Community Notes

Saturday

* Delta Kappa Gamma will host its May breakfast at 10:30 a.m. at the Linton Elks Lodge. All ladies are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Linton Community Food Pantry.

* Worthington will host its annual Old Fashion Day. There will be street vendors, vintage displays, demonstrations, and plenty of food and live music.

* The Walnut Grove Cemetery board will meet at 2 p.m. at the church.

* The Zorah Shrine screening clinic for children will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richard Lugar Center for Rural Health, 1433 6 1/2 St. in Terre Haute. The clinic is for newborns to 18 years of age. For more information call (812) 232-8232.

* Shawnee Theatre will host a fundraising event "Crime and Pun-ishment. A mobster murder mystery." Doors open at 7 p.m. and the mystery starts at 8 p.m. Various restaurants will be providing food that will be part of your ticket cost. Tickets are $15 and available by calling (812) 863-2364 or by contacting any board member and at the door on Saturday night. Last year's mystery was a sell out, so please get your tickets early.

* The Owensburg Cemetery Association will host a rabies clinic from 2-4 p.m. at the C.B. Hatfield (Old Lehman Store), Main Street, Owensburg. If it rains it will be in the Owensburg Fire Station. Dr. Ed Borter will be giving shots for rabies ($8) and five-way vaccination $10 (dogs only; includes distemper and parvovirus). If you have any questions contact Sandra Hudson at 863-7924 or sandra.l.hudson@gmail.com .

* The Highland Township Volunteer Fire Department will host a benefit breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Highland Township Fire Department. Menu will include pancakes, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy and drinks. No charge for the meal but donations will be accepted. Proceeds will go to help Highland volunteer firefighter Andrew Faultless who was injured in an accident April 19.

* The Lawrence County Rock, Mineral and Fossil Club, with members from all over south-central Indiana, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Company Concourse (1402 H. St.) in Bedford. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Carl at (812) 275-7703 or visit the club's website at www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org.

* Kentucky Ridge Cemetery Association will meet concerning upkeep at 5 p.m.

* The Switz City Christian Church will host a Gospel Sing at 6:30 p.m. to benefit the church's Relay for Life team.

Entertainment will include "For His Glory", "June and Friends", Ben Inman and Shari Phegley. A meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. for a free will offering.

* Linton Ladies Civitan Sample Fair will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Admission is $1.50 with tickets available from any Civitan member or at the door. Door prizes, lunch and more. For booth information call 847-9236, 648-2652 or 648-2129.

* The Liberty Church of Christ, Hendricksville, will host its Spring Clothing Giveaway from 8 a.m. - noon. Everything is free and everyone is welcome. Clothes, coats, shoes, toys, linens and household items will be available. A free breakfast and lunch will be served.

Sunday, May 8

* Trinity Lutheran Church, 1759 E. State Road 54 and Linton, invites you to worship at 9:30 a.m. as the church celebrates the Third Sunday of Easter Season. The lessons are drawn from Acts 2, I Peter 1, and Luke 24. Mothers will be recognized with flowers. The message: Thanks, Mom! Trinity is served by Pastor John C. Stacy.

Monday, May 9

* The Eastern Greene Board of School Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the central office boardroom.

* The Northeast School Corporation Board of School Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. in executive session and at 7:30 p.m. in open session.

Tuesday, May 10

* The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session at 8:30 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., NE, Linton.

* Shawnee Theatre host a fundraising basket bingo event at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for supper and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be an early bird drawing for tickets purchased prior to the event. Tickets are $10 and available by calling (812) 863-2364 or by contacting any board member and at the door on Tuesday night. Over 50 door prizes along with bingo.

* The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 847 will have an 11:30 a.m. luncheon and a 12:30 p.m. business meeting at Stoll's at Linton, State Road 54 West. It's open to active and retired federal employees and their guests. For more on NARFE meetings or membership call Loren Wilson 847-7409 or Leatrice Coker 384-4270.

* The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post #22 in Linton.

Thursday, May 12

* The regular monthly meeting of the Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will be at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the east edge of Bloomfield.

* The Shakamak Board of School Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the Shakamak Jr./Sr. High School media center. There will be an executive session at 6:30 p.m. in the center office conference room.

* There will be a called meeting at the Dugger Lodge 721 F&AM to work in Master Mason Degree at 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

* Wyatt LeGrand (www.legrandartstudio.com) will teach Plein Air painting in Bloomfield. Meet at the Bloomfield Public Library at 1 p.m. Art supplies are provided. The goal is to create a visual history of Bloomfield. There is no cost, but class size is limited, so register at 384-4125

* The Lyons Assembly of God Church, 610 West Prairie St., will host a soup and hot dog supper and a gospel sing fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. Featured groups are Heaven's Jubilee, Master's Bouquet, For His Glory, West and Friends, Family of God Singers, and others. There will be no charge, though donations will be accepted.

* The Jasonville Senior Citizen's Center will host its perennial flower sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other items will be for sale as well.

* Unchained Gang Greene County Chapter will host a Blessing of the Bikes at 10 a.m. at Humphreys Park in Linton. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be served. A fun run will follow.

* The Greene County Singles will sponsor 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.

* Registration for the Jasonville Tri Kappa Scholarship Ride at 8 a.m. at the Shakamak High School with the ride kicking off at 10 a.m. Cost of the ride is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, which includes a T-shirt and lunch after the ride. For information or to get a form, contact Brenda Rash at 665-3942 or 798-6279.

Sunday, May 15

* The students of Upright Studio will perform their spring recital at 2 p.m. at the Linton First Baptist Church. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Thursday, May 19

* The Greene County Memory Makers Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m. at the Busy Bee Quilt Shop in Linton. All quilters are welcome. Call Nancy Hudson at 384-6551 if you have questions or need directions.

* White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School will host a parents night for incoming seventh graders at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. All students should attend with their parents.

* The annual Greene County Extension Homemakers Tea will begin at 6:30 p.m. If you are exhibiting a cultural art entry, have it there by 6 p.m. The topic for the evening will be "Life is Too Short not to

Have Dessert First." Sew-Sigh-Et-Tea club of the Worthington area will be hostess for the evening.

Saturday, May 21

*The Center Township Fire Department is hosting a community day from 2-6 p.m. A photographer will take family photos. Fee for photos is $10 for 10 x 13 print. The day will include a cookout, Air Evac is scheduled to land and kids games, including a dunking booth, are scheduled. The photo tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the fire deparment at 825-2799.

*Join the troupe of Operation Comedy for an evening of fun and laughs as they provide comment on today's current events, observations of everyday life and a few things we wish we could say! The evening will start with a wine and cheese reception from 6:30-8 pm and the show at 8. The festivities will take place at Shawnee Theater in Bloomfield and is a fundraiser for the Greene County Foundation and the USS Indianapolis Memorial Fund. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35, or $15 each for the show only. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Foundation office 659-3142 or any Foundation board member: Dr Brian Steward, Linda Thomas, Ed Cullison, Dr. Scott Powers, Risa Dyar, Jacob Fish, Jarrod Holtsclaw, Kim Hughes or Dan Sichting. The event is sponsored by UDWI/REMC.

* The city of Linton will open the community to bargain hunters, collectors, and avid 'garage-salers' from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the third annual Linton city-wide sale. Sale will be held rain or shine. The Linton Public Library will rent booth space to those who may live in rural areas surrounding the city or may need space for your organization to host a fundraiser. To get listed on the map, email lintoncitywideyardsale@gmail.com and share a physical address and four descriptive words about your sale. The deadline to be on the map is May 10. Look for more information to be released from the Linton City-Wide Yard Sale page on Facebook. For more details call Deidra Brumfield at 847-8207 or 699-0154 or Dave Benefiel at (765) 749-0321. Look for a Linton Area Musicians' Swap Meet to be held in conjunction with the sale in the parking lot behind Markle Music in downtown Linton.

Sunday, May 22

* The 84th annual Beasley-Sims reunion will be at Raglesville Park. The meal will start at noon.

* The descendants of John Nelson and Dollie Reagan-White will be have a family reunion at the Clay City park in Clay City at 1 p.m. in the northeast shelter. This will be a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish and catch up with family. For more information call Shanna 270-931-0104 or Ester (812) 201-8139.

Monday, May 23

* White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School will honor the class of 2011 at 7 p.m. in the gym. All family and friends are invited to senior night.

Saturday, May 28

* Indian Prairie Baptist Church will host the 2011 Ladies Spring Tea Conference with guest speaker Jill Hart. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Tami and Olivia Sparks. Please RSVP by May 21 at (812) 699-2237.

Sunday, May 29

* The annual Marco Cemetery Memorial Service will be at noon. There will be a cannon salute, four versus of the Star Spangled Banner will be sung, reading of the names of veterans, and a 21-gun salute.

Monday, May 30

* The Greene County Veterans Day Council will host a Memorial Day service at 3 p.m. on the courthouse lawn.

Friday, June 3

* Lyons will host its annual community yard sales today and Saturday. To have your information added to the map, please call 659-2521 before May 26. Maps will be made available at area businesses on June 2.

Saturday, June 4

* Lyons will host its annual community yard sales. Maps will be made available at area businesses on June 2.

* The Saline City Truck Pull and Swap Meet will begin at 5:30 p.m., with weigh-in between 2-5 p.m. For more information call Greg Nicoson at (812) 249-5903.

Saturday, June 11

* This year's Bloomfield Art Festival, which is being held in cooperation with the Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee, is today in the Bloomfield Town Park. Organizers are looking for artists and fine craftsmen from around the state, but particularly Greene County. They also are interested in artist demonstrators. They can contact Wyatt LeGrand at 384-6505 for vendor information and contracts or visit the Apple Festival Website: http://www.bloomfieldapplefest.com/ .

Saturday, July 2

* The Linton-Stockton class of 2001 will celebrate its 10th year reunion at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Park -- which is located on County Road 200 East in rural Linton. For more information contact Hannah Kinnett at (812) 798-1138, Kela (Stephens) Delph at (812) 381-2000 or Laurie (Bondurant) Wagner at (812) 798-4881. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Deadline to RSVP is June 1. Fee will include food, drinks and entertainment.

Friday, July 15

* Bloomfield will host its annual reunion weekend today through Sunday. The schedule of events: Today: Meet at Hunters in Bloomfield starting at 6 p.m.; Saturday meet at the Irish Lion in Bloomington from 6 to 10 p.m.; Sunday meet at the Irish Lion in Bloomington for brunch at 11:30 am. Hotel reservations can be made at Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington under Bloomfield High School class of 1981.

Ongoing Events

* Providence Baptist Church will host its spring revial services May 29 to June 1. Sunday service begins at 6:30 p.m., and weekday services begin at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be evangelist Doug Ramage. For more information call Pastor Darren McDonald at 847-8519.

* Grace Gospel Church in Linton will host its Second Saturday Kids Club on May 14, June 11, July 9, and Aug. 13. The church is at the corner of 9th St. SW and State Road 54 West. It will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served. There will be Bible stories, music, games, and activities for ages 5 to 11. If you have questions call Charlene at 847-7538.

* The Bohley Cemtery board is taking donations for upkeep at the cemetery. For more information call 384-8375.

* The Owen County YMCA Tumble Time Recreational Gymnastics is for ages 3-9 on Saturdays at 9 or 10 a.m. Fee is $25 for members for a seven-week session, and $40 for non-members for seven-week session. For Information call (812) 828-9622 or visit the website www.owencountyymca.org .

* Bingo at the American Legion in Worthington is on Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with games at 6:15 p.m. This is open to the public. Cost is $30 for 15 games All proceeds go to the Worthington American Legion. This event is non-smoking with breaks made for smokers to go outdoors.

* The First Christian Church in Dugger is beginning a study of the book of Revelation on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The study is taught by Minister Jerry Carmichael. Workbooks are available for those wanting to learn more. For more information call Carmichael at 648-3043 or 648-2323.

* Property tax bills for the 2010 payable 2011 will be mailed out on or about April 15. Spring installment due by May 10 and fall installment due by Nov. 10.

* A 12-Step Overcomers Recovery Support Meeting is held every Wednesday at the Family Life Center on the East side of the square in Bloomfield from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Come and join us to overcome life-controlling problems of all sorts with Bible principles, prayer, memory verses and weekly support. Call Instructor Tom Jacob for more information at 384-6321.

* Joe's Pizza, located at 160 West Mill St. in Bloomfield, is raising money for the American Cancer Society's Greene County Relay for Life. Every Tuesday during the month of April Joe's Pizza will donate 20 percent of its sales to the cause. Coupons are available at the store.

* It is time to enroll students for the 2011-12 Linton-Stockton kindergarten classes. During the month of March the school needs to know the names of students who will be entering kindergarten next school year. Children who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2011 are eligible to enroll. Enrollment forms may be picked up in the elementary office.

* The Clay County WIC program is in Jasonville at the Senior Center on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

* VFW Post 7118 in Linton needs eligible members to join men's auxiliary. Bring required form. Contact post with eligibility questions at 847-9016 or visit the post 190 South Main St.

* Greene County General Hospital has announced that two $500 scholarships will be awarded in May: Dr. Mathias Mount and Dr. Kenneth Broshears scholarships. Dr. Mount was a physician from Bloomfield, and Dr. Broshears was a physician from Linton. The Dr. Mount Scholarship is given to a Greene County senior interested in pursing a healthcare career. The Dr. Broshears Scholarship is given to a student in high school or college interested in pursing a healthcare career. Applications can be picked up at the Greene County Ambulance Office in Bloomfield, the Greene County Daily World office in Linton, or in the administration office at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.

* The 2011 Miner Discount Cards are available at the reduced rate of $2 and can be purchased at Regions Bank in downtown Linton.

* The Eastern Greene High School graduating class of 1971 is looking for addresses for members for their upcoming 40th reunion to be held July 16. Please call Yvette at (812) 797-4540 with the addresses and leave a message.

* Officials at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles have announced that the Linton and Bloomfield license branches will have new hours of operation effective Jan. 31. The Linton license branch will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bloomfield license branch will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers needing to conduct business with the BMV without visiting a license branch can visit the improved myBMV.com website or visit a BMV partner location. Some transactions can also be completed by phone through the BMV Customer Service Center at 1-888-692-6841.

* The Lyons Community Pantry at 150 East Broad Street (the old fire station) will be open from 3-6 p.m. the second Thursday of every month.

* The newly appointed Worthington Park Board will host meetings at 6 p.m. on each first Wednesday of the month at the Worthington Municipal Building in downtown Worthington. The public is welcome to attend.

* Mineral United Methodist Church will have Bible study from 7 - 8 p.m. on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

* The Alzheimer's Support Group meeting will be at the Switz City Christian Church fellowship hall on State Road 54 in Switz City. The meeting will be the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. If you have questions, call 798-1589.

* Faith Community Church cookbooks are available for $10 and can be purchased at Richard Brown Insurance or call 847-4798.

* Hobbieville Christian Fellowship Church will have a gospel singing at 6 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. The public is invited.

* 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.

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

* 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.

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