Today
Parke County
n 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.
Vigo County
n St. Mother Theodore Guerin Fest, featuring prayer, sing-along, and bonfire, $25, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (812) 535-2925.
n Euchre Tournament, $5, 1 p.m., Club Soda, 609 S. Fourth St.
n Presentation and performance of Allen Chapel’s AME Church’s 1905 Verney organ which has been restored, featuring restoration professionals Keith and Judith Williams, 4 p.m., on the corner of Third and Crawford streets.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th 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.
Sullivan County
n Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiver support presentation featuring Teresa McKinsey, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Sullivan-First United Methodist Church, 107 N. Court St., Sullivan, (812) 917-4970.
Vermillion County
n Bean dinner, 11 a.m., Sportland Park, Clinton, (812) 208-2922.
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 Celebrate World Fest, with the Israeli Ethnic Ensemble, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
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 Board of Public Works and Safety meets, 2 p.m., conference room, first floor, City Hall, (812) 232-4767.
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 Recovering Your Business after a Natural Disaster, disaster recovery workshop, 8 to 10 a.m., Riddell National Bank, 2129 S. State Rd. 46, register by calling (812) 237-4357.
n Free educational in-service, Last Will and Testimony, 9 a.m. to noon, classrooms A and C, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
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 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, 101/2 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 Flu clinic, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
n Hamilton Center’s annual dinner, featuring guest speaker John Dickerson, $30, reception begins 5:30 p.m., Hamilton Center, (812) 231-8320.
n Chauncey Rose Middle School: Striving for Success, presented by Concerned Citizens for Chauncey Rose Middle School and Ryves Neighborhood Association, 6 to 8 p.m., gymnasium, Chauncey Rose Middle School, (812) 234-2194.
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 Pierson Township Board meets to approve 2010 budget, 7 p.m. Pierson Township Firehouse, (812) 495-6334.
n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
Wednesday
Clark County, Ill.
n Pork “Boo”ger drive through, $5, includes burger, chips, drink and cookie, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Illinois Extension, 15493 N. State Highway 1, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5422.
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.
Putnam County
n Dine with a Doc, featuring Dr. Christi Houtz, D.C., 10 a.m. to noon, Hickory Creek Nursing Home, 1109 S. Indiana Street Greencastle, (765) 653-3143.
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 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 Dine with a Doc featuring, Dr. Thomas Schmitz, Oncologist, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
n Family Service Association Counseling Board meets, noon, conference room, Terre Haute Savings Bank, main branch.
n Theology and Poverty, 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.whiteviolet.org or call (812) 535-2933.
n Three part speaker series providing information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, featuring Dr. Julie Steck and Debbie Fornefeld, $25, 4 p.m., Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, (812) 237-2830.
n Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraiser event, 15% of proceeds donated to organization, 4 to 9 p.m., Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub, 2309 S. Third St.
n Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m. Toner Community Center, Deming Park.
n Lincoln Let’s Talk About It, 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 282.
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.
n Trick or Treat at the Trail, 4 to 7 p.m., Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657.
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 Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.
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 Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Shaping Lincoln, brown bag program, featuring Mark Bennett and Mike Lunsford, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113 ext. 281 or 282.
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 Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.
Friday
Clay County
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 Storytime, ages 0 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
n Hayride and wiener roast, 7 to 10 p.m., Reeder Park, (765) 245-2728.
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 Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.
n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1627 Poplar St.
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 Lincoln Let’s Talk About It, 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 282.
n Craft/bazaar sale, 4 to 9 p.m., Family Life Center, Union Christian Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive, (812) 877-1187.
n 5K run/walk presented by Phi Kappa Psi, 5 p.m., Indiana State University, registration begins on Cherry Street, between Sixth and Seventh streets.
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 Trick-or-Treat hours, homes with turned on porch lights, 6 to 9 p.m., residential neighborhoods within city limits.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, haunted house, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.
n A Haunting on Boston, $7, proceeds to benefit Terre Town Baseball, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.
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 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.
Crawford County, Ill.
n Special square dance featuring national caller, Tom Roper, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Robinson Community Center, Robinson, Ill., (618) 584-3231.
Vigo County
n Terre Foods Fall Harvest 5K Poker Run, draw a playing card at five locations throughout the course and the top two poker hands wins a prize, Hawthorne Park, (812) 878-2014.
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 Craft/bazaar sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Family Life Center, Union Christian Church, 5350 E. Hulman Drive, (812) 877-1187.
n Parenting workshop with car seat inspections, free event, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Landsbaum Center, 1433 N. Sixth &1/2 St.
n Fall Festival, featuring large haunted house, and Harvest Pavilion with straw maze, petting zoo, pumpkins, carriage rides and more, $4 pavilion, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; $5 haunted house, 7 p.m. to midnight, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, (812) 201-3058.
n Jackson/Schnyder Nature Preserve dedication, 10 a.m., 10 a.m., west of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, drive past the college, on St. Mary’s Ave. and continue west and turn left on Bloomtown Rd., go under railroad and turn right on Concannon Ave., (765) 245-4324.
n Altrusa Chili Cook-off, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clabber Girl Festival Marketplace, (812) 208-2546.
n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Chili dinner, $5 adults, $3 children, noon to 4 p.m., West Vigo Community Center, 127 W. Johnson Ave., West Terre Haute.
n Nightmare on Ash Street, $5, un-haunted walk-throughs for kids with free candy, 2 to 3 p.m. and haunted house, 7 to 11 p.m., 1443 Ash St.
n Halloween book give-away, 1 to 4 p.m., West branch and 2 to 4 p.m., Seventh and Poplar streets,
n Trick-or-Treat hours, homes with turned on porch lights, 6 to 9 p.m., residential neighborhoods within city limits.
n Country Western Halloween dance and carry-in dinner, 7 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
n Shadow Asylum haunted house, $7, 7 p.m. to midnight, 949 N. 10th St.
n A Haunting on Boston, $7, proceeds to benefit Terre Town Baseball, 7 p.m. to midnight, 1801 Boston Ave.
n Music of the Night presented by Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Tilson Music Hall, Indiana State University, (812) 242-8476.
Nov. 1
Vermillion County
n Longaberger bingo benefit for Penny (Freed) Watkins, 2:30 p.m., 4-H Community Building, Vermillion County Fairgrounds, Cayuga.
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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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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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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. -
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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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Crawford County, Ill.
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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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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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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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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