Today
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; separate events taking place in Martinsville, Ill.
Clay County
• Pottery Festival Quilt Show, $2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rein Center Library building, 700 Main St., Clay City.
Parke County
• Civil War Days reenactments, $7, events begin 9 a.m., Billie Creek Village, 1 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.
• 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.
• Restaurant specials for “Dads,” 11 a.m. to closing, Cheeseburger in Paradise.
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.
• Kidpower Day Camp, first- through sixth-graders, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Martinsville Library, (217) 826-5422.
• Afternoon with Annie, “Annie the Terrier” listens to children read, youth 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.
Parke County
• Student art classes, children will explore the world of photography by creating a pin hole camera, $10, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders, today through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m., The Art Gallery, north side of the square, Rockville, (765) 569-9422.
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.
• Get the Fitness Bug, kindergarten through fifth grade, 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.
Tuesday
Clark County, Ill.
• Kidpower Day Camp, first through sixth grade, 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 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.
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.
• Health screenings, $25, 7 to 9 a.m., Paris Community Health/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 465-2606, ext. 228, or 1-866-465-4141.
Parke County
• Health and Wellness Education free seminar featuring Matthew Aplin of YAMA YOGA, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
• 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. 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.
• Life Science Lunch Series, 11:30 to 1 p.m., brodcast will be at Ventures, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
• 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.
• Vigo County Public Library program, Good Bug, Bad Bug, third through fifth grades, 1 p.m., Southland Shopping Center, Seventh Street and Margaret Avenue, and 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
• Terre Haute Humane Society board of directors meet, 5:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.
• Happiest Baby Class, $5, 6 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streeets; to register call (812) 251-9675.
• Breast feeding class, 7 to 9 p.m., third floor, Union Hospital Professional Office Building, 1530 N. Seventh St., (812) 238-4985.
• ABC’s of Daily Care, 7 p.m., Babies “R” Us, 50 W. Honeycreek Parkway, (812) 234-8094.
• 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, first through sixth grade, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., West Union, Ill., Library, (217) 826-5422.
• Coffee Chat, 10 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.
• Get in the Game reading program begins, Afternoon with Annie, third and fourth grade, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
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.
• Terre Haute Area Meals on Wheels Inc. board of directors meet, noon, 630 Ohio St., (812) 232-3878.
• 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.
• Vigo County Public Library program, Bee in the Know, beekeeping program, ages 6 and up, 1 p.m., West Terre Haute library branch, and 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
• Organic Farmer’s Market, 3 to 6 p.m., north entrance, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (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, first through sixth grade, free event, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Casey Nazarene Church, Casey, Ill., and afternoons at Westfield Community Center, Westfield, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
Edgar County, Ill.
• Health screenings, $25, 7 to 9 a.m., Paris Community Health/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 465-2606, ext. 228 or 1-866-465-4141.
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 to discuss invasive plants and soils, public welcome, 7 p.m., Wagon Wheel room, Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Ind.; www.geocities.com/moloney_m_j
Sullivan County
• Indiana State University Scholarship Golf Outing, $35 members, $45 non-members, registration begins at noon, Sullivan Elks Club, Sullivan, (812) 237-3132.
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.
• Free knee pain clinic, featuring Dr. Irving Harber, 9 to 11 a.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
• 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.
• Tree Advisory Board meets, 1 p.m., Terre Haute mayor’s conference room, third floor, city hall.
• 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.
• Teen Film Festival, share school appropriate personal videos and view demonstation on digital movie editing by Patrick Boggs, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
• Vigo County Public Library program, Identity Theft program, 3 p.m., The Meadows shopping center, (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.
• 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.
Friday
Clark County, Ill.
• Pioneer Day, Lincoln School House, just north of Martinsville, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
• Hat Day, anyone wearing a sports team hat and checking out at least one item will receive a small prize, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
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
• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.
• 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.
• American Cancer Society, Relay for life, fish fry, 4 to 8 p.m., and live auction at 6, Prairie Creek Auction, (812) 232-2679.
• Singles Mix and Mingle, for age 40 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, U.S. 41 and Interstate 70, (812) 232-3245.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
• Casey Saddle Club Fun Show, 3 p.m., Casey Park, Casey, Ill., (217) 932-5411 or (217) 932-6111.
Greene County
• Linton Freedom Festival 5k Run/2-Mile Walk, registration begins 8 a.m., run at 9, Linton-Stockton High School Track, Linton, (812) 847-4346.
Parke County
• Farmer’s Market, 8:30 a.m. to noon, behind the Ritz Theatre, Michigan Avenue, Rockville, (765) 569-5544.
• Antique Appraisal Fair, $5 for first item, $3 each additional item, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Joseph Family Hall, Rockville.
Vermillion County
• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.
Vigo County
• Fishing Rodeo, ages 15 and under free admission, 8 to 11 a.m., Vigo County Conservation Club, east of Terre Haute and west of Brazil, (812) 877-3279 or (812) 442-0171.
• 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.
• Community yard sale, 9 a.m., in the park area near New Goshen-West Vigo Lions Club.
• Passports processed, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., United States Postal Service, 150 W. Margaret Ave., (812) 231-4039.
• Wabash Valley Genealogy seminar, $15, $20 with lunch, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Forsythe Program Center, 1100 Girl Scout Lane, Fairbanks Park, (812) 877-2940 or (812) 894-2404.
• 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, Sensational Strawberries, $5, taste-testing and recipes included, 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.
June 22
Clark County, Ill.
• Martinsville Agricultural Fair, $3 gate admission, free carnival rides, fireworks show and more, Martinsville Fairgrounds on South York Street, (217) 382-5512.
Vermillion County
• Vermillion County Fair, featuring amusement rides and much more, Cayuga Fairgrounds, just off Indiana 63.
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.
• Family Day at The Woods, free event, featuring choir and handbell performances, children activities including clowns and jugglers, scavenger hunt, tour of campus and free refreshments, 1 to 6 p.m. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-2802.
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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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Today
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.
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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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