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Saturday, Dec. 12
H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Clinics
The Ripley County Health Department is conducting three H1N1 flu vaccine clinics for the public instead of just priority groups Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Sunman American Legion Hall; Milan Middle School; and the department itself in the county annex, 102 W. First North St., Versailles.
CPR Class
Margaret Mary Community Hospital holds a basic CPR class Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room. Cost: $15. Registration required: 933-5115.
OFC Program
“Reflecting the Light: Advent Day of Retreat” will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $40, includes lunch. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Christmas for
the Birds
Christmas for the Birds is Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Lake Santee Community Room. Kids accompanied by adults may make winter feeding treats for birds. Materials and refreshments are provided by Friends of Wildlife at Lake Santee. Info: Charm Seright, 812-663-5465.
Sale at Library
Friends of Batesville Memorial Public Library will sell Christmas cookies, hot chocolate and holiday-oriented books, magazines and movies in the library lobby Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the library.
Visits With Santa
Children may visit Santa in his downtown village square workshop on two Saturdays: Dec. 12 from noon-2 p.m. and Dec. 19 from 10 a.m.-noon.
Live Nativity
The St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Morris, Live Nativity is Saturday, Dec. 12, from 4-9 p.m. on the grounds and inside the parish hall, with live music at both places. Free refreshments.
Eagles Dance
Batesville Eagles Aerie 1130 will host a dance with music by Southbound Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Dec. 12-13
Model Train Display
Doug Evans will have his model trains on display at Batesville Memorial Public Library Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Holiday Tour
A decorated church, store and four homes are on a holiday tour sponsored by the Brookville/Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1-4 p.m. $5 tickets are available that day at The Gallery, 700 Main St.
OFC Programs
Two programs will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Sunday, Dec. 13. “Coffee Talk: Open Home-Open Heart” is from 10:45 a.m.-noon. Cost: Freewill offering. Winter Evensong, an interfaith prayer service, is from 4-5 p.m. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Stillboard and
Trap Shoot
Batesville Knights of St. John will host a stillboard and trap shoot at Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg, Sunday, Dec. 13, starting at 11 a.m. Prizes: meat and money.
Euchre Card Party
American Legion Post 452, New Alsace, is hosting a euchre card party Sunday, Dec. 13. Sign-up is at noon, and the tournament begins at 1 p.m. Cash prizes. Lunch available. Cost: $5. Info: 812-637-0644 or www.legionpost 452indiana.org.
Stillboard Shoot
Prell-Bland American Legion Post 271 will host a stillboard shoot Sunday, Dec. 13, starting at noon. All guns will be gauged.
ECHS Band Concert
The East Central High School band concert is Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the performing arts center. Patrons are encouraged to bring canned food items which will be donated to the local food pantry.
BMS and BHS
Band Concert
The Batesville Middle School and Batesville High School winter band concert is Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. in the BHS auditorium. Freewill offering.
OA Concert
Oldenburg Academy will present their Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Freewill offering. Patrons are encouraged to donate canned goods for the local food pantry.
St. Maurice Live Nativity
The St. Maurice Catholic Church, Decatur County, Live Nativity is Sunday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Church on the Rock Holiday Banquet
Church on the Rock will host a holiday banquet Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. Info: 934-5192.
Monday, Dec. 14
Holiday Story Time
Ornament making is part of a toddlers holiday story time Monday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. at the Brookville library.
H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Clinic
The Franklin County Health Department will offer free H1N1 flu vaccines to the public from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church Community Hall, 5267 Hamburg Road. Info: 765-647-4322.
H1N1 Flu
Vaccine Clinic
The Ripley County Health Department is conducting an H1N1 flu vaccine clinic for the public instead of just priority groups Monday, Dec. 14, from 1:30-5 p.m. at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School, Osgood.
St. Louis Concert
St. Louis School students in grades K-8 who play band and string instruments or participate in the choir will present a Christmas concert Monday, Dec. 14, at 2:15 p.m. in the activity center. At 7 p.m, grades K-2 will hold their choral concert.
Theater Workshop
Rural Alliance for the Arts will present a free “Character Building and Improvisation Theater Workshop” with the Nebraska Caravan Actors Monday, Dec. 14, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Batesville High School auditorium choral room.
“A Christmas Carol”
Rural Alliance for the Arts presents the Nebraska Theatre Caravan production of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” Monday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Batesville High School auditorium. Tickets are $20-$25 with a $5 discount to RAA members or students. To purchase reserved-seat tickets: Joan Kuhlman, 933-0355. Patrons are encouraged to bring a non-perishable item for local food pantries.
OFC Program
Men’s Night at the ’Burg will be presented at Oldenburg Franciscan Center Monday, Dec. 14, from 7-8:30 p.m. Freewill offering. Info and reservations: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
SES Concert
Sunman Elementary School third- and fourth-graders will present a musical revue, “Snow Biz,” Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at East Central High School Performing Arts Center.
Christmas Cantata
A Christmas cantata, “The Name Jesus,” will be presented by Dearborn Hills United Methodist Choir at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Brookville, Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 16
Mission Card Party
There will be a Mission Card Party (playing 500) Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Father Rudolph Room at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg.
Thursday, Dec. 17
Emerald Ash Borer Meetings
Two informational meetings on the emerald ash borer, an exotic species of beetle that destroys ash trees, will be held Thursday, Dec. 17, at 3 and 6 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library. The insect was recently found in Adams Township in Ripley County and a quarantine on regulated ash items and hardwood firewood has been implemented. Info: Jodie Ellis, Purdue University entomologist, 765-494-0822.
Phi Beta Psi
Sorority Sale
Phi Beta Psi Sorority will sell cheeseballs, Rada knives and Schemer Pecans at Kroger Thursday, Dec. 17, from 3-7 p.m. Cheeseballs are also available at Schmidt’s Bakery and The Finishing Touch. Proceeds go toward cancer research and local charities.
St. Paul School Concert
St. Paul School students will present a program based on the Nativity story Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the church.
SDMS Concert
Sunman-Dearborn Middle School students will present a winter concert Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the East Central High School Performing Arts Center.
Friday, Dec. 18
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, Dec. 18, from 7:30-9 a.m.
Dec. 18-20
Christmas Walk
The Metamora Christmas Walk concludes Friday-Saturday, Dec. 18-19, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 20, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 765-647-2109 or www.metamoraindiana.com.
Saturday, Dec. 19
Visits With Santa
Children may visit Santa in his downtown village square workshop Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m.-noon.
Live Nativity
“A Night in Bethlehem Live Nativity” will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, from 4-7 p.m. at Buena Southern Missionary Baptist Church, 25220 Chapel Road, Laurel. Info: The Rev. Rob Edwards, 765-698-2855.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Stillboard and Trap Shoot
Tri-Township Conservation Club, Oldenburg, will host the Clyde Flodder/Mule Nobbe Memorial stillboard and trap shoot Sunday, Dec. 20, starting at 11 a.m. Prizes: meat and money. Partial proceeds go to cancer and heart funds.
Monday, Dec. 21
Santa’s Workshop
Children in grades K-4 can visit Santa’s Workshop Monday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Brookville library and 2-4 p.m. at the Laurel library. While kids are making parents’ gifts, watching a Christmas movie and munching on treats, their parents can prepare for the holiday at home. Reservations: 765-647-4031.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
Deck the Halls
“Deck the Halls” is the theme when attendees make ornaments Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Brookville library and 2-4 p.m. at the Laurel library.
Dec. 22-24
Live Nativity
The 42nd free New Point Christian Church Live Nativity is Dec. 22-24 from 7-9 p.m. on State Road 46. Treats and small children’s gifts are distributed to spectators on foot or in vehicles that pass by.
Thursday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service
Batesville Vineyard Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 27
Stillboard and
Trap Shoot
The town of Oldenburg is sponsoring a stillboard and trap shoot Sunday, Dec. 27, starting at 11 a.m. at the Tri-County Conservation Club, Oldenburg. Prizes are meat and money. Proceeds will help purchase new town Christmas decorations. Info: Greg Struewing, 934-6592.
Christmas Tours
The Sisters of St. Francis offer free Christmas Tours at their Oldenburg convent Sunday, Dec. 27, from 6-8 p.m. On display will be a tree with nature ornaments and themed decorations. Performances by two chime choirs and refreshments.
Thursday, Dec. 31
VFW New Year’s Eve Dance
Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 will have a New Year’s Eve Dance and karaoke Thursday, Dec. 31, from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost: $5 cover charge. Info: 934-4109.
Eagles New Year’s
Eve Dance
Batesville Eagles Aerie 1130 will host a New Year’s Eve Dance with music by the Bob Lafary Trio Thursday, Dec. 31, from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Cost: $7.50 in advance; $10 at the door. Tickets available at the bar. Must be 21.
“Remembering Those Who Served” Submission Deadline
The Franklin County Public Library District is compiling a tribute book, “Remembering Those Who Served: The Veterans and Servicemen of Franklin County, Indiana,” to honor those who served this country in times of war and peace. Persons can submit information about servicemen and women associated with Franklin County to be included in the book. Forms are available at The Herald-Tribune. Submissions are due by Thursday, Dec. 31, and can be mailed to the Brookville Library, 919 Main St., Brookville, IN 47012.
Saturday, Jan. 2
Winter Bird Count
“Winter Bird Count: Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count” is Saturday, Jan. 2, from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars and a beverage. Lunch: $5. Preregistration required: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
