FEATURED EVENT
FRANKLIN SYMPHONIC COUNCIL is holding its bi-annual band instrument drive.
All types of band instruments are needed.
If you have a used instrument and wish to donate it, a council member will pick it up, have it checked, refurbished or repaired as needed and pay for all necessary work.
The instruments are then donated to Johnson County schools.
To donate an instrument, call Jane Stafford at 317-738-5994.
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE presents a one-artist show by Indianapolis artist Jo Atkinson Belmont in January. Our guest artist will be exhibiting a collection of her transparent watercolor paintings and several ceramic pieces. Artwork will be displayed now to Jan. 27. 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 WINTER EXHIBIT, now through March 30. Member artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme “Faces and Figures.” You have to come see it, because the subjects are not all humans as you might expect. A wide variety of styles, subjects, media and prices will be available.
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CHURCH EVENTS
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF FRANKLIN is hosting an organist concert Jan. 21 at 12:15 p.m. Organist Colin Andrews will perform “La Nativite’ du Seigneur” (Nativity of the Savior). The piece will be performed on the church’s pipe organ. The concert is supported by a grant from the Branigin Foundation and is free to the public. The church is located at 100 E. Madison St. in Franklin.
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second Monday at Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin. The topic for the next conversation will be on race; one option is “Being White in the Racial Justice Movement.” 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.
JOHNSON COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets at 1 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at the Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. 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 Wednesday 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.
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 swim lessons for children and adults. For information on private or group lessons, visit www.frstswimming.com.
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
WELLNESS AND ECO-JUSTICE EXPO, Jan. 20, 8300 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. The Conscious Caring Community and Friedens United Church of Christ invite all ages to a Wellness and Eco-Justice Expo on Saturday afternoon. Join us for a ticketed lunch, free water program with the Hoosier Environmental Council and free activities related to environmental justice, mental health and wellness. For questions, RSVPs, or more information, contact Sarah Haas at 317-709-5857 or [email protected]. All are welcome.
INDY SOUTH TRAIN SHOW sponsored by Pacific and Eastern Model Railroad Club, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St. in Franklin. Admission is $5 for adults; under 14 free with adult. Free parking is available. All gauges. For tables, contact Jim Herkless at 317-690-4780.
FRANKLIN MASONIC LODGE is hosting a blood donation event on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 801 S. Main St. The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and flu season on the blood supply. The Red Cross is also offering donors who come to give now through Jan. 31 a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK, Feb. 24 at the Center Grove Church, 2340 S. State Road 135, Greenwood. The Refuge is encouraging Johnson and Marion County residents to bundle up and raise cold, hard cash for The Coldest Night of the Year Walk, a family-friendly winter fundraising walk for Johnson and Marion County homeless, hungry and hurting. Participants will walk a 2K or 5K route, can warm up with toasty drinks at rest stops along the way and will be able to celebrate their efforts together at the finish line. For registration or more information, visit www.cnoy.com or contact Kerry Carmichael at [email protected] or 317-889-7338.
EDINBURGH PIXY THEATRE: Upcoming Events: Check out www.facebook.com/PixyTheatre for event information and event descriptions or call 812-526-6513.
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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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FUNDRAISERS
25TH ANNUAL CARRIE CLAYBURN MEMORIAL DINNER, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. An evening out consisting of a pork chop dinner and high school basketball will help benefit a scholarship fund. Held at Indian Creek High School, 803 W. Indian Creek Drive, Trafalgar. Dinner will be served until halftime of the basketball game between Indian Creek and Northview. Pork chops are being provided by the Indian Creek FFA. A free will offering will go to a scholarship in Clayburn’s name. Clayburn was active in 4-H and was a member of a soil judging team at Indian Creek High School. She died on Sept. 7, 1998 of acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis. She was studying horticulture at IUPUI at the time of her death.
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GARDENING/NATURE
GOING NATIVE, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m., Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Blair Beavers of the Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District will show how to grow native plants from seed. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-517-0566.
MY FAVORITE TOOLS, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m., Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Steve Cline, retired Purdue Extension educator, will talk about his favorite tools for home gardeners. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-517-0566.
BEAUTY AND THE BEASTIES, March 28 at 6 p.m., Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Naturalist Sarah Gray will talk about how to develop a home garden that uses native plants and is good for the animals that like to live there. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-517-0566.
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LIBRARY COMMUNITY EVENTS
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EVENTS AT CLARK PLEASANT LIBRARY: 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland
FAMILY STORYTIME, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9178521.
THE ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, Jan. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Flat Stanley has been on many adventures, but think of all of the places he can go with you! Hear his story, see some of his adventures and make your own Flat Stanley. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9058377.
COUPONING 101, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. Learn how to maximize your money by couponing! Utilize reward programs & discover what apps to download for the best savings. Discover the best places to find coupons, how to score free items and more. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8928732.
BARBIE PARTY, Jan. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate all things Barbie with crafts, music and of course Barbie! Dress up, bring your best doll friend, and be ready to have a fun time! For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9075406.
NALOXONE COMMUNITY TRAINING, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Layperson Naloxone training teaches you to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the reversal drug Naloxone to save a life. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9192666.
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EVENTS AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY: 401 State St.
CANDY SUSHI, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Make tasty candy sushi. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8953174.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE: HUNGARY AND MOLDOVA, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. Meet an international exchange student in person to discover a new culture. Learn about their traditions, food, clothing and more. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9058873.
TINY TOTS STORYTIME, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9102757.
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EVENTS AT GREENWOOD LIBRARY: 310 S. Meridian St.
FENCING FOR FUN AND FITNESS, Jan. 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. Sharpen your fitness routine with fencing! Coach Cardenas from Salle des Lutins Fencing Club will give an overview of the sport of fencing and demonstrate how anyone can incorporate the basic moves of fencing into their workout and have a little fun at the same time. Ages 15 and older.
TEENHQ – JACKBOX GAMES, Jan. 23 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of Jackbox games! Compete against new friends and old for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Game Stop!
WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE, Jan. 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. In this jam-packed, dynamic seminar, Master Myers will present the psychology, physiology and prevention of assault. Attendees will learn how their body works against them, how to counteract it and how to escape common grabs. Bonus for science lovers — plenty of anatomy and physics will be included! This event is for ages 16 and up.
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EVENTS AT TRAFALGAR LIBRARY: 424 S. Tower St.
SALTY SNOWFLAKES, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. If you have cabin fever, come play scientist with us as we grow snowflakes from salt, make our own snow and more. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9124569.
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EVENTS AT WHITE RIVER LIBRARY: 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/7384584.
PRESCHOOL YOGA STORYTIME, Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Build little muscles and minds! We’ll combine simple yoga poses and gentle stretching with stories and rhymes. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9075120.
CRAFTY KIDS, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. Kid artists come and create with us. There are new materials and projects monthly. Dress for a mess. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8913901.
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER, Jan. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Ever wondered what goes on in the library at night? Your stuffed animal can find out when they stay over at the library. Join us for storytime and leave your stuffed friend. Pick them up the next day. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9079670.
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SUPPORT
FRANCISCAN HEALTH HOSTING SUPPORT GROUPS. The Franciscan Health Bereavement Support Team will be hosting Caterpillar Kids, a grief support group, over a four-week span at Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31 S., Indianapolis. The classes will meet: Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Caterpillar Kids and Teen Grief Support are free support groups that offer learning opportunities for children ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sessions for children will include crafts, games, music, snacks and therapy dogs. Teens will have their own curriculum and meet separately. An adult support group is optional and offered at the same time for adults who have kids or teens in these groups. All support groups are free. Advance registration is required by contacting the Support Team at 317-528-2636 or [email protected].
ATLAS (Assisting through loss after suicide) Suicide Bereaved Support Group, coming Jan. 2024 for those who have lost someone to suicide. Facilitated by suicide loss survivors and individuals familiar with suicide loss. Teens (13-17) meet second Tuesday of the month and adults (18+) second Wednesday of the month. For more information, visit https://upstreamprevention.org/community-coalitions/suicidepreventioncoalition/atlas or call 317-824-9617; leave a message with your number and we will call you back.
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.
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.
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.
