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Feb. 28

Mancino’s Grinders will donate 20 percent of diners’ total ticket price to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Decatur County. Promotion lasts all day. Info at 663-8888.



March 1

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fifth annual chili cook-off at Greensburg Adult Center. Cost is $5. Chili is prepared by local chefs, business and dignitaries. Guests may vote for their favorite. Proceeds benefit Greensburg Adult Center and its nutrition program.

Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department will host fish fry. There will be breaded tenderloin or all-you-can-eat whitefish. Sides include French fries, applesauce, baked beans and a drink. Carry-outs available. There will be a 50/50 raffle.



March 3

Buffalo Wings and Rings will donate 10 percent of diners’ total ticket price to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Decatur County. Promotion lasts all day. Info at 222-9464.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Parkside Lanes.



March 4

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Uniform sale in Classroom D of DCMH. All proceeds benefit DCMH Auxiliary, and the ladies will be offering a bake sale that day.



March 8

5 to 8 p.m. - New Point Community Volunteer Fire Department hosts all-you-can-eat fish fry. Cost for adults is $8; cost for children 10 and under is $4.

7 p.m. - Oldenburg Academy Drama Club presents “The Beverly Hillbillies,” a comedy based on the popular 1960s TV series, in the OA auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door on show nights. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.



March 9

7 p.m. - Oldenburg Academy Drama Club presents “The Beverly Hillbillies,” a comedy based on the popular 1960s TV series, in the OA auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door on show nights. Prices are $7 for adults and $5 for students.



March 10

3 to 7 p.m. - South Decatur High School is hosting a benefit dinner for teacher Matt Diehl at Stone’s Family Restaurant in Millhousen. $10 for adults, $6 for children 4 to 10 years old, and children 3 and under are free.  All you can eat fried chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, and salad.



March 15

Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department will host fish fry. There will be breaded tenderloin or all-you-can-eat whitefish. Sides include French fries, applesauce, baked beans and a drink. Carry-outs available. There will be a 50/50 raffle.



March 16

6 to 8 p.m. - Girl Scouts spaghetti supper at Lake Santee Community Room. Menu consists of spaghetti, bread, dessert and drink. Cost is one box of spaghetti and one jar of pasta sauce, which will be donated to local food pantry.



March 22

5 to 8 p.m. - New Point Community Volunteer Fire Department hosts all-you-can-eat fish fry. Cost for adults is $8; cost for children 10 and under is $4.



April 9

6:30 p.m. - Good Shepherd Christian Academy Spring program at First Baptist Church sanctuary. Pre-school through sixth-graders will perform.

7 p.m. - Good Shepherd Christian Academy Science Fair in First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

7:15 p.m. - Informational kindergarten meeting in the Good Shepherd Christian Academy kindergarten class room. Child-care is provided. Parents of 2013-2014 kindergarten students who attend will receive $50 off their August tuition. Information about scholarships and school choice opportunities will be shared.



April 19

10 a.m. to noon - Grand Person’s Day at Good Shepherd Christian Academy. Must RSVP no later than April 11.



May 6 to May 11

PKC Invitational

Starting off the first three nights, Monday to Wednesday, they will be holding warm-ups. These events are for local contestants living within a few hundred miles of Greensburg as well as out-of-state hunters coming in early for the large events taking place later in the week.

Thursday night will be the first big night showcasing the PKC National Top 24 Treeing Walker Invitational. Greensburg will be hosts to competitors who previously qualified and are invited from all over the United States.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights will offer huge events open to all with cash prizes for the winners.



Miscellaneous



Tuesday

9 to 10 a.m.: Women’s Bible Study at the YMCA every week. All ladies of all ages are welcome. Info: 812-663-3531.

10 a.m.: Support group for widows and widowers meets every week at Westport Christian Church. Info: 812-591-3807.

10 -11:45 a.m.: Seniors Bible study and fellowship in the YMCA conference room every week. Info: Connie McCracken at 663-3531.

Noon: Human Services Board of Directors meets the fourth week of the month at 1585 Indianapolis Road, Columbus. Info: 812-372-8407.

4 p.m.: Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) weight loss support group meets every week at First Christian Church in Greensburg. Weigh-in is from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. Info: 812-663-3763 or 812-663-5623.

6:15 p.m.: Greensburg Kiwanis Club meets at Trackside Cafe the first and third weeks of the month. Guests welcome.

6:15 p.m.: New Point Kiwanis meets in the New Point Community Center first and third weeks of the month.

6:30 p.m.: Greensburg Night Bloomers meet the third week of the month. Info: Emily Kuntz at 663-8605 or Sarah Nahmias at 663-2825

7 p.m.: Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the first week of the month at Arbor Grove Village in the Community Room. Info: 663-8553.

7 p.m.: Tree County Players meet the third week of the month at the TCP office.

7 p.m.: Mental Health Support Group meets the last Tuesday of each month in the O.B. conference room of Decatur County Memorial Hospital. They invite everyone suffering from mental illness or caring for a family member with mental illness to attend. All meetings are held strictly confidential. Info: 663-3545 or 663-6370.

7 p.m.: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 315 S. Ireland Street.



Wednesday

9:30 a.m.: Al-Anon meets in the First Presbyterian Church basement every week, 202 North Franklin Street. Use the Washington Street entrance.



Thursday

6:30 a.m.: The Optimist Club meets at Somethin’s Perkin every week.

6:30 p.m.: Westport Kiwanis meets at the Community Building every week.

6:15 p.m.: Lake Santee Kiwanis meets at the community building the first and third weeks of the month.  Info: Sue Fortman at 812-593-3258.

The American Legion Auxiliary holds its meeting the third week of the month.



Friday

Bridge at the Greensburg Adult Center Friday afternoons each week and on the first and third Thursday of the month. Info: 663-2232 or 663-5564.

6:30 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery program meets in the Greensburg Wesleyan Family Life Center at 714 West Main Street.



Sunday

7:30 a.m.: CrownPointe hosts a free weekly continental breakfast every week. RSVP at 662-8888.



Ongoing

The local TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) club meets each Tuesday at Greensburg Christian Church on North Broadway. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. with the meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. TOPS is a non-profit weight-loss club for everyone wanting to shed a few pounds. Pleas call 222-5242 or 663-6803 for more information.

The St. Paul Senior Luncheon Site offers Exercise with Mozart at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. on a donation basis for those 60 years and older.

The Historical Society of Decatur County museum is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission to the museum is free and special tours can be scheduled by calling the office at 663-2764.

Join us for hot, well-balanced, nutritional meals at the Greensburg Adult Center at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. If you are over 60 years old, cost is based on donations. Under 60 years of age is $4 per meal. Call 663-2232 for lunch reservations. Fun and friendship are shared daily.

Decatur County Human Services, Inc. administers the Child Care Voucher Program for Decatur County. This program provides services through licensed providers for parents seeking quality child care. Currently there is a very small waiting list. To apply for this program come to Human Services with your most recent pay stub or current school schedule. You will be asked to fill out an application and provide some general information. Our child care providers are licensed through the SIEOC. Anyone wanting to become a licensed provider may also contact Human Services at 1939 N. Carver Street Greensburg or call (812)663-8830.

If your child enjoys listening to stories, singing, dancing and making crafts, you should stop by the Children’s Room at the Greensburg Library to sign up for Story Time. It is open to children ages 3 to 6 years of age. Classes are available Monday and Thursday evenings and Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. You may call the library at 663-4455 for more information and to get registered.

Nutritional meals are served everyday at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the St. Paul Civic Center, 120 E. Washington St., St. Paul. If you are 60 years of age or older, join us for fun and fellowship. You may contact Trudy Lewis at 765-525-6306. The Civic Center is open from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Family Food Pantry is accepting donations Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can help by calling 812-663-8830 or stopping by at 1939 North Carver Street, Greensburg.