FEATURED EVENT
FREE NATURE HIKE this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Driftwood Public Fishing Area, located at 8825 S. U.S. 31, Edinburgh.
Ivy Tech Columbus faculty member Dr. Tom Sobat will lead the hike, focusing on winter’s wonder while exploring the trails along the Driftwood River.
The hike is open to the public and all are welcome. Hikers will meet at the first paved parking area of the fishing area. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for cold weather.
The college will have some binoculars available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. For more information, contact Dr. Tom Sobat at [email protected].
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE featured artists in February will be the students of Beverly S. Mathis’ watercolor classes. The subject for the paintings was a “White Rose” and will be on display until Feb. 29; many will be for sale. Come meet the artists at the SALI Open House, Feb. 4 from 2 to 4 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 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
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
GREENWOOD FIRE FOUNDATION PURSE BINGO, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m., Greenwood Moose Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table for six. Cash or check only.
VALENTINES WORKSHOP, Feb. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin. People of all ages are invited to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day card while learning about the history of Valentine’s Day. See beautiful historic valentines for inspiration and then create a holiday masterpiece to give to family or friends. The Valentines Workshop is free of charge and all materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org or call 317-346-4500.
SPAGHETTI DINNER at the VFW Auxiliary, Feb. 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood. Meal consists of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic rolls, dessert and tea or water. Bar will be open for cocktails, beer and wine. Tickets are $12; walk-ins are welcome. Contact Trudy Umphrey at 317-702-3290 for tickets or information.
FIRST ANNUAL JOHNSON COUNTY GALENTINE’S EVENT, Feb. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., Stage 1 Dance Academy, 740 Fry Road, Greenwood. Ladies, join us for the ABCs of Galentine’s — activity, breakfast, coffee and canvas! Look forward to breakfast, networking, crafting and personal development. Tickets are free; limited seating. Donations are accepted to offset the cost of the event. Profits will be used to benefit Dance Every Journey, a dance program at assisted living centers. Register at https://danceeveryjourney.networkforgood.com/events/66489-abc-s-of-galentine-s.
CASINO NIGHT, ALL IN FOR FOSTER YOUTH, Feb. 17 from 6 to 11 p.m. at The Sycamore at Mallow Run, 7070 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. Hosted by Resources of Hope. Come for a night of fun and the opportunity to learn about Resources of Hope and how their programs are impacting the community’s foster children. $75 per ticket or $500 for table of eight. For tickets or more information visit www.resourcesofhope.org/casinonight.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY is hosting legislative updates, Feb. 15 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. It’s your opportunity to ask your legislators questions about 2024 legislation and voice your concerns. Held on Zoom. LWVJC is an educational civic organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. For additional information and the Zoom link, visit lwvjcin.org. All representatives and senators who represent Johnson, Brown and Monroe counties were invited to attend.
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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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, Feb. 1 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Columbus First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive. Following a short business meeting, there will be time to sew quilts for charity/service organizations. Members are asked to bring their sewing machines and supplies. Patterns and fabrics can be supplied if needed. Members are reminded to be on the lookout for the February newsletter for the February block of the month.
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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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GARDENING/NATURE
CULTIVATION GARDEN CLUB will be hosting Growing Gladiolus and How to Store for the Winter on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. with Ashley McDaniel-Hoeing, former president of Indiana Gladiolus Society. The event will be held at St. John’s Church, U.S. 31 and Southport Road. For more information, call Linda Stemnock at 317-889-2540.
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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DEMO DAY: BASKET WEAVING WITH JANET BUCKLEY, Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. Stop by The Studio the first Saturday of the month to watch a demo from a local artist! This month Janet Buckley will be offering demonstrations and answering questions about basket weaving.
ADULT GAME NIGHT, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Are you in need of a fun (and free) night out? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a fun, relaxing night of game play. Test your wits with our escape room, and see if you can get out in time. Go big with some of our giant games including giant Jenga and Connect 4. Come check out our tabletop games, and maybe learn a new game or two; librarians are on hand to walk you through some games such as King of Tokyo, Ticket to Ride, Sheriff of Nottingham and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided as well. Ages 18+.
BOOK TALK +, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This is more than just book club! Yes, we will talk about our favorite books, but we will also include food, activities, and virtual author talks. Every other month we will explore a different topic or genre. We’ll give you a list of suggested titles and you pick the one (or more) you want to read. This month we will be talking Fantasy and watching clips of an interview with Cassandra Clare. Be sure to register to get a list of suggested titles.
KIDS AFTER HOURS WITH TOY STORY INTERACTIVE MOVIE, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Kids and families, join us for After Hours at the library! We’re showing one of our favorites, “Toy Story,” with a twist. It’s an interactive movie! Be sure and register to get a bag of goodies and a script to play along! Popcorn provided.
HOW TO START A PODCAST, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. and Feb. 22 at 6:15 p.m. Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast but don’t know where to start? It’s not as difficult as you might think, or as expensive! Registration is required and space is limited. The class will also include a tour of the library’s newly renovated recording studio with explanations on how to use all of the equipment available to you in The Studio Makerspace!
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MUSIC
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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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].
FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., entrance 1, starting on March 21. The meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cardiac Testing Conference Room. The Lung Support Group provides support for people living with lung disease. Meetings include a guest speaker and focus on education and treatment information. RSVP for the meeting and transportation a week prior to the event. For more information, call 317-528-8901 or email [email protected].
ATLAS (Assisting through loss after suicide) Suicide Bereaved Support Group 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.
