Today
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
Parke County
n Bloomingdale Friends meeting and Homecoming with worship services followed by carry-in dinner, 10:30 a.m., Bloomingdale Friends Church, 64 W. Academy St.
Vigo County
n Seasonal Star program, Allen Memorial Planetarium, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, (812) 462-4272.
n Statue of St. Mother Theodore Guerin dedication, 10:30 a.m., St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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 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, noon to 3 p.m., Rural King, Brown and Wabash avenues; call ahead for eligibility, (812) 243-7179.
n Euchre tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.
n Celebration of 159 years of service, dinner, 1:30 p.m., program, 3:30 p.m., Lost Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
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 Afternoons with Annie the Terrier, storytime third- and fourth-graders, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
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.
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 Eric Carle Art, ages 6 to 12, with author/illustrator Eric Carle, 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, (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.
n Food preservation class, “Freezing Fruits and Vegetables,” 6:30 p.m., Clark County Extension Building, 15493 N. State Highway 1, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
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.
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 American Heart Association Heart Walk CEO luncheon, registration begins 11:45 a.m., with lunch and program beginning at noon, classrooms 1 and 2, Terre Haute Regional Hospital, (812) 237-9585.
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 Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee, special meeting, 2 p.m., West Central Indiana Economic Development District, 1718 Wabash Ave., (812) 238-1561.
n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
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 Afternoons with Annie the Terrier, storytime, third- and fourth-graders, 1 to 3 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
n Precision farming field day event presented by Bane Equipment, showcasing the latest in precision farming applications and services, 11:30 a.m., field near Clay City, two miles west of Indiana 59 on Indiana 46, visit www.BaneEquipment.com or call (765) 866-0494.
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 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 Weekly Wednesday Farm Market, 3 to 6 p.m., St. Mary-of-the-Woods, visit www.WhiteViolet.org or call (812) 535-2933.
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, 4 to 7 p.m., IGA, on Locust Street, (812) 243-7179.
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 Friends of the Library meets, 5 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Lincoln in American Memory reading discussion, 6:30 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
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 Fleschner’s inaugural cookout to benefit United Way, hamburger or hot dog lunch, $5 per plate, dessert extra, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin law office, just south of the Vigo County Courthouse.
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 Seek, Read, and Find program, literacy program for the senior community, free service, featuring Dr. Houtz D.C., chiropractor, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vigo County Public Library; for more details call Terri Turner at (812) 215-6414 or Lori Aplin at (812) 917-4970.
n Express Yourself! decorate bottles and boxes with yarn, beads and other materials, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar St., (812) 232-1113.
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
Clay County, Ill.
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
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.
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.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n Saturday storytime, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration, carnival, midway, free entertainment, Forest Park bandshell and pavilion.
Greene County
n Linton Freedom Festival, featuring Civitan ham and eggs breakfast 6 a.m., Fire Station, 9:30 a.m. pre-parade events, 10 a.m., Indiana’s largest Independence Day Parade, visit www.lintonfreedomfestival.org for more information.
Parke County
n Beach bash, sand sculpture contest, 10 a.m., games, 1 p.m., fireworks at dusk, Raccoon State Recreation Area, U.S. 36, east of Rockville.
Vigo County
n Frontier Day Parade, 9:45 a.m., downtown, Wabash Avenue, and horse show, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (217) 275-3443.
n Independence Day celebration fireworks, Fairbanks Park, (812) 232-2727.
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 “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 Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Terre Haute Community Band free concert, “An American Salute,” 8 p.m., Fairbanks Park, (812) 535-6440.
July 5
Parke County
n Billie Creek Village Ice Cream Social, free cake and ice cream, flag program, children’s games, cakewalks, wagon rides and covered bridge tour, U.S. 36, east of Rockville, (765) 569-3430.
Sullivan County
n July Celebration of Freedom, featuring live music, tri-county tractor pull, craft vendors, food vendors, pet parade, water ball and obstacle course, fireworks and more, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sullivan County Park and Lake, Sullivan.
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.
Valley Datebook
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• 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;
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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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Valley Datebook: August 28, 2011
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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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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. -
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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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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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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. -
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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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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
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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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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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