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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, 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.
Lake Santee Fun
The Lake Santee Women’s Club is sponsoring a cornhole tournament July 7, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $5; Kiwanis barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.
OFC Program
“Our Father: Prayer of the Cosmos” Part I will be presented July 7, 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.
Friendship Village Festival
The ninth annual Friendship Village Festival sponsored by the Friendship Village Association is July 7, silent auction, 2-7 p.m.; live band, 3-7 p.m.; free picnic, 4 p.m. Info: Janice Wittich, 812-667-7671.
Metamora
Firemen’s Festival
The Metamora Firemen’s Festival is July 7. Pulled pork dinners, moon walk, dunking booth and beer garden starting at 2 p.m., then 6 p.m. parade and music. Fireworks at dusk. Info: www.metamoraindiana.com.
Fireworks
Fireworks are July 7, 10 p.m., Versailles State Park. Free park entry 7-10 p.m.
Sunday, July 8
Quilts of Valor
Over 150 Quilts of Valor, honoring the wounded and traumatized service men and women from the Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts, will be displayed July 8, 9 and 10:30 a.m., Community Church of Columbus, 3850 N. Marr Road. Free admission.
Mon.-Wed., July 9-11
Revival
A revival with the Rev. Tim Fluty will be held July 9-11, 6:30 p.m., Lighthouse Baptist Church, 4938 N. Highway 101, Milan. Info: 812-654-2582.
Mon.-Mon., July 9-16
YMCA Registration
The Southeastern Indiana YMCA Summer II session program registration begins July 9 for members and July 12 for potential members. Programs begin July 16. Info: www.si ymca.org or 934-6006.
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.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Knit Night and Teen End of Summer Reading Party July 10, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Democrats Meeting
Correction
The Ripley County Democrats will meet July 10, Osgood Grub Co. Dinner, 6 p.m. and meeting, 7 p.m.
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
Library Happenings
On July 12, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Make and Take Craft – sweet ice cream treats; and Booked on Thursday Adult Reading Group, 7 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
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.
Friday, July 13
Family Concert
A free family concert with Mary Rice Hopkins and Puppets with a Heart by Darcie Maze will be held July 13, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Olean, 5869 S. State Road 129, Versailles.
Fri.-Sat., July 13-14
SummerFest
The Batesville Fire-Rescue SummerFest is July 13, 5 p.m.-midnight, and July 14, 8 a.m.-midnight, Liberty Park. Softball tourney, 5K, games, parade, live music, food, beer garden, fireworks.
Saturday, July 14
HHH Collection
The Southeastern Indiana Recycling District’s free summer Household Hazardous Waste collection is July 14. For Franklin County residents: 8-10 a.m., Franklin County Recycling Center, 9076 Landfill Road, Metamora. Info: 765-647-6710. Ripley County residents: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ripley County Recycling Center, 2710 Hasmer Hill Road, Osgood. Info: 812-689-5084.
OFC Program
“How to Raise Barnyard Chickens” will be presented July 14, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $45. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Car Wash
The Batesville High School men’s soccer team will have a freewill offering car wash July 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., behind McDonald’s. Proceeds help cover the cost gap in equipment needs for upcoming season.
Youth Football Registration
Batesville Youth Football registrations for children in grades 1-6 are due by July 14. Info or to sign up: Ronda Linkel, 812-212-0659 or www.batesvil leyouthfootball.com.
Sunday, July 15
OFC Program
The “Journey of the Universe” movie screening will be presented July 15, 2:30-4 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $10. Also July 26. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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.
Thursday, July 19
Coffee Social
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Fink’s Road, Osgood, will sponsor a coffee social July 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Freewill offering.
Early Bird Book Sale
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will hold an early bird book sale for Friends of the Library members July 19, 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Baby Show
The Franklin County 4-H Fair Baby Show is July 19, 6:30 p.m., Brookville fairgrounds activity tent. Entry forms with rules and classes are available at FCN and MainSource banks. Info: Holly Murray, 765-647-3511 or hmurray@purdue. edu.
Friday, July 20
Women in
Business Conference
A Women in Business Conference sponsored by four chambers of commerce is July 20, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Greens-burg Elementary School. Speakers, meals, booths. Tickets are $79. Info: 934-3101 or chamberexec@bates-villein.com.
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.-Sun., July 20-22
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.
Fri.-Sat., July 20-21
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, July 28
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.
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.
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.
Friday, Aug. 3
Eureka Band
Concert
The final summer Batesville Eureka Band concert is Aug. 3, 8 p.m., Liberty Park Bandstand.
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.
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.
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
Library Happenings
On Aug. 24, the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Back 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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