Community Notes

Trash pick in the city of Linton will be changed next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Thursday's pick up will be on Saturday and Friday's pick up will be done on Monday, Dec. 1.

Pleasantville food pantry

A new food pantry for the Pleasantville area will open Saturday at the Pleasantville United Methodist Church. The pantry will be open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. - noon.

Community Thanksgiving service

A community Thanksgiving service will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church located at 150 2nd St. NE in Linton.

Holiday Happenings at the Bloomfield Public Library

Stop in during Thanksgiving break and do a scavenger hunt and decorate paper stars to hang in the Bloomfield Public Library. Dec. 1 children and their parents can sign up for the Family Reading Program that runs from Dec. 1 to Jan. 31. Each Monday in December there will be a "make and take" craft table set up in the children's area with a holiday craft. Children can drop in any time and make one of the weekly activities. Crafts will include, ornaments, greeting cards and more. Also watch for a Holiday Scavenger Hunt over Christmas break.

Newberry Church of the Nazarene

The Newberry Church of the Nazarene will celebrate its 50th anniversary with special services Sunday. The Rev. Don Cox will preach at 10:30 a.m. Community lunch will follow morning services and is scheduled for noon. Judith Montgomery will give a gospel concert at 1:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

Shakamak Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival

Booth space for the Shakamak Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival is available for $20. Set-up times are from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and begin at 6 a.m. on Dec. 6. Display times are from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Dec. 6. For more information contact Andrea Pierce at 699-1577, Brad Duncan at 665-3111 or 699-7050. Deadline is Nov. 30.

Community Learning Center classes

Registration for Vincennes University's spring semester classes at Greene County Community Learning Center will be from 2 - 6 p.m. on Nov. 24. Classes start Jan. 12 and classes with low enrollment will be canceled. For additional information, contact the center at 659-3862 or visit on-line at www.cicinfo.org/greene_schedule.php.

Mary Yeryar Shacklett to celebrate 100

Mary Yeryar Shacklett will turn 100 on Nov. 30. In honor of this event, her children are requesting friends and family send cards and letters to R.R. 2 Box 10, Jasonville, Ind., 47438. Her children will read all cards and letters to her on her birthday.

Jasonville American Legion Post 172

Jasonville American Legion Post 172 will host an open house from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. on Nov. 29 with Silverado providing musical entertainment.

Linton NARFE

Linton NARFE chapter 1688 will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at Stoll's Country Inn.

Bake Sale and "Holy Hooker" Rug Show

The Tri Kappa Bake Sale and "Holy Hooker" Rug Show will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. today at the Worthington Fire Station.

LSHS Band and Miner Kadet Boosters

The Linton-Stockton High School Band and Miner Kadet Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the high school resource room.

L-S 2010 parents group at concession stand

The 2010 Linton-Stockton parents group will have a concession stand at tonight's home semistate game against Indianapolis Ritter. The concession stand will be set up near the press box on the east side of the field. Rib-eye steak sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs will be featured along with other items.

Pleasant Grove Church of Christ

Bryan Whitehead will be the guest speaker at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ on Nov. 23-26. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship service is 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening service is 6 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday services are at 7 p.m. Whitehead's topics are "Credit we are not due", "Major League Grace", "Grace DOES work" and "Potluck and Peanuts". The church is located south of Linton.

Fall Songfest

The Central Greene County Ministerial Association will host its Fall Songfest at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Faith Christian Church. The service will feature special music from the area CGCMA churches (and pastors, too). A free-will offering will be taken to support the various ministries and missions of the CGCMA and participants are also encouraged to bring canned goods for the food pantry. A time for food and fellowship will follow, which will feature the annual Pie Fellowship. Those attending are encouraged to bring their favorite pie to share to help make the festivities complete. For more information call 384-8031.

Bloomfield Lions Club

The Bloomfield Lions Club is selling 20 pound fruit boxes (oranges and grapefruit) for $15, red and golden delicious apples at $24 a bushel, $12 a half bushel, $6 a peck, or $3 a half peck. To order call 384-8907 or 384-4941. Fruit delivery will be around Dec. 1.

Tri Kappa cheese balls

Linton Tri Kappa has cheese balls for sale. Cheese balls with nuts are $6.50 and plain are $6. Contact Beth Gillan at 847-2010 or any Tri Kappa member to purchase a cheese ball.

Lyons Senior Center breakfast/bake sale

A biscuit, gravy and egg breakfast and bake sale will be from 7 - 10 a.m. today at the Lyons Senior Center. Raffle tickets for a wooden toy crane or a wooden toy 4-wheeler will also be sold.

Free HIV testing

Free, confidential HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing will be available from 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 26 and Dec. 10 at the Greene County Health Department located at 217 E. Spring St. in Bloomfield. Call 384-4469 for more information.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

A free Thanksgiving dinner will be offered to all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Linton First Christian Church, State Road 54 East in Linton. Meals will be available for dining at the church, by carry out, or delivery. For more information, to donate funds or food, or to place an order for meals, call 847-9535.

Blood drive

The Bloomfield Chapter of the National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the junior high gym at Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High School. Community members are also invited to give blood. Call 384-4550 in advance or e-mail jevans@bsd.k12.in.us ahead of time to be put on the schedule.

Holiday Bazaar

Worthington Assembly of God will host its holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. today. The bazaar will include craft and food booths. Call 875-2265 for more information.

Create Unique Christmas Wreaths

Learn to gather and process natural materials to make different shaped wreaths from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Bloomfield Public Library Learn to combine sticks, twigs, grasses, flowers, seeds, and evergreens with other embellishments to create a unique wreath for you to take home and display. All materials provided, but please bring pliers, scissors, and gloves. Call 384-4125 to register and prepay $10 by Dec. 4.

Santa in Linton

Santa will soon be arriving to the downtown Linton Rotary Park. His workshop hours will be as follows: Nov. 28 noon - 4 p.m., Nov. 29 1-4 p.m., Dec. 5 4-6 p.m., Dec. 6 Santa will be on the Indiana Railroad train that day, Dec. 12 4-6 p.m., Dec. 13 1-4 p.m., Dec. 19 4-6 p.m., Dec. 20 1-4 p.m.

Dugger Holiday Bazaar

The town of Dugger will hold a holiday bazaar from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Dugger Community Building. Interested vendors should call Jon Dobbs at 648-2902. A lighted Christmas parade will also take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 29 on Main Street.

Blood drive

A blood drive is scheduled from 2 - 6 p.m. Monday at the Harvest Community Church-- which is located on US 231 South in rural Bloomfield.

Shakamak Christmas parade

The Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Entry deadline is Nov. 30. For information call Don Pastore at 665-3205 or Andrea Pierce at 699-1577.

Free Thanksgiving dinner

A free Thanksgiving dinner will be offered to all from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the Roosevelt Mission -- located at 89 E. Vincennes St. in Linton. Menu includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, dessert and drinks. To volunteer or donate food call the Mission at 847-8110.

Bell ringers needed

Salvation Army bell ringers needed now through Dec. 31. Please call Bert Bell at 847-3224, or Lori Kahl at 847-2512.

Bloomfield Strut 'n Fret

The Bloomfield Jr./Sr. High Strut 'n Fret will present "Into the Woods" today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Theatre in Bloomfield. Tickets are now on sale. It's $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $5 for kids 12 and under. Nov. 23 is family day with all tickets being $5. To purchase tickets leave a message at the Shawnee Box Office by calling 384-3559 or e-mail Betty Rush at brush@bloombank.com.

Linton leaf pick-up

The city of Linton is picking up leaves. Leaves will be picked up the day after your trash pick-up day. Please keep sticks out of leaves. Call 847-4257 or e-mail turp@minerbroadband.com for pick-up.

Genealogy workshop

A genealogy workshop will be held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Linton Public Library. David Benefiel will again provide information on the subject. This workshop is not for beginners, but those who wish to learn more about genealogical research. Participants should be familiar with the use of a computer and the Internet and be prepared to conduct research during the workshop. Participants should bring a flash drive, at least one completed "Family Group Sheet", a notebook and pen, and change for copies. There will be a lunch break from noon until 1 p.m. Those who will have visiting family members are encouraged to sign them up for the workshop or bring them along. The workshop will be limited to eight persons with one guest each. For more information and to sign up for the workshop, please contact the Linton Public Library by Nov. 24.

Sonshine Shop

The Greene County Soil Waste Management District and Recycling Center is partnering with the Sonshine Shop on 14 N. Washington St. in Worthington. There will be a collection site starting Monday for paper, books, magazines, plastic, aluminum cans, steel food cans and cardboard located in the back of the Sonshine Shop by the blue building. Residents are asked to drop off recyclable materials only and do not leave trash at this site.

Worthington Senior Citizens

The Worthington Senior Center is selling persimmon pulp. Cost is $4 for a two-cup package. Call 875-2525 or 875-2012 to order.

Worthington Tri-Kappa taking orders

The Worthington Chapter of Tri Kappa is taking pre-orders for Uncle Al's Pecans and Candies, cheeseballs, and soups. The cheeseballs are $5 each for either chipped beef or cheddar. The soups choices are chili, vegetable, potato, and ham and bean. The soups are $4 per quart. The cheeseballs and soups will be made by the Tri Kappa members. You may contact Andrea Fuller at 875-2446 or Pam McKee at 875-3790 to place an order.

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.

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.

Greene County Soil and Water Conservation

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.

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

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 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.