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.

September 2
VBC Preschool Orientation
The Very Blessed Children Preschool orientation will be held Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. The first day of school for the threes is Tuesday Sept. 7, fours is Wednesday, Sept. 8. Both classes feature the Zoophonics Reading Program along with one on one interaction.
Ham Dinner/Coffee Social
Ham Dinner/Coffee Social will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Napoleon St. John Lutheran Church. Free will donation. Carryouts available.

September 4
Sunman Wine & Fireworks Festival
Family fun, wine tasting, meals, games, and other entertainment. Saturday parade followed by the Sunman Idol Contest Finale and Kid’s Talent Show. Ends with fireworks. No adm. charge. 812-623-2066.
Annual Farrell Family Reunion
The Annual Farrell Family Reunion will be held Saturday, September 4 at the Holton Park. Bring a covered dish for lunch at 12:00 noon.

September 5
Versailles American Legion Picnic
The Versailles American Legion Picnic will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at the Legion Memorial Park on East US 50, at 1 p.m. All Legion, SAL, Auxiliary, and all veterans and families are invited. Admission is you favorite covered dish. Fried chicken will be served.

September 10 & 11
Pierceville UMC Bake Goods/Rummage Sale
The Pierceville United Methodist Church will have a baked goods and rummage sale at the fellowship hall on Friday, September 11 from 9-5 p.m. and on Saturday September 12 from 9-3 p.m.

September 11
24 Hours of DINO
24 Hours of DINO will be held at the Versailles State Park on September 11. There will be a mountain bike relay and solo race for 6, 12 or 24 hour division. Regular charge. Contact Brian Holzhausen at 317-336-7553, Brian10@DINOseries.com or www.DINOseries.com for more info.

September 11-19
NMLRA National Championship Shoot
The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association’s National Championship Shoot will be held September 11-19 in Friendship. Black powder shooting competitions, early American crafts and classes, living history demonstrations, museum displays and lectures, period music, youth activities, and some of the finest commercial vendors in the black powder community will be at the event. For information, contact the NMLRA at 1-800-745-1493, nmlra@nmlra.org or www.nmlra.org.

September 11-20
Friendship Flea Market
Flea markets with booths of every variety will be located all along the Friendship Valley September 11-20. For more info call Tom Kerr at 812-667-5645, www.friendshipfleamarket.com or call Gary Stutler at 812-667-5322.

September 12
St. John’s Lutheran Ice Cream Social
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Napoleon, will be having their homemade ice cream social on Sunday, September 12 from 3-7 p.m. Menu includes grilled burgers, hot dogs, cole slaw, chips, cake and a beverage. Entertainment will include Alan Crum and the Adams Church Boys Plus.
Dabney Baptist Church Homecoming
Dabney Baptist Church will be celebrating their homecoming on Sunday, September 12. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. with a pitch-in dinner following. Revival will be September 12-15 at 7 p.m. nightly.
Bear Creek Baptist Church Fall Event
The Bear Creek Baptist Church is hosting their second annual Fall Event at their church in Friendship on Sunday, September 12, starting with a 10:00 a.m. service followed by dinner. Music will start at 1:00 p.m. with singing by Kaitlyn Hughes, followed by The Woodsmen. Everyone is invited.
St. John UCC Chicken Dinner
St. John United Church of Christ in Penntown (located at 8917 East County Road 1300 North, near the intersection of Hwys. 101 and 46) will be having a chicken dinner on Sunday, September 12 with continuous serving from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Menu includes mashed potatoes and gravy, garden fresh tomatoes, side dishes and homemade desserts. Visit outside and enjoy homemade ice cream or shop at the country store and bazaar. Carryouts available, $10.00 for adults, $4.00 for children.
Moores Hill Church of Christ Homecoming
The Moores Hill Church of Christ, located on Hwy. 350 in Moores Hill, is having a homecoming celebration in honor of their 45th anniversary on September 12 at 10:30 a.m. Following morning worship free lunch and games for all ages will be provided. Come back at 7:00 p.m. for a concert by the Heavenly Brothers.
Delaware UMC Homecoming
Delaware United Methodist Church will be having their 2010 homecoming on Sunday, September 12. Morning church service starts at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m., pitch-in dinner starts at 12:00 noon and a homecoming program with worship and special music will begin at 1:30 p.m.

September 14
Ripley County Democrats to meet
The Ripley County Democrats will meet Tuesday, September 14 at the Osgood Town Hall. The catered meal will be at 6 p.m. with the meeting following at 7 p.m. Please RSVP for the meal to phyllisarmbrecht@hotmail.com or by calling 812-667-5690 by September 7. Final plans will be made for the Pumpkin Show and the upcoming Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on October 2.

September 16
Osgood Historical Museum to meet
The Osgood Historical Museum will be having the annual meeting on September 16 at 7 p.m. The featured speaker will be Delbert Abplanalp recalling memories of Osgood.
St. Peter’s UCC Coffee Social
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Osgood, corner of W. County Road 700 N and Finks Road will host a coffee social on Thursday, September 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. A full menu will be served including homemade bread, coffee cake, hot ham, cold cuts, tacos, macaroni and cheese and more. Free will offering

September 20
S.E. IN Right to Life to meet
The S.E. IN Right to Life will meet September 20 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ on Jarvis Drive in Versailles. There will be a business meeting, educational discussion and fellowship. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to attend.

September 21
Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Checks
Blood pressure/blood sugar checks will be provided at the Tyson School Apartments, 100 South High Street, Versailles, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. on September 21 by the Dearborn County Hospital’s Nursing Department. This is a free service and is open to the general public. For more information call Vickie Ulmer at 812-432-6280.

Keep in mind these events...
One Room Schoolhouse & Museum open
One Room Schoolhouse and Museum, located west of Dillsboro on State Road 62 at Farmer’s Retreat, is open to visitors every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. through September and October. Built in 1888, this schoolhouse is completely restored with old desks, stove, lamps, books, etc. just as it was 1888-1950. It is listed on the National Historical Register and is also next door to St. John’s Lutheran Church (1843). Tours by appointment at other times please call 812-432-5401, 812-667-5330 or 812-667-5320.
Ripley Co. Historical Museum Open
Ripley County Historical Society Museum is open from 2-4 p.m. every Sunday until Labor Day.
Milan Beautification Meetings
The Milan Beautification Committee will hold meetings at Ripley Crossing on the 4th Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
Moores Hill Food Pantry
The Moores Hill Food Pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-12 noon and 6-8 p.m.
RCARC business meeting
Ripley County Amateur Radio Club (RCARC) will meet at the Ripley County Fairgrounds office at 524 Beech St, Osgood. The monthly business meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. 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. "Planting Today, For Growth Tomorrow"
Alzheimer’s Support Groups of SE Indiana
Alzheimer’s Support Groups of SE Indiana 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 is 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 12 p.m. Located at 12806 North St., Dillsboro. 812-432-5719.
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 2010 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 meetings
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.
Relationship Growth Group
Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional or sexual. 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 third 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.
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.