AREA HAPPENINGS
Wed., March 10
IVA Board of Directors Meeting
The Indiana Virtual Academy board of directors will meet Wednesday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the Southeastern Career Center, Versailles.
St. Anthony’s
Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Society sponsors a card party the second Wednesday of each month, including March 10, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris.
March 10-19
Tri-County Council Fundraiser
Tri-County Council for Special People is selling gift cards to the Gibson Theatre through Friday, March 19. Each card is good for one admission and a small popcorn. Cost: $5. Info: Karen Addison, 934-4293.
March 10-31
Quilt Display
Batesville Quiltmakers will have a showing of quilts throughout the month of March at the Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Thurs., March 11
Library Happenings
On Thursday, March 11, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the Booked on Thursday Reading Group at 2 p.m. and Magic Tree House Club for grades 1-4 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Family Literacy Night
Susan Crummel, an award-winning picture book author, will speak at a Family Literacy Night for children in grades K-5 and their families Thursday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in Batesville Primary School's media center. Info: Anne Amrhein, aamrhein@batesville. k12.in.us or 934-5701.
Immaculata Club Meets
Oldenburg Academy alumni are invited to the Immaculata Club’s St. Patrick’s pitch-in dinner/Stanley party at Pat Moster’s House Thursday, March 11, at 6 p.m. Info and reservations: Pat Moster, 934-3791.
VFW Auxiliary Meeting
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Info: Alberta Amberger, 934-2186.
Friday, March 12
St. Paul
Fantastic Friday
St. Paul School, New Alsace, will hold a Fantastic Friday open house March 12, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. where visitors can see the school in operation. Info: 812-623-2631 or www.stpauledu.com.
St. Martin’s Fish Fry
There will be a fish fry Friday, March 12, from 4:30-7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Yorkville. Cost: adults, $8; children, $4.
Coaches vs. Cancer
Basketball Night
The Southeastern Indiana YMCA and Margaret Mary Community Hospital host Coaches vs. Cancer Charity Basketball Night Friday, March 12, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Batesville Middle School gym. Athletes from seven area schools plus the YMCA/MMCH comprise the teams. Cost for the four-game event is $5, with children 3 and under free. Proceeds benefit the YMCA and American Cancer Society.
Daughters of Isabella Reservation Deadline
The Daughters of Isabella will gather for the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church Saturday, March 13, followed by a buffet breakfast at the Sherman House. Guests can also attend. Reservations due by Friday, March 12: Marian Gutzwiller, 934-3116.
March 12-13
“Just Another
High School Play”
The Oldenburg Academy production of the comedy “Just Another High School Play” is Friday and Saturday, March 12-13, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets at $7 for adults and $5 for students may be purchased at the door.
“Bye Bye Birdie”
The East Central High School Drama Club will present the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” Friday-Saturday, March 12-13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Cost: adults, $10; students and senior citizens, $7.
Sat., March 13
Large Item Pickup
On Saturday, March 13, 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 containing dried paint only. Refrigerators, air-conditioning units and freezers also will be taken if they have stickers showing chlorofluorocarbons were removed. Info: 933-6100.
Children’s Toy and Clothing Sale
A children’s toy and clothing sale will be held Saturday, March 13, from 8 a.m.-noon at Sunman Elementary School. The People At Work for Students craft bazaar will also be held from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Info: Julie Dudley, 812-623-6010.
Dance
St. Michael’s School, Brookville, Parent Teacher Organization is sponsoring an over 21 St. Patrick’s Day Dance with music by Matrix Saturday, March 13, from 8 p.m.-midnight in the parish hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Cash bar. Info: 765-647-5298.
March 13-14
Baseball and
Softball Clinics
Batesville Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball/Softball League two-hour clinics are at Bee Active Gym School: girls softball, March 13, 10 and under, 1:30 p.m., 16 and under, 3:30; boys baseball, March 14, 7-8, 12:30 p.m., 9-12, 2:30. Players should bring their gloves. Info: Mike Robertson, 933-5444.
Sunday, March 14
Smorgasbord Breakfast
Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg, is having a smorgasbord breakfast in their cafeteria Sunday, March 14, from 7 a.m.-noon. Proceeds benefit religious education programs.
Morris Firemen’s Breakfast
Morris Volunteer Firemen will host a breakfast at Schad Hall, Morris, Sunday, March 14, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Freewill offering. Proceeds go toward fire equipment.
Whole Hog Sausage and Pancake Breakfast
Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 405 U.S. 52, Cedar Grove, will hold their annual pancake/sausage breakfast Sunday, March 14, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the school behind the church. Freewill offering.
OFC Program
Coffee Talk: Intimacy with Jesus will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Sunday, March 14, from 10:45 a.m.-noon. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Super Sunday Bingo
St. Louis Super Sunday Bingo with $10,000 payout is March 14. Doors open at 11 a.m. Early birds start at 1 p.m. with regular games beginning at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $35, includes all-day play and meal ticket. Info or to make reservations: Sandy Weberding, 934-4929. All proceeds benefit St. Louis School.
Turkey Dinner
North Dearborn American Legion Post 452, New Alsace, will hold their annual turkey dinner with homemade desserts Sunday, March 14, from noon-5 p.m. Info: 812-487-2740 or www.legion post452indiana.org.
Monday, March 15
RAA Theater Committee Meeting
The Rural Alliance for the Arts theater committee will meet Monday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library to discuss the October community play and the summer 2011 musical. Info: Regina Siefert, 934-5213.
Arts Grant
Letters Deadline
Indiana Arts Commission Region 9 grant letters of intent are due March 15 at 5 p.m. Info: Jeff Kuehl, 812-376-2535 or jkuehl@artsincolumbus.org.
March 15-16
Batesville Singers
Dinner Show
The Batesville High School Batesville Singers show choir dinner show is Monday and Tuesday, March 15-16, at the Batesville Knights of Columbus Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. To reserve tickets: Batesville High School Choral Department, 934-4384.
Tuesday, March 16
Library Happenings
On Tuesday, March 16, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a children’s room drop-in St. Patrick’s Day Craft throughout the day and a beginning Internet class at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Technology Fair
The CREATE Technology Fair is Tuesday, March 16, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Batesville Middle School gym. Students in grades K-12 from the Batesville Community School Corp., Oldenburg Academy and St. Louis School participate. Door prizes.
“Souper Tuesday” Supper
Franklin County Democrats will hold a “Souper Tuesday” soup and dessert supper March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Senior Center, Brookville. Meet the candidates for the upcoming election.
Order of the
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668.
Wed., March 17
Library Happenings
On Wednesday, March 17, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor “Twitter for Dummies” from 8:30-10:30 a.m., a Tween Wii Party for grades 4-6, from 2-3:30 p.m. and “Wii Want to Play During Spring Break for grades 6-12 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Thursday, March 18
Library Happenings
On Thursday, March 18, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the family movie “The Princess and the Frog” at 10 a.m., “Crazy for Crafts! Teen Program” for grades 6-12 from 1-3 p.m. and the classic movie “Sabrina” at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Soup Supper
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Osgood, will host a soup supper Thursday, March 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Freewill offering.
March 18-19
Batesville Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Thursday, March 18 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for Sew Days where they will make wee quilts at Batesville Memorial Public Library Info: Rosemary Rudolf, 934-0201.
Friday, March 19
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the teen movie “Cirque du Freak the Vampire’s Assistant” for grades 6-12 Friday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
St. Martin’s Fish Fry
There will be a fish fry Friday, March 19, from 4:30-7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Yorkville. Cost: adults, $8; children, $4.
Grand Opening
The Franklin County Democratic Party will have a grand opening of their headquarters at 700 Main St., Brookville, Friday, March 19, at 5 p.m. Meet the candidates.
Fri.-Sun., March 19-21
Home & Garden Show
The Franklin County Home & Garden Show with the theme “Going Green” is slated for Friday, March 19, from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, March 20-21, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Franklin County Government Center, 1010 Franklin Ave., Brookville. Admission is $3 with children under 16 free.
Saturday, March 20
Turtle Soup Sale
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, will have a turtle soup sale Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m.-noon. Info and preorders: 932-0410.
VFW Auxiliary Dinner
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies Auxiliary spring fling meat loaf and pork loin dinner is Saturday, March 20, from 4-8 p.m. at the VFW. $8 for adults, $4 for children. Info: Alberta Amberger, 934-2186.
Elm Grove Easter Egg Hunt
Elm Grove Baptist Church, 19290 Haytown Road, Metamora, will hold their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 20, at 4 p.m.
Spaghetti Dinner
A St. Patrick’s Day spaghetti dinner, sponsored by St. Anne’s Ladies Society of St. Anthony Parish, Morris, will be held Saturday, March 20, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Schad Hall, Morris. Freewill offering.
Bowling Fundraiser
The East Central High School AfterProm Committee will hold a bowling fundraiser for adults Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $15 each; $20 a couple, includes three games, shoes, snacks. Info or tickets: Kim Dunn, 513-607-8871.
March 20-21
Mock Turtle Soup Sale
St. Louis Youth Mission Team is holding a mock turtle soup sale Saturday, March 20, from 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, March 21, from 7 a.m.-noon in the Activity Center. Cost: $3 per quart. Proceeds go toward the group’s mission trip. Info: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.
Sunday, March 21
Gibault Breakfast
Batesville Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Gibault Breakfast at their hall March 21, from 7-11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Gibault School for boys and girls. Info: 934-2729.
Euchre Card Party
North Dearborn American Legion Post 452, New Alsace, will host a euchre card party Sunday, Feb. 21. Sign-up at noon. Tournament at 1 p.m. Cost: $5. Cash prizes. Info: 812-637-0644 or www.legionpost452indiana.org.
Monday, March 22
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor the adult craft of making a mail organizer Monday, March 22, at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Thursday, March 25
Library Happenings
On Thursday, March 25, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor an Intermediate Internet class at 6 p.m. and Emily Ann Thompson in concert from 7-8 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Friday, March 26
St. Martin’s Fish Fry
There will be a fish fry Friday, March 26, from 4:30-7 p.m. at St. Martin’s Church Hall, Yorkville. Cost: adults, $8; children, $4.
Saturday, March 27
OFC Program
“Parenthood: Living the Sacraments at Home” will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Saturday, March 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $15. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a children’s room drop-in Easter craft Saturday, March 27. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Monday, March 29
Ladies Only Event
On Monday, March 29, Ripley County Relay for Life Sunman Walking Warriors will host dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the movie “It’s Complicated” at 7 p.m. at the Gibson Theater. Cost: $20. Limited seating. Tickets available at Sunman FCN Bank.
Wed. March 31
Library Computer Course
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host a Microsoft Publisher class Wednesday, March 31, at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Live Y’ers Signup Deadline
Live Y’ers, organized by Southeastern Indiana YMCA for persons 50 and over, will travel to Jungle Jim’s for a cooking demonstration and lunch Wednesday, April 7. Cost: $50, plus transportation $10/$15. Signup deadline is Wednesday, March 31: Cathy Sullivan, 934-6006.
Thursday, April 1
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 2
Batesville Beautification League
Batesville Beautification League meets the first Friday of the month, including April, at noon at the Sherman House. New members always are welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.
Saturday, April 3
Masonic Lodge Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve their monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, April 3, from 6-10 a.m. The minimum donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Sunday, April 4
Easter Ecumenical Service
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, will host “Three Days,” an Easter musical featuring over 80 participants from more than 18 area churches, Sunday, April 4, at 6 a.m. and Sunday, April 11, at 7 p.m.
April 5-12
YMCA Registration
Registration for Southeastern Indiana Spring II session programs begins Monday, April 5, for members and Thursday, April 8, for potential members. Programs begin Monday, April 12. Info: www.siymca.org or 934-6006.
Tuesday, April 6
Napoleon Community Senior Club
The Napoleon Community Senior Club will meet Tuesday, April 6, at the Napoleon Community Center. Attendees should bring a covered dish and own table service for supper at 6 p.m. All seniors welcome.
ECHS AfterProm Meeting
The East Central High School AfterProm Committee will meet Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the ECHS cafeteria. Info: Kim Dunn, 513-607-8871.
Wednesday, April 7
Columbus Star Quilters
The Columbus Star Quilters will meet Wednesday, April 7, at the Masonic Temple at Rocky Ford and Taylor roads at 9:30 a.m. Info: Kate O’Halloran, 812-375-1127.
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Wednesday, April 7, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Friends of the BMPL
The Friends of the Batesville Memorial Public Library will meet Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the BMPL meeting room.
St. Louis/Knights of St. John Auxiliary
The St. Louis/Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home Wednesday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.
Thursday, April 8
Nonprofits Workshop
The Indiana Arts Commission Region 9 Knowledge for Nonprofits I workshop addresses how to manage volunteers at a large-scale event and generational differences among volunteers April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Batesville library. Info: Jeff Kuehl, 812-376-2535 or jkuehl@artsincolumbus.org.
VFW Auxiliary Meeting
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Info: Alberta Amberger, 934-2186.
Sunday, April 11
Project T3 Coin Paddle Auction and Raffle
The Totes for Tots and Teens Coin Paddle Auction and Raffle is Sunday, April 11, at the Sherman House. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., and auction begins at 3:30. Cost: $15, includes lunch and one paddle. Proceeds will provide local foster children with a tote bag and personal items. Info: 934-2585.
Easter Ecumenical Service
St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, will host “Three Days,” an Easter musical featuring over 80 participants from more than 18 area churches, Sunday, April 11, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13
BMS PTSO Meeting
All interested parents are invited to a Batesville Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization meeting Tuesday, April 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at BMS.
Batesville Jaycees
Batesville Jaycees meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, including April 13, at 7 p.m. Info: Angie Weberding, 812-212-7063. Also, April 27.
Wed., April 14
IVA Board of Directors Meeting
The Indiana Virtual Academy board of directors will meet Wednesday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the Southeastern Career Center, Versailles.
St. Anthony’s Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Society sponsors a card party the second Wednesday of each month, including April 14, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris.
Saturday, April 17
Craft Show and Rummage Sale
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Morris, will hold their third annual spring craft show and rummage sale Saturday, April 17, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Schad Hall, Morris. Proceeds support Catholic education.
Sunday, April 18
JCDCSF Fundraiser
The Jac-Cen-Del Community Scholarship Foundation is holding a live comedy performance fundraiser, featuring Andrew Beever and Smarty Pants Theater Co. Sunday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Damm Theatre, Osgood. Cost: $10. Tickets available at Jac-Cen-Del High School and Napoleon State Bank.
Tuesday, April 20
BAHS Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library.
ECHS AfterProm Meeting
The East Central High School AfterProm Committee will meet Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the ECHS cafeteria. Info: Kim Dunn, 513-607-8871.
Order of the
Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668.
Wed., April 28
Batesville Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Wednesday, April 28, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: Rosemary Rudolf, 934-0201.
Saturday, May 1
Masonic Lodge Breakfast
Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve their monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, May 1, from 6-10 a.m. The minimum donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Takeout orders: 934-3144.
Tuesday, May 4
Napoleon Community Senior Club
The Napoleon Community Senior Club will meet Tuesday, May 4, at the Napoleon Community Center. Attendees should bring a covered dish and own table service for supper at 6 p.m. All seniors welcome.
Wednesday, May 5
Columbus Star Quilters
The Columbus Star Quilters will meet Wednesday, May 5, at the Masonic Temple at Rocky Ford and Taylor roads at 9:30 a.m. Info: Kate O’Halloran, 812-375-1127.
La Leche League
La Leche League of Sunman, a breast-feeding support group, will meet Wednesday, May 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Dr. Suzanne Martini’s office, Sunman. Expectant and breast-feeding moms welcome. Info: 812-654-2593.
Friends of the BMPL
The Friends of the Batesville Memorial Public Library will meet Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. in the BMPL meeting room.
St. Louis/Knights of St. John Auxiliary
The St. Louis/Knights of St. John ladies auxiliary will meet at the Knights home Wednesday, May 5, at 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.
Thursday, May 6
Nonprofits Workshop
The Indiana Arts Commission Region 9 Knowledge for Nonprofits II workshop addresses fundraising for nonprofits in these economic times May 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the Batesville library annex. Info: Jeff Kuehl, 812-376-2535 or jkuehl@artsincolumbus.org.
Masonic Meeting
Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 7
Batesville Beautification League
Batesville Beautification League meets the first Friday of the month, including May 7, at noon at the Sherman House. New members always are welcome. Info: Judy Schath, 934-3234.
Tuesday, May 11
Civil War
Photography Lecture
Charles Shepherd of the Fort Wayne Art Museum will present lectures on the opening and closing nights of a Civil War photography exhibit at the Batesville library May 11 and May 27 at 7 p.m.
Batesville Jaycees
Batesville Jaycees meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, including May 11, at 7 p.m. Info: Angie Weberding, 812-212-7063. Also, May 25.
Wednesday, May 12
Social Security Information
A Social Security representative will be at Batesville Memorial Public Library Wednesday, May 12, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to answer questions. First come, first served. Info: 812-265-6424.
IVA Board of Directors Meeting
The Indiana Virtual Academy board of directors will meet Wednesday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m. at the Southeastern Career Center, Versailles.
St. Anthony’s Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Society sponsors a card party the second Wednesday of each month, including May 12, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris.
Thursday, May 13
VFW Auxiliary Meeting
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Info: Alberta Amberger, 934-2186.
Tuesday, May 18
Order of the Eastern Star
The Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668.
Wednesday, May 26
Batesville Quiltmakers
Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Wednesday, May 26, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Crossroads, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Info: Rosemary Rudolf, 934-0201.
Thursday, May 27
Civil War
Photography Lecture
Charles Shepherd of the Fort Wayne Art Museum will present a lecture on the closing night of a Civil War photography exhibit at the Batesville library May 27 at 7 p.m.
