Community Notes
Community Notes
Tuesday, March 26
Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold their annual board meeting at 6 p.m. at the Greene County Event Center, located at 4503 W State Rd 54 in Bloomfield. There will be a catered dinner, supervisor’s election and informational speaking provided by Jonathon Haskell. For reservations, call 812-384-4634 Ext 3.
“Play-to-Learn Time”, including fun, educational games and activities for little ones, will take place at Linton Public Library at 10:30 a.m..
Wednesday, March 27
“Homeschooler’s Art Class” will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the Linton Public Library including a fun art lesson for grades K-6.
Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library will host game time from 1-2:30 p.m.. There will be an assortment of games to play such as chess, checkers, board games and card games.
Vet to Vet Cafe will be held at the Community & Wellness Center, located at 615 W Glenburn Rd across from Glenburn Senior Living) in Linton, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. The Veteran Cafe provides a place for local Veterans to come together to socialize. There are no agendas or speakers, just conversation and camaraderie as coffee and breakfast will be served. For questions or more information, call 812-233-2621 or 812-699-1862.
Thursday, March 28
Linton Public Library will hold a Spring Break Beach Party from 1-2:30 p.m.. There will be fun for the whole family including games, crafts and snacks.
Friday, March 29
Memory Makers Quilt and Craft Club will meet from 12-5 p.m. in the Bloomfield-Greene County Library Community Room at 125 S. Franklin Street in Bloomfield. Bring the projects you want to start or finish and the supplies needed. Any project that is portable is fine. There will be a pitch-in lunch, so come join for food and fun. Contact Tina at 812-825-9039 for more information.
Saturday, March 30
Lyons American Legion Auxillary and Lyons Community Church will have their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Lyons Community Park at 11 a.m.. Age groups walking through 12 years of age.
Sunday, March 31
Applications are due for vendors wishing to participate in the 2024 Linton Farmers Market. Further instructions regarding payment will be provided after application review and acceptance. All vendors must be 100% handcrafted and comply with local safety ordinances and certification laws. Applications can be found at lintonfarmersmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Linton-Farmers-application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR29GC6O3vKF4ppxITBopZdLFtBBsUBmArpVsSoSiUE8lFNnTQTOhAukqV4 and should be emailed to farmersmarketlinton@gmail.com. More information can be found at their website www.lintonfarmersmarket.com.
Tuesday, April 2
Linton Public Library will host storytime at 10:30 a.m. with delightful books, songs, rhymes and crafts for little ones.
Thursday, April 4
Dugger-Union Community Schools will hold their annual Kindergarten Round-Up from noon to 5 p.m..
Friday, April 5
Linton Public Library will host an Eclipse Party from 1:30-3:30 p.m.. Bring a black shirt to decorate it for the eclipse. Also, we will be making view boxes. The first 25 people to attend will receive free eclipse glasses.
Saturday, April 6
Bloomfield Fire Department, located at 75 West Mill Street, will have their annual Fish Fry from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., free will donation. The menu will include fish, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans and a dessert.
C2C of Bloomfield will hold a Drive Thru style meal available for the Eclipse weekend from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the American Legion Memorial Post 196, offering pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ sauce, chips, a cookie and a drink (Coke, Diet Coke, or Water) for $10. We are asking that people bring exact change. All money raised will help us combat period poverty and diaper insecurity in our community.
The Eclipse Saturday Shop Hop will take place during business hours. “Shop Hoppers” will receive a passport at any of the participating local businesses, of which will be announced soon. Attendees will need to visit five or more businesses and have their passports stamped at each location. Once a shopper receives five stamps on their passport, they can enter it to be a grand prize winner. Passports can be left with any business, and each location will only have 43 passports to hand out.
The Lights Out in Linton Eclipse Crawl will kickoff at 5 p.m. and be underway until 10 p.m.. The price of $20 per person includes a t-shirt if pre-ordered by March 23 at participating locations or through the link https://forms.gle/DpeKrxQFbHgkhz4q8. T-shirts can be picked up in advance at the Linton VFW from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 5. A punch card can be picked up at any participating location and must be punched at each spot for a chance to win $1,000. The drawing will be held at 11 p.m. at the Linton VFW, but you need not be present to win. Participants must be 21 years of age and have a valid ID. Some establishments are cash only, so attendees are advised to be prepared although there will be an ATM on site. Participating locations include Linton VFW Post 7118, Moose Lodge 1434, Sportsmans Pub, The Vault and Barbary’s.
Sunday, April 7
Reverend Rhonda Haynes will conduct a community Church service for all at Humphreys Park in Linton. Rev. Haynes will begin the service at 3 p.m. The service expected to last about an hour, and all area churches are invited to participate.
If you or your church would like to participate, contact Rev. Rhonda Haynes at 812-699-6176 or 812-847-2281 x3078 or email Rev. Haynes at rhonda.haynes@mygcgh.org.
Monday, April 8
The Linton Fire - IAFF Local 3087 will host an Eclipse Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Linton Fire Department, located at 230 A St NW. The breakfast will be $5 per person and serve biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee, orange juice and milk. Visit the link https://fb.me/e/57w9weApY and select “Going” for the Eclipse Breakfast event on Facebook.
Tuesday, April 9
The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Autumn Trace Senior Community, located at 1150 County Road 1000 W Linton.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will meet at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m.. The business meeting will follow the luncheon, and all Federal employees, retirees and spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, April 10
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 4 p.m..
Thursday, April 11
Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce will host a Spring Fry from 4:30-7 p.m., or while supplies last, at the Roy Clark Building. Drive-thru options will be available along with limited indoor seating. The $12 meal will include a choice of fish or tenderloin, slaw, baked beans, bread, dessert and applesauce upon request. The event will benefit the 2024 Freedom Festival fireworks. The Chamber also seeks volunteers, sponsors and desserts for the event. For more information, call the Chamber office at 812-847-4846 or visit their Facebook page.
Friday, April 12
Bloomfield Elementary School will host Under The Big Top, their spring carnival from 6-8 p.m. featuring games, prizes, face painting, food, a photo booth and more.
Linton Public Library will host teen crafts at 2:30 p.m. where teens can learn to use the Cricut machine with a fun project and/or do fun projects found on Pinterest or TikTok. The library will also host Bingo for Books at 1 p.m.. Come play bingo and win books. Prizes are geared towards more advanced readers.
Saturday, April 13
Linton Public Library will host elementary painting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. with fun painting crafts for elementary age kids.
Monday, April 15
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
The Dugger Union Community School Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m..
Tuesday, April 16
Linton Public Library will host storytime at 10:30 a.m. with delightful books, songs, rhymes and crafts for little ones.
Friday, April 19
Linton Public Library will host a “Creative Crafternoon” at 1 p.m.. Join in a fun craft as we will be making butterfly bookmarks.
Saturday, April 20
A perennial exchange will be held at the Center Township Fire Department, just five miles from I-69 in Greene County. There is a cost of $10 for those who register for the continental breakfast and lunch. Register at theperennialexchange.org where you can also learn more about the group. Two speakers will also be at the swap to provide information on various garden topics.
Tuesday, April 23
Linton Public Library will host “Play-to-Learn Time” at 10:30 a.m. with fun, educational games and activities for little ones.
Wednesday, April 24
Linton Public Library will host “Homeschooler’s Art Class” from 1-2 p.m. with a fun art lesson for grades K-6.
Friday, April 26
Linton Public Library will host “Spin-a-Yarn” at 1 p.m.. We will be combining a book club with an art club. Come and discuss what books you are reading as you work on your art projects, whether they are knitting, crochet or painting. We won’t be assigning books to read or teaching new projects, just relaxing and having fun together. The library will also host Scrapbook Club at 2:30 p.m.. This is a new program for teens to learn scrapbooking techniques while hanging out with friends. Bring your favorite photos.
Saturday, April 27
The Greene County Master Gardeners will host their annual Flower and Patio Show at the Greene County Community Event Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Master Gardeners will have a plant sale and a rummage sale with gently used gardens items, and they will have free tree seedlings along with free seeds. There will be a wide variety of vendors with sun and shade plants and flowers, garden art and kids’ activities. Food will be available from Cabin View BBQ. Admission and parking are free.
Monday, April 29
The Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session at 9 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, located at 77 A St. NE in Linton.
Wednesday, May 8
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 4 p.m..
Monday, May 13
The Dugger Union Community School Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m..
Friday, May 17
J & T Concessions (John Davidson) will be at the Lyons Community Building, located at 600 W Broad Street in Lyons, from 4-8 p.m..
Saturday, June 8
The Fourth Annual Madi’s Day of Hope is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Linton’s Humphreys Park. This year’s event will help build the Madi’s Hope Foundation, with a major goal of providing gift baskets to sick children. The organization’s namesake, the late Madison Moore, was on the receiving end of similar gifts during her time at Riley Children’s Hospital and her family wants to give back in a similar way.
Monday, September 9
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Monday, October 7
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Monday, November 4
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Monday, December 2
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Ongoing & Future Events
Shakamak Elementary round-up appointments will be held the evening of Thursday, March 21 and during the day of Friday, March 22. Students must be the age of 5 on or before school starts. Parents may pick up a kindergarten round-up packet in the elementary office to complete and return or pre-enroll online at harmony.shakamak.k12.in.us. If your child has never attended Shakamak Elementary, click “Create an account here”. If your child attended Shakamak Pre-K or was previously enrolled, access your Harmony account to update information. Type in your name and email address. You will need to create a user name and password, then click “Register”. On the day of enrollment appointments, please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate, social security number, immunization records and proof of guardianship, if applicable. Call the elementary office at 812-665-3550 to make an appointment for your child.
Shakamak Preschool enrollment will take place by appointment only on four Fridays in April from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., including: April 5, April 12, April 19 and April 26. The preschool program, which includes a $40 weekly fee, will be two half-day sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Space is limited. Enrollment appointment attendants should bring a birth certificate, social security number, immunization records and proof of guardian ship, if applicable. Call the office at 812-665-3550 to make an appointment for you and your child.
Linton Public Library will host Spanish/English classes open to all ages and speaking abilities on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.. Yoga with Belinda Baysinger will be available on Fridays at 9 a.m. on a donation basis. Please bring your own towel or mat.
American Legion Auxiliary 479 in Lyons will host a breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month, including a full breakfast menu.
Team of Mercy Suicide Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Switz City Fire Department at 206 Charlotte Ave in Switz City. This is a closed meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. We want individuals to feel safe, comfortable and know we take their grief very seriously. If you have any questions please call 1-855-225-5550.
Lyons Town Council will hold their regular meetings at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in the Lyons Community Building meeting room, 600 West Broad Street in Lyons.
Westgate Board meetings for 2023 will take place on the second Tuesday of the month at WestGate Academy at 1:30 p.m..
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will host family game day on the second Friday of the month from 12:30-4:30 p.m.. Everyone is invited to join and spare time for fun. Board games, card games and puzzles will all be available to play.
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will host chair yoga in the Annex on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 a.m..
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will host a writing circle from 1-2:30 p.m.. Bring what you would like to write about, rough or polished pieces or even just an idea.
Jasonville Public Library will host a story hour the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.. Stories are read, crafts are made and treats are enjoyed. All are welcome.
The Eastern branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will host story time at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. All children are welcome.
Feed My Sheep Bible Bookstore at 74 1/2 S. Main St. in Linton will be hosting community prayer meetings each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.. Everyone is welcome. Please use the rear entrance where there is also parking available.
Apostolics of Greene County is offering a Christian Intervention Program for drug, alcohol or any addiction abuse. This is a 20-week ongoing program located at 310 E. Vincennes St. in Linton. Sessions are Sundays at 4:30 p.m. with the entrance on the west side of the building, going downstairs into the fellowship hall. An elevator is available at the north end of the west side entrance if needed.
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support group meets the first Monday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Switz City Christian Church located at 286 Charlotte Ave in Switz City. For questions, call the Alz. Assoc. at 800-272-3900 or Dayna Firestone at 812-798-0325.
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 Greene County Literacy Coalition hosts twice-weekly meetings to foster language learning for native English and Spanish speakers. The group meets from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Annex and Wednesdays at the Linton Public Library. For more information, call 812-384-4125 ext. 4 or email literacy@bloomfield.lib.in.us.
Apostolics of Greene County offers free lunch, good conversation and optional bible study at Grandma Bault’s Soup Kitchen located at Apostolic 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.
Dugger American Legion will host bingo from 6-9 p.m. each Saturday evening.
Newberry Town Council meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at town hall. If it is a holiday, the meeting will be the next evening, Tuesday at 6 p.m. Newberry Town Hall, 430 Broad St. (St Rd 57) in Newberry.
The Feed Store Silent Book Club will meet from 3-5 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month in the taproom of Feed Store Beer Co.. A short social time will kick off the club followed by silent reading time of any book of your choosing and discussions/recommendations to wrap things up.