Indiana University will be offering a Digital Photography class just in time to enter the GoosePond Photo Contest. The class will begin April 21 and meet two Mondays and two Wednesday from 6-8 pm. Master the fundamentals of digital photography including the features of a digital camera, photo composition, and downloading of images to a computer. Students will discover key camera functions including white balance, resolution, image size and format. Register before April 14th, cost is $75. Register on-line at www.continue.indiana.edu or call the learning center 659-3862 for more information.

Book Sale scheduled

Under the sponsorship of The Friends of the Bloomfield - Eastern Greene County Public Library, teen volunteers will be holding a book sale on Thursday, March 27th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the library's community room, 125 S. Franklin Street, Bloomfield. All proceeds from the sale will be used to improve the Teen Room at the library. There will be a large selection of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. Jigsaw puzzles, magazines and VCR tapes will also be for sale. Most paperback books are 25 cents, most hardbacks 50 cents. Some premium and collectible books are priced slightly higher. For more information, please call the library at 384-4125.

LSHS Class of 1988

The LSHS Class of '88 is currently making preparations for its upcoming 20-year Class Reunion. Invitations will be mailed sometime in April, however we still need your help to update our classmate contact list. For this reunion, we will be including those that were once our classmates at some point through our educational career at Linton. If you or one of your family members have not been contacted to get your updated mailing address or you would like to be sure that you are on the list; please contact David Benefiel at dabenefiel@juno.com or if not email is available, you may also contact Heather (Hutchinson) Steinsberger at (812) 847-4185.

Sandborn Cemetery Association

The deadline for removal of flowers from grave sites for spring clean up and mowing is April 15.

Supporting Heroes fundraiser

An all-you-can-eat fundraiser benefiting Supporting Heroes will be held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on March 30 at the Lewis Township Fire Department in Coalmont. On the menu is spaghetti, salad, desserts and drinks. Adult tickets are $6. Tickets for children under 10 are $3.

Dugger Lodge #721

The Dugger Lodge #721 will hold an Easter breakfast at 7 p.m. Sunday. Members and visiting brethren welcome.

Party with the Bunny Saturday

The Bloomfield Tri-Kappa Sorority will hold its annual "Party with the Bunny" program from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service building at 4-H Fairgrounds, one mile west of the State Road 54/State Road 57 junction. Cost is $3 for a child and $1 for each adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be games, crafts, door prizes and snacks. Children will have the opportunity to have their photograph taken with the Easter Bunny. Proceeds from the event go to Riley Children's Hospital's in Indianapolis.

The First of Church of God

The First Church of God, State Road 54 East in Linton, will no longer hold its monthly gospel sings. The church thanks the public for its past support.

Lyons Community Easter Sunrise Services

Lyons Community Easter Sunrise Services will be held at 7 a.m. Sunday at the First Christian Church. Breakfast at 8 a.m.

Basket and Tool Bingo

The seventh annual basket and tool bingo will be held April 11 at the Lyons Community Building. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. Food, door prizes and a special drawing for advance ticket holders will also take place. Purchase tickets at Cathy's Beauty Salon in Switz City, Hearing Aid Services in Linton, Becky's Salon in Lyons or at the door. Nine pack for $10.

Mansions in Heaven Easter services

Mansions in Heaven Church, at 201 S. Franklin St. in Bloomfield, will hold special Easter services. The ordinance service of communion foot washing will be today at 7 p.m. Good Friday services will be at 7 p.m. with Steve Haywood and friends entertaining with special music. Easter Sunday service will begin at 7 a.m. with a sunrise service followed by regular service at 9:30 a.m.

Greene County Republican Women's Club

The Greene County Republican Women's Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 24 at the Main Street Cafe in Worthington.

New Convenant Ministries

New Convenant Ministries will host revival with Bill Cummins, of Ohio, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. and March 24-27 at 7 p.m.

American Cancer Society Daffodil Days

Greene County residents can still fight back against cancer and share hope for those facing the disease by supporting the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days. This long-standing program, which involves offering daffodils every spring, is about more than just giving beautiful flowers -- it is everyone's opportunity to share hope for a world free of cancer. For a minimal donation, your bunch of fresh-cut daffodils will support the fight against cancer. A bunch of 10 fresh-cut daffodils in a vase will be available for a donation of $10 or $15. Daffodils are available at Farmers & Mechanics Federal Savings and Ace Hardware in Bloomfield Saturday.

Fish Fry

The Jefferson Township Fire Department will hold a fish fry from 4-8 p.m. on April 5 at the Pleasantville Gym. Adults $7. Children under 12 $3.50.

Delta Theta Tau

The Delta Theta Tau will hold a spring tea luncheon at noon on April 3 at the home of Betty Edwards.

Koleen Church

Koleen Union Church Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Breakfast to follow and Sunday School will begin at 9 a.m. with no church service .

Greene County Coin Club

Greene County Coin Club will meet at 7 p.m. on March 26 at the 4-H Building. The public is welcome to attend.

In Honor of MLK, Jr.

The public is invited to an event honoring The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of peacemaking on April 6 , from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Ivy Tech Community College cafeteria in Bloomington, marking the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination. This event, titled "A Time to Break Silence: Clergy and Laity Concerned about Afghanistan and Iraq," will center on a speech Dr. King delivered at New York City's Riverside Church one year before his death in 1968. An audio segment of Dr. King's speech will be played at this event. Local clergy and professors will respond to Dr. King's message, which is prophetically relevant for our time. An opportunity for table discussions and the formation of small, ongoing forums inspired by Dr. King's vision will complete this event. If you would like to attend and need transportation, please call 812-327-3804.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

The Memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene County will meet in the community room of the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Library on March 27 at 6 p.m. The Library is located at 125 S. Franklin Street in Bloomfield. Our hostess for the evening will be Connie Emily. The fabric exchange will be "something spring." There are no member's birthdays in March. It will be finalizing plans for the upcoming Quilt Show on April 3-5 at the library.

Fish fry at Marco

The Marco United Methodist Church will host a fish fry at 4 p.m. on April 5. Cost is adults $7 and children under 12 $3.

Crane VFW Easter egg hunt

The Crane VFW annual Easter egg hunt will be at noon Saturday.

Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry

The Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 22.

Bloomfield Library

The Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch will be hosting an American Red Cross Baby-sitting Class on Monday, March 24 and March 25 from noon to 4 p.m. for students ages 11-15. The cost of this two-day class is $30 and includes the training book. Participants must register to attend. Call 384-4125 to reserve your space.

Dugger First Baptist Church

Easter services at Dugger Baptist Church will not include Sunday School but instead include worship service at 9:30 a.m.

WRV kindergarten pre-enrollment

Kurt Lentz, Lyons Elementary School, and Kevin Keller Worthington Elementary School, announce kindergarten pre-enrollment for the 2008-09 school year will be at the respective schools in Worthington and Lyons on April 11. Worthington pre-enrollment will be alphabetically by last name on the day of enrollment. -- 1 p.m., last name beginning with "A" through "M" and 2 p.m., last name beginning with "N" through "Z." Lyons pre-enrollment will be anytime between noon and 2 p.m. on the day of enrollment.

Summer classes available

Registrations are now being accepted for Vincennes University and Ivy Tech State College summer college credit classes at the Greene County Learning Center. Schedule f is now on the website www.clcinfo.org/greene_schedule.phpclasses

Several non credit courses are still being offered.

Introduction to Microsoft Outlook - three Thursdays April 10 through April 24, 6-9 pm $129.50. By the end of this course, you will be able to create user profiles and modify information services, use the Outlook interface, send and receive e-mail message, use the calendar to record upcoming events and appointments, create and manage name, address and other information about your business and personal contacts, create and monitor tasks, use Notes and use Outlook's integrated features with other Office programs.

Introduction to PowerPoint- 3 Tuesdays April 14-April 29, $129.25. This course introduces basic presentation concepts and terminology. Learn how to create, modify and enhance presentations.

Raffle for hand-hooked rug

The Newberry Progressive Club is selling raffle tickets for a hand-hooked rug. The rug -- on display at the Bloomfield State Bank Newberry Branch -- was designed by Janice Spaulding and hand-hooked by Marilyn Stewart and Jan Cabel. Tickets are $1 each or 10 for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the BSB Newberry Branch or from any Progressive Club member. The drawing will be May 3. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Newberry community.

Easter egg hunt

Lyons Health and Living Center will host an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday on the center's lawn.

Peavey Cemetery

The Peavey Cemetery Board will begin spring cleanup on April 1. The board is requesting the removal of winter decorations/wreaths (which interfere with mowing) prior to April 1. Memorial Day decorations that interfere with mowing should be removed by June 15.

LHS Class of 1978

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1978 will host its 30th year class reunion/pitch dinner at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the American Legion Park in Linton. All graduating and non-graduating class members are encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP call Jackie Strong at 847-7878.

Alzheimer's support

The Alzheimer's Association offers caregiver support group meetings at 7 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at the Linton Public Library.

Worthington Playground Fund

The staff members and students at White River Valley-Worthington Elementary School are raising funds to replace playground equipment in memory of former principal the late Larry Catron. Donations of all amounts are being accepted and engraved bricks are being sold. Call 875-3839 for more information.

Saron Church of Christ

Saron Church of Christ and St. Peter Catholic Church have combined their food pantries. The Linton Community Food Pantry is located at 440 E. St. NE (the former St. Peter Food Pantry). The hours are 1-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. - noon on Saturdays. The St. Peter Thrift Shop will remain open at that location at the same hours.

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation

The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District will meet the first Thursday of each month in the office in Bloomfield at 6 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 384-4781, Ext. 3

Federal Black Lung assistance

Black Lung Benefits assistance counselors are available by appointment now at the Glenburn Community Center in Linton. For more information call Shelly Rigsby at 1-866-282-9553.

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 9 a.m. to 4 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.

Solsberry Church coat giveaway

The Solsberry Christian Church VBS students raised money to give fans away during the warm weather and are now in the process of a cold weather coat giveaway. If you need a coat or know of someone who does, please contact Aaron Miller (812) 825-5222 (ext. 3) to schedule an appointment to pick up a coat.

Dugger Legion to meet

The Rexford Ballard American Legion Post 224 will meet the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

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.

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.