Freetime: Oct. 10

FEATURED EVENT

Union Village Masonic Lodge 545

!! SATURDAY BREAKFAST !!

Oct. 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Come and enjoy eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, pancakes (blueberry), fruit and applesauce, milk, juice and coffee!. $10 per adult, $8 per kid ages 6-12 and kids 5 and under free!

Located at 1003 N. County Road 400 W., Bargersville. Look for their new sign at State Road 135 and County Road 100 N.

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ARTS

SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE presents a one-artist-show by artist Brenda Stichter now until Oct. 31. Our guest artist will be exhibiting a collection of her innovative abstract acrylic paintings, which portray her personal response to beauty, culture and her faith. That is where she finds a steady place of hope from which she can extend an invitation to breathe deeply and pause for wonder and curiosity. Come meet the artist at the SALI Open House, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 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.

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BOOKS/LITERARY EVENTS

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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. 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

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CLASSES/TRAINING/TUTORING

STONES TUTORING – We offer free tutoring for K-12 by current and retired teachers every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tutors can help with homework, projects, presentations and test prep. No appointment is necessary. Tutoring takes place at Stones Crossing Church, 7000 W. Stones Crossing Road, two miles east of Center Grove High School. For more information, email [email protected].

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 Stage1Dance Academy, 740 Fry Road, Ste. D, 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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CLUBS & HOBBIES

FRANKLIN REGIONAL SWIM TEAM is offering swim lessons for children and adults. For information on private or group lessons, or to register for the upcoming competitive season, visit www.frstswimming.com.

INDIAN CREEK SWIM CLUB is offering swimming lessons at the high school. For more information, visit www.indiancreekswimclub.com.

THE GREENWOOD GATORS swim club is offering swim lessons. For more information, visit greenwoodgators.net.

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. Upcoming events: Oct. 7 meeting (First Monday); Oct. 8, breakfast (Second Tuesday).

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.

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].

NINEVEH SENIOR CENTER now open with limited activities. Coffee is 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.

COLUMBUS STAR QUILTERS, 9:30 to 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 3300 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus. Presentations and workshops may run longer. All those interested in quilting are welcome to attend. Nov. 7: Christmas Show & Tell; members are asked to bring Christmas-themed articles they have created. Dec. 5: Christmas Block Exchange, pitch-in lunch.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

JIM JAM AND THE SCRIM SCRAMS are coming to Hard Truth Distillery in Nashville for a memorable event on Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. in the beautiful outdoor amphitheater! They are proud to welcome The McGuires as the opening act. This is an all ages event, so bring the family, view the awesome fall leaves of scenic Brown County and enjoy the classic rock we all grew up to! No cover.

LUNCH AND LEARN, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. with the Johnson County Extension Homemakers at 484 N. Morton St., Franklin. Lessons: Saving money with freezer meals (11 a.m.) and chair exercises for seniors (1 p.m.), with a noon lunch in between. There is no charge to attend, and the lunch is provided by the Johnson County Homemakers. Please send reservations by email to Cathy Cook at the Johnson County Extension office at [email protected]. RSVP by Oct. 11.

JOHNSON COUNTY RECYCLING DISTRICT hosting a Composting Lunch and Learn, Oct. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. with composting expert, Laura Northrup Poland from Strawberry Moon Farm, at 900 Arvin Road, Franklin. Bring your lunch and take a break while learning the various composting techniques you can incorporate into your backyard. Sign-up is required and can be found at jcrd.org/events. For more information, contact Karla Coffey at 317-735-2546 ext. 1.

FISH FRY, Oct. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m., 1842 Veterans Way, Greenwood. Hosted by Greenwood Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864. Includes fish, cole slaw and baked beans. Pre-sale tickets $11, tickets at door $12.

RIGHT TO LIFE JOHNSON AND MORGAN COUNTY BANQUET, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Assembly of God, 6822 U.S. 31 S., Whiteland. Speaker: Melissa Coles. Her documentary, “I lived on Parker Avenue,” inspired the movie “Lifemark” by Kirk Cameron. Melissa speaks on adoption as well as other pro-life issues. Mail in reservations to RTL Johnson & Morgan Co., P.O. Box 1062, Greenwood, IN 46142. For more info, call Kay Cull at 317-560-0678.

INDIANA LIVE STEAMERS, located just south of the Horse Park in Johnson County Park. Train ride dates: Oct. 19. Bring your family, your friends, or anyone who would like the experience of traveling the rails on this miniature transportation network. Trains are in operation on the third Saturday of every month between May and October, weather permitting. Hours are noon until 4 p.m. and cost per person is $4. You can find us at: Indianalivesteamers.org or on Facebook.

SUGAR PLUM CRAFT FAIR, Oct. 26, Lutheran High School, 5555 S. Arlington Ave., Indianapolis. Come and enjoy food, shopping, crafts, bucket games and more! $5 entry.

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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 lesson Wednesdays 12:30 to 1 p.m. followed by social dance mixer 1 to 3 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/BENEFIT

PARTY FOR THE PARKS, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 14 E. Lakeview Drive, Prince’s Lakes. Come and enjoy music, food trucks, beer and wine, games, prizes and more at this fundraising event!

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GARDENING/NATURE

CULTIVATING GARDEN CLUB, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, U.S. 31 and Southport Road. Identifying and controlling harmful insects. Hosted by Michelle Long, professor of entomology. For information, call Linda Stemnock at 317-889-2540.

GLEANING FIELDS AND FEEDING THE HUNGRY, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Free and open to the public. Learn about the Society of St. Andrew and its efforts to turn what would be wasted food into ways to feed America’s hungry residents. Co-sponsored by the library and Trafalgar Country Gardeners. For information, call 317-517-0566.

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HALLOWEEN FUN

BOO AND BASH, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m., Bailey and Wood, 740 Main St., Whiteland. Trunk or treating, bounce house, bingo, games, a halloween movie playing in Nire Event Center and much more! We can’t wait to see you all this year in your best Halloween costumes!

PUMPKIN TRAIL AT THE URBAN FOREST, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Wear your costume and bring a flashlight as you trick or treat along the StoryWalk trail in the Urban Forest in Franklin, located at Dunn St. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/11005477. In case of inclement weather, event will be held at the Franklin library.

TRUNK OR TREAT IN DOWNTOWN BARGERSVILLE, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join us for a fun and not so spooky Trunk or Treat event on Main Street! Decorate your trunk, dress up in your favorite costumes and let’s make this Halloween season unforgettable for the little ones! Register your business now to reserve your spot! https://bit.ly/3Bg4gXu

TRUNK OR TREAT, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Franklin Community High School inside the fieldhouse (Door 17). Bounce houses, safe trick or treating, games, music and more! Kona Ice and Tom’s Coffee are also available on site. Cost is $8 per child (cash or card at the door). This is a fundraiser to support the Franklin Community Choirs.

TRICK OR TREAT AT FRANKLIN COLLEGE, Oct. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Dame Mall, 101 Branigin Blvd. All are welcome to come in costume and collect candy from our student organizations.

TRUNK OR TREAT in Prince’s Lakes, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m., 14 E. Lakeview Drive, Nineveh. Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat for a haunting event you don’t want to miss. If you have any questions, stop by Town Hall, call 317-933-2163 or visit townofprinceslakes.com/trunk-or-treat.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

NEED TO LOSE A FEW POUNDS OR A LOT? Come join us Friday mornings, 9 a.m. at Village Bible Church, 695 Pushville Road, Greenwood. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS, hosted by Johnson County Parks and Recreation, 2949 E. North St., Nineveh. Join park staff for a Wednesday morning stroll around the park. We will meet at the park office at 8:30 a.m. We’ll always walk at least one mile and up to an hour. Come for all or just part of the walk. Open to everyone, but no pets. Come and have a nice chat and get fit. Canceled in the event of inclement weather or holidays.

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JOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY – EVENTS

135 N. Main St., Franklin

VOICES FROM THE PAST STORYTELLER SERIES: Saga of Atterbury Cemeteries. People of all ages are invited to see Karen Shank-Chapman, curator of the museum, on Oct. 12, at 1:30 p.m. She will be giving a lecture on historic cemeteries at Camp Atterbury and what went into moving them when the camp was built. The event is free and open to the public and is co-sponsored by the Johnson County Public Library. For information, call 317-346-4500 or visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org.

EXHIBIT OPENING of “Crafting A Dream: Three Decades of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking,” Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. People of all ages are invited to the opening of the Johnson County Museum of History’s newest featured exhibit. This internationally-known school, located right here in Johnson County, produces beautiful crafts and the expert artists who make them. The opening is free and open to the public, and refreshments and appetizers will be served.

GENEALOGY DAY 2024, Oct. 19. This year’s theme is DNA and Crime Solving! Our featured speakers will include genealogy expert Betty Warren and Bradley D. Marchant, a genealogist who works with the Indiana State Police Crime Lab’s Genealogy Unit. Sign up now with the Johnson County Museum for $20. Lunch included. For information, call 317-346-4500 or visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org.

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LIBRARY EVENTS

CARNI-FALL AT INDEPENDENCE PARK STORYWALK, Oct. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m., Independence Park, 2100 S. Morgantown Road, Greenwood. Dress up in costume for fun and games at JCPL’s Independence Park StoryWalk. Trick or treat around the StoryWalk and play carnival games. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10977273.

TRICK-OR-TREAT AT THE TOT PARK STORYWALK, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Trick or Treat at the Tot Park StoryWalk, 1114 Ashland Ave., New Whiteland. Enjoy games and activities. Weather permitting. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10975173.

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—EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY SERVICE CENTER: 49 E. Monroe St., Franklin —

TAYLOR SWIFT BRACELET PARTY, Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. Get ready for Taylor’s concert by making friendship bracelets, listening to music, and testing your Swiftie knowledge with trivia. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10640006.

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—EVENTS AT CLARK PLEASANT LIBRARY: 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland —

COFFEE AND COLORING, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Join adults for a relaxing start to the week. Coffee, tea and coloring supplies provided. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10745239.

SAFE SITTER, Oct. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A full-day babysitting course on how to be a safe and nurturing caregiver. For ages 11 to 16. Bring your lunch. $25 is due the day of the class. Call or visit any JCPL branch to register. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10792123.

CREATIVEBUG CRAFTING, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Bring a friend and create your artwork with projects inspired by Creativebug. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10974771.

ISO TEDDY BEAR CONCERT SERIES, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. This interactive performance introduces children to instruments through story, movement and live music by Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10972503.

BOOK BUDDIES, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. High school volunteers work with kids in grades 1-5 to help develop stronger reading skills and a love of reading. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10799220.

TRICK-OR-TREAT FAMILY STORYTIME, Oct. 29 and 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/10974806.

GET YOUR GAME ON, JR., Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. Bring family and friends to this night of board game play. Refreshments are provided. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10952362.

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—EVENTS AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY: 401 State St.—

DIY BOOMERANGS AND PETTING ZOO, Oct. 14 at 4:30 p.m. Touch primitive and modern boomerangs, make and throw your own. Learn their history with national boomerang champion Tony Brazelton. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10611980.

PAWS TO READ, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the welcome desk or call 317-738-2833. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10188298.

CRAFTY KILLERS: TRUE CRIME PODCAST CLUB, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a craft or quiet project to do while listening to a true-crime podcast. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10233642.

WHAT IS THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE? Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. Learn why the Electoral College plays a pivotal role in selecting the President of the United States. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/11527357.

HALLOWEEN MELTED CRAYONS, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Make Halloween-shaped crayons. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10564651.

FRANKENBRAIN, Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Have fun trying science experiments about the brain with Franklin College psychology students. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10871480.

TAYLOR SWIFT BRACELET PARTY, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. Get ready for Taylor’s concert by making friendship bracelets, listening to music, and testing your Swiftie knowledge with trivia. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10782792.

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10599652.

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—EVENTS AT GREENWOOD LIBRARY: 310 S. Meridian St.—

HALLOWEEN CANDY DISH, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Make your own decorative miniature candy dish for Halloween! Great for mints or small treats. Ages 18 and up; registration is required.

KIDS FALL BREAK DROP IN, Oct. 14-18. Stop by for some fall break fun this week with activities, games and crafts as well as a special scavenger hunt!

MEET A PENGUIN, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Families are invited to join the WAVE Foundation to meet an African penguin from the Newport Aquarium! Dive deep into learning about penguin adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Please note that touching the penguin will NOT be permitted. Please register everyone attending.

FALL BREAK FAMILY MOVIE: MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. What happens when a successful businessman inherits a passel of penguins that soon take over his apartment and his life? Join us for some afternoon fun — tuxedos optional!

SPOOKY GAME NIGHT. Oct. 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. Some treats, some tricks and lots of fun! 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 will be 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 and up.

BEGINNER SEWING WITH JAMIE, Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m. Come join us for a beginner sewing class with award winning seamstress Jaime Coffman. Jaime will be teaching us how to make a simple yet durable tote bag — perfect for books and Halloween treats! She will demonstrate the utility of interfacing. The sewing project will be complete with a pattern for you to take home. Ages 18 and up.

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—EVENTS AT TRAFALGAR LIBRARY: 424 S. Tower St.—

TEEN CRAFTERNOON: SPOOKY SELF-PORTRAITS, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Create a Tim Burton-inspired self-portrait to celebrate the spooky season. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10914091.

SCARY PRAIRIE, Oct. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly festival with snacks, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, a costume contest and more! For more information: https://www.pageafterpage.org/scary-prairie.

TEA AND TAROT, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Join us as we learn more about the mystic nature of divination. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10952857.

SPIDER HUNTING, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Naturalist Marc Milne will discuss the often maligned world of spiders. If conditions are right, the talk will feature a family-friendly “spider hunt” outdoors. Co-sponsored by the library and Trafalgar Country Gardeners. For information, call 317-517-0566.

NALOXONE COMMUNITY TRAINING, Oct. 17 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/11090468.

RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY HISTORY ONLINE, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. Learn about the Library’s useful genealogy tools for researching your family history. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10975825.

HOW DO YOU PICK A PRESIDENT? Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Learn how elections work. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10973936.

SPIDER HUNTING, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Biologist Dr. Marc Milne discusses the interesting lives of spiders and goes spider hunting. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10973098.

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/11001666.

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—EVENTS AT WHITE RIVER LIBRARY: 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood—

FANTASTICAL TALES AND TRIVIA, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fantasy trivia, including “Game of Thrones,” “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings.” For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10972287.

FAMILY BOOK CLUB, Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda” by Tom Angleberger. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10889520.

TRICK OR TREAT STORYTIME, Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Trick or treat with us at this storytime. Enjoy stories, songs and collect treats. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/9079037.

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MUSIC/THEATER

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, presented by Franklin Community High School Choirs, Nov. 21, 22, 23 at 7 p.m.; Nov. 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. at Franklin Community High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased at fchschoirs.com. Prices: $10, $12 and $14.

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SUPPORT

FRANCISCAN HEALTH is hosting a weekly caregivers support group, at Franciscan Health Senior Promise, 8778 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. The group will meet each Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The group is open to those who provide care for a loved one, who need a safe place to talk and interact with others. Topics discussed during sessions include signs of caregiver burnout, ways to reduce caregiver stress and self-care. Free, but registration is required. To register call 317-528-2636.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. Meetings are held the second Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the West Perry library and every fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Southport United Methodist Church.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE DROP-IN DAY. Johnson County is hosting a Community Resource Drop-In Day. Several organizations and providers will be providing access to community resources. The event will be held the second Tuesday each month from 3 to 6 p.m. at Herring Hall at Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin. Anticipated organizations and providers on site include: Johnson County Health Department (birth certificates, vaccine and testing information); Johnson County Public Library ; WIC; mental health providers; substance use treatment providers; Narcan training; advocacy groups; adult education opportunities; a notary; insurance navigation and case management support and general community services. It is a free public event and no registration is required. For more information or to ask questions, contact Erica Ratz at [email protected] or 317-883-7081.

FRANCISCAN HEALTH HOST STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, on the second Tuesday of the month from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at 8111 S. Emerson Ave. in Indianapolis. The group is open to those recovering from a stroke or those caring for a stroke survivor. The group meets in the Franciscan Health Indianapolis Cancer Center Conference Room. For more information, call 317-528-8872.

FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS will be hosting a monthly Lung Support Group at the Indianapolis hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., entrance 1. The meetings will take place on the third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cardiac Testing Conference Room. 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.

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

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.