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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• 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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