The Herald-Tribune
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, 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.
Rummage Sale
St. Maurice Catholic Church, Napoleon, will hold its annual spring rummage sale May 5, 8 a.m.-noon, Ripley County Fairgrounds, Osgood, Building No. 10. It is also bag day.
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.
Sunman Cleanup Day
The Sunman Cleanup Day, sponsored by the Sunman Beautification Committee, is May 5, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at the community park and bring rakes, gloves, brooms, etc. There will be a dumpster at FCN Bank for town residents and businesses to use.
Chicken Fry
The Eagle Fire Co., Oldenburg, drive-thru chicken fry is May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Half or whole chickens. Info: Glenn Roper, 812-363-4138.
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.
Sat.-Sun., May 5-6
Quilt Show
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers and Quilt Batts Quilt Guild are holding a quilt show May 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.
Pet Adoptions
Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens are available during the Franklin County Humane Society Adopt-a-Thon May 5-6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., FCHS headquarters, 107 High St., and PAW Defenders at Alco, 11179 U.S. 52, Brookville.
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.
Alzheimer’s Group
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month, including May 8, 6 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: 888-422-2691 or www.sites. google.com/site/alzseind.
Solo Card Party
The Knights of St. John, Batesville, will host a solo card party May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Tea Party Meeting
The Batesville Area Tea Party will meet May 8. Dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting and watching election coverage, 7 p.m., LaRosa’s.
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. Cost: $65. 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.
Taxes Due
The spring installment of Franklin and Ripley county real estate and personal property taxes are due by May 10.
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.
Nominations Due
Nomination forms for the Relay for Life of Ripley County Courage, Compassion and Mary Margaret Moorhead Volunteer awards are available at The Herald-Tribune. They can be submitted to Jeni Schnebelt, 9195 S. State Road 129, Cross Plains, IN 47017 or jeni.schnebelt@hill-rom.com. Deadline in May 15.
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.
May 21-28
YMCA Registration
The Southeastern Indiana YMCA Summer 1 session program registration begins May 21 for members and May 24 for potential members. Programs begin May 28. Info: www. siymca.org or 934-6006.
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.
Friday, June 1
Golf Outing
The fourth annual Explore 2 Learn Children’s Museum Golf Outing is June 1, 1 p.m., Hillcrest Golf and Country Club. Cost: $100 per person. Sponsorships available. Proceeds go toward efforts to open a children’s museum in Batesville. Registration forms available at www.explore2learn.org. Info: Amber McGuire, 932-9015.
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.
Monday, June 4
Art Entry Submissions
Entry forms for the Rural Alliance for the Arts Art Show are available at Batesville Memorial Public Library, Schwestern Gallery of Arts and RomWeber Marketplace for artists 18 and older. Categories are fine arts, applied arts and photography. Art should be submitted June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m., The Hansen Center. Info: Regina Siefert, 934-5213.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 25
Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet July 25, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.
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.
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.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
BAHS Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Aug. 22, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.
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, 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Sept. 26, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info and program details: Carolyn Tully, 812-689-7012.
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.
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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