Coming Events

Events appearing in this column are run two times prior to the event free of charge for nonprofit organizations. If there is a cost involved an ad is also required.

Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks
Tyson School Apartments, Versailles, is now offering free Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar checks every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. beginning on May 20. Open to the general public and no pre-registration is required. Call 812-689-1516.
Grief Recovery "Circle of Love" to meet at Hopewell Baptist Church
Grief recovery meetings "Circle of Love" will be the held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the third Tuesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church (2319 N CR 850 W, Holton). For info call Gail Brown 689-6376, Lisa Ebinger 689-4663, or Marlene Hughes 689-7359.
La Leche League of Sunman
La Leche League of Sunman is a mother-to-mother support group for expectant and breast-feeding moms. There will be no meeting in June, meeting will resume in July as follows. Meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at the office of Dr. Martini in Sunman. Call 654-2593 for more info.
Knights of Columbus Council 8487 meetings
The Knights of Columbus Council 8487 meetings are held at St. John’s Church, Osgood, on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (except holidays). Call 689-6699 for more information.
Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program
The Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program meets every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church (15593 US Hwy 50, Dillsboro). For more information or for a free ride call 812-655-2300.
Safe Passage Support Group
Safe Passage, through its shelter facility, services, programs, and networking, will end the cycle of violence by empowering individuals and families to attain healthy relationships and personal responsibility. Please call for information about support groups in your area. 24-hour toll-free hotline 1-877-733-1990.
Open Arms Support Group to meet
Have you lost a friend or family member? The Open Arms Grief Support Group will be meeting every Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Milan at 6 p.m. For more information call 654-3642.
Ripley County Prevent Child Abuse mtgs.
The Ripley County Prevent Child Abuse Council meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Purdue Extension office in Osgood.
AA & Alanon to meet
Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon fellowships meet weekly at St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Call 689-6758 or 689-4385 for more information.
AA meeting to be held every Wednesday
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Magdalene Catholic Church in New Marion.
ABATE Motorcycle Club to meet
The monthly ABATE Motorcycle Club meeting will be held at the AmVets in Versailles the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in Indiana motorcycling, please join us. For more information, call 689-4804.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Narcotics Anonymous will meet every Tuesday in Lawrenceburg at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Mental Health Center, Room 136, located in the Dearborn Plaza. They will meet every Wednesday in North Vernon at 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church library, 212 Washington Street, in the basement. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army in Madison, 311 East Main Street.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold meetings each Tuesday and Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church, Madison, located at Michigan Road and Clifty Drive. Call 812-839-4161 for more information.
Milan Beautification meetings to be held
The Milan Beautification meetings will be held on the 4th Thursday each month at Ripley Crossing at 7 p.m. Always looking for new members. Come and "help us grow!"

May 7-9
Cave Hill Church of God Spring Revival
The Cave Hill Church of God is having a spring revival May 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly. Evangelist Johnny Ward.
New Testament Christian Church Revival
The New Testament Christian Church will hold a revival during May 7-9. The services will begin with special music each evening at 6:30 p.m. Located at 1384 W. CR 300 N., Osgood. For questions please call 689-5085 or 689-5950.

May 8-10
St. Maurice Church Rummage Sale
St. Maurice Church is having a rummage sale Thurs., May 8 from 3-7 p.m.; Fri., May 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sat., May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. ($1 per bag on Saturday!). Located on SR 229 in Napoleon.

May 9
Krystal Gray benefit race
A benefit race for Krystal Gray will be held at the Ripley County Speedway in Osgood on Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m., Practice at 6:45 p.m., and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Pit Pass: $25, Grandstands: $7, Children 6-12: $3. For more info call: T.E. Promotions, Inc. at 812-871-7728 or 812-689-1046.

May 10
First Annual Walk for Life
Choices For Women Resource Center is hosting its first annual Walk for Life on Saturday, May 10. The top 3 sponsors who raise the most money will win prizes. The first 80 to register who raise over $50.00 for Choice will receive a free Choice for Women water bottle. For more info or to register, please call the center at 812-273-0400.
Knights of Columbus-Tootsie Roll Sale
The Knights of Columbus, Osgood and Versailles is having a Tootsie Roll Sale to benefit handicap children on May 10 from 8 a.m. to noon.

May 12
FARM Club meeting
The FARM Club will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Ripley County Fairgrounds. Call Chris Schmaltz at 812-654-3949 for information, or visit www.farm-clubonline.com.

May 13
Ripley County Democrats meeting
The Ripley County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, May 13 at the Yellow Dog Tavern & Eatery on the square in Versailles. Dinner: 6 p.m., meeting: 7 p.m. State Rep. Bob Bischoff will give an update on the legislative session.
MMCH Alzheimer’s Association support group meet
The Alzheimer’s Association support group will meet on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. at the hospital annex with support group leader, Dephane Smith.

May 14
Tri-County Genealogical Society class
Tri-County Genealogical Society is having a free beginning genealogy class at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at the Batesville Library by Marjorie Powell. Open to teenagers and adults.
Tri-County Genealogical Society meeting
Tri-County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at the Batesville Library. The Society covers Franklin, Decatur and Ripley counties.

May 15
Home Buyers Seminar
A free program on housing assistance will be held on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Tudor Square Realty, Inc., 118 SR 46 East, in Batesville. Call Gloria Record for info 812-212-5906.
St. Peter’s UCC (Fink’s) Coffee Social
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (Fink’s) is having a coffee social on Thursday, May 15 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Soups, desserts and drinks. Free will offering, carryouts available, Country Shoppe. Everyone welcome.

May 17
RCSC Fall Soccer Registration Underway
Registration for RCSC 2008 fall season for children in SR and JCD school districts is being held now through May 17. Participants must be age 4 through 12 (as of 7/31/08). Forms were sent home through schools and are online at www.ripleycounty-soccerclub.org. Register in person: May 17 from 9-11 a.m. at Ohio Rod Shelter House in Versailles; or behind JCD Elementary School at concession stand. Contact Andi Richter at 689-3745 after 6 p.m. for info.
Milan Town Clean-up
The Town of Milan is having a town clean-up on May 17. Meet at 9 a.m. at park shelter. Rain date: May 18 from 1-4 p.m.
Tyson UMC Fish Fry Dinner
Tyson United Methodist Church, Men’s Group-Versailles, is having a fish fry dinner on Saturday, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. Adults: $8, Under 10: $4.

May 18
Friends Day at Hopewell Baptist Church
Hopewell Baptist Church is having a Friends Sunday on May 18 at 9 a.m. Service will be followed by a special program and completed with a meal in the Family Life Center. Call 812-689-3348 for more info.

May 20
DCH Alzheimer’s Association support group meet
The Alzheimer’s Association support group will meet on Tuesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Dearborn County Hospital, Ohio Room-2nd floor, with support group leader, Karen Brandt.