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Tuesday, September 3
The White River Valley Board of School Trustees will meet in executive session at the Administrative Office immediately after the budget hearing for the following: I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(5) Prospective Employees I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(9) Job Performance Evaluation I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(6)(B) Employee, student, or contractor status I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(2)(D) The purchase or lease of real property by the governing body The Executive Board Meeting will be held at the WRV High School in the Wolverine
Center immediately following the budget hearing.
Linton Public Library will host Storytime for little ones at 10:30 a.m..
Thursday, September 5
A public field hearing will be conducted on a proposed rate increase by Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc. at 6 p.m. in the Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria located at 501 West Spring Street in Bloomfield.
Friday, September 6
Linton Public Library will host Creative Crafternoon at 1 p.m..
Saturday, September 7
Linton Public Library will host Cupcakes and Canvas at 11:30 a.m. Space is limited, sign up early. $5.
The Greene County Sexual Assault Response Team will hold their 13th annual Mom Prom at Heshey Hall, Greene County Community Event Center, located on the Greene County Fairgrounds at 4503 West State Road 54 in Bloomfield. All proceeds support victims in our small community who have been the victim of a sexual assault. More information will be provided soon.
Monday, September 9
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Tuesday, September 10
The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Autumn Trace Senior Community, located at 1150 County Road 1000 W Linton.
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, “Light a Flame of Hope,” a candlelight ceremony to memorialize loved ones lost to suicide, will be held from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Humphreys Park in Linton. Candles will be provided. The ceremony will feature guest speakers and a licensed therapist will be present for anyone in need. If you have lost a family member or a friend to suicide and would like to honor them by having their name read aloud during the ceremony, please email their name to Wendy@wendy.bailey@gc-health.org by 10 a.m. on September 10.
Wednesday, September 11
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 4 p.m..
Friday, September 13
Linton Public Library will host Bingo for Books at 1 p.m.. Play Bingo, win books. For more advanced readers.
Linton Public Library will host Craft Time for Young Adults at 2:30 p.m.. For young adults. 7th-12th grade. We will make crafts seen on Pinterest, TikTok and other social media platforms.
Saturday, September 14
Linton Public Library will host Elementary Painting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.. Fun painting craft for elementary age kids.
Sunday, September 15
Anyone interested in the continued upkeep of the Bohley Cemetery are invited to attend a meeting at 2 p.m. to be held at the Nine Mile Community Church Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Annual Ferree Reunion will be held at the East Side Shelter House in the Linton City Park. Lunch to be served at 1 p.m.. Don’t forget to bring items for our annual auction.
Monday, September 16
Linton Public Library will host Author David J. Fierst, who will discuss his book, “Hidden Disgrace” at 6 p.m.. Light refreshments provided.
The Dugger Union Community School Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m..
Tuesday, September 17
Linton Public Library will host Little Movers, a dance party for little ones, at 10:30 a.m..
Linton Public Library will host Storytime for little ones at 10:30 a.m..
Wednesday, September 18
Linton Public Library will host Homeschooler’s Art Class at 1 p.m..
Friday, September 20
Linton Public Library will host Creative Crafternoon at 1 p.m., making a “stained glass” picture frame.
Saturday, September 21
The Linton Stockton High School Class of 1972 will hold a gathering at the American Legion Park cabin. Classmates will meet at 4 p.m. and the meal begins at 5 p.m.. Anyone affiliated with this class is invited to attend. For more information, contact Sheila Moody McCammon at 812-699-0578.
The Perennial Exchange group will hold a plant swap from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 840 S Cory Lane in Bloomington. Members, who come from central and southern Indiana, will bring perennial plants from their gardens to share at no cost. First-time attendees pay $10 to cover the cost of a continental breakfast and lunch. A one-time membership fee of $10 is paid at the second swap attended.
The event includes the swap, food and a presentation by Ellen Jaquart on the topic of invasive plants and beneficial pollinators. There will be an optional garden tour following lunch. Please register by September 14 at theperennialexchange.com to ensure enough food. Call Sandy Miles at 812-259-1666 with questions.
Thursday, September 26
In honor of “Save a Life Day,” Greene County Health, Inc. in Jasonville will host free Narcan training and attendees will receive free Narcan doses. Narcan is a medication to reverse the effects of some drugs and stop an overdose before it’s too late. The clinic is located at 346 E. Main St. in Jasonville and training will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Resources will be available at the event. Supported by Greene County Health, Inc., the Hickory Recovery Network, Humble Grace, Sycamore Pain and Wellness and Shakamak Pharmacy.
Friday, September 27
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 be knitting and crochet or painting. We won’t be assigning books to read or teaching new projects, just relaxing and having fun together.
Linton Public Library will host Scrapbooking for Young Adults at 2:30 p.m.. This is a new program for teens. Learn scrapbooking techniques while hanging out with friends. Bring your favorite photos.
The Dugger Coal Festival will take place with a parade on Oct. 5. The festival supports scholarships, back to school projects, Dugger Volunteer Fire Department and Dugger Outreach Food Program. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call John Delph at 812-691-3121.
Saturday, September 28
The Linton Fall Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The intersections of South Main Street/East Vincennes Street and 1st Street/Vincennes Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate the festival.
The Sandborn Fall Festival will take place at the Sandborn Community Building and Park. There will be a car show, live music, food trucks, mobile petting farm, youth baseball tournament, vendors inside the community building and around the park, a special area for kids activities, Jonah Fish Fry, fireworks, community church service and more. More information, including specific times for each event, can be found at www.sandbornfallfestival.com.
Sunday, September 29
The Sandborn Fall Festival will take place at the Sandborn Community Building and Park. There will be a car show, live music, food trucks, mobile petting farm, youth baseball tournament, vendors inside the community building and around the park, a special area for kids activities, Jonah Fish Fry, fireworks, community church service and more. More information, including specific times for each event, can be found at www.sandbornfallfestival.com.
Monday, September 30
Greene County Voter Registration will conduct a public test of voting machines at 2 p.m. at 1 East Main St. in Bloomfield.
Saturday, October 5
The Dugger Coal Festival will take place with a parade on Oct. 5. The festival supports scholarships, back to school projects, Dugger Volunteer Fire Department and Dugger Outreach Food Program. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call John Delph at 812-691-3121.
Monday, October 7
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, October 9
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 4 p.m..
Monday, October 21
The Dugger Union Community School Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m..
Tuesday, October 22
The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library, located at 26 N Commercial Street in Worthington, will present “An Evening With Daniel Boone” at 6 p.m.. Boone, portrayed by professional historical actor Danny Russel, will tell stories of his life including his loss of two sons and a brother settling “the dark and bloody ground of Kentucky”, discovering caverns in Southern Indiana, rescuing his kidnapped daughter, defeating Native Americans and teaching a few Shawnee phrases.
Monday, November 4
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, November 13
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 4 p.m..
Monday, November 18
The Dugger Union Community School Board will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m..
Monday, December 2
The Greene County Cemetery Commission will meet at 1 p.m. at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Wednesday, December 11
The Dugger Union Community School Board will meet in executive session at 6 p.m..
Ongoing & Future Events
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.
Bohley Cemetery in Greene County is accepting donations for the mowing season. Those wishing to donate are asked to make checks payable to Bohley Cemetery and send to Teresa Bartlett at 1657 N. St Rd 157 in Bloomfield.
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 and 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 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 on 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.
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.