TERRE HAUTE —
Today
Parke County
n 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.
Vigo County
n Euchre tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.
n Zumba and ZumbAtomic, 2 to 4 p.m., Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club, cost is $15 for Zumba, in the Sycamore gym, and $5 for ZumbAtomic, ages 4 to 11, in the Pacer gym; call (812) 230-8386.
Monday
Clark County, Ill.
n English as a Second Language, 5 to 7 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 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.
Vigo County
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, 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 small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, 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 English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.
n Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department board meeting, 4 p.m., council meeting room, Vigo County Annex, 127 Oak St.
Tuesday
Clark County, Ill.
n Dine with a Doc, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Casey Senior Social Center, 14 S. Central Ave., Casey, Ill.; call (217) 932-5100.
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.
Edgar County, Ill.
n Cancer Friendship Group program, Dealing with Lung Cancer, 10 a.m., conference room B, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill.; (217) 465-2606, ext. 290.
Parke County
n An Evening with Frank Lloyd Wright visual presentation, 6:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville.
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. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
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 All-you-care-to-eat fish fry fundraiser, catfish, walleye, shrimp, chicken strips, adults $8, ages 12 and under $6, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Sugar Grove Elementary School, 2800 Wallace Ave.
n English as a Second Language classes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., South Vigo High School, 3737 S. Seventh St., room 157, (812) 462-4070.
n Community Bible Study presented by Celestial Christian Church, praise and worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m. with bible study at 7, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, visit www.celestialchristianchurch.org or call (812) 917-4410.
n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
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.
Parke County
n 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.
n Knitting and crocheting, all ages, bring own supplies, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville, (765) 569-5544.
Putnam County
n Dine With a Doc, 10 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek at Sunset Nursing Home, 1109 S. Indiana St., Greencastle; no cost, call (765) 653-3143.
Vigo County
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, 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 small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, 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 Dine with a Doc, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center, 300 S. Fifth St., call (182) 230-7772.
n Family Service Association Counseling Board meets, noon, conference room, Terre Haute Savings Bank, main branch.
n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.
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 WhiteViolet.org or call (812) 535-2933. run every Wednesday May 27 through Oct. 2010.
n Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m. Torner Community Center, Deming Park.
n Wabash Valley Rodders cruise-in, 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, Super Kmart parking lot, U.S. 41 South.
Thursday
Clark County, Ill.
n Senior bingo, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.; call (217) 826-2535.
n Caregiver support group, 6:30 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill.; call (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 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.
Vigo County
n Free pap tests, Planned Parenthood, 30 S. Third St.; call (812) 238-2636.
n Registration deadline for Fiber Frolic, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; actual event, 7 to 11 p.m., June 17.
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Wabash Valley Non-profit Training Series workshop, 9 to 11 a.m., Corporate Square, cost is $15 per person; to register visit INRNWEST.blogspot.com or call (765) 413-6049.
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 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 Community Conversation, “Recovery — It Makes a Difference,” Town Hall meeting presented by Mental Health American of Vigo County, 2 to 4 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets; call Myra Wilkey, (812) 232-5681.
n Community blood drive, 4 to 8 p.m., Terre Haute South Vigo High School, front entrance; call (812) 462-4270.
n Banks of the Wabash Festival, carnival, 6 p.m., all rides take one ticket, $1.50 per ticket or 16 tickets for $20, Don Morris and the Vagabondos, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fairbanks Park.
n English as a Second Language classes, 6 to 8:30 p.m., South Vigo High School, 3737 S. Seventh St., room 157, (812) 462-4070.
n Raising Test Scores, free program to help students grades 9th through 12th, with raising of PSAT, SAT and ACT scores, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Booker T. Washington Recreational Center.
Friday
Clay County
n Area 7 Senior Picnic, open to persons 50 years and older, cost is $8 per person, and includes a box lunch, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Forest Park, Brazil; call (812) 232-2675 or 1-800-238-1561, ext. 248.
Parke County
n Storytime, infants to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
n 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.
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 Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from small parking lot east of McDonald’s Restaurant, 222 S. Third St.; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.
n Banks of the Wabash Festival, carnival opens 5 p.m., pay-one-price-night, $18, Common Ground band, 7 to 9 p.m., Fairbanks Park.
n Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Apple Club, Holiday Inn, 3300 U.S. 41 South, (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.
n Relay for Life fundraiser, breakfast, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Fisherman’s Table Concession Stand, kid’s activities, 1 to 3 p.m., soccer field, Open Road band, 8 to 10 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.
Parke County
n Bird feeding, 10 a.m., star show at the planetarium, 2 p.m., Lusk Home tour, $2 donation, 3 p.m., giant recycled bubbles, 8 p.m., Turkey Run Nature Center, 1821 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind.; call (765) 597- 2654.
Vigo County
n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Banks of the Wabash Festival, carnival opens 1 p.m., Corey Cox band, 7 to 9 p.m., Fairbanks Park.
May 30
Clark County, Ill.
n 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.
Parke County
n Bird feeding, 10 a.m., make a bird feeder, 10:30 a.m., star show at the planetarium, 2 p.m., Lusk Home tour, 3 p.m., “Can a Flying Squirrel Fly?” program, 8 p.m., Turkey Run Nature Center, 1821 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind.; call (765) 597- 2654.
Vigo County
n Euchre Tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.
n Banks of the Wabash Festival, carnival opens 4 p.m., pay-one-price-day, $18, gospel music, 4 p.m., with Sam Glover organizing tribute to late Nancy Rooney, Fairbanks Park.
Valley Datebook
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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. -
Valley Datebook: August 21, 2011
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. -
Valley Datebook: Sept. 6, 2009
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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
Today
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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