Published: June 07, 2008 07:35 pm            

Valley Datebook: Sunday, June 8

Today

Parke County

• Free fishing weekend, throughout Indiana, special events, Cecil M. Harden Lake, Raccoon Sports Recreation Area, (765) 344-1412.

n Feed the birds, 10 a.m., trail 2 trek, 10:30, and planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vigo County

• Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Deming Park; for tickets, (812) 232-0147.

• Vigo County School Corp. National Cathedral Choir concert, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 4701 Poplar St.

• Crash course for new dads, mini boot-camp class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Babies “R” Us, 50 W. Honeycreek Parkway, (812) 234-8094.

Monday

Clark County, Ill.

• Get in the Game reading program, ages newborn to kindergarten and first through eighth grade read books and attend library programs to complete a “Read-O” card and receive a free book, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.; to register call (217) 826-2535.

n Free magic show, with Larry Wirtz, 10:30 a.m., Dale McConchie meeting room, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

• Afternoon with Annie, “Annie the Terrier” listens to children read, children in third and fourth grade, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

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.

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.

• Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for new Riddell National Bank, 10 a.m., Indiana 46 in front of Wal-Mart East.

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

• Summer reading kick-off event featuring comedian-magician Don Miller, 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

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

• Drainage Board meets, 4:01 p.m., Vigo County Commissioners conference room, 121 Oak St., (812) 462-3367.

• 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.

• Edward Jones financial workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 242-9619.

• Happy Father’s Day storytime, ages 3 to 8, 6:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Bookworm Buddies, read with a teen program, for children first through sixth grade, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

• Clark County Trails Coalition, Tuesday Trails, 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.

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.

Vermillion County

• Teddy Bear Picnic, opportunity for community to provide a teddy bear gift for an Alzheimer’s patient, 2 to 4 p.m., Vermillion Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton.

• Happiest Baby Class, $5, 6 to 8 p.m., Vermillion County Public Library, Clinton; to register call (812) 251-9675.

Vigo County

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

• Vigo County School Corp. Board of Trustees meets, 9 a.m., 686 Wabash Ave., (812) 462-4011.

• 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.

• Prehistoric Times library program, be an archaeologist with Cathy Draeger from the Indiana Department of Historic Preservation and Archeaology, for second through fifth grades, Vigo County Public Library, 1 p.m., Southland Shopping Center, Seventh Street and Margaret Avenue; and 3 p.m., Plaza North Shopping Center, (812) 232-1113.

• Teddy Bear Picnic, opportunity for community to provide a teddy bear gift for an Alzheimer’s patient, 2 to 4 p.m., Southwood Health and Rehabilitation, 2222 E. Margaret Ave., Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation, 3500 E. Maple Ave., and McMillian Adult Day Care, 486 First Ave.

• Colts Fan Fest featuring free concert by Jon McLaughlin, Colts players and cheerleaders, 5 p.m., Fairbanks Park.

• 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.

• Get in the Game reading program begins, Afternoon with Annie, children in third and fourth grade, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

• Board of Trustees meets, 6 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

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.

Putnam County

• Food prices and biofuels conference, 10 to 11:30 a.m., White Oak Farms, Cloverdale, and Amity Baptist Church, 3/4 miles east of the farm on Indiana 42, (317) 692-7818, 692-7824 or 692-7822.

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.

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

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

• Blood drive in honor of fallen officer, Aaron Shoffstall, noon to 5 p.m., Terre Haute Regional Hospital, 3901 S. Seventh St., (812) 237-9585.

• Red Worms library program with speaker Janet Harmon from the Clay-Owen-Vigo Solid Waste Management District, Vigo County Public Library, 1 p.m., West Branch, 626 National Ave., West Terre Haute; and 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• 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.

• Organic Farmer’s Market, 3 to 6 p.m., north entrance, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-2933.

• 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.

Thursday

Clark County, Ill.

• Book sale, 5 to 7 p.m., Paris Public Library, 207 S. Main St., Paris, Ill., (217) 463-3950.

• Introduction to e-mail computer class, 6 to 7:30 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.

Vermillion County

• Vermillion County Area Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals meet, 7:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Courtroom, second floor, Vermillion County Courthouse, Newport.

Vigo County

• Strawberry Festival, First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio St., (812) 232-8880.

• Historic Ford 1929 Tri-Motor Aircraft to visit Wabash Valley airports, have a chance to experience a flight in this aircraft, Hulman Field, (812) 234-5555.

• 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.

• 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.

• Carry-in dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

• Cyberbullying program, free event, learn about your child’s computer use, technospeak and legal liability for parents, 6 to 8 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 237-2830.

• National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), 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.

• Beach Fun library program, ages 3 to 8, 6:30 to 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Southland Shopping Center, Seventh Street and Margaret Avenue, (812) 232-1113.

• 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

Clark County, Ill.

• National Road Festival, events include yard sales; dodgeball tournament 10 a.m., frog jump, noon, bean bag challenge, 1 p.m., bingo, 2 p.m., at Sixth and Locust streets; cake walk, 4 p.m., Eastern Star dinner, $6 adults, $3 children, 4:30, at 302 S. Sixth St.; live band, 6 p.m., Guitar Hero tournament, 8:30 p.m., all events around courthouse square, Marshall, Ill.; for more details visit www.marshall-il.com; seperate events taking place in Martinsville, Ill.

• Book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Paris Public Library, 207 S. Main St., Paris, Ill., (217) 463-3950.

Clay County, Ill.

• Pottery Festival Quilt Show preview, $2, Orange Building, Goshen Park, Clay City.

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.

Putnam County

• Historic 1929 Ford Tri-Motor Aircraft to visit Wabash Valley airports, have a chance to experience a flight in this aircraft, Dixie Chopper Air, Putnam County Airport, Greencastle, (812) 234-5555.

Parke County

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

• Relay for Life event, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., North Vermillion High School, Cayuga.

Vigo County

• Rise and Shine with a Doc program, hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary breakfast, 8 to 10 a.m. Wabash Senion Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

• Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, for June 19 transportation date, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut St.

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

• Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 40 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, U.S. 41 and Interstate 70, (812) 232-3245.

Saturday

Clark County, Ill.

• Book sale, 10 a.m. to noon, Paris Public Library, 207 S. Main St., Paris, Ill. (217) 463-3950.

• National Road Festival, yard sales; dodgeball tournament at 10 a.m., frog jump, noon, bean bag challenge, 1 p.m., bingo 2 p.m., at Sixth and Locust streets; cake walk, 4 p.m., Eastern Star dinner, $6 adults, $3 children, 4:30, at 302 S. Sixth St.; live band, 6 p.m., Guitar Hero tournament, 8:30 p.m. all around courthouse square, Marshall, Ill.; for details visit www.marshall-il.com; events also taking place in Martinsville, Ill.

Clay County

• Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, behind the Ritz Theatre, Michigan Avenue, Rockville, (765) 569-5544.

• Pottery Festival Quilt Show, $2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Orange Building, Goshen Park, Clay City.

Edgar County

• CAMA Bike Rally, helmets required, registration begins 6:30 a.m., experts 72-mile ride begins, 7 a.m., all others at 8 a.m., leaving from Twin Lakes Park, Paris, Ill.

Greene County

• Linton Freedom Festival Open, two-man 18-hole tournament, 75 percent payout, lunch, door prizes, hole prizes and tee packs, 8:30 to 10 a.m. tee times, (812) 847-4790.

Parke County

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

• Civil War Days reenactments and ball, $7, events begin 9 a.m., Billie Creek Village, 1 and 1/4 miles east of Rockville town square on U.S. 36, (765) 569-0252.

• Quilt and Woodworking Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the 1878 Barn, Bridgeton, nine miles south of Rockville or take Indiana 59 North from Brazil to the green Bridgeton highway sign; or travel east of Rosedale six miles, (765) 548-2136.

Vigo County

• Historic Ford 1929 Tri-Motor Aircraft to visit Wabash Valley airports, have a chance to experience a flight in this aircraft, Hulman Field, (812) 234-5555.

• Kids Fishing Rodeo, free event, registration begins 8 a.m., Dobbs Memorial Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., (812) 877-1095.

n Downtown Farmers Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, live plants and herbs, alpaca fleece, 8 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl parking lot, Ninth and Cherry streets.

• Auction, items include airline tickets, laptop, Time Warner Cable gift certificate and more, 9 a.m., Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 13th Street and Barbour Avenue.

• Invasive Plant Workshop, check-in at 9 a.m., Pfizer Inc., (765) 653-9875.

• Then and Now Grandparents’ Break-Fest, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Babies “R” Us, 50 W. Honeycreek Parkway, (812) 234-8094.

• Friends Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 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.

• Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, for June 19 transportation date, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut St.

• Science Saturday, science program about acids and bases, $3.75 adults, $3 children, free for children ages 3 and under, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Terre Haute Children’s Museum, 523 Wabash Ave., (812) 235-5548.

• Live cooking demonstration, Tea and Biscotti, 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.

• Dad’s Day event, free ice cream and card making for children with any man they call “Dad,” “Gramps,” or male role model in their lives, 1 to 2 p.m., Ryves Hall Youth Center, 1356 Locust St., and Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St.

• Author Accolades, Jesse Bedwell, 1 to 5 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• Country-western dance, 8 to 10 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

        

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