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.

RCARC business meeting
Ripley County Amateur Radio Club (RCARC) monthly business meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Ripley Co. American Red Cross building in Versailles. Open to public. Contact Delbert for more info at 689-3161.
Milan Lions Club meetings
The Milan Lions Club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Reservation Restaurant in Milan. For more info call Melissa Baker at 654-1873.
Osgood Beautification Committee meetings
The Osgood Beautification Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at the Osgood Town Hall at 7 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support Groups of SE Indiana
Alzheimer’s Support Groups of SE Indiana will have monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville with Support Group Leader, Dephane Smith; and on the third Tuesday of every month at Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg with Support Group Leader, Karen Brandt. For information call 1-888-422-2691.
Dillsboro Community Food Pantry & More
The Dillsboro Community Food Pantry & More will be open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at 11006 Hwy. 50, Dillsboro, next to Co-op.
Mother-to-mother support group
La Leche League of Sunman is a mother-to-mother support group for expectant and breast-feeding moms. Meetings for 2009 will be the first Wednesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at the office of Dr. Martini in Sunman. Call 654-2593 for more information.
IN Virtual Academy Board of Directors meet
The monthly Board of Directors meeting for the Indiana Virtual Academy will held at 10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Southeastern Career Center located at 901 W US 50 in Versailles.
Relationship Growth Group
Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional or sexual. Please join the relationship growth group to talk about these issues. Meetings are held weekly in your area. Call 812-933-1990 for times and locations.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner, is saving aluminum cans for the Sunman Food Pantry.
"Circle of Love" to meet
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.
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 info.
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 info 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 meet every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Magdalene Catholic Church in New Marion.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Narcotics Anonymous will meet every Tuesday in Lawrenceburg at 6 p.m. at the Community Mental Health Center, Room 136, in the Dearborn Plaza. On Wednesday in North Vernon at 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church library, 212 Washington St., in the basement. Sun., Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. at 7:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army in Madison, 311 East Main St. NA will meet every Thursday in Vevay at 7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, 309 W. Main St.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet each Mon., Tues. and Thurs. morning at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church, Madison, on Michigan Rd. and Clifty Dr.. For info call 812-839-4161.
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 .

July 3
Ice Cream Social
An Ice Cream Social will be held on Friday, July 3, as part of the Party in the Park Celebration in Milan. Sandwiches, great desserts and homemade ice cream will be held at Milan First Baptist Church at 112 S. Main St., from 4:30-7 p.m.
July 4
Party in the Park Celebration 4th of July
Services for Saturday, July 4 are as follows in Milan: All you can eat breakfast at Milan Methodist Church from 7:30-10 a.m.; Milan Lions Club Parade starts at 11 a.m.-set up your lawn chairs up along Main Street. Enter a float, walk as an organization, drive a classic vehicle, tractor or mounted horse. Advanced registration is desired but not required by calling Lion Barter Dobson at 654-3224 or Floyd Rayner 654-3763. Same day registration and parade line up starts at 9 a.m. at Milan High School; Classic Car Cruise In will begin at 11 a.m. until late afternoon at Milan VFW Post 6234; visit the Milan 54 Museum, review new plans or memorabilia; Festivities in the Park: (beginning following the parade) games, food booths, beer gardens, cornhole tournament, youth baseball tournament, and face painting, and super raffles throughout the entire day; Live music starting at 1:30 p.m.; Fireworks Display at 10 p.m. Shuttle service available throughout the day.
July 5
Worship service at Tanglewood Baptist
Tanglewood Baptist Church invites you to come and worship with them on July 5 at 10 a.m. Ms. Eddie Talbott will be praising God in song.
July 6-10
Operation Space VBS
Operation Space Vacation Bible School will be at Church on the Rock, Batesville, July 6-10, from 6-8:30 p.m., ages 4-11. Call church office for details 934-5192.
July 6
Resume Help
Looking for a job? Not sure how to write or update your resume? The Osgood Public Library can help! Kerry McConnell will be on hand to assist with resume writing and job search on July 6 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Osgood Public Library. Class size is limited so she can provide individual attention. Call 689-4011 to register.
July 7
Concerned Citizens for Constitutional Government mtg.
Concerned Citizens for Constitutional Government will meet at Tyson Library on July 7 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Join the email list at blackcat3@comcast.net
One day VBS at Tyson United Methodist Church
Tyson United Methodist Church, 322 W. Tyson Street, Versailles, will host a one day Vacation Bible School on Tuesday, July 7 from 9-4 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. tysonumc@insightbb.com
Napoleon Seniors to have picnic
The Napoleon Senior Citizens will have a picnic July 7 at the senior center in Napoleon at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite dish and table service. Meat will be furnished.
July 7-10
Benham UMC Vacation Bible School
Benham United Methodist Church VBS will be held Tuesday, July 7-Saturday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the church located at the corner of 650 South and Benham Rd. Ending program will be Sunday, July 12 at 10:15. Call 667-5259, Rev. Meyer for more info.
July 8
Community Prayer for Our Nation
A community prayer for our nation will be held at the Osgood Town Hall on Wednesday, July 8, from 7-8 p.m. Sponsored by the JCD Ministerial Association.
SEIinvests meeting
SEIinvests.com is a nonprofit professional association for people interested in real estate or real estate investing. The group will offer a comfortable learning experience and is open to all professionals and experience levels. The next meeting will be July 8 at 4 p.m. at 131 East Main St, in Greensburg. For info call 812-716-2188.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
The Tyson United Methodist Church will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, July 8 from 3-7 p.m. The church is located at 322 Tyson Street, Versailles. Donors are welcome.
July 9
SIILC board meeting
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center’s next board meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9 at the SIILC office in Versailles at 3 p.m. For any questions please call Chrissy at 689-3753.
July 12
Ripley County Historical Society to meet
The Ripley County Historical Society will meet Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m. at the Archive Library on the west side of Versailles Courthouse Square. Susan Walters from the Jennings County Tourism will dress in period costume and give a program about the Civil War era. Everyone interested in history and genealogy is invited to attend.
Ice Cream Social
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cross Plains and Dewberry will hold an ice cream social on Sunday, July 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cosponsored by the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Free will offering.
Versailles Baptist Church celebrates 180 years
The Versailles Baptist Church will be celebrating 180 years on Sunday, July 12 beginning with the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Shine on Trio, Southern Gospel Music Ministry will be bringing praise music.
July 13-17
Osgood First Baptist to host VBS
The Osgood First Baptist Church will host VBS from July 13 lasting through July 17, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly. This year’s theme is Crocodile Dock. For more information you may call Osgood First Baptist Church at 812-689-4042.
July 14
Ripley County Democrats will meet
The Ripley County Democrats will meet Tuesday, July 14 at the Friendship Tavern in beautiful downtown Friendship. The buffet dinner will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting following at 7 p.m. Come join us!
July 19
Inspiration by Faith at Solid Rock Bible Fellowship
Come join the Solid Rock Bible Fellowship in welcoming the Inspiration by Faith on Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. For additional information go to www. inspirationbyfaith.com
July 24-26
Revival at Lighthouse Baptist Church
The Lighthouse Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to a revival with Phil Gabbard on July 24, 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. and July 26 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 4938 N. State Road 101 Milan, 654-2582.