WEEKLY HAPPENINGS

Adult Literacy

Adult literacy help is given at Batesville Memorial Public Library Thursdays from 6 p.m. to closing.

For more information: 933-0846



Batesville Farmers’ Market

The Batesville Farmers’ Market is open each Saturday starting at 8 a.m. until produce sells out at the parking lot on George Street between Sycamore and Main streets.

For more information: Patty Reding, 812-663-9546



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 to 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 to 1 p.m. at the Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room.

For more information: Joe Sikora, 933-5005



Brookville Farmers’ Market

The Brookville Farmers’ Market is open each Friday from 3:30-7 p.m. at the south end of Main Street on the west side of the road.

For more information: 765-914-3104



Celebrate Recovery

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

For more information: crbatesville@yahoo.com



Citizens Input Committee Meeting

The Franklin County Citizens Input Committee for Zoning Reform meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Franklin County Government Center, Brookville.

For more information: Dave White, 765-647-5360



Eagles Auxiliary Dinner

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

For more information: 934-3610



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: Mike Montini, 932-3192



Knights of Columbus Dinner

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

For more information: 934-2729

Relationship Group – Safe Passage

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

For more information: 933-1990



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.



Sunman American Legion Post 337 Bingo

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

For more information: George Ertzinger, 623-2719



Veterans of Foreign Wars Dinner

The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars post home offers dinners each Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. for members and guests.

For more information: 934-4109





Area Happenings



Wednesday, July 1

Columbus Star Quilters

The Columbus Star Quilters will meet Wednesday, July 1, at the Masonic Temple at Rocky Ford and Taylor roads at 9:30 a.m. for a service project for members of the armed forces stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Info: Kate O’Halloran, 812-375-1127.

La Leche League

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

Jac-Cen-Del Facility Needs Meeting

Public input is needed when Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corp. officials discuss future facility needs Wednesday, July 1, at 6 p.m. in the junior/senior high school cafeteria in Osgood.

Friends of the BMPL

The Friends of the Batesville Memorial Public Library will meet Wednesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. in the BMPL meeting room.

Red Hat Belles Reservation Deadline

The Red Hat Belles of Batesville will have their annual family picnic at Liberty Park Wednesday, July 8, at noon. Attendees should bring a covered dish with serving spoon and table service. Chicken and drinks provided. Reservations due by Wednesday, July 1: Eleen Weisenbach, 934-3484.



Thursday, July 2

Coffee Social at Napoleon

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, will have its monthly coffee social Thursday, July 2. Serving starts at 4:30 p.m.

Masonic Meeting

Batesville Free & Accepted Masonic Lodge 668 will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. For rides or info: Al Anness, 933-5468.



Friday, July 3

Batesville Beautification League

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

Babe Ruth Tournament

The Batesville Babe Ruth League will host the 12-year-old district tournament at Batesville High School for four teams beginning Friday, July 3. Info or to volunteer: Linda Casablanca, 212-0648.

Fireworks

Hillcrest Country Club will offer a fireworks display to members Friday, July 3, at dusk. The community may watch from public areas.



Fri.-Sat., July 3-4

Garage Sale

A garage sale sponsored by the Grateful Families Fund, a group of families whose children have benefitted from the Lilly Scholarships through the Ripley County Community Foundation, will be held Friday, July 3, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 4, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6387 E. State Road 46, Morris. All proceeds will be placed in a fund to continue to allocate scholarships.



Saturday, July 4

Masonic Lodge Breakfast

Batesville Masonic Lodge 668 will serve their monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 10 a.m. The minimum donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children 6-12. Takeout orders: 934-3144.

4 on the 4th

On Saturday, July 4, Batesville Christian Church members will host 4 on the 4th, a four-mile road race to raise money for the Batesville Area Ministerial Association Food Pantry. The 8:30 a.m. event begins and ends at the church at 1294 Columbus Ave. The entry fee is $15. Registrations forms are available at www.batesvillechristianchurch.org or persons can register that day between 7:15 and 8:15 a.m.

Fireworks 5K Run/Walk

The Fireworks 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, July 4, at Glen Miller Park, Richmond. Registration is at 8 a.m. Race begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $17 in advance; $22 day of race. All participants receive Saucony gear. All proceeds benefit American Legion Post 65. Info or to register: Dave Snow, 765-962-6533 or g1013.com.

Parade and

Legion Day

A noon Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271 Independence Day parade precedes the traditional July 4 Legion Day at Liberty Park. The Batesville route: east on West Pearl Street, south on Main Street, east on Catherine Street and south on Park Avenue to the park pavilion. Adult games include a raffle and pull tabs. On the menu are brats and metts, pulled pork sandwich plates from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., then chicken and roast beef dinners.

Metamora Celebration

The Metamora Fourth of July Celebration, sponsored by the Merchants Association of Metamora, is Saturday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Firemen’s festival all day. Fireworks at dusk. Info: 765-647-2109 or mail@metamoraindiana.com.

Fireworks Night

The Ripley County Chamber Fireworks Night is Friday, July 3, at Ripley County Fairgrounds Park, Osgood. Opening at noon are booths containing antiques, crafts, food and flea market items. Several jumping inflatables, live bands and fireworks at dark are offered. Nonwinged sprint, midget and mini-sprint cars begin racing at 7:30 p.m. at the grandstands.

Fireworks

Fireworks will be shot off at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Versailles State Park. There will be free admission at the gate from 8 to 10 p.m. Freewill offerings will be collected.



Monday, July 6

Daughters of

Isabella Picnic

The Daughters of Isabella picnic is Monday, July 6, at 6 p.m. at Liberty Park Shelter No. 1. Members should bring a covered dish and wear red, white and blue.

Officers will be installed.

Operation Space VBS

Church on the Rock will host Operation Space Vacation Bible School Monday-Friday, July 6-10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for ages 4-11. Info: 934-5192.



July 6-9

OA Boys Basketball Youth Camp

Oldenburg Academy will host a basketball youth camp Monday-Thursday, July 6-8, at St. Louis Activity Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for boys entering grades 5-8. Cost: $25. Registration flyers available at www.oldenburgacademy.org. Info: Tim Boyle, 934-4440, Ext. 228.

Garage Sale

Items Sought

The public may donate items for the Batesville Area Historical Society Garage Sale July 6-9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new museum, 15 W. George St., which all proceeds will benefit. Info: Lou Voegele, 934-3394.



Tuesday, July 7

Silly Safari Show

Participants in the Batesville Memorial Public Library summer reading program can attend the Silly Safari Show Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Registration required: 934-4706.

Library Happenings

The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Circle S Ranch Animal Show Tuesday, July 7, at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Napoleon Senior Club

The Napoleon Community Senior Club will meet Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 8

IVA Board of Directors Meeting

The Indiana Virtual Academy board of directors will meet Wednesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the Southeastern Career Center, Versailles.

St. Anthony’s Card Party

The St. Anne’s Ladies Society, will sponsor a card party Wednesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris.

Blood Drive

Tyson United Methodist Church, Versailles, will host a blood drive Wednesday, July 8, from 3 to 7 p.m. Info or to schedule an appointment: 800-448-3543.

Genealogical Society Meeting

The Tri-County Genealogical Society meeting is Wednesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at the Batesville Memorial Public Library.

SEIinvests.com

SEIinvests.com, a nonprofit professional association for those interested in real estate or real estate investing, will meet Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. at 131 E. Main St., Greensburg. Info: 812-716-2188 or www.SEIinvests.com.





Thursday, July 9

Library Computer Course

Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host an Online Job Seekers Computer Workshop Thursday, July 9, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Batesville Lions Club

Batesville Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, including July 9 and 23 at the Sherman House at 6:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Info: Ted Hartshorn, 934-2636.

Babe Ruth Tournament

The Batesville Babe Ruth League will host the 14-year-old district tournament at Batesville High School for seven teams beginning Thursday, July 9. Info or to volunteer: Linda casablanca, 212-0648.



Friday, July 10

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 or merippe@ nalu.net.



Fri.-Sat., July 10-11

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.



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.



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.

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: 932-5149.



Monday, July 13

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 or at www.franklincountyindiana.com. 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.



Wednesday, 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 or smuncy@skip4kids.org.



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.



Thu.-Sat., 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.



Saturday, July 18

“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 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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.



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.

BAHS Meeting

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



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.



Saturday, July 25

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.



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.



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.