Today, Sept. 9
Clay County
• Flea and Farmer’s Markets, noon to 4 p.m., 115 W. National Ave., Brazil, (812) 240-3572.
Vigo County
• Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends only, Deming Park; for tickets, (812) 232-0147.
• Free computer lab for job search purposes, also access to phone for local calls; resume building software and self-taught tutorials, noon to 5:30 p.m., Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, 600 S. Third St., (812) 235-1827, ext. 236.
• Financial Peace University, 6 p.m., Agape Christian Church, 1825 Jessica Drive, (812) 299-5450.
Monday
Clay County
• 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.
• Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.
Vigo County
• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m.; or to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m., both from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
• Free computer lab for job search purposes, every weekday, also access to phone for local calls; resume building software and self-taught tutorials, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, 2702 S. Third St. and 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., 600 S. Third St., (812) 235-1827, ext. 236.
• Blood drive, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Indiana Business College; 2 to 4 p.m., John Paul II Catholic Church; 4 to 7:30 p.m., Maplewood Christian Church.
• Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut St. September special is free spay/neuter for Pitbull/pitbull mixes with $10 rabies; for more information call (812) 235-6465.
• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
• Soup kitchen, every weekday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 232-5190.
• Community open house celebrating National Assisted Living Week with door prizes, refreshments, 3 to 5 p.m., The Wyndmoor Retirement Community, U.S. 41 South; (812) 298-9963.
• Free information session on the Complete Health Improvement Program, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, 630 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8733.
Tuesday
Clay County
• Blood drive, 9 to 11 a.m., Holly Hill, Knightsville.
Greene County, Ill.
• Blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bloomfield High School.
Parke County
• 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.
Vigo County
• Farmer’s Market featuring local produce including fruits and vegetables, 4 to 8 p.m., Union Hospital parking lot, Eighth Avenue and Lafayette.
• 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. Accepting unexpired medications; call (812) 232-7447.
• Free tutoring program for first through 12th grade, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Charles T. Hyte Community Center, 618 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-0724 or (812) 223-1330.
• Western Indiana Community Action Agency board of directors meets, 5 p.m., board room, 705 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-1264.
• Seminar regarding kidney dialysis treatment options, and family support information, presented by Fresenius Medical Care, 5:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 234-0020, ext. 15.
• Torner Community Center, pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
• Community Bible study presented by Celestial Christian Church, praise and worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m. with Bible study at 7, 1219 S. 12th St.; visit celestialchristianchurch.org or call (812) 917-4410.
• Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
Wednesday
Clark County, Ill.
• Library board of trustees meets, 6 p.m., Clark County Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Edgar County, Ill.
• Hobo Quilts program describing the history of “riding the rails” across America, presented by Edgar County Association for Home Community Education, $3 lunch included, 10 a.m., Edgar County Fairgrounds multi-purpose building, Paris, Ill.; (217) 463-7610 or (217) 269-2239.
Putnam County
• Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Cloverdale High School.
Vermillion County
• Clinton Redevelopment Commission meets, 5:30 p.m., Clinton City Council Chambers.
Vigo County
• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m.; or to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m., both from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
• Film festival showing “Fresh,” and “Kilowatt Ours,” presented by Our Green Valley Alliance for Sustainability, 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. respectively, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets; (812) 232-1113.
• 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. Accepting unexpired medications; call (812) 232-7447.
• Which Comes First, The Community Identity or the Art?, Art Chatter discussion topic, 5:15 p.m., Moggers’ Restaurant and Pub, 908 Poplar St., (812) 235-2801.
Thursday
Parke County
• Parke County Council meets, 9 a.m., Parke County Emergency Operations Center, 110 E. High St., Rockville, (765) 569-3422.
Vermillion County
• Vermillion County Area Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals meet, 7:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Courtroom, second floor, Vermillion County Courthouse, Newport.
Vigo County
• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
• Blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., McLean High School.
• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
• The 40th annual Oktoberfest, food, drink, live entertainment, free admission, 11 a.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets.
• Second annual Springhill Village Antique Appraisal, first item appraised free, second item, $5, proceeds to benefit Alzheimer’s Association, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., 1001 E. Springhill Drive; ASCSeniorCare.com/shv or (812) 299-6300.
• Free tutoring program for first through 12th grade, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Charles T. Hyte Community Center, 618 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-0724 or (812) 223-1330.
• Carry-in dinner, 5:30 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245 or (812) 232-7575.
• Free information session on the Complete Health Improvement Program, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Regional Hospital classrooms 1 and 2, 3901 S. Seventh St., (812) 234-8733.
Friday
Clark County, Ill.
• Farmer’s Market, 4 to 7 p.m. CDT, Bolin’s Lot, 103 N. Central Ave., Casey, Ill.; for more information call (217) 276-26175 or (217) 276-4532.
Parke County
• Storytime, infants to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
Putnam County
• Blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Greencastle High School.
Vigo County
• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
• Rise and Shine with a Doc featuring Dr. Jeremy Schue, 8 to 10 a.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245 or (812) 232-7575.
• Third annual Soup Luncheon/Garage Sale to benefit The WILL Center “Ramps for Freedom” project, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch served 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., carry-out available, Sycamore Manor, 222 S. 25th St.; (812) 478-2400.
• The 40th annual Oktoberfest, food, drink, live entertainment, free admission, 11 a.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets.
Saturday
Parke County
• Walk for Life to benefit Parke/Vermillion Crisis Pregnancy Center featuring face painting and tour of center, 9 a.m. registration, 118 W. Ohio St., Rockville, (765) 569-6460.
Vigo County
• Walk Now for Autism Speaks, Wabash Valley Fairgrounds, visit www.walknowforautism.org for more information.
• 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; interested participants call (812) 299-5404.
• Pumpkin Festival featuring food, crafts and more, 8 a.m. to noon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. Seventh St.
• Walk MS: Wabash Valley 2012, registration begins 9 a.m., St. Mary-of-the-Woods College.
• The Joy of Healthy Eating presented by Chef Wendell Fowler, sponsored by The Maple Center for Integrative Health and Union Hospital, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Landing at Fort Harrison, 3350 N. Fourth St., visit themaplecenter.org or call (812) 234-8733.
• Free computer lab for job search purposes, daily, also access to phone for local calls; resume building software and self-taught tutorials, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, 600 S. Third St., (812) 235-1827, ext. 236.
• Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1403 Chestnut St. September special is free spay/neuter for Pitbull/pitbull mixes with $10 rabies. For more information call (812) 235-6465.
• Desserts for Dinner new building fundraiser for First Free Will Baptist Church; selling $10 pies including apple, cherry, blueberry, peach, blackberry and strawberry rhubarb, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Baesler’s Market, advance order by calling (812) 230-4262, (812) 841-5635 or Baesler’s (812) 232-2498.
• Bat Festival with live bat and bird programs, children’s activities and discussions by leading experts, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ISU Science Building and 6 to 10 p.m., Dobbs Park, 5170 E. Poplar Drive, (812) 237-4520.
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 11 a.m., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, visit alz.org/walk or call 1-800-272-3900.
• Cornhole tournament and carnival fundraiser presented by Ryves Community Optimist Club, 11:30 a.m., ISU Memorial Stadium, visit ryvesoptimists.org or call (812) 235-1265.
• Vigo County Green Party meets, 2 p.m., Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash Ave., (812) 239-2760.
• The 40th annual Oktoberfest, food, drink, live entertainment, free admission, 4 p.m. to midnight, Clabber Girl Marketplace, Ninth and Cherry streets.
• Grandparents and gospel music event, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Fairbanks Park, (812) 230-4401.
• Taste of India to benefit United Way of the Wabash Valley, 5:30 p.m., Hulman Center, (812) 442-5500 or (812) 235-6287.
• Fun with Fans and Veils, belly dance fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245 or (812) 232-7575.
Sept. 16
Vigo County
• Free computer lab for job search purposes, also access to phone for local calls; resume building software and self-taught tutorials, noon to 5:30 p.m., Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, 600 S. Third St., (812) 235-1827, ext. 236.
Valley Life
Valley Datebook: Sept. 9, 2012
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FAMILY TIES: While searching for my grandfather, I found my mother
I remember the afternoon my mother received the chilling news from her nephew that her oldest sister and brother-in-law had been killed in a car/bus collision.
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GRAPE SENSE: Same old whites getting you down? Try something different
If the same old Chardonnay, Riesling or Pinot Grigio is getting you down, try something different.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: A Rhubarb Nut Bread for the season
Last fall we went to the Covered Bridge Festival. Gene loves to go. Anyway, I got to talking to this lady, Treva Smith, at Bridgeton.
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ENGAGEMENT: Published May 12, 2013
Stoelting-Steele
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Friends of Library plans annual book sale
The Friends of the Vigo County Public Library is planning its annual book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from 1 to 4 p.m. May 19 in the Main Library Lower Level Meeting Rooms A, B, C and D.
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Woman’s Press Club celebrates 100 years
On Feb. 18, 1913, a group of 13 female journalists and activists met for lunch at the Tea Room in L. S. Ayres Department Store in downtown Indianapolis to found the Woman’s Press Club of Indianapolis.
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Children’s Museum to host orientation for summer volunteers
Those who are looking for a way to give back to the community and have fun at the same time are invited to attend a volunteer orientation session at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Walk for greyhound rescue
A family pet walk fundraiser open to all breeds is set for at 2 p.m. May 19 at Buggs Temple on the Canal Walk in Indianapolis.
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‘Food Safety: From Garden Gates to Dinner Plates’ workshop coming up in June
There is a new law on the books in Illinois called the Cottage Food Operation Act of 2011. This new law allows for the preparation and sale of certain low-risk foods in the private home without the expense of a commercially certified kitchen and for the sale of said foods at a farmers market.
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Scams are brown bag focus
The Vigo County Public Library’s next brown bag event, “Don’t Be a Victim!” featuring Amy Wardlow, is set for 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the main branch.
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Countryside, Kalorama gardens celebrating opening weekend
Countryside Gardens, owned by Terry and Jennie O’Rourke, and Kalorama Gardens, owned by Steve and Linda Gard, opened for the season this weekend. Both gardens are in Marshall, Ill. Opening days continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.
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Saturday seminar to bring nationally known genealogists to Ivy Tech
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering the public a unique opportunity to learn more about the new techniques and methods now available for individuals interested in doing genealogical research on the Internet.
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Evening Thyme Garden Club to host garden fair at Clark County Fairgrounds
The Evening Thyme Garden Club will present the 15th annual garden fair from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday at Clark County Fairgrounds in Marshall, Ill., with free parking and admission.
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Student mentoring program offers one-on-one technology instruction
The Connecting Generations Mentoring Program can help those who would like one-on-one instruction on how to use the Internet or other technology.
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CULINARY COURSES: Clabber Girl Classroom Kitchen provides variety of cooking courses for the Valley
There are a few taste-bud-tantalizing-perks for having America’s leading baking powder producer in your backyard. For nearly 120 years, Clabber Girl has been a staple in Terre Haute. In 1899, Hulman and Company began offering up what was to become one of the oldest brands in the country, Clabber baking powder. In 1923, the company changed the baking powder brand name to Clabber Girl.
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CHRIS DAVIES: Keep sodium levels in mind when sweating buckets
Salt, or sodium, is vital to life. Too much or too little sodium can cause all kinds of problems in your body. How much sodium do we need if we are exercising consistently?
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Union Hospital creates community garden
Union Hospital will be opening a community garden on its campus in mid-May. Before they embarked on such a challenge, they looked to their neighbor Indiana State University for advice.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Try this when you’ve got to avoid salt
I have a good friend in an assisted living complex. She went to her doctor last winter and he told her she had to leave off the salt. My mother used this when dad couldn’t have any salt.
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NEWSMAKER: May 5, 2013
Carolyn Whitcomb Jeffries was installed as president of the State Huguenot Society of Indiana on April 21 at Meridian Hills Country Club of Indianapolis.
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ANNIVERSARY: Published May 5, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Abel
Larry and Rose Abel will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
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ENGAGEMENT: Published May 5, 2013
Nasser-Haynes
Kayla Kristine Nasser and Geoffrey Miller Haynes, both of Terre Haute, were united in marriage on Sept. 22, 2012, at Crosslane Community Church, officiated by Brett Wilson. -
RIVER OF SOUND: Composer sees symphony bring his musical imagination to life
David Watkins smiled as he stood on the Tilson Auditorium stage. The audience stood, too, applauding.
Two of his compositions had just been performed by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra. Neither piece — “A Wabash Portrait” and “River Fanfare” — had been played publicly in decades. -
GRAPE SENSE: The greatest thing to happen to wine since screw caps
Wine industry innovation has been pretty limited beyond winemaking. Arguably, screw caps and synthetic closures have been the most influential innovations in recent years.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Healthy Granola Bars good for everyone
I always liked Granola bars. Also Granola, to eat by handful. Pat Coolley always keeps granola on hand to nibble on. I don’t like raisins so I use dried cherries or cranberries instead. Instead of brown sugar use Splenda or your choice. I also use sugar-free syrup. So my husband, Gene, can eat these bars, too. This recipe comes from Rose Hill Community Church.
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Marie Cunningham celebrates 95th birthday
Marie K. Cunningham of Terre Haute will celebrate her 95th birthday on May 5, 2013, during an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the activity room of Cannon Inn.
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Engagement: Published April 28, 2013
Royer-Higgins
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Anniversaries: Published April 28, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Stephens
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Schroer
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The Beauties of Spring: Stunning array of wildflowers bloom each spring in Collett Park
Groundskeepers put off the first mowing of Collett Park each spring.
Admirers of the place, Terre Haute’s oldest park, like it that way.
A stunning array of wildflowers covers the 21-acre lawn for a few short weeks. Those plants, known as “spring beauties,” emerge in March, bloom in April and go dormant by May, when the brilliant waves of white and pink flowers disappear. -
YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Intern working to improve city's sustainability
In 2012 officials with the Institute of Community Sustainability at Indiana State University arranged for a meeting with Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett. The meeting resulted in the placement of an unpaid sustainability intern in the Mayor’s office.
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TRIED ‘N’ TRUE: Make these party potatoes in advance
I always enjoy mashed potatoes. I never thought you could improve them. But this is so good.
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