Nashville, Ind.
Jackson-Hale reunion scheduled for Oct. 21
The descendants of Elmer-Mary Jackson and Ira-Nora Hale will hold a family reunion Oct. 21 at Brown County State Park Shelter House in Nashville, Ind.
Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered dish. A display table will be set up for anyone’s special talents or art. Also, a white elephant auction will be held; bring an article for it and we can keep it in the family.
Any questions call Bonnie (Jackson) Wagner at (812) 988-7609.
Bloomfield
Quilting class set for Saturday in Bloomfield
Charlotte Humerickhouse will show how to construct a Christmas Coaster in a foundation piecing quilting class scheduled 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Community Room of the Bloomfield Public Library.
Fabric packets are included in the class price of $20. Students need to bring their own sewing machine, thread, pins, scissors and seam ripper. If possible, also bring a rotary cutter and mat and a 12-inch quilting ruler. To register, call (812) 384-4125.
Terre Haute
Play therapy support group set to meet
A play therapy peer support group has been formed to discuss play therapy ideas and requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist. The group will meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Vigo County Public Library from noon to 1. Contact Diane Smith at (812) 232-2144 for additional information or questions.
Terre Haute
Church plans ‘Shop for a Cure’ event
The Cross Tabernacle Church on Seventh Street in Terre Haute will stage a “Shop for a Cure” event Nov. 3 to raise money for Relay for Life, a fundraiser of the American Cancer Society.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be more than 10 vendors, including Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay, Home Interiors, Cookie Lee Jewelry and more to help with your holiday shopping.
Lunch may also be purchased for $5 (1/2 chicken salad sandwich, soup, slice of pie and a drink (donated by the Grand Traverse Pie Company).
All proceeds will go to the "Just Smile Every Mile" Relay Team.
In five years, our team has raised more than $10,000 for the cause.
For more information, contact Malea Crosby at (812) 235-0799 or Jamie Richey at (812) 208-6157.
Terre Haute
Eat at Applebee’s and support families
Help support children and families in Vigo County by eating at Applebee’s! The Vigo County CARE Council is hosting a “Dining to Donate” event at the south Applebee's location all day Oct. 30.
Applebee’s will donate 15 percent of the food bill to the CARE Council for diners who present a Dining to Donate coupon when ordering. The Dining to Donate Coupon can be downloaded from the CARE Council Web site at www.carecouncilin.org.
Terre Haute
CARE Council plans pancake breakfast
The CARE Council is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at the south Applebee’s on Nov. 3 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
Enjoy a filling meal that is fulfilling also – as you help us raise funds to give families access to resources that will help them to thrive rather than merely survive. The CARE Council is composed of a diverse group of volunteers that have come together for the purpose of promoting collaboration to ensure the safety and well-being of children and families. Current projects include the Family Connections Web site, an online guide to child/family resources in Vigo County, and the Year of the Child, which will promote a different issue related to child/family well-being each month during 2008.
Terre Haute
Vigo County Public Library plans events
The following events will take place at the Main Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
• Caught in the Middle: How “Sandwich Generation” Women Make It Work with Sharon Langlotz, Indiana Commission for Women. 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Thursday
Many middle-aged women are still parenting, caring for grandchildren and taking care of parents and aging relatives and working. This workshop will examine the reasons that this is a “sandwich” generation, and will look at how some women truly manage to do it all.
Lunch can be purchased for $7 from Savories including mambo chicken salad, cookies and a drink. To reserve a lunch, please call Community Services at (812) 232-1113, ext. 281 or 282 by Oct. 15.
• Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael from 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Oct. 25
Join Marylee Hagan, director of the Historical Museum, as she reviews the highlights of Carmichael's life. Pianist Doug Brooks and singer Rachel McClelland will perform Hoagy’s favorites. The Hoagy Carmichael Sculpture/Educational Tour will formally open this weekend at the Indiana Theatre. Listen to the life and music of this famous composer and then view the sculpture.
Lunch can be purchased for $7 from Savories including hoagie sandwich, fruit salad and a drink. To reserve a lunch, please call Community Services at (812) 232-1113, ext. 281 or 282 by Oct. 22.
Brown bag lunches are always welcome.
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Terre Haute museums keeping history alive
Even if you don’t have a mystical Egyptian tablet that brings museum inhabitants to life at sunset like character Larry Daley in the “Night in the Museum” movies, history can come alive for you, your friends and family at the many museums in the Wabash Valley.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 12, 2012
• Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson
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Learn brief history of Social Security at Brown Bag
Join Amy Long, Social Security operations supervisor, for a brief history of Social Security, including why and how Social Security was created, changes over the years and information on the future at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the Vigo County Public Library for a Brown Bag.
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Terre Haute’s litter leads to trashy look, feast for crows
Dear My Fellow Hoosiers,
Why do you litter? When I moved here in April 2007 there were two things that I noticed right away about the Wabash Valley. -
PAW PRINTS: Enjoy a pet-friendly Valentine’s Day
Every year, the poison control experts see a rise in pet cases around Feb. 14, with many involving chocolate and lilies (a flower that is potentially fatal to cats).
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Greene’s Goose Pond offers Marsh Madness, March 2-4
Special to the Tribune-StarWildlife Area’s annual Marsh Madness bird festival takes place March 2-4 at multiple locations around Greene County.
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WEDDINGS: Feb. 12, 2012
• McBride Menestrina
• Baer-Marshall
• Miller-Lunsford
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ENGAGEMENTS: Feb. 12, 2012
• Archer-Cooper
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Vectren cautions public about snow, ice removal
Vectren Energy Delivery wants to remind customers to proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters at their homes or businesses this winter.
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Workshop to emphasize basics of alpaca farming
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Genealogy Society offers free forum
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering a free educational forum titled “Brick Wall Hurdling” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in rooms A, B and C of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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PAW PRINTS: Want to adopt a pit bull? Here are some helpful hints
Despite the bad publicity, pit bulls can be very lovable and loyal family dogs. There is a great deal of confusion associated with the label “pit bull.” The most accurate definition refers to two breeds: the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. Some people include other breeds in this group because they share similar head shapes and body types.
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Purdue Extension to offer diabetes cooking school
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
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Pepsi Community Caps Program to benefit charities
Refreshment Services-Pepsi will kick off its 2012 Community Caps Program on March 1. The Community Caps Program will benefit several charitable organizations and schools in Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar County in Illinois.
- Special Occasions: Feb. 5, 2012
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Serve as 4-H judge, volunteer
The 2012 4-H Bi-State Judges and Leaders Clinic will be Feb. 18 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Main Campus, at 8000 S. Education Drive.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Feb. 5, 2012
With January now history we can report new faces in both master point races, male and female.
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Tried 'n' True: Upside Down Pizza calls for crescent rolls
When our boys were young, we went every Sunday evening for pizza in Charleston, Ill. When they got to be older and they were working on the farm, I would make pizza from scratch.
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Extension to offer basic food preservation workshops
Purdue University Extension will be offering basic food preservation workshops at Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom in Terre Haute. Two sessions will offer different methods.
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GRAPE SENSE: Trips open my eyes to new wines in new regions
The wine industry spends a lot of money worldwide to promote brands, regions, and wine tourism. One of the many ways the wine industry invests is press trips.
Depending on when you read this column, I’m either in France or just returned from a press trip.
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Clay Habitat plans open house
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will stage the dedication ceremony and open house for the Mary Ann Hofmann family home from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 518 E. Ridge St. in Brazil.
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Born to perform: Terre Haute South senior to sing in Carnegie Hall
Soon, the domed ceiling of Carnegie Hall and the archway in the Hayes family kitchen will share a special connection.
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8th District Rep. Bucshon visits CASA volunteers
The U.S Representative of the 8th Congressional District, Larry Bucshon met with CASA volunteers earlier this month to learn more about the Vigo County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Paw Prints: Animal protection law ranking hits home
The Humane Society of the United States released the 2011 “Humane State Ranking” of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Tried 'n' True: Here's a recipe for all you chocolate lovers
This recipe is for all you chocolate lovers.
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Soybean farmers build state fair building
Since 98 percent of Americans no longer live on farms, Indiana soybean farmers are going to bring the farm to the public in a new exhibit building at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
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Sign up now for Rockville Public Library’s ebook class
Rockville Public Library will have free demonstrations on how to use ebook readers with its downloadable ebook service, Overdrive.
- Weddings, Anniversaries: Jan. 29, 2012
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Sullivan Foundation looking for Volunteer of Year
The Sullivan County Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its “Volunteer of the Year” award to be announced March 29.
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