Published: May 10, 2008 03:47 pm            

Valley Datebook: Sunday, May 11

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, $20, 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 Vigo County School Corp. adult GED classes daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Chauncey Rose Adult Education Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4479.

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

• Balloon Lift, kickoff event for National Nursing Home Week celebration, 2 p.m., open house, 4 p.m., Royal Oaks Health Care, 3500 Maple Ave., (812) 238-1555.

• Board of Public Works and Safety meets, 2 p.m., conference room, City Hall, 17 Harding Ave., (812) 232-4767.

• 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.

• History of Vigo County Orphanages, presented by Wabash Valley Genealogy Society, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., lower level, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 877-2940.



Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• 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.

• 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 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.

Vigo County

• Free Pap Day, in celebration of National Women’s Health Week, during business hours, Planned Parenthood Health Center, 30 S. Third St., (812) 238-2636.

• Fraud and Scam Awareness Seminar, educational forum for senior citizens, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, transportation available, including neighboring counties, (812) 230-7772.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. To make 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.

• 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.

• 50’s Day, National Nursing Home Week celebration event, noon live music, antique car show, 3 p.m., Royal Oaks Health Care, 3500 Maple Ave. (812) 238-1555.

• 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

Clark County, Ill.

• Health screenings, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Medicine Shoppe, 201 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., 1-800-879-3212.

Crawford County

• 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

• 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.

• Mall Walkers, presentation on strokes, 8 a.m., Honey Creek Mall, (812) 232-4500.

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

• Senior Banquet, program designed to provide community-based training experiences for students desiring employment after high-school graduation, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, 3300 S. U.S. 41, (812) 462-4364, ext. 201.

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

• Carnival Day, National Nursing Home Week celebration event, 10:30 a.m., mini cake walk, 1:45 p.m., outdoor events and clowns, Royal Oaks Health Care, 3500 Maple Ave., (812) 238-1555.

• Creative Card Crafting, 1:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Southland Shopping Center, Seventh Street and Margaret Avenue, (812) 232-1113.

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

• 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.

• Style Show, $12, 6:30 p.m., St. George Social Center, 1900 S. Fourth St., (812) 232-5244.

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



Thursday

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.

• Friends of Turkey Run and Shades state parks meet, 7 p.m., Wagon Wheel room, Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Ind.; www.geocities.com/moloney_m_j

• Incredible Edibles, program on wild edible plants, 7 p.m., Turkey Run Nature Center, 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Putnam County

• Statewide Cemetery Outreach meeting, $15, 6 p.m., Putnam County Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle, 1-800-359-2968.

Vermillion County

• Farm Sustainability Tour, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Royer Farm Fresh Beef, Lamb and Pork Farm, 12901 S. State Road 63, Clinton.

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.

• State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. To make 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.

• 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.

• Stress, Whatcha Gonna Do When it Comes for You, program, $7, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., lower level, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 281 or 282.

• Tree Advisory Board meets, 1 p.m., Terre Haute mayor’s conference room, third floor, City Hall.

• Making a Difference Day, National Nursing Home Week celebration event, 1:30 p.m., ice cream social and dessert contest, Royal Oaks Health Care, 3500 Maple Ave. (812) 238-1555.

• 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.

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

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



Friday

Clark County, Ill.

• Monroe Elementary School Mini-Relay for Life, walk, 1:30 p.m., in the park adjacent to school, Casey, Ill.

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

• Camp Bluebird, for adults diagnosed with cancer, today through Sunday, $10, Camp Wabashi located in southern Vigo County; register by calling, (812) 238-7161.

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

• Hawaiian Day, National Nursing Home Week event, 10:30 a.m., beach ball/volleyball, 11:45 a.m., Hawaiian luau, 2 p.m., coconut bowling, Royal Oaks Health Care, 3500 Maple Ave. (812) 238-1555.

• Jonah fish fry, $7 adults, $4 ages 12 and under, 4 to 7 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St., (812) 234-0776.



Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

• Garden Fair, events include raffle, demonstrations, garden crafts and plant sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Clark County Fairgrounds, North Second Street, Marshall, Ill., (217) 889-2280.

• Safe Boating Class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park, 20482 N. Park Entrance Road, Marshall, Ill, (217) 889-3901.

• Bike Safety Day, events include bike safety checks, safety course, coke and hot dog wagon, music and door prizes, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Super Wal-Mart, (217) 826-5422.

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

• Casey Saddle Club Fun Show, 3 p.m., Casey Park, (217) 932-5411 or (217) 932-6111.

Clay County

• Jonah fish fry, $7 adults, $4 children, 4 to 7 p.m., Orange Building, Goshorn Memorial Park, Clay City.

Parke County

• Farmer’s Market, 8 to 11 a.m., behind the library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville.

Vermillion County

• Pets and Petunias plant and bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fairview Park, Clinton, (765) 832-7575.

Vigo County

• Free Yoga in the Park classes, registration 8:30 and 9:30 a.m., classes 9 and 10 a.m., Deming Park; yoga mat or beach towel required, (812) 231-1065.

• Fowler Village Folk, re-enactment of everyday life in early 1800’s log cabin village, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fowler Park, one mile east of U.S. 41 on Oregon Church Road.

• Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• 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.

• Car seat check-up, State Farm Safety Days event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wal-Mart Supercenter, 2399 State Road 46.

• Live cooking demonstration, Cold Soups for Hot Summer, 11 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl Bake Shop, 900 Wabash Ave.; call (812) 478-7113.

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

• Pierson Township Community Center pork chop dinner, $6.50 adults, $3 ages 12 and under, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Blackhawk Community Building, Blackhawk.

• Terre Haute Gospel Community Choir concert, 5 p.m., Terre Haute South Vigo High School; www.terrehope.com or (812) 478-7581.



May 18

Vigo County

• Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis, 12:30 p.m. registration, 1:30 p.m. walk, Deming Park.

• Community celebration honoring Timothy F. Sheehan for dedicating 42 years to the school community, 1 to 4 p.m., gym, Dixie Bee Elementary School, 1655 E. Jessica Drive, (812) 462-4445.

• Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale, 1 to 4 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

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

        

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