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FEATURED EVENT
Come and join the 18th Annual Sheriff’s Charity Ride, Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m., beginning at Grace Assembly of God, 6822 U.S. 31 S., Whiteland and ending at Greenwood VFW Post 5864, 1842 Veterans Way. The ride will benefit local Johnson County charities based on needs within the community.
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ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE. Come and visit the summer exhibit now through Sept. 30; artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme, “In Bloom.” A wide variety of styles, subjects, media and prices will be available. 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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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
SOUTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1963, Sept. 15 golf outing and Sept. 16 luncheon at 2115 Southport Road, Perry Township Academic Center. For more information, call Sue Good at 317-910-5985.
SOUTHPORT HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1973 50th REUNION, activities begin Sept. 26 ending with the banquet on Sept. 30 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Atrium Banquet Hall, 3143 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. For details and to register visit https://shs73-reunion.cheddarup.com.
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CLUBS & HOBBIES
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.
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.
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 has opened team registration for the 2023-24 season. To register, or 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 have opened registration both for swim lessons and for their competitive team. For more information, visit greenwoodgators.net.
INDIAN CREEK SWIM CLUB will be 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].
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].
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.
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.
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COMMUNITY CLASSES
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS, Sept. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. Held at the Greenwood Library, 310 S. Meridian St. Participants will learn valuable defensive driving strategies and a good refresher of the rules of the road. Learn about new vehicle technologies and safety features. Some insurance companies offer a discount on auto insurance. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members, cash or check payable at class. Register online at www.greenwoodlibrary.us or call 317-881-1953, ext. 4
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
BIRD WATCHING TOURS OF CAMP ATTERBURY, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. Presented by Access Johnson County and led by birdwatcher Doug Gray. Tour buses load at Kroger parking lot. $30/person suggested contribution. To make reservations, visit [email protected].
PURSE BINGO, Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. hosted by Resources of Hope at the Moose Lodge, 813 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. Tickets are $30 per person or $240 per table of eight. $5 per extra board; 50/50 raffle for a mystery purse. Food and drinks available for cash only.
NINEVEH SENIOR CENTER ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE, Sept. 8 and 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3208 E. Rodeo Drive. Serving biscuits and gravy for breakfast and ham and beans, cornbread, hot dogs many homemade desserts for lunch. Breakfast will start at 8 a.m. and lunch will start at 11 a.m.
DANCING WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY STARS, Sept. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m., The Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Tickets: Friday $10; 12 and under $5; Saturday $30; 12 and under $10. Includes refreshment. Tickets available at the Artcraft Theater or from the agencies. For more information, visit Facebook: Dancing with the Johnson County Stars or contact Barb Miller at 317-409-0908.
WHITE ELEPHANT SALE, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, Indiana Masonic Home/Compass Park, 690 State St., Franklin. Very large sale with usefuls, knick-knacks, furniture, bicycles, books, heaters and more. Vendors and food will be available.
100 YEARS BLOCK PARTY, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Johnson County 4-H is celebrating 100 years of 4-H in the county! Featuring Blue River Band, car, truck and bike show, food trucks, inflatables and more. Free community event open to everyone!
JOHNSON COUNTY MUSEUM EXHIBIT OPENING, Sept. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. People of all ages are invited be among the first to see the Johnson County Museum of History’s newest featured exhibit, “Celebrating 200 Years of Johnson County History.” Our new exhibit will commemorate the bicentennial of our great county. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-346-4500 or visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org.
LEGACY OF LOVE GOLF OUTING, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m., Smock Golf Course, 3910 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis. The Ware, Meguiar and Smiley families invite you to join us for a golf outing in memory of Chris Ware and to support the Girls Inc. of Johnson County. The cost is $45 per player. The proceeds from the outing will support scholarships for girls to attend the after-school and summer camp programs. RSVP by Sept. 13. For more information, contact Sonya Ware-Meguiar at [email protected], 317-691-4923 or 317-736-5344.
VOICES FROM THE PAST: STORYTELLER SERIES, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Johnson County Museum of History presents Campaigning With Sherman: Hoosiers March to the Sea. People of all ages are invited to see Civil War expert Dr. Tony Trimble lectures on the role of our Indiana troops who fought in Sherman’s army during the Atlanta campaign of 1864 and on the march to the sea. The story is told through the writings of real soldiers on the campaign, including a chaplain, an officer and a private soldier who left behind records detailing their experiences. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 317-346-4500 or visit www.johnsoncountymuseum.org.
HEALING HEARTS ANNUAL BALLOON RELEASE, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. Courtyard at Franklin College. Open to anyone who has lost a child. Contact Sheila at 317-502-0610 if you have any questions.
ALL ABOARD!! The Indiana Live Steamers are ready to take you on a memorable journey through forested park land, over bridges, along creeks and more. Located south of the Horse Park in Johnson County Park. Trains operate on the third Saturday of every month (Sept. 16, Oct. 21.) Hours are noon to 4 p.m. and cost $4 per person. The minimum age is 2 years old to ride. Birthday parties are available. Contact Dan Goins at 765-342-7069 or at [email protected]. More information at Indianalivesteamers.org or also on Facebook.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF JOHNSON COUNTY MOVIE EVENT, Sept. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Historic Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main Street, Franklin. Showing “Kiss the Ground.” Enjoy this documentary to learn how regenerating the soil is one way we can reverse global warming. After the film, stay for a conversation with local experts about what our community can do. Free, but a donation and pre-registration are appreciated. Get your ticket at https://lwvjcin.org, at the door, or on Eventbrite.
ANNUAL BANQUET, Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan Co., Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m., Mt. Gilead Church, 6019, E State Road 144, Mooresville. Cost is $35 a person. Greg Mayo, author of “Almost Daddy: The Forgotten Story,” will be the keynote speaker. Todd Rokita will also speak. Music provided by Pastor Steve Kehrer. For more information, call Kay Cull at 317-560-0678 or 317-346-4035. Reservation deadline is Sept. 14.
NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB presents “Every Birdy Welcome” Quilt Show, Sept. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Scott Hall, 250 Fairgrounds St. in Franklin. Quilter Mary M. Hogan will present a program at 7 p.m. Fri. on her specialty, string quilting. Also a members’ challenge quilt contest, mini-quilting demonstrations and shopping at vendors. Ticket prices (cash only) $10 in advance/$12 at the door. Friday’s ticket includes both days’ admission. Saturday only tickets are $5 at the door. Children under 12 free. For ticket information, contact Carolyn at 317-460-6370 or Betsy at 812-343-3437. Food available for purchase. “Snippy Jim” will be available during the show to sharpen knives, scissors, etc. for a small fee.
CLARK-PLEASANT PICKLEBALL CHALLENGE, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, Whiteland Community High School tennis courts. All proceeds go to the Jerry Lasiter Scholarship fund; Jerry is a longtime honored icon in the Clark-Pleasant community. The entrance fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt if you register by Sept. 1. All levels of players are invited, but you must be at least a freshman in high school to participate. This is a scholarship fundraiser, so bring your checkbooks or contribute to our buckets. Any level of giving will help to get this scholarship fully funded.
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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
FRANCISCAN HEALTH – Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Sept. 27, Franciscan Health Indianapolis Campus, 5230 E. Stop 11.
BARGERSVILLE – Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m., 24 N. Main St. until Sept. 20
EDINBURGH – Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m., parking lot at 201 W. Main Cross St.
TRAFALGAR – Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m., 108 N. State Road 135.
WHITELAND – Fridays from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Whiteland Town Hall, 549 E. Main St.
FRANKLIN – Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, 237 W. Monroe St.
GREENWOOD – Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, Greenwood United Methodist Church parking lot, 525 N. Madison Ave.
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FUNDRAISERS
FIREFIGHTERS FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY BOOT DRIVE! Firefighters will be at the corner of Main St. and Jefferson St. this weekend (Fri., Sat. and Sun.)! Franklin Career Firefighters Local 3433 has been involved with muscular dystrophy association since the early 1990’s. The most they have collected was in 2021 in the amount of $12,226.
IT’S HOW WE ROLL, BUNCO NIGHT, Sept. 6 hosted by Franklin Education Connection at the Franklin Elks! All proceeds benefit our three programs that serve Franklin Community Schools: Study Connection, FCHS First Scholars and our Education Foundation. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with Bunco play starting at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase and several raffle baskets! Grab your tickets! Don’t know how to play? No worries — we will teach you before we start! For more information, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
MOVIE DAY AND SILENT AUCTION, Sept. 9 at noon, Canary Creek Cinemas, 870 Mallory Parkway, Franklin. Join the Alaina Day Memorial Foundation as we host our 3rd annual “Movie Day” event!! Bring the family to watch “Kung Fu Panda.” There will be prize giveaways, bounce houses, activities and more. Come enjoy a family movie, eat popcorn and have a fun time supporting ADMF! Ticket prices: $15 adult, $10 child (each ticket comes with a drink and popcorn) or $50 family package (2 adults and 2 or more children).
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GARDENING/NATURE
FALL LAWN CARE CLASS, Sept. 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenwood Library, 310 S. Meridian St. Proper planning and actions this fall will help insure a healthier lawn next year. Learn proper timing for fertilizing, weed control and seeding. Free, but registration suggested to ensure enough handouts. Register online at www.greenwoodlibrary.us or call 317-881-1953, ext. 4.
CULTIVATING GARDEN CLUB, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., St. John’s Church, U.S. 31 and Southport Road. Discuss random acts of flowers with Cheryl Cooper and Lindsay Potter. For more information, call Linda Stemnock at 317-889-2540.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
EXERCISE AT THE AMP in Franklin. Free classes! HIIT – Sept. 9; Circuit – Sept. 16; Pilates – Sept. 2. All classes are from 8 to 9 a.m. Visit franklinparks.org for more information.
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LIBRARY COMMUNITY EVENTS
FAMILY STORYTIME, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m., Trafalgar Library, 424 S. Tower St. Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/8621390.
DESIGNER PURSE BINGO, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m., Moose Lodge, 813 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood. Have fun and support Greenwood Public Library! Join us for an evening of Designer Purse Bingo hosted by the Greenwood Library Foundation. Win a Coach, Kate Spade, or Michael Kors purse! Tickets are $30 each or $240 for a table of 8.
AUTHORS AT JCPL, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Whiteland Community High School auditorium. Featuring Shelby Mahurin, the New York Times bestselling author of the Serpent and Dove trilogy. The first 100 JCPL cardholders to register and attend will receive a copy of “The Scarlet Veil.” Copies of the books will also be available from Wild Geese Bookshop. Tickets will be available starting Sept. 1 at 9 a.m. on Eventbrite.
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MUSIC
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY BAND, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Hues and Blues concert, Franklin Amphitheater.
CONCERT SERIES at the Franklin Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park. Sept. 29 – No Fences; Sept. 30 – Mellencougar. Visit franklinparks.org for more information.
GREENWOOD COMMUNITY BAND, SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Greenwood Amphitheater, Surina Square, Craig Park: CGCB Concerts In The Park; Sept. 24 – 4 p.m. Park Concert.
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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
FRANKLIN EDUCATION CONNECTION is seeking study buddies. Volunteers collaborate with the student’s teacher and building site coordinator on study goals. There is fun time built in for playing games at the end of each session. Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. Apply at www.franklineducationconnection.org/application. Interested individuals can attend training at Northwood Elementary on Sept. 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. The first day of Study Connection in all buildings is Sept. 14. For more information, contact Melissa Parramore at [email protected].
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.
