Community Notes

Wednesday, June 17

The Lamb Jam Music Festival scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, August 1-2, in Linton's Humphreys Park is now accepting vendors with a focus on serving people. Lamb Jam, now in its fifth year, is seeking service-oriented vendors including social service agencies, those supporting various causes and ministries. Geared toward building Christian community, Lamb Jam features two days of Christian music for all ages, with free food, and a Sunday focus on gospel and praise and worship music. The festival will be located throughout the park on Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit the Lamb Jam Festival online at www.lambjamfestival.com for more information and a vendor application form under the "Contacts" section.

There is a Summer Food Program taking place at the First Christian Church in Bloomfield. Children will receive a meal beginning on Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 31. Meals will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Jefferson St. and Spring St.

Entries are now being accepted for the Annual Freedom Festival 5K Run and Fitness Walk, hosted by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, which will be conducted Saturday, June 20 at the Linton-Stockton High School Track. Entry Fee is $25 per person, early registration fee; $20 per person. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners and top male and female finishers in each age category: 13 and under; 14-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Runners/Walkers start at 8:30 a.m. The registration form can be downloaded at www.lintonfreedomfestival.org or copies are available at the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 812.847.4846.

Now through the end of June the Worthington SonShine Shop will be having a $10 bag sale. Fill as many as you want or split one with a friend. This will include all clothing, shoes, hats, scrubs, belts, ties and $3.00 or less purses and small bags. There will also be a selection of books that can go into the bag.

Baby and Me Storytime will be held at the Bloomfield Library on Wednesday, June 17, 11-noon. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Enjoy simple reading, rhymes, music, and movement with your baby.

Heroes Unmasked! Jeopardy will be held at the Bloomfield Library on Wednesday, June 17, 4:30-6 p.m. Test your knowledge of all types of heroes in the hero themed Jeopardy. Prizes for the winners. Grades 7-12 welcome

The American Legion #22 will hold Bingo at 6 p.m.

June 15 - 19

Blast from the Past will be the theme of the Vacation Bible School held at the Owensburg Baptist Church on June 15 through June 19. VBS will be from 6-8 p.m. each night. There will be singing, Bible lessons, games, refreshments, and crafts. All children are invited to attend!! If you have questions, please call the church at (812) 863-2975.

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Thursday, June 18

The Linton Public Library Board of Trustees will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm at the library.

Newberry Lodge #166 F&AM will have a Master Mason on June 18. Food will be served at 6 p.m. and the work session will begin at 7 p.m. Visiting Brethren welcome.

Lyons Senior Citizen Center will have the Country Classic Band from 4 - 7 p.m. There will be a pot luck meal for donations only. If you have any questions you may call Kathy England at 812-384-7934

There will be an Open Class Style Show Judging at 6:30 p.m. call 812-659-2122 for place and entry rules.

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Preschool Patrol Storytime for ages 4-6 yrs. Thursday, June18 @ 10:30. Come in for stories, games and crafts.

National Maker Day- Come test your creativity at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch. Drop in between 1:00 -5:00 and try your construction skills with Legos and other building materials.

Dugger Union Community School Corporation will hold an executive session on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. to receive information about and interview prospective employees.

National Maker Day- Come test your creativity at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch. Drop in between 1:00 -5:00 and try your construction skills with Legos and other building materials.

June 15 - 19

Linton First Baptist Church is gearing up for Vacation Bible School "Everest - Conquering Challenges with God's Might Power." It will be held each night from 6 - 8:30 p.m. All children grades k - 6 are welcome. Preregistration can be completed online at firstbaptistlinton.org or by calling (812) 847-4817. If you forget to register, you are still welcome to attend.

The Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center will hold a Recycled Art Camp for all kids ages 7 through 14. Cost is $35. It will take place from 10 a.m. until noon each day. Please register by Monday, June 15 by contacting MiKelle Hensley at (812) 798-8982 or 7mikelle@gmail.com. Donations of scrap, junk, and trash would be greatly appreciated.

June 19 - 20

The Linton High School Basketball Team will host a basketball shootout June 19 and 20. For more information, contact (812) 384-7763.

The American Legion #22 will hold Bingo at 6 p.m. There will be live music from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. during the open house.

Friday, June 19

Tabletop Games will be held at the Bloomfield Library on Friday, June 19, 1-3 p.m. Bring your friends and come play tabletop board games. A tutorial on Sentinels of the Multiverse will be given at this meeting. Other games include Small World, Settlers of Catan, and Munchkin. Grades 5-12 welcome.

The Greene County Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a Masquerade Jewelry party in the hospital lobby on June 19 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Everthing is $5.

Saturday, June 20

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will host Super Saturday, June 20. Drop in activities start at 10 a.m., children can experiment with drawing their own cartoon, get a caricature drawn and more, at noon children and adults can tour the Superhero mini-museum, and at 1 p.m. Family-time Entertainment will present a Super Hero Show with facts, fun, and lots of audience participation. Family Fun for all ages.

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will host Super Saturday, June 20. Drop in activities start at 10 a.m. children can experiment with drawing their own cartoon, get a caricature drawn and more, at noon children and adults can tour the Superhero mini-museum, and at 1 p.m. Family Time Entertainment will present a Super Hero Show with facts, fun, and lots of audience participation. Family Fun for all ages.

There will be a Gospel Sing at Union Church with featured singers Smith and Dailey from Indianapolis. Bro. Steve Dailey is a minister and has preached also in this area at different churches. The sing is June 20 and starts at 6 p.m. The church is located between Hendricksville and Solsberry on St. Rd. 43. For more info, call 812-699-7925 or 812-876-5680.

The Guy Glover Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at the Phil Harris Golf and Country Club in Linton on June 20. They are requesting local businesses and patrons support the tournament with a money or prize donation. Proceeds from the entry fees go directly to the scholarship fund. Call (812) 384-8183 for more information.

The 23rd Annual Scotland Community Yard Sales will be on Saturday, june 20, starting at 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. In addition to the yard sales, breakfast and lunch will be served and there will be a bake sell.

The Greene County General Hospital Foundation will be hosting its second annual Traffic Jam on Saturday, June 20th from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Humphrey's Park in Linton. Traffic Jam is open to the public and serves as the primary fundraiser for the Foundation.

Monday, June 22

The Bloomfield Library will hold A Gathering of Gamers on Monday, June 22, 2-4:30 p.m. Spend an afternoon playing your favorite games including board games, card games, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Wii games. Grades 7-12 welcome.

The Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees will meet on Monday, June 22 at 6 p.m. in executive session. Following will be a regular meeting of the board at 7:45. Then, an additional executive session will be held again if needed. All meetings will be held in the administration center, located at 801 1st Street in Linton.

Linton NARFE Chapter 1688 will meet in the Greene County General Hospital conference room at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22. All active and retired federal employees and their guests are invited.

Tuesday, June 23

There will be ab Open Class Style Show at 11 a.m. prior to the Homemaker's Achievement Day Program at 11:30 a.m.

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Tots Time for ages 2-3 yrs. Tuesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Rookie Readers Storytime for grades K-4. Tuesday, June 23 at 1:30 p.m. Come in for stories, games and crafts.

Wednesday, June 24

Greene County Coin Club will meet Wed, June 24th at the Bloomfield Community Building. Dealers will set up at 6 p.m. and meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

June 22 - 25

The Owen County YMCA will host a Youth Dance Camp June 22 - 25. Participants will explore hip hop, tap, and ballet. Ages eight and up are older. Classes run from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. each night. For more information, call 812-828-9622 or visit www.owencountyymca.org

June 22-26

Lyons will be having a community VBS, "Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus Was A Kid," June 22 through June 26, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Lyons Methodist Church. If kids need a ride to VBS, they can be picked up and dropped off in the Assembly of God train between 12:30 and 12:50 at the following churches: Church of Christ, Assembly of God, First Christian and Lyons Community. For more information or to pre-register, please call 812-659-3958.

June 22-27

Concord General Baptist in Calvertville will be holding Lego VBS... Building Your Life on God! from June 22-27. It will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. each night and supper will be served. For more information call the church at 812-875-3838.

Thursday, June 25

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Preschool Patrol Storytime for ages 4-6 yrs. Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 p.m. Come in for stories, games and crafts.

The Bloomfield Library will hold a Mini Comic Con on Thursday, June 25, 1-3:30 p.m. Dress in your favorite cosplay for a cosplay costume contest. Join us to make your own comic strip, create a new action figure, create a cosplay beard, and other comic fun.

Memory Makers Quilt Club will meet on June 25, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Bloomfield-Greene County Public Library. Helen England will present the program.

Friday, June 26

Entries are now being accepted for the Annual Baby Freedom, Miss Sparkler and Mr. Firecracker contests, hosted by the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, which will be conducted Saturday, June 27 at the Humphreys Park Bandshell. Entry Fee is $10 per child. Check-in will begin at 6:00 p.m. and the Contest starts at 6:30 p.m. Pre-Registration is required. All entries must be received by Noon on Friday, June 26 along with the required documentation. The registration form can be downloaded at www.lintonfreedomfestival.org or copies are available at the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 812.847.4846.

The 38th Annual Tasting Luncheon will be held at the Bloomfield First Presbyterian Church on Friday, June 26 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Carry outs and delivery are available. First Presbyterian Church is located at 409 Shyla Lane in Bloomfield. For tickets or questions please call the church at 812-384- 8424 or Alicia Holt at 812-320-7098.

Saturday, June 27

Newark Lighthouse Church in Solsberry will host a Community Picnik at 1 p.m. There will be a chilli and pie cook off, eating contest, free food and drinks, and various other games and activities. For more information, contact Becky at (812) 322-8083.

The annual Freedom Festival Karaoke Contest will be Saturday, June 27 at the Humphreys Park Bandshell. Check-in will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Contest starts at 7:30 p.m. No registrations will be accepted after 8:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded to the First and Second place performers 16 and under and the First and Second place performers over age 16. For more information call 812.847.4846.

The L&M Class of 1965 is celebrating its 50th reunion at the Pleasant Grove Farm. Friends of the class are invited to join at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Tots Time for ages 2-3 yrs. Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Rookie Readers Storytime for grades K-4. Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. Come in for stories, games and crafts.

Thursday, July 2

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will have Preschool Patrol Storytime for ages 4-6 yrs. Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. Come in for stories, games and crafts.

Friday, July 3

The Beech Creek Township Eastern Fire Department at 4098 North State Road 43 in Solsberry will be having our annual fireworks display on July 3. Concessions open at 5 p.m. at the Fire Department. Entertainment is set to begin at 6 p.m. featuring Reese Tanner, Randy Cowden, Denny Lane, and Sheila Stevens and the Rodeo Monkeys. Fireworks are set to start at 10 p.m. Call the Fire Department at (812) 825-9969 with any questions.

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1957 will hold a reunion on July 3 at the Linton Elks. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 5:45 p.m. Anyone who would like to visit with the class is encouraged to join in. Any questions call Nancy Hiatt at (812) 847-2571 or Sue Eccles at (812) 384-6972.

The Linton-Stockton Class of 1954 will meet at the Legion Park. Please send letters of intent to 126 9th Street, N.W. Street, Linton.

Saturday, July 4

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1990 will hold its 25th class reunion on July 4 at 5 p.m. at the Linton American Legion Park. All classmates are welcome.

The Crane VFW Post 9297 will hold an Open House on Saturday July 4th as part of their Annual Fireworks Display. Entertainment will begin at 6:00 pm with activities for all ages. Fireworks will start at 10:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show. For more information call (812) 854-7474.

Tuesday, July 7

The Greene County Democrat Women's Club will meet at 6 p.m. on July 7 at the East Shelter House in Linton. This is not a dinner meeting. Desserts and soft drinks will be provided. Men and women welcome.

The Democrat Women's Club will meet on July 7 at 6 p.m. at the East Shelter House in the Humphreys Park. This is not a dinner meeting, but desserts and soft drinks will be provided. Men and women are both welcome.

Saturday, July 11

Open Class Fair entries are due between 9 a.m. and noon, judging will follow at noon.

Monday, July 13

There will be an Open Class Fair Cooking Contest: Cooking with Bananas at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 17

Open Class Fair entries will be released between 9-11 a.m.

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Library Board will hold a meeting at 5 p.m.

Saturday, July 18

The Barker reunion will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the Odon Lion's Club at noon. Please bring table service and a covered dish. Friends of the family are welcome too.

Ongoing Events

Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc. would like to inform their customers of the availability of the 2015 CCR brochure. This brochure is designed to keep customers informed about their water utility and the quality of their drinking water over the past year. This report is available in the Eastern Heights Office, located at 316 North Washington Street in Bloomfield.

Newark Lighthouse Church holds a movie night on the last Tuesday of every month.

The Lyons Senior Citizen center would like to invite everyone to come and check out the center. They have lunch at Noon, Bingo on Mondays at 1 p.m. after lunch. There is also Bingo on the 1st and 2nd Thursdays and on the 2nd Thursday there is a Pitch in. They have Euchre games before lunch and sometimes after lunch. There are a lot of other things we do so you don't want to miss out. If you have any questions you may call Kathy England, Director at 812-384-7934

The Newberry Festival is looking for vendors, Little Mister & Little Miss contestants, Cruise - in Car Show entries and parade entries. The dates for the Festival are Aug 21 - 22. Friday hours are 12 to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, call (812) 381-0193, email jkbm2385@yahoo.com or visit facebook.com/newberryfestival online.

Bloomfield's Enhance Fitness class is welcoming new participants. Classes are held at the First Baptist Church in Bloomfield and taught by Darlene Jolley. The class is open to men and women and consists of low impact exercise to oldies music and takes place from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. No additional equipment is needed but a donation of $1.50 is required. Yoga classes are also available at 9:30 a.m. A mat is required along with a $5 donation.

The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors has altered their meeting times. They will meet in the conference room at the USDA Building in Bloomfield on the first Tuesday of each month. November through March, the meeting will begin at 7 a.m. April to October the meeting will begin at 6 a.m.

Worthington-Jefferson School Directories are available for sale for $15.00. Call Jan at (812) 821-1217 to request one.

The Lyons Senior Citizen Center has BINGO every Monday at 1 p.m. and on the 1st Thursday and the 2nd Thursday of each month. There will be a pitch in lunch before each 2nd Thursday. Please bring a covered dish.

Generations is offering Enhance Fitness classes three times a week at the Glenburn's William T. Murphy Center in Linton: Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Fridays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. These classes help older adults increase their strength and improve their balance and flexibility. Call Sandy Carpenter at (812) 381-0441 or Alma Kramer at 1-800-742-9002 for more details.

During the renovation of the Community Building at the 4H Fairgrounds, the Greene County Foundation Office will be temporarily moved into the portable units at the east end of the parking lot at the White River Valley High School located on Hwy 54 in Switz City. They will be in building 3 and can be reached via phone at (812) 659-3142.

The Worthington Lions Club meetings will now 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.

Bingo at the American Legion in Worthington is on Fridays. Doors open at 4 p.m. with games at 6:15 p.m. This is open to the public. Cost is $20 for 15 regular games. Additional games played at additional cost. All proceeds go to the Worthington American Legion Auxiliary. This event is non-smoking with breaks made for smokers to go to designated areas.

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 flyer will be created for them and posted on the bulletin board. For more information, call Tasha Hudson at the library at 384-4125.

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. in Worthington hosts an evening of euchre every Tuesday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the center at 875-2525.

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.

Alanon Family Group meetings are on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Linton Church of Christ, 4th St. in Linton.

Bloomfield American Legion Memorial Post No. 196 hosts Bingo every Thursday night at 5 p.m., with winner take all.

The VFW Ladies 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. If you have any questions please call Linda at 798-1589.

Meals on Wheels is now available at the Lyons Senior Citizens Center starting at 11:30 a.m. Please call 847-3509 the day before you plan to attend. For those who are homebound and need meals delivered, call 2-1-1 or 1-800-742-9002.

The Lyons Community Food Pantry at 150 East Broad Street (the old fire station) will be open from 4-5:30 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 6-7:30 p.m.

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.

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.