FEATURED EVENT
Come and enjoy the Nineveh Fish Fry this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at 7221 S. Nineveh Road, Nineveh.
Serving up fish, tenderloins, shrimp, hot dogs, chicken fingers, onion rings, french fries, hushpuppies, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert and drinks.
Prices are a la carte.
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE presents a one-artist show by local artist Brenda Hull from Oct. 4-28. Brenda will be exhibiting a collection of her stained glass creations, including window art, ornaments and jewelry. Come meet the artist at the SALI Open House, Oct. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the gallery at 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday through Tuesday.
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE members present Fall Exhibit 2023, on display from Oct. 2 to Dec. 30. Our member artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme “Black and White.” Come and enjoy the artwork during regular hours, and come meet the artists at the SALI Open House, Oct. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
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CHURCH EVENTS
PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH ANNUAL CRAFT AND BAKE SALE, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Seeking vendors; spaces are $26 or $47 for double. To register or for more information, visit www.pccbargersville.org/craftfair or call 317-422-9331.
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin. Small groups meet monthly to discuss timely topics, with a different topic each month. All are welcome. Enter on the west side of the building. Visit livingroomconversations.org for more information.
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CLASS REUNIONS
PMHS CLASS OF 1983 will be holding its 40-year reunion on Oct. 7 at the Harry Cooler Conference Center in Greenwood. Contact Joan Candler Himebrook at 317-450-2711 for registration information.
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CLUBS & HOBBIES
FRA BRANCH 130 holds its monthly meeting on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Greenwood VFW, 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood. The U.S.S. Indianapolis Memorial Branch holds its breakfast meeting the second Tuesday of each month at Denny’s South Park at Main St. and I-65 in Greenwood at 9 a.m. We would be glad for you to join us and we will buy your breakfast on your first visit. For more information, visit www.fra130indy.org.
EVENING STAR QUILT GUILD meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey Street, Columbus. Members aim to develop an appreciation for the art of quilting. For more information, contact Kathy AmRhein at [email protected].
JOHNSON COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets at 5:30 p.m. third Tuesday of each month at the Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower Drive.Come and enjoy monthly stamp exchanges/offers. U.S. and worldwide collectors of all ages are invited. For more information: [email protected] or 317-989-6799.
LEARN THE ART OF WOODCARVING, every Thursday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Parks and Recreation building. Everyone of all ages welcome. Instructors available. No carving tools needed. Contact Steve McClain at 317-696-5713 for inquiries.
COLUMBUS STAR QUILT GUILD meets the first Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Following a short business meeting, members display their finished creations. Either a lesson/work session or program will follow. Yearly membership is $15. New and experienced quilters are always welcome. For more information, contact guild president Susannah Lipinski at [email protected].
FIVE POINTS CONSERVATION CLUB TRAP SHOOTING, 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at 4444 Five Points Road, Indianapolis. Open to the public.
NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB meets the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. at Purdue Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin for socializing, demonstrations and displays of finished projects. The business meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m. Yearly membership is $20. New and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information, contact club president Vicki Craig at [email protected].
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SWIM TEAM is offering lessons for children and adults. For information on private or group swim lessons, visit www.frstswimming.com. Use discount code 15Fall23 for 15% off of your first lesson.
THE GREENWOOD GATORS swim club is offering swim lessons. For more information, visit greenwoodgators.net.
INDIAN CREEK SWIM CLUB is offering swim lessons at the high school through Nov. 2. Those interested can get further information by going to www.indiancreekswimclub.com, calling 317-878-2128 or emailing [email protected].
NINEVEH SENIOR CENTER now open with limited activities. Coffee provided for events. Membership is $25 per year. Weekly activities: Euchre on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and bid euchre on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Chair exercise classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
POWER OF THE PURSE BINGO, Oct. 4 at 6:15 p.m., Greenwood Moose Lodge, 813 W. Smith Valley Road. Designer bags: Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach, Betsey Johnson and more! $40 per person reservation available. Cash bar, snacks, extra bingo cards and 50/50 raffle. For more information, contact Girls Inc. at 317-736-5344 or email [email protected].
ANIMAL BLESSINGS, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon, 102 W. Main St., Greenwood. The Greenwood Presbyterian Church is holding a blessing of the animals. Bring your pet (or picture of your pet) that you want a blessing for.
51st FALL FARE, Oct. 7, hosted by Nashville United Methodist Church at the Village Green in Nashville from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s event features new booths and old favorites, each selling items made and collected by church members. Artist in residence Jeff Hagen will be painting in the Village Green gazebo throughout the day. This is an annual fundraising event for the church’s outreach, raising money to provide financial support for local, state and international mission efforts.
TOP FLOOR WOMEN, Indy’s Premier Southside Networking Events invites all women looking for personal and professional development to join us the first Wednesday of each month from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at JPtheGeek offices, 156 S. Park Blvd., Greenwood. For more information, to register for the event, register as a speaker for an upcoming month or even become a coffee sponsor, go to www.topfloorwomen.org.
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DANCE EVENTS
INDY/GREENWOOD SENIOR DANCERS at MJ Ballroom, 88 U.S. 31 S. First class free. No partner needed. Ballroom social group class on Mondays at 9:30 a.m; line dancing group class, Mondays at 10:30 a.m.; ballroom social dance party mixer, Wednesdays 1 to 3:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks available.
INTERNATIONAL DANCE, first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11 a.m. Each dance is taught. MJ Ballroom, 88 U.S. 31, S. Cost is $3.
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE, every first Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Garfield Park Arts Center. Each dance is taught. All ages welcome. Cost is $1.
LINE DANCE at Beech Grove Senior Center, 602 Main St. Every Thursday, 10 to 11 a.m. Line Dance for 55 and over. Newcomers welcome. Each dance is taught if needed. Free.
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FARMERS MARKETS
EDINBURGH – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., parking lot at 201 W. Main Cross St., unitl Sept. 28
TRAFALGAR – Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., 108 N. State Road 135, until Sept. 29
GREENWOOD – Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, Greenwood United Methodist Church parking lot, 525 N. Madison Ave., until Sept. 30
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GARDENING/NATURE
THE CULTIVATION GARDEN CLUB, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, U.S. 31 and Southport Road.Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Natives and others with Chris Wilhoite, Soules Garden. For more information, call Linda Stemnock at 317-889-2540.
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MUSIC
CONCERT SERIES at the Franklin Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park. Sept. 29 – No Fences; Sept. 30 – Mellencougar. Visit franklinparks.org for more information.
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SUPPORT
HEALING HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP for those who have lost a child meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of the month (except Sept. Balloon Release) and Dec. (Memorial Service) at Tabernacle Christian Church, 198 N. Water St., Franklin. Contact Karen Hardin 317-850-7460 for more information.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, led by the Main Street Hospice staff, is a place for all those who have experienced the loss of someone they love. Public is welcome to come and listen or share their grief stories. Sessions are the first Tuesday of each month, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Street Hospice office, 10 Highland Ave., Franklin. For information call 317-736-0055.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets weekly in Franklin: Open Meetings: Mon. 7 p.m., According to Bill Group, 100 E. Madison St.; Tues. 7 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 p.m., Franklin Serenity Group, 550 E. Jefferson St., 2nd floor; Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Sobriety Now Group, 1300 E. Adams St.; Fri. 7 p.m., Tara Treatment Center, 6231 U.S. 31. Closed Meetings: Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Mon. 7 p.m., 550 E. Jefferson St.; Wed. 8 p.m., 100 E. Madison St.; Thurs. 7 p.m. (men only) 550 E. Jefferson St.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP, for adults who have lost a loved one, Main Street Hospice, 10 N. Highland Ave., Franklin. Call 317-736-0055 for upcoming times and dates.
VETERAN SUPPORT MINISTRY meets weekly on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. at 673 Jack Pine Drive in Whiteland. Veteran support ministry provides peer to peer counseling and biblical healing to veterans recovering from the residuals of military service.
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS, 2nd Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. located at West Perry Library; 4th Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Southport United Methodist Church. For more information and to register, call 800-272-3900.
LITTLE FREE PANTRY and LITTLE FREE LIBRARY. Take what you need, give what you can. This walk-up pantry and library set out by the sidewalk is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Open to anyone in need. Located at 496 Carol Drive, Greenwood.
PROJECT SAFE PLACE, 24-hour crisis intervention service for youths ages 7 to 17. To receive help, a youth may walk into a nonresidential Safe Place site and ask for assistance or call 317-738-5437.
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VOLUNTEERING
LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS are looking for volunteer drivers who can take local veterans to and from their medical appointments. Johnson County Veterans Transportation Network and Roudebush VA are recruiting. A vehicle and scheduling will be provided and other benefits include a free meal ticket, a free flu vaccination, free physical and more. Those interested should call Johnson County coordinator Jan Pennington at 317-473-5906.
ANEW HOSPICE is looking for volunteers to provide companionship, a listening ear, and non-clinical assistance to patients both in facilities and their homes. Volunteers experience a rewarding connection and provide invaluable comfort and support to patients and their families. To volunteer, call 317-300-2292 or email [email protected].
JOHNSON COUNTY CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) mission is to advocate for and provide every neglected, abused, or exploited child in our county a voice in the court process and to educate our community regarding its responsibility for children under these circumstances. Training classes are forming now! Please contact Tammi Hickman at 317-346-4561 or submit an application at www.casajohnsonco.org.
VASIA JOHNSON COUNTY/SHELBY COUNTY (Volunteer Advocates for Seniors and Incapacitated Adults) is a public guardianship program which depends on volunteers to assist seniors and incapacitated persons. Volunteer up to 8 to 10 hours per month and your make your own schedule! Activities include monthly visits, personal shopping, recreational activities, service monitoring and advocacy. Visit www.indianavasia.org for more information.
MAIN STREET HOSPICE IN FRANKLIN IS CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. To provide companionship to a patient in assisted living, long-term care, or a private home? Can you knit or crochet lap blankets? Would you like to assist with birthdays, events and seasonal projects? For more information, call 317-736-0055 or visit www.mainstreethospicein.com.
