Local Events



Thursday, Febuary, 9

There will be a Longaberger Pottery Bing at the Worthington Park Community Building. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Tickets purchased in advance will be put in a special drawing. Food will include ham salad, taco in a bag, desserts and drinks. Proceeds will go to the Worthington Garden Club.

Friday, Febuary, 10

The First Christian Church in Bloomfield will show a free movie at 7 p.m. today and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. The movie is "7 Days in Utopia" and it is from the same film company that produced "Fireproof" and Courageous." There will be free popcorn and drinks. For more information call 384-5103.

Soul's Harbor will be hosting an open house and catfish dinner from 4:30-8 p.m. For $9 the meal will include all you can eat hushpuppies, green pickled tomatoes, baked potato, green beans and a sweet tea. The $7 meal will include a 2 piece fish dinner with the same sides.

Today starts a free healthy life workshop held for six weeks. Learn from trained volunteers, set your own goals, and make a step-by-step plan to improve your health -- and your life. It will take place on Tuesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Jasonville Senior Center. To register, call Generations at 1-800-742-9002.

Saturday, Febuary, 11

Eastern Fire Department in Solsberry will host a pancake breakfast from 6 to 10 a.m. Breakfast will be offered for only a donation.

The Bloomfield Rascals Baseball teams will be hosting a breakfast buffet fundraiser at the Bloomfield American Legion Post No. 196 from 6-11 a.m. The cost of the meal is $5. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance from any Rascals team member. The meal will include: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links, milk, juice and coffee. Carry-out will be available. Please call Kris Jarman at 384-3637 with questions.

Sunday, Febuary, 12

Scotland Cemetery Association is taking bids for mowing and weed eating at the cemetery. Today is the deadline to send written bids to Joan Lee, 7782 S. WestGate Road, Newberry, Ind., 47449.

The Indian Prairie Baptist Church, located in rural Carlisle, will be hosting a Valentine's lunch after Sunday School. Please bring a salad, covered dish and drink. Meat and cake will be provided. Pleas wear red. A church group picture will be taken, don't miss it. There will also be afternoon games and prizes. R.S.V.P to 812-699-2237

Monday, Febuary, 13

The Wood Club will be meeting at the Shakamak Elementary School library at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Febuary, 16

The Tri Kappa Sorority, Gamma Tau Chapter, will have a Basket Bingo Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. in the Linton-Stockton High School Auditeria, with the doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Twenty games will cost $10. Food and beverages will be available in this smoke-free environment. Advanced sale tickets can be purchased at LaMar Imaging, Francis Jewel Box or from any Tri Kappa member. For more information please call Laura Robinson at 847-9392 or ask Monica Helsley or Marsha Brown.

Saturday, Febuary, 18

Greene County Singles will host a dance at the Greene County 4-H Community Building. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is from 6-7 p.m., and the dance is from 7-10 p.m.

Tuesday, Febuary, 21

The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce meeting will be at 7 a.m. at Triple H Gun Club. All members are invited to attend. Thomas Ulmet from the American Cancer Society will be the guest speaker.

Saturday, March, 3

The Linton Freedom Festival Scholarship Pageant will be at 7 p.m. in the L-S High School auditeria. The $500 scholarship is for college or post-high school vocational training for the queen and a $200 scholarship will be awarded for the runner-up. Female high school seniors who attend L-S High School or are residing within the L-S School Corporation are encouraged to sign-up. Entry forms are still available at the Chamber office or the LSHS guidance office. Deadline to submit is Friday Jan. 27.

Saturday, March, 10

The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce's annual Spring Expo will be from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Linton National Guard Armory. Home building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping businesses, among others will be on hand to showcase their products and services. Admission is free and there will be door prizes for attendees. Vendors can go to www.lintonchamber.org for the registration form and detail sheet.

Tuesday, March, 20

Greene County Emergency Management will sponsor a Tornado Spotter's Course in the Conference Room of the Greene County Extension Service Building at the fairgrounds. Contact the Emergency Management office at 384-4127 for more information.

Recurring Events

There is a new website open to the public, for your viewing. The site, greene.in.wthgis.com, has information on Greene County properties, including taxes owed and paid, assessed values, and the different number and types of deductions applied to the property itself, among others. Please log on and take a look.

Lyons Town Council has set their regular meetings for the second tuesday of each month, beginning at 6 p.m.

Free tax help is available sponsored by the IRS and AARP for low income, handicapped or elderly in filing their federal and state income tax returns. Bring a copy of last years 2010 return, proof of 2011 income and residential property tax forms. Weather permitting dates and times are: Feb. 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23, April 13 at the Bloomfield Highrise 9 a.m. to noon; Feb. 11, March 10 at the Bloomfield Library 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ; March 20 at Bloomfield Meadowlark Apartments 9-11 a.m.; Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12 at Glenburn Community Room 9 a.m. to noon; Feb. 15, 22, 29 at Jasonville Senior Center 9 a.m. to noon ; Feb. 21 at Linton Meadowbrook Apartments 1-3 p.m. ; Feb. 8 and March 14 at Lyons Senior Center 9 a.m. to noon ; Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6 at Linton Regions Bank 9 a.m. to noon ; Feb. 9 and March 3 at Worthington Senior Center 9 a.m. to noon .

"Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" will be offered on Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jasonville Senior Center, 145 S. Lawton Street. This six-week program runs from Feb. 10 and through March 23 (no class on March 2). People with different chronic health problems attend this self-management program together. There is no fee to participate. Workshops are facilitated from a highly detailed manual by two trainers with health conditions themselves. Participants set their own goals and make step-by-step plans to improve their health and their lives. Subjects covered include: 1) Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; 2) Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; 3) Appropriate use of medications; 4) Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; 5) Nutrition; and 6) Making informed treatment decisions. For more information contact Sheri Phillips at 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5159. For information on the Linton class, call Polly Gettinger at 659-2122.

The Indy Boat, Sport & Travel Show will be Feb 17-26. Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce members will represent Greene County and its tourist sites in Indianapolis during the 10-day expo.

The Linton Housing Authority board meetings are scheduled on the third Tuesday of every month at the office on 15th Street NW. The meetings will start at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified.

Generations, Purdue Extention Services and Greene County Home Health Care Agency have joined resources and expertise to educate the residents of this area on proven ways to manage chronic diseases. Polly Gettinger and Karen Wathen have been trained by Indiana State Department of Health to facilitate this class. The class is geared for newly diagnosed or those having trouble with self-management of a chronic disease. Classes include six sessions between Jan. 31 and March 6 at the conference room in the Greene County Medical Annex building between 6 and 8:30 p.m. The classes are free, but the classes do require a reservation, please call 847-9502to register. The classes are no charge to the individual. Health reform is pushing health care into self-management mode. This class is geared with that in mind.

The White River Valley School Board of Trustees is continuing to look for viable solutions pertaining to the district's building needs. The school will host presentations (from architectural firms) on the subject. The tentative schedule: Fanny Howey, Feb. 16 from 5:30-6 p.m.; Myzak and Palmer, Feb. 16 from 7:45-8:15 p.m.; Schmidt's and Associates, March 15 from 5:30-6 p.m.; Performance Services, March 15 from 7:45-8:15 p.m. Each presentation will be in the White River Valley Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria. The presentations will consist of two presentations each. In addition, the White River Valley School Board of Trustees will conduct its monthly February and March board meetings between the 5:30-6 p.m. sessions and the 7:45- 8:15 p.m. sessions. Community access to the cafeteria is best when parking in the west-side parking lot close to the track and tennis courts. Enter through the doors labeled Administrative Center and proceed straight to the cafeteria. Drinks and refreshments will be served.

The Worthington Jefferson Township Public Library has a book sale going on. All books, VHS tapes and audio cassettes are $.10 each or 20 items for $1. Audio CDs are $1 each. Over 700 items have been added.

The Linton-Stockton Class of 2013 is currently selling cookbooks. "Favorite Recipes of the class of 2013" is a collection of 200 recipes from members of the class. They are available for $10 from any member of the junior class or call Jamie Kocher at 847-8716.

Pastor Samuel Hill invites you to a gospel singing at Hobbieville Christian Church the second Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. Different groups will sing each week. There will be food served and a good time of fellowship.

The Greene County Highway Department recently changed telephone numbers. The new numbers: Office -- 659-2045, east side garage (Bloomfield) -- 384-8813, and fax -- 659-2230.

A steering committee has been meeting in an effort to form an Eastern Greene Alumni Association. There is now an alumni tab on the school's website, www.egreene.k12.in.us. For those without Internet access, registration forms are available in the district's central office. For more information call (812) 825-5722.

The Disabled American Veterans DAV Chapter No. 77 in Dubois County is offering help to Greene County veterans with a service connected disability. They will help pay membership by matching $40 towards the first time life membership, and will help with the first time paid in full life membership, depending on age. For more information or to get the proper paperwork call (812) 482-2234, mail Charles Parker at 4061 Lee Drive, Jasper, Ind., 47546, or visit the website www.davmembersportal.org/chapters/in/77 .

The Friends of the Goose Pond calendar for 2012 is now on sale for $10. The calendar includes photos taken in the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. Calendars will be available on the FoGP website, www.friendsofgoosepond.org, at Main Street Gifts in Linton, at the DNR barn (S.R. 59 south of Linton) and from the board members listed on the site. If ordering by mail, include an additional $2.95 for shipping and handling per calendar. The email address to order is mail@friendsofgoosepond.org or the mailing address is Friends of Goose Pond c/o Becky Yung. 1746 N 1175 W, Linton, Ind., 47441.

The Alzheimer's Support Group will meet 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.

The Linton 12th Street Church of God will have Bible study every Thursday night in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. with coffee and snacks, beginning Dec. 1.

The Linton Public Library is operating daily book sales. Any time the library is open, patrons may browse the book sale aisle for books, VHS, books on cassette, audio books, and DVDs. The book sale aisle is now located at the front of the library. Please pay for purchases at the circulation desk.

Bloomfield American Legion Post 196 bingo is every Thursday night. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and early-bird games begin at 6 p.m., and regular games at 7 p.m.

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ will host an event each Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. If you have been searching for answers concerning how to strengthen your family relationship, and discover your calling in life, then the church has something that will help. There will be a meal and then a DVD presentation. Other topics covered will be finances, health, handling conflict, overcoming anger, overcoming addictions, and many other critical topics that pertain to marriages and families. For more information call Brent at (713) 857-3025 or (713) 876-5752.

The Linton Public Library is now operating at its winter hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, closed.

The Hobbieville Christian Fellowship Church will host a gospel sing the second Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. There will be food served.

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 2012 is selling Miner discount cards for $5. These cards are available from senior students and parents, and offer valuable discounts from local businesses. You can also purchase tickets at Regions Bank, Linton Sporting Goods or by calling Rennae Lehman at 699-0907.

The board of directors of the Peavey Cemetery is planning to replace the old flagpole and flag at the entrance. Anyone wishing to donate to the cause, please contact board members Danny Keller, John Hubbell, Fred Hubbell or Lorene Pell. Donations may be mailed to Joan Whitaker, treasurer, 226 South Washington St., Jasonville, Ind., 47438.

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.

WorkOne in Linton is hosting a new program for employers. The AARP Foundation WorkSearch program offers employers a chance to have workers for two to three weeks at no cost so it will ensure that it's a good match before you hire them full-time. If you would like more information, call (812) 232-2345 or 847-4479, ext. 230.

Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents and newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a Books for Babies kit containing a book, baby's first library card and brochures with reading tips for parents and caregivers. If you are a new mother and a resident of Greene County in one of the following townships -- Richland, Highland, Taylor, Beech Creek, Center or Jackson -- you are eligible for a free gift for you and your baby. Please bring your baby in "to show him/her off" to the circulation desk in the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library, 125 Franklin St. in Bloomfield to receive your free gift.

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

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.

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.

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 the men's auxiliary. Bring required form. Contact post with eligibility questions at 847-9016 or visit the post 190 South Main St.

The Lyons Community Pantry at 150 East Broad Street (the old fire station) will be open from 4-6 p.m. the third Monday of every month, and the first Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. The pantry serves zip codes 47443, 47449, and 47465.

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.

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.