Community Notes

Linton Elks Lodge 866 will host a Turkey Night Dance on Nov. 26 for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at the Elks Lodge. Proceeds will go toward the Head Start Christmas party. It will be from 7 to 11 p.m. and cost is $2, and a concession stand will be available.

Linton trash pick-up

Due to Thanksgiving, Thursday's Linton trash route will be picked up Wednesday and Friday's route will be picked up on Saturday.

Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc.

Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc. will be closed Nov. 26-27 to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Community Thanksgiving service

A community Thanksgiving service will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the Linton First Baptist Church.

Painting workshop

A painting workshop will be from 1- 5 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Carnegie Heritage and Arts Center of Greene County. Cost is $30 per student. Wyatt LeGrand will teach the workshop. For more information call 847-0165 or 384-6505.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton School Board of Trustees will meet in special session at 6 p.m. on Monday in the administration building.

Greene County Soil and

Water Conservation District meeting

The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the conference room at the USDA office, 104 County Road 70 East, Suite B, Bloomfield. The public is welcome. The next regular meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3 in the same location. For more information, contact Deborah Lynn at 384-4781, ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net

Lyons Senior Center breakfast

A biscuit, gravy, egg, sausage and pancake breakfast will be from 7-10 a.m. Saturday at the Lyons Senior Center. Orange juice, coffee and milk will also be served for donations only. A bake sale will also be conducted in conjunction with the breakfast. Tickets for your choice of four quilts set will be on sale for $1 each or six for $5. Get a blood pressure reading from 7-10 a.m. and get a hair cut for a donation beginning at 11 a.m.

Christmas concert

A free Christmas concert will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the First Baptist Church in Linton. For more information call 847-4816.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

A free dinner will be from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving at the Linton First Christian Church. No reservations are necessary. Carry-out and delivery are available. Call 847-9535 for more information.

Jasonville Lodge

Jasonville Lodge 530 F&AM will have work in the FC degree Dec. 4. Eat at 6 p.m. and work at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

Spring registration dates

Registration for spring classes at the Greene County Community Learning Center will be Dec. 1, 8, and 15 or by appointment. Classes will begin Jan. 11 and classes from Vincennes University include: English Comp II, American History II, Speech, Principles of Sociology, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra and Fitness Walking. Ivy Tech classes include: Financial Accounting, Intro to Microcomputers, Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook. All classes will meet in the evenings and are at White River Valley High School. You can find the complete schedule at www.clcinfo.org/greene_schedule.php or call 659-3862.

Visit the Linton Rotary Mini-Park, see Santa

Santa's workshop will open at the Linton Rotary Mini-Park on Nov. 27 from noon - 4 p.m. It also will be open -- Nov. 28 from 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 19 from 1-4 p.m. Santa's workshop will be closed Dec. 6. Santa and his helpers will be coming through by train that day compliments of the Indiana Rail Road. The train will be at the Indiana Rail Road tracks on South Main Street from 1:30-3 p.m.

Linton NARFE to meet

Linton NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees) Chapter 1688 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Pizza City in Linton. Chapter business includes a vote on the dues referendum and election of chapter officers for 2010.

LSHS Band and Miner Kadet Boosters

A parents' meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday in the high school resource room. All band and Miner Kadet parents are invited to attend. Agenda includes a review of the recent fish fry fundraiser.

Champagne Taste Deux

A day of relaxed shopping at the Greene County General Hospital will be from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 23. It's sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. There will be a lot of jewelry for sale.

Basket bingo set

Longaberger Bingo is scheduled for Saturday at the Lyons Community Building on State Road 67 South in Lyons. Doors open and food is served at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Tickets available at the door or advance tickets available by calling 384-9059 or 384-2710.

Book signing

Heather D. Brown, local author, will host a book signing at 2 p.m. Saturday at Dusty Collectibles in Worthington. Her work "Big Crowd at the Crazy House" is a non-fiction book about her struggle with bipolar disorder.

Benefit dinner

A benefit dinner for Becca Pearson will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday at the Scotland Full Gospel Fellowship Hall. Menu includes a choice of ham and beans and cornbread or spaghetti with salad and garlic bread as well as drinks and dessert. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling 863-4240. All proceeds go to Pearson's medical expenses.

Worthington Tri Kappa bake sale

The Worthington Tri Kappa will have a bake sale from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today at the Worthington municipal building. Sale will include assorted homemade baked goods, fresh beef or cheddar cheese balls and Uncle Al's nuts and candies. Proceeds go to scholarship and community needs.

Greene County Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is in need of bell ringers for the holiday season -- which runs now through Dec. 31. Bell ringers will be at Linton Save-A-Lot, Walmart and Bloomfield IGA. Dates and times may vary. To volunteer call 847-2512.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

The Roosevelt Mission in Linton will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner to the public from 5 - 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Menu includes: turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks. If you would like to volunteer or donate food call 847-8110. Offerings can be mailed to Roosevelt Mission, 89 E. Vincennes St., Linton, IN, 47441 or brought in.

Census workers

The U.S. Census is targeting the area to recruit workers to take the census next spring. Census takers are hired to make sure the community is represented as accurately as possible. Their primary responsibility is to collect census information from residents that have not sent back their 2010 census forms. They also explain the purpose of the census and record their responses. Census takers will be placed in their own communities. To apply call 1-866-861-2010.

Thrift Store free day

Thrift Store at Ranard's Recycling will hold a "Community Free Day" from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday. The store is located 2 1/2 miles north of Bloomfield on State Road 157 North. All items in the store ranging from household items to clothes will be free.

Community dinner/gospel concert

A community dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Newberry Church of the Nazarene. A concert featuring Judith Montgomery will follow at 6 p.m.

Women's Revival

A women's revival will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 27-29 at Paxton Church of God. Guest evangelist is Chris Bush. For more information or directions call 847-8110.

Thanksgiving dinner

The Solsberry American Legion Post 450, Sons of the Legion and Auxiliary will have their annual Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday at the post home. All members, their families and friends are invited. Silent auction and door prizes will also be a part of the event.

Aluminum can drive

Shakamak Jr. Class Parents will hold an aluminum can drive from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday at Casey's in Jasonville. The group will also be pumping gas for tips. Proceeds go to grand march and post prom.

Festival of Trees

Shawnee Theatre of Greene County's sixth annual Festival of Trees, at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds in Switz City, is winter wonderland with fabulous decorations, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, and gifts. There is a special area for the children to enjoy, and visits from Santa Claus on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be available as well as homemade candies provided by the Greene County Homemakers Clubs. The event is open from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 27-28 and Nov. 22 and 29 from 1-4 p.m. These trees can be purchased through a silent auction which ends Nov. 29 at 3 p.m. when the bidding closes.

Linton Tri Kappa selling cheese balls

Linton Tri Kappa has cheese balls available. Cheese balls with nuts are $6.50 and cheese balls plain are $6. Contact Beth Gillan at 847-2010 or any Tri Kappa member.

Donation of toys needed

Donations of new, unwrapped toys are now being sought by Greene County Clothe-a-Child Project for distribution at Christmas to low income children. Collection boxes are located in Linton at Sears, Regions Bank, MainSource Bank and Dollar General Store; and in Bloomfield at Pamida, Dollar General Store, Monroe Primary Care (708 W. Main) and Bloomfield State Bank.

Parents Day Out

Trinity Lutheran Church will host a Parents Day Out on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Parents can get a jump on their Christmas shopping and enjoy a Saturday of Christmas shopping while church volunteers take care of your 2 to 14 year old. Call Trinity Lutheran Church at 847-7372 to reserve a place. Lunch and snacks will be served. Child's information sheet must be completed in order to use the child care service.

Bloomfield leaf pick-up

Leaf pick-up in Bloomfield is now under way. The street department is working rotations of north and south streets and east and west streets. Rake leaves to the curb, not in the street.

Persimmon pulp for sale

The Worthington Senior Center has persimmon pulp for sale. One pint for $4.

Leaf pick-up for city of Linton

The city of Linton will hold its leaf pick-up in November. Leaves will be picked up the day after your scheduled trash day. Rake leaves to the curb and no sticks please. To have leaves picked up call the street department at 847-4257.

More money for tires

The Greene County Recycling Center has received an additional $500 from the Greene County Health Department to continue its Tire Amnesty Program. GCRC Director Erek Wilson said his facility can take up to 400 more tires. For more information, call 659-3788.

Prom dress sale

A Save the Date Prom Dress Sale will be Jan. 9 at the Greene County 4-H Fair Grounds. Anyone who has a prom dress to sell or wants to buy a dress is welcome. For more information contact Phoebe Fuller at 384-4610 or Amy Poe at 384-9059.

Bake sale in Worthington

The Worthington Tri Kappa's annual bake sale will be Saturday at Worthington's City Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh cheeseballs, cheddar or beef and an assortment of Uncle Al's nuts will be available. Proceeds go for scholarships and community needs.

Boosters fall trash bag sale

Linton-Stockton High School Band and Miner Kadet students will be visiting your neighborhood with trash bags to sell in support of the LSHS band program. If students miss you please call 847-6022 to place an order.

Recycling Center update

The Greene County Recycling Center will not accept old paint as part of its Household Hazardous Waste program through April. County Solid Waste Management Supervisor Erek Wilson said shutdown during the winter months is necessary because the facility used to store the materials is not heated. All other hazardous household waste products will continue to be accepted. The center accepts motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, mercury containing items, fluorescent light tubes, other household chemicals, as well as old computer components. For more information, call the Recycling Center at 659-3788 or toll-free at 1-800-281-1930.

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting

An Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hi-Rise located at 100 W. Main St. in Bloomfield. For more information, call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry

The Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open from 2-3 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 19.

Cardinal discount cards

The Cardinal Discount Cards are now available for $5 each. The cards may be purchased at the Bloomfield Apple Festival and at upcoming sporting events. Proceeds will support the Bloomfield High School 2010 post prom.

OJTFD offering classes

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department is now offering CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens classes for your business or for personal education. Please contact Fire Chief Amy Wilson at 863-2310 or e-mail at wilson@bluemarble.net for more information.

2010 Miner discount cards

The 2010 Miner discount cards cost $5 and will be sold at all home football games as well as at American Family Insurance, Shae Lynn, Walters and Grounds Insurance, The Watering Can, Linton Sporting Goods, Angell's and Regions Linton Shopping Center location. For more information contact Jennifer Ringo 847-8194 or Connie Goodman at 847-7997.

Mineral Christian Men's Group

The Mineral Christian Men's Group meets at 8 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Mineral Community Building.

Greene County Tourism meetings

Future meetings of the Greene County tourism group have been tentatively scheduled Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Carnegie Center in Linton).

Clothes pantry

The Linton Church of Christ is setting up a clothing pantry in the church garage. The pantry will allow people to trade good clothes that are no longer wanted or needed for other suitable clothes. The church has some clothes but is in need of donations, especially clothing for children. The church will also give away school supplies. Contact the church at 847-1894 to make a donation or for more information. The church is located at 4th and C Streets NW in Linton. Clothing pantry hours are 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays or when needed.

9-1-1 addressing reminder

Greene County residents can officially start using their 9-1-1 addresses after they have received an official letter from the U.S Postal Service in Indianapolis.

Book sale in Worthington

The Worthington Public Library is having an on-going book sale. All books are 25 cents each or five for $1.

Bohley Cemetery

Donations for Bohley Cemetery are now being taken. For more information call 384-8375.

Greene County afghans for sale

The Greene County Afghans, sponsored by the Scotland Historical Society, can be purchased at Main Street Gifts, Linton; Greene County Historical Society and Mar' Lyn's, Bloomfield or by calling Brenda Massette 863-2874.

House of Grace

House of Grace Coffee House will offer fellowship, food, worship and youth classes. The church is located at 792 S. Section St. in Dugger.

Pleasantville food pantry

The Pleasantville United Methodist Church food pantry is now open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. - noon.

GED preparation classes

Turning Point Education Center in Switz City is offering GED preparation classes. Class times are available Monday through Friday from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 5 - 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.

Linton Community Share

Sign up for Linton Community Share at Linton City Hall on Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Lyons Senior Center Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Worthington Senior Center Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Lyons Senior Citizens Center

The Lyons Senior Citizens Center, 150 N. Jefferson St., now has wooden toy crafts for sale. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lyons First Christian Church youth group

The Lyons First Christian Church youth group meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays at the church's East Broad Street location.

E-mail complaints

Linton residents can report problems with pot holes, street complaints and drainage issues by e-mailing them to turp@minerbroadband.com.

Jasonville Senior center update

The Jasonville Senior Citizen Center, located at 145 S. Lawton, has opened a country store and gift shop. It will be open from 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All proceeds will benefit the senior center. For more information, call the center at 665-9882.

Wig bank

The American Cancer Society announced its wig program is now being offered to cancer patients at Pam's Style Shop in Bloomfield. The program is a service of the American Cancer Society and is free to cancer patients. For more information, call Dona Stewart at 384-4160 or visit Pam's Style Shop, at 3 County Road 70 E.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous will meet Saturdays at 7 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church on State Road 54 East. There will be open discussion and all are welcome.

Lebanon church food pantry

Lebanon Baptist Food Pantry will only be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m.

Bloomfield Food pantry

The Refuge Assembly of God food pantry will be open every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. to assist those living in Bloomfield. To donate, please contact Trina at 384-8093 during the pantry's open hours.