News From Terre Haute, Indiana

Breaking News

Valley Datebook

June 28, 2008

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.

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Valley Datebook
  • Valley Datebook: December 4, 2011

    December 4, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Nov. 6, 2011

    November 6, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Oct. 16, 2011

    October 16, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Oct. 2, 2011

    October 2, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 25, 2011

    • 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;

    September 25, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 18, 2011

    Today
    Vigo County

    • Euchre tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.

    September 18, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: September 11, 2011

    • Spruce Up Marshall, downtown beautification project, presented by Marshall Main Street and Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 p.m., courthouse gazebo, Marshall, Ill.

    September 11, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 4, 2011

    • 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.

    September 4, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: August 28, 2011

    Today
    Crawford County, Ill.

    • Homecoming Gospel Choir concert, free event, 6 p.m., Lincoln Trail College auditorium, Robinson, Ill., (618) 245-9133.

    August 28, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: August 21, 2011

    Today
    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. 

    August 21, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: August 14, 2011

    • 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.

    August 14, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Aug. 7, 2011

    • National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Midwest Black Powder Rendezvous, black powder competitions, living history encampment, continues through Wednesday, Fort LaMotte, Palestine, Ill.

    August 7, 2011

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 19, 2010

    Today
    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.

    September 19, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: May 30, 2010

    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.

    May 29, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: May 23, 2010

    Today
    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.

    May 22, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: May 16, 2010

    National Salvation Army Week concludes with morning worship service, 11 a.m., outside on the lawn, 234 S. Eighth St.

    May 15, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: April 11, 2010

    Crawford County, Ill.
    First Invasion: War of 1812, free movie, 7 p.m., Eagle Theater, Robinson, Ill., (618) 586-2334.
    Parke County

    April 11, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: Feb. 14, 2010 Today

    Forty Hours Devotion, 11 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

    February 13, 2010

  • 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.

    January 23, 2010

  • Valley Datebook: Nov. 8, 2009 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.

    November 7, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: Nov. 1, 2009 Today

    Parke County

    Montezuma Park Board meets, 4 p.m., Montezuma firehouse.

    October 31, 2009

  • 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.

    October 23, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: Oct. 18, 2009 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.

    October 17, 2009

  • 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.

    October 10, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 27, 2009 Today, Clay County

    Cory Apple Festival, featuring parade, 3 p.m. and more, located east of Terre Haute south on State Road 46, (812) 864-2229.

    September 26, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: Sept. 6, 2009 Today

    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.

    September 5, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: Aug. 16, 2009 Today

    Clay County

    Christian Cavaliers will minister in song, 6 p.m. at the Coalmont Church of God.

    August 15, 2009

  • Valley datebook: June 28, 2009

    June 27, 2009

  • Valley Datebook: June 14, 2009 Quilt show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., REIN Center Community Library, 700 Main St., Clay City.

    Parke County

    June 13, 2009

  • 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.

    June 5, 2009

Latest News
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
TribStar.com Poll
AP Video
Historic Ruling Set in Affirmative Action Case Tiger on Sergio: 'It's Time to Move On' Raw: NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Dies in Wreck Raw: India Floods Wash Away Apartment Building Raw: Marines Land Osprey on Japanese Ship Need an Organ? A Lab-Grown One May Work One Day Family Tweets Say Kim Kardashian Gives Birth Ex-NFL Star Chad Johnson Out of Jail Tebow Thanks Patriots for Opportunity Solar Plane Reaches East Coast Failed Cuba-to-Florida Swimmer Won't Try Again Raw: Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Surgery Prosecutors Push for Smartphone "Kill Switch" Colorado Springs Wildfire 65% Contained Raw: Obama, Daughters Visit Trinity College FBI Searching Mich. Field in Jimmy Hoffa Case Raw: FBI Meets Plane After Poison Threat Raw: Australian Begins Cuba to Florida Swim Google Launches Internet-beaming Balloons Obama Welcomes WNBA Champions to White House
NDN Video
Caught on Tape: Davie Teacher Accused of Beating Autistic Child See Lindsay Lohan in Rehab "Stay Classy" Campaign Aims to Curb Binge Drinking Lil Wayne's New Music Video Has Some People Outraged Gaga Ditches Her Crazy Couture Sesame Street Tackling Tough Topic Parents in Jail Miss Utah Fumbles Interview Question Deranged man claims Newark-bound flight was poisoned Cameron Diaz and Kate Upton Show Off Their Amazing Bikini Bodies NBA FINALS: Spurs Win Game 5, Lead Series Exclusive Clip: Jodi Arias: 'Dirty Little Secret' Amphibious bus filled with tourists sinks Best Bikini Abs Historic Ruling Set in Affirmative Action Case Mix-Up at Daytime Emmy Awards Colorado Springs Wildfire 65% Contained Kim K. Is a New Mommy! Sarah Silverman Roasts Mel Brooks at AFI Tribute Moderate Cleric Wins Iranian Election Obama on Fatherhood: 'Best Job I've Got'
Parade
Magazine

Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
  • -

     

    March 12, 2010

activity
Real Estate News