Today
Parke County
n 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.
Sullivan County
n Antique Machinery Show, tri-county tractor pull, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sullivan, (812) 268-5537.
Vigo County
n Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Deming Park, for tickets, (812) 232-0147.
n Old Fashioned Day, featuring music, quilts, herbs, antiques, classic cars and more, noon to 5 p.m., Collett Park, (812) 232-2727.
n Walk to Remember, presented by Union Hospital, registration begins, 1 p.m., Ozok Shelter, Deming Park, (812) 238-4978.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, haunted house, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n Complimentary car seat check, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., AAA Hoosier Motor Club, 1400 S. Third St., (812) 232-2338.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.
n Farmer’s Market featuring local produce including fruits and vegetables, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today-Saturday, 10 1/2 and Poplar streets.
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 Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Board of Public Works and Safety meets, 2 p.m., conference room, first floor, City Hall, (812) 232-4767.
n Math and Science homework provided by Rose-Hulman students, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, main branch, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.
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 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 Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
Wednesday
Clark County, Ill.
n Library Board meeting, 6 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
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.
Vermillion County
n Clinton Redevelopment Commission meets, 5:30 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 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 Doc in a Box, featuring Dr. Enrico Garcia MD, Vigo County Health Commissioner, 8 a.m., tune to station 93.9 FM, (812) 917-4970.
n Making Tracks to Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar Streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Wee Read storytime, ages 2 and under, 10 to 10:30 a.m. ages 2 to 3, 11 to 11:30 a.m. main library, 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. To make appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.
n Poverty and Medical Care, campus and community luncheon series, noon to 1 p.m., United Campus Ministries, 321 N. Seventh St., (812) 232-0186.
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., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit www.WhiteVio
let.org or call (812) 535-2933.
n Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m. Toner Community Center, Deming Park.
n How To basic home repair class, Electrical, free event, 6 to 8 p.m., West Vigo Community Center, 127 W. Johnson Ave., West Terre Haute, (812) 533-2307.
n Play, “The Sandwalk,” part of ISU department of biology’s celebration of 150th anniversary of Darwin’s book, “The Origin of Species,” free show, 7 p.m., University Hall Theatre, ISU campus.
Thursday
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.geoci
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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 Synapse ADA Computer Station Workshop, 10 a.m. to 1:30 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 Haunted Backroads, brown bag program featuring author, Nicole Kobrowski, discussing ghosts in Indiana, 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 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 Fall reception and raffle, $50, featuring new pilot exhibit, live music, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, 6 to 9 p.m., Holocaust Museum and Education Center, (812) 234-7881.
Friday
Clay County, Ill.
n Jonah fish fry, presented by R.E.I.N. Center Coalition, 4 to 7:30 p.m., orange building, Goshorn Memorial Park.
n Xplosion of Horrors Haunted House/Hayride, $7 for the haunted house, $4 for the hayride, proceeds to benefit local Vigo County girls softball teams, 7 p.m., large building across from York Chevrolet on U.S. 40 just west of Brazil, (765) 721-4016 or (812) 236-4991.
Parke County
n Covered Bridge Festival activities, canal tours, hog roast and bean dinner, Montezuma, (765) 592-0829.
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 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 League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.
n Vigo County School Corporation cookout for charity event, $5, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., parking lot, 686 Wabash Ave., (812) 462-4011.
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 Singles Mix and Mingle, for singles 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Apple Club, Holiday Inn, 3300 U.S. Highway 41 South, (812) 232-3245.
n Blood drive, donors receive free VIP upgrade to Shadow Asylum, $7, 7 to 11 p.m., Shadow Asylum haunted house, 949 N. 10th St.
n A Haunting on Boston, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.
n Haunted Halloween Happenings, haunted train and hay rides, weather permitting, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Deming Park, for tickets, (812) 232-0147.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n Saturday storytime, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n Introduction to Computers II, 1 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill. (217) 826-2535.
Crawford County, Ill.
n Back to school basket binga, presented by Oblong Sports Boosters, $15, 5 p.m., Oblong Elementary School, gym, (618) 592-4101 or (618) 592-4103.
Clay County
n O.E.S. Turkey dinner, $8 adults, $4 children, 4 to 8 p.m., Bowling Green Community Center.
n Xplosion of Horrors Haunted House/Hayride, $7 for the haunted house, $4 for the hayride, proceeds to benefit local Vigo County girls softball teams, 7 p.m., large building across from York Chevrolet on U.S. 40 just west of Brazil, (765) 721-4016 or (812) 236-4991.
Edgar County, Ill.
n Friends of Paris Community Hospital “clearance sale” of past hospital gala props, scenery, centerpieces, office furniture, 9 to 11 a.m., north garage, hospital grounds, Paris, Ill.
Greene County
n Health fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Center Township Fire Department, Highway 54, Bloomfield, (812) 825-2799.
Parke County
n Covered Bridge Festival activities, coon holler adults, 1 p.m.; car, truck and motorcycle show, 2 p.m.; canal tours, hog roast and bean dinner, Montezuma, (765) 592-0829.
Vigo County
n Food drive, presented by Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Benedict and St. Ann Churches, bags will be left on doors for non-perishable food donations and collected Sunday.
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 Terre Haute Police Department Hot Pursuit 5k run/walk, 7 to 8 a.m., World Gospel Church, 900 Gardendale Rd., (812) 239-0565.
n Walk Now For Autism, registration begins, 9 a.m., Wabash Valley Fairgrounds; for more information visit terrehaute@autisms
peaks.org or call 1-866-500-6227.
n The Creation of Jack-O-Lantern, featuring local artist Kenny Vermillion, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Apple House, 2711 S. Third St.
n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, un-haunted walkthroughs for kids with free candy, 2 to 3 p.m. and haunted house, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
n I’m Gonna Sing: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Sr. Sue Peitrus, free event, 3 p.m., Cecilian Auditorium, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
n Jonah fish fry presented by Pierson Township Lions Club, $7.50 adults, $4 children, 4 to 7:30 p.m., Community Building, Blackhawk.
n Sirens of the Nile, belly dance review, $8 in advance, $10 day of show, 7 to 9 p.m., Scottish Rites Building, 727 Ohio St., (812) 232-3245.
n Happy Days Are Here Again, 1930’s theme party for the Vigo County Historical Society, 7 to 10 p.m., Ohio Building, (812) 235-9717.
n 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration, presented by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Lambda Chapter, featuring food, drinks, silent auction and dancing, 7 to 10 p.m., Landsbaum Center, 1433 N. Sixth St.
n Halloween Bash, featuring costume contest, food, drinks and hayride, $1 or two can goods, 7 to 10 p.m., Old Prairie Creek Gym.
n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.
n A Haunting on Boston, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.
n Haunted Halloween Happenings, haunted train ride, weather permitting, runs 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Deming Park, for tickets, (812) 232-0147.
n Hungarian Harvest Dance, $6 adults, $3 children ages 5 and older, 8 to 11 p.m., Hungarian Hall, 22nd and Linden St.
Oct. 18
Owen County
n Preservations home tour, tickets available 1 to 4 p.m., Cornerstone Hall, North Washington St., with homes open until 5 p.m., (812) 876-6017.
Parke County
n Covered Bridge Festival last day, activities, canal tours, hog roast and bean dinner, Montezuma, (765) 592-0829.
Vigo County
n Food drive, presented by Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Benedict and St. Ann Churches, bags will be left on doors for non-perishable food donations and collected today.
n Vigo County CROP Hunger Walk, registration begins 1:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, 630 Ohio St., (812) 696-5056 or (812) 299-1898.
n Big Tree Hike, sponsored by TREES Inc., free event, 2 p.m., Dobbs Park, 5170 E. Poplar Drive, visit www.TREESinc.org for more information.
n Terre Haute Regional Hospital 30th anniversary open house/tours, 2 to 4 p.m., front lobby, 3901 S. Seventh St.
n Jam Session, $2, 3 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, haunted house, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
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• 42nd annual Cory Apple Festival, through Sunday, featuring community worship service 9 a.m.;
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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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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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Clark County, 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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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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