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Published: September 23, 2009 04:43 pm
Valley briefs: Sept. 27, 2009
Attend ‘A Visit with Mary Todd Lincoln’
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will host “A Visit with Mary Todd Lincoln” at the Vigo County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9.
The widow Lincoln will conduct a period recitation on the major events of her life, answer questions, and interact with the attendees. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Vigo County Public Library.
Local historian, writer, speaker, genealogist and former historic dance mistress and actress Deborah Gentit, gives a very realistic impression of the wife of President Lincoln. The presentation is conducted in a first-person historically correct manner, complete with historically accurate garments, hats, shoes and accessories. Deborah Gentit has also completed a Lincoln Family photo album and scrapbook, which may be perused by the audience after the presentation.
The evening will also include appetizers/desserts, cash bar and door prizes. For more information and registration, go to www.inwvgs.org. Due to limited seating, all reservation must be received by Friday. The admission price is $16 and a free-will donation for the Vigo County Public Library.
TH woman to celebrate 90 years
There will be an open house in honor of Mary M. Floyd’s 90th birthday on from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Union Christian Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive.
Birthday cards, letters, notes and photos are welcome. Please omit gifts.
Robinson, Ill.
LTC to offer dog
obedience workshops
Lincoln Trail College will offer puppy and dog obedience workshops beginning in October.
Puppy Socialization, for animals 2 to 8 months old, will meet from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 7-28. Cost is $25.
Basic Dog Obedience, for animals 8 months old and older, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 5-28. Cost is $50.
Both classes will meet in Industrial Annex Room 104.
Dogs must have proof of rabies vaccine, wear collars and have a 6-foot nylon or leather leash. Handlers must be at least 12 years old. Walking, kneeling and bending are required of handlers. Only one handler per dog.
Registrants must submit handler’s name and information, as well as dog’s name, age, breed and gender. To register, call (618) 544-8657, ext. 1427. Class size is limited.
Luncheon Series set to begin Oct. 7
The fall Campus & Community Luncheon Series at United Campus Ministries, 321 N. Seventh St. begins Oct. 7. The presentations are from noon to 1 p.m., and continue each Wednesday through Nov. 4. This series theme is “Perspectives on Poverty.” The topics are as follows:
Oct. 7: Cultures of Poverty: What We Need to Know
Oct. 14: Poverty and Medical Care
Oct. 21: Perspectives on Poverty within Mainline Protestantism
Oct. 28: Theology and Poverty
Nov. 4: Our Response: What Can We Do?
This is a brown bag lunch and discussion series for college students, college faculty and staff, and Terre Haute and the surrounding community. For more information call (812) 232-0186, or visit ucm.indstate.edu.
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