The Bloomfield High School Class of 2010 Post Prom Committee will host a Designer Purse Bingo on Oct. 11 at the Linton National Guard Armory located on State Road 54 East. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games beginning at 6 p.m. Concessions will be available during the evening. Tickets are $10 for 20 games with the coverall game available for an additional $5. Tickets will be available at the door with advance tickets available at Bloomfield State Bank-Main Office, Bloomfield State Bank-Linton Banking Center, Hartman & Paddock Law Office in Bloomfield and the Bloomfield High School Library/Media Center. An Early Bird Game is included with each advance ticket purchase. Several raffles, including a 50/50 raffle, and drawings will be conducted during the games. Contact Jeanette Hostetter at 384-4217 or Sharon Toon at 384-4934 for more information.

Linton-Stockton School Board

The Linton-Stockton School Board will meet in executive session at 9 a.m. today in the administration office.

Biscuit gravy breakfast

The Jasonville Senior Center will host a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast from 7 - 9 a.m. on Oct. 3. Carryout is also available.

Step It Up to meet

The Step It Up program will meet at the Glenburn Wellness Center on Monday at 6 p.m. Topics for discussion will be healthy menus for two and medication management.

Ferree family reunion

The Ferree family reunion will be from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Scout Cabin in Linton's Humphreys Park. Bring a covered dish.

Black Creek Festival

This weekend the town of Sandborn, will be hosting its annual Black Creek Festival. Sandborn is located at the intersection of State Roads 59 and 67, about 20 miles East of Vincennes. There will be food, music, entertainment, a parade, a dance, bingo, flea market, and several yard sales in town.

Rainbow Girls

The Linton Rainbow Girls will host a soup supper during Apple Festival on Oct. 3 and 4 in the Bloomfield Park's south shelter house. A raffle will also be conducted. A pancake and sausage breakfast will be Oct. 3.

Rock Club to meet

The Lawrence County Rock Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Company Concourse at 1402 H St. in Bedford.

Bloomfield class of 2003 reunion

Due to a low number of RSVPs, the Bloomfield High School Class of 2003 will host its five-year reunion Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. at El Ranchito in Bloomfield.

Bean dinner

A free bean dinner will be from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Pleasantville gym. Beans, cornbread, tea, coffee and dessert. Donations will be accepted. Sponsored by Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Lyons Senior Center

The Lyons Senior Center will host a yard sale from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. today at the Prairie Chapel Church yard shelter house.

LSHS 2009/Parent Club

The LSHS Class of 2009 and Parents Club is selling Miner discount cards for $5. These cards are available from senior students and parents, and offer valuable discounts from local businesses. The senior parents are selling chances for a handmade walking stick crafted by Ralph Fulford, grandfather of Jacob Tibbett. It is decorated with Linton Miner music and athletic carvings. These chances are $1 each and 6 for $5. Miner cards and chances for the walking stick are also available at all home football games.

Old Frontier Day

Switz City Full Gospel Church will host Old Frontier Day at 11 a.m. on Sunday after Sunday School. The church is located at 227 East St. in Switz City. Food and games, pioneer dress and more.

Owensburg Founder's Day Fest

Owensburg Founder's Day Fest will be today with music provided by the Shell family, McDonald Brothers with Friends, Kevin Hirth, Dan Keagan and Roz Turner, The Elwren Guys and Gals and the Night Rivers Band.

Flag raising

The Linton Public Library will have its first flag raising ceremony today at 11 a.m. The public is invited.

Tulipfest slated for Saturday

Bloomfield's Tulip Church of God will be hosting its annual Tulipfest today. There will be a hog roast, with lunch beginning around 2 p.m. There will be hayrides and obstacle courses for children. There will be an auction of homemade goods and antiques at 4 p.m. The singing group "For His Glory" will perform from 3-3:30 p.m. For more information or directions please call 384-8063 or 384-3918.

Youth deer hunt Saturday at Goose Pond

Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area will be taking part in this National Hunting and Fishing Day by hosting a youth deer hunt. Youth hunters and accompanying adults need only to sign in at one of the self-service booths on the property. The property office will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today with snacks, drinks and handouts available for the youth hunters. Successful hunters will have their pictures taken and have plenty of opportunity to tell the story of their hunt.

Pruett Bowersock reunion

The Pruett Bowersock reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Worthington Park's community building. Bring a well-filled basket.

Sandborn Black Creek Festival

The Sandborn Lions Club Black Creek Festival will continue today and Sunday. For flea market forms contact Earl Meek at 694-8902, for co-ed softball forms contact Angie Wood 694-7607 or for parade forms contact Eric Snyder at 694-8715.

Marco High School reunion

The 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. Class of 1958 will be honored.

Search and rescue fundraiser

The Greene County Search and Rescue will hold an auction at 1 p.m. today at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Doors open at 11 a.m. Lots of miscellaneous new and used items including furniture, toys, tools and more. Concessions will also be sold.

Greene Lodge #57

Greene Lodge #577 at Worthington will hold a Master Mason degree today. Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and work at 7 a.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

BHS Class of 1998 reunion changed

The Bloomfield High School class of 1998 reunion will be held Oct. 4. 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 today at the Solsberry American Legion Hall. All family members and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish.

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.

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.

LSHS class of 1998

The Linton-Stockton Class of 1998 will hold its 10-year class reunion today 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.

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.

Noah and Ida B. Lynch reunion

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

Linton Lodge

The Linton Lodge #560 will also meet today for EA degree work. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and work at 7 p.m.

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. today for fun entertainment. Sponsored by the Hatfield Museum-Owensburg Branch Library. Call the library at 812-863-2899 for more information.

Helms family reunion

The Helms family reunion will be today 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.

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.

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 Sunday. 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. today. 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 continue today. Food, a flea market, music, prince and princess contest, parade and pie contest will be today. For information call Kim Waldridge at 863-2937 or Ann Hirth at 863-7919.

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.

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.

JHS-SHS Alumni Banquet

The Jasonville-Shakamak High School Alumni Banquet will be today 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 today 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.

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 today 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.