Community Notes

Linton Moose will have a fish and shrimp dinner at 5 p.m. and karaoke at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Public is invited, and money will be donated to charity.

Money Smart Week Indiana

Money Smart Week Indiana will be celebrated in Greene County on Oct. 14 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at WorkOne Linton with special speakers on a variety of money management topics. The public is invited to attend this free event. Please reserve a spot by calling Valerie Abshire at 847-4479, ext. 223 or by e-mailing vabshire@dwd.in.gov.

Linton Housing Authority hearing

The Linton Housing Authority has made available for public review the 2010 annual plan and the 2010-2014 five-year action plan. The location for review is the LHA main office located at rural route 2 box 680 in Linton. A public meeting will be conducted Oct. 20 at the office prior to the monthly commissioner meeting.

Alzheimer's Support Group

An Alzheimer's Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Community Room at Bloomfield Hi-Rise, 100 W. Main St. For more information call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

New service at Linton church

Linton First United Methodist Church has a new and exciting worship experience -- CrossRoads. It will be Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. It is casual, so come as you are. It is a relaxed time of singing, teaching, and fellowship. The church offers refreshments and snacks as you worship around tables in the Fellowship Hall. People of all ages are encouraged to attend this exciting time. This is the perfect experience for someone who is new to Jesus Christ or just wants to learn more about the faith in a comfortable environment. The church is located at 150 2nd Street NE. For more information, contact the church office at 847-9618.

Bloomfield School Board

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

Coin Club

Greene County Coin Club will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building. The annual coin show will be Oct. 17 at the 4-H Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Everyone welcome to attend.

BHS class of 1969

The Bloomfield High School Class of 1969 will be having its 40-year class reunion Oct. 3. The reunion will be at the El Ranchito Restaurant. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and after dinner with an informal meeting and brief presentation honoring the class of 1969. The invitation has been extended to all Bloomfield High School alumni and other guests and friends. A $7.50 donation for expenses will be accepted. For more information you may phone Gary Howell at 384-3173 or e-mail: bhs_1969@comcast.net

Town hall forum

Indiana 8th District Congressional Republican candidate Dan Stockton will host a town hall-style forum Sunday at the Rockwell Building in Cloverdale. The event begins at 2 p.m. Stockton, of Bainbridge, will meet and address the public on the issues of health reform and government spending and answer questions. Dessert will be served.

Quilt Guild to meet

The Memory Makers Quilt Guild of Greene County will meet at Rilleda Hudson's Busy Bee Shop in Linton Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Mary Jo Foster will be the hostess. Directions to Busy Bee: Take State Road 54 West through Linton and after you pass Stoll's County Inn, turn left on County Road 230 North. The shop is on the south side of the road with a farm pond between the road and house. Drive on the dam of the pond to get to the shop.

Fish fry in Lyons

The Lyons Senior Citizens Center will host a fish fry on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will include a fish sandwich, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, dessert and drink for $8.

Goodman to speak

Pastor Monty Goodman invites the public to a Gospel sing Saturday at 7 p.m. at the White Rose Church featuring The Whiteland Aires.

Fall revival

The Owensburg Baptist Church will host a revival Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Edsel West will be preaching.

Area art show

The Carnegie Heritage Arts Center in Linton (the former Margaret Cooper Public Library) will host an art show later this month and through Oct. 18. The art show will have an emphasis on subjects pertaining to the Goose Pond. Artists should bring their paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculpture of birds, scenery, water scenes, etc. to the Center on Sept. 23-25 between noon and 4 p.m. Each artist may enter up to four pieces, with an entry fee of $3 per item. They must be suitable framed, with a wire hanger, and no larger than 40" X 30". There will be a small reception to open the show to the public Sept. 27 from 1-5 p.m. The show will continue during regular business hours Sept. 30 to Oct. 18. Regular hours are Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 847-0165, 847-9429 or 381-2512.

Dedication at Nine Mile church

Nine Mile United Methodist Church will have a dedication of its new sanctuary Sunday at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Boys to speak at Calvary Baptist

Don Boys, PhD, will speak at Calvary Baptist Church in Linton on Sept. 27-30. He will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, and 7 p.m. Sept. 28-30. Boys is an evangelist, family speaker, and author. His wife Ellen will sing during the services. Boys has authored 13 books and has written many feature articles that have appeared in National Journals, and has written columns for USA Today. He also served in the Indiana House of Representatives.

Chili supper fundraiser

The First Baptist Church in Edwardsport will host a chili supper fundraiser Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds will go for new storm windows for the Sunday School rooms.

Apple Festival baby contest

Bloomfield Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor the Apple Festival Baby Contest. All children must reside in Greene County and can be up to 8 years of age. Send entries to Rhea Dawn Gadberry, 728 Sunset Dr., Bloomfield IN 47424 or call 384-8516. Please include child's name, parent names, age, birth date, sex and phone number. Cost is $10. Make all checks payable to Bloomfield Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.

Apple Festival Art, Photo Show

The annual Apple Festival Art-Photography show will be Oct. 2-3 at the Bloomfield-Eastern Greene Public Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, entries may be brought in Oct. 1 from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Judging will be Oct. 2. Viewing hours will be 2:30 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3. For more information go to www.bloomfield.lib.in.us or contact Vera Biery at 384-4644, Betty Jo Stansfield at 384-8344, Cheryl Helms at 825-5004 or Brenda Combs at 825-5058.

Apple Festival queen contestants sought

Application are now being accepted for the Annual Delta Theta Tau Apple Festival Queen Contest. This year the contest will be Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Bloomfield High School cafeteria. Entry forms may be picked up at the high school principal's office or by contacting Joni Miller at 384-3488 (home) or 384-4325(work). Contestants must be a resident of Greene County for six months, enrolled in a Greene County high school in grades 9 through 12. Entry deadline is Sept. 18.

Bloomfield parents to meet

Parents of the Bloomfield High School class of 2011 are invited to attend a post prom planning meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

Trip to Islamic Center

You can visit the Islamic Center in Bloomington on Sept. 30 with members of Trinity Lutheran Church. If you have been curious about Islam and would like to meet and learn from a Muslim person, meet us at Trinity parking lot at 6 p.m. or join us at the Islamic Center at 7 p.m. Please call the church at 847-7372 to ask questions and to let us know that you are interested.

Spaghetti dinner

St. Joan Catholic Church, 327 W. McKinnly, Jasonville, will host a spaghetti dinner Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Carry out will be available.

Linton class of 1948

The Linton class of 1948 will meet at Stoll's Country Inn Friday at 11:30 a.m. for an informal lunch. Class members will then go to the Girl Scout Cabin at Humphreys Park in Linton at 2 p.m. All friends and former classmates are invited. Music will be played by DJ Dennis Dye.

Recycling trailer in Jasonville

The Greene County Recycling Center's mobile trailer will be in Jasonville through Wednesday. It will then be in Bloomfield through Sept. 30.

Greene-Sullivan Special Education

The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session working with consultants Thursday at 9 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., NE, Linton.

Pancake breakfast

Center Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast at the Owensburg Fire Department on Saturday during Founder's Day celebration. The breakfast will be from 6 to 10 a.m. This is for donations only.

K of C fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus will host its annual community fundraising event (Jonah Fish Fry) Friday at the K of C Hall at 450 E Street NE, Linton from 4-7 p.m. Proceeds from the sale of tickets for this year's event go to several community groups including Linton Pregnancy Care Center, Greene County Crime Stoppers, Linton Community Food Pantry, Linton junior class (prom), Bloomfield choral groups, White River Valley junior class parents (post prom), Linton Family Readiness Group, Boy Scout Troop 407, plus others. These groups receive $4 for each adult ticket sold. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12.

Homecoming at Concord General Baptist

Concord General Baptist Church of Calvertville will host its annual homecoming service Sunday. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with Worship at 10:30 a.m. Terry Crites of Anderson will present a gospel music program during the worship service. Immediately following worship, there will be a pitch-in dinner in the fellowship hall.

King family reunion

The Fred and Minnie King reunion will be Sunday at the old shelterhouse east in Humphreys Park. The meal will start at 1 p.m. Coffee and tea will be provided, for other soft drinks please bring your own.

Freedom Baptist Church

Freedom Baptist Church will have a community fish fry sponsored by the youth group Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church.

Burch reunion

The descendants of Augustine and Dora Belle, Cullison and Burch will have their annual reunion at the Solsberry American Legion Hall on Sept. 26 at noon. All family and friends are invited. Bring a covered dish.

Weddle reunion

The descendants of Carl and Flo Weddle will have a family reunion Saturday at the east shelterhouse in Linton's Humpherys Park at noon.

Liberty Church of Christ Fall Clothing Giveaway

The Liberty Church of Christ, Hendricksville, will host its Fall Clothing Giveaway on Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Everything is free and everyone is welcome. Clothes, coats, shoes, toys, linens and household items will be available. A free breakfast and lunch will be served. For information call 345-4583.

Bethany Christian Church

Bethany Christian Church will celebrate its 61st homecoming and 122nd anniversary (1887-2009) Sunday. The day will begin with Sunday School-at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Worship Service at 10:30 a.m., carry-in dinner at 12:30 p.m., and afternoon services at 2 p.m.

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department will he sponsoring a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday at 8 a.m. Registration will be 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. The route will begin at the Owensburg-Hatfield Library and will continue through the streets of Owensburg and end at the fire station. The entry fee will be $15 before Sept. 24 for adults and $20 for the day of the race. The entry fee for children 15 & under will be $10 before Sept. 24 and $15 the day of the race. The first 50 entries will receive a race day T-shirt. Call 863-2310 or 227-0657 for more information and an entry form and you may e-mail the fire chief at wilson@bluemarble.net to have an entry form e-mailed to you. All proceeds benefit the Owensburg firefighters to purchase much needed equipment.

Cornhole tourney

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department will host a cornhole tournament during the Founder's Day Celebration on Saturday at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $10 per team. The overall champion will win 35% of the combined entry fees and the runner-up will win 15% of the entry fee. Call 863-2310 or 227-0657 for more information and an entry form and you may e-mail the fire chief at wilson@bluemarble.net to have an entry form emailed to you. All proceeds benefit the Owensburg firefighters to purchase new equipment.

Sons of the American Legion

The Sons of the American Legion Jasonville Post 172 will sponsor a donation yard sale at the Jasonville Lions Club Building on Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The post will be accepting any and all donated items for this sale. No items will be priced and all proceeds will be donated back to other charities. Anyone wanting to donate items for this sale may drop them off at the American Legion Monday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. or call 665-3171. All leftover items will donated to charities.

SHS Class of '94

The Shakamak High School Class of 1994 will have its 15-year reunion Friday at the American Legion Hall/Main Street in Jasonville starting at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 a person. Please send check to: Stephanie Soncrant Collins, 5242 E CR 100 N, Avon, Ind., 46123 or Jill Langford Raines, RR1 Box 251 C, Jasonville, Ind., 47438.

Free hog roast

Lincoln Christian Church will host a hog roast Sunday at 6 p.m. There is no charge for the food. A revival service will follow at 7 p.m. including live Christian music with the local group "For His glory" and inspirational preaching by Tom Ellsworth, a noted speaker and author from Bloomington. Lincoln Christian Church is located at the intersection of County Roads 700 North and 800 West. For more information or directions call 875-3753

Helms reunion

The Helms family reunion will be Sunday at the Bloomfield Community (Jaycee) Building. A pitch-in dinner will be at 1 p.m.

Dugger Coal Festival

The Dugger Coal Festival dinner will be Sunday at the Dugger Community Building. Menu includes homemade chicken and noodles. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-10 years of age and free to those 3 years of age and under. The community yard sale contact is Patrece Collins and she can be reached by calling 648-3200.

Jasonville lodge to meet

Jasonville Lodge 530 F&AM will have work in the EA degree Thursday. They will eat at 6 p.m. and work at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren are welcome.

Fish fry at Marco

The Marco United Methodist Church will host a fish fry starting at 4 p.m. Saturday with Crystal Valley Quartet performing at 5 p.m. Cost is adults $7 and children under 12 years of age $4.

Daviess County Right To Life

Daviess County Right To Life Organization will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Simon J. Graber Building off the Odon/Cannelburg Road on County Road 875 North. The speaker this year will be Father Gordon Mann, Pastor of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Washington. Tickets are available from any of the active members or by calling the Right To Life office at 257-0222 or 486-3658. This will be the 32nd annual banquet for the organization.

Concord homecoming

Concord General Baptist Church will host its annual homecoming service with gospel music by Terry Crites on Sunday on Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. and Morning Worship will be at 10:30 a.m. Crites will be performing during the morning worship service and a meal will be served following service. The church is located approximately seven miles north of Bloomfield or four miles south of Worthington in Calvertville. If you need more information please call 875-3838.

Digital camera basics

Learn to use your camera like a professional and master the fundamentals of digital photography including the basic features of a digital camera and connecting your digital camera to a computer. Discover key camera functions including white balance, resolution, image size, and format. Learn how to e-mail and print your photos to share with others and how to safely store your images on a CD or DVD. Learn the basics for taking great photographs, including landscapes and action shots. Participants should bring to each class a digital camera, the camera's manual and connection cords. Cost is $80. Class will be at the Greene County Community Learning Center at White River Valley High School on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register on-line at www.continue. indiana.edu, click on professional and lifelong learning and then photography.

GCLC annual dinner

The Greene County Literacy Coalition (GCLC) is celebrating 20 years of literacy at the annual dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at Saron Church in Linton located at 440 1st St. NE. Doreen Ewert, an associate professor of Second Language Studies at Indiana University and who has a great interest in adult literacy, will be the keynote speaker. The cost of the dinner catered by Lynette Ladson is $10. Reservations should be made by Sept. 15 to Beth Burcham at 384-4125 or e-mail to literacy@bloomfield.lib.in.us

Moonlight Forestry Course

Extended registration: Purdue University along with Greene County SWCD is sponsoring a Moonlight Forestry Course to be conducted at the DNR Division of Reclamation in Jasonville on Sept. 22, Oct. 6 from 6:30-9 p.m. followed by a Field Day at the McElroy Tree Farm in Bloomfield on Oct 10. Contact Deborah at (812) 384-4781, ext. 3 or register at the door.

Operation Dress Drop Off

One Enchanted Evening has joined DonateMyDress.org to provide young ladies with special occasion dresses free of charge if they are unable to purchase their own. The group is encouraging girls to donate their prom and special occasion dresses for the cause. Drop-offs will be available Apple Festival weekend, and please call 384-7310 to make arrangements for drop off. Wedding attire and accessories and prom accessories are also being accepted.

RCA/GE/Thomson luncheon

The semi-annual buffet luncheon for RCA/GE/Thomson retirees association members, former employees and guests will be Thursday from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Indiana University Hoosier room located under the west side of the Indiana University football stadium. (Dunn Street between 46 Bypass and 17th Street) Call Charles Stickels at (812) 332-3696 or Sara Davenport at (812) 824-8245 for parking instructions. Cost of the lunch, tax and service charge will be $10 per person when making reservations and $12 at the door. Mail reservations to Sara Davenport, 8540 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, Ind., 47403. Deadline is Sept. 20.

Fall revival

Providence Baptist Church will hold fall revival services beginning Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday services will be held at 7 p.m. Evangelist Tom McGuirt will be guest speaker.

Jonah Fish Fry

Bloomfield's Choral group CardinalSong is selling tickets to the Jonah Fish Fry slated for Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus building at 450 E St. NE in Linton. Adult tickets are $7, children are $4. Carry-out is available. To purchase a ticket call 227-0520, e-mail lyoung@bsd.k12.in.us or contact any choral group member.

Ground water testing

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is conducting a statewide ground water quality survey. It is currently seeking residential well owners to participate in this survey. IDEM is in the first year of sampling, and it hopes to revisit each of the sites annually. IDEM specifically identified the following counties as areas where they need additional sampling locations: Bartholomew, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Ohio, Perry, Rush, Scott, Switzerland. The sampling will be free of charge to residents and copies of the results will be provided. The results will be confidential. Contact Deborah Lynn at 384-4781, ext., 3 or deborah.lynn@in.nacdnet.net for more information.

OJTFD offering classes

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department is now offering CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens classes for your business or for personal education. Please contact Fire Chief Amy Wilson at 863-2310 or e-mail at wilson@bluemarble.net for more information.

Fish fry in Owensburg

The Owensburg-Jackson Township Fire Department will be holding a Fish Fry Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Owensburg-Hatfield Library in conjunction with Owensburg Founder's Day Celebration. The meal will consist of a fish sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and drink for $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Owensburg CIA. All proceeds benefit the Owensburg firefighters to purchase much needed equipment.

Learn more about Israel

Join members of Blessed Hope Baptist Church on Sept. 30 during the morning service as Sam and Rhonda Wilson, missionaries to Israel, will share their burden for the souls in this turmoil-filled time in Israel.

Greene County Recycling news

The Greene County Recycling Center now accepts bagged trash for $2 per bag. The price went up from $1 a bag on Sept. 1 due to disposal fee increases. The mobile recycling trailer will be in Eastern Greene County on Sept. 9-16.

34th Owensburg Founders Day Festival

The Owensburg Founders Day Festival is Saturday The event includes music, kid's games, food, flea market and a parade. Vendors are needed. Call 863-4671, 863-7919, 863-2937 or 863-2058.

L-S class of 1999

The Linton-Stockton class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion during homecoming weekend Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Linton Elks Lodge. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Price covers Elks rental, buffet style dinner and DJ entertainment (cash bar available). Please RSVP by Sept. 5 to Derek and/or Jessica McKee at 847-4290

Linton food program

Effective Sept. 25 the Linton Community and Food Pantry will be the new pick-up point for the share the food program. The pantry will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

2010 Miner discount cards

The 2010 Miner discount cards cost $5 and will be sold at all home football games as well as at American Family Insurance, Shae Lynn, Walters and Grounds Insurance, The Watering Can, Linton Sporting Goods, Angell's and Regions Linton Shopping Center location. For more information contact Jennifer Ringo 847-8194 or Connie Goodman at 847-7997.

Mineral Christian Men's Group

The Mineral Christian Men's Group meets at 8 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Mineral Community Building.

SHS class of 1967

Shakamak High School 1967 graduates will celebrate turning 60 years old with a dinner/party Fruday at 4 p.m. at the Log Cabin in Shakamak State Park. A catered dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the cost for the dinner is $9 per person. Reservations need to be made no later than Sept. 12 by e-mailing either Pat English Strahla at pstrahla@kcpag.com or Doug Stevenson at rdsshakamak@yahoo.com, or by calling Tim Warrick at 847-9856 You may also call Pat at (812) 939-3187. Mail checks to Pat Strahla at 307 W. 7th Street, Clay City, Ind., 47841. Cash will be accepted at the door, but only for reservations made in advance.

Literacy Coalition dinner

The Greene County Literacy Coalition's annual dinner will be today at 6:30 p.m. at the Saron church in Linton. It will celebrate its 20th annual dinner. It will honor any "founding pioneers" of the program, as well as tutors and learners. Cost of the dinner is $10. Tutors and learners eat free. Please RSVP by Sept. 15 to 384-4125. Guest speaker this year is an associate professor from IU in the second language department who also has an interest in adult literacy issues.

Greene County Tourism meetings

Future meetings of the Greene County tourism group have been tentatively scheduled for Oct. 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Carnegie Center in Linton); Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Bloomfield Public Library); Dec. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Carnegie Center in Linton).

Clothes pantry

The Linton Church of Christ is setting up a clothing pantry in the church garage. The pantry will allow people to trade good clothes that are no longer wanted or needed for other suitable clothes. The church has some clothes but is in need of donations, especially clothing for children. The church will also give away school supplies. Contact the church at 847-1894 to make a donation or for more information. The church is located at 4th and C Streets NW in Linton. Clothing pantry hours are 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays or when needed.

9-1-1 addressing reminder

Greene County residents can officially start using their 9-1-1 addresses after they have received an official letter from the U.S Postal Service in Indianapolis.

2009 Black Creek Festival

The Sandborn Lions Club is making plans for the 2009 Black Creek Festival -- which will be at the Sandborn Park. Spaces are available for craft and flea market vendors. Anyone interested in renting booth space should call Earl Meek at (812) 694-8901. More information will be available soon.

Book sale in Worthington

The Worthington Public Library is having an on-going book sale. All books are 25 cents each or five for $1.

Bohley Cemetery

Donations for Bohley Cemetery are now being taken. For more information call 384-8375.

Shakamak class of 1967 to meet

The 1967 Shakamak High School graduates should mark Sept. 25 on their calendars as a 60th birthday celebration is planned. The catered dinner/party will be at Shakamak State Park's log cabin starting at 4 p.m. with dinner scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner will be $9 per person. If anyone can provide addresses for any Shakamak High School 1967 classmate, please contact Patty English Strahla at (812) 939-3187 or e-mail pstrahla@kempercpa.com. Patty will also be taking reservations for the dinner and those can be mailed to her at 307 W. 7th Street, Clay City, Ind., 47841

Greene County afghans for sale

The Greene County Afghans, sponsored by the Scotland Historical Society, can be purchased at Main Street Gifts, Linton; Greene County Historical Society and Mar' Lyn's, Bloomfield or by calling Brenda Massette 863-2874.

House of Grace

House of Grace Coffee House will offer fellowship, food, worship and youth classes. The church is located at 792 S. Section St. in Dugger.

Pleasantville food pantry

The Pleasantville United Methodist Church food pantry is now open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. - noon.

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.

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.

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 8:30 a.m. to 3 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.

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.

Lebanon church 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.