FEATURED EVENTS
COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT, Oct. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m., 1001 N. State Road 135, Greenwood. Trick or treat over 30 trunks created by local businesses plus an additional 10 shops in the shopping center! Bring your family to enjoy freebies, games, crafts, candy, raffles and fun! The first 120 kids who arrive and have also RSVP’d get a free reusable trick or treat bag! RSVP at bellarosedesign.com/event-details/trunk-or-treat-2023.
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HOLY COW — IT’S SPAGHETTI!, Oct. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 North Madison Ave. This spaghetti dinner and silent auction includes spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, salad, dessert buffet and beverages. Cost $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under. To purchase tickets, call 317-881-1653 between 9 a.m. and noon Mondays-Fridays. All profits will go to benefit Greenwood’s elementary schools.
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE presents a one-artist show by local artist Brenda Hull from now through Oct. 28. Brenda will be exhibiting a collection of her stained glass creations, including window art, ornaments and jewelry. 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 now until 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.
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CHURCH EVENTS
ST. GEORGE LUTHERAN CHURCH, invites you to Celebrate Rejoice and Worship 185 years of Ministry in Reformation, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m., as we welcome Dr. Marko Petricic in a reformation concert. Also on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. come and join us in a Celebration Service with Hopewell Choir and a luncheon after service. Located at 10931 S. County Road 600 W., Edinburgh.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Nov. 4 from 7 to 11 a.m., Mount Carmel Christian Church, 2013 W. County Road 750 S., Trafalgar. Menu includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash brown potatoes, pastries and drinks. Free will offerings are accepted. Dine in or carry out; all are welcome.
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY, Nov. 4 from 4 to 7 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin. Dine in and take out available. Adults $14, kids 10 and under $7.
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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CLUBS & HOBBIES
FRA BRANCH 130 is still looking for a few good men and women to join the fun! Monthly meetings are held 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.
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 CLASSES
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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COMMUNITY EVENTS
FREE SENIOR MOVIE AND RESOURCE FAIR, Oct. 30. Indiana Senior Medicare Patrol, SHIP and Thrive Alliance are hosting a Senior Movie and Resource Fair at YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. The movie is Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Rear Window.” Doors open at 9:45 a.m., movie begins at 10:45 a.m. Exhibitors will provide door prizes. The first 100 people who register on Eventbrite will receive a free hot dog, chips and soft drink. Seniors may reserve their seat at https://bit.ly/3ENLplg. For questions, contact [email protected] or 317-409-0908.
HOLIDAY ART ADVENTURE, Nov. 1 through Nov. 21. Join us as you travel to five shops in the Greenwood area and create a craft at each shop! By the end, you’ll have five beautiful pieces to display your own unique tier tray. Five lucky participants will also win a gift basket worth over $100! Tickets cost $25 and each shop only has 20 available, so stop by today to get yours. Participating shops include: Bella Rose Design, Crafts and Creations, ProArt Gallery, Wild Sapphire and Teal Canary.
11TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, Nov. 3-5, hours vary by business. This weekend-long shopping and dining stroll highlights more than 40 participating restaurants and shops in Franklin’s quaint, historic downtown, where you can either leisurely browse our offerings to create your wish list or pull out the stops and shop ‘til you drop — all while earning a chance to win some pretty fabulous prizes! Eleven lucky people will win their share of $1,250 in prizes!
60th ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., presented by Delta Theta Tau Lambda Eta Chapter. Held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Admission is $5; all ticket proceeds go to charity. Homemade food available. Tickets available at the door. For more information, call 317-694-8052.
PODCASTING CONFERENCE, featuring Podcast Hall of Famer Dave Jackson, Nov. 4 at HeavenEarth Church in Whiteland, 309 E. Main St. Podcasting is red hot and Indianapolis now has a conference for independent podcasters designed to help them have impact, influence and income through their own independent podcast. Tickets are $27 in advance, with prices increasing on the day of the show. Group and student rates are available; visit PodIndy.com for more information.
COOKIE WALK, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Greenwood United Methodist Women in Faith are seeking nonprofit vendors for the annual Cookie Walk to be held at the church. The group is accepting applications for nonprofit organizations to have an opportunity to fundraise and educate the community about their missions. Go to greenwoodumc.org (Women’s Ministry) for a vendor form and more information.
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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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LIBRARY COMMUNITY EVENTS
CARNI-FALL AT INDEPENDENCE PARK STORYWALK, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m., 2100 S. Morgantown Rd. Greenwood. Dress up in costume for fun and games at the Independence Park StoryWalk. Trick or treat around the StoryWalk and play carnival games in the shelter. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8669772.
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EVENTS AT CLARK PLEASANT LIBRARY: 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland
WRITING 101: HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH A BOOK, Oct. 29 at 1:30 p.m. Learn tips and tricks about how to self-publish your book from local author Linda Minton. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8636682.
TRICK-OR-TREAT STORYTIME, Oct., 31 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this special Halloween storytime. We’ll start with stories and songs and then collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8631069.
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EVENTS AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY: 401 State St.
1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION BRACELET PARTY, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 1989 album with other Swifties. Listen to your favorite songs and make the friendship bracelets! For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9039394.
TRUE CRIME BOOK DISCUSSION, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Calling all armchair detectives! For fans of true crime and mystery books. This month’s title is “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann.
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EVENTS AT TRAFALGAR LIBRARY: 424 S. Tower St.
SCARY PRAIRIE, Oct. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. Join us for some spooky (and not-so-spooky) Halloween fun for all ages! This year we are excited to bring you a fall festival atmosphere with trick-or-treating for the littles and a chilling haunted house full of your favorite Stephen King characters. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8660187.
MONSTER MASH! Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Come in costume to play games, read some spooky stories, and have a scary good time! For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8642756.
TRICK-OR-TREAT STORYTIME, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this special Halloween storytime. We’ll start with stories and songs and then collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8638401.
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EVENTS AT WHITE RIVER LIBRARY: 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood
TRICK-OR-TREAT STORYTIME, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this special Halloween storytime. We’ll start with stories and songs and then collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8569383.
1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION BRACELET PARTY, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 1989 album with other Swifties. Listen to your favorite songs and make the friendship bracelets! For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9116464.
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MUSIC
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL presents “Legally Blonde The Musical!” Oct. 26 and Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.; Oct. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie. “Legally Blonde The Musical” follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances — this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Purchase tickets at https://fchschoirs.com/musical.
ORGANISTS TO PERFORM AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EVENTS, 100 E. Madison St., Franklin. Oct. 29 at noon — Belgian performing organist Luc Ponet is an organ music academic and world performer who focuses on the works of J.S. Bach and his baroque contemporaries. The performance will take place in the church on the historic Steere pipe organ. Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. — A viewing of the silent 1925 film, “Phantom of the Opera,” accompanied by live music performed by guest organist Wolff von Roos and music director Colin Andrews. Feel free to dress in Halloween garb. You might even get some candy! Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. — Annual All Saints Service, which will feature “Te Deum” (Holy God, We Praise You) by Flor Peeters, presented by the chancel choir. Events are free and open to the public.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE FALL MUSIC CONCERTS. The vocal chamber recital is on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. and the instrumental chamber recital is on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. both concerts will be held in the Clarence E. And Inez R. Custer Theatre. Performances are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Franklin College Office of Communications at 317-738-8185.
KIWANIS BENEFIT CONCERT FEATURING 45 RPM, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m., at the Historic Artcraft Theater in Franklin. The concert features 45 RPM, an energetic rock and roll band that has built a large following by reproducing the songs of the early ‘60s British Invasion and America’s response. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any member of the Kiwanis clubs or online at https://myevent.com/45RPM. Proceeds go to the Riley Hospital for Children, scholarships and other youth programs supported by the Franklin and Greenwood Kiwanis clubs.
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SUPPORT
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS. Union Christian Church is hosting two one-night GriefShare sessions on surviving the holidays. The first will be on Nov. 14 and the second on Dec. 12, both at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions will be the same and participants are welcome to attend both. To sign up for either or both sessions, visit https://www.griefshare.org/findagroup and enter 46131 for the zip code.
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
AARP FOUNDATION is seeking local volunteers to help taxpayers with tax preparation and assistance in filing tax returns. Volunteers do not need to be AARP members but should be computer literate and have some familiarity with federal and state income taxes. Free tax training followed by IRS certification will begin Jan. 8-12 at Clark-Pleasant Library. For more information, contact Steve Snyder, 317-272-0626 [email protected], or apply at aarpfoundation.org/taxaide.
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. 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.
