TERRE HAUTE — Today
Edgar County, Ill.
• “First Ladies” presentation featuring road scholar Sharon Alter, discusses how three different Presidents’ wives helped their husbands and the nation survive three wars, free event, 1 p.m., Edgar County Historical Society Annex, 408 N. Main St., Paris, Ill., (217) 463-5305.
Parke County
n Feed the birds, 10 a.m., fossil hunt, 10:30 a.m., video tour of Trail 3, 1 p.m., and planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.
n Montezuma Park Board meets, 4 p.m., Montezuma firehouse.
Monday
Clay County
n 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.
n Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.
n Clay County Historical Society meets, 7 p.m., lower level of the museum. Arlene Meyers, retired teacher and world traveler will be the featured speaker; topic titled, “Places.”
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.
Parke County
n Happy Hustlers and Suns of Soil 4-H clubs meet, 3:30 p.m., Montezuma Elementary School.
n Montezuma Covered Bridge Festival Committee meets, 7 p.m., Montezuma Community Center; all interested in joining the committee welcome to attend.
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 Free Vigo County School Corp. adult GED classes daily through Friday, times vary, Chauncey Rose Adult Education Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4479 or 462-4070.
n Send kids to Bible camp sale, rain or shine, items for sale include wood lathe, wood planer, piano tools, clothes, toys, and household items, 8 a.m., Grace Baptist Church, 1209 N. 19th St.
n Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut St.
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 St. Visit www.carecouncilin.org.
Tuesday
Clark County, Ill.
n English as a Second Language, 5:30 to 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 Vermillion County Board of Commissioners meet, 7:30 p.m., courthouse, Newport.
Vigo County
n Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.
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 Math and Science homework provided by Rose-Hulman students, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.
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
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 Mother Goose on the Loose, ages 3 and under, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n SHIP Assistance, Senior Health Insurance Information Program, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For 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 Job Resources at the library, learn about resources that can help improve job skills and assist in a job search, 2 to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Basic Food Preservation workshop, drying foods, $20, 5:30 p.m., Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom, 900 Wabash Ave., (812) 462-3371.
n Junior Achievement’s Bowl-A-Thon, 6 p.m., Terre Haute Bowling Center, 600 E. Springhill Drive, (812) 232-6230.
n Swinging into Summer Style Show, with light hors d’ oeuvres, $13 per person or $100 for table of eight, 6:30 p.m., St. George Social Center, 1900 S. Fourth St., (812) 232-5244.
Thursday
Clark County, Ill.
n Friends of the Library meets, 5 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.
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.
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. For 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 Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n HOPE registration, free spay and neuter program for Terre Haute and Vigo County residents, must bring picture ID, proof of current residency, and proof of government assistance, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 234 S. Eighth St.; call ahead for eligibility, (812) 243-7179.
n Junior Achievement’s Bowl-A-Thon, 6 p.m., Terre Haute Bowling Center, 600 E. Springhill Drive, (812) 232-6230.
n Math and Science homework provided by Rose-Hulman students, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.
n Roll it, Take it, Leave it, Move it: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options seminar, featuring Edward Jones financial adviser Scott Babb, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 931 S. Seventh St., (812) 894-3402.
n Culinary Classroom, gourmet dips and wine paring, during Girls Night Out event, $8 at the door, 6 to 8 p.m., Clabber Girl, 900 Wabash Ave., (812) 478-7113.
n Seek, Read, and Find program, literacy program for the senior community, free service, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Comfort Keepers, 1273 Lafayette Ave.; call Senior Education Ministries, (812) 917-4970.
n Parent resource workshop, for parents of sixth- to ninth-graders who need math or science help, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets; rsvp by calling 1-866-242-3797.
n Ivy Tech Community College, commencement ceremony, featured speaker Mayor Duke Bennett, 7 p.m., Hulman Center, 200 N. Eighth St., (812) 237-3737.
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.
Friday
Clark County, Ill.
n Bike Safety Day, free bike inspections, 4 to 6 p.m., Walmart SuperCenter, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
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, infant to age 5, 10 to 10 :30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
n Movie Night, presented by the Park Board, 7 p.m., Montezuma Community Center.
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 Sheriff’s Shootout Golf Classic, registration begins 7 a.m., William S. Rea Golf Course, (812) 231-8320.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.
n Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m. terrace above the pool, Holiday Inn, 3300 S. U.S. Highway 41, (812) 232-3245.
n Jonah fish fry, $8 adults, $5 kids, 4 to 8 p.m., North Little League Ballpark, on Park Avenue, (812) 208-9367.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n Master Gardener Plant Sale, 8 to 10 a.m., University of Illinois Extension office, 15493 N. State Highway 1, one mile south of Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
n Bike Rodeo and Fun Day, featuring bike decorating contest, bake sale and cake walk, 10 a.m., basketball court, campgrounds, Mill Creek Park, Marshall, Ill., (217) 889-3901.
Clay County
n Good Ole’ Days Festival with local vendors, live bluegrass and country music, food, games and horseback and wagon ride, $5 for meals, 11 a.m., Poland Park, (812) 986-3354.
n Centennial Year celebration banquet, for all alumni, any student attended, or teacher of Cory School, honoring the class of 1959, social hour 6 and dinner 7 p.m., Perry Township Fire Department, Cory, (812) 864-2378 or (812) 877-2180.
Owen County
n Coal City Fun Day all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., Coal City firehouse.
Sullivan County
n Mother’s Day event featuring funny musical twins, Spittin’ Image, 6 and 8 p.m. shows, Log Cabin Shelter House, Sullivan Lake, 990 E. Picnic Road, Sullivan, (812) 268-5537.
Vigo County
n Hungarian Lodge rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hungarian Hall, North 22nd and Linden streets.
n Friends Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Spring Thyme Plant and Herb Faire featuring plants, crafts, gifts and more than 133 vendors, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fairbanks Park, near Wabash River.
n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Banks of the Wabash Chorus, Mother’s Day program, $12 adults, $7 seniors and students, 2 and 7 p.m, Harmony Hall, 1257 Lafayette Ave., (812) 232-4926.
n My Brother’s Keeper, a gathering of men conference, 3 to 7 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 223-6446.
n Chicken noodle dinner, $7 adults, $3.50 ages 3 to 12, 4 to 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 116 N. Third St., West Terre Haute.
May 10
Parke County
n Spring Concert and Award Ceremony for Riverton Parke Music Department, seventh through 12th grades, free event, 2:30 p.m., gymnasium, Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School.
Valley Datebook
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• 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
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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. -
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
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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. -
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
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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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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. -
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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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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. -
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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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