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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• 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;
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Vigo County
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• Spruce Up Marshall, downtown beautification project, presented by Marshall Main Street and Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m., courthouse gazebo, Marshall, Ill.
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• Saddle Up for St. Jude, benefit trail ride for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, with wiener roast following, guests are asked to bring covered dish to share, 3 p.m., Roy Maurer Farm, northwest of Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
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Crawford County, Ill.
• Homecoming Gospel Choir concert, free event, 6 p.m., Lincoln Trail College auditorium, Robinson, Ill., (618) 245-9133. -
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Clark County, Ill.
• Westfield Homecoming Festival, featuring pancake and sausage breakfast, 6 a.m.; parade, 10 a.m.; quilt show, noon, and more, Westfield, Ill., (217) 246-2666. -
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• White elephant-item auction and bake sale benefit for Palestine fire chief, presented by Palestine Eagles Auxillary 3329, 3 p.m., Eagle Aerie on East Franklin Street, Palestine, Ill.
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• National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Midwest Black Powder Rendezvous, black powder competitions, living history encampment, continues through Wednesday, Fort LaMotte, Palestine, Ill.
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Clark County, Ill.
Traveling exhibit featuring reproduction artifacts from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, on display at Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535. -
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Clark County, Ill.
Guitar Hero Tournament, 5 p.m., Fisherman’s Table Concession stand, Mill Creek Park, 7 miles northwest of Marshall, Ill., on Clarksville Road (Lincoln Heritage Trail); call (217) 889-3901 or 889-3601. -
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Parke County
Bird feeding, 10 a.m., star show at the planetarium, 2 p.m., Turkey Run Nature Center, 1821 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind.; call (765) 597- 2654. -
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National Salvation Army Week concludes with morning worship service, 11 a.m., outside on the lawn, 234 S. Eighth St.
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Crawford County, Ill.
First Invasion: War of 1812, free movie, 7 p.m., Eagle Theater, Robinson, Ill., (618) 586-2334.
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Forty Hours Devotion, 11 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. - Valley Datebook: Jan. 24, 2010 Bird feeding program, 10 a.m.; Eagle viewing DVD; planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.
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Vigo County
Food drive through Nov. 21, donors will receive a 10 percent discount on next purchase, Dean’s Party Mania, 3435 S. Third Place, behind Honey Creek Mall, (812) 232-3412. -
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Parke County
Montezuma Park Board meets, 4 p.m., Montezuma firehouse. - Valley Datebook: Oct. 25, 2009 Fright Night rides, includes scary stops at a haunted covered bridge, cemetery, and visits from monsters, witches and more, $5, 7 to 8:45 p.m., Billie Creek Village, (765) 562-2206.
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Owen County
Preservations home tour, tickets available 1 to 4 p.m., Cornerstone Hall, North Washington Street, with homes open until 5 p.m., (812) 876-6017. - Valley Datebook: Oct. 11, 2009 Covered Bridge Festival activities, antique tractor and engine show, coon holler kids, 1 p.m.; gospel sing, 2 p.m.; canal tours, hog roast and bean dinner, Montezuma, (765) 592-0829.
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Cory Apple Festival, featuring parade, 3 p.m. and more, located east of Terre Haute south on State Road 46, (812) 864-2229. -
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Clark County, Ill.
Casey Softball Hall and Honor Museum 33rd annual induction ceremony, 1:30 p.m. during the Casey Popcorn Festival, Fairview Park, Casey, Ill. -
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Clay County
Christian Cavaliers will minister in song, 6 p.m. at the Coalmont Church of God. - Valley datebook: June 28, 2009
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Quilt show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., REIN Center Community Library, 700 Main St., Clay City.
Parke County - Valley Datebook: June 7, 2009 • Gas powered motors meeting, to discuss allowing gas powered boat motors on the park’s Lake Kickapoo, 2 p.m., Tulip Shelter, Shakamak State Park, 6265 W. SR 48, Jasonville, (812) 273-0609.
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