TERRE HAUTE — Today
Parke County
n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.
Vigo County
n Canned food drive, bring in five or more canned goods and receive 10 percent off of total purchase, now through Dec. 15, The Element Outdoor Outfitters, 1026 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-5668.
n Holiday dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
Monday
Clay County
n 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.
n Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.
n Clay County Historical Society meeting featuring speaker, Harley Sheets, president of Indianapolis Postcard Club, 7 p.m., lower level of museum, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil.
Crawford County, Ill.
n 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.
Sullivan County
n 2008 options counseling for Medicare Part D, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sullivan Public Library Annex, 100 S. Crowder St.; by appointment only, 1-800-489-1561.
Vigo County
n Canned food drive, bring in five or more canned goods and receive 10 percent off of total purchase, now through Dec. 15, The Element Outdoor Outfitters, 1026 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-5668.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut.
n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
n Vigo County C.A.R.E. Council, noon, First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio Boulevard. Visit www.carecouncilin.org
n Teach For America presentation featuring, Christy Wessel Powell, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Jazzman’s Cafe, Mary and Andrew Rooney Library, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-5188.
n Drainage Board meets, 4:01 p.m., Vigo County Commissioners conference room, 121 Oak St., (812) 462-3367.
n Pie Your Prof, fundraiser project for Jackson Palmer, child battling cancer, 6:30 p.m., lobby of the College of Business, Indiana State University, (812) 237-3790.
Tuesday
Clark County, Ill.
n English as a Second Language, 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Crawford County, Ill.
n 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.
Clay County
n Center Point Town Council meets, 6 p.m., town hall.
Parke County
n 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
n 2008 options counseling for Medicare Part D, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Clinton Public Library, 313 S. Fourth St., 1-800-489-1561.
n Vermillion County Board of Commissioners meet, 7:30 p.m., courthouse, Newport.
Vigo County
n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fund-raising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.
n Calvary Full Gospel Church, free soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8944 Wabash Ave.
n 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.
n Happiest Baby Class, $5, 6 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 251-9675.
n Arthritis and shoulder pain seminar, featuring Christopher Glock of the Christian Hand Center, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Terre Haute Regional Hospital, (812) 237-1200 or 1-877-7HCA-DOC.
n Clothe A Child auction, presented by Noon Optimist Club, 7 p.m., V.F.W. 12th and Mulberry streets, (812) 239-6777.
n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
n 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.
Wednesday
Clark County, Ill.
n Transit Partnership Group meets, 1 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Medicare Rx Access Network host Medicare Part D enrollment event, 1 to 3 p.m., Clay County Senior Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil.
Crawford County
n 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
n 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.
n 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.
n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n 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.
n Christmas in the Park, visit decorated shelters and vote on favorite, through Dec. 30, 5 to 10 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-2727.
n Free Spaghetti 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.
Thursday
Clark County, Ill.
n Introduction to Email, computer class, 6 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Crawford County, Ill.
n 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.
n Deck the Halls, holiday centerpiece and swag making class, 6 to 9:15 p.m., Occupational Annex, Lincoln Trail College, 11220 State Highway One, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1100.
Parke County
n 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.
Putnam County
n 2008 options counseling for Medicare Part D, 9 to 11 a.m., Owen Community Bank, and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Study Room B, Putnam Public Library, 103 E. Poplar St., Greencastle; by appointment only, 1-800-489-1561.
Vermillion County
n Clinton Redevelopment Commission meets, 7 p.m., Clinton City Council Chambers.
Vigo County
n 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.
n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital Lobby. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
n Ho Ho Hotline, children can talk to Santa, presented by Royal Oaks Healthcare, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., (812) 238-6958.
n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Holiday Marketplace and open house, 3 to 6 p.m., Sycamore Manor Senior Living, 222 S. 25th St., (812) 478-2400.
n Madrigal Dinner, presented by Indiana State University department of music, $30, 7 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. Seventh St., (812) 237-4590.
n Wabash Valley Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., John T. Myers Technology Building, Indiana State University, (317) 979-3342.
n Magic-Minding Program, Master Minding concepts, free, 6:30 p.m., 2200 N. 14th St.; call C.T. at (812) 234-4530.
Friday
Edgar County, Ill.
n Chocolate Road Show, chocolate sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Paris Community Hospital, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 465-2606, ext. 296.
Greene County
n 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
n Storytime, ages 0 to 5, 10 to 10 :30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
Vermillion County
n 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
n Pictures with Santa, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fund-raising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.
n Downtown Holiday Fest and Arts Walk, featuring ‘Around the Tree, featuring Arctic Aaron of Silly Safaris with live animal friends including reindeer, 4 to 5 p.m., main branch of the Vigo County Public Library, Kwanza celebration, 7 to 9 p.m., ISU’s African American Cultural Center, and Arts Walk.
n Chili Holiday Craft Fair, $3, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, $2, 5 to 8 p.m., Meadows Elementary School.
n Pioneer Village Christmas Walk, featuring refreshments and carriage rides, 6 to 9 p.m., Fowler Park, (812) 462-3392.
n Madrigal Dinner, presented by Indiana State University department of music, $30, 7 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. Seventh St., (812) 237-4590.
n Terre Haute Children’s Choir, and Farrington Grove Chorale, Holiday Pops, concert, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio St.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n Christmas Trail Display, meeting room, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Hometown Holly Day, featuring over 20 vendors, set-up begins 8 a.m., Marshall Fire Station, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-9023.
n Soup on the Square, 4 p.m. until parade, courthouse lawn, Marshall, Ill.
Crawford County, Ill.
n Santa Day, featuring free games, craft projects and Tuba Christmas concert, 1 p.m., library, Lincoln Trail College, 11220 State Highway One, Robinson, (618) 544-8657, ext. 1123.
Edgar County, Ill.
n Holiday Bazaar, featuring, raffles, booths, children’s craft room, and photo with Santa, $1 adults, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 509 E. Newton St., Paris.
Greene County
n Create Christmas wreaths event using natural materials such as twigs, flowers, seeds, evergreens and grasses, $10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bloomfield Public Library, (812) 384-4125.
Parke County
n Save a Stone Work Days, volunteers will lead an effort to clean, repair and reset gravestones in need of restoration, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hixon Cemetery, near Mecca, (765) 569-5935.
n Home Tour and Wassail, presented by the Art Gallery, $15 for both events, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Historical Square, Rockville, (765) 569-9422.
n Children’s Christmas Party, free toy and goodie bag per child, 3:30 p.m., firehouse, Montezuma.
n Downtown Christmas celebration, featuring, chili, cocoa, cookies, caroling and live nativity scene, 5 p.m., Montezuma.
Vigo County
n Holiday Shopping Bazaar, presented by Holy Rosary, 8:30 to 1 p.m., Schelly Hall, Seelyville, (812) 877-2715.
n Holiday book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, main branch, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Tri Kappa House of the Christmas Mouse, $1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hamilton Center’s Spectrum Services, 1616 Wabash Ave.
n Campus Visit Day, female high school juniors and seniors invited to learn more about the program, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, (812) 535-5106.
n “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.
n Christmas Crafts, make presents using native traditions, $1, 10 a.m., Dobbs Memorial Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St., (812) 877-1095.
n Holiday Information Fair and Party, presented by Area 7 Agency, noon to 4 p.m., William Penn Lodge 727, 2215 Garfield Ave., (812) 238-1561.
n Wabash Valley Christian Academy presents auction and chili dinner, auction items include, autographed items by Colts coach, Tony Dungy, and Colts player, Ben Utecht, Holiday World and Kings Island Tickets, passes to the Indianapolis Zoo and more, 4 p.m., Free Methodist Church, 1423 N. Fourth St., (812) 882-9822.
n Madrigal Dinner, presented by Indiana State University department of music, $30, 7 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. Seventh St., (812) 237-4590.
n Gypsy Fever performance, $3, 8 to 10 p.m., Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash Ave.
Dec. 7
Parke County
n Riverton Parke Christmas Concert, presented by the Music Department of Riverton Parke Jr/Sr. High School, 2:30 p.m., school gymnasium, Montezuma.
Vigo County
n Canned food drive, bring in five or more canned goods and receive 10 percent off of total purchase, now through Dec. 15, The Element Outdoor Outfitters, 1026 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-5668.
n Historical Museum holiday open house, 1 to 5 p.m., Vigo County Historical Museum, Sixth Street and Washington Avenue.
n Holiday Historic Tour, Farrington Grove Historic District, 2 to 6 p.m., find tour information by visiting www.farringtonsgrove.org or email fghd.th@gmail.com
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Valley Datebook: Sept. 25, 2011
• 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;
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Valley Datebook: Sept. 18, 2011
Today
Vigo County
• Euchre tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St. -
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.
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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.
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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. -
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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.
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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. - 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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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. -
Valley Datebook: Nov. 1, 2009
Today
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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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. - 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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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. -
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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. -
Valley Datebook: Aug. 16, 2009
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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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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 - 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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