Community Notes

Community Notes

Tuesday, April 25

Shakamak government students in collaboration with GROW Jasonville will host “Pizza and Politics” at 7 p.m. in the Shakamak High School Cafeteria. Please join Shakamak government students along with community members for the local candidate forum. Doors open at 6, enter through the high school main entrance, 9233 Shakamak School Road, Jasonville.

The National Weather Service will offer a tornado spotter’s course from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Greene County Event Center. No registration is necessary for the free two-hour course and anyone may attend. Contact nws.indianapolis@noaa.gov for more information.

Wednesday, April 26

Bloomfield Public Library will host preschool story time at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, April 27

The Linton Public Library will host Little Movers for Pre-schoolers at 10:30 a.m.

Culpepper & Merriweather Circus will perform at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds, 4503 IN-54 in Bloomfield. Shows will be at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are available for purchase at Northwest Bank, Farmers & Mechanics and Owen County State Bank in Bloomfield as well as at the movie theater in Linton.

Friday, April 28

Worthington Tri Kappa will host a donation-only spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Worthington Park Community Building. On the menu is spaghetti, salad, breadsticks, dessert, water, tea and lemonade. Dine-in or carryout. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

PACE Community Action Agency will host the Greene County Community Service Fair from 1-5 p.m. at the Roy Clark Community Building in Humphrey’s Park, Linton. For more information on the event contact Laura Grove at lgrove@pacecaa.org or at (812) 882-7927 extension 1238.

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, Bloomfield. Bring your quilting, crafting or small portable projects and their materials needed. They will have a pitch-in, so bring a covered dish, dessert or just yourself. Contact Tina at 812-825-9039 for more info.

Saturday, April 29

Lyons American Legion Auxiliary will host a breakfast from 7-11 a.m., 580 W. Broad Street, Lyons.

Greene County Master Gardeners will host their annual Flower & Patio Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greene County Community Event Center. The gardeners will have a plant and rummage sale. There will be a wide selection of vendors selling items from shade plants and flowers to garden art. Food, kids activities, free trees. Admission is free.

Sunday, April 30

The Elnora Bible Institute Choir will perform at 6 p.m. at Linton First United Methodist Church. Choir members have just completed six weeks of Bible School, where they delved into the Bible, studying topics ranging from apologetics to practical issues of Christian life. They spent a part of each weekday rehearsing for their May choir tour to Colorado. Their repertoire includes traditional hymns such as “Come, Ye that Love the Lord” as well as acappella arrangements of modern Christian music.

Monday, May 1

The Newberry Town Council Meeting scheduled for May 1 has been re-scheduled to May 8 at 5 p.m..

Greene County Right to Life will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Switz City Baptist Church.

Purdue Extension will host “Hero Story Time Training” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Rejavanated, 12 W. Main Street, Bloomfield. Learn about a reading program to promote positive development in preschool-aged children. Training includes free curriculum guide and family newsletters. Open to all teachers, childcare providers, librarians or adults interested in volunteering at local schools and libraries. Contact Extension Educator Kanza Zafar at 812-659-2122 or kzafar@purdue.edu to RSVP.

Greene County Right to Life will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Switz City Baptist Church.

Pregnancy Choices of Linton, located at 1759 SR 54, has paired with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department to offer new parents the assurance of knowing their car seats are properly installed for maximum safety. Sheriff’s Department Safety Technician will be available to inspect car seats for proper installation from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Inspections are free of charge and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Pregnancy Choices at 812-847-4611.

Tuesday, May 2

Old Tobacco Barn will host a Patio Party event at 6 p.m.. Fee is $40, which includes painting two 5.5’ rolled-rimmed terracotta pots and a wine tumbler to match. All supplies included. Instruction by Mixed Up Media by Michelle. 6764 N. Tree Farm Road in Solsberry. Register at www.mixedupmediabymichelle.com.

Friday, May 5

Jasonville will hold its annual City-Wide Yard Sale and Ribeye Sale. See the Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information.

Saturday, May 6

The annual Walnut Grove Cemetery Association meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Church of God.

Jasonville will hold its annual City-Wide Yard Sale and Ribeye Sale. See the Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information.

Greene County Right to Life will hold their third annual rally on the courthouse square in Bloomfield from 1-3 p.m..

The Eastern branch of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will host a game day from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Sunday, May 7

Indiana Gospel Music Association Soloist and Instrumentalist of the Year Mark Vice will be singing at Faithway Bible Church in Worthington at 10:30 a.m., 219 Extension Street, Worthington.

Monday, May 8

Newberry Town Council will have their regular meeting at 5 p.m..

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Tuesday, May 9

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bloomfield Chapter 0847 will hold its monthly meeting at the Casa Sevilla Restaurant in Bloomfield at 11:30 a.m.. The business meeting will follow the luncheon and guest speaker Michelle Ellis from Wagler Training Center. All Federal employees, retirees and spouses are invited and encouraged to attend.

Wednesday, May 10

Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library will hold a public hearing at 5 p,m, in the Library Annex to discuss moving $20,000 from the General Operating Fund to the Building Repair Fund and moving $20,000 from the Rainy Day Fund to the Building Repair Fund.

Thursday, May 11

The Old Tobacco Barn will host a Barn Boutique event at 6 p.m.. Fee is $40 which includes creating fire-torched enamel earrings with new supplies, colors and “tattoos” along with painting on a silk scarf. This event is to celebrate Mother’s Day, so bring your mom or make a gift for her. All supplies included. Instruction by Mixed Up Media by Michelle. 6764 N. Tree Farm Road in Solsberry. Register at www.mixedupmediabymichelle.com.

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Jasonville Public Library.

Friday, May 12

Bloomfield Public Library will host a game day from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..

Friday, May 19

The Old Tobacco Barn will host a Boho Art event at 6 p.m.. Fee is $40 which includes painting boho art on wood using acrylic paints, pens and ink. All supplies included. Instruction by Mixed Up Media by Michelle. 6764 N. Tree Farm Road in Solsberry. Register at www.mixedupmediabymichelle.com.

Saturday, May 20

Bloomfield Downtown Revitalization will host the Barbecue, Blues & Brews BBQ Cook-Off. Registration fee is $100 before April 1, with the fee increasing to $125 after April 1. Deadline to register is May 6. Contact Ryan O’Neall at 812-381-2069 or email BDRevitalization@gmail.com.

Bloomfield Downtown Revitalization will host Barbecue, Blues & Brews Car Cruise-In in Bloomfield from 1-5 p.m.. Free entry. Door prizes will be given. Enter the cruise-in via Mechanic Street and continue west toward the intersection of Franklin Street and Mechanic Street. For more information, contact Ryan O’Neall at 812-381-2069 or email BDRevitalization@gmail.com.

Bloomfield Public Library will host Plant and Seed Swap days in the community room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Wednesday, May 24

Old Tobacco Barn will host a Hello Summer event at 6 p.m.. Fee is $40 which includes painting a tray with paint pens. All supplies included. Instruction by Mixed Up Media by Michelle. 6764 N. Tree Farm Road in Solsberry. Register at www.mixedupmediabymichelle.com.

Saturday, June 3

Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold “Jeepin’ for Jasonville” and ribeye sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Redbird FWA. See the Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for event details.

Monday, June 5

Greene County Right to Life will have their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Switz City Baptist Church.

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Pregnancy Choices of Linton, located at 1759 SR 54, has paired with the Greene County Sheriff’s Department to offer new parents the assurance of knowing their car seats are properly installed for maximum safety. Sheriff’s Department Safety Technician will be available to inspect car seats for proper installation from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Inspections are free of charge and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Pregnancy Choices at 812-847-4611.

Saturday, June 10

Madi’s Hope Foundation will host the third annual Madi’s Day of Hope event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Linton Humphreys Park.

Tuesday, June 13

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Jasonville Public Library.

Saturday, July 1

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce will host fireworks at Hanna Field with bands, vendors, ribeye sale and fun. Fireworks begin at dusk.

Tuesday, July 11

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Jasonville Public Library.

Friday, August 4

The Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a free movie night at Jasonville City Park. Visit the Jasonville Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for event details.

Monday, August 7

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Sunday, September 3

Citizens for a Better Worthington and Kirk Hinchman will host Worthington Music in the Park from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.. There will be music from folk singer Michael Norris, crooner Chad Brown and others. 228 N. Dayton Street in Worthington.

Saturday, September 9

The Traildusters Saddle Club and the City of Jasonville will host the Fourth Annual Old West Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanna Field in Jasonville. There will be food vendors, retail vendors, live country music by Keeping it Simple, a petting zoo, pony rides and two added features for 2023, ranch roping and doctoring demonstrations. Also featured will be the Scarlet Mask Vigilance Society, NCOWS, old-timey cowboys, Red Hat ladies and Purple Chaps ladies on horseback. The Little Cowgirl and Little Cowboy contests will be back for kids ages three to five years and six to eight years. Check-in for both is at 10:30 a.m. and contests start at 11 a.m.. There will be a rider meeting at noon and the all-equine trail ride begins at 1 p.m.. The ride will head down Main Street starting at 2 p.m.. No alcohol or dogs allowed. For more information, contact Bob Chattin at 812-699-9636.

Monday, September 11

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Monday, October 2

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Monday, November 13

The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at the Greene County Event Center in the small conference room at 1 p.m..

Ongoing & Future Events

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.

Bloomfield First Baptist Church will host a “Hoops for Him” youth basketball program beginning Jan. 28 and running through March 18, 2023. Any girl or boy age four through grade six may participate. Time slots are each Saturday from 9-10 a.m. for preschool and kindergarten age, 10-11:30 a.m. for grades 1-3 and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades 4-6. Register at www.facebook.com/HoopsforHim.

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. These meetings will take place on Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.

The ladies of St. Ann’s Altar Society have homemade frozen noodles for sale, a 12 oz. bag is $8. For more information or orders, call 812-798-2326.

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. to 2:30. Bring what you would like to write about, rough or polished pieces or even just an idea.

Linton Public Library will host Drop-In Computer/Smartphone Assistance sessions every Monday from 5-6 p.m. and every Friday from 1-3 p.m.. Free. Meetings are in English and Spanish.

Linton Public Library will host Coloring For Adults and Coloring for Kids every Tuesday from 10-11 a.m..

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 Linton Public Library will host Puzzle Time on Mondays. Relax with a puzzle as a group from 10-11 a.m. or on your own from 11-6 p.m.. All participants can be entered to win the puzzle once it is completed.

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 is offering a Christian intervention program for drug and alcohol abuse. This is a 20-week ongoing program. Feed My Sheep is located at 74 1/2 South Main Street in Linton.

WestGate at Crane Authority will meet at the WestGate@Crane Academy Building at 13598 E. Westgate Dr., Odon Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 The meetings will start at 1:30 p.m. and will typically last 90 minutes. Meetings will be in-person but will be dependent on COVID levels. Zoom will be an option, and the Zoom link can be found by contacting gejones@sidc.cc or (812) 709-0760.

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 locally, call 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.

Mildred Uland’s updated book, ‘Gone But Not Forgotten’, will be sold at the Walnut Grove Cemetery each weekend in May. Call 812-227-0815 for more information. Preorders will be taken.