Greensburg Daily News, Greensburg, IN

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November 30, 2011

Events 113011

Greensburg — Local clubs, service groups, fraternal organizations and others are encouraged to send their Coming Events information to the Daily News at news@greensburgdailynews.com or Daily News, PO Box 106, Greensburg, IN 47240.



Wednesday, Nov. 30

1 to 3 p.m. - Euchre at the Greensburg Adult Center



Thursday, Dec. 1

10:30 to 11 a.m. - Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings at the Greensburg Adult Center.



Friday, Dec. 2

5:30 to 7 p.m. - The North Decautr High School After Prom will host a pulled pork sandwich dinner. The menu includes pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, slaw, desert and a drink for $5. The dinner will be held before the North Decatur v. South Decatur basketball game. Carry outs will be available. Those wishing to donate may call Kim Yager 812-527-2345.

6 p.m. - Greensburg Holiday Parade. Holiday walk will begin at 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m. - Bridge at the Greensburg Adult Center.

7 to 10 p.m. - A Walk Through Bethlehem at Clarksburg Covenant Church. Event also highlights a program called ÒThe Sacrifical Lamb: A Shepherd's Story.Ó Homemade bread will be available for purchase. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served free of charge. Event is free and open to all members of the public. For more information, call (812) 527-2711.

7:30 p.m. - The curtain will rise at the Park Theatre Civic Center in North Vernon for The Homecoming. It is a Christmas play set in the Depression era. Additional shows will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children in advance or $8 for adults and $6 for children at the door.



Saturday, Dec. 3

Call 663-4204 to reserve your spot at the  North Decatur High School Yuletide Dinner. Tickets are $14 per seat or $115 per table of ten. The evening will include performances by Junior High and High School music students.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - WTRE's Holiday Bazaar at Greensburg Elementary School. Breakfast and lunch served by the Greensburg Kiwanis.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Greensburg United Methodist Church will host its UMW Cookie Walk in the social hall.

10 to 11:30 a.m. - The Greensburg Decatur County Public Library will host its family Christmas program, featuring crafts, games, stories, refreshments and visiting with Santa Claus. The event is free, but guests may register at www.greensburglibrary.com or by calling 663-4455.

6 p.m. - Midnight - Second Annual Decatur County American Bikers Aimed Toward Education Christmas Party at Greensburg Eagles Lodge. Dinner served from 6 to 8 p.m. Live band, Relic, takes the stage from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $5 per person. Guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish.

7 to 9 p.m. - A Walk Through Bethlehem at Clarksburg Covenant Church. Event also highlights a program called ÒWise Men Still Seek Him: The Story of the Fourth Wiseman.Ó Homemade bread will be available for purchase. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served free of charge. Event is free and open to all members of the public. For more information, call (812) 527-2711.



Sunday, Dec. 4

1 p.m. - Doors open for Longaberger Basket Bingo to benefit the Relay for Life. The American Legion Post 129 will host the event that begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling David Fry at 663-1220, Cindy McCamment at 663-1345, Vickie Rudolf at 663-1127 or Laura Shields at 663-1227.

8 to 11 a.m. - Millhousen Knights of St. Johns will host Breakfast with Santa for a free will offering.



Saturday, Dec. 10

7 to 10 a.m. - The Greensburg Masonic Lodge will host its monthly breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, milk, coffee and orange juice. $5 donation for adults. $3 for kids under 12.



Sunday, Dec. 11

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Come experience hte real meaning of Christmas at the St. Anne, St. Maurice and St. John Live  Nativity in St. Maurice. Live animals, refreshments, choirs and characters.



Miscellaneous

Monday

4 p.m. - Alzheimer's Association offers support groups for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias at Greensburg Public Library the second Monday of each month. All meetings are confidential and free of charge. Greensburg Public Library. Info: Maxine Donley at 812-663-8736 or the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.

6:30 p.m. The Lions Club Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at REMC. For information, contact Mareta Gibson at 663-4616.



Tuesday

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

10 a.m. - The support group for widows and widowers, Encouraging Others, meets every week at the Westport Christian Church. Info: 812-591-3807.

10 -11:45 a.m. - Seniors Co-ed Bible study and fellowship at the YMCA conference room every week. For information contact Connie McCracken at 663-3531.

Noon - Human Services board of directors meets the fourth week of the month at 1585 Indianapolis Rd, 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. - The Greensburg Kiwanis Club meets at Trackside Cafe the first and third weeks of the month. Guests are always 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. - The 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. - The Tree County Players meet the third week of the month at the TCP office.

7 p.m. - The 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. For more information call 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 St. (formerly Washington School)



Wednesday

9:30 a.m. - Al-Anon meets at 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

Join us for Bridge at the Greensburg Adult Center Friday afternoons each week and on the first and third Thursday of the month. For more information call 663-2232 or 663-5564.

8 p.m. - Al-Anon meets at the First Presbyterian Church basement every week, 202 North Franklin Street. Use the Washington Street entrance.

3 p.m. - Second Fridays will include a reception at the Art on the Square Fine Arts Gallery. From May 13 to Oct. 14, they will also include a film on the East Side of the Square.



Sunday

7:30 a.m. - CrownPointe will host a weekly continental breakfast free of charge every week. Please call ahead at 662-8888.



Ongoing

The St. Paul Senior Luncheon Site offers Exercise with Mozart Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. 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.

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