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n The Pachyderm Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Pino’s Il Sonetto at 4200 S. Seventh St.
n Hoosier Heritage Spinners and Weavers Guild will meet at7 p.m. Tuesday in the Fiber Closet on the square in Rockville. Call Helen Bills at (765) 569-6036 or Peggy Carlevato at (765) 832-7220.
n Leon Von Scheppler Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9 will meet at 5 p.m. Monday in American Legion Post 104 at 25th Street and Fort Harrison Road.
n Terre Haute Adult Chess Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Deming Center at 615 Cherry St. For more details, call (812) 299-5111.
n ACTS (Advancing Christ Together As Singles) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the conference room of Maryland Community Church, 4700 S. State Road 46. For details, call (812) 234-7100.
n J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) Club for children age 4 through fifth grade meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Faith Wesleyan Church at 6751 S. Carlisle. The Youth Group for children in grades six through 12 will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the church. For more details, call the church at (812) 299-8365.
n Terre Haute SPEBSQSA, Banks of the Wabash Chorus, will rehearse from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harmony Hall at 1257 Lafayette Ave. The chapter is open to all male singers. There are no age restrictions. For membership details, call Harmony Hall at (812) 232-4926.
n Women of Note choral group will rehearse from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Marshall United Methodist Church at Marshall, Ill. For details, call (217) 826-5161 or 826-2226.
n Wabash Valley Antique Glass and Pottery Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in Shadow Auction Barn at 1517 Maple Ave.
n Indiana Ghost Trackers will meet Saturday. Call Shawn Burris at (317) 745-2042 or (317) 437-5227 for time and location.
n Vigo County Extension Homemakers dates to remember: Fayette club will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, north of West Terre Haute on Highway 150 near Sanford Road. Roll call will be a story about your father. Luada Edington will give the inspirations. Joan Lindsey will present the lesson, How to Clean Practically Anything. The County Fair will be the topic of discussion. Fair books will be available. A carry-in lunch will be provided. For details on Vigo County Extension Homemakers programs and activities, call the Purdue Extension Service, Vigo County office, at (812) 462-3371.
n Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Terre Haute Chapter D, meets at 8 a.m. today in the Golden Corral Restaurant at 10 West Johnson Drive. For more details, call Darell Robbins (765) 344-1011.
n New Goshen-West Vigo Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Lions Den (formerly old firehouse) in New Goshen.
n The Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursday in the MCL Cafeteria at The Meadows shopping center.Kiwanis Club of Greater Terre Haute meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in MCL Cafeteria at The Meadows shopping center.
n Terre Haute Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesday in the Holiday Inn at 3300 S. U.S. Highway 41. Terre Haute South Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Thursday in the Holiday Inn.
n Breakfast Optimist Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in the Clabber Girl Bake Shop in Hulman & Co. at 900 Wabash Ave. Noon Optimists will meet at noon Thursday in Pizza City at 315 N. Second St. Wabash Valley Optimist Club meets at noon Tuesday in Pizza City at 315 N. Second St. Make reservations before 10 a.m. Tuesday by calling (812) 232-5253. New members and guests welcome. For more details, call Donna at (812) 466-6979. Clinton Breakfast Optimist Club meets at 7 a.m. Thursday in L & L Castle in Clinton.
n The Exchange Club of Terre Haute meets at noon Tuesday in the Holiday Inn at 3300 S. U.S. Highway 41. The Downtown Exchange Club of Terre Haute meets at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday in Boo’s Crossroads Cafe at 679 Wabash Ave.
n J.I. Case UAW 689 Retirees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets. For more details, call (812) 533-2867 or (812) 495-6235.
n Veterans of Foreign Wars, Brazil post, and its auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the post home at 303 S. Depot St., Brazil.
n Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lockport Lodge 500, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Riley lodge hall.
n Vigo Toastmasters will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the John T. Meyers Technology Bldg., Seventh and Cherry streets (Rm 101E). To improve speaking skills and presentations, call Hal Strahm (812) 478-7788 or visit the Web site at geocities.com/vigo_speakmasters/.
n Riley Lions Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Lions Den. For more details, call Vern or Linda Tincher at (812) 894-2750.
n Society for Creative Anachronism will meet to study the Middle Ages at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets. For details or membership, call (812) 533-6771 or (812) 242-9628.
n Nightingale Club for all registered nurses will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday.Call (812) 299-5430.
n Mom’s Own Morning group meets from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday in Maryland Community Church at 4700 S. State Road 46. Moms volunteer to supervise children in the co-op every three to five weeks. To join, call Toni at (812) 877-0010 or Susan at 877-7290.
n MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church at 3050 E. Davis Drive. For details, call Crysti at (812) 235-1845 or Audra at (812) 535-1259.
n Knights of Columbus, St. Mother Theodore Guerin Council 541, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the K of C’s Council Hall 1320 Lafayette Ave., Terre Haute. The Ladies of Columbus also will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
n Wabash Valley Audubon Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the main branch of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
n Beta Sigma Phi Sorority chapter activities include: Alpha Omega Masters will meet for a luncheon on Saturday in Sugar Ridge Cafe and Nursery in Brazil. Members are asked to meet at Meadows Shopping Center at 11:30 a.m. to carpool.
n Terre Haute After 5 dinner program “What’s In Your Basket?” will be from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday in St. Mary-of-the-Woods Providence Center. Frederick Kramer will share her love of baskets, antiques and travel. Guest speaker, Rachel Snodgrass, certifited public accountant, will speak on “In and Out of Control.” She is also a flutist and will provide music. For reservations call (812) 877-9633.
n Goldenaires of First Financial Bank will meet for picnic at noon on Wednesday at the Bank’s Forest Park. Meat and table service will be furnished. Members are asked to bring salad, vegetable or dessert. Jean Vaughn, Nadine and Jim Smith and Janet Masters will host.
n Terre Haute Chapter 20 of the Cruiser Club USA motorcycle club will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at Thompson’s Motorsports. All makes and manufactures are welcome. Come ride and enjoy the sport. After the business meeting there will be a group ride to a dinner location.
n The following Order of Eastern Star, District 8 chapters meet at 7:30 p.m. this week unless otherwise noted: Twelve Points chapter 528 will meet for the Come One Come All Friend’s Night event at 7 p.m., Monday in William Penn Lodge, 2215 Garfield Ave., with worthy matron Edna Helms and worthy patron, Jim Helms presiding at the business session. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting. In lieu of gifts the chapter voted to give a monetary gift to a charity of the chapter’s choice. Terre Haute chapter 43 will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, with worthy matron Julie Shuman and worthy patron Charles Harmon presiding at the business session. Honors will be given to several members, Charles Harmon, Sarah McCammon, Peggy Wiggins and Janet Harmon. Refreshments will include making you own sundae. Members are reminded to bring favorite toppings. Note: Mail yearbooks and chapter news to Betty Sheets.
n Terre Haute Aglow will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday in Ryan’s Steak House Family Room, located on Highway 41 South, in front of Wal-Mart. The guest speaker will be Janet Leatherman of Rockville. She has been a part of Aglow for many years. She will share “the most important activities take place in our hearts and spirits and they must be protected.” It comes from Proverbs 4:23. All are welcome to come and enjoy an evening in the Lord’s Presence.
n L.I.F.E. (Lowery is Fun and Easy) on the Wabash Chapter will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Conservatory of Music in the Len Quinlan Organ Studio. The guest speakers will be musicians from the Conservatory. For more information visit lifeonthewabash.com
n Christian Women’s Club will host a “Bee In Control,” luncheon at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the MCL Meeting Room, in Meadows Shopping Center. Aaron Warner will give a presentation on honey bees and Rachel Snodgrass will be the featured speaker and provide music. The cost is $3. Cancellations are due today by 4 p.m. For more information call (812) 466-5637.
n Wabash Valley Sewing Connection will meet for Vintage Style Show at 10 a.m. Monday in the Girl Scout Building. Deb Jordan will be the featured speaker. There will be a fashion show and review of styles of the 40’s. Members will model clothes. Bring any items you no longer want for the share table. The charity table will include information about items needed by hospitals and other organizations.
Features
Groups & Gatherings: June 14, 2009
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Terre Haute museums keeping history alive
Even if you don’t have a mystical Egyptian tablet that brings museum inhabitants to life at sunset like character Larry Daley in the “Night in the Museum” movies, history can come alive for you, your friends and family at the many museums in the Wabash Valley.
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Treat your valentine with a rose and song
A rose is a rose … until it is sent anonymously in February with a lyrical, heartfelt appreciation.
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Turn-of-the-century tea shines during season of romance
You can take part in the season of romance at a turn-of-the-century tea hosted by Fortnightly Club members at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fortnightly, 421 N. Sixth St., Vincennes.
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Catfish tournament returns to Turtle Creek Reservoir
In partnership with the Indiana Catfish Association, Hoosier Energy is sponsoring its fourth annual Turtle Creek Open catfish tournament from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 at Turtle Creek Reservoir in Sullivan County.
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Actors needed for 3D films to be shot in Bloomington
The Indiana University 3D Production Class is seeking local talent to cast in its 3D Student Film Showcase to be screened at IU Cinema at 6:30 p.m. on May 1.
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Rosedale students, staff to prove they’ve Got Talent
Rosedale’s Got Talent and a Country Rhodes Fish Fry make for an exciting day in Rosedale on Feb. 18.
- KARAOKE: Feb. 9, 2012
- Nightlife: Feb. 9, 2012
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Terre Haute artist putting ‘The Good Housewife’ on exhibit in New Harmony
Former Terre Haute artist Mary Ann Michna will exhibit a series of mixed media artworks titlted “The Good Housewife” at the Women’s Institute and Gallery in New Harmony.
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ISU School of Music scholarship concert Sunday
Tickets are available for the Indiana State University School of Music’s 21st annual Wind/Percussion Scholarship Concert, scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday in Tilson Auditorium in Tirey Hall.
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Fowler Park Pancake Breakfast coming up
The Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department will host the 26th annual Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 in Fowler Park Log Barn.
- Dance lessons: Feb. 9, 2012
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EIU readies love songs for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Eastern Illinois University’s Choral Ensembles are planning to celebrate the majesty of love.
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‘Play It Again Sam’ to open at Old Town Theatre
The Woody Allen comedy “Play It Again, Sam” will open Feb. 17 at the Old Town Players Theatre and Arts Center, 432 Broadway St. Performances will continue Feb. 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
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Traveling Civil War exhibit makes history personal
Civil War history will come alive for visitors to the Sullivan County Public Library who experience “Faces of the Civil War,” a traveling exhibition created and managed by the Indiana Historical Society.
- Bingo: Feb. 9, 2012
- Museums and Exhibitions: Feb. 9, 2012
- Book signings: Feb. 9, 2012
- Theater: Feb. 9, 2012
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Dicky James and the Blue Flames give strong performance in Memphis
Terre Haute-based Dicky James and the Blue Flames weren’t the big winners at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., last week, but the group did win accolades and made contacts that should help it raise its profile nationally.
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‘All Dolled Up’ exhibit opens today VU’s Shircliff Gallery
“All Dolled Up,” an exhibition of handmade dolls, will open today at Vincennes University’s Shircliff Gallery of Art.
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Marshall Senior Diners’ Club staging ‘Movie Monday’
Senior Diners’ Club at Harlan Hall in Marshall will be sponsoring a “Movie Monday” at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 following lunch.
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Concerts: Feb. 9, 2012
An asterisk (*) indicates tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com.
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Butler Theatre to present version of ‘Tartuffe’ starting Wednesday
Butler Theatre presents a contemporary version of Moliere’s “Tartuffe” beginning Wednesday in Lilly Hall Studio Theatre 168.
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Story of homeland foundation of vocal group
Since their earliest recordings and performances, the South African-based Grammy Award-winning male a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, as individuals and as a group, have maintained a respect and a reverence for their past.
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Original copy of 13th Amendment at Lincoln Library & Museum
A fully signed and recently restored copy of the Congressional resolution for a 13th Amendment to the Constitution, the official act that would abolish slavery in the United States, will be on display in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum’s Treasures Gallery.
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RCAA member presents ‘Waterfalls’ at Vigo Library
February brings a stunning exhibit of waterfalls by photographer Spencer Young to the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute.
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River Wools’ Stitch Red/Wear Red part of First Friday events
Downtown Terre Haute’s First Friday is a monthly evening that encourages collaboration among downtown merchants, museums, galleries, and university and commercial venues.
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