Saturday, Oct. 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center

“Living a Spirituality of Hope” will be presented Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $15. Info and reservations: 933-6437.

Soup Festival

The New Point Kiwanis Club Whistleberry Soup Festival Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4-7 p.m. at the New Point Community Center features all-you-can-eat bean soup, cornbread, drink and dessert. Freewill offerings benefit Riley Hospital for Children.

Pork Chop Supper

Hamburg Knights of St. John will host a pork chop supper at their hall Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $8.

Poker Walk

The Batesville Jaycees annual poker walk is Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration with $5 donations is from 6-7 p.m. at Hooligan’s at Batesville Shopping Village, then the three-hour walk to six other local bars begins and ends there.

After Hours

Concert Series

The Ball State University Saxophone Quartet will play an international program of music Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7-9 p.m. during a free Batesville Memorial Public Library After Hours Concert Series show.

Haunted Halloween Cruise

The Metamora Haunted Halloween Cruise is Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24, with rides at 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m. Storytellers tell spooky stories appropriate for all ages. Cost: $4. Info: 765-647-6512.