Batesville Herald Tribune, Batesville, Indiana

February 9, 2010

COMMUNITY EVENTS


WEEKLY EVENTS



Batesville Golden Citizens Card Party

Batesville Golden Citizens invite the area’s seniors to a card party in the Memorial Building basement each Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. In addition, the first and fourth Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m.



Batesville Toastmasters Meeting

Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are every Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room.

For more information: Joe Sikora, 933-5005



Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery meets each Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Vineyard Community Church.

For more information: crbatesville@yahoo.com



Eagles Auxiliary Dinner

Batesville Eagles Auxiliary serves dinners each Friday from 5-8 p.m. for members and guests.

For more information: 934-3610



Eagles Bingo

Batesville Eagles Aerie 1130 will host bingo on Wednesdays. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early birds start at 6:30 p.m. with regular games beginning at 7 p.m.



GriefShare

GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, meets Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville.



Kiwanis Club Meeting

Everyone is welcome at a Kiwanis Club of Batesville breakfast meeting each Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at the Sherman House.

For more information: Nelson French,

812-212-3723



Knights of Columbus Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus host Friday meals, serving from 5-8 p.m.

For more information: 934-2729



Overeaters Anonymous Meetings

For those who have a desire to stop eating compulsively, Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Building first floor conference room.

For more information: www.oa.org



Relationship Group – Safe Passage

Group meets weekly in Ripley County to discuss a variety of issues and topics.

For more information: 933-1990



Rotary Club Meeting

Rotary Club of Batesville meets Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. at Randy’s Roadhouse.

For more information: Margie Walke, 934-3418



St. Anthony of Padua Bingo

The St. Anthony of Padua church in Morris, will host bingo each Sunday. Early bird at 7 p.m. and regular bingo at 7:30 p.m.



St. Louis Bingo

Bingo is held at St. Louis School cafeteria on Thursdays. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Early birds start at 7 p.m. with regular games beginning at 7:30 p.m.



Storytime

Children’s storytimes at Batesville Memorial Public Library are Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (registration is required for this time), 11:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Registration is also required for Mother Goose on the Loose, a lap sit storytime for children birth to age 3 with an adult, Mondays at 10 a.m.

For more information: 934-4706



Sunman American Legion Post 337 Bingo

The Sunman American Legion Post 337 will host bingo each Monday of every month. Early bird at 6:30 p.m. and regular bingo at 7 p.m.

For more information: 812-623-2055



VFW Dinners

Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 serves meals on Fridays from 5-8 p.m.

For more information: Connie Schutte,

812-212-2113.





AREA EVENTS



Please submit news for Activities to diane.raver @batesvilleheraldtribune.com. Items for the Tuesday newspaper must be received by noon on Friday and items for the Friday newspaper by noon on Wednesday.



Wed., Feb. 10

Social Security Information

A Social Security representative will be at Batesville Memorial Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 10, 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, Feb. 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 Feb. 10, from 1-4:30 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris.

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor an Introduction to Computers class Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

SDCSC Community Meetings

Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corp. officials will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the financial picture of the districts’ schools Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at East Central High School cafeteria.



Feb. 10-11

BIS Book Fair

Batesville Intermediate School will host a Scholastic Book Fair Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 10-11, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Media Center.



Feb. 10-14

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a romance book sale Wednesday-Sunday, Feb. 10-14. Info: 812-663-2826.



Feb. 10-19

BHS Freshman Fundraiser

The Batesville High School freshman class will be selling “Buy One, Get One” cards, with offers from local merchants, Feb. 10-19. Cost: $5. Proceeds will be used for their junior prom in 2012 and graduation expenses. Info: Rosemary Moton, 934-4384, Ext. 12130.



Thursday, Feb. 11

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor Magic Tree House Club for grades 1-4 Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5:15-6:45 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

VFW Auxiliary Meeting

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Info: Alberta Amberger, 934-2186.



Fri.-Sat., Feb. 12-13

“Love Letters”

Rural Alliance for the Arts will present a Valentine’s dinner theater with the play “Love Letters” Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13, at the Sherman House. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the play. Cost: $25. Info or tickets: 934-1000.

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor “Pamper Yourself,” an all-girl lockin Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.-Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7 a.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.



Saturday, Feb. 13

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a children’s room drop-in Valentine’s Day craft Saturday, Feb. 13. Info: 812-663-2826.

OFC Program

“Five Love Languages: How Would I Like to Receive Love?” will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Saturday, Feb. 13, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $35 includes lunch. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Free Throw Extravaganza

Southeastern Indiana YMCA will hold its annual Free Throw Extravaganza for children in grades K-6 Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. in the gymnasium. Info: Trent Freyer, 934-6006. Free to all.

Library Membership Drive

A Friends of Batesville Memorial Public Library membership drive takes place Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the lobby. Persons may join, make donations and enjoy refreshments.

Polar Plunge

Freezin’ for a Reason, Indiana Special Olympics Area 9 Polar Plunge, is Saturday, Feb. 13, at Versailles State Park boat dock at 1 p.m. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Splash Bash follows the plunge at South Ripley Elementary School. Cost: plungers, free; spectators, $5. Info: Greg Townsend, 812-584-6861.

St. Valentine Dance

St. Anne’s Ladies Society will host a St. Valentine’s Dance Saturday, Feb. 13, from 7:30-11:30 p.m. with music by CRB at St. Anthony of Padua, Morris. Bring your own beverages. Cost: $10 in advance or $15 per person or $25 per couple at the door. Silent auction. Info or tickets: CeCe Doll, 812-623-0157.



Sunday, Feb. 14

Sweetheart Breakfast

Batesville Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary No. 11 will sponsor a breakfast Sunday, Feb. 14, from 7 a.m.-noon at the Knights home, 111 Vine St. Freewill offering.

Valentine Breakfast

St. Nicholas Ladies Society will host a valentine breakfast Sunday, Feb. 14, from 7:30 a.m.-noon at St. Nicholas Church hall, Sunman. Freewill offering.

Chicken Dinner

The Kenneth L. Diver American Legion Post 337, Sunman, will hold a chicken dinner Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: children 10 and under: $5; adults and children 11 and up: $9.

Stillboard Shoot

Batesville Sons of the American Legion will host a stillboard shoot Sunday, Feb. 14, starting at noon at Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271. Meat and money shoots. Proceeds help benefit the legion.

Euchre Card Party

North Dearborn American Legion Post 452, New Alsace, will host a euchre card party Sunday, Feb. 14. Sign-up at noon. Tournament at 1 p.m. Cost: $5. Cash prizes. Info: 812-637-0644 or www.legionpost452indiana.org.

Pro-life Bowl and Spaghetti Dinner

Batesville Knights of Columbus pro-life scotch doubles bowl and spaghetti dinner is Sunday, Feb. 14. Bowling shifts are 1 and 3 p.m. at East Bowl. Dinner starts at 4 p.m. at the K of C clubroom. Cost: $20 per couple. Dinner only is freewill offering. Families welcome. Reservations: 934-4054.

St. Valentine’s Banquet

Church on the Rock will host a St. Valentine’s Banquet featuring a talk by Czech Republic missionaries Sunday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. Info: 934-5192.



Monday, Feb. 15

VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 men’s auxiliary will meet Monday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. at the post home.



Feb. 15-22

YMCA Registration

Registration for Southeastern Indiana YMCA Spring I session programs begins Feb. 15 for members and Feb. 18 for potential members. Programs begin Feb. 22. Info: 934-6006 or www.siymca.org.



Tuesday, Feb. 16

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Chinese New Year Program for grades 1-5 Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

BAHS Meeting

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

Euchre Party

Batesville Knights of St. John Commandery No. 243 will sponsor a euchre party Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Knights home. Info and reservations: Jim Hortemiller, 934-5267.

Order of the

Eastern Star

The Order of the Eastern Star will meet Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668.



Wed., Feb. 17

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a marketing mixer, “Power Prospecting,” Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Fish Fry

The St. Louis School seventh-grade fish fry is Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 4-7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Freewill donations will go toward the eighth-grade 2011 class trip.

Lincoln Day Dinner

The Ripley County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner is Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Batesville Knights of Columbus Hall. U.S. Congressman Mike Pence will speak. Social time, 5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30. For $15 tickets: Ginger Bradford, 812-756-0778.







Ash Wednesday Service

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will hold an Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. Info: 934-4246.



Thursday, Feb. 18

Library Happenings

On Thursday, Feb. 18, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a beginning Internet class at 6 p.m. and “Healthy Eating in the New Year” at 6:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

“Poet’s Cafe”

Children pre-K-grade 5 are invited to a free program hosted by Batesville Memorial Public Library. “Poet’s Cafe,” a puppet show performed by The Wild Good Chase Theater, will be held Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Info: 934-4706.

OFC Program

The Lenten Lecture Series: Called to Conversion will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Thursdays, Feb. 18 and 25 and March 4 and 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per session. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com



Friday, Feb. 19

Primary Filing Deadline

Friday, Feb. 19, at noon is the deadline to file declarations of candidacy for nominations as major party candidates to local offices in the 2010 primary elections in Franklin and Ripley counties. Info: 765-647-5111, Ext. 3, and 812-689-4783, respectively.

Eagle Fire Co.

Fish Fry

Eagle Fire Co., Oldenburg, will host a fish fry Friday, Feb. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at Holy Family Church cafeteria. Cost: adults, $8; children 12 and under, $4.

Cod Fillet Dinner

Sunman Firemen’s Club and Auxiliary will host a breaded cod fillet dinner Friday, Feb. 19, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Sunman American Legion.

Renewable Energy Workshop Registration Deadline

A Renewable Energy Workshop, sponsored by Michaela Farm, Purdue Extension and Indiana Cooperative Development Center, will be held Tuesday, March 2, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. A $40 registration fee is due by Friday, Feb. 19: 933-6437.



Saturday, Feb. 20

Hot Wax Show

The Batesville Knights of Columbus will host the Hot Wax band at the hall Saturday, Feb. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. To reserve $15 tickets: Diane Gehring, 934-2729.

Local Food

Conference Deadline

The Food and Growers Association of Laughery Valley & Environs Journey to Local Sustainable Food Conference is Saturday, Feb. 27, at Batesville Middle School from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost, which includes lunch, is $15 payable at the door. Reservations by Feb. 20: Kathy Cooley, 934-6677.



Sat.-Sun., Feb. 20-21

Mock Turtle Soup Sale

A mock turtle soup sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21, from 7 a.m.-noon at St. Louis Catholic Church Activity Center. Proceeds benefit St. Louis Youth Mission Trip. Info: Mary Jo Wuestefeld, 934-3822.



Sunday, Feb. 21

Knights of St. John Breakfast

Oldenburg Knights of St. John Commandery 220 will hold a breakfast Sunday, Feb. 21, from 7 a.m.-noon in the Holy Family Church cafeteria. Freewill offering. Partial proceeds benefit the special children’s fund.

OFC Program

Coffee Talk: We Are All (Thank God) Prodigal Sons and Daughters will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Sunday, Feb. 21, from 10:45 a.m.-noon Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Stillboard and Trap Shoot

Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Men’s Auxiliary will sponsor a stillboard and trap shoot at Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg, Sunday, Feb. 21, starting at 11 a.m. Prizes: meat and money.

College Goal Sunday

Ivy Tech Community College, 50 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, will host College Goal Sunday, Feb. 21, from 2-4 p.m. Information and assistance will be provided to families applying for financial aid for postsecondary education.Info: 800-992-2076.



Tuesday, Feb. 23

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor “Researching your Family Tree with Ancestry.com” Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Heart Dinner

The Margaret Mary Community Hospital Cardiac Rehab Heart Dinner at the Sherman House is Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 5 p.m. Speakers will discuss congestive heart failure and decreasing sodium intake. Reservations at $5: Ashley Morris, 933-5257.

ECHS AfterProm Meeting

The East Central High School AfterProm Committee will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the ECHS cafeteria. Info: Kim Dunn, 513-607-8871.



Wednesday, Feb. 24

Batesville Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Batesville Memorial Public Library from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for a workshop on landscape quilting. Info: Rosemary Rudolf, 934-0201.

Author Presentation

Dorothy Drummond, author of “Holy Land, Whose Land?: Modern Dilemma, Ancient Roots,” will speak at the Batesville Memorial Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The program is sponsored by Rotary Club of Batesville in celebration of Rotary World Understanding and Peace Week, Feb. 21-27. Info: 934-4706.



Thursday, Feb. 25

Library Happenings

On Thursday, Feb. 25, Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will hold a Microsoft Word class at 10 a.m.; an adult card-making class at 1 p.m.; and “Mortgage Lending 101 and Tips on How to Improve Your Credit Score” at 6:30 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.



Saturday, Feb. 27

Bridal Expo

Sunman American Legion will host a bridal expo Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Chicken Dinner

The Batesville Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner is Saturday, Feb. 27, from 5-8 p.m. at the hall. Carryouts available. Proceeds will be given to St. Anthony Parish to help support its twin parish in Haiti. Info: 934-2729.

ABBAMANIA

Rural Alliance for the Arts will sponsor ABBA-MANIA, a tribute concert of ABBA songs, Saturday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. at Batesville High School auditorium. Cost: $25 and $20, with a $5 discount for RAA members and students. Reserved-seat tickets are available by calling 933-0355. If seats remain, tickets will be sold at the door.

After Hours

Concert Series

Faux Frenchmen, Cincinnati, will perform jazz Saturday, Feb. 27, from 7-9 p.m. during a free Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series show. Info: www.ebatesville.com/library/after.html or 934-4706.



Sunday, Feb. 28

Sporting Clay Shoot

Tri-County Coonhunters will have a sporting clay shoot Sunday, Feb. 28, at Coonhunters Farm. First squad begins at 8 a.m. and the last at 2 p.m. Info: Gerry Harmeyer, 812-852-2124.

Kindergarten Open House

St. Louis Catholic School will host an open house Sunday, Feb. 28, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for incoming kindergarten students for the 2010-11 school year. At that time, parents can sign their child up for registration which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10. Info: 934-3310.

Stillboard and Trap Shoot

Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg, will host a stillboard and trap shoot Sunday, Feb. 28, starting at 11 a.m. Prizes: meat and money.

District Bowling Tournament

Batesville Knights of St. John Commandery No. 243 will host a district bowling tournament Sunday, Feb. 28, at 1 p.m. at Parkside Lanes, Greensburg. Info: 934-2167.

Library Happenings

The movie “In the Woods” will be shown Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1-4 p.m. at Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.



Monday, March 1

St. Nicholas

Kindergarten Registration

The St. Nicholas School, Sunman, kindergarten registration and screening is Monday, March 1, from noon-7 p.m. Children must be 5 by Aug. 1 to be registered. Screenings take about 20 minutes. Families should bring copies of birth certificates and immunization records. To set up an appointment: 812-623-2348.



Tuesday, March 2

Napoleon Community Senior Club

The Napoleon Community Senior Club will meet Tuesday, March 2, at the Napoleon Community Center. Attendees should bring a covered dish and own table service for supper at 6 p.m. All seniors welcome.



Wed., March 3

Columbus Star Quilters

The Columbus Star Quilters will meet Wednesday, March 3, 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, March 3, 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, March 3, 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, March 3, at 7 p.m. Info: Katy Hortemiller, 934-5267.



Thursday, March 4

OFC Program

The Lenten Lecture Series: Called to Conversion will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Thursdays, March 4 and 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per session. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m.



Friday, March 5

Batesville Beautification League

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



Saturday, March 6

Masonic Lodge Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve their monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, March 6, from 6-10 a.m. The minimum donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Takeout orders: 934-3144.



Sunday, March 7

Spud, Soup and Salad

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Huntersville, will host a baked potato, salad bar and soup lunch Sunday, March 7, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the dining room. Freewill offering.



Monday, March 8

OFC Program

Men’s Night at the ’Burg will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Monday, March 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.



Tuesday, March 9

BMS PTSO Meeting

All interested parents are invited to a Batesville Middle School Parent Teacher Student Organization meeting Tuesday, March 9, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at BMS.

ECHS AfterProm Meeting

The East Central High School AfterProm Committee will meet Tuesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the ECHS cafeteria. Info: Kim Dunn, 513-607-8871.



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.



Thursday, March 11

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.



Saturday, March 13

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: Jessica Draude, 812-623-4960.



Sunday, March 14

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.

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.legionpost452indiana.org.



Tuesday, March 16

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.



March 17-18

Batesville Quiltmakers

Batesville Quiltmakers will meet Wednesday-Thursday, March 17-18 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for Sew Days at Batesville Memorial Public Library Info: Rosemary Rudolf, 934-0201.



Saturday, March 20

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.



Sunday, March 21

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.



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.



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.



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

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.



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.



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.



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

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.



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.