Published: April 19, 2008 03:26 pm            

Valley Datebook: Sunday, April 20

Sunday

Vigo County

• Lupus education meeting, 2 p.m., Therapy Alternatives Rehab Services, 1818 N. Third St.; call 1-800-948-8806.

• AKC Dog Show, free admission, parking $4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 533-2295.

• Poetry readings by Jennilee Smith at reception, 2 to 4 p.m., dining room, Peddle Park.

• An Evening of Rogers and Hammerstein, 3 p.m., Tilson Auditorium, Indiana State University, (812) 237-4590.

• Song Fest, 6 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 2331 Poplar St., (812) 232-8654.



Monday

Clay County

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

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

Crawford County, Ill.

• 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.

• Informational Diabetes classes, $15, 10 to 11 a.m., conference room B, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill.; register by calling (217) 465-2606, ext. 228.

Vigo County

• 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.

• 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.

• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

• “An Inconvenient Truth,” film showing and panel discussion, as part of Earth Day celebration, 6 p.m., events area, Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, (812) 237-2395.

• Dessert and A Good Book, presented by the Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition, $15, 6:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.



Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Marshall Area Public Library district meeting, 4 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

• Clark County Trails Coalition, fall walk, run, bike, 4:30 p.m., parking lot, Marshall First Christian Church, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5994.

• English as a Second Language, 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

• Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lincoln Trail College parking lot, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1123.

• 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.

• Fresh Flower Arranging, presentation by Jim Minott, florist, $10, 7 p.m., Shiloh School, (217) 887-2364, ext. 221 or (217) 837-2475, ext. 2123.

Parke County

• 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.

• The Amish of Indiana, a program presented by Steve Egan, 7 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment, call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

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

• League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

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

• Free informational meeting about organ donation, lunch provided, 11:30 a.m., Union Hospital chaplain’s office, (812) 238-7628.

• 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.

• Japanese group brings Taiko heritage to campus, 3:30 to 5 p.m., educational workshop, and 7 to 8:30 p.m., formal concert, Hulbert Arena of the Sports and Recreation Center, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., (812) 877-8418.

• Brent Yarnal presentation on the role of universities in climate change mitigation, as part of Earth Day celebration, 4 p.m., Indiana State University, (812) 237-2395.

• Chronic Pain — The Pain is Real, Mini Medical School presentation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. 6 1/2 St., (812) 237-4011.

• Nurture by Nature seminar, 7 p.m., Babies “R” Us, 50 W. Honeycreek Parkway, (812) 234-8094.

• Appreciation ceremony for State Rep. Vern Tincher, 7 p.m., Honey Creek Fire Department Station 91, 6553 Carlisle St., (812) 299-4902.

• Breast-feeding class, 7 to 9 p.m., third floor, Union Hospital, Professional Office Building, 1530 N. Seventh St., (812) 238-4985.

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

• Free get-acquainted dance workshop, “Do Sa Do for Heart,” with Swinging Mates Square Dance Club, 7:30 to 9 p.m., DeVaney Elementary School, 1011 S. Brown Ave.



Wednesday

Crawford County

• Pen, Ink and Watercolor Workshop, “Old Homesteads and Barns,” featuring artist Larry Miller, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Palestine Art Center, 110 Main St., Palestine, Ill., (618) 557-3503.

• 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.

Putnam County

• Spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Greencastle High School cafeteria, (765) 655-1733, (765) 653-3034, or 653-5879.

Vigo County

• 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.

• 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.

• Wee Read Storytime, infant to age 2, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and ages 2 to 3, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment, call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

• Dine with a Doc, featuring Dr. G. Andrew Wilson, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 242-1994.

• Pachyderm Club, noon, Pino’s Il Sonetto, 4200 S. Seventh St.

• 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.

• Blood drive, prize drawings, free gifts and refreshments included, 3 to 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 2620 Ohio St., across from The Meadows shopping center, (812) 299-4993.

• Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park.

• Free church dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church of New Goshen, 2817 Durkees Ferry Road, just off U.S. 150; call the Rev. Marion Pastore, (812) 236-9023.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.



Thursday

Clark County, Ill.

• Family Literacy Night, 6:30 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

• 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

• 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

• Confined voting begins today through May 5; for an application, call (812) 462-3235.

• 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.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment, call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

• Strassenfest, German-American festival, featuring live music, food and beverages, 11 a.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets, (812) 235-5722.

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

• HOPE registration, free spay and neuter program for city residents, 11:30 to 3:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 234 S. Eighth St., (812) 243-7179.

• Gatekeeper outdoor art sculpture dedication, free event with refreshments, 4:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar Streets, (812) 244-4216.

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

• National Alliance on Mental Health, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St.; call Betty Porter at (812) 877-9950.

• Magic-Minding Program, Master Minding concepts, free, 6:30 p.m., 2200 N. 14th St.; call C.T. at (812) 234-4530.



Friday

Greene County

• Program 20/20 Night, ages 13 to 19, no admission fee, 6 to 9 p.m., Jasonville Assembly of God, 339 W. Main St., Jasonville, (812) 798-7122.

Parke County

• Storytime, infant to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

Vermillion County

• 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

• League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

• Strassenfest, German-American festival, featuring live music, food and beverages, 11 a.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets, (812) 235-5722.

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

• Spaghetti dinner, all you can eat, 5 to 8 p.m., William Penn Lodge, 2215 Garfield Ave., (812) 238-1561, ext. 249.

• Reunion for African American Alumni and Friends, dinner and dance, $25, 7:30 p.m., Hulman Center, (812) 237-3811.



Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

• Introduction to Computers II, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Clay County

• Pond management workshop, hosted by the Izaak Walton League, 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the league’s lake, north of Indiana 340 near the Clay/Vigo county line road, (765) 653-9785.

• Relay For Life benefit, with free entertainment, 50/50 drawing, auction, meal for $6, starts at 2 p.m., Eagle’s Aerie 274, 122 E. National Ave., Indiana 59 and U.S. 40, Brazil, (812) 448-8468.

Greene County

• Plant auction, 10 a.m. to noon, Worthington Park, (812) 875-3734.

• School of the Native, a celebration of Native Woodland Indian culture and music, presented by Piankeshaw Trails, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shakamak State Park, Jasonville, on Indiana 48, 20 miles southwest of Terre Haute, (812) 388-6996.

• 1940’s Fashion Show, 1 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, (812) 384-4125.

Parke County

• Mountain Man Rendezvous, sample authentic pre-1840’s living, Bridgeton, (765) 548-2136.

• Montezuma Park Board benefit breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Montezuma firehouse, (765) 245-2303.

• Mansfield Village mushroom festival, 8 a.m., six miles south of U.S. 36 just off the east side of Indiana 59 or 10 miles north of U.S. 40, just north of Brazil on Indiana 59, (765) 653-4026.

• Board Unification update and School Board Candidates Forum, 9 a.m., St. Joseph’s Holy Family Hall on East Ohio, Rockville.

• Jonah fish fry, 2 to 7 p.m., Bridgeton firehouse, (765) 548-2136.

• Chicken noodle supper, sponsored by Immanuel Southern Baptist Church, 4 to 8 p.m., Montezuma firehouse, (765) 245-2303.

Vigo County

• Community Garden opens.

• Women in the Outdoors, events include archery, canoeing, tai chi, and more, Hawthorn Park, (812) 462-3225.

• March for Babies, check in begins 7:30 a.m.; for more information, call (812) 234-2736.

• WELCA Circles yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2620 Ohio St., across from The Meadows shopping center, (812) 898-1260.

• Intro to birding program, 10 to 11 a.m., Dobbs Memorial Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., (812) 877-1095.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

• Live cooking demonstration, The Science of Baking, with Clabber Girl’s Research and Development Tech, Jackie Payton, 11 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl Bake Shop, 900 Wabash Ave.; call (812) 478-7113.

• Strassenfest, German-American festival, featuring live music, food and beverages, 11 a.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets, (812) 235-5722.

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

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

• Cancer benefit for Anita Hibschman, silent auction, 2 to 4 p.m., The Copper Bar, 810 Wabash Ave.

• Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament, ages 8 to 16, 3 p.m., Ryves Youth Center, Etling Hall, 1356 Locust St.

• Jonah fish fry, 3 to 7:30 p.m., Prairieton firehouse, seven miles south of Terre Haute on Indiana 63.

• Reunion for African American Alumni and Friends, get-acquainted social, 6 to 9 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 237-3811.



April 27

Greene County

• School of the Native, a celebration of Native Woodland Indian culture and music, presented by Piankeshaw Trails, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shakamak State Park, Jasonville, on Indiana 48, 20 miles southwest of Terre Haute, (812) 388-6996.

Parke County

• Mountain Man Rendezvous, sample authentic pre-1840’s living, Bridgeton, (765) 548-2136.

• Mansfield Village car show, 8 a.m., six miles south of U.S. 36 just off the east side of Indiana 59 or 10 miles north of U.S. 40, just north of Brazil on Indiana 59, (765) 344-1889.

Vigo County

• Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament, ages 8 to 16, 11 a.m., Ryves Youth Center, Etling Hall, 1356 Locust St.

        

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