Today
Clay County
n Quilt show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., REIN Center Community Library, 700 Main St., Clay City.
Parke County
n Civil War Days featuring the Brazil Concert Band, re-enactments, Lincoln-Douglas debate, scavenger hunts, medical demonstrations, drill demonstrations and more, $5 ages 6 to 10, $7 ages 11 and older, 2 p.m., Billie Creek Village, one mile east of Rockville Town Square on U.S. 36; visit www.billiecreekvillage.org or call (765) 569-0252.
Vigo County
n 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.
n Family Day at the Woods featuring crafts, choir, handbell concerts, food, games, sidewalk chalk art and more, free event, 1 to 5 p.m., Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (812) 535-2800.
Monday
Clark County, Ill.
n Kidpower Summer Day Camp, first through sixth grades, $10 registration fee, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Martinsville Library, 120 E. Cumberland St., (217) 382-4113 or (217) 826-5422.
n Saturday storytime with Annie the Terrier, third- and fourth-graders, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
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.
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 Civil War Days featuring the Brazil Concert Band, re-enactments, scavenger hunts, medical demonstrations, drill demonstrations and more, $5 ages 6 to 10, $7 ages 11 and older, 2 p.m., Billie Creek Village, one mile east of Rockville Town Square on U.S. 36; visit www.billiecreekvillage.org or call (765) 569-0252.
Sullivan County
n Quilting for beginners, 2 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, Sullivan County Learning Center, visit www.ivytech.edu/terrehaute for more details.
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 blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
n Game Day, third through fifth grades, 2 to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
Tuesday
Clark County, Ill.
n Kidpower Summer Day Camp, first through sixth grades, $10 registration fee, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Clark County Extension office, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
n Book Buddies, 1 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n English as a Second Language, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Parke County
n “The Family — My How It Has Changed,” presentation by Muriel Drake Ryan, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
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 IP video on energy efficiency improvement grants for agriculture producers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Purdue Extension office, Vermillion County Courthouse, Newport, (765) 492-3394.
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 Nutritional Cooking Class, 10 to 11 a.m., Wabash Senior Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 323-3245.
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 University Outreach and Engagement, life science seminar, 11:30 to 1 p.m., Ventures, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, (812) 244-4000.
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 Storytime, ages 3 to 8, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Public Rights of Way and Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation for People with Disabilities, free audio conference, 2 to 3:30 p.m., The WILL Center, 4312 S. Seventh St., (812) 298-9455.
n Terre Haute Humane Society board of directors meet, 5:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.
n LASIK Vision Correction presentation, 6 to 7 p.m., AP&S; Clinic, 422 Poplar St., (812) 242-3937.
n Pre-Diabetes class, $40, 6 to 9 p.m., Diabetes Education Center, Union Hospital, (812) 238-7577.
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 Kidpower Summer Day Camp, first through sixth grades, $10 registration fee, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., West Union Library, 209 W. Union St., (217) 279-3556 or (217) 826-5422.
n Coffee Chat, 10:15 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Be a Wild Thing program, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Saturday storytime with Annie the Terrier, third- and fourth-graders, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
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 Storytime, ages 3 to 8, 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 Terre Haute Area Meals on Wheels Inc. board of directors meet, noon, 630 Ohio St., (812) 232-3878.
n Family Service Association Counseling Finance Committee meets, noon, conference room, Union Hospital.
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 Blood drive, 2 to 5 p.m., St. Vincent Surgery Center, 227 E. McCallister Drive, road between Wabash Valley Harley Davidson and Cheeseburger in Paradise.
n Weekly Wednesday Farm Market, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Mary-of-the-Woods, visit www.WhiteViolet.org or call (812) 535-2933.
Thursday
Clark County, Ill.
n Kidpower Summer Day Camp, first through sixth grades, $10 registration fee, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Casey First Christian Church, 200 S.E. Eighth St., Casey, (217) 932-2773; also 12:30 to 3 p.m., Westfield Community Center, (217) 826-5422.
n Children’s craft hour, 1 to 2 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Conestoga Wagons of the National Road program, 6:30 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.
n Friends of Turkey Run and Shades state parks meet, 7 p.m., Wagon Wheel room, Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Ind.; www.geocities.com/moloney_m_j
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 Microsoft Access Intermediate class, 9 a.m., Ivy Tech Community College, Center for Workforce Development, visit www.ivytech.edu/terrehaute for more details.
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 Author Accolade featuring Teresa Lady, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Blood pressure screening, free, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 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 Crossroads Repertory Theatre, brown bag program, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Tree Advisory Board meets, 2 to 3 p.m., Terre Haute mayor’s conference room, third floor, city hall.
n Cake Decorating with Diana Guy, sixth through 12th grades, 2 to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Arts Illiana Bravo Awards, reception begins 6 p.m., award presentation at 7, Indiana State University Center for Performing and Fine Arts, (812) 235-5007.
Friday
Clark County, Ill.
n National Road Festival, Casey, Marshall and Martinsville, (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, Ooogles ’n’ Googles, infant to age 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 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 Line and Partner Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n National Road Festival, vendors selling jewelry, baked goods, gift baskets, purses, fruits, vegetables and more, also featuring art work by Jo Rich, 8 a.m. to noon, Courthouse Square, Marshall, (217) 826-5422.
n National Road Festival, Casey and Martinsville, (217) 826-5422.
n Catfish Festival, Mill Creek Park, Marshall, Ill., (217) 889-3901.
n Circus Parade, 10 a.m., Casey, (217) 932-9229.
n Saturday storytime, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Edgar County, Ill.
n Parisienne Garden Walk, $5, and free Arts Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Methodist Park, 326 Court St., Paris, Ill., (217) 466-4215.
Parke County
n Veterans Appreciation Day, featuring parade, dedications, guest speakers and music, 10 a.m., parade begins at Beechwood Park and ends at courthouse, Rockville, (765) 569-6891.
Sullivan County
n Rock-a-thon, Shelburn Church of God food pantry fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring games and pie in the face of special guests, 615 W. Mill St., Shelburn, (812) 251-7429.
Vigo County
n 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.
n Invasive Plant Eradication work day, bring sack lunch, gloves, eye protection, shovels and pruners, 9 a.m., Dobbs Park Nature Center, 5170 E. Poplar St. (812) 877-6007.
n Rock-a-thon, fundraiser for Shelburn Church of God food pantry, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring games and pie in the face of special guests, Gordon Food Service, 5000 S. Seventh St., (812) 251-7429.
n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Crisis Pregnancy Center baby shower, presented by Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church’s Life Group, “We are Family”; items needed include diapers size 2, baby wipes, baby thermometers, clothes size newborn to 2T, pack and plays and bouncy seats, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 3050 E. Davis Drive.
n Remember, Rebuild and Recover, free flood recovery event, featuring bounce houses, hot dogs and shared memorabilia of the June 2008 flood, 2 to 4 p.m., Wabash Valley Disaster Recovery Coalition office, 351 S. Airport Road, (812) 877-3639.
n Zorah Shrine Centennial Celebration, featuring Temple rededication, hospitality hour, dinner with Centennial gift, and potentate ball band, $25, 5 p.m., 420 N. Seventh St., (812) 232-8232.
n Evening of Music and Chocolate, $10, 7 p.m., Central Christian Church, 4950 E. Wabash Ave., (812) 877-9959.
n Terre Haute Community Band free concert, “Broadway Bound,” 8 p.m., Fairbanks Park, (812) 535-6440.
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• 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;
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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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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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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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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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