Friday, July 10

Eagles Steak Dinner

Batesville Eagles will host a steak dinner Friday, July 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Property Taxes Due

Property taxes in Ripley and Franklin counties will be collected twice in 2009, by July 10 and Nov. 10. The treasurer’s office in the Versailles courthouse will be open extended hours July 6-10 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Ripley County info: 812-689-6352. Franklin County info: 765-647-5121.

SEI Day at the Reds

The Babe Ruth and Cal Ripkin leagues are selling discounted tickets until Friday, July 10, for the Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers game for Southeastern Indiana Day Sunday, July 19, at 1:15 p.m. to raise funds for the new baseball/softball complex. Tickets: Any player or Mary Ellen Rippe, 934-6492.



Fri.-Sat., July 10-11

Sidewalk Sale Days

Sidewalk Sale Days begin at 8 a.m. July 10-11 in Batesville’s downtown, Cross County Plaza, Saratoga Drive and other retail areas.

BAHS Garage Sale

The Batesville Area Historical Society Garage Sale is July 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the vacant lot at the northeast corner of George and Walnut streets. Proceeds benefit its new museum. Info: Lou Voegele, 934-3394.

SummerFest

SummerFest will liven up Batesville’s Village Green July 10-11. Disc jockey Mark Volz will play music both days at 4 p.m. Friday’s schedule: Batesville Music Boosters concession stand, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; fish fry and beer garden opens, pie auction, 5 p.m.; battle of the bands, 7-11 p.m. Saturday’s schedule: smoked pork chop dinners, 5 p.m.; The Late Show classic rock band, 8-11 p.m.



Fri.-Sun., July 10-12

Hoosier Open

The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association Indiana Chapter Hoosier Open is at the Ripley County Fairgrounds Park, Osgood, July 10-12. Friday, 6 p.m., gaming classes, including costume and mystery; Saturday, 9 a.m., riding classes; 6 p.m., grand champions of performance and halter, then extreme cowboy competition. Sunday, 10 a.m., kids’ show. Spectators are admitted free of charge. Info: Jason and Christi Volz, 812-689-7130.

Spiritual Awakening

Elm Grove Baptist Church, Metamora, is hosting international evangelist Wesley Paul Friday-Saturday, July 10-11, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.



Saturday, July 11

Youth Football Registration

Registration for the Batesville Youth Football League is Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Southeastern Indiana YMCA.

CPR Class

Margaret Mary Community Hospital holds a basic CPR class the second Saturday of each month, including July 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Cost: $15. Registration required: 933-5115.

Car Wash

There will be a freewill offering car wash Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McDonald’s parking lot. All proceeds go toward Joe Fortkamp’s Eagle Scout project. Also, July 18.

Morris Firemen’s Festival

The Morris Firemen’s Festival is Saturday, July 11, on St. Anthony Church grounds, Morris. Whole chicken carryouts and games begin at 3 p.m.; chicken and roast beef dinners from 4 to 8; kiddie tractor pull at 6 with registration at 5:30. D.J. music, raffles, refreshments.



Sunday, July 12

Vineyard Community Church Celebration

Batesville Vineyard Community Church is holding their annual service/celebration at Liberty Park Sunday, July 12, at 10:45 a.m. followed by a free lunch and games.

Ripley County Historical Society

The Ripley County Historical Society will meet Sunday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at the Archive Library on the west side of Courthouse Square, Versailles. Susan Walters will present a Civil War program.

Studio Go! VBS

Batesville Christian Church will hold Studio Go! Game Show Week at Vacation Bible School for children entering kindergarten-grade 6 Sunday-Friday, July 12-17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info and to register: 932-5147.



Monday, July 13

Osgood First Baptist Church VBS

Osgood First Baptist Church will have their annual vacation Bible school, “Crocodile Dock,” Monday-Friday, July 13-17, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to grade 8. Info: 812-689-4042.

FARM Meeting

The Farm & Antique Related Machinery Club of Southeastern Indiana meeting is Monday, July 13, at 7 p.m. at Ripley County Fairgrounds.

Humanitarian Award Nomination Deadline

Franklin County Community Foundation is looking for Alfred C. Brown Humanitarian Award nominations, people who benefit the county for the joy of making it a better place to live. Forms are available by calling 765-647-6810 and must be returned by Monday, July 13.



Tuesday, July 14

Democrats Meeting

The Ripley County Democrats will meet Tuesday, July 14, at Friendship Tavern, Friendship. Buffet dinner is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. All Democrats welcome.

Batesville Jaycees

Batesville Jaycees meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, including July 14 and 28 at the Jaycees Clubhouse at 7 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients will meet Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Mary Community Hospital annex. Info: 888-422-2691.

VFW Meeting

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 will meet Tuesday, July 14, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home.



Wed., July 15

Library Computer Course

Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host a beginning Internet Workshop Wednesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Mission Card Party

There will be a Mission Card Party (playing 500) Wednesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. in the Father Rudolph Room at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg.

SKIP

Special Kids, Informed Parents (SKIP) will meet Wednesday, July 15, from 6:30 to 8:20 p.m. at Dearborn County Hospital, Lawrenceburg, second-floor conference center. Info: Sandy Muncy, 812-432-5706.

Franklin County History 101

An introduction to Franklin County’s history will be presented Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Brookville Library. Info: 765-647-4031.



Thursday, July 16

Babe Ruth Tournament

The Batesville Babe Ruth League will host the 13-year-old regional competition at Batesville High School for nine teams beginning Thursday, July 16. Info or to volunteer: Linda Casablanca, 212-0648.



July 16-18

Book Sale

The Friends of the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library Book Sale is Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. (Friends members only); and Friday-Saturday, July 17-18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.



Friday, July 17

Eureka Band Concert

The Batesville Eureka Band will perform a free concert Friday, July 17, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Liberty Park Bandstand. Guests should bring blankets or lawn chairs as seating is limited. Also, July 24 and 31.



Saturday, July 18

Large Item Pickup

On Saturday, July 18, the City of Batesville offers curbside pickup of large items from residents’ homes starting at 5 a.m. Acceptable items include old clothing; furniture, bedsprings and mattresses; old 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 (must be dried paint). Refrigerators, air-conditioning units and freezers also will be taken if they have stickers showing that the chlorofluorocarbons were removed. Info: 933-6100.

Freudenfest Breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 634 will host a breakfast Saturday, July 18, from 6:30 to 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, cafeteria. Freewill donation.

“A Way of At-One-Ment”

“A Way of At-One-Ment, Atonement” will be held Saturday, July 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Info: 933-6437.

Car Wash

There will be a freewill offering car wash Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McDonald’s parking lot. All proceeds go toward Joe Fortkamp’s Eagle Scout project.

Friendship Village Festival

The Friendship Village Festival is Saturday, July 18, at Old Mill Campground, Friendship. Food served beginning at 4 p.m. Pie baking contest, flea market, live music. Info: Scott Stutler, 812-667-4941.



Sunday, July 19

Gospel Concert

Inspiration by Faith will perform at Solid Rock Bible Fellowship, Napoleon, Sunday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Info: www.inspirationbyfaith. com.



Monday, July 20

SDMS Football Practice/Conditioning

Sunman-Dearborn Middle School will begin football conditioning and practice for boys in grades 7-8, with the first practice Monday, July 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. Equipment handout is Wednesday, July 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. An athletic code and physical form must be on file before practicing or receiving equipment. Info: 888-645-5720 and leave a message for the coach if unable to make the first practice.

VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 men’s auxiliary will meet Monday, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home.



July 20-21

Project T3 Backpacks

Totes for Tots and Teens Inc. will be filling backpacks with school supplies Monday-Tuesday, June 20-21, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library Annex. Volunteers welcome. Info: Carrie Wesseler, 933-1519 or ProjectT3@hotmail.com.



July 20-23

OA Youth Soccer Camp

Oldenburg Academy will host a boys and girls youth soccer camp Monday-Thursday, July 20-20, at Bill Gillespie Soccer Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 6-14. Cost: $50. Registration flyers available at www.oldenburgacademy.org. Info: Tim Boyle, 934-4440, Ext. 228.



Tuesday, July 21

Library Computer Course

Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host a Microsoft Word Workshop Tuesday, July 21, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Blood Drive

Hoxworth Blood Center is hosting a blood drive during the Ripley County Fair Tuesday, July 21, from 2 to 8 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, must provide photo identification and should eat a good meal prior to donating. They receive a free hand-dipped ice cream cone and are eligible to win Reds tickets. Info or to schedule an appointment: Mary Schmaltz, 812-654-3949.

BAHS Meeting

The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Tuesday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library



Wednesday, July 22

Retired Teachers Association Meeting

The Ripley County Retired Teachers Association will meet Wednesday, July 22, at 12:30 p.m. at the Osgood Community Center. All active or retired educators, spouses and friends are invited. Persons who would like to attend and have not been contacted may call Andrea Westerfeld, 934-2284.



Thursday, July 23

Secular Franciscans Meeting

The Secular Franciscans will meet Thursday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, in the Father Rudolf Room. Info: 812-623-2917.

Travel and Book Talk

Gary Wintz will present information about his recent trip to Iraqi Kurdistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tibet, Laos and Bhutan Thursday, July 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library. The Rev. Jack Wintz will also talk about his book, “Will I See My Dog in Heaven?”



Friday, July 24

Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Clinic

Margaret Mary Community Hospital will hold a free blood pressure and finger stick blood sugar clinic at the hospital auditorium Friday, July 24, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

Metamora Open Mic Music Night

Metamora Open Mic Music Night is Friday, July 24, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Metamora Lovers Lane Music Stage. Sign up by 6 p.m. Info: www.metamoraindiana. com.

Eureka Band Concert

The Batesville Eureka Band will perform a free concert Friday, July 24, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Liberty Park Bandstand. Guests should bring blankets or lawn chairs as seating is limited. Also, July 31.



Saturday, July 25

Kids Kick Drugs Karate Day

The Kids Kick Drugs Karate Day with Master George Dwenger is Saturday, July 25, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Cost: $3 for members; $6 for potential members.

St. John’s Church Picnic

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, annual picnic is Saturday, July 25, with homemade ice cream, mock turtle soup and roast beef served from 5 to 8 p.m. in the church basement. Games, Eureka Band, pie auction.



Tuesday, July 28

Library Computer Course

Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host an e-mail workshop Tuesday, July 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.



Friday, July 31

Eureka Band Concert

The Batesville Eureka Band will perform a free concert Friday, July 31, from 8 to 9 p.m. at Liberty Park Bandstand. Guests should bring blankets or lawn chairs as seating is limited.



Saturday, Aug. 1

Community Yard Sale

A Community Yard Sale is Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ripley County Fairgrounds Park, Osgood. Proceeds help maintain the park. Info: Julie Brancamp, 812-689-6535.



Fri.-Sat., Aug. 7-8

St. Leon Firemen’s Festival

The St. Leon Firemen’s Festival is Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8. Friday, fish supper from 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, country style chicken supper from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.; games and refreshments both days.



Tuesday, Aug. 11

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Mary Community Hospital annex. Info: 888-422-2691.



Monday, Sept. 7

Historical Society Dinner Meeting Reservation Deadline

“Franklin County Journalism: The Stormy Early Decades” will be presented Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Seminary Museum, Brookville. Refreshments at 6 p.m. Each participant should bring a covered dish and lawn chair. Reservations are due by Sept. 7: Lowell or Pam Beneker, 765-647-7365.



Saturday, Oct. 10

Historical Society Dinner Meeting Reservation Deadline

“Manchester Social Improvement Society,” Whitewater Township’s utopian society of the early 1800s, will be presented Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. at The Hermitage, Brookville. Dinner at 6 p.m. with the free program afterwards. Reservations for the $10 dinner are due by Oct. 10: Martha Shea, 765-647-5182.



Saturday, Oct. 11

Art at the Hermitage

Art at the Hermitage, featuring local artists, regional showcase artists and music on the veranda, is Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 650 E. 8th St., Brookville. Info: Martha Shea, 765-647-5182.



Tuesday, Nov. 10

Property Taxes Due

The second 2009 installment of property taxes in Ripley and Franklin counties is due in treasurer’s offices Nov. 10. Ripley County info: 812-689-6352. Franklin County info: 765-647-5121.