Published: October 31, 2009 11:52 pm         

Valley Datebook: Nov. 1, 2009

Today

Parke County

n Montezuma Park Board meets, 4 p.m., Montezuma firehouse.

Vigo County

n Food drive presented by Guitar Center and Community Food Banks across the country, anyone who donates a non-perishable item will receive a coupon for 10% off next purchase, two week food drive, local Guitar Center, visit www.guitarcenter.com for more information.

Monday

Clark County, Ill.

n Afternoons with Annie the Terrier, storytime 3rd and 4th graders, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Clay County

n Fund-raising breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Friday, Cunot Community Center, Poland, (765) 795-3461.

n Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.

n Clay County Historical Society meeting featuring guest speaker, Hal Johnston, military veteran and Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Knox County, 6:30 p.m., lower level of the museum, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil, (812) 446-4036.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Free Vigo County School Corp. adult GED classes daily through Friday, times vary, Chauncey Rose Adult Education Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4479 or 462-4070.

n Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut.

n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.

n Vigo County C.A.R.E. Council, noon, First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio Boulevard. Visit www.carecouncilin.org.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n Afterschool Adventures: Children’s Theatre, students grades 4th and 5th, 4 to 5 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Diabetes Awareness Dinner, free event, 6 p.m., Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. Sixth & 1/2 St., register by calling (812) 238-7577.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

n Chili Day event with breakfast starting at 6:30 a.m. and lunch 11 a.m., Marshall United Methodist Church, 702 Plum St., Marshall, Ill. (217) 826-8041.

n English as a Second Language, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

n Kaylie Jones, book talk and signing, 6:30 p.m., Dale McConchie Meeting Room, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Clay County

n Center Point Town Council meets, 6 p.m., town hall.

Parke County

n Games for kids, bring friends and play games, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vermillion County

n Vermillion County Board of Commissioners meet, 7:30 p.m., courthouse, Newport.

Vigo County

n Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

n Writing Your Business Plan, disaster recovery workshop, 8 to 10 a.m., Riddell National Bank, 2129 S. State Rd. 46, register by calling (812) 237-4357.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.

n Free lead screening, presented by Indiana State University Nursing Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Locust Street IGA, 1140 Locust St., (812) 237-3696.

n Calvary Full Gospel Church, free soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8944 Wabash Ave.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

n Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Advances in hip replacement surgery seminar featuring Dr. Debra Thomas, 6 p.m., Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. Sixth & 1/2 St., (812 ) 242-3085.

n Math and science homework, provided by Rose-Hulman’s Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Circle K Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n English as a Second Language classes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., South Vigo High School, 3737 S. Seventh St., room 157, (812) 462-4070.

n Community Bible Study presented by Celestial Christian Church, praise and worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m. with bible study at 7, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, visit www.celestialchristianchurch.org or call (812) 917-4410.

n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.

n Civil Air Patrol senior flying squadron meets, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Air National Guard, Hulman Field. Call Reggie Paul, (812) 877-4433.

Wednesday

Clark County, Ill.

n Senior Citizen Expo, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Christian Church, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.

n Clark County Advisory Group meets, noon, Marshall Pizza Hut, Marshall, Ill., (866) 384-0503.

Clay County

n Dine with a Doc, featuring Dr. David Blemker M.D. 10 a.m. to noon, Clay County Citizen’s Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil, (812) 448-8848.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, english, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Edgar County, Ill.

n Diabetes classes, $20, 10 to 11 a.m., conference room A, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., (217) 465--2606, ext. 228.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar Streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Wee Read storytime, ages 2 and under, 10 to 10:30 a.m. ages 2 to 3, 11 to 11:30 a.m. main library, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Our Response: What Can We Do, campus and community luncheon series, noon to 1 p.m., United Campus Ministries, 321 N. Seventh St., (812) 232-0186.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

Thursday

Clark County, Ill.

n Friends of the Library meets, 5 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5235.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Parke County

n Games for adults, bring friends and play games, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Rockville. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Minerals Education Workshop, free, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave.

n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.

n SERV International Gift Shop, bazaar featuring housewares, accessories, hand crafted items and more, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Christian Church, 4950 E. Wabash Ave.

n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Seek, Read, and Find program, literacy program for the senior community, featuring Michelle Mayer from the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, free service, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, for more information call Terri Turner at (812) 215-6414 or Lori Aplin at (812) 917-4970.

n Math and science homework, provided by Rose-Hulman’s Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Circle K Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n English as a Second Language classes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., South Vigo High School, 3737 S. Seventh St., room 157, (812) 462-4070.

n Wabash Valley Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., John T. Myers Technology Building, Indiana State University, (317) 979-3342.

Friday

Sullivan County

n Minerals education workshop, free, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Farmersburg Mine.

Parke County

n Storytime, ages 0 to 5, 10 to 10 :30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

Vermillion County

n Fish dinner, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6653, 339 N. Ninth St., Clinton. Carry-out available.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.

n Healthy Eating with Purdue Extension, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n Hi, I’m Ernie Pyle, one person play, 12:10 to 1:15 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.

n Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Apple Club, Holiday Inn, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 South, (812) 232-3245.

n Ghosts of Terre Haute, characters from Terre Haute’s past come to life in the galleries, 6 to 9 p.m., Swope Art Museum, 25 S. Seventh St., (812) 238-1676.

n An Evening with Lori Borgman, syndicated columnist, 6:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

n Saturday storytime, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

n Spaghetti dinner, 3 to 7 p.m., CDT Patton United Methodist Church, 217775 E. 2250th Rd., Dennison, Ill.

Greene County

n Beta Sigma Phi annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Linton High School Auditeria, North Main St., Linton, (812) 699-0170.

n Health fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Eastern Fire Department, Highway 43, Solsberry, (812) 825-9969.

Vigo County

n Food Drive through Nov. 21st, doners will receive a 10% discount on next purchase, Dean’s Party Mania, 3435 S. Third Place, behind Honey Creek Mall.

n Diabetes program and open house, 9 a.m. to noon, Wound Healing Center, Union Hospital’s Professional Office Building, 1530 N. Seventh St.

n “Cities of Refuge” Ministries, monthly missions benefit sale, homemade foods and crafts, used clothing, furniture, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Popoff’s Dry Cleaners & Laundry, 1519 Wabash Ave.; call Unto You, (812) 238-1711.

n Casy Crop and Craft, create crafts and other projects, $20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 232-3952, ext. 30.

n Pains Indian Tribal Chokers, $20, 10 a.m., Native American Museum, 5170 E. Poplar St., (812) 877-6007.

n SERV International Gift Shop, bazaar featuring housewares, accessories, hand crafted items and more, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Central Christian Church, 4950 E. Wabash Ave.

n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

n Singles Dance and carry-in dinner, 6 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

n Music That We All Love featuring music of the Sinatra Era, presented by Banks of the Wabash Chorus, $12, 7 p.m., Harmony Hall, 1257 Lafayette Ave., (812) 894-2253.

Nov. 8

Vigo County

n SERV International Gift Shop, bazaar featuring housewares, accessories, hand crafted items and more, noon to 3 p.m., Central Christian Church, 4950 E. Wabash Ave.

n International Student Idol, 7 p.m., Hulman Memorial Student Union, Dede I, Indiana State University.