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