ARTS
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE is hosting a solo show by Greenwood artist Beverly S. Mathis from now until Sept. 28. She will be exhibiting her newest watercolor and mixed water media paintings. Mathis has been teaching adult watercolor classes at the Southside Art League since 1996. The artist’s work can be viewed all year round at the SALI Gallery and the Brown County Art Gallery in Nashville. **Come and meet the artist during the SALI Open House on Sept. 14 from 3 to 5 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 Summer Exhibit, artists will be exhibiting art works that follow the theme, “The Sky’s the Limit”. A wide variety of styles, subjects, media and prices will be available, including framed and unframed original paintings, matted giclee prints, ceramic sculpture, paper sculpture and greeting cards. The exhibit will be displayed for three months, now through Sept. 28.
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CHURCH EVENTS
HEALING DRUM CIRCLE, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Tabernacle Christian Church, 198 N. Water St., Franklin.
FALL FAMILY GATHERING, Sept. 21 from 4 to 8 p.m., 2010 W. County Road 850 S., Flat Rock. Come and join Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church for a nice and relaxing evening with the family! Live outdoor music, kids games, bounce house, cake walk, popcorn, straw maze, silent auction, raffle prizes and pumpkin decorating contest. There will also be chili, hot dogs and drinks! Don’t forget your lawn chairs!
ANNUAL HOMECOMING, Sept. 22 at Bethlehem Church in Trafalgar. Pitch-in dinner at 12:30 p.m. followed by a program at 1:30 p.m. For information, call 317-627-9643.
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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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].
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS, Sept. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. 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. Cost is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members. Register online at www.greenwoodlibrary.us or call 317-881-1953, ext. 4.
CPR AND AED TRAINING, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. This is an American Safety & Health Institute course covering Adult, Child & Infant CPR, choking and AEDs. A certification card will be issued at the end of class to all students who pass the written and practical exams. The cost for testing materials and certification is $12 (cash or check) and will be collected in class. The course will be held at the Greenwood Library, 310 S. Meridian St.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND CPR TRAINING, Sept. 26 and Dec. 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way. This in-person event is a chance to learn essential fire safety skills and gain confidence in handling fire extinguishers from the Greenwood Fire Department. Participants can also learn hands-only CPR training. Limited spots available; sign up at shorturl.at/tDEP0.
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.
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. Oct. 3: Program on embellishments. 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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COLLEGE EVENTS
FRANKLIN COLLEGE GUEST ARTIST EXHIBIT, Sept. 23 to Oct. 18. The exhibit, “Darryl Jones Photographic Retrospective and Augmented Imagination: A Mystical Journey,” will commence with an opening artist talk on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Conference Room with a reception immediately following.
RIBBON-CUTTING FOR MURAL, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of the “Spirit of Community” mural. The ceremony will be held in the Johnson Atrium of the Napolitan Student Center on the Franklin College campus. Following the ribbon-cutting, guests are invited to view the mural and enjoy refreshments.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
DANCING WITH THE JOHNSON COUNTY STARS, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. at The Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Tickets: Friday adult $10, child 12 and under $5; Saturday adult $30, child 12 and under $10. Saturday ticket includes refreshments. Tickets available at the Artcraft box office, online or from any participating agency. For more information, call Barb Miller at 317-409-0908.
FALL MARKET, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., New Hope Church, 5307 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood. Resources of Hope presents the Fall Market featuring handmade crafts, paintings, food, raffle items and more! Admission is $3, kids 10 and under free. For more information, visit www.resourcesofhope.org/fallmarket.
NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY AND ELECTION INFORMATION, Sept. 17. Stop by between 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m., at Johnson County Public Libraries: Clark-Pleasant, Franklin, Trafalgar and White River and Greenwood Public Library Talk with the League of Women Voters of Johnson County about registering to vote, verify your registration, candidates on your ballot, voting dates/sites, and more. Info Link: https://lwvjcin.org.
A FALL GATHERING ON THE HOMESTEAD ANTIQUE SHOW, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 275 E. County Road 600 S., Trafalgar. A gathering of dealers offering primitive furniture in original paint and attic surface, needfuls and more. Great food available on the old country veranda. For more information, call Teresa Waltz at 317-270-7236.
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, Sept. 21 from 1 to 10 p.m., 11685 W. County Road 525 S. Columbus. Vendor fair from 1 to 7 p.m. Ariella-Goldpine-Taylor Bradshaw and more. Food vendors and live painting by Robin Sealark and more.
INDIANA LIVE STEAMERS, located just south of the Horse Park in Johnson County Park. Train ride dates: Sept. 21 and Oct. 19. Bring your family, your friends, or anyone who would like the experience of traveling the rails on this miniature transportation network. The Indiana Live Steamers is ready to take you on a memorable journey through forested parkland, over several bridges and along cattail-lined creeks. 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. Birthday parties are available contact: Dan Goins at 765-342–7069 or by e-mail at [email protected]. You can find us at: Indianalivesteamers.org or on Facebook.
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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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FARMERS MARKETS
BARGERSVILLE, Wednesdays 5 to 7 p.m., now through Sept. 25 in downtown Bargersville, 24 N. Main St. Special events: Sept. 15, noon to 3 p.m., at Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road.
EDINBURGH, Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m., now through Sept. 26 at 201 W. Main Cross St.
FRANKLIN, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, now through Sept. 14 at DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park, 237 W. Monroe St.
FRANCISCAN FARMERS MARKET, Wednesdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., now through Sept. 25 in the parking lot at 5230 E. Stop 11, across the street from Franciscan Health Indianapolis. The Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center continues its tradition of hosting a weekly farmers market this year.
GREENWOOD, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, now through Sept. 28 at Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave.
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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
VOICE FROM THE PAST: STORYTELLER SERIES: HIDDEN INDIANA GEMS, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. People of all ages are invited to see Suzanne Stanis, vice president of education for Indiana Landmarks, at the museum on Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m. She will be highlighting some of the lesser known sites and locales that make Indiana a place worth visiting. 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. Link for more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10971619.
HERITAGE DAY, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can experience local history through pioneer and Civil War re-enactors, demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts, and plenty of hands-on activities throughout the museum. Family fun for all ages, and admission is free to the public. For information about this or any other upcoming museum events, please call 317-346-4500 or visit co.johnson.in.us/jcmuseum.
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LIBRARY EVENTS
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—EVENTS AT CLARK PLEASANT LIBRARY: 350 Clearwater Blvd., Whiteland —
CULTURAL FAIR, Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Transport yourself around the world! Visit booths, sample cuisine, listen to music, and learn something new. Drop in for a while or stay the entire time! For more information: https://www.pageafterpage.org/cultural-fair.
TALES FOR TAILS, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine friend. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the welcome desk or call 317-535-6206. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10794630.
MEDICARE 101, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. Learn about Medicare Part D, Medigap, and Medicare Advantage policies in this presentation from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10867786.
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—EVENTS AT FRANKLIN LIBRARY: 401 State St.—
HOMESCHOOL HUDDLE, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Get to know other homeschool students while you learn. Participate in librarian-led activities about world cultures, science and history. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10861566.
PAWS TO READ, Sept. 17 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/10188297.
INDIANA STORM CHASERS, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. NOAA WeatherReady Nation Ambassadors from Indiana Storm Chasers Tia Justice and Nathan Lorenzen review storm development, safety preparation and preparedness. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10782757.
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—EVENTS AT GREENWOOD LIBRARY: 310 S. Meridian St.—
STUDIO TWEEN: PAINT LIKE POLLOCK, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. Tweens in grades 4-6 are invited to participate in this fun exploration of famous artist techniques. Jackson Pollock was widely noticed for his “drip technique” of pouring or splashing liquid household paint onto a horizontal surface, enabling him to view and paint his canvases from all angles.
THE MUMMY INTERACTIVE MOVIE AFTERNOON, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. Get yourself into the Halloween spirit! We’re doing an interactive showing of fan favorite movie, 1999’s “The Mummy” starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz!
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—EVENTS AT TRAFALGAR LIBRARY: 424 S. Tower St.—
YOGA ON THE PRAIRIE, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Reconnect with nature, your breath and the world around you. Some yoga mats are available. Dress for comfort and bring a friend. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10952236.
WHO WAS FRIDA KAHLO? Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. Learn about the Mexican painter and create a work of art in her style. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10978314.
SCHOOL-AGE SPELLING BEE, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Literacy Awareness Month with some friendly competition and prizes! For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10974060.
PUZZLE BINGO, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Play bingo and win puzzles. Everyone will receive at least one puzzle. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10776484.
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—EVENTS AT WHITE RIVER LIBRARY: 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood—
JAM SESSION WITH THE INDIANA FOLD MUSIC SOCIETY, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Join us for a laid-back outdoor concert by the Indiana Folk Music Society. Sing along to folk tunes and learn about the many instruments used by these folk musicians. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concert will be in the outdoor programming area front of the library near the gazebo. In case of uncooperative weather, we’ll move the concert into the Community Room. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10977280.
GRANDPARENTS DAY BINGO, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Bring your grandparent or special family member to the library to play bingo cards featuring fun activities. For more information: https://jcplin.libnet.info/event/10889421.
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SUPPORT
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. 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.
