The Herald-Tribune
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Friday, Aug. 17
Organ Recital
An organ recital featuring Terry Jankowski, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monroe, Mich., music director, will be held Aug. 17, 2 p.m., Sisters of St. Francis Chapel, Oldenburg. Freewill donations accepted.
Brookville
After Hours
Brookville After Hours and Music on Main Aug. 17, 6-8 p.m., offers the United Way of Franklin County’s A-Main-Zing Race; Whitewater Canal Trail open house with brats and metts; music of Richard Scott, Dean Phelps and Pump 18; and free wine tastings at Tebbe’s Liquor.
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.
Ribeye Steak Dinner
Batesville Knights of St. John will host a ribeye steak dinner Aug. 18, 5-8 p.m. Cost: adults, $10; children under 12, $7.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Teen Movie Night – “The Hunger Games,” 6:30 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Church Homecoming
The Elm Grove Baptist Church, 19290 Haytown Road, Metamora, homecoming is Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship; noon, meal; 1 p.m., speaker Bobby Cox and singing. Info: Pastor Randy Edwards, 765-647-5328.
Kathy Wurtz Back Benefit
The Kathy Wurtz Back Golf Tournament with a four-person team scramble is Aug. 19, 8 a.m., Brookhill Golf Course. Cost: $55 per person includes dinner at Batesville Knights of Columbus. Other events at K of C hall: cornhole tournament, 1 p.m., $10 per person; all-you-can-eat chicken dinner, adults, $10 and kids 6 and under, $5; silent auction, raffle, entertainment. All proceeds go toward medical expenses for a kidney transplant. Info and registration for games: Marcy Wurtz, 934-5242.
Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk: The Associate Relationship will be presented Aug. 19, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Oldenburg Academy dining room. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Ice Cream Social
The Delaware United Methodist Church Women’s Group will hold an ice cream social Aug. 19, 4-6 p.m. Also, hot dogs, barbecue, pies.
Monday, Aug. 20
Right to Life
Southeastern Indiana Right to Life will meet Aug. 20, 7 p.m., Versailles Church of Christ, Jarvis Drive.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor One-on-One Computer Time Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
Cub Scouts
Recruitment Night
The Join Scouts Recruitment Night is Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m., Batesville Primary School cafeteria. Boys in grades 1-5 are welcome to join. Info or if unable to attend: Amy McKell, 812-212-9137 or amy@agpro.net.
BAHS Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
BMPL Trustees
The Batesville Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 22, 5 p.m.
Voices for Children
A meeting about Southeastern Indiana Voices for Children and becoming a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children is Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info: www.SEIvoices.com, 812-599-2630 or seivoices@cinergymetro.net.
Thursday, Aug. 23
Secular Franciscans
The Secular Franciscans, a fraternity for lay people who want to follow the rule of life of St. Francis, will meet Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, Father Rudolf Room.
Friday, Aug. 24
School Board Candidates
Aug. 24, noon, is the last day to file information to be a school board candidate for the Nov. 6 election. Candidates for Batesville, South Ripley, Milan and Jac-Cen-Del districts must file in the Ripley County clerk’s office, Versailles. Info: 812-689-6115. Candidates for the Franklin County and Union County/ College Corner districts 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
Health and
Safety Day
The free Batesville Memorial Public Library Kids Health and Safety Day suggested for ages pre-kindergarten to third grade is Aug. 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., library parking lot.
Chicken Dinner
The St. Paul United Methodist Church chicken dinner is Aug. 25, 4-7 p.m., church park shelter, Sunman. Cost $8. Homemade ice cream extra.
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
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Men’s Auxiliary will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast Aug. 26, 7 a.m.-noon. Goetta will also be sold in two-pound containers for $5.
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.
Retirement
Open House
A retirement open house and 90th birthday party for longtime Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce executive director Lois Clark is Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m., Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 E. 8th St.
Monday, Aug. 27
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Read It and Eat! Teen Book Club - “Umwind” 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.
RAA Meeting
The Rural Alliance for the Arts annual meeting is Aug. 28, 7 p.m., Batesville Memorial Public Library. 2012-13 season preview, awards presentations, election of board members.
Support Group
A support group for individuals and/or family members to receive mutual support, education, advocacy and service regarding mental health issues meets the last Tuesday of the month, including Aug. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, OB conference room. Confidentially honored. Info: Linda Ricke, 812-663-6370.
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.
Car Wash
The Batesville High School volleyball program freewill donation car wash is Sept. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Batesville McDonald’s. Proceeds go to the Side Out Foundation for breast cancer research and awareness.
Monday, Sept. 3
Labor Day Festival
The St. Anthony Labor Day Festival with chicken and roast beef dinners is Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., church dining hall. Crafts, games, raffle, booths. Dinners cost $10, adults; $5, children. Carryouts.
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.
D of I
The Daughters of Isabella will meet Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Batesville Knights of Columbus hall.
Good Grief
Support Group
The next eight-week session of the free Dearborn County Hospital Home Health and Hospice Good Grief Support Group starts Sept. 6, 12:30-2 p.m., 370 Bielby Road, Lawrenceburg. Advance registration by Sept. 4 required: 800-676-5428.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 8
Twilight Time Again!
It's Twilight Time Again! Sept. 8, 5-9 p.m., Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, Metamora, features a catered buffet dinner at Grist Mill Park, live music, a horse-drawn carriage ride and canal boat cruise. Cost: $35. Reservations required: www.indianamuseum. org/whitewater. Info: Joanne Williams,765-647-6512.
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.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
Support Group
A support group for individuals and/or family members to receive mutual support, education, advocacy and service regarding mental health issues meets the last Tuesday of the month, including Sept. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, OB conference room. Confidentially honored. Info: Linda Ricke, 812-663-6370.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
Scrapbooking
The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP: 934-3154.
Napoleon
Senior Club
The Napoleon Senior Club meets Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Oct. 3, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Thursday, Oct. 4
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Oct. 4, 7 p.m.
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 5-6
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is Oct. 5-6, St. Joseph American Legion Post 464, St. Leon. Friday, 5-8 p.m., fish fry, karaoke; Saturday, 4 p.m., chicken dinners; 5:30 p.m., grilled pork chop dinners; 6:45 p.m., pie auction; both days, games, food, music. All proceeds go to fund American Legion programs and community activities.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Masonic Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Oct. 6, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
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.
Sunday, Oct. 7
Holy Family Festival
The Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, festival is Oct. 7. Chicken and roast beef dinners, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: adults, $10; children, $6. Evening meal, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; lunch stand, raffles, games.
CROP Walk
The Ripley County CROP Walk to aid the hungry is Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville. Info: www. cropwalk.org. To receive a registration packet: the Rev. Juanita Wallpe, 934-3497.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party Oct. 10, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Oct. 11, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Support Group
A support group for individuals and/or family members to receive mutual support, education, advocacy and service regarding mental health issues meets the last Tuesday of the month, including Oct. 30, 7-8:30 p.m., Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, OB conference room. Confidentially honored. Info: Linda Ricke, 812-663-6370.
Thursday, Nov. 1
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3
Masonic Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Nov. 3, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Scrapbooking
The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including Nov. 6, 6 p.m., Church on the Rock. Participants should bring their own supplies. RSVP: 934-3154.
Napoleon
Senior Club
The Napoleon Senior Club meets Nov. 6, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Nov. 7, 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 Nov. 7, 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.
Thursday, Nov. 8
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Nov. 8, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party Nov. 14, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
Support Group
A support group for individuals and/or family members to receive mutual support, education, advocacy and service regarding mental health issues meets the last Tuesday of the month, including Nov. 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Decatur County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, OB conference room. Confidentially honored. Info: Linda Ricke, 812-663-6370.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Masonic Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve a monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Dec. 1, 6-10 a.m. Minimum donation: adults, $5; children 6-12, $3; under 6, free. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Scrapbooking
The Sassy Scrappers scrapbooking group for ladies 12 and older meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, including Dec. 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 Dec. 4, 6 p.m., Napoleon Community Center. Bring a covered dish and table service. Info: Jean Huber, 934-2245.
Wednesday, Dec. 5
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Dec. 5, 5-6 p.m., at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Thursday, Dec. 6
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold its monthly meeting Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Sodality is sponsoring a card party Dec. 12, 1-4:30 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris, lower hall.
Thursday, Dec. 13
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies’ Auxiliary will meet Dec. 13, 7 p.m., post home. Info: Patti Weberding, 934-3644.
