The Bloomfield High School class of 1998 reunion will be held on Saturday,

October 4th. The location of the reunion has been changed to the Main Street

Cafe in Bloomfield. Classmates are encouraged to visit

http://preview.evite.com/event/bhs1998 for updated reunion details and to RSVP.

Burch reunion

The descendants of Augustine and Dora Belle "Cullison" Burch will have their annual reunion at noon on Sept. 27 at the Solsberry American Legion Hall. All family members and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish.

Church bazaar

The annual Solsberry United Methodist Church Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 27. Homemade pickles, relish and apple butter among other items will be available. Bake sale and tacos in a bag will also be on the menu.

Marco High School reunion

The 1958 Marco High School reunion will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the White River Valley Lyons Elementary School. Drinks and table service furnished.

Blood drive

The Harvest Community Church will hold a blood drive from 2-6 p.m. Monday. Church is located four miles south of Bloomfield.

Pirate day

International Talk like a Pirate Day is today. Children may stop by the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library main branch today or Saturday and do a special Pirate Scavenger Hunt in the children's area. Children and adults can receive a pirate sucker by coming in to the library on those days and "talking like a pirate" to one of the librarians.

Revival at Owensburg church

Owensburg Baptist Church will host its Fall Revival on Oct. 5-10. Nightly services will be at 7 p.m. Guest Preacher Brother Kevin Albert from Lifeway Baptist Church will be the speaker. There will be a pitch-in dinner after the Sunday a.m. service on Oct. 5. Each night there will be special music and nursery provided. If you have questions or need transportation, please call the church office at 863-2975.

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 to 8 p.m. Interested students may contact Misty Hunt at 659-2533 for program information and enrollment requirements.

Opens Arms fundraiser

Open Arms' seventh annual "Fore Kids" Golf Scramble fundraiser will be at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. Breakfast includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice. Lunch will include a roast hog, grilled chicken, sides, and beverages. Four-person teams interested in playing or businesses/individuals interested in sponsoring this event may call Tracy Lady at 659-2533 or visit the Web site for more information at www.oacm-tpec.org.

North Central High School class of 1968

The North Central class of 1968 will hold its 40th year reunion at the Old Bank and Company in Linton at 6 p.m. Oct. 4 for more info contact Teresa Stone 696-5189.

Clay Township and Owen County reunion

The annual reunion of the Clay Township and Owen County schools will be Oct. 4 at the Spencer Senior Center located at 400 E. Jefferson St.

Rockwall by the Guard

The Army National Guard will have a "rockwall" set up today and Saturday during the Sullivan Corn Festival.

LSHS class of 1998

The Linton-Stockton Class of 1998 will hold its 10-year class reunion Sept. 27 at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Classmates are encouraged to contact Lori Wade at 847-7988 or Brianne Perigo at 847-9860 to RSVP. Cost is $20 per person for live music and dinner.

Fall clothing giveaway

Liberty Church of Christ in Solsberry will give away clothing from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 4. Coats, shoes, toys, linens and more will be available. A free breakfast and lunch will also be served. For additional information call (812) 345-4583.

Faith Christian Church

Faith Christian Church will hold its revival Oct. 5-8 with Leroy Blakenship as the guest speaker. The church located 1.5 miles west of Bloomfield on State Road 54. Monday through Wednesday services are at 7 p.m.

Book sale

The Jasonville Public Library will hold a huge book sale with thousands of paperbacks priced at 10 cents. For more information contact the library at 665-2025.

Scotland Full Gospel Church

The Scotland Full Gospel Church will serve ham and beans, sandwiches, desserts and drinks in the fellowship hall during the Scotland Festival on Saturday.

Jasonville Lodge

Jasonville Lodge #530 F & AM will have work in the M.M. degree on Saturday. Eat at 6 p.m., work at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

Union Church Gospel sing

The Union Church Gospel sing is at 7 p.m. Saturday. Union Church is located on St. Rd. 43 between Solsberry and Hendricksville.

Friends of the Linton Library

Friends of the Linton Library will meet at 7 p.m. today in the library. Public is welcome.

Bethany Christian Church

The Bethany Christian Church will hold its homecoming Sept. 28 with normal morning service as well as a 12:30 p.m. carry-in dinner and 2 p.m. afternoon worship service with special music and a special message. The church is located just off of State Road 57 in rural Bloomfield.

Free car wash

The Linton Nursing and Rehab Center will hold a free car wash for local seniors from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today behind the building. The center is located on A Street NE next to Taco Bell.

Noah and Ida B. Lynch reunion

The Noah and Ida B. Lynch family reunion will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at the west shelterhouse at Linton's Humphreys Park.

Designer purse party

The Parents Association for the White River Valley Cheerleaders will sponsor a designer purse party from 3:15- 6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Worthington Elementary cafeteria. Proceeds go to new cheerleader uniforms.

Greene County Republican Women's Club

The Greene County Republican Women's Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the community building in Hendricksville. Rosie's Diner will cater the food at a cost of $6 per person. Meet the candidates.

Linton Lodge

The Linton Lodge #560 will hold an EA degree meeting Saturday with breakfast at 7 a.m. and work at 7:30 a.m. The Linton Lodge #560 will also meet Sept. 23 for EA degree work. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and work at 7 p.m.

LSHS Band and Miner Kadets

Parents of LSHS Band and Miner Kadets will meet Monday in the high school resource room.

Learn about citizenship test

Pass the citizenship test, learn about the changes made to the citizenship test this fall in a Webinar presented by Proliteracy's publishing division, New Readers Press. Today 3-4 p.m. at the Bloomfield Public Library community room. There is no admission.

Founder's Day entertainment

Marc Thomas combines his original music and ventriloquism to bring Max the Moose to life in a show kids will love. Stop by the Owensburg Fire Station at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th for fun entertainment. Sponsored by the Hatfield Museum-Owensburg Branch Library. Call the library at 812-863-2899 for more information.

Lyons American Legion

The Lyons American Legion Auxiliary will have a beef and noodle dinner at 11 a.m. Sunday at the post. The menu also includes: mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, drinks and desserts. Adults $7 children under 10 $3.50.

Pleasantville Church homecoming

The Pleasantville United Methodist Church will hold its homecoming Sept. 21 after morning services. A pitch-in dinner is scheduled for noon and a music program is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Memory Makers

The memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Bloomfield Library's community room.

Lyons Senior Citizen center

The Lyons Senior Citizen Center will have a biscuit gravy and egg breakfast from 7 - 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets will also be sold for a quilt which will be awarded during the October breakfast. Donations for the building fund will also be accepted. The center will also have a yard sale Sept. 27 at the Prairie Chapel yard.

Helms family reunion

The Helms family reunion will be Sept. 28 in the Bloomfield Community Building (Jaycee Building). Pitch in at 1 p.m.

Central class of 1983 reunion

The Central High School Class of 1983 will celebrate its 25th year class reunion on Oct. 11, at the Canyon Inn, McCormicks Creek State Park (Spencer). Dinner will begin at 5 p.m.

All classmates and guests are invited. Also, anyone who attended class is welcome to attend. Any questions, call Lisa at 875-3812.

Hymera Independent

Community Church homecoming

The Hymera Independent Community Church will hold its homecoming Sept. 21. Worship at 10:30 a.m., carry-in dinner at noon, special singing at 2 p.m. Church is located at 238 S. State Street in Hymera.

Apple Festival art and photography show

The Apple Festival art and photography show will be Oct. 3, 4 in the community room of the Bloomfield Library. Entries can be brought in Oct. 2 from 2:30-8 p.m. Judging is Oct. 3.

White River Valley junior class

The White River Valley junior class is selling discounts and school event calendars for post prom fundraising. Cost is $5. Contact any class member for purchase.

Combs, Corwin family reunion

The Combs and Corwin family reunion will be Sept. 21. at the Cincinnati Fellowship Church. Bring a picnic dinner and a wrapped gift for the fun auction.

Highland Township School reunion

The Highland Township School reunion will be at noon Sept . 21 at the Highland Township Fire Department.

Coal Festival softball tournament

The Dugger Coal Festival softball tournament will be Sept. 20-21. For more information call Regina Robinson at 648-3307.

Dugger Coal Festival

The Dugger Coal Festival kick-off dinner will be Sept. 21 from noon - 3 p.m. at the Dugger Park community building. Cost is adults $6, and children 10 and under $3.50.

Scotland School homecoming

Scotland School's homecoming is today at the Bloomfield Oddfellows building. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m., and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person and reservations can still be made. Contact Eleanor Kingsley at 384-8329.

Jonah Fish Fry

A Jonah Fish Fry to benefit several area organizations will be today at the Knights of Columbus building in Linton. The fish fry will be from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 3 to 12. Groups benefiting from the proceeds will be St. Peter Youth Group, the Linton National Guard Family Readiness Group, Linton Junior Class, Cub Scout Pack 499, Pregnancy Choices, Greene County Crime Stoppers, Bloomfield Holy Name Youth Group, Linton Community Food Pantry and Boy Scout Troop 407 of Linton. The Knights of Columbus building is located at 450 NE E Street in Linton.

Book sale

The Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library is holding a book sale with items ranging from 25 cents to $3. Items include paper and hardback books, audio books, VHS tapes and DVDs. The library is located at 26 N. Commercial Street. For further information call 875-3815.

Homecoming Service At Concord General Baptist

Concord General Baptist Church of Calvertville will hold its annual Homecoming Service Sept. 28. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. Immediately following worship, there will be a pitch-in dinner in the fellowship hall. Bring a friend and join us for a day of fellowship, worship and praise.

Free Tobacco Cessation Class Starting

A new tobacco cessation class is scheduled to begin September 30. Classes are scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6 -- 8 PM for 8 -- 10 weeks. Sessions will be held at the Gr. Co. General Hospital Meeting Room, near the cafeteria on the lower level. Free nicotine replacement therapy for participants will, once again, be provided by Gr. Co. Health Department. Free cessation classes are a collaborative effort of Gr. Co. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, Gr. Co. Home Health Care, Gr. Co. General Hospital, and Gr. Co. Health Department. To register, call 384-8769. The Linton-Stockton School Board will meet in executive session at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. in regular session Sept. 15 at the superintendent' s office.

Dugger Coal Festival parade

Entries for the Dugger Coal Festival parade are now being taken. The parade, which is themed "A Little Town is..." is slated for 10 a.m. Sept. 27. For information call Jon Dobbins at 648-2902 or e-mail duggercoalfestival@yahoo.com.

Linton Housing Authority

Linton Housing Authority will hold its 2009 agency plan hearing at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21 during the regular board meeting. Open to the public.

Owensburg Founder's Day

The Owensburg Founder's Day Festival will be Sept. 26-27. A cruise-in, music and rib-eye dinner are scheduled for Sept. 26. Food, a flea market, music, prince and princess contest, parade and pie contest will be Sept. 27. For information call Kim Waldridge at 863-2937 or Ann Hirth at 863-7919.

Ribeye sandwich dinner

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department will host its annual Ribeye Sandwich Dinner Sept. 26 5 -8:30 p.m. at the Owensburg-Hatfield Library. Musical entertainment will be provided by B-B DJ Services.The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department firefighters are also selling tickets for a week long stay at the Windham Vacation Resort in Branson, Missouri along with $100 cash. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Contact your Owensburg Firefighter for your tickets or call 863-2310 or 863-2401.

RCA/Thomson Luncheon

The semi-annual buffet luncheon for RCA/Thomson retiree association members, former employees and guests will be from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 downstairs at Terry's Banquet and Catering on Arlington Road just west of Bloomington. Cost of lunch is now $10 if paid in advance, otherwise it's $12. Reservations can be mailed to Sara Davenport, 8540 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomginton, Ind., 47403. Deadline is Sept. 22.

Vendors needed

Vendors are needed for Beta Sigma Phi's annual holiday bazaar scheduled for Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Call 847-8385 for reservations.

LSHS 2010 parents club

The Linton-Stockton High School class of 2010 parents club will sell grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, brats, ribeye sandwiches and baked goods at every varsity football home game. Proceeds go to prom and grand march.

Marco United Methodist Church

The Marco United Methodist Church will hold a fish fry and gospel sing at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Shakamak Class of 1983 Reunion

The Shakamak High School Class of 1983 will hold its 25th year class reunion on Sept. 26 at the Old Bank & Co. Restaurant in Linton. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be available at 7 p.m. Announcements have been sent, but if you have not received yours and would like to attend, please contact Lori Markle at 847-7526.

Jasonville High School class of '58

The JHS class of 1958 will hold its 50th year reunion at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Saron Church located at 440 1st St. in Linton. Classmates of other graduating classes are also welcome. Please contact Chuck Harden at 847-2356. Brenda Wallace Hardwick at 279-2988 or Patty Burris Wallace at 665-9012 for more information.

Union High School Band alumni

Any Union High School Band alumni are being sought for the homecoming game Sept. 27. Rehearsal at 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 in the band room. If you are interested contact Carrie LaVallie at lavalliec@nesc.k12.in.us or by calling (812) 249-5168 by Sept. 19.

Apple Festival baby contest

Bloomfield Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor the Apple Festival Baby Contest. All children must live in Greene County. The categories are: Newborn to 1 year, 2 - 3 years, 4 - 5 years and 6 - 8 years. Send entries to Rhea Dawn Gadberry, 728 Sunset Dr. Bloomfield, In. 47424 812-384-8516. Include child's name, parents name, age, birth date, sex, and phone number. Entry fee of $10 must accompany application. All checks made payable to Bloomfield Chapter Order of Eastern Star. All applications must be received by Sept. 26. Other contact people are Darlene Sims 812-384-8816 after 7 p.m. or Barb Stoner 812-360-5786

White River Humane Society Ride

The third annual WRHS Motorcycle Poker Run will be Saturday. The event benefits homeless and abandoned animals of Lawrence County. Begins at Thornton Park Pavilion, which is behind the Bedford city pool on 16th street. Registration begins at 11:30 -- ride leaves at 12:30. Lunch provided before ride leaves. Cost is $20 a bike, $10 w/additional rider. All proceeds go toward food, cleaning supplies, and medical needs of the animals at the Shelter. For more info: Call 812-279-1995 or 812-279-2457, e-mail wrhsdirector@yahoo.com, or on the Web site www.whiteriverhumanesociety.com.

2008 Bloomfield yearbooks

2008 Bloomfield School District personalized yearbooks are now in. You may pick up your yearbook during school hours in the jr/sr high school library.

Bloomfield class of 2003 reunion

Bloomfield High School Class of 2003 will host its five-year reunion Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion in Bloomfield. Please RSVP by Sept. 4. Cost is $10 per person and should be mailed to Kelly Gillespie at P.O. Box 512, Bloomfield, Ind., 47424. You can contact Kelly at bhs_03@yahoo.com

JHS-SHS Alumni Banquet

The Jasonville-Shakamak High School Alumni Banquet will be Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Sept. 13. Additional alumni letters may be found at the Jasonville Casey's General Store. For more information, call Nancy Enstrom at 665-2282.

Jasonville parade, flea market

The 51st annual Jasonville-Shakamak High School homecoming parade will be Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. in Jasonville. This year's theme is "Jasonville-150 Years and Still Going Strong." For parade entry information contact Daryla Miller at 495-6584. There will be a flea market beginning that morning. For vendor information, contact Joy Thomasson at 665-2584.

Scotland Festival parade

Entries are now being accepted for the Scotland Festival Parade scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday. Any individual, organization or business can participate. Contact David Stone at 863-7382 or Allen Toon at 863-2364.

Scotland Festival

The Scotland Festival is Saturday and the festival committee is looking for craft vendors. If you are interested contact Brenda Massette at 863-2874 or by e-mail at lmassette@bluemarble.net.

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has its monthly meeting the first Thursday of each month at 6 a.m. in the conference room at the office located at 104 CR 70 E, Suite B. (1st bldg on the right, 1st office on the right) The Public is welcome to attend. Contact: Deborah Lynn at (812) 384-4781 Ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net for more information.

Habitat taking applications

Greene County Habitat for Humanity is currently set to build a home in Linton. It is taking applications for those who are interested in the home. Applications can be picked up at Linton City Hall in the Utility Office; the Linton Public Library; all Bloomfield State Bank locations. The deadline is Friday.

LSHS Class of 1948

The Linton-Stockton High School Class of 1948 is seeking information on Mary Filkner, Betty Jo Morrison, Bill Mitchell and Mary Lou Landis for a class book. If you have any information contact Virginia Hawkins Lee at 847-7847 or Joan Marty Jones at 847-4020.

Union Alumni dinner

The 35th annual Union High School alumni dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the school gym. Tickets are $15. Reservations can be mailed to UHS Alumni Association, Box 155, Dugger, Ind., 47848.

Grant funds available

Greene County Soil & Water Conservation district is redirecting Clean Water Indiana Grant Funds to provide assistance for sediment and nutrient flood damage projects not covered under Farm Service Agency or Natural Resource Conservation programs. For additional information contact the SWCD office at (812) 384-4781 ext. 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net

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.

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. For more information contact 659-3862

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.

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.