-- — Please submit news for Activities to diane.raver @batesvilleheraldtribune. com. For the print edition, items are due by noon Wednesday. Submissions may also be made in person, by fax at 812-934-6406 or by mail at 475 N. Huntersville Road, Batesville, IN 47006. E-mail is preferred. 

 

Saturday, June 16

Car Wash

The Batesville Music Boosters are hosting a car wash June 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., behind McDonald’s. Freewill donation. Proceeds help pay for student costs like band camp, uniforms and trips.

Morris Firemen’s Festival

The Morris Firemen’s Festival is June 16, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church grounds. 9 a.m., 5K; 3 p.m. on, whole and half chicken carryouts and games; 4 p.m. on, raffles, dinners, band, beer garden; 9 p.m., fireworks.

Steak Dinner

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbell’s Corner, will host a Steak Dinner with Dad June 16, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Freewill offering.

 

Sat.-Sun., June 16-17

Relay for Life

The Relay for Life of Ripley County is June 16, 8 a.m.-June 17, 8 a.m., Batesville High School track. Info: www.relayforlife.org/ripleycountyin.

NMLRA Spring Shoot

The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Spring Shoot is June 16-17, Friendship. See www. nmlra.org/ for detours around closed State Road 62. Info: 800-745-1493.

 

June 16-July 13

BMPL Summer Reading Program

The Batesville Memorial Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Reading on the High Seas,” is June 16-July 13. Sign up at the library for the free program. Info: 934-4706.

 

Sunday, June 17

Bob Knight Speech

The Batesville Community Education Foundation will host coach Bob Knight June 17. Small meet-and-greet, 1 p.m., Hill-Rom Center; speech, 2:30 p.m., Batesville High School auditorium. Reserved-seat tickets at $50 may be purchased weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Batesville Middle School, or at the door. Meet-and-greet tickets, which include premium seats at Knight’s speech, cost $150. 

 

Monday, June 18

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the Space Port Moon Series June 18, 1:30 p.m. (ages 7-9); 2:30 p.m. (ages 10-12); and 3:30 p.m. (ages 13-17). Info: 812-663-2826.

FCHS Picnic

and Program

The  Franklin County Historical Society pitch-in picnic is June 18, 6 p.m., Seminary Museum, 5th Street, Brookville.  Drinks provided; bring chairs. John Newman will speak on Franklin County in the Civil War.  RSVP: Pam Beneker, 765-647-7365. 

Right to Life

Right to Life of Southeastern Indiana will meet June 18, 7 p.m., Versailles Church of Christ, Jarvis Drive.

 

Mon.-Fri., June 18-22

Elm Grove VBS

Elm Grove Southern Baptist Church, 19290 Haytown Road, Metamora, will hold its vacation Bible school for kids grades Pre-K-6 June 18-22, 6-8:30 p.m. Info: Jennifer Black, 765-792-0284 or jim.jenniferblack@live.com.

 

Tuesday, June 19

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Balloon Satellite Launch Workshop for grades 6-12, 9 a.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

Comedy and Juggling Show

Batesville Memorial Public Library will sponsor a Comedy and Juggling Show by Jason Huneke June 19, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required for the free program. Sign up at the library. Info: 934-4706.

Health Center

for Indigent

Two one-hour community forums about a future Southeast Indiana Health Center for the indigent serving Franklin and Ripley counties are June 19, noon and 6 p.m., Sherman House. To RSVP: 933-5145 or geralyn.litzinger@mmch. org.

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet June 19, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

Wednesday, June 20

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Ronald McDonald Live! family program June 20, 2 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

Ready Indiana

Ready Indiana, the Indiana Department of Education and Indiana Chamber of Commerce workforce education initiative, will host a regional 90-minute meeting June 20, Batesville, to speak with and survey employers about how to assess high school students for the job market. Lunch will be provided. To register: www.ReadyIndiana.org/careerreadiness or Kris Deckard, 866-444-1082.

Batesville Music and

Arts Festival 5K

The Batesville Music and Arts Festival 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Southeastern Indiana YMCA, is June 20, 5:30 p.m. (registration 4:30 p.m.), Liberty Park. Entry fees are $20 per person or $45 per household. Forms are available at the Y or www.siymca.org. Info: Angela Hurley, 934-6006.

Hooked on History

As part of its Hooked on History series Brookville Library will host the history of the Franklin County 4-H Fair June 20, 6:30 p.m. Info: 765-647-4031.

 

Wed.-Fri., June 20-22

Batesville Music

and Arts Festival

The Batesville Music and Arts Festival is June 20, 8 p.m., Cincinnati Symphony Regional Pops Orchestra, Liberty Park; June 21, 6:30 p.m., band and Rural Alliance for the Arts mural unveiling, Walnut and George intersection;  June 22, 7:30 p.m., Texaco Country Showdown, park. Freewill collections each evening. Batesville Kiwanians will serve food and drinks starting at 6:30 p.m. at the park.

 

Thursday, June 21

Library Happenings

On June 21, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Make It Take It Craft – silly sunglasses, while supplies last; and a Balloon Satellite Launch, 7 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

Coffee Social

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fink’s Road, Osgood, will sponsor a coffee social with southern pulled pork June 21, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Freewill offering. Half of proceeds benefit People to People Ambassador Trent Moore’s trip to Australia.

 

Thu.-Sat., June 21-23

“Annie Jr.”

The Tree County Players will present “Annie Jr.” June 21-22, 7 p.m.; and June 23, 2 p.m., Greensburg Junior High School auditorium. Cost: adults, $10; ages 18 and under, $5. Advanced tickets recommended: 812-528-5289. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

 

Fri.-Sun., June 22-24

Antique Tractor and Engine Show

An Antique Tractor and Engine Show will be held June 22-23, 8 a.m.-dark, and June 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Ripley County Fairgrounds, Osgood. Info: www.farm clubonline.com or 812-926-3654.

 

Saturday, June 23

Youth Cheerleading Registration

Batesville Youth Football cheerleading registration is June 23, 9 a.m.-noon, Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Girls going into grades 1-6 or those age 6 by July 1 are eligible. Info or if unable to attend: Melissa Hinners, 812-212-0113.

 

Sunday, June 24

St. Nicholas

Church Picnic

The St. Nicholas, Sunman, annual church picnic is June 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: Marilee Quick, 812-212-4828.

Fair Queen Pageant

The free Franklin County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant is June 24, 6:30 p.m., Franklin County High School auditorium, Brookville.

 

Monday, June 25

Library Happenings

On June 25, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the Space Port Moon Series, 1:30 p.m. (ages 7-9); 2:30 p.m. (ages 10-12); and 3:30 p.m. (ages 13-17); and Read It and Eat! Teen Book Club for grades 6-12, 6:30 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

 

Tuesday, June 26

Library Happenings

On June 26, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the summer reading program for grades 1-5, 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.; and Knit Night, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

“Pirate Songs, Stories and Poems”

Batesville Memorial Public Library will sponsor “Pirate Songs, Stories and Poems” by Jeff Kuehl June 26, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required for the free program. Sign up at the library. Info: 934-4706.

 

Wednesday, June 27

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet June 27, Batesville Memorial Public Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

Batesville Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the summer, including June 27, noon-1 p.m., Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room. Info: Beth Inskeep, 931-2613.

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Summer Reading pool party June 27, 7 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

 

Thursday, June 28

Library Happenings

On June 28, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Make and Take Craft – Hat’s On! (while supplies last); and Teen Thursday – Toolbox Jewelry for grades 6-12, 1 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

Secular Franciscans

The Secular Franciscans, a fraternity for lay people who want to follow the rule of life of St. Francis, will meet June 28, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, Father Rudolf Room.

 

Saturday, June 30

Hat Display Ends

The Batesville Area Historical Society Museum hat display ends June 30, 15 W. George St. Summer hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Teddy Bear Sleepover Breakfast June 30, 10 a.m. Info: 812-663-2826.

 

Tuesday, July 3

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including July 3, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets July 3, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Saturday, July 7

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast July 7, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

 

Tuesday, July 10

Silly Safaris

Batesville Memorial Public Library will sponsor the Silly Safaris live animal show starring Coyote Chris July 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required for the free program. Sign up at the library. Info: 934-4706.

 

Wednesday, July 11

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  July 11, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

Humanitarian

Nominations Due

Franklin County Community Foundation officials will present the Alfred C. Brown Humanitarian Award at an Oct. 13 dinner. Nominations are due July 11. Info: www. franklincountyindiana.com or 765-647-6810.

 

Thursday, July 12

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting July 12, 7 p.m.

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet July 12, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Sun.-Fri., July 15-20

Batesville Christian Church VBS

“Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” a family vacation Bible school, will be held July 15-20, 6-8 p.m., Batesville Christian Church. Info: 934-5147.

 

Wednesday, July 25

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet July 25, Batesville Memorial Public Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.

Batesville Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the summer, including July 25, noon-1 p.m., Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room. Info: Beth Inskeep, 931-2613.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 1

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Aug. 1, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Aug. 1, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Wed.-Thu., Aug. 1-2

BHS Parent Meetings

Two one-hour parent meetings about the Batesville High School 1:1 computer initiative are Aug. 1, noon, and Aug. 2, 7 p.m., auditorium. Students may attend.

 

Thursday, Aug. 2

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Aug. 2, 7 p.m.

 

Saturday, Aug. 4

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Aug. 4, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 7

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including Aug. 7, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets Aug. 7, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  Aug. 8, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

 

Thursday, Aug. 9

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Aug. 9, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Friday, Aug. 10

RCCF Grant

Applications Due

Applications available at www.rccfonline.org for the next Ripley County Community Foundation small project grant cycle are due Aug. 10. Info: 933-1098.

 

Tuesday, Aug. 21

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

Saturday, Aug. 25

After Hours

Concert Series

Acoustic folk quartet Wild Carrot and the Roots Band, Cincinnati, performs a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series Aug. 25, 7 p.m. 

 

Wednesday, Aug. 29

Batesville Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, will be held the last Wednesday of each month during the summer, including Aug. 29, noon-1 p.m., Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room. Info: Beth Inskeep, 931-2613.

 

Saturday, Sept. 1

Masonic Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Sept. 1, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 4

Scrapbooking

The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including Sept. 4, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP: 934-3154.

Napoleon

Senior Club

The Napoleon Senior Club meets Sept. 4, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 5

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Sept. 5, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Sept. 5, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Thursday, Sept. 6

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party  Sept. 12, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

 

Thursday, Sept. 13

Ladies’ Auxiliary

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Sept. 13, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.

 

Saturday, Oct. 6

After Hours

Concert Series

Jazz pianist Dave Hepler, Indianapolis, performs a free show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series Oct. 6, 7 p.m.

 

Friday, Oct. 12

RCCF Grant

Applications Due

Applications available at www.rccfonline.org for the next Ripley County Community Foundation small project grant cycle are due Oct. 12. Info: 933-1098.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 16

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.

 

 

 

 

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