The Friends of the Bloomfield -Eastern Greene County Public Library will hold a "Christmas In July" book sale on Thursday, July 3rd from 10 am till 3 pm. Christmas videos, Christmas stories for children, holiday food and & craft magazines, holiday-theme romances & mysteries and Christmas music on CDs will be featured. There also will be a nice selection of other books, fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. The sale will be held in the community room at the main library, 125 S. Franklin St., Bloomfield.

Summer Concert

A free summer concert will he held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Eastern Greene County Public Library. The show will feature 18th century songs and duets.

VBS at Bloomfield First Baptist

Bloomfield First Baptist Church will host a Vacation Bible School from 6 - 8:40 p.m. June 29 - July 3 at the Bloomfield First Baptist Church located at 500 Lincoln Drive. VBS kick-off on June 29 will feature Professor Steve's Amazing World of Science program emphasizing Bible lessons and spectacular science experiments. Registration on June 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Community Outreach in Jasonville

Representatives from several churches in the Jasonville area are banding together on Saturday afternoon for a community outreach. The event will feature plenty of Christian and Gospel music, free food, cotton candy, snow cones and bottle water. It all starts at 5 p.m. and will be held in the parking lot on Main Street where the former Rite Aid store was located. Several live bands will be performing. This is a multi-church non-denominational event sponsored by "The Street Warriors".

HIV Testing

Free, confidential HIV testing will be offered from 1 - 3 p.m. July 10 at the Greene County Health Department. Results in 20 minutes. Scheduled appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Upcoming tests are Sept. 11 and Nov. 10. The department is located at 217 E. Spring St. in Bloomfield. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 384-4469.

LSHS Registration

LSHS Registration for Linton-Stockton High School students is from 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Aug.. 4 in the high school media center. Staff will break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. You may complete and/or change your demographic information on-line by logging into your Harmony account at www.lssc.k12.in. The remaining registration forms will be completed at the school when you register on Aug. 4. The first day of school is Aug. 12.

Gospel Music

Randy Cowden will play gospel music at the Kentucky Ridge Church at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. The church is located 3 miles west of the Crane gate on State Road 45. For more information call 812-325-7767. Everyone is welcome.

Freedom Festival patriotic prayer service

Linton Assembly of God is hosting a special patriotic service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. There will be a strong "God and Country" theme, featuring a variety of patriotic presentations in music and media. The focus will be thanking those veterans who have served our nation in the armed forces, and offering prayer for current soldiers serving the nation (especially those of the 151st infantry from the Linton area). There will be a gift given to each veteran in attendance. The public is invited to participate in this event. Linton Assembly of God is located at 1503 "A" Street, across from McDonald's. More information can be obtained by calling the church office at 847-7901.

Pearson-Love reunion

The Pearson-Love reunion will be July 20 at the Worthington Park. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 1 p.m., and a White Elephant sale will be after dinner to help fund the reunion for next year. Bring an item from home that you would like to auction.

Special Ed Cooperative to meet

The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session to discuss confidential student records, information about prospective employees, budget, on July 2 at 8:30 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room at 77 "A" St., N.E., Linton.

Linton JH Registration

Registration for Linton-Stockton Junior High will be July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-6 p.m. in the new junior high media center. You may enroll online at www.lssc.k12.in.us ; under the junior high and complete your demographic information and print off your enrollment forms and complete them to expedite the enrollment process. The first day of classes for students will be Aug. 12.

Sassafras School reunion

The Sassafras School reunion will be July 5. Registration and visitation will be from 11 a.m.- noon at the Park Inn Community Building at Humphreys Park in Linton. A lunch buffet will be served at noon after which a short program will be held. For further information call Charlotte Barnard at (812) 859-4402 or Houston Thomas at 847-9448.

Free Screening Echocardiograms

Free diagnostic screening echocardiograms will be offered to local incoming freshmen or any other high school student in the county or in Dugger that has not received one in the past. The screening is scheduled from 2 - 7 p.m. on July 11 on the second floor of the Greene County General Hospital. A copy of the required consent form can be picked up at the Greene County Daily World, Greene County Ambulance Office of the Hospital Administrator's Office.

Moose Lodge

Linton Moose will hold a fish and shrimp dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday. The public is welcome.

Linton Band Booster Concessions

The Linton Bandstand will be open for business during the Freedom Festival, June 30 - July 5th.

Eastern Heights Utilities

Eastern Heights Utilities, Inc. now has the 2007 CCR brochure available to its customers. The report is available at 316 N. Washington St. in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield School Board

The Bloomfield School Board will meet at 7 p.m. today in the junior high conference room.

Youth Football

Linton's High School and Junior High football camp is July 28-31. Sign-ups are from 9-11 a.m. July 19 at the high school locker room. Children who are 8 years of age before Jan. 31, 2009 through sixth grade are eligible. No cost for camp. Kids who sign-up and attend camp will receive a free T-shirt. For more information call Mark at 847-2762.

Peter Hasler reunion

Plans are being finalized for the fifth Peter Hasler Family Reunion on July 13 at the Scotland Firehouse. The next organizational meeting will be at the home of John and Wana Hasler June 7 at 7 p.m. Contact John Hasler, 812-863-7324 or e-mail: peterhaslerfamily@yahoo.com for details.

Sunday Sing at Koleen

Koleen Union Church will host the 5th Sunday Sing at 2 p.m. this Sunday. There will be several groups providing special music.

Worthington park closed

According to the Worthington Park Board, the park is closed indefinitely.

Tasting Luncheon

The Presbyterian Women's Association's 31st annual tasting luncheon will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. today. Cost is adults $6, and children 6 and under $1. Carry-out and deliveries in the Bloomfield area will also be available.

Mathena reunion

The Mathena family reunion will be at noon July 26 at the east shelterhouse at Humphreys Park in Linton. Drinks and meat will be furnished. Bring table service, covered dish and dessert.

Goose Pond photo contest

Friends of Goose Pond would like to include your photos in its Goose Pond Fish And Wildlife Area (GPFWA) Calendar. To be included, however, your photo(s) must be submitted by July 15 and selected. For a complete list of contest rules and entry information, go to www.clcinfo.org/greene_schedule.php. You'll find a map and information about GPFWA at http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/4250.htm .

Linton Mini 4-H to meet

Linton Mini 4-H will meet June 29 from 2-4 p.m. at Jack & Jill Daycare, 6th & E Sts. NW in Linton. Mini 4-H is open to youth entering kindergarten through second grade. Youth from age 3 and up can participate but a parent must stay with the child. For more information, call Bobbi Leigh at 847-2965 or Cheri Slover at 659-4427.

Book discussion

The Bloomfield Public Library will host a book discussion at 10:30 am. on June 28. Anyone who has read Jeannette Walls' memoir, "The Glass Castle" is welcome to attend. Please make reservations at 384-4125.

Pierce family reunion

The Con and Marie Pierce family reunion will be June 29 at the Wright Township fire station in Midland. Bring a covered dish for the pitch-in lunch at 12:45 p.m.

Chicken noodle dinner

A chicken noodle dinner will be from noon to 2 p.m. on June 29 at the Jasonville Church of God, located at 302 S. Horace St. Dinner includes mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and drink. Cost is adults $6, children 10 and under $3.50 or a family of five $20.

2008 parade on DVD

Copies of the 2008 Freedom Festival Parade will be available on DVD. Linton-Stockton High School graduate, Jon Hensley has put together a film and audio crew, and will be producing copies of this year's parade that will be available for purchase by the general public. Copies can be reserved by contacting the Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce at 847-4846 or picking up order forms at the Chamber, City Hall or the Greene County Daily World.

Gem-Mineral Fossil Show

The 43rd annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show sponsored by the Lawrence County Rock Club will be June 27-29 at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. For more information contact Dave at (812) 295-3463

or visit www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org

Black Creek School reunion

The 15th annual Black Creek Grade School reunion will be from 4 - 6 p.m. on June 28 at Stoll's in Linton. Cost is $10 plus tip. Past students, friends, family members and anyone interested can attend. For more information contact Jim Stahle at 847-2712.

Humane Society open earlier

The Greene County Humane Society's new hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Help disaster victims

If you would like to help the disaster victims in the Jasonville area, you can make contributions at -- Jasonville Utility Office, 304 West Main St., Jasonville, Ind., 47438 or MainSource Bank, 204 West Main St., Jasonville, Ind., 47438. Please designate on your check member "Disaster relief." For more information call 665-3285 or 665-2261.

Freedom Festival carnival

The Freedom Festival carnival will be in Linton from June 30 through July 5. Armbands will be available each night at a cost of $20 per armband.

Kid's Backyard Party

Liberty Church of Christ will host a Kid's Backyard Party - Good News Clues on June 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church. It's for children ages 2-12. For more information, call 876-8581.

Bloomfield class of 1973 reunion

The Bloomfield High School class of 1973 will host its reunion July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Main Street Cafe and Deli in Bloomfield. If you have any questions, call Brenda (Hamilton) Keller at 876-9977.

Fearnot family reunion

The Fearnot family reunion will be July 27. It will start at noon with a basket dinner. It will be at the Walnut Grove Community Building.

Linton-Stockton class of 1968

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1968 will have its 40-year class reunion July 5 at the Old Bank Restaurant. There will be a meet and greet social hour starting at 6 p.m. with hours 'dourves, followed by a class picture around 7 p.m. A buffet meal will follow the class picture. Music from the 1960's will play throughout the evening. Friends of the class are welcome to stop in to visit after 8:30. Reservations need to be made by June 25 in order to arrange for the food. Questions or reservations can be made by contacting Mike Smith at 847-9916, 847-4837, or mikesmith@minerbroadband.com

Mosquito spraying in Switz City

The town of Switz City will spray for mosquitoes on Wednesdays. Rain dates are Thursdays. For information call 659-4466.

Community Outreach

A Community Outreach will be from 5-9 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Jasonville. July 12 is the rain date. The Street Warriors sponsored-event includes live gospel music, free food and more. Public is welcome. Street Warriors

Summer hours at Linton Library

The Linton Public Library has begun its summer hours. The library is now open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday closing hours stay the same as regularly scheduled, but open at 9:30.

Mosquito spraying

The Bloomfield Street Department will spray for mosquitos on Wednesdays at approximately 8 or 8:30 p.m.

Switz City Volunteer Fire Department

The Switz City Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a fundraising program to raise money for needed equipment. In the coming weeks all homes in the area will receive a request for a mail-in contribution. If you do not receive the fire department mailing, please call the station at 659-3540 for further details.

Women's group to meet

A women's group will be held at the Worthington Assembly of God at 9 :30 a.m. on Sundays during the summer. During the school season, the group will meet from 10 a.m. - noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month. All women are welcome.

LSHS Class of 1972

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 1972 will host its annual pitch-in at noon July 5 at The Eight Ball located at 176 S. Main St. in Linton. The class is still in need of current addresses/e-mails/phone numbers for: Johnnie Smith, Rose Ann Brooks, Pam Teague Sutherlin, Becky Gainey Fox, Donna Massey, James Reeves, and Mike Jerrell. Please send info and /or questions to Sheila (Moody) McCammon at 8_ball@wispaninternet.com or call (812) 699-0578.

Vendors wanted

The Linton Farmer's Market is looking for vendors to sell their homegrown produce. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the northeast corner of Humphreys Park. Contact Fran Abbott at city hall for applications at 847-7754.

Grief Support Group

If you have lost a child, spouse or loved one a grief support group is available to you. For more information call Pregnancy Choices at 847-8321.

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. May's regular menu is $16.

GED testing

GED testing for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is given on the second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month at the Greene County Community Learning Center housed at White River Valley High School. Those wishing to take the exam must register in person, one week prior to the exam and present three pieces of ID including one photo ID. Cost of the exam is $60 which must be paid at time of registration. The next exam will be given May 13 and 14. For more information contact 659-3862

LHS Class of 1955, 1956 to gather

The Linton-Stockton High School classes of 1955 and 1956 will have a joint reunion Aug. 8 with a potluck picnic at the home of Shelby Padgett Meurer (Class of 1956). Activities will continue Aug. 9 with a breakfast at Stoll's Country Inn. On Aug. 10 the class members are invited to attend a local church service together. The fun-filled weekend is open to all graduates of the these two classes and anyone else who attended school with them. For more information about this weekend, please call Donna Reed Meurer (Class of 1956) at (812) 847-2527.

LSHS Class of 1988

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1988 is currently making preparations for its upcoming 20-year class reunion. For this reunion, it will include those that were once classmates at some point throughout the class' 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 no e-mail is available, you may also contact Heather (Hutchinson) Steinsberger at (812) 847-4185.

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.

Pleasant Grove Church VBS

Plans are under way for vacation bible school at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ located south and east of Linton. VBS will be held on July 23, 24, and 25, 2008. The chosen theme is "Power up with Jesus".

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.

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.