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Wednesday, Jan. 23

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Jan. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.

Library Events

National Pie Day will be observed at the Brookville and Laurel libraries Jan. 23, 9 a.m. on. Free pie and coffee or tea. A program about Medicare fraud is at the Laurel Library, 11:30 a.m., and Brookville Library, 2:30 p.m.

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including Jan. 23, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.

BMPL Trustees

The Batesville Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Jan. 23, 5 p.m.

Safe Servers Class

A Safe Servers Certified Alcohol Training Class will be held Jan. 23, 6 p.m., Sunman American Legion. The training certificate is valid for three years.

BHS Scheduling Info

A Scheduling Information Night for eighth-grade students interested in attending Batesville High School for the 2013-14 school year will be held Jan. 23, 6 p.m., BHS auditorium. Info: Matt Maple, 934-4384.



Thursday, Jan. 24

Preschool Open House

The St. Louis Preschool will host an open house Jan. 24 for first-time parents to see the school and meet the teachers. Parents interested in enrolling their child in the Tuesday/Thursday program for 3-4-year-olds may visit 5-6 p.m. and pre-K parents interested in the Monday/Wednesday/Friday program may visit 6-7 p.m. Info: 932-1731 or www.batesville.k12.in.us/sls/preschool/preschool/welcome.html.

Secular Franciscans

The Secular Franciscans, a fraternity for lay people who want to follow the rule of life of St. Francis, will meet Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, Father Rudolf Room.



Thu.-Sun., Jan. 24-27

Turtle Soup Sale

A turtle soup sale will be held Jan. 24-26, The Village Store, Oldenburg; and Jan. 26-27, after Masses at Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, if available. Cost: $4 per quart. All proceeds go for the church’s Religious education programs.



Friday, Jan. 25

Pulled Pork Dinner

The North Decatur After Prom Committee is hosting a pulled pork dinner Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m., before the Batesville vs. North Decatur basketball game. Cost: adults, $7; kids 10 and under, $5.



Saturday, Jan. 26

Blood Drive

A blood drive will be held Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunman American Legion. Info: 812-623-3685. Registration appreciated: www.hoxworth.com.

OFC Program

On Jan. 26, Oldenburg Franciscan Center will present two programs: Spiritual Autobiography, Series 1 of six, 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $90 for all six sessions; and Understanding the Beatitudes, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $45, includes lunch. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

After Hours Concert

As part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s After Hours Concert Series, Michael Kelsey will perform Jan. 26, 7 p.m., BMPL. Free admission. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.

“Baby Boomer

Comedy Show”

The Rural Alliance for the Arts presents “Baby Boomer Comedy Show,” starring veteran comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Radar, Jan. 26, 8 p.m., Gibson Theatre. Beer and wine cash bar available. Tickets at $12 for RAA members and $15 for nonmembers can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling administrator Joan Kuhlman, 933-0355.



Sunday, Jan. 27

Breakfast

Oldenburg Knights of St. John will host a breakfast Jan. 27, 7 a.m.-noon, Holy Family Church cafeteria, Oldenburg. Freewill offering. Partial proceeds benefit Tri-County Council for Special People.

Breakfast

St. Peter’s Catholic Church will have its 11th annual whole hog sausage and pancake breakfast Jan. 27, 7:30 a.m.-noon, St. Peter’s community building. Freewill donation. Raffle. Proceeds benefit St. Peter’s Parents for Catholic Education Fund.

Stillboard/Trap Shoot

The Hamburg Knights of St. John are having a trap and stillboard shoot Jan. 27, 11 a.m., Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg. Meat and money shoots.

Membership Drive

The Batesville Knights of Columbus membership drive is Jan. 27, 1-4 p.m., clubroom.

Talent Show Auditions

Auditions for “Batesville’s Got Talent,” presented by the Mayor’s Youth Council and city of Batesville, are Jan. 27, 1-6 p.m., Batesville High School auditorium. Info: www.batesvilleindiana.us or 209-8065.

OFC Program

Understanding the Greatest Images of the Universe will be presented Jan. 27, 2-4:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Monday, Jan. 28

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Make a Fashion Scarf for grades 4-6, Jan. 28, 5 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.



Tuesday, Jan. 29

BHS-Ivy Tech Meeting

A meeting for parents and students who will be Batesville High School juniors and seniors during the 2013-14 school year is Jan. 29, 6 p.m., BHS auditorium. They will learn about BHS-Ivy Tech dual credit and dual enrollment courses, transferability and other information that will be used in scheduling. Info: Matt Maple, 934-4384.  



Thursday, Jan. 31

Underage Substance Abuse Survey

The Coalition for a Drug-Free Batesville Survey on Underage Substance Abuse should be taken by parents by Jan. 31. The 15-question survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R7QSJB6.



Friday, Feb. 1

Food Giveaway

A Ripley County Food Pantry large food giveaway is Feb. 1, 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Osgood fairgrounds. Persons in need who live in Laughery, Center, Jackson, Johnson and Otter Creek townships are eligible.

Beautification League

Batesville Beautification League  meets the first Friday of the month, including Feb. 1, noon, Sherman House. New members welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.

Spaghetti Supper

The Batesville High School Jazz Band Spaghetti Supper is Feb. 1, 4:30-7 p.m., BHS cafeteria. Cost: adults, $7; children 10 and under, $4. Take outs available.

Fish Dinner

St. Jacob’s United Church of Christ, Blue Creek, will host a fish dinner Feb. 1, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Freewill offering. Carryouts available.

OFC Program

Film, Faith and Franciscanism: Finding Joe will be presented Feb. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Freewill offering. Info: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Saturday, Feb. 2

OFC Program

Mindfulness will be presented Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $45 includes lunch. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Sunday, Feb. 3

Stillboard/Trap Shoot

Oldenburg Knights of St. John will hold a stillboard and trap shoot Feb. 3, 11 a.m., Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg.  Prizes: meat and money. Partial proceeds benefit Tri-County Council for Special People.

Cross Eyed Riders

The Christian Motorcyclists Cross Eyed Riders No. 752 will meet Feb. 3, Hog Rock Cafe, 101 E. Carr St., Milan. Food and fellowship, 1 p.m.; meeting, 2 p.m. Info: 513-218-9707.



Monday, Feb. 4

Blood Drive

A community blood drive will be held Feb. 4, 1-6:30 p.m., St. Maurice Parish Activity Center. Info or to schedule an appointment: www.hoxworth.org/groups/napoleon or Arlene Gehl, 812-852-4394.

D of I

The Daughters of Isabella will meet Feb. 4, 7 p.m., Batesville Knights of Columbus hall. Wear red or pink for Valentine’s Day. New members welcome.



Tuesday, Feb. 5

GED Classes

The Batesville Memorial Public Library will be a site for free GED preparation classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Feb. 5. Info: 855-591-7849.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness will host Vera Crowl Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Richmond State Hospital CTC Building. She will talk about her abusive childhood and adolescence, struggles with alcohol and drug addiction and recovery.Free. Info: 765-966-4094.



Wednesday, Feb. 6

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including Feb. 6, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.

Auxiliary Meeting

The St. Louis/Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the Knights home Feb. 6, 1 p.m. Please note the change of time. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.

La Leche League

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



Friday, Feb. 8

After Hours Concert

As part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s After Hours Concert Series, The Ron Jones Quartet will perform Feb. 8, 7 p.m., BMPL. Free admission. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.



Saturday, Feb. 9

Producer Seminar

The Food and Growers Association Producer Seminar “Growing in Challenging Conditions: What You Can Do” is Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.), Batesville Intermediate School cafeteria. Cost includes lunch: $20, plus $10 for each additional family member. An optional workshop on water storage systems from 2:30-3:30 p.m. is $10 more. To RSVP by Feb. 4: Kathy Cooley, 934-6677; or Patty Lange Reding, patty.reding@yahoo.com.

OFC Program

On Feb. 9, the Oldenburg Franciscan Center will host Introduction to Spiritual Direction, 10-11:30 a.m., freewill donation; and St. Valentine’s Dinner: Praying our Days, Linked in Prayer, 4:30-8:30 p.m., $60 per couple includes dinner. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

“My Fatal Valentine”

The Franklin County High School Drama Club presents “My Fatal Valentine,” a murder mystery, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Schilling Center, 900 Mill St., Brookville. Tickets for the play, which include catered meals, cost $20. They should be ordered in advance: 765-647-4101, Ext. 1745.



Sunday, Feb. 10

Sweetheart Breakfast

A sweetheart breakfast sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary No. 11 will be served Feb. 10, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Batesville Knights of St. John home. Freewill offering.

Pro-Life Bowl

The 25th annual Pro-Life Scotch Doubles Bowl and Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Batesville Knights of Columbus is Feb. 10. Bowling shifts, 1 and 3 p.m., East Bowl. Dinner starts 4 p.m., K o C Clubroom. Cost: $24 for two. Dinner only, freewill offering. Proceeds go to area pro-life groups. RSVP: 934-4054.



Monday, Feb. 11

GED Classes

The Osgood Public Library will be a site for free GED preparation classes Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. starting Feb. 11. Info: 855-591-7849.

OFC Program

Men’s Night will be presented Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Feb. 11-18

YMCA Registration

The Southeastern Indiana YMCA Winter II  session program registration begins Feb. 11 for members and Feb. 14 for potential members. Programs begin Feb. 18. Info: www.siymca.org or 934-6006.



Wednesday, Feb. 13

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality card party is  Feb. 13, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.

OFC Program

Contemplative Prayer will be presented Feb. 13, 3-4:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $5. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Fish Fry

The St. Louis School seventh-grade class will host a fish fry Feb. 13, 4-7:30 p.m., school cafeteria. Freewill offering. Carryouts available. All proceeds go toward the Class of 2014 eighth-grade trip.



Saturday, Feb. 16

OFC Program

From the Farm to Your Table will be presented Feb. 16, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $20 includes Michaela Farm tour. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Chicken Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus will host a chicken dinner Feb. 16, 5-8 p.m. Carryouts available. Proceeds go to American Legion Baseball Team.



Sunday, Feb. 17

Coffee Talk

Coffee Talk: All is Sacred will be presented Feb. 17, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Oldenburg Academy dining room. Cost: Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Tuesday, Feb. 19

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets the third Tuesday of each month, including Feb. 19, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Greensburg. Info: 765-629-2720.

BAHS Meeting

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



Wednesday, Feb. 20

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including Feb. 20, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.



Thursday, Feb. 21

OFC Program

Lenten Series: The Prophets will be presented on four Thursdays beginning Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $15 per session. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Saturday, Feb. 23

OFC Program

How to Raise Backyard Chickens will be presented Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $45 includes lunch. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Bridal Expo

The Sunman Bridal Expo is Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunman American Legion. Free admission. Info: Lisa Haessig, 934-2585.

Chicken Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus will host a chicken dinner Feb. 23, 5-8 p.m. Carryouts available. Proceeds go to St. Louis Mission Team.



Monday, Feb. 25

K of C Degree

The Batesville Knights of Columbus will host a First Degree initiation Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Candidates should be at the hall by 6:30 p.m. for registration. Info: 933-9046.

NAMI

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southeastern Indiana and Lawrenceburg Public Library are co-sponsoring a free program, “Planning for the Future of People with Mental Illness,” Feb. 25, 7 p.m., library’s Ewbank Room, 150 Mary St., Lawrenceburg. Info: 513-478-0457.



Wednesday, Feb. 27

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Feb. 27, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.



Friday, March 1

Food Giveaway

A Ripley County Food Pantry large food giveaway is March 1, 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Osgood fairgrounds. Persons in need who live in Laughery, Center, Jackson, Johnson and Otter Creek townships are eligible.

Beautification League

Batesville Beautification League  meets the first Friday of the month, including March 1, noon, Sherman House. New members welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.



Sunday, March 3

Cross Eyed Riders

The Christian Motorcyclists Cross Eyed Riders No. 752 will meet March 3, Hog Rock Cafe, 101 E. Carr St., Milan. Food and fellowship, 1 p.m.; meeting, 2 p.m. Info: 513-218-9707.



Wed., March 6

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including March 6, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.

La Leche League

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



Friday, March 8

After Hours Concert

As part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s After Hours Concert Series, Batesville High School’s Sport Coat Jazz Explosion and Batesville Steel will perform March 8, 7 p.m., Batesville Middle School Commons. Free admission. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.



Tuesday, March 12

Chad Varga Speaks

Former pro basketball player Chad Varga, Atlanta, will speak about overcoming adversity March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Batesville High School auditorium, in a program sponsored by Choices Program, Margaret Mary Community Hospital and Stayin’ Alive.



Wed., March 13

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality card party is  March 13, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.



Tuesday, March 19

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets the third Tuesday of each month, including March 19, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Greensburg. Info: 765-629-2720.



Wed., March 20

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including March 20, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.



March 26-30

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet for Sew Days March 26-28, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; March 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.;  and March 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.



Wed., April 3

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including April 3, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.

La Leche League

La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet April 3, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.



Friday, April 5

Food Giveaway

A Ripley County Food Pantry large food giveaway is April 5, 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Osgood fairgrounds. Persons in need who live in Laughery, Center, Jackson, Johnson and Otter Creek townships are eligible.

Beautification League

Batesville Beautification League  meets the first Friday of the month, including April 5, noon, Sherman House. New members welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.



Sunday, April 7

Cross Eyed Riders

The Christian Motorcyclists Cross Eyed Riders No. 752 will meet April 7, Hog Rock Cafe, 101 E. Carr St., Milan. Food and fellowship, 1 p.m.; meeting, 2 p.m. Info: 513-218-9707.



Wed., April 10

Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality card party is  April 10, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.



Tuesday, Apr. 16

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets the third Tuesday of each month, including April 16, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Greensburg. Info: 765-629-2720.

BAHS Meeting

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



Wed., April 17

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including April 17, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.



Saturday, April 20

After Hours Concert

As part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s After Hours Concert Series, Planet D Nonet will perform April 20, 7 p.m., BMPL. Free admission. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.



Wednesday, April 24

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet April 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.



Wednesday, May 1

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including May 1, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.

La Leche League

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



Friday, May 3

Food Giveaway

A Ripley County Food Pantry large food giveaway is May 3, 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Osgood fairgrounds. Persons in need who live in Laughery, Center, Jackson, Johnson and Otter Creek townships are eligible.

Beautification League

Batesville Beautification League  meets the first Friday of the month, including May 3, noon, Sherman House. New members welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.



Sunday, May 5

Cross Eyed Riders

The Christian Motorcyclists Cross Eyed Riders No. 752 will meet May 5, Hog Rock Cafe, 101 E. Carr St., Milan. Food and fellowship, 1 p.m.; meeting, 2 p.m. Info: 513-218-9707.



Wednesday, May 8

Card Party

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



Wednesday, May 15

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including May 15, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.



Saturday, May 18

After Hours Concert

As part of the Batesville Memorial Public Library’s After Hours Concert Series, Yayoi and New Brazil will perform May 18, 7 p.m., BMPL. Free admission. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.



Tuesday, May 21

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets the third Tuesday of each month, including May 21, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Greensburg. Info: 765-629-2720.



Wednesday, May 22

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet May 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.



Wednesday, May 29

Toastmasters

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are held every other Wednesday, including May 29, noon-1 p.m. Info: 934-3462.



Sunday, June 2

Cross Eyed Riders

The Christian Motorcyclists Cross Eyed Riders No. 752 will meet June 2, Hog Rock Cafe, 101 E. Carr St., Milan. Food and fellowship, 1 p.m.; meeting, 2 p.m. Info: 513-218-9707.



Wed., June 5

La Leche League

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



Friday, June 7

Food Giveaway

A Ripley County Food Pantry large food giveaway is June 7, 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Osgood fairgrounds. Persons in need who live in Laughery, Center, Jackson, Johnson and Otter Creek townships are eligible.

Beautification League

Batesville Beautification League  meets the first Friday of the month, including June 7, noon, Sherman House. New members welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.



Wednesday, June 12

Card Party

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



Tuesday, June 18

NARFE

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets the third Tuesday of each month, including June 18, 10 a.m., Ponderosa Steakhouse, Greensburg. Info: 765-629-2720.

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet June 18, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.



Wednesday, June 26

Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet June 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: Carlan Bischoff, 932-5050.









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