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BATESVILLE — 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, April 28
Fishing Derby
The New Alsace Conservation Club’s 24th annual fishing derby is April 28, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Lake in the Pines, New Alsace. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Prizes awarded. Info: Dale Back, 812-623-2431 or dback@ nalu.net.
Absentee Voting
In addition to weekdays, both county clerk’s offices will be open April 28 and May 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., for absentee voters to cast ballots. May 7 at noon is the deadline. Info: Franklin County, 765-647-5111, Ext. 3; Ripley County, 812-689-4783.
Opening Day
The grand opening of the Batesville baseball/softball complex is April 28. A 10:30 a.m. parade begins at the parking lot across from Weigel Funeral Home on George Street and will go southwest on Main Street, southeast on Catherine Street, south on Park Avenue and east on Pohlman Avenue to the fields. Then an opening ceremony, including a time capsule, ribbon cutting and balloon launch, takes place at the complex. Special guest is the Cincinnati Reds mascot, Mr. Redlegs. Games start at 1 p.m. In case of rain/storms, the opening ceremonies will be held at Liberty Park pavilion.
Meet and Greet
A meet and greet for District 6 candidate Luke Messer is April 28, 10-11:30 a.m., Cross Roads Restaurant, Versailles.
Chili Supper
A chili supper sponsored by the Indiana State Police Respect for Law Camp will be held April 28, 5-8 p.m., Osgood Fire Department. Freewill donation.
Battle of the Bands
The Batesville Music Boosters Battle of the Bands is April 28, 7-11 p.m., Batesville Middle School old gym. Cost: $5. Proceeds help support Batesville High School music programs.
Sunday, April 29
Stillboard Shoot
Batesville Sons of the American Legion will host a stillboard shoot April 29, noon, Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271. Info: 934-2228.
April 29-May 2
Church Speaker
Prophet Dr. Tim Hines will speak April 29, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; April 30-May 2, 6:30 p.m., Church on the Rock. Free program. Info: 934-5192.
Monday, April 30
Absentee Voting
Deadline
Monday, April 30, by 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for the Franklin County clerk to receive a mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered or facsimile transmitted absentee ballot application from a voter who requests to vote by mail. Info: 765-647-5111, Ext. 3.
Gift Certificate Deadline
The St. Louis Mission Team is selling 5 Oaks Lawn and Garden gift certificates in $10 increments through April 30 at Geis Electronics. Proceeds held defray the cost of its Savannah, Ga. mission trip. Info: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.
Tuesday, May 1
WWII Discussion Group
The World War II Discussion Group will meet May 1, 10 a.m., Chateau of Batesville. D-Day and celebrities of the war will be the subjects of the meeting. All veterans and members of the public are welcome.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Series May 1, 5 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Driver’s Ed Registration
Registration for the Batesville High School summer driver’s education course will be available beginning May 1. They are due by May 18. A meeting for all students and parents will be held May 23, 7 p.m., BHS cafeteria.
Green Teen
Garden Workshop
A free Green Teen Garden Workshop, sponsored by Margaret Mary Community Hospital, is May 1, 8 and 15, 4-5:30 p.m., Batesville High School greenhouse and garden. Area students in grades 7-10 are invited. To register: Ashley Morris, 933-5257.
Scrapbooking
The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including May 1, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock, 407 N. Township Line Road. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP so work spaces and refreshments can be arranged: 934-3154.
Napoleon
Senior Club
The Napoleon Senior Club meets May 1, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.
Cub Scouts New Member Info Night
Cub Scouts Pack 636 is holding a New Member Info Night May 1, 6:30 p.m., Batesville Primary School cafeteria. Boys in grades K-4 are encouraged to attend with their parents to learn about the organization.
Single Class
Basketball
Individuals will be allowed two minutes each to voice their opinions on a single class basketball tournament and the current multiple class format May 1, 7 p.m., Milan High School, one of 11 IHSAA meetings around the state.
Knights of St. John
The Batesville Knights of St. John Commandery No. 243 will meet at the Knights home May 1, 7:30 p.m.
“Sing We All Together”
A weeklong choir workshop for students entering grades 3-12 is July 16-20, 9 a.m.-noon, Batesville United Methodist Church. Public performance, July 21, Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg. Singers can register on Facebook at Sing We All Together or request a form at singwealltogether@gmail.com. Appointments will be scheduled for May 8, 10 or 12 and a $15 nonrefundable fee is due then. Registration deadline is May 1.
Produce Boxes
The deadline for subscribers to buy large and small size boxes of weekly fresh produce from Laughery Valley Growers Co-op is May 1. Info: www.foodandgrowers.org or Sister Claire Whalen, 933-0818.
Wednesday, May 2
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet May 2, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Bingo
The East Central/ Sunman Dearborn Family Career and Community Leaders of America are holding a Longaberger/Vera Bradley bingo fundraiser May 2, 6 p.m., East Central High School cafeteria. Cost: $10. Info: Brenda Osman, 812-576-4811, Ext. 11302.
Auxiliary Meeting
The Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home May 2, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.
Red Hat Deadline
The Red Hat Belles of Batesville will meet May 9, noon, Hillcrest Golf and Country Club for lunch and a meeting. Cost: $15. Reservations due by May 2: Eleen Weisenbach, 934-3484. Check payments made out to “Red Hat Belles of Batesville” should be sent to Rose Grunkemeyer by May 4.
Thursday, May 3
Prayer Breakfast
The National Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Batesville Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs, is May 3, 7-8 a.m., Sherman House. Cost: $8. RSVP: 933-6100.
Prayer Observance
Community leaders and local church representatives will lead a National Day of Prayer community observance May 3, noon-12:30 p.m., Village Green gazebo. Everyone welcome. Info: Melissa Kaiser, 934-5147 or bcc@etczone. com.
Coffee Social
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, will have its monthly coffee social May 3, 4:30 p.m.
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting May 3, 7 p.m.
May 3-5 and 10-12
ECHS Plant Sale
The East Central High School horticulture program will hold its sixth annual plant sale May 3-4, 3-7 p.m.; May 5, 8 a.m.-noon; May 10-11, 3-6:30 p.m.; and if plants are available, May 12, 9 a.m.-noon, greenhouse on north side of school. Enter through agriculture shop doors. Info: Roy Johnson, 812-576-4811, Ext. 11122; or rjohnson@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us.
Friday, May 4
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Friends of the Library Yard Sale May 4, 9 a.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Fri.-Sat., May 4-5
Rummage Sale
St. Maurice Catholic Church, Napoleon, will hold its annual spring rummage sale May 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; and May 5, 8 a.m.-noon, Ripley County Fairgrounds, Osgood, Building No. 10. Saturday is bag day.
Fri.-Sun., May 4-6
Quilt Show
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers and Quilt Batts Quilt Guild are holding a quilt show May 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and May 6, noon-5 p.m., old Brookville High School gym. Cost: $5. Info: 765-647-0797 or fcquiltshow@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 5
Masonic Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast May 5, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Absentee Voting
In addition to weekdays, both county clerk’s offices will be open May 5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., for absentee voters to cast ballots. May 7 at noon is the deadline. Info: Franklin County, 765-647-5111, Ext. 3; Ripley County, 812-689-4783.
Vaccine Clinic
People Assisting Animals in Need and Tri-County Veterinary Clinic are holding a vaccine clinic May 5, 9-10:30 a.m., Liberty Park Shelter No. 2. Persons will receive $1 off the total cost with a dog food donation.
Bluegrass Family Night
Bluegrass Family Night features Cave Mountain May 5, 7 p.m., Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, Meta-mora. Admission: $6.
Guns and
Hoses Boxing
The Guns and Hoses charity boxing event is May 5, 7 p.m., Belterra Casino and Resort, Florence. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Region 15 Children’s Advocacy Center, Dillsboro, and two other children’s charities. Tickets at $35 (VIP), $30 and $20 are available at Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com. Info: Angie Satterfield, satterfieldconsulting@ gmail.com or 812-493-9572.
RAA Art Auction Early Ticket Deadline
The Rural Alliance for the Arts 22nd Annual Art Auction, “A Magical Evening” is May 19, 6 p.m., Hill-Rom Center. Cost: $50 by May 5; $55 after that date. Info and tickets: 933-0355. Proceeds go toward funding art programs in local schools and the community.
Sunday, May 6
Breakfast
The second annual Kyle Jordan Kerr Memorial Breakfast is May 6, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Mount Carmel School, 6178 Johnson Fork Road. Freewill donation. Raffle, T-shirts, split-the-pot. All proceeds go to the Kyle Jordan Kerr Scholarship Fund.
Monday, May 7
Absentee Voting
Deadline
The deadline for absentee voters to cast ballots is May 7, noon. Info: Franklin County Clerk’s Office, 765-647-5111, Ext. 3; Ripley County Clerk’s Office, 812-689-4783.
D of I
The Daughters of Isabella All Saints Circle 1384 will meet May 7, 7 p.m., Batesville Knights of Columbus hall. New members welcome.
Tuesday, May 8
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Knit Night May 8, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Solo Card Party
The Knights of St. John, Batesville, will host a solo card party May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 9
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party May 9, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.
Thursday, May 10
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet May 10, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the Booked on Thursdays Adult Reading Group May 10, 7 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Golf Scramble
A four-player golf scramble to benefit Carey Hall, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), is May 19, 12:15 p.m., Greensburg Country Club. The $65 cost includes cart, prizes, snacks and awards dinner. To register, each player’s name, e-mail address, handicap or average score and a check payable to Rebecca McClung may be mailed to 904 Wilderness Court, Villa Hills, KY 41017. Info: 859-512-5179 or www. careyshope.com.
Thu.-Sun., May 10-13
Family Carnival
The Batesville Kiwanis Family Carnival is May 10, 5-9 p.m.; May 11, 5-11 a.m.; May 12, noon-11 p.m.; and May 13, 1-6 p.m., Village Green. Ride bracelets available each day for $15. On Saturday, kids of all ages can ride from noon-5 p.m. for $10; and the Ripley County Sheriff’s staff will offer free finger printing, noon-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis community projects.
Saturday, May 12
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a plant sale May 12, 9 a.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
NDHS Reunion
The North Dearborn Alumni Reunion is May 12, 6-11 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church hall, Dover. The classes of 1962 and 1972 will be honored. Cost: $17. Checks should be made payable to the North Dearborn Alumni Association and sent to Betty Bourquein, 204 Beech Grove Ave., Batesville, IN 47006. Info: 934-4454.
Tuesday, May 15
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor an Alzheimer’s Series, May 15, 5 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Friday, May 18
Driver’s Ed Registrations Due
The registration deadline for the Batesville High School summer driver’s education course is May 18. A meeting for all students and parents will be held May 23, 7 p.m., BHS cafeteria.
Saturday, May 19
St. Nick Sprint
The St. Nick Sprint is May 19, 9 a.m., St. Nicholas School, Sunman, front parking lot. Registration, 8 a.m. Registration forms available at the school, St. Nicholas Church, Southeastern Indiana YMCA or at www.stni cholas-sunman.org. Proceeds help benefit new school project.
RAA Art Auction
The Rural Alliance for the Arts 22nd Annual Art Auction, “A Magical Evening” is May 19, 6 p.m., Hill-Rom Center. Cost: $55. Info and tickets: 933-0355. Proceeds go toward funding art programs in local schools and the community.
Sunday, May 20
Breakfast Buffet
St. Paul’s Ladies Sodality will host a hot breakfast bar buffet May 20, 7:30 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Catholic Church hall, New Alsace. Freewill offering.
Tuesday, May 22
Library Happenings
On May 22, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will hold Food for Thought, sponsored by the Greensburg-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, 11 a.m.; and Knit Night, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Wednesday, May 23
Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet May 23, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.
Library Happenings
On May 23, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will kick off its summer reading program. A Silly Safari family program is at 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Driver’s Ed Meeting
A meeting for all students taking driver’s education at Batesville High School this summer and their parents will be held May 23, 7 p.m., BHS cafeteria.
Friday, May 25
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a “Cool Cupcakes” tween program for grades 3-5 May 25, 10 a.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Saturday, May 26
After Hours
Concert Series
Southern Indiana’s Troubadours of Divine Bliss perform a free folk music show as part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series May 26, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 29
Library Happenings
On May 29, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor “Make a Summer T-shirt Craft” in the children’s room while supplies last; story time in the children’s room, 10 a.m.; and the Alzheimer’s Series, 5 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Wednesday, May 30
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the Big Trick Juggling Show, a family program, May 30, 2 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Thursday, May 31
Library Happenings
On May 31, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Make and Take Craft, a crown or visor, while supplies last; Summer Spa Day for Girls, grades 1-5, 10 a.m.; Story time, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Teen Thursday – Create a Summer Reading T-shirt for grades 6-12. Info: 812-663-2826.
Saturday, June 2
Masonic Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast June 2, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Tuesday, June 5
Scrapbooking
The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including June 5, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock, 407 N. Township Line Road. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP so work spaces and refreshments can be arranged: 934-3154.
Napoleon
Senior Club
The Napoleon Senior Club meets June 5, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.
Wednesday, June 6
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet June 6, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Auxiliary Meeting
The Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home June 6, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.
Thursday, June 7
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting June 7, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party June 13, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.
Thursday, June 14
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet June 14, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.
Tuesday, June 19
BAHS Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet June 19, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Wednesday, June 27
Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet June 27, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.
Saturday, June 30
Hat Display Ends
The Batesville Area Historical Society Museum hat display ends May 31, 15 W. George St. Summer hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon.
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.
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.
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