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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.
Friday, July 20
Eureka Band
Concert
The second of four Batesville Eureka Band concerts is July 20, 8 p.m., Liberty Park Bandstand. Also July 27 and Aug. 3.
Fri.-Sat., July 20-21
4-H Fair
The Franklin County 4-H Fair concludes July 21, Brookville fairgrounds. Exhibits, grandstand events, entertainment, games, carnival rides, food.
Napoleon Fire Fest
The Napoleon Firemen’s Annual Picnic is July 20-21. Friday, 5 p.m., fried chicken, steak sandwiches, music by Keith Swinney; Saturday, 5 p.m., mock turtle soup; both days, 7-11 p.m., Texas hold’em poker tournament, beer garden, bingo, raffle.
Freudenfest
Oldenburg’s Freudenfest will be held July 20, beginning at 5 p.m. and July 21, beginning at 7 a.m. Friday: live auction, 7 p.m.; Freuden Meister contest, 9 p.m.; Saturday: breakfast, 7 a.m.; veterans dedication, 2 p.m.; pie auction, 4 p.m.; 5K Oldenburg Lauf, 6:30 p.m.; Both days: games, food, live entertainment, contests, beer garden. Info: www. freudenfest.com.
Fri.-Sun., July 20-22
Veterans Tribute
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute with keynote speaker Sammy L. Davis, U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, is July 21, 1 p.m., South Ripley High School gym, Versailles. Now through July 22, 3 p.m., persons can view an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Memorial plus other panels that pay tribute to all veterans, Sept. 11 victims, firefighters and police at the Southeastern Career Center, Versailles.
Book Sale
Friends of the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library are sponsoring a book sale July 20-21, 9 a.m., and July 22, 1 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Saturday, July 21
Large Item Pickup
On July 21, Batesville offers curbside pickup of large items from residents’ homes starting at 5 a.m. Acceptable items: clothing; furniture, bedsprings and mattresses; rugs and carpet pieces; rubber hose; appliances; wood, bundled 4 feet or shorter, 75 pounds maximum; insulation; cans and buckets, totally cleaned and dry; paint cans containing dried paint only. Refrigerators, air-conditioning units and freezers must have stickers showing chlorofluorocarbons were removed. Info: 933-6100.
Car Wash
The Batesville High School boys soccer team is sponsoring a car wash July 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., behind McDonald’s. Proceeds go toward purchasing equipment.
Twister Lauf 5K
The Twister Lauf 5K is July 21, 6:30 p.m., Oldenburg Academy. The kids’ run for 6 and under begins at 5:45 p.m. Fees are $20 with T-shirts or $15 without. Info: 934-6220 or nolimits@etczone.com.
Sat.-Sun., July 21-22
Family Campout
The first annual Explore2learn Family Campout is July 21-22, Whitewater Valley Gateway Park campground, 19067 U.S. 52, Metamora. Check-in July 21, 9-10 a.m. Bring tent or RV, camping gear, lunch for Saturday, side dish for Saturday evening meal, drinks. Cost: primitive camping, $10; full hook up, $24; plus $5 per person. RSVPs required: copperron@aol.com or 765-647-2541.
Sunday, July 22
Stillboard Shoot
Batesville Sons of the American Legion will host a stillboard shoot July 22, noon, Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271. Info: 934-2228.
Sun.-Sat., July 22-38
4-H Fair
The Ripley County 4-H Fair is July 22-28, Osgood fairgrounds. Exhibits, grandstand events, entertainment, games, carnival rides, food.
Monday, July 23
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Read It and Eat! Teen Book Club July 23, 6:30 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Mon.-Wed., July 23-25
Rummage Sale Donations
Donations for the Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, rummage sale will be accepted July 23-25, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Info: 934-3013.
Tuesday, July 24
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Knit Night July 24, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
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.
BMPL Trustees
The Batesville Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees will meet July 25, 5 p.m.
School Board Candidates
July 25 is the first day for citizens to submit information to be a school board candidate for the Nov. 6 election. Candidates for South Ripley, Batesville, Milan and Jac-Cen-Del community school districts will file in the Ripley County clerk’s office, Versailles. Info: 812-689-6115. Candidates for the Franklin County Community School Corp. and Union County/College Corner Joint School District will file in the Franklin County clerk’s office. Info: 765-647-5111, Ext. 3. The deadline is Aug. 24, noon.
Wed.-Fri., July 25-27
BPS, BIS and BMS
Bookstore Hours
Three schools will have bookstore hours July 25-26, noon-7 p.m.; and July 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Locations: Batesville Primary School, cafeteria; Batesville Intermediate School, old media center; and Batesville Middle School, commons.
Thursday, July 26
Library Happenings
On July 26, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Make and Take Craft – Back to School; and Teen Thursday – Water and Shaving Cream Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
OFC Program
The “Journey of the Universe” movie screening will be presented July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $10. Also July 26. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf. com.
Travel Slide Show
Batesville native Gary Wintz will offer a free travel slide show July 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. He has traveled to over 200 countries and will share photos from Burma, Laos, Iran, Bhutan, Antarctica and beyond. Author/editor Father Jack Wintz, OFM, will be available for book signings at intermission.
Thu.-Sat., July 26-28
Used Book Sale
Church on the Rock will host its annual used book sale July 26-27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and July 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Safe Passage. Info: 934-5192.
Friday, July 27
Eureka Band
Concert
The third of four Batesville Eureka Band concerts is July 27, 8 p.m., Liberty Park Bandstand. Also Aug. 3.
Fri.-Sat., July 27-28
“Snow White”
The Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of “Snow White,” sponsored by the Rural Alliance for the Arts, is July 27, 7 p.m. and July 28, 2 p.m., Batesville High School auditorium. General admission tickets are $5. Info: 933-0355.
Fri.-Sun., July 27-29
Rummage Sale
The Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, rummage sale is July 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; July 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; and July 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. On Saturday, antique items are half price from 1-3 p.m., and clothing and miscellaneous items are half price all day. On Sunday, everything is $2 a bag. Info: 934-3013.
Saturday, July 28
Kids Kick Drugs
The 17th annual Kids Kick Drugs Karate Day for ages 4 and up is July 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Info on fees and registration: 934-6006.
St. John’s
Church Picnic
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, annual church picnic is July 28, 5-8 p.m., church basement. Roast beef dinners, homemade ice cream, mock turtle soup, kids’ games, Eureka Band, pie auction.
Chicken Dinner/ 400 Drawing
On July 28, Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271 will have a chicken dinner, 5 p.m.; and drawing for 400-mile race tickets, 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 29
OFC Program
“Coffee Talk: My Wholeness as a Person” will be presented July 29, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Freewill donation. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
BIS Open House
An open house to view the addition and renovations is July 29, 1-3 p.m., Batesville Intermediate School.
Monday, July 30
Blood Drive
The St. Maurice Catholic Church Community Blood Drive is July 30, 1-6:30 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Each donor must be in good health, at least 17, weigh over 110 pounds and bring a picture ID. Info or to schedule an appointment: Arlene Gehl, 812-852-4394.
5K Run Registration Deadline
The first annual 5K Walk/Run to support Corinne’s Believers Memorial Scholarship Foundation is Aug. 12, 10 a.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church hall, Hamburg. Check in, 9 a.m. Cost: $25 if registered by July 30; $28 after that date. Info: cbmsf.org.
July 30-Aug. 1
Rummage Sale Donations
Donations for the Batesville Area Historical Society’s rummage sale can be dropped off July 30-Aug. 1, new Batesville Community Church location, 103 George St. No adult clothing accepted. For large item pickups: Lou Voegele, 212-1138.
July 30-Aug. 3
BHS Bookstore Hours
Batesville High School bookstore hours are July 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with freshman orientation from 9 a.m.-noon;July 31 and Aug 2, noon-7 p.m.; Aug 1 and Aug 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Counselors will leave at 4 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 2. Students may also pick up fall driver education forms. Families should use the west entrance (under the stained glass windows facing State Road 46).
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
ECHS New Student Registration
East Central High School’s new student enrollment day for students who have moved into the district and are not enrolled is Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment: 812-576-4811, Ext. 11915, and leave a message.
SES New Student Registration
Sunman Elementary School new student registration is Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Info on what to bring: (after Aug. 1) 812-623-2235.
Coffee Social
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, will have its monthly coffee social Aug. 2, 4:30 p.m. Carryouts are available.
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
FCCF Grant
Deadline
Each Franklin County Community Foundation grant seeker must write a letter of intent, postmarked on or before Aug. 2, explaining how the grant is to be used to be considered for funding. Packets are available at www. franklincountyindiana.com.
Thu.-Sat., Aug. 2-4
Rummage Sale
The Batesville Area Historical Society’s annual rummage sale is Aug. 2-4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., new Batesville Community Church location, 103 George St.
Friday, Aug. 3
Eureka Band
Concert
The final summer Batesville Eureka Band concert is Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Liberty Park Bandstand.
Fri.-Sat., Aug. 3-4
Josh Siefert Benefit
The Josh Siefert benefit yard and bake sale is Aug. 3-4, 9 a.m. on, Napoleon Community Center. Proceeds will be used to pay medical expenses after Siefert had a traumatic brain injury in an ATV accident. Donations accepted. Info: Debbie Luers, 812-363-3315 or dluers @gmail.com.
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.
Sunday, Aug. 5
Jar Drive
The St. Louis Parish Turtle Soup Committee and St. Louis Mission Team quart, half-gallon and gallon jar drive is Aug. 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Main Street side of St. Louis School, where volunteers will meet vehicles. For jar pickup: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.
Monday, Aug. 6
D of I
The Daughters of Isabella will meet Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Batesville Knights of Columbus hall.
Immaculata Club Deadline
The Immaculata Club Batesville Chapter, the Oldenburg Academy alumni local group, will meet for a covered dish dinner at the home of Pam Scheele Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Aug. 6: 934-2433.
Mon.-Wed., Aug. 6-8
SES Book Days
Sunman Elementary School book days are Aug. 6-7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Parents should bring health information and contact numbers to update their child’s health information. Info: 812-623-2235.
ECHS Book Days
East Central High School book days are Aug. 6-7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Aug. 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. During these times, students can pick up schedules and pay fees.
Mon.-Fri., Aug. 6-10
Franciscan Retreat
The Franciscan Retreat “Clare of Assisi: A Woman Weaving a Dream,” led by Sister Diane Jamison, OSF, is Aug. 6-10, Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Info: 933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter. org.
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
ECHS Open House
East Central High School’s open house is Aug. 9, 5:30-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served 5:30-6:30 p.m. courtesy of the family and consumer sciences and FFA departments.
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.
SES Open House
Sunman Elementary School will hold its open house Aug. 10, 4:30-6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18
OFC Program
“Our Father: Prayer of the Cosmos” Part II will be presented Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $45 plus about $12 for book. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Teen Movie Night – “The Hunger Games,” 6:30 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
BAHS Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Friday, Aug. 24
School Board Candidates
Aug. 24, noon, is the last day for citizens to file information to be a school board candidate for the Nov. 6 election. Candidates for South Ripley, Batesville, Milan and Jac-Cen-Del community school districts must file with the Ripley County clerk’s office, Versailles. Info: 812-689-6115. Candidates for the Franklin County Community School Corp. and Union County/College Corner Joint School District must file in the Franklin County clerk’s office. Info: 765-647-5111, Ext. 3.
Library Happenings
On Aug. 24, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Back to School Blues Buster Party for grades 6-12, 7 p.m Info: 812-663-2826.
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.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Breakfast Buffet
St. Paul’s Ladies Sodality will host a hot breakfast bar buffet Aug. 26, 7:30 a.m.-noon, St. Paul’s Church hall, New Alsace. Freewill donation.
Monday, Aug. 27
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Read It and Eat! Teen Book Club Aug. 27, 6:30 p.m Info: 812-663-2826.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Food For Thought
Food for Thought sponsored by the Greensburg Chamber of Commerce will be held Aug. 28, 11 a.m., Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library.
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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