Published: June 28, 2008 09:24 pm            

Valley Datebook: June 29-July 5

Today

Clark County, Ill.

• Clark County Historical Society presents broom maker Penny Steppe, talking about the history of the broom and demonstrating broom making, 2 to 4 p.m., Clark County Historical Society Museum grounds, Fourth and Maple streets, Marshall, Ill.

• Women of Note summer program, Cruise Along with Us, 3 p.m., Clarksville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Clay County

• Mayberry Classic, 5k run and 5k walk, 8:30 a.m., Goshorn Park, Clay City, (812) 939-2126, or 1-800-432-2121.

Putnam County

• Blue Denim Charity Horse Show, devoted to youth and special needs riders, free admission, 11 a.m Crossroads Arena, Cloverdale, (317) 374-0145 or (812) 260-2161.

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.

Monday

Clark County, Ill.

• Get in the Game reading program, children ages newborn to kindergarten and 1st through 8th 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.

• Kidpower Day Camp, children grades 1 to 6, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Martinsville Library, (217) 826-5422.

• Afternoon with Annie, “Annie the Terrier” listens to children read, children in 3rd and 4th grade, 1 to 3 p.m. Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill. (217) 826-2535.

Clay County

• 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.

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

Edgar County, Ill.

• Safesitter class, training program designed to teach adolescent babysitters lifesaving techniques in a crisis, ages 11 to 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. conference room A, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St. Paris, Ill. (217) 465-2606 ext. 269.

Parke County

• Colts Make it Personal tour, meet and greet players and cheerleaders, 4 to 6 p.m., Town Square, 127 S. Jefferson St. Rockville.

Vigo County

• Classical Choruses Music Camp registration deadline, camp presented by World Gospel Church, ages 7 to 15, $50 per child, (812) 877-2075 ext. 3 or visit www.worldgospelchurch.org for reservations.

• 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.

• Ugly Bug contest, grades K-5, 2 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, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

• Kids Krusade, featuring balloons, puppets, gospel illusions, games and more, 6 p.m. Terre Haute Church of God, 2501 Thompson St. (812) 235-4324.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Kidpower Day Camp, children grades 1 to 6, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Clark County Extension Office, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.

• Book Buddies, read with a teen program, for children grades one through sixth, 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.

Clay County

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

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

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

Vigo County

• 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., fund-raising 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.

• Covenant Cooperative Ministries resale shop grand opening, noon to 4 p.m. 1420 Lafayette Ave. 812-478-7700.

• Ugly Bug contest, grades K-5, 1 p.m. Southland Shopping Center, Seventh and Margaret streets, and 3 p.m. Plaza North Shopping Center, Fort Harrison and Lafayette streets, Vigo County Public Library, , (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.

• Computer classes, learn basic computer skills, free, 1 p.m. children, and 2:30 p.m. adults, second floor, Charles T. Hyte Community Center, 618 Wabash Ave. (812) 234-0724.

• Happiest Baby Class, $5, 6 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets; to register call (812) 251-9675.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Kidpower Day Camp, children grades 1 to 6, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. West Union Library, (217) 826-5422.

• Get in the Game reading program begins, Afternoon with Annie, children in 3rd and 4th grade, 1 to 3 p.m. Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill. (217) 826-2535.

Sullivan County

• Happiest Baby Class, $5, 4 to 6 p.m., Sullivan County Public Library; to register call (812) 251-9675.

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. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

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

• Ugly Bug contest, grades K-5, 1 p.m. West Branch, 626 National Ave. West Terre Haute, and 3 p.m. Meadows Shopping Center, 25th and Poplar streets, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh 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, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-2933.

• 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.

• Kidpower Day Camp, children grades 1 to 6, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Casey Nazarene Church and afternoons at Westfield Community Center, (217) 826-5422.

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

• Clinton Redevelopment Commission meets, 7 p.m., Clinton City Council Chambers.

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, (812) 243-7179.

• Summer teen program, Digital Photo Fun, sixth through 12th grade, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

• 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.

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

• Independence Day Celebration, featuring live music, face painting, food vendors and fireworks display at dusk, 8 p.m. Fairbanks Park, (812) 232-2727.

Friday

Clark County, Ill.

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

Crawford County, Ill.

• Betsy Reed Festival, fish fry, flea market, and free outdoor “sit-in” movie, 5 to 10 p.m., downtown Palestine, Ill., (618) 586-5532.

Greene County

• Ham and egg breakfast presented by Civitan Club, will feature ham cooked underground, serving begins 6 a.m. Linton Firehouse, downtown Linton.

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

• National Bell Ringing Ceremony, 1:15 p.m. Parke County Courthouse lawn, (765) 569-2112.

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

• Frontier Day Parade, presented by Wabash Valley Horseman Association, begins 9:45 a.m. leaving from Fourth and Wabash streets.

• League for Animal Welfare Inc., fund-raising 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, 3300 U.S. Highway 41, (812) 232-3245.

Saturday

Parke County

• Mansfield Village Woodworkers and Whittlers Festival, six miles south of U.S. 36 just off the east side of SR 59 or 10 miles north of U.S. 40; just north of Brazil on State Road 59, (765) 653-4026.

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

Vigo County

• 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.

• “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.

• 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.

• “Go Green” campaign Goodwill donation drop off, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wal-Mart on South U.S. 41.

• Flood relief benefit concert, featuring Philpot, noon, Plumbers & Steam Fitters Hall, 8801 E. Milner Ave. in Terre Haute.

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

• Organ concert, presented by American Theatre Organ Society, 8:30 p.m. Indiana Theatre.

July 6

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.

        

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