August 2009 Community Calendar - Boone County, Indiana

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• The first Annual Bob Hawkins Memorial Ride sponsored by the Boone County Sheriffs Office, Lebanon Police Department, and H-I-M ( Hogs In Ministry) will be held at Mapleview Rest Home with registration from 10-11 am. The ride will be approximately 100 miles. The ride will end at the American Legion in Lebanon where food will be provided and prizes will be given away. Cost is $25 per bike and proceeds will go to Christmas Behind Bars and Boone County Jail Ministries. For more information contact 765-894-2237.
• Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Teen End-of-Summer Celebration from 1-3 pm. Students in grades 6 - 12 may enter to win door prizes, chow down, play games and see who wins the grand prize raffle prizes. Summer Reading participants must enter the book titles read by noon August 1 to be eligible for prizes. Preregistration is suggested. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Teen Moms Club at 2 pm at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church (950 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052). The Teen Moms Club is a support group for teen moms to be or already teen moms. Additional meetings on August 8, August 15, August 22, and August 29, and then each Saturday after that. More information can be found at http://www.teenmomgroup.org/

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• Movie Mondays Swiss Family Robinson at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be Swiss Family Robinson. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Sessions will continue August 3 and 10. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

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• Computer Savvy Seniors - Part 1 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Cost is $95. A special introductory computer learning program for adults 55 and older. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, Internet and e-mail will be covered in a relaxed environment that moves at the participant's pace. Weekly three-hour sessions are scheduled each Tuesday from June 9 through August 11 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Course manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• The Music Group presents...Cool Jazz for a Hot Summer Evening from 7-8 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Cool jazz pieces will be explored during this informal music appreciation event. Each session, offered on the first Tuesday of the month, includes listening to and discussing rarely heard classical and jazz recordings. Refreshments provided. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

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• "Feeding Our Future Once Child at a Time" Fundraising Dinner for the Caring Center. Speaker - Jim Morris, former leader of the United Nations Food Organization will speak on "Youth and Hunger." Location: Traders Point Christian Church at I-65 and 334, Zionsville. All proceeds will benefit the children of Boone County. Events are scheduled for Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8.

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• "Feeding Our Future Once Child at a Time" Luncheon for Service Providers hosted by The Caring Center from 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. Location: Senior Services, 515 Crown Pointe Drive, Lebanon. Speaker - Bill Stanczykiewicz, President & CEO of Indiana Youth Institute will speak on "Youth and Hunger." MC - Mayor Huck Lewis.
• End of Summer Carnival from 5:30 - 7 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Families are invited to celebrate the library's 47th birthday and the end of Summer Reading with free carnival games, prizes and popcorn. Hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase. The fun begins at 5:30 pm on the southeast corner of the parking lot. August 14 is the, hopefully unnecessary, rain date. Preregistration is suggested. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

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• Backpack Attack from 9 am to noon at The Caring Center (1230 Ransdell Ct., Lebanon, IN 46052). Back packs/school supplies will be passed out to approximately 300 to 600 children in Boone County. Special Guests: Dave Jamerson, former player for the Houston Rockets. A fun day for all with food, drinks, games, give-a-ways and entertainment provided.
• Sherlock Holmes Festival from 12 - 5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). The Illustrious Clients of Indianapolis will host a Sherlock Holmes Festival of shorts, silents, and feature-length films Residents may enjoy this Saturday afternoon film festival complete with free movie theatre candy, popcorn, snacks and drinks. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Teen Moms Club at 2 pm at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church (950 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052). The Teen Moms Club is a support group for teen moms to be or already teen moms. Additional meetings on August 15, August 22, and August 29, and then each Saturday after that. More information can be found at http://www.teenmomgroup.org/
• Community Family Fun Day at Trinity Chapel (4534 US HWY 52, Thorntown, In 46052). Everything is FREE. Times: 4 - 6pm fun and games, 6 - 7pm food, 7 until ? Christian comedian, song writer, speaker Greg Strange.

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• Boone County Community Band Concert in Lebanon Memorial Park at the Joe Haboush Memorial Bandstand from 6-7 pm. This free concert will feature music from Broadway, Hollywood, and the Big Band era. All ages are welcome and bringing a blanket or lawn chair is recommended, as existing seating is limited.

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• Movie Mondays The Rescuers Down Under at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be The Rescuers Down Under. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

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• Computer Savvy Seniors - Part 1 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Cost is $95. A special introductory computer learning program for adults 55 and older. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, Internet and e-mail will be covered in a relaxed environment that moves at the participant's pace. Weekly three-hour sessions are scheduled each Tuesday from June 9 through August 11 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Course manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Books Over Coffee from 12-1 pm in the Lora Hussey Program Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Take a break, bring a sack lunch and join fellow book lovers to talk about favorite authors and their latest novel. This informal book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Coffee and treats are provided. Preregistration is not required for this drop-in program.

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• Punctuation Celebration! at 10 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Meet children's book author and poet Elsa Knight Bruno as she reads selections from her newly published book, Punctuation Celebration! Children in grades K - 5 and their parents should enjoy this poetry designed to teach punctuation in a fun and easy way. A book signing will follow the event with copies of the book available for purchase. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Teen Moms Club at 2 pm at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church (950 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052). The Teen Moms Club is a support group for teen moms to be or already teen moms. Additional meetings on August 22, and August 29, and then each Saturday after that. More information can be found at http://www.teenmomgroup.org/
• Annual Hog Roast beginning at 4 pm at Old Union Church (5681 S. 500 W., Jamestown, IN 46147). Menu: pulled pork, with or without bun, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on cob, sliced tomatoes, other sides, pies and cakes etc. Cost is $10 adults, $6,50 seniors, children under 10 years no charge.
• Boone County Cancer Society sponsors the Boone County Battle of the BBQ at Lebanon Memorial Park in Lebanon, Indiana. Serving time is 5-7 pm. Boone County wide participation includes "chefs" from the fire departments, police departments, city and county employees, 40 churches and civic organizations. Activities include a Corn Hole Toss Tournament with trophies and prizes, a live band, games for children and lots of great food all for $10. 100% of money collected goes to Boone County cancer patients and their families. For more information, please contact , Executive Director of the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 or by email.
• Kent Bottenfield in Concert at 7 pm at First Baptist Church in Lebanon sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (Kent Bottenfield is a former MLB All-Star Pitcher now a Christian recording artist.)

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• Community Garage Sale from 11am-4pm at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla (3085 West 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032). Rain date is August 23. One last chance to clean out those closets. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla will offer parking lot spaces to anyone who would like to sell their family treasures. Spaces will go for $15. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla will provide the adverting and you provide the treasures. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Sisterhood will serve concessions all afternoon. Vendors welcome. Goodwill Industries will be providing a donation bin available on sight during the event. Make checks out to CST Sisterhood with Garage sale in the memo. Send checks to Congregation Sharrey Tefilla, 3085 West 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032, ATTN: Rebecca Holloway/ Stacey Bunes. 

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• Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting at noon at the Boone County Community Corrections office at 127 W. Main St., Suite 200 in Lebanon. For more information, please contact at 765-482-6505.

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• Monika Herzig in the Jazz on the Point Concert Series from 6-8 pm at the Eagle Creek Park Marina. Be sure to bring your picnic baskets and blankets for a relaxing evening of music. The concert is free with park entry of $5/vehicle.

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• American Heritage Girls Troop 3710 Information and Registration Night at 6:30 pm at Jamestown United Methodist Church (42 S. High St., Jamestown, IN).

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• McTeacher's Night from 5-8 pm at the McDonald's in Lebanon (1514 W South Street, Lebanon). McDonald's will donate a portion of the dining room sales made during the event to the Perry-Worth PTO. The class who has the most student attendees will win Happy Meal lunches for the entire class, courtesy of McDonald's. Perry-Worth teachers will act as greeters during the event, and PTO volunteers will be on dining-room cleanup duty. Prizes will be raffled off between 7:30 and 8 pm.

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• Lebanon Community Arts Council of Indiana presents the Faculty Artist Series at the Boone County Courthouse. This month's theme is "Judicial Jazz" featuring The Shirley Judkins Combo featuring Shirley Judkins, Betsy Carpenter-Wilson, John Newby, Dave Hampton, and Greg Gegoine. The musicians will represent not only Boone County but other central Indiana counties as well! Shirley will present interesting facts and a commentary of how music has evolved through the stages of Americana, Ragtime, Blues, and Jazz. Enjoy a pre-concert Art Exhibit at 5:30 pm presented by talented, local artists. The "About the Music" public forum at 6:30 pm which features interesting facts about the musicians and their selections for the evening, followed by the concert at 7:30 pm. At 6:30 pm, Al McConnaha will present information and details of the "community quilt" that hangs elegantly in the Courthouse Rotunda. Come early to learn about this historic 'fabric' of our county! As always, this event is free to the public sponsored in part by Lamar & Lamar Insurance, and the Community Foundation of Boone County.

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• Boone County Horseman's Association Open Horse Show starting at 9 am at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Halter, English, western and contesting events. For more information or to request a showbill, please email or call Brandy Moss-Devoll (317-750-3694 ) or Krista Cromwell (765-978-0115). Boone County Horseman's Association website
• Teen Moms Club at 2 pm at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church (950 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052). The Teen Moms Club is a support group for teen moms to be or already teen moms. Additional meetings on August 29 and then each Saturday after that. More information can be found at http://www.teenmomgroup.org/

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• Boone County Community Band Concert in Lebanon Memorial Park at the Joe Haboush Memorial Bandstand from 6-7 pm. This free concert will feature music from Broadway, Hollywood, and the Big Band era. All ages are welcome and bringing a blanket or lawn chair is recommended, as existing seating is limited.

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• Outdoor Movie @ the Park (rescheduled from the previous Friday) at dusk at Abner Longley Park in Lebanon. The Lebanon Public Library and Lebanon Parks Department are partnering to do an outdoor movie ("E.T." ). Bring your family, a lawn chair, and some snacks. In case of inclement weather the event may be cancelled. For additional information please contact the Lebanon Public Library at (765) 482-3460 www.leblib.org or the Lebanon Parks Department at (765) 482-8860 http://cityoflebanon.org/parks/memorial_park.cfm.

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• Annual Helping Her Heal Charity Polo Match at Hickory Hall Polo Club (7545 East 100 North, Whitestown, IN 46075). Gates open at 11 am and match begins at 1 pm. General admission is $10/carload (pay at the gate); polo boxes are $175-$500. Please come for a family-friendly fun-filled day in the country. All funds go to provide emotional and financial support to women with female cancers.
• Teen Moms Club at 2 pm at St. Peter's Epsicopal Church (950 East Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052). The Teen Moms Club is a support group for teen moms to be or already teen moms. Meets each Saturday. More information can be found at http://www.teenmomgroup.org/
• "Last Dance"...The Last Party of Summer 2009 from 6-11 pm at Lebanon Memorial Park Stage/Pavilion. It's Party Time!/ DJ Nightmare & DJ Daydream presents a FREE, fun evening of music in the park for the whole family, as a way to send out the summer in style. Two DJs will play music, primarily dance, rock and pop music from the 70's & 80's through today. Attendees should bring their own food, drinks and chairs. No alcoholic beverages. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/itspartytimeinlebanon, or e-mail bowiedisciple@yahoo.com.

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