Free Time – December 29

Seasonal

‘CHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO,’ 5 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 30, Indianapolis Zoo; animals will be out late to enjoy the cooler weather, including the tigers, sea lions, red pandas, brown bears, walrus and many others. Zoo light displays will create a special holiday experience; White River Junction Train offers an express ride through a wonderland filled with lights. Guests can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, sample delicious holiday treats and enjoy carolers singing by the fireside. In White River Gardens, visitors can shake off the winter chill and enjoy Santa’s Tropical Paradise inside the Hilbert Conservatory. Families can participate in the scavenger hunt. Additional activities await at Santa’s Workshop where kids can decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, write letters to Santa and meet Kris Kringle himself through Dec. 23. Visit IndianapolisZoo.com for advance tickets and more information.

FRANKLIN COLLEGE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY ACTIVITIES, events all day Jan. 16: 1 p.m.: Chapel service, Richardson Chapel: “A Service of Thanksgiving for the Ministry of MLK.” Remember the life and ministry of King with songs and spoken reflections.; 3:15 p.m.: MLK Day commemorative march and rally: march will begin west of the B.F. Hamilton Library at the Indiana Alpha Gazebo and end at the Richardson Chapel. The purpose of the march is to honor those who marched before to win the freedoms known today and with those who still struggle to have their freedoms recognized.; 4 p.m.: MLK Day Convocation Lecture, Richardson Chapel: The Rev. Hannah Adair Bonner will present a lecture titled “Listen, Amplify, Act: The Path of Solidarity”; 7 p.m.: screening of “Boycott,” Richardson Chapel: 2011 film tells the story of the 1955-1956 Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott. All events are free and open to the public.

Arts & crafts

SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE JANUARY SHOW: CHARLENE BROWN, Jan. 4 to 31, Southside Art League, Inc. (SALI) Off Broadway Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood; original drawings in various media and oil paintings — many for sale; Brown is an award-winning artist and teaches drawing and painting to youth and adults out of her home studio in Carmel; numerous awards from Hoosier Salon, Indiana Heritage Arts, the Indiana Artists Club and the Richmond Art Museum. Gallery open during regular hours 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; or by appointment at any other time. Meet Brown during the SALI open house at 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Light refreshments will be served. Information: 317-882-5562.

FRANKLIN CHIPMATES WOODCARVING CLUB, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, 396 Branigin Blvd., beginners and experienced craftspeople welcome, 317-736-1582.

NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB, first Friday of the month, 9 to 11:30 a.m. work session, 12:30 p.m. meeting, Johnson County Purdue Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, 317-736-4547.

Blood drives

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 30, Franklin library, 401 State St.,all blood types are urgently needed and refreshments will be provided. Must be 17 or older to donate. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Books

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, 1 p.m. Jan. 9, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion of “Winter of the Wolf Moon” by Steve Hamilton, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us

STOUT STORIES, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Scotty’s Brew Club, discussion of “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusakfree, pageafterpage.org.

CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH PIZZA AND PAGES BOOK DISCUSSION FOR TEENS, 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Clark Pleasant Library, 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland, free, discussion of “The Raven Boys,” by Maggie Stiefvater; pageafterpage.org, 317-535-6206 for more information.

CLARK PLEASANT BOOK AND MOVIE DISCUSSION, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 11, Clark Pleasant Library, 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland, “The Maltese Falcon,” by Dashiell Hammett; pagefterpage.org, 317-535-6206

TRAFALGAR LIBRARY SELECTED SHORTS READING DISCUSSION, noon to 1p.m., Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Trafalgar library, 424 N. Tower St., listen to a short story and have a brief discussion; Dec. 16: David Sedaris; Jan. 13: Margaret Atwood; Feb. 10, poetry of Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes; pageafterpage.org/programs.

MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, 317-885-1330, free, discussion of “The Mountain Between Us,” by Charles Martin; pageafterpage.org.

Classes

‘SOUPS, STEWS & CHILI, OH MY!’ 6 p.m. Jan 12, Clark Pleasant Public Library, 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland. Purdue Extension class. Call library to register 317-535-6206.

PURDUE EXTENSION DINING WITH DIABETES CLASSES, 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 25 to 26, Feb. 1 to 2, Purdue Extension Johnson County, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin; free class; program includes information on planning meals and snacks with delicious sand healthy recipes, cooking demonstration sand food sampling, motivation and support, ideas for being more active, an understanding of how diabetes affects overall health; registration due Jan. 20: 317-736-3724 or email [email protected].

JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE ONLINE COURSES, Patrons can access thousands of online courses in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, web design, business, marketing and more at no cost. The Lynda.com video library offers users a chance to grow skills in graphic design, computer programming, photography and video. Software includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Google Apps, iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Visit pageafterpage.org/lynda to log in and create a Lynda.com account.

Dance

MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Rivers of Life Fellowship, 1962 Old Meridian St., Greenwood, $4 per lesson per person; first two lessons are free; those interested should email [email protected], or call 317-881-4719 or 317-694-4711; greenwoodmerrymixers.com; facebook.com/greenwoodmerrymixers.

INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Riolo Dance Studio, 502 N. Capitol Ave. (second floor), Indianapolis; $10 to $15, no partner needed; advanced American style smooth and rhythm group classes; riolodance.com, 317-490-6739.

BALLROOM DANCES, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Riolo Dance Studio, 502 N. Capitol Ave. (second floor), Indianapolis, $10-$12, lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., all skill levels and abilities welcome; no partner needed; refreshments available; riolodance.com.

Fundraisers and Galas

19th ANNUAL CARRIE CLAYBURN MEMORIAL DINNER, 5 p.m. until halftime at home basketball game Jan. 7, Indian Creek High School Cafeteria, 803 Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar, pork chops provided by the Indian Creek FFA, smorgasbord dinner will be provided by area churches. Free will offering will go to a scholarship in Clayburn’s name. If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Heidenreich at 317-502-0610.

Gardening

MASTER GARDENER CLASSES, Jan. 10-March 28, Purdue Extension Johnson County, 484 N. Morton St. on the fairgrounds in Franklin. Registration now open. Cost is $125 per person and includes all class-related handouts and materials. Information: 317-736-3724.

JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Purdue Extension Johnson County office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, new members welcome, 317-346-7316.

Health and fitness

BAXTER YMCA 500 FESTIVAL MINI MARATHON TRAINING, Saturday mornings, Monday and Wednesday evenings or Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Jan. 16 to May 6, training program will prepare participants of all levels for 13.1-mile course by providing mileage plans, organized training days, equipment information, cross-training suggestions and nutrition strategies. Runners and walkers of all skill levels are invited to attend. Cost is $87 for members and $99 for guests; two for one pricing available. This does not include race registration. All participants are responsible for their own registration. Visit www.indymca.org/centers/baxter/schedules-events/ to download the registration form or call 317-881-9347 for more information.

MEDITATION HIKES, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Road, free, meet at Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion, facilitated by Global Peace Initiatives, hikes occur regardless of the weather, globalpeaceinitiatives.net.

iCAN YOGA, 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Evolutions@Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place, Greenwood, five session pass is $65, beginning yoga class for people with larger bodies; 317-881-9642.

KUNDALINI YOGA & MEDITATION, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Peaceful Heart Yoga Studio, 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, $10 per class, peaceful-heart-yoga.com.

PRENATAL YOGA, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Evolutions@Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place, Suite 1, Greenwood, check website for fee information, evolutionsyoga.com, Terrie Purdy, 317-881-9642.

History

1816: INDIANA JOINS THE NATION, through Jan. 21, 2017, Indiana Historical Society interactive exhibition, Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis, re-creates the Corydon meeting house where delegates met to draft Indiana’s first state constitution, guests will join in conversation with delegates representing various viewpoints on issues such as education, slavery, personal liberty and the balance of power between branches of this new government, indianahistory.org.

DESTINATION INDIANA, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis; facilitated, interactive exhibits that use digital technology, touch screens and immersive displays of historic images and documents to explore and understand the story of Indiana using photographs and other archival materials such as broadsides, manuscripts, maps, printed items and sheet music. Destination Indiana features eight “drive yourself” time-travel stations that can each hold as many as six guests. The space also includes a large-group experience that offers access to nine journeys on its 22.5-foot by 7.5-foot screen, which features twice the resolution of a 1080i high-definition television set. Each station includes at least one journey for each of Indiana’s 92 counties, as well as “Indiana Stories” on subject matters such as African-American Hoosiers, the Civil War, the Ohio River, mapping the state, social justice and reform, rail transportation, agriculture and more are also explored.

Kids

MAKE & TAKE, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, free, visitors can find art-making projects in the Star Studio Classroom inspired by works of art on view at the IMA. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and all levels of art-making experience, imamuseum.org.

WEE WEDNESDAYS, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, $5 public, $3 IMA members, Star Studio classroom, for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers, pretend play, sing-a-longs, gallery art hunts and hands-on art activities, to register call 317-923-1331, ext. 213.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Southport library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, free, children 3 to 5 and an adult, stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, playtime, sharing time for adults, 317-275-4510.

WONDERFUL ONES STORY TIME, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 317-885-1330, pageafterpage.org.

TERRIFIC TWOS STORY TIME, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 317-885-1330, pageafterpage.org.

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB, 4 to 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, crafts, 317-878-9560, pageafterpage.org.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood library, 301 S. Meridian St., preschoolers 3 to 5 year-olds, greenwoodlibrary.us.

FUN TIME YOGA FOR KIDS, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Evolutions @ Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place, Suite 1, Greenwood, $5, Terrie Purdy, 317-881-9642.

WE-FIT WEDNESDAY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Franklin Christian Fellowship Church, 2800 N. Graham Road, Franklin, free, for special needs children, families, have fun, network, sing, do crafts, share about Jesus, Patty Kinney, 317-850-3864, [email protected], franklincf.com.

Lectures

THE REV. HANNAH ADAIR BONNER: ‘LISTEN, AMPLIFY, ACT: THE PATH OF SOLIDARITY,’ 4 p.m. Jan. 16, Richardson Chapel, Franklin College, part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration; Bonner, ordained in the United Methodist Church, serves as the curator of The Shout, a spoken word, poetry-focused arts and justice community in Houston, Texas, that seeks to put words into actions. Bonner will discuss those crying out for justice and equality in our communities, a world that competes for attention and time, a culture that resists change through complacency and the role each of us plays in building our future. Free and open to the public.

Movies & Theater

‘JAILHOUSE ROCK,’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, not rated, 1 hr, 36 min, music, drama; 1957, starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy; after serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star; $3 to $5, includes a cartoon, historicart crafttheatre.org

‘SIXTEEN CANDLES,’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, PG, 1984, John Hughes, ‘80s high school birthday flashback, Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Anthony Michael Hall; $3 to $5, includes a cartoon, historicartcrafttheatre.org.

Museums

‘A JOY FOREVER: MARIE WEBSTER QUILTS,’ through Jan. 8, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, exhibition features 25 appliqued quilts by Marie Webster, an Indiana native who rose to national fame in the early 20th century. Webster was discovered in 1911 when Ladies’ Home Journal included four of her quilts in full color for the first time. The exposure propelled the amateur quilt maker from Marion into the national spotlight. Also on display in the exhibition are some of Webster’s patterns, original pages from Ladies’ Home Journal and a digital version of Webster’s scrapbook, which invites guests to browse through Webster’s fan letters, news clippings and other memorabilia. Webster had a major impact on the quilt revival of the early 1900s. Her home in Marion is a National Historic Landmark and home of The Quilters Hall of Fame. Complete information: imamuseum.org.

‘JACCO OLIVER: LIQUID PAINTING, LIQUID TIME,’ through Feb. 12, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, exhibits feature colorful paintings transformed into video animations, artist creates enthralling pieces that merge traditional painting techniques with photography and video animation. The pieces present a variety of subjects, from intimate scenes of daily life to captivating landscapes and abstract visions.; admission is included with general admission and free for IMA members; imamuseum.org.

‘A GENTLEMAN COLLECTOR FROM INDIANA: PORTRAITS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BOOTH TARKINGTON, through Feb. 26, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, admission included in general admission and free for IMA members; 2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Hoosier native and dedicated art collector, Booth Tarkington. This exhibition of portraits highlights Tarkington’s interest in the human face, a subject he wrote about extensively. The show will also feature the writer’s commentary on his collection as found in his correspondence with artists, dealers and art historians.

THE POWER OF CHILDREN: MAKING A DIFFERENCE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, exhibit about children who’ve made a difference in the world, exhibit includes Anne Frank and Ryan White, admission: youth, $13.50; adults, $18.50; seniors, $17.50, childrensmuseum.org.

GUIDED DOCENT TOURS, booked during museum hours, Monday through Sunday, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St., Indianapolis included with museum admission, 10 or more visitors needed to participate, in-depth experience of selected museum exhibitions and themes, conducted by registration only and must be booked at least two weeks in advance, tour lengths are 30 minutes to one hour depending on group preference, call 317-234-1728 for details.

INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART PERMANENT EXHIBIT TOURS, 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, ASL interpreted tours occur each month at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday and at 2:30 p.m. the third Sunday “Ask Me!” Roaming docents are available in the galleries from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays to answer questions and share information. Tours meet at the top of the escalator, on Floor 2. Assistive listening devices are available by request. For a schedule of upcoming public tour topics, visit the website, free, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis; imamuseum.org/programs/tours.

MEDITATION HIKES, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, free, Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000, Michigan Road, Indianapolis, meet at the Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion, hikes facilitated by Global Peace Initiatives, hikes occur on museum grounds regardless of weather, globalpeaceinitiatives.net.

ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Star Studio Classroom, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, free drop-in visitor art making available; work with a teaching artist and make your own piece of art inspired by the exhibitions and ideas on display at the museum, projects designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and levels of experience.

Music

FRANKLIN COLLEGE INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS, 7 p.m. May 9, Custer Theatre in Old Main, showcase of Franklin College students who participate in the FC String Ensemble and the FC Wind Ensemble.

FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHORAL CONCERTS, 7 p.m. May 5 and 2 p.m. May 6, Custer Theatre in Old Main. The choral concerts will feature all three college choirs: The FC Singers, the Women’s Chorus and the Men’s Chorus.

FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHAMBER CONCERTS, 7 p.m. April 11, Custer Theatre in Old Main, concerts will showcase Franklin College students enrolled in voice or music classes. They will perform an array of music from Broadway and contemporary favorites, to classical and romantic art songs.

CHORDLIGHTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, men who like to sing and who are interested in the group should come to a rehearsal, call 317-882-5187 or visit chord lighters.org/ for more information.

Seniors

FITNESS CLASSES, Jan. 9 to Feb. 17, Carole’s Fitness, 5661 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, fitness classes for people over age 50, beginner and intermediate, $40 for six classes, advanced classes, $45 for six classes. Registration deadline, Jan. 4. For information, call 317-788-8377 or email [email protected].

NATIONAL SOUP DAY, noon, Jan. 11, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free soup and dessert lunch at noon. For members only. Cathy Bailey, 317-736-3696.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: ‘STAY AWAY JOE,’ 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free snacks and show, in honor of Elvis’ January birthday, “Stay Away, Joe,” a 1968 Western-comedy film set in modern times and starring Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith and Joan Blondell. For members only. Cathy Bailey, 317-736-3696

MY PLATE, every second Monday, Matthew Hunt from the Purdue Extension, will be presenting the Small Steps curriculum. A recipe or snack is prepared for each lesson and those present will be offered the opportunity to sample it. Each participant will receive an incentive gift from Purdue Extension following the presentation. For members only. Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., Bev Bonsett, 317-736-3696.

Social and support groups and clubs

AMERICARE HOSPICE WINTER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 27, Franklin First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison St., Franklin. Our Winter group will be an afternoon group to get everyone home before dark. Please call Americare at 317-736-0055 to reserve your spot. The group is free, but organizers need to know how many are coming. Ask for Joanna Morse, bereavement coordinator.

AMERICAN LEGION TRIVIA, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, American Legion Greenwood Post 252, 334 South U.S. 31, Greenwood, 317-881-1752.

DIGITAL DJ, 7 p.m. Fridays, American Legion Greenwood Post 252, 334 South U.S. 31, Greenwood, 317-881-1752.

DOLLAR BEER FRIDAYS, noon to close Fridays, American Legion Greenwood Post 252, 334 South U.S. 31, Greenwood, 317-881-1752.

Sports

FREE ADMISSION: HOME FRANKLIN COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES, men’s games: 3 p.m. Dec. 31, Thomas More; women’s games: Franklin College, 101 Branigin Blvd.; franklincollege.edu.

BAXTER YMCA REGISTERING FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES, season runs Jan. 14–March 11. Practices take place one evening each week and games take place on Saturdays. Prices vary because the Y offers a sliding fee scale based on household income. In YMCA Youth Sports, there are no tryouts and no one gets cut from the teams. Everyone who registers is assigned to a team and all players have the opportunity for equal playing time in games, all players participate throughout practices and games. For additional information contact Ashley Chitwood, Youth & Adult Sports Director, at [email protected]. Register online at indymca.org/baxter.

Teens

THE COURT, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; $5 cover charge on weekends, 7 Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar, safe, clean environment for teens offering Wi-Fi, jukebox, concessions, a dance floor, arcades and a DJ on the weekends, 765-341-0568.

CENTRAL INDIANA YOUTH CHORUS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, East 10th Street United Methodist Church, 2327 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, free, ages 10 to 18, learn to sing four-part a cappella harmony, performance opportunities, ongoing registration, Janet Foster, 317-407-4564, [email protected], ciybc.org.

DANCING WITH A PURPOSE, 3 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Freedom Center, 6240 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, free, teens meet in the cafeteria for pizza, drinks, ministry to provide a fun and safe environment, talk, dance, pray, small groups, listen to inspirational speakers and leaders, dwap2010@ gmail.com.

Wine and food

ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m., last Saturday of each month, Greenwood Masonic Lodge 514, 592 N. Meridian St., $7, 317-437-5428.

FISH DINNER, 6 to 8:30 p.m. second Friday of the month, Greenwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864, 333 S. Washington St., fish, choice of two sides — baked beans, coleslaw or french fries, $10, karaoke and a 50/50 raffle, public is invited to attend and enjoy the evening, 317-888-2488.

GREENWOOD VFW STEAK DINNER, 6 p.m. fourth Friday of every month, Post 5864 333 S. Washington St., Greenwood, strip steak, baked potato, salad with your choice of dressing, roll and butter, $11, karaoke and a 50/50 raffle, open to the public, 317-888-2488.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Whiteland Masonic Lodge, 39 S. Front St., $6, all-you-can-eat which includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits with gravy, and pancakes plus juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone welcome to come and meet your friends and enjoy good food.

COMMUNITY MEALS, 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Road; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Morton St., Franklin; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tabernacle Christian Church, 198 N. Water St., Franklin, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Center Grove Church, 2340 S. State Road 135, Greenwood; 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays, Stones Crossing Church, 7000 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mount Auburn United Methodist Church, 3100 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 445 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis; 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, Honey Creek United Methodist Church, 2722 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood, 6 to 8 p.m. every third Monday, Greenwood First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St.; 5 to 6:30 p.m., some Mondays, Hopewell Presbyterian, 677 W. State Road 144, Franklin; for more information about participating, contact Cathy Ann Armour at [email protected]. or call her at 716-3900 or contact one of the organizations serving the meals, to see the monthly menu calendar, visit underthesonfaithcommunity.org or pick up a copy at any of the locations serving the meals.

SHEPHERD’S TABLE FREE LUNCH, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 524 N. Madison Ave., free, 881-1653

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. third Saturday of every month, First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St., free, firstbaptistgreenwood.org