Community Events

April 08, 2008 08:36 am

— Tuesday, April 8
Greensburg-Decatur County Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a children’s movie Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night, hosted by Community Mental Health Center’s Directions! Support & Advocacy Services, is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Dearborn Adult Center, 311 W. Tate St., Lawrenceburg. Food, door prizes, a silent auction and guest speakers on sexual assault. Info: Dr. Connie Boehner, 812-537-7381.
Library Computer Course
Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will host a Microsoft Publisher class Tuesday, April 8, at 6 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.
Democrats Meeting
The Ripley County Democrats will meet Tuesday, April 8, at the Holton Community Center. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. All Democrats welcome. Info or reservations: Phyllis Armbrecht, 812-667-5690.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the Margaret Mary Community Hospital annex. Info: 888-422-2691.

April 8-14
YMCA Registration
Registration for the Spring II session at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA begins Tuesday, April 8, for members and Thursday, April 10, for potential members. Programs begin Monday, April 14. Info: 934-6006; or www.siymca.org.

Wednesday, April 9
Batesville Toastmasters Meeting
Batesville Toastmasters meetings, which are open to the public, are every Wednesday, including April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hill-Rom Global Headquarters marketing conference room. Info: Ray Fuchs, 934-8709.
St. Anthony’s Card Party
The St. Anne’s Ladies Society, will sponsor a card party Wednesday, April 9, at 1 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Morris. Snacks and prizes.
VFW Dinner
Spaghetti and meatballs, tenderloin sandwiches, hamburgers and shrimp will be served at the Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars post home Wednesday, April 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. for members and guests.
Genealogy Class
A free beginning genealogy class for teenagers and adults will take place Wednesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Info or to reserve a spot: Marjorie Powell, 933-0846, or mvwpowell@hotmail. com.
Tri-County Genealogical Society Meeting
The Tri-County Genealogical Society meeting is Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Leah Alley will present “German Immigration Internet Resources.”

Thursday, April 10
St. Louis Bingo
Bingo at St. Louis School cafeteria Thursday, April 10, features a new progressive game at over $140. Two key numbers, with one at $500. Regular games pay $100 and specials, $250. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments at 6. Early birds start at 7. Regular games start at 7:30.
Greensburg-Decatur County Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor a Friends Early Bird Book Sale for Friends members Thursday, April 10, at 6 p.m. Info: 812-663-2826.
VFW Auxiliary Meeting
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 ladies auxiliary will meet Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. This is the election of officers.

Friday, April 11
SADD Mock Crash
Batesville High School Students Against Destructive Decisions members will hold a mock crash Friday, April 11, from 2 to 3:10 p.m. in the BHS rear parking lot. Local police, firefighters and rescuers will be involved. The National Guard helicopter will also be on site.
Jefferson-Jackson Day
The Franklin County Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner is Friday, April 11, at the Brookville Knights of Columbus Hall. Social begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6. Tickets available at the door.
K of C Dinner
The Batesville Knights of Columbus Friday meal April 11, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., will include baked or fried cod or fried chicken. Carryouts available.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dinner
Fried chicken, codfish, tenderloin sandwiches, hamburgers and shrimp will be served at the Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars post home Friday, April 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. for members and guests.

Fri.-Sat., April 11-12
“Oklahoma!”
Auditions End
The Rural Alliance for the Arts, Batesville, and Tree County Players, Greensburg, will present the community musical “Oklahoma!” June 26-29 and July 5-6. Auditions will be held at the Tree County Players office, 327 S. Monfort St., Greensburg, Friday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Batesville library annex on Boehringer Street Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Each auditioner should be prepared to sing a selection and read. Several lead, support and chorus roles are available for all ages (no children under age 10, chorus roles only). Dancers are encouraged to audition. The groups are also seeking instrumentalists and backstage help. Info or to schedule an alternate audition time: Therese Zins, 812-663-2295.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
The Batesville High School drama club and music department will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Friday-Saturday, April 11-12, at 7 p.m. in the BHS auditorium. Tickets are available at the BHS and Batesville Middle School offices and at the door before each show. Cost: adults, $6; children/students, $5.

Fri.-Sun., April 11-13
Book Sale
The Friends of the Greensburg Public Library will hold their annual spring book sale Friday-Saturday, April 11-12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room. Info: 812-663-2826.

Saturday, April 12
“Planning Your Garden”
“Planning Your Garden” will be presented Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Oldenburg Franciscan Center. Cost: $45, includes lunch. Info: 933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Class
The Indiana Wildlife Federation will present a backyard wildlife habitat class Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Dearborn Conservation Club, 7004 Church Lane, West Harrison. Lunch provided. Info or to make reservations: Dave Bischoff, 812-576-2096.

Sunday, April 13
Smorgasbord Breakfast
There will be a smorgasbord breakfast Sunday, April 13, from 7 a.m. to noon in Holy Family School Cafeteria, Oldenburg. Freewill offering. Split the Pot also available. Proceeds benefit Holy Family Religious Education Fund.
Ripley County Historical Society
The Ripley County Historical Society meeting is Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at the Archives Library on the west side of the courthouse square, Versailles. Gene White, 1954 Milan Indians basketball team center will speak.
“Evensong”
“Evensong,” an interfaith prayer service, is presented every second Sunday of the month, including April 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Oldenburg Franciscan Center chapel. Info: 933-6437.

Monday, April 14
Edible Book Feastival
The Batesville Memorial Public Library will have their sixth annual edible book feastival Monday, April 14. Entries due by 5:30 p.m. Judging begins at 7 p.m. Details and rules available at the library. Info: 934-4706.
Greensburg-Decatur County Library Happenings
The Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library will sponsor “Going Green at the Greensburg Library” Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Registration may be required: 812-663-2826.

Tuesday, April 15
Walk-In Health Clinic
Franklin County Health Department nurses offer blood pressure and blood sugar screenings and information about children’s immunizations, cholesterol, diabetes and medications on the third Tuesday of each month, including April 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Laurel public library. Info: 765-647-4322.
Batesville Area Historical Society Meeting
The Batesville Area Historical Society will meet Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at Batesville Memorial Public Library.
Solo Card Party
The Knights of St. John, Batesville, will host a solo card party Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m.
VFW Officer Nominations
The Batesville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3183 will have nominations and elections of officers Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home.
St. Anne’s Reunion
Information Deadline
The St. Anne’s School, Hamburg, reunion is Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hamburg’s Knights Hall. Attendees should bring snacks. Lemonade and iced tea will be provided. Brief family histories are due April 15. The needed information (name, address, phone, years attended, graduation year, spouse, children and grandchildren, occupation, employer, towns since high school, interesting information about the person, e-mail address) should be sent to Ann Moeller Wesseler, 3475 Buckhart Creek Road, Franklin, IN 46131; amwesseler@ gmail.com; or 317-738-2769.

Wed., April 16
Ripley County
Chamber Luncheon
The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon is Wednesday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Napoleon Senior Center. County businesses that opened from May 2007 to March 2008 will be introduced and a Business of the Year will be honored. Info: www.ripleycountychamber.org.
Mission Card Party
There will be a Mission Card Party (playing 500) Wednesday, April 16, at 1 p.m. in the Father Rudolph Room at Holy Family Catholic Church, Oldenburg.
Live Y’ers Signup Deadline
Live Y’ers, organized by Southeastern Indiana YMCA for persons 50 and over, are going to Jungle Jim’s, Cincinnati, for a tour, personal shopping and lunch at the new pub April 30 at 9 a.m. at a cost of $31-$37. Wheelchairs available. The signup deadline is April 16. Reservations and info: 934-6006.

Wed.-Th., April 16-17
First Aid/CPR Training
American Red Cross instructor Charlie Israel will teach a CPR class Wednesday April 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. and a first aid class Thursday April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Cost: $10 per class. Info or to register: 934-6006. Please indicate if this is for recertification.

Thursday, April 17
Red Hat Belles
Outing Deadline
The Red Hat Belles of Batesville will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Red Hat Society Thursday, April 24, at 11:15 a.m. at Ryle Hall, Greensburg. They will carpool from the old Kroger lot at 10:45 a.m. Buffet lunch is $5. Reservations due by Thursday, April 17: Eleen Weisenbach, 934-3484.
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears in Outer Space”
The Indianapolis Opera Ensemble will perform “Goldilocks and the Three Bears in Outer Space” Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Free to the public. Info: 934-4706.

Friday, April 18
Chicken Fry
The Eagle Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Oldenburg, will have a chicken fry Friday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Village Store, Oldenburg. Carryouts only.
K of C Dinner
The Batesville Knights of Columbus Friday meal April 18, serving from 5 to 8 p.m., will include baked or fried cod or meat loaf. Carryouts available.
Eagles Auxiliary Dinner
Batesville Eagles Auxiliary will serve cod fish, shrimp and beef manhattan dinners Friday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. for members and guests.
Charity Basketball Games
The Southeastern Indiana YMCA and Coaches vs Cancer will present a charity basketball event Friday, April 18, at the Batesville Middle School gym. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game one begins at 6:15 between East Central and Lawrenceburg high schools coaches. Game two is between Batesville High School and Oldenburg Academy coaches. Cost: $4; children under 3, free. Silent auction. Info or to purchase tickets: Trent Freyer, 934-6006.

Saturday, April 19
St. Anthony’s Yard Sale
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Morris will hold a community yard sale Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schad Hall. Refreshments and bake sale. Proceeds benefit St. Anthony’s families with students attending St. Nicholas School. Info or to set up a booth: Tonya Hudepohl, 932-1562.