.l.hudson@gmail.com

* The annual Wilson vegetable soup will be held at 1 p.m. at the Wright Township Firehouse in Midland. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, Sept. 13

* The Greene County Redevelopment Commission will meet in special session at 4 p.m. in the board room of the Utilities District of Western Indiana, REMC, on State Road 54 Bloomfield.

* The Greene County Extension Homemakers Council will meet in the conference room of the Greene County Extension Office at 6:30 p.m. All council members are urged to attend.

Tuesday, Sept. 14

* The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post #7118 in Linton.

* The Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will meet at noon at Pizza Hut.

* The Lyons Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. in the Lyons Community Building.

Friday, Sept. 17

* Jasonville Lodge 530 F&AM will host its 2010 Past Masters and will confer the MM degree on a worthy brother. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. and work will begin at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

* Linton Public Library's second "Grounds Work Day." Come out and help the library get the grounds ready for fall and winter. All equipment will be provided.

Saturday, Sept. 18

* The 46th annual Scotland Festival will feature an art show on Sept. 18. Registration for the show will be 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8:30 -- 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at the Scotland Hotel. There will be three divisions: kids up to 12 years of age, teens, and adults. Art gift baskets will be given as prizes to the student winners. There will also be a sidewalk art competition for kids in grades K-12. This will be limited to the first 12 students and registration will be from 10 -- 11:30 a.m. at the hotel. Registration fee is $1 for the show and sidewalk art competition. There will be a painting/drawing competition for adults that will take place during the day. Registration at the hotel by 9 a.m. to get your canvas or drawing pallet stamped. Entry fee is $5. First place prize of $75 and second place prize of $25. All artwork will be judged and announced at the hotel at 2 p.m. Contact Tonjua Toon at 863-2364 or e-mail altoons@bluemarble.net for additional information.

* A biscuit, gravy, egg, sausage and pancake breakfast will be held from 7 - 10 a.m. at the Lyons Senior Center. Orange juice, coffee and milk will also be served. Donations only.

* Greene County Singles will hold a dance and dinner at the Greene County Extension Building at Switz City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., dance from 7- 10 p.m. Admission is $5 with a food item, $6 with a 2 liter soda or $7 empty-handed. For more information call 825-4032.

* Mud volleyball double elimination tournament will be held in conjunction with the Dugger Coal Festival on Sept. 18-19. Cost is $20 per four person team. To sign up call 648-3293 or 648-3200.

* Dugger community yard sales will be held. Call 648-3293 or 699-9464 for more information or to sign up.

* The Worthington American Legion Post 106 will host an open house to celebrate the dedication of their new building. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by dinner, door prizes, an auction and entertainment. Everyone is welcome to come join the celebration.

* A benefit for Yvonne Snider will be from 4 - 8 p.m. at the American Legion Post 22 in Linton with a spaghetti dinner, silent auction and music. All are invited.

* The Edgewood High School Class of 1975 will host its 35th reunion at the Stone Belt Shrine Club located at 7065 N. Stonebelt Drive. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. Contact Roberta Bruce at 812-876-4127 or e-mail robertabruce@marykay.com. For directions call 812-876-2862.

Sunday, Sept. 19

* The annual Baker-Davis reunion will be at the Monroe County Fairgrounds community building with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and pictures to follow. Bring an item for the auction.

* Dugger Coal Festival will have a homemade chicken and noodle dinner at 11:30 a.m. Dinner includes homemade chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll and choice of tea or lemonade. Ticket price for adults is $6 and children 10 years of age and younger can eat for $4. Bykota Home Ec Club will have homemade desserts available, not included in price of meal.

* Providence Baptist Church will have its annual homecoming service with Lindley Creek to perform at 1 p.m. following a pitch-in dinner and regular morning services. For more information contact Pastor Darren McDonald at 847-8519.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

* Free smoking/chew cessation class is from Sept. 21- Nov. 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Greene County General Hospital conference room. Free nicotine replacement therapy provided by Greene County Public Health Department. To register call 847-9502.

* 'Land Use Management' public informational meeting sponsored by Farm Bureau, Inc., 6:30 p.m. in the community room at the Purdue/Greene County Cooperative Extension Service, located at the fairgrounds.

* Poetry Cafe at the Linton Public Library will be from 6-8 p.m. Come share your love of poetry while enjoying coffee, tea and light treats. This is another free evening of relaxation and conversation.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

* The Greene County CASA Program will have an informational meeting for any interested potential CASA volunteers at 5 p.m. at La Fiesta in Linton in the banquet room.

Thursday, Sept. 23

* The semi-annual buffet luncheon for RCA/GE/Thomson retirees association members, former employees and guests will be from 10:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. upstairs at Terry's Banquet and Catering at 3124 Canterbury Dr. in Bloomington. Cost of the lunch, tax and service charge will be $12 per person when making reservations and $14 at the door. Call Sara Davenport at (812) 824-8245 and leave message for extenuating circumstances. Deadline is Sept. 20. If you need to cancel, you can do so up to two days before the luncheon by calling Sara.

Saturday, Sept. 25

* The Shakamak High School Class of 2000 will hold its 10 year reunion at 7 p.m. in the Jasonville City Park. Cost is $5 per person. Please send money in advance to Paige (Griffith) Wolf, 14468 S. St. Rd. 59, Jasonville, Ind., 47438. For more information, contact Halea (Fougerousse) Franklin at (812)-887-1726.

* The Greene County Literacy Coalition will host a Scholarly Quest at 1 p.m. at the Bloomfield Library. Cost is $20 for two-person teams. Call 384-4125 for more information.

* The Union High School Alumni Association will host its annual UHS Alumni Association Annual Homecoming Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. Please mail your check to Alumni Association, at P.O. Box 151, Dugger, Ind., 47848. Please include names of those attending and the class year with which you wish to be seated. If you want your tickets to be mailed to you in advance, please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope, or you may pick up your tickets at the door beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 26

* The descendants of Albert and Thelma Ferree will celebrate their family ties with a reunion at the Scout shelterhouse at Humphreys Park in Linton. Bring a covered dish for lunch at 1 p.m. An auction and 50/50 drawing will also be part of the fun.

* Fall revival services for Providence Baptist Church will be Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 27 -30 at 7 p.m. with Evangelist Tom McGuirt to be the guest speaker. For more information contact Pastor Darren McDonald at 847-8519.

Monday, Sept. 27

* Lyons Senior Center will have a basket bingo at the Lyons Community Building. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 6:30 p.m. For tickets call 659-2184 or 384-7934. A 50/50 drawing will also take place. Advance ticket buyers will be eligible for a raffle drawing.

Tuesday, Sept. 28

* The Greene County Literacy Coalition's annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. at Saron Church in Linton. There will be a free dessert bar.

Thursday, Sept. 30

* The American Red Cross will host a book fair today through Oct. 5 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. If you have any questions, call (812) 332-7292.

* The Greene County Tourism Advisory Board (GCTAB) invites you to attend the first "Made in Greene County" meeting. The board is asking that producers of all Greene County products attend this meeting in order to further explore opportunities for a coordinated effort to promote all products made in Greene County. The meeting will be from 7- 8 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds. This will primarily be an informational meeting as the board continues to consider opportunities to promote products "Made in Greene County". Please try to attend this meeting. Additional meetings will be held in the future, but this initial meeting is important for you to attend. The meeting is open to all Greene County artisans, artists, crafters, authors, and other producers of Greene County products. For additional information, please contact David Benefiel at dabenefiel@juno.com.

Friday, Oct. 1

* The Greene County Literacy Coalition will give away free books at the Bloomfield Apple Festival.

Saturday, October 2

* The Greene County Literacy Coalition will give away free books at the Bloomfield Apple Festival.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

* Meet the Candidate Night is sponsored by Farm Bureau Inc. and will be at 7 p.m. in the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service community building at the fairgrounds. Candidates on the November General Election ballot will be invited.

Thursday, Nov. 11

* The White River Valley High School Junior Post Prom Parents Class of 2012 will sponsor a basket bingo at the Lyons Community Building. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m. An early bird drawing for advanced ticket purchases will be held. Refreshments available. All money goes to post prom. Cost is $10 for 20 games.

Saturday, Nov. 20

* The Greene County Literacy Coalition will host its annual Trivia Bowl at 1 p.m. at Saron Church in Linton. Cost is $80 per four-person team. For more information call 384-4125.

Ongoing Events

* The White River Valley High School Junior Post Prom Parents for the class of 2012 is asking for your support. A basket bingo -- which will raise money for post prom -- is planned for Nov. 11 and is in need of money donations from individuals and businesses for the purchase of baskets. A consultant is selling baskets to the parent group at cost. Your monetary donation is appreciated. If you cannot donate money, items for door prizes, a silent auction and concessions are also needed. Anyone donating a basket will receive a free ticket to attend the bingo. Call Tracy Hasler at 798-1441 to donate.

* Vendor applications for the Bloomfield Apple Festival are now being accepted. Applications are available by calling 384-3245 or 384-7603 or from the Bloomfield Apple Festival website -- bloomfieldapplefest.com

* Bloomfield Apple Festival Parade entries are now being accepted. Parade entry forms can be obtain by calling 384-3637 or from the Bloomfield Apple Festival Website -- Bloomfieldapplefest.com

* Scotland Festival is now accepting parade entries. The parade will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 18 with no entry fee. All organizations, churches, business or individual are welcome to participate. Call David Stone 863-7382 or Allen Toon 863-2364.

* Bloomfield High School 2010-11 Event Calendars are now available for $5 each -- wall or pocket style. Visit the junior parents' table at school sign-ups Aug. 10-11. Also visit the school's Meet Your Teacher Night (Open House) on Aug. 16.

* Turning Point Education Center is now offering GED preparation classes at the Open Arms campus Monday through Friday from 8:15-11:15 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. and at WorkOne in Linton on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. For more information call Misty at 659-2533. The Open Arms campus is located across from the 4-H fairgrounds on State Road 54 East. WorkOne is located at the Linton Shopping Center.

* The Dugger Coal Festival Committee is looking for vendors and parade entries. Call Kim Bedwell at 648-3058 or Jon Dobbins at 648-2902.

* An early learning center is coming to Eastern Greene Schools this fall. Full-day early learning experience and care for children ages 3-5. Available times are 6:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Log onto www.egreene.k12.in.us for more details or call 825-5722.

* The Worthington Public Library is having a book sale with all items 25 cents each or five for $1. The sale includes books, DVDs, VHS tapes, audio books and music CDs.

* This fall the Tdap, Meningococcal and second Varicella (with no history of disease) will be required for all school students who are in sixth through 12th grade. These immunizations continue to be offered at no cost to all students at the Greene County Health Department. Appointments are available now. Appointment hours are as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 -11:15 a.m. and 12:45-3:30 p.m. Some extended hour clinics will be offered. You need to also check with your physician regarding possible well visits and vaccine updates. To make an appointment, call the GC Health Department at 384-4496 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also check your child's current immunization update. The health department is located at 217 E. Spring St., Suite 1, Bloomfield.

* Donations are still being accepted for the Charles Hoskins Track Fund at Linton-Stockton School. Contributions can be made at any Regions Bank. Hoskins, who was a biology and chemistry teacher at the school from 1947 until 1972, guided the Miners track program for the entire 25 years.

* Are you a poet or have a love of poetry? Linton Public Library is inviting poets to sign up to be a part of a poetry cafe. Contact the library 847-7802 or website: www.lintonpl.lib.in.us

* Books for babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents and newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a "Books for Babies" kit containing a book, baby's first library card and brochures with reading tips for parents and caregivers. If you are a new mother and a resident of Greene County in one of the following townships: Richland, Highland, Taylor, Beech Creek, Center or Jackson, you are eligible for a free gift for you and your baby. Please bring your baby in "to show him/her off" to a circulation desk in the main branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library at 125 C. Franklin St. in Bloomfield to receive your free gift.

* Linton VFW Post 7118 is accepting DD214s and applications for vets who have served on foreign soil and eligible members for the men's auxiliary. For questions call 847-9016 or visit the post -- which is located at 190 S. Main St. in Linton.

* Bloomfield IOOF Lodge meets at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday of the month except for the last Tuesday which is a pitch-in dinner at 6:30 p.m.

* The Friends of Goose Pond encourages visitors to the area, to visit their website at www.friendsofgoosepond.org to stay in touch with events and news about the activities at the restored wetlands in Greene County. The site offers volunteer opportunities, recent bird sightings, and information on restaurants and lodging.

* Free, confidential Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing is available at the Greene County Health Department located at 217 E. Spring St. in Bloomfield. Call for 384-4469 for more information. Scheduled appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome. Free HIV testing is slated for 1 - 3 p.m. Sept. 1.

* Odd Fellows Lodge 457 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month.

* The Bucktown Mount Moriah Cemetery Board is asking family and friends of loved ones resting at the cemetery for donations to assist with 2010 upkeep. Last year's upkeep exceeded $4,500. All donations should be made out to Mount Moriah Cemetery. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please donate on Memorial weekend at the cemetery or send donations to: Bonnie Carr, Board Secretary, RR2 Box 786, Linton, Ind., 47441.

* Linton Tri Kappa is selling cheese balls. Cheese balls with nuts are $6.50 and plain cheese balls are $6. Contact Beth Gillan at 847-2010 or any Tri Kappa member.

* The mobile food pantry will be at the Jasonville United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to ? on the first Wednesday of the month.

* The Back Door Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month.

* The bridge on Greene County line road 1400 East between County Roads 550 North and 650 North in Beech Creek Township will be closed for repair. Approximate time of closing is three to four months depending on weather.

* Donations for the Bohley Cemetery on Lone Tree Road are now being accepted. Call 384-8375 for details.

* Ruby Moon-Houldson's latest Oprah's Book Club nominated novel, "More Than Angels: Once Upon a Dream" (book 3) is now available at the Linton Public Library. It is available in paperback and as an audio book. Please contact the library for the first two "More Than Angels" books. The paperback books are also available at the library.

* The recycling trailer that was formerly located at the Walmart parking lot has been moved to the south side of Linton near the city barn.

* The American Cancer Society announced its wig program is now being offered to cancer patients at Pam's Style Shop in Bloomfield. The program is a service of the American Cancer Society and is free to cancer patients. For more information, call Dona Stewart at 384-4160 or visit Pam's Style Shop, at 3 County Road 70 E.

* Narcotics Anonymous will meet Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church on State Road 54 East. There will be open discussion and all are welcome.

* Lebanon Baptist Food Pantry will only be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

* The Refuge Assembly of God food pantry will be open every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. to assist those living in Bloomfield. To donate, please contact Trina at 384-8093 during the pantry's open hours.

* The Ministry of the Linton Community and other volunteers have worked hard this winter to put plans in place for a community garden. The plan is to provide space for Linton residents who do not have an area to garden. The city has donated ground at the Conservation Club for that use. Anyone interested in obtaining a garden plot at the Linton Community Garden for this year may pick up and return the application at the Pace office or the Linton Food Pantry. There will be a fee of $5 . For further information you may contact the Linton Community Food Pantry.

* An Alzheimer's support group meeting will take place at 100 W. Main (Bloomfield Hi-Rise) in Bloomfield the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

* The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department is now offering CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens classes for your business or for personal education. Please contact Fire Chief Amy Wilson at 863-2310 or e-mail at for more information.

* The Mineral Christian Men's Group meets at 8 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Mineral Community Building.

* Greene County residents can officially start using their 9-1-1 addresses after they have received an official letter from the U.S Postal Service in Indianapolis.

* The Worthington Public Library is having an on-going book sale. All books are 25 cents each or five for $1.

* The Greene County Afghans, sponsored by the Scotland Historical Society, can be purchased at Main Street Gifts, Linton; Greene County Historical Society and Mar' Lyn's, Bloomfield or by calling Brenda Massette 863-2874.

* House of Grace Coffee House will offer fellowship, food, worship and youth classes. The church is located at 792 S. Section St. in Dugger.

* The Pleasantville United Methodist Church food pantry is now open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. - noon.

* Turning Point Education Center in Switz City is offering GED preparation classes. Class times are available Monday through Friday from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 - 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.

* Sign up for Linton Community Share at Linton City Hall on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lyons Senior Center Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Worthington Senior Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

* The Lyons Senior Citizens Center, 150 N. Jefferson St., now has wooden toy crafts for sale. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* The Lyons First Christian Church youth group meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the church's East Broad Street location.

* Linton residents can report problems with pot holes, street complaints and drainage issues by e-mailing them to turp@minerbroadband.com.

* The Jasonville Senior Citizen Center, located at 145 S. Lawton, has opened a country store and gift shop. It will be open from 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All proceeds will benefit the senior center. For more information, call the center at 665-9882.