Community Calendar

What's happening in REMC Country?

Contact us at least two weeks in advance to list your not-for-profit organization's special event on our website. Be sure to include a phone number we can call during the day to verify the information before it is published. Contact us at least eight weeks in advance for your event to be published in our monthly newsletter, "Watt High Lights", which is mailed to our members at the middle of the month.

 

The REMC is continuing to collect aluminum can tabs

for the Indianapolis Ronald McDonald House.

Drop your tabs off at our office, or save them until

the 2009 Annual Meeting on July 23.

 

Our next office closing will be on Monday, September 7, 2009 for Labor Day.

A crew will be on standby to take care of outages and emergencies.

 

 

All times listed are Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

 

 

BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY

 

July 10 through July 18 - 2009 Bartholomew County 4-H Fair

 

September 12 - Car, Truck & Tractor Show at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Waymansville. Show begins at 3:00 p.m. Food, drinks and desserts will be available. For more information or to enter a vehicle call Margie Trimpe at the church (812-342-4921).

 

 

BROWN COUNTY

 

July 26 through August 1 - 2009 Brown County Fair

 

CLARK COUNTY

 

July 10 through July 18 - 2009 Clark County 4-H Fair

 

 

JACKSON COUNTY

 

Now through July 18 – The Jackson County Public Library’s Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program at the Seymour, Crothersville and Medora libraries and on the Discovery Bus. For more information call the Seymour Library’s Kidz Korner at 812-522-3412 option 1.

 

August 8, September 12 & October 10 - "Second Saturday Fish Fry" to raise funds for the restoration of the Joe Jackson Hotel in Vallonia. Fish dinners and sandwiches sold from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Whistle Stop Cafe. For more information call Sally Waldkoetter (812-358-5801).

 

June 21 - 25 - Bethany Baptist Church of Crothersville Vacation Bible School from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. each evening  Call 358-1968 or 498-4448 for more information.

 

June 23 - Help for Tough times: Garden training for mid-summer at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Public Library in Seymour. Registration preferred by June 16 by calling 812-522-3412 ext. 243.

 

June 24 - Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Kentucky Shakespeare Festival touring program at 10:00 a.m. at the Crothersville Senior Citizens building and at 2:00 p.m. at Girls, Inc. in Seymour. Both performances are part of the Jackson County Public Library’s Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program and are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Free tickets are available at the Seymour, Crothersville and Medora libraries and on the Discovery Bus starting May 18. For more information call the Seymour Library’s Kidz Korner at 522-3412 option 1.

 

July 10, 11 & 12 - Freetown July Festival - Food, vendor booths, free entertainment, special activities for kids, baby contest, garden tractor pull, 5K walk-run, parade, games, cornhole tourney and more!  For more information call 812-497-2514, 812-497-2190 or 812-497-2103.

 

July 18 - Tri-Kappa Golf Scramble at Hickory Hills Golf Course in Brownstown.  Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.  $40.00 entry fee includes prizes and lunch.  Proceeds benefit scholarship and philanthropic projects in Jackson County.  For more information contact Carolyn Burke (812-358-4517) or Angie Sibrel (812-358-4539).

 

July 23—Juggler Tom Sparough, The Space Painter, will perform at 2:00 p.m. at the Crothersville Library and at 7:00 p.m. at Girls, Inc. in Seymour. Both performances are part of the Jackson County Public Library’s Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Program. Free tickets are available at the Seymour, Crothersville and Medora Libraries and on the Discovery Bus starting May 18. For more information, call the Seymour Library’s Kidz Korner at 522-3412 option 1.

 

July 26 through August - 2009 Jackson County Agricultural Fair & 4-H Exhibition

 

August 14, 15, 20 & 21 - "You Have the Right to Remain Dead" - a murder mystery comedy with audience participation will be presented by Jackson County Community Theatre. Advance tickets available at Family Drug in Brownstown and Bevers Family Pharmacy in Seymour. For more information call 1-812-358-5228 or visit  www.jcct.org.

 

September 11 & 12 - Brownstown Melonfest - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. both days. Free stage entertainment, contests and activities. Food, crafts and flea market vendors. Parade on Saturday. For more information call the Brownstown Chamber of Commerce (812-358-2930).

 

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY

 

July 10 through July 18 - 2009 Jefferson County 4-H Fair

 

 

JENNINGS COUNTY

 

June 28 through July 4 - 2009 Jennings County 4-H Fair

  

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Every 2nd Saturday - Hayden Bluegrass & Gospel Show at Hayden Historical Museum Pavilion.  Music begins at 5:30 p.m.  Admission free - food and drinks available.  For more information contact Rodger Ruddick (812-346-7779).

 

Every 4th Saturday - Monthly bluegrass music jam at the Marion Township Community Center. Music begins at 6:00 p.m. Call Robin (812-522-3623) for more information or to schedule a group.

 

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday - Soup Cafe from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Christway Christian Church (just north of Jay-C Food Store on State Road 3 in North Vernon).  Sponsored by Christway Christian Church and North Vernon First United Methodist Church. For more information contact Rev. Dan Denny (812-592-2060).

 

 

LAWRENCE COUNTY

 

July 11 through July 18 - 2009 Lawrence County 4-H Fair

 

July 11 - Ice Cream Social from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Erie United Methodist (718 Erie Church Road). Call the church (812-279-1731) for more information.

 

August 3 - 8 - Vacation Bible School from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for children ages 3 to 12 at Erie United Methodist (718 Erie Church Road). Call the church (812-279-1731) for more information.

 

October 10 - Soup Supper & Cookie Walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Erie United Methodist (718 Erie Church Road). Call the church (812-279-1731) for more information.

 

November 18 - Annual Holiday Dinner & Auction at Erie United Methodist (718 Erie Church Road). Dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.; auction follows. Call the church (812-279-1731) for more information.

 

November 29 - Hanging of the Greens Service at 6:00 p.m. to begin the season of Advent at Erie United Methodist (718 Erie Church Road). Call the church (812-279-1731) for more information.

 

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Second Tuesday each month - Heltonville Area Veterans group meets at the Heltonville Christian Church basement. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., meeting begins at 6:30. Contact Larry or Gary McDonald (812-834-8250) for more information.

 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays each month - Pleasant Run Senior Citizens meet at the Heltonville Baptist Church community building for a pitch-in lunch and socializing. Contact Dolly Deckard (812-834-6488) for more information.

 

 

MONROE COUNTY

 

July 19 through July 26 - 2009 Monroe County 4-H Fair

 

 

SCOTT COUNTY

 

July 1 - Artistry in Bloom art exhibit featuring works by Arnie Standiford, all month at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

July 4 - Independence Day Ice Cream Social and Vaudeville Show at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. Ice cream served 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., show starts 6:00. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

July 11 & 12 - Garrison Weekend at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. Military timeline reenactment camp; USO Show on the 11th at 7:00. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

July 12 through July 18 - 2009 Scott County 4-H Fair

 

July 18 - Ed Cozart’s Walk & Talk, The Story of Marion Tyler, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. $8.00 per person. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

July 25 - Music at the Museum from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Area gospel musicians and singers to perform at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

August 15 - Ed Cozart’s Walk & Talk, The Story of Marion Tyler, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. $8.00 per person. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

August 22 - Music at the Museum from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Area gospel musicians and singers to perform at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

September 16 – Brown Bag Lunch program at 12:00 noon at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. Featured will be Down Memory Lane by Dorothy Rice. Bring your own lunch. Desserts and drinks will be furnished. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

September 19 - Ed Cozart’s Walk & Talk, The Story of Marion Tyler, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. $8.00 per person. Call the museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

September 21 - Scott County Historical Society Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Featuring Tony Susnick speaking on The Reno Brothers. $6.00 per person. Call the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Ghost Tours - 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. - Advance tickets $10.00 per person. all the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

October 15 - Scott County Historical Society Fall Luncheon at 12:00 noon; featuring Indiana Bad Music. $10.00 per person. Call the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (812-752-1050) for more information.

 

October 21 – Brown Bag Lunch program at 12:00 noon at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. Featured will be Good Health & Weight by Kelly Railing. Bring your own lunch. Desserts and drinks will be furnished. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

October 21 – Bonfire & Dance for teens at 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

October 27 - Museum 10th Anniversary Celebration - Open house from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

November 14 - Pilgrim and Indian Thanksgiving Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. $5.00 per person. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

November 14 - WW II USO Dance at LJ’s Banquet Hall; sponsored by the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. $20.00 per person - 1940s apparel encouraged but not required. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

November 16 - Scott County Historical Society Dinner - 6:00 p.m.; $6.00 per person. Featured speakers will be Robert Fox, Janet Hall and Andrew Rowden: Indiana Authors. For more information call the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum at 812-752-1050.

 

November 16 - Holiday Silent Auction begins at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. $5.00 per person. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

November 18 – Brown Bag Lunch program at 12:00 noon at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. Featured will be Lincoln by Robert Fox. Bring your own lunch. Desserts and drinks will be furnished. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

December 5 - Tea with Mrs. Claus from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. $5.00 per person. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

December 12 - Holiday Open House 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. Silent Auction ends at 5:00 p.m. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

December 16 – Brown Bag Lunch program at 12:00 noon at the Scott County Heritage Center & Museum. Featured will be Quilted Christmas Ornaments and Other Holiday Craft Ideas by Jackie Benham. Bring your own lunch. Desserts and drinks will be furnished. For more information call the museum at 812-752-1050.

 

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY

 

July 24 through August 1 - 2009 Washington County Farmers & Merchants Fair and 4-H Fair

 

Weekends now through November 29 - The restored Beck’s Mill will be operating and open for tours. The non-profit group Friends of Beck’s Mill, Inc., will greet visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Contact Lowell DePoy (812-472-3749) or more information or to schedule special group tours.

 

Second Monday of each month -Washington County Memorial Hospital’s Diabetic Support Group meets at 2:00 p.m. Contact the Public Relations Department at the hospital (812-896-0106) to register or for more information.

 

 

OTHER DATES TO NOTE

 

 

The REMC office will be closed on the following holidays during the coming year.  A crew will be on standby to work outages and emergencies.

Monday, September 1, 2009 - Labor Day

Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27, 200 - Thanksgiving Holidays

Thursday & Friday, December 24 & 25, 2009 - Christmas Holidays

Friday, January 1, 2010 - New Years Day

Monday, May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day

 

 

 

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