Community Notes

Leaf pick-up in Bloomfield is now under way. The street department is working rotations of north and south streets and east and west streets. Rake leaves to the curb, not in the street.

Woodworkers Club

Woodworkers Club will meet Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Shakamak Elementary School library. Snacks will be served

Hospital Auxiliary book sale

Greene County General Hospital Auxiliary will host a book sale from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the hospital lobby.

Greene County Veterans Council

The Greene County Veterans Council will meet at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 on the courthouse lawn for a Veteran's Day service with Sgt. 1st class Richard Bladen to speak. In case of inclement weather the service will be at the American Legion Post 196 in Bloomfield.

WRV to present musical

White River Valley High School will present "CURTAINS," a musical comedy whodunit on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Tickets are $4.

Greene-Sullivan Special Ed Cooperative

The meeting of the Executive Board of the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative will meet in executive session on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. with the regular meeting to follow at 10:30 a.m. in the conference room at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative, 77 A St., N.E., Linton.

Prairie College School reunion

The Prairie College School reunion will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton. For reservations call John Dayhoff at 875-2169 or Anna May Passen at 659-2483.

Dugger Lodge

Dugger Lodge # 721 F& AM will meet Nov. 12. Work in FC degree at 7 p.m. Dugger Lodge # 721 F& AM will meet Nov. 19. Work in EA degree at 7 p.m. Visiting brethren welcome at both.

Harvest Hometown Bazaar

Solsberry United Methodist Church will hold a Harvest Hometown Bazaar from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday. Breakfast featuring biscuits and gravy served from 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Lunch featuring tacos in a bag served from 10:30 a.m. -2 p.m. Other items for sale.

Persimmon pulp for sale

The Worthington Senior Center has persimmon pulp for sale. One pint for $4.

Hendricksville Area Association

The Hendricksville Area Association will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Hendricksville Community Center.

Chili supper

The Hendricksville Area Association will host a chili supper from 4-6 p.m. Saturday at the community center. Menu includes homemade chili, desserts, sandwiches, soft drinks and live entertainment at the Hendricksville Community Center.

Bloomfield NARFE to meet

Bloomfield Chapter 847 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will meet Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Stoll's Country Inn in Linton. All members are encouraged to attend to vote on the NARFE Membership Single Dues Change Referendum and annual election of chapter officers. Questions should be directed to President Loren Wilson at 847-7409 prior to meeting time and date.

Basket bingo set for Nov. 21

Longaberger Bingo is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Lyons Community Building on State Road 67 South in Lyons. Doors open and food is served at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 6 p.m.. Tickets are $10. Tickets available at the door or advance tickets available by calling 384-9059 or 384-2710.

Biscuit and gravy breakfast

The Jasonville Senior Center will hold a biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast from 7 - 9:30 a.m. Friday. Carry out and other items are also available.

Greene County Singles

The Greene County Singles will hold a dance and dinner Saturday at the Greene County Extension Building at Switz City. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance from 8- 11 p.m. Admission is $5 with a food item, $6 with a 2 liter soda or $7 empty-handed. For more information call 825-4032.

Linton-Stockton Junior High

The Linton-Stockton Junior High has received a waiver from the state which allows teachers to attend the National Middle School Conference on Friday in Indianapolis. Junior high students will not have class this day. Elementary and high school students will be required to attend school that day.

Sheriff's Merit Board

The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10 in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the edge of Bloomfield.

Rock Club

The Lawrence County Rock, Mineral and Fossil Club, with members from all over south-central Indiana, will meet at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Company Concourse (1402 H. St.) in Bedford. This month's program will be presented by Jennifer Kimbley. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Carl at (812) 275-7703 or visit the Web site at www.lawrencecountyrockclub.org.

Callane to speak in Linton

Communities C.A.N.- Project SUCCESS will host a Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner. Come hear Coach Jim Callane -- former Linton-Stockton High School basketball coach -- speak about motivating our youth. There will be door prizes and free child care. It will be Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Linton Stockton High School auditoria. The first 100 registrants receive a free chicken dinner. To RSVP contact Regina Hildenbrand at 659-1300, ext. 404 or rhildenbrand@wrv.k12.in.us

Fall Food Bazaar

St. Ann's Altar Society Fall Food Bazaar will be Friday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the church hall at St. Peter Catholic Church in Linton. Chicken noodle and beef noodle dinners will be available. Eat in or carry out.

Shakamak Family Fall Festival

The Shakamak Family Fall Festival will be Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the elementary gym. The festival will include inflatables, basket auction, games, food, face painting and more.

Benefit for Dave Sparks

A dinner and music benefit for Dave Sparks will be held Saturday at the Lyons American Legion. Dinner at 5 p.m. and DJ from 6 - 10 p.m. Menu includes ham and beans, chili, sides and desserts. Donations appreciated and accepted. All proceeds go to Sparks' medical expenses. The Lyons Legion is located on State Road 67.

Leaf pick-up for city of Linton

The city of Linton will hold its leaf pick-up in November. Leaves will be picked up the day after your scheduled trash day. Rake leaves to the curb and no sticks please. To have leaves picked up call the street department at 847-4257.

Turkey supper

Pleasantville United Methodist Church will hold its annual turkey supper Nov. 14 at 3 p.m.

Menu includes turkey, trimmings, drink and desert. Cost is $8 for those 12 years and older and $4 for those 4 - 11 years of age.

Gospel sing/Thanksgiving dinner

A gospel sing/open microphone and Thanksgiving dinner will be Nov. 14 at the Hymera Community Church. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and singing at 7 p.m.

American Legion dedication

Linton American Legion Post 22 will dedicate its new Veterans Mall Park on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.

More money for tires

The Greene County Recycling Center has received an additional $500 from the Greene County Health Department to continue its Tire Amnesty Program. GCRC Director Erek Wilson said his facility can take up to 400 more tires. For more information, call 659-3788.

Basket bingo

Civitan basket bingo will be Nov. 16 at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Linton Sporting Goods or by calling 847-9236, 847-9936 or 648-2129. Food will be available as well as a raffle and an advance ticket drawing.

Shakamak FFA fundraiser

The Shakamak FFA is now hosting its annual fruit fundraiser. Orders will be taken now through Nov. 19. Delivery will be the week of Dec. 7. To order speak to an FFA student.

Holiday bazaar

Beta Sigma Phi's Annual Holiday Bazaar is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Linton-Stockton High School auditeria. Admission is free. Food, raffles and a wide variety of crafts will be available.

Shakamak student council fundraiser

The Shakamak High School student council will sponsor an indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. - noon on Saturday. Admission is 50 cents or one canned food item per adult. Table space is still available for vendors. Cost is $15 for the use of three tables. Call 665-3550 x 304 or e-mail jscott@shakamak.k12.in.us to reserve a table.

Prom dress sale

A Save the Date Prom Dress Sale will be Jan. 9 at the Greene County 4-H Fair Grounds. Anyone who has a prom dress to sell or wants to buy a dress is welcome. For more information contact Phoebe Fuller at 384-4610 or Amy Poe at 384-9059.

Longaberger Benefit Basket Bingo

A Longaberger benefit basket bingo for the Gallion girls is Friday at the Lyons Community Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with bingo at 6:30 p.m. Sandwiches, home-made desserts and drinks will be available as well as a 50-50 raffle and Chinese auction. The Gallion girls were born prematurely at 25 weeks on Sept. 1. For more information contact Heather Perkins (812)887-1225 or Kathy Holtsclaw (812)384-4664.Tickets can be purchased at Bloomfield State Bank.

Bloomfield Veterans Day program

The Bloomfield School District will hold a Veterans Day program at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Glover Gym with Jeff Rockey to serve as guest speaker. The ceremony will be a patriotic display featuring the ROTC Color Guard, musical selections from Center Stage and the high school band. All veterans who plan on attending should RSVP by calling 384-4271.

Veterans Day Sunday

Veterans Day Sunday will be Nov. 8 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church with special guest speaker Burton Kephart. Kephart, whose son was killed in battle in Iraq, also wrote the book, "Proven in Battle". Blessed Hope Baptist Church is located south of Jasonville on State Road 59. Times of services are Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning preaching at 10:30 a.m., Sunday and Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions feel free to call the church office at (812) 665-3282.

Bake sale

The Worthington Tri Kappa's annual bake sale will be Nov. 21 at Worthington's City Building from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fresh cheeseballs, cheddar or beef and an assortment of Uncle Al's nuts will be available. Proceeds go for scholarships and community needs.

Photography class

A photography class designed to help improve the quality of your photos is scheduled for Nov. 14 and 21 at the Greene County Community Learning Center. The class will open your eyes to what makes a good photograph including proportion, composition and lighting. Students should bring their camera and manual to the class for a lively discussion and hands-on activities. Cost is $80. Register on-line at www.continue.indiana.edu or call the learning center 659-3862 for more information. The class will be held at the learning center located at White River Valley High School in Switz City.

Shakamak Junior High students

The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak has requested and received a waiver of school attendance Friday to allow junior high teachers to listen to nationally recognized speakers and network with other teachers. Students in grades 7 and 8 are not to come to school Friday. All other students will be required to attend school that day.

Boosters fall trash bag sale

Linton-Stockton High School Band and Miner Kadet students will be visiting your neighborhood with trash bags to sell in support of the LSHS band program. If students miss you please call 847-6022 to place an order.

Recycling Center update

The Greene County Recycling Center will not accept old paint as part of its Household Hazardous Waste program through April. County Solid Waste Management Supervisor Erek Wilson said shutdown during the winter months is necessary because the facility used to store the materials is not heated. All other hazardous household waste products will continue to be accepted. The center accepts motor oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, mercury containing items, fluorescent light tubes, other household chemicals, as well as old computer components. For more information, call the Recycling Center at 659-3788 or toll-free at 1-800-281-1930.

Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting

An Alzheimer's Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Bloomfield Hi-Rise located at 100 W. Main St. in Bloomfield. The next meeting will be Oct. 6. For more information, call Linda Drew at 659-1440 or 699-0098.

Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry

The Newark Lighthouse Food Pantry will be open from 2-3 p.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 19.

Cardinal discount cards

The Cardinal Discount Cards are now available for $5 each. The cards may be purchased at the Bloomfield Apple Festival and at upcoming sporting events. Proceeds will support the Bloomfield High School 2010 post prom.

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.

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.

Greene County Tourism meetings

Future meetings of the Greene County tourism group have been tentatively scheduled for 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.

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.

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.