<strong>Seasonal</strong>
NINEVEH HERITAGE FOUNDATION, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., July 30, Nineveh Masonic Lodge, 7221 S. Nineveh Road, Nineveh, free, celebrating Indiana’s Bicentennial. Food, vendors, silent auction, kids games, car show, and entertainment featuring the Gold Dust Band and Highway 44. Check the website for details and vendor forms, 317-550-8097, ninevehheritagefestival.com
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FOR ST. THOMAS CLINIC 20TH ANNIVERSARY, 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, St. Thomas Clinic, 600 Paul Hand Blvd., Franklin.
<strong>Arts & crafts</strong>
‘COLOR THE COUNTY’: FRANKLIN, 8:30 a.m. to noon July 30, farmers market parking lot, downtown Franklin, Johnson County Community Foundation invites all Franklin and area residents to paint the Franklin mural; coloring books, paint sets and face painting for kids, plus easy-to-follow instructions to add a contribution to the mural. No artistic talent is necessary. The Farmer’s Market will be open during the Mural painting day; jccf.org.
SALI JULY EXHIBIT: PATRICIA BARDES, through July 30, The Southside Art League, Inc. 299 E. Broadway in Greenwood, Nashville resident Bardes will be exhibiting impressionistic paintings, she studied at Herron School of Art and Indian University; her memberships include the Indiana Artists Club, Indiana Heritage Arts, Hoosier Salon, Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, Brown County Art Gallery, and the Tucson Plein Air Painters Society; regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, call SALI at 317-882-5562 to arrange for viewing by appointment at any other time. The exhibit is free. The public is invited to meet Patricia Bardes during the SALI Open House 6 to 8 p.m. July 8. Light refreshments will be served.
REDEVELOPING DOWNTOWN: COLUMBUS’ MODERN URBAN FORM, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, through Aug. 26, IU Center for Art+Design, 310 Jackson St., Columbus, gallery exhibit explores the evolution of Columbus’ modern urban form from 1950 to the present. After World War II, Columbus worked to balance maintaining an old and decaying business district with new shopping areas created as the city expanded. The downtown now includes offices, entertainment and the arts. For more information, contact the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives at 812-379-1297 or IUCA+D at 812-375-7550.
FRANKLIN CHIPMATES WOODCARVING CLUB, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center, 396 Branigin Blvd., beginners and experienced craftspeople welcome, 736-1582
NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB, first Friday of the month, 9 to 11:30 a.m. work session, 12:30 p.m. meeting, Johnson County Purdue Extension Office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, 736-4547
ADULT BEGINNER PAINTING CLASSES, 10 a.m. Saturdays, The Studios, 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, $25, must call to register, 474-4889
ART CLASSES, 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Southland Community Church, 5800 W. Smith Valley Road Greenwood, free art classes with local artist, Edward Patterson. Southland is creating a series of 12 large paintings depicting various Bible scenes; each piece will be 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide and will teach students oil-on-canvas painting; information: 627-5872 or 883-8988
FIBER ARTS GUILD, 6 to 9 p.m. second Wednesdays, Starstruck Cat Studio, 3130 Meridian Parke Drive, Suite H, Greenwood, free, bring a project, discussions about spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, rug hooking and felting, starstruckcatstudio.com
RUG HOOKERS, 6 to 8 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Starstruck Cat Studio, 3130 Meridian Parke Drive, Suite H, Greenwood, free, bring a current traditional rug hooking project, join other rug hookers, starstruckcatstudio.com
OPEN STUDIO AT STARSTRUCK CAT STUDIO, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, Starstruck Cat Studio, 3130 Meridian Parke Drive, Suite H, Greenwood, free, adults only, bring current knitting, crochet, rug hooking, weaving project, enjoy coffee, conversation, 889-9665, starstruckcatstudio.com
WOODCARVERS, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., join other seniors, 882-4810
BEGINNING CROCHET CLASS, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Starstruck Cat Studio, 3130 Meridian Parke Drive, Suite H, Greenwood, $50, fee includes six hours of instruction, patterns, two skeins of yarn, crochet hook, students need tapestry needle, scissors, split ring or locking stitch marker, registration, 889-9665, starstruckcatstudio.com
QUILT CONNECTION GUILD, 7 to 9 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., meetings feature experienced quilters sharing their knowledge; group hosts workshops, sewing days to learn new skills, annual quilt challenges, bees, an annual auction and parties, new members welcome, Jo Ann Gates, 966-0933
<strong>Books</strong>
JCPL SUMMER LEARNING FINISHERS’ PARTIES, July 25: 4 to 5 p.m. at the Franklin branch, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Clark Pleasant branch, July 26: 4 to 5 p.m. at the Trafalgar branch, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the White River branch; Wonderlab! interactive demonstration. Enjoy challenges, flames, explosions and more! This program is fun for the whole family; pageafterpage.org
WHITE RIVER BOOK DISCUSSION, 1:30 p.m. July 27, 1664 Library Blvd., discussion of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Greenwood, pageafter page.org
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, 1 p.m. first Monday of the month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion, 881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us
PRIMETIME BOOK CLUB, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion, registration, 881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us/primetime.asp
<strong>Church</strong>
RUMMAGE SALE, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4-5, Community Congregational Church, 4592 N Hurricane Road, Franklin, sandwiches, desserts and drinks also available. Church is located on Hurricane Road approximately ½ mile south of Whiteland Road.
FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE, 1:15 p.m. Sundays Aug. 15 to Dec. 5, registration for fall session open until Aug. 29, The Grove Baptist Church, Tracy Plaza Suite 7, 400 Tracy Road, New Whiteland, Bible course that covers the Bible chronologically. The class includes verse-by-verse Bible teaching, student workbooks and group classes. The first two classes are free so interested students can check out the classes and decide if they would like to enroll. Cost is $126. For more information, call 317-800-0515.
<strong>Fundraisers</strong>
SPECIAL OLYMPICS CAR WASH FUNDRAISER, 2 to 4 p.m. July 23, Bob Evans, 159 Marlin Drive, Greenwood, Greenwood Community High School football team raising funds for Special Olympics, Team members will wash cars, all money raised will be used to sponsor the football team at the annual Special Olympics Airplane Pull at the Indianapolis Airport. Donations to support the team also can be made to Special Olympics Johnson County and sent to Greenwood High School, 615 W. Smith Valley Road, Greenwood.
XPO CHARITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE, registration 9 to 11 a.m.; starts, 11:30 a.m., July 30, Mann’s Harley Davidson, 3250 Market Place Drive, Edinburgh, $25 per bike, food provided after the ride; proceeds will benefit the patients and families of Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. For more information about the ride contact Steve Fortmeyer at XPO at phone number 812-526-5109.
GIRL SCOUT FOOD DRIVE, 8 a.m. to noon, July 30, Franklin Farmers Market, Jefferson and Jackson streets, Franklin, free, Girl Scouts will be collecting fresh food, canned food and monetary donations for the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County at the Franklin Farmers Market. Buy extra produce and the Girl Scouts will deliver it to the pantry.
ST. THOMAS CLINIC DINE TO DONATE, 5 to 8 p.m., Aug. 15, Franklin Dairy Queen, 480 N Morton St., 10 percent of sales will be donated to the clinic; saintthomasclinic.org
CLASSIC CAR SHOW, begins 9 a.m. Aug. 20, Johnson County Park, Registration is open 9 a.m. to noon. Judging begins at noon. Trophies will be announced at 3 p.m. Register onsite for $20 and get a t-shirt until supplies run out. Or, pre-register through the park office by calling 812-526-6809 and get a discounted rate of $15 and a guaranteed t-shirt. Money from the car show will be used to help fund updates to the county parks’ playground equipment. Music, food, and more; jocoparks.com
<strong>Gardening</strong>
GARDENING QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY MASTER GARDENERS, 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, during the Johnson County fair July 17 to 23. The booth is in Fitzpatrick Hall at the south end of the fairgrounds. Also, see a display of “fancy foliage” for ideas about plant color beyond blossom time. If you have a plant problem you want help identifying, bring a sample.
DAYLILY/IRIS SALE, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 13, Sullivan Hardware, 6955 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Conducted by Indiana Daylily/Iris Society. Indianadaylilyirissociety.org
JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. second Monday of each month, Purdue Extension Johnson County office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin, new members welcome, 346-7316
TRAFALGAR COUNTRY GARDENERS, last Thursday of each month, 736-9167
CULTIVATING GARDEN CLUB, 6 p.m. third Thursday of each month at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 7031 S. East St., Indianapolis; 881-2353
CONSERVATORY TOURS, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, $1, garfieldgardensconservatory.org
<strong>Health and fitness</strong>
ROCK ‘N READY 5K/10K, 8 a.m., July 30, Seymour High School, 1350 W. Second St., Seymour, $20-$30, Dress like your favorite music star!, Indiana Timing 812-447-5528, signmeup.com/114462
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUG. 2, Franklin: 6 p.m. Franklin Aquatic Center, 396 Branigin Blvd., hot dog cookout, free pool party 7 to 9 p.m., pictures with officers, police and specialty vehicles on display, K9 and EOD robot demonstrations, community specialty programs: fingerprint cards, Kid ID kits, impairment goggles, prizes and more, National Night Out is an awareness-raising event created to increase awareness about police programs in communities. Whiteland: 6 to 9 p.m., East Park, 300 Ballpark Drive, behind the fire station. Officers from both New Whiteland and Whiteland will participate in the event that will promote crime prevention efforts and allow the public to meet and greet police officers. The New Whiteland event also will include self-defense demonstrations, fingerprinting children, information on starting neighborhood crime watch programs, emergency response vehicles, face painting, live music and food.
BAXTER YMCA & PERRY PARK HIKE, 6 p.m. Tuesdays in July, meet at Baxter YMCA on Shelby Street at Stop 11 Road, neighborhood hike of 5 miles, indyhike.org
MERIDIAN WOODS AND TRAILS HIKE, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in June and July, southside 5 to 6 mile hike in Meridian Woods and nearby neighborhoods on mostly paved trails, meet in parking lot at Woodside Community Church, 329 W. Banta Road, which is just past Lockwood Lane, Indianapolis, indyhike.org
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETINGS, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 803-9086
AQUATOTS, Franklin Parks and Recreation program, dates and times vary; parent/toddler swim class, class is designed for children 9 months through 3 years old; complete information: 736-3689; franklinparks.org
ZUMBA, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Providence Christian Church, 4080 W. County Road 100N, Bargersville, $5 per session, Zumba resumes with certified instructor, preregistration not required, all are welcome, 422-9331
<strong>History</strong>
JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Mucky Duck at 2800 S. State Rd 135, Greenwood, show off your knowledge of popular culture, current events, sports, and history, sign up with your trivia team that should include between 2 and 8 people. Entry charge is $20 per person. Entry forms are available at the Events page at johnsoncountymuseum.org, by calling 317-346-4500, or stopping by the museum during regular business hours. Proceeds will go towards the JCHS Dancing with the Johnson County Stars fundraising total.
Kids
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 9:30, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood library, 301 S. Meridian St., preschoolers 3 to 5 year-olds, greenwoodlibrary.us.
LEGO TECHNIC, 1 to 4 p.m., July 22, Greenwood library, 310 S Meridian St, Greenwood,, Grades 2-5: Register for a two-week session and build a LEGO technic frontloader. Space is limited to 10, and participants should be able to attend both weeks, greenwoodlibrary.us
TINKER TIME FAMILY FUN DAY, 1 p.m. July 23, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, free, Do you like to take things apart? Or maybe building is more your style? Join in for the first Tinker Time Family Fun Day where the whole family can experiment, explore, and create together. All ages are welcome, greenwoodlibrary.us
READING OLYMPICS: ITALY _ FRESCO PAINTING, Mondays 10 a.m., 2 p.m.; Tuesdays 3 p.m., July 25-26, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood, free, Grades K-5: Join in for some Olympic-sized fun, travel around the world and try out activities and crafts with an international theme; greenwoodlibrary.us
BOUNCING BABIES, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., August 3, Franklin library, 401 State St., Franklin, for infants up to 1 year; caregivers or parents must also attend; stories, music, nursery rhymes and other activities; pageafterpage.org
MAKE & TAKE, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, free, visitors can find art-making projects in the Star Studio Classroom inspired by works of art on view at the IMA. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and all levels of art-making experience, imamuseum.org
WEE WEDNESDAYS, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, $5 public, $3 IMA members, Star Studio classroom, for children ages infant to 5 and their caregivers, pretend play, sing-a-longs, gallery art hunts and hands-on art activities, to register call 923-1331, ext. 213
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Southport library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, free, children 3 to 5 and an adult, stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, playtime, sharing time for adults, 275-4510
WONDERFUL ONES STORY TIME, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 885-1330, pageafterpage.org
TERRIFIC TWOS STORY TIME, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 885-1330, pageafterpage.org
CRAFTY KIDS CLUB, 4 to 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, crafts, 878-9560, pageafterpage.org
FUN TIME YOGA FOR KIDS, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Evolutions @ Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place, Suite 1, Greenwood, $5, Terrie Purdy, 881-9642
<strong>Movies & Theater</strong>
CANARY CREEK CINEMAS SUMMER MOVIE CAMP, 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 3, Canary Creek Cinemas, 870 Mallory Parkway, Franklin, free admission, movie camp combo, $4, July 6: “Shaun of the Sheep,” July 13: Alvin and the Chipmunks,” July 20: “Norm of the North,” July 27: “Paul Bart: Mall Cop 2,” Aug. 3: “Pan,” canarycreekcinemas.com
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR, 7 to 9 p.m. July 22, 29, Herron High School, 110 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, $5, $8 or $12, new summer stock theater in Indy, absurdist play by Italian playwright Luigi Pirandello, drama creates powerful visions of a fragmented modern world. It deals with issues of human identity, the search for meaning where there is none and the confusion between art (the imaginary) and life (the reality). As an acting company begins their rehearsal of a play, they are unexpectedly interrupted by the arrival of six strange people -six unfinished, unrealized characters who have not fully been brought to life, in search of an author to finish their story. Their only chance to live is to find some author who is willing to put them in a play, [email protected], theipai.com
‘JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MUSICAL’, 7 to 9 p.m., July 23, 30, Herron High School, 110 E. 16th St., Indianapolis, $5 to $12, based on the classic story, “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and TONY nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse; 1997 Tony Award Nominee for Best Book of a Musical, musical has also won several other awards for its actors, including the prestigious Theatre World Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Awards., [email protected], theipai.com
‘JURASSIC PARK’, 2 and 7:30 p.m., July 22 to 23, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, $3 to $5, PG-13; 2 hours. 7 minutes; adventure, science fiction, thriller; Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum; During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Winner of three Oscars -Directed by Steven Spielberg; historicartcrafttheatre.org
SUMMER BREAK SERIES — LIVE THEATER: ‘UPCYCLED CINDERELLA’ AND ‘THE GREATEST: SPORTS HEROES A-Z’, 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., July 25, Artcraft Theatre,57 N. Main St., Franklin, $5, grades pre-K-5, Bright Star Touring Theatre presentation, 10 a.m.: “Upcycled Cinderella,” 11:15 a.m., “The Greatest: Sports Heroes A-Z,” historicartcrafttheatre.org
<strong>Museums</strong>
A LAND ENCHANTED: THE GOLDEN AGE OF INDIANA ART, through May 14, 2017, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, exhibit portrays cultural and artistic growth in fine arts that occurred in Indiana during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with objects drawn from the IMA’s permanent collection. Explore this important chapter of Hoosier history through paintings and sketchbooks by William Merritt Chase, James F. Gookins, John Washington Love, the Hoosier Group and others.
THE LUXURY OF TEA AND COFFEE, CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHIRLEY M. MUELLER COLLECTION, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, 11 a.m.to 9 p.m. Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, free, an exhibit that highlights the historical significance of trade with China, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, imamuseum.org
EARLY STAGE: ALZHEIMER’S TOURS, 2 to 4 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, meet on Floor 2 at top of escalator, free, registration required through the Alzheimer’s Association, 1-800-272-3900, new program at the IMA, launched in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indianapolis Chapter, designed for early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and provides an opportunity for patients to participate in a facilitated conversation of artworks in the IMA collection with their caregiver, family and friends, ima.org
LILLY HOUSE TOURS, 2 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 3000 Michigan Road, meet in the Lilly House lower level lobby, free, tours of Lilly House, the American Country Place Era home of the late Indianapolis businessman, philanthropist and collector J. K. Lilly Jr.
<strong>Reunions</strong>
DRAGOO FAMILY REUNION, 1 p.m. Aug. 14, fireside shelter, Johnson County Park, lunch served at 1 p.m. For more information, call 317-529-7423
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961, July 22-23, Bojak’s Bar and Grill, Masonic Home Park,, Franklin, $35, Franklin High School Class of ’61 will be celebrating their 55th class reunion with a meet-and-greet starting at 5:30 p.m. July 22 at Bojak’s Bar & Grille, 377 E. Jefferson St., all are welcome. The reunion will be July 23 at the Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park Community Center, fro 5 to 10 p.m. Follow the blue and white signage to our reunion location. Classmates may contact Harriett Beeler 736-7277 or Sharon Williams 736-4955 for reservations for themselves and their guest(s).
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966, July 23, American Legion Post 205,1200 Park Ave, Franklin,, For more information contact: Christine Smith Fleener, 317-346-7165 or [email protected]; or Kathleen Smeltz Pittman, 317-736-7760 or [email protected]
<strong>Seniors</strong>
CRAFT CLUB, 11 a.m., July 29, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., Franklin, stamp a birthday card and matching bookmark for a special friend or family member. All supplies will be provided. For members only. Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
LUNCH AND LEARN, 11 a.m. Aug. 3, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St. presentation and meal, for members only, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
CHUCK AND FRIENDS AND MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTY, 11 a.m. July 27, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., celebrate July birthdays and listen to Chuck and Friends entertain with their lively music, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
MANICURES AND HAIRCUTS, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. first Friday of the month, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., students from Empire Beauty School will provide free manicures and haircuts the first Friday of the month on-site, for members only, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
ZUMBA GOLD, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., instructor Christa Martin, Zumba Gold takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older adult, for those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements the Zumba Fitness-Party is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, party-like atmosphere. Cost is $2 per session. For members only, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
WII GAMES, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., Franklin, fun and exercise, for members only, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
LINE DANCING, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, line dancing lessons led by Phyllis and Harold Parker, for members only. Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
HEALTHY EATING AND LIVING (HEAL) CLASS, 1 p.m. first Monday of the month, the Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., goal of this group is to share healthy recipes, healthy eating tips, and learn to prepare these dishes. Meetings are for anyone who enjoys cooking and wants to share their joy with others and learn new ways to cook and eat healthy. Call 882-4810 for more information. The cost of this class is $2 per session.
BARGERSVILLE SENIOR CENTER, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 14 W. Old South St. Bargersville, Wednesday mornings, euchre and pitch-in lunch, music, singing and pitch-in supper, welcome singers, pickers and all who enjoy fellowship, for information, Rush Reynolds, 797-5527.
COMMUNITY BINGO, 2 p.m. last Friday of the month, Hickory Creek of Franklin, 580 Lemley St., Franklin, musical entertainment, refreshments, bingo starts about 2:30 p.m., free, must RSVP two weeks in advance, 736-8214
DEVOTIONAL TIME, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., Karyl Entner will lead a devotion using an inspirational story or Bible verse, for members only, Bev Bonsett, 736-3696
COMPUTER CLASSES, 10 a.m. Mondays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., free, sign up at 882-4810
BUNKA EMBROIDERY, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursday of the month, $1, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.
MEXICAN TRAIN, 1 p.m., The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1
MAH-JONGG, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1
MOVIE MATINEE, last Wednesday of each month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 882-4810
ZUMBA, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, $5, Trafalgar Banquet Center, 107 S. Pleasant St., 878-4424
BINGO, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. Fridays, $4 at The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810
EUCHRE, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Trafalgar Banquet Center, 107 S. Pleasant St., $3, 878-4424.
10-MINUTE CHAIR MASSAGE, noon to 2 p.m. by appointment second Tuesday of each month, free, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810
HEARING AID CLEANING AND BATTERIES, 11 a.m. to noon, second Monday of each month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.
BRAIN EXERCISE, 11 a.m. Fridays (except for the last Friday of the month), Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free for members, 736-3696
BARGERSVILLE SENIOR CENTER, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 14 W. Old South St. Bargersville, music, singing and pitch-in supper, welcome singers, pickers and all who enjoy fellowship, for information 422-5358 or 840-7856
FOLK DANCING, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, $4, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.
FREE FITNESS EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION, 12:45 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., Greenwood Meadows representative will do fitness equipment instruction, sign-up in advance is required, thesocialofgreenwood.org.
SENIOR STRETCH ’N’ FLEX, 11:15 a.m. to noon, every Tuesday and the second and third Thursday in the Activity Room, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., exercise class involves sitting and using stretching bands to perform stretches, $3, thesocialofgreenwood.org
NIA, 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays, $5, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk Street, Greenwood, expressive body, mind, movement and lifestyle practice that promotes fitness and health, offers both traditional and nontraditional benefits including cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, balance, endurance and relaxation, thesocialofgreenwood.org
NINEVEH SENIOR CENTER, 3208 Rodeo Drive, Johnson County Park, next to the horse park, for those 50 and older; weekly activities: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays: euchre, cost is $1, dominoes, free; ping-pong after cards; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, bid euchre, cost is $1; 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Shanghai cards; 10 a.m. Mondays: ping-pong; second Friday of the month: pitch-in lunch at noon followed by business meeting. Info: Jon Myers 812-343-4229
CENTRAL INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGING NEIGHBORHOOD MEALS, 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, Crestwood Village South, 8811 Madison Ave., Building 6, Indianapolis, suggested donation $2, hot, nutritious meals for adults 60 and older, call for reservation 24 hours in advance, 888-7973, cicoa.org
DAILY SENIOR LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., suggested donation $2 for those age 55 and beyond, call by noon the day before for reservations, provided by Central Indiana Council on Aging and In-Home Solutions’ Meals and More program, 882-4810
NUTRITIONAL SENIOR MEALS, 11:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Fridays, Nineveh Senior Center, Schoolhouse Road and Rodeo Drive, Johnson County Park, $4.60, call two days in advance to order meal, Rose McTarsney, 346-0173
EXERCISE, 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, get moving with other active adults, 736-3696
DUPLICATE BRIDGE, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 882-4810
COFFEE TALK, 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, 736-3696
BODY BALANCE AND STRENGTH EXERCISE, 9 a.m. Mondays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., taught by personal trainer, $5, tips to gain control of your health, registration required, 882-4810
BINGO AND BRIDGE, 1 p.m. Mondays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., 50 cents per card, games with active adults, 736-3696
MUSIC, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, everyone welcome, 736-3696
HELPING HANDS MINISTRY: HOT MEALS, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Franklin Church of Christ, 3600 U.S. 31 North, free, different hot meals every week, Patty Rash, 560-1847, 535-5200, ext. 1, franklinchurch.org
Wii BOWLING, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 882-4810
EUCHRE, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $2, 882-4810
BUILDING BETTER BONES EXERCISES, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810
TRAFALGAR SENIOR CITIZENS, meetings at 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday of each month at the Sycamore Bible Church, 699 E. Park St. Bring a lunch and two or three covered prizes for bingo; 878-5475
QUILTING, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, 736-3696
COMPUTER CLASSES, 11 a.m., Tuesday and Thursdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., $12 for six one-hour lessons for members only. Bev Bonsett, 736-3696.
CONTRACT BRIDGE, 1 p.m. Thursdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 882-4810
TAI CHI, 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free for members, 736-3696
WELLNESS WARRIORS, 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, parks and recreation, 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, free for members of Franklin Active Adult Center, 736-3696
BID EUCHRE, 1 p.m. Tuesday, $0.50, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, 736-3696
BRIDGE AND OPEN CARDS, 1 p.m., Wednesday, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free, 736-3696
PINOCHLE, 1 p.m. Friday, $0.50, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free, 736-3696
JOYFUL NOISE SINGERS, 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free, 736-3696
MUSIC, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., free, everyone welcome, 736-3696
QUILTING, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., free, 736-3696
NONIMPACT AEROBICS, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810
STORYTELLING, 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., Becky Horton entertains through storytelling. Free for members, 736-3696
EUCHRE, 1 p.m., Thursday, $.50, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., 736-3696
<strong>Social groups and clubs</strong>
JOHNSON COUNTY EMT ASSOCIATION TRAINING SESSIONS, 7:30 p.m. first Monday of the month, Johnson County Emergency Operations Center, behind jail facility; sessions for anyone interested in emergency medicine or for EMTs who need in-service training hours to maintain their certification; information, Roger Gifford 317-422-5703 or Pat McDaniel 317-881-8872.
FRANKLIN LIONS CLUB, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays of each month, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, meetings are held in the second-floor meeting room on the east side of the building, for more information, contact Lion Paul Cote at 736-4707.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM, sign up 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood Moose Lodge 2079, 813 W. Smith Valley Road, buy-in, $40 and includes dinner, 881-9668
BINGO, warm-ups start at 6:30 p.m., games at 7 p.m. Mondays, Greenwood Moose Lodge 2079, 813 W. Smith Valley Road, minimum package $10, 881-9668
VINEYARD TOASTMASTERS CLUB, 7 p.m. Mondays, Perry Township Trustee Office, 4925 Shelby St., Indianapolis; new members welcome any time; website: 1109991.toastmastersclubs.org; contact Edward Barrett, 888-5176, [email protected]
GREATER GREENWOOD LIONS CLUB, 6:30 p.m. meet-and-greet, 7 p.m. meeting, meets second and fourth Tuesdays at Golden Corral, 160 Marlin Drive, Greenwood
TRIVIA SHOW, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Crowbar Restaurant Lounge, 209 S. State Road 135, Trafalgar, all are welcome to participate or watch the game.
JOHNSON COUNTY SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB, 5 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting May 5, Herring Hall at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin, all ages are welcome, dues $10 per person and $1 per session, non-members can play for $2 per session, Bruce Lucas 403-6459
MID-STATE AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, 8 a.m. third Saturday of the month, Johnson County Emergency Operations Center, basement of Johnson County jail, 1111 Hospital Road, Franklin, all interested are welcome, free. Information: 859-1023 or [email protected], blog.midstatehams.org/index.html
BINGO, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Greenwood VFW, 333 S. Washington St., $17 to $21, doors open 5:30 p.m., warm-up games 6:30 p.m., sandwich menu available until 8:30 p.m., smoke-free, 888-2488
GREATER GREENWOOD TOASTMASTERS CLUB, 6:45 a.m. Fridays, Community Hospital South Education Center, 1402 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis, public is invited, improve your public speaking skills and meet new people, information: [email protected]
SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CORVETTE CLUB, recruiting new members. You don’t have to own a Corvette to join, you just have to be a Corvette enthusiast. The group raises money for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Hubler Chevrolet on U.S. 31. Information: scincc.com
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JOHNSON COUNTY WEEKLY ADOPTION, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Humane Society Johnson County Pet Center, 3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin, cost depends on pet, hsjc.org, 535-6626, about 20 new animals each week, if interested in specific pet, contact humane society in advance
PETS ALIVE SPAY AND NEUTER TRANSPORT, first Thursday of the month at Humane Society Johnson County Pet Center, 3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin, 7:15 to 8 a.m. drop-off; next day return transport, noon to 12:30 p.m. Information: hsjc.org, 535-6626
HUMANE SOCIETY OF JOHNSON COUNTY PET FOOD PANTRY, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., first Monday of the month at the pet center, 3827 N. Graham Road, Franklin, hsjc.org, 535-6626
AVA MARIA GUILD OF ST. PAUL HERMITAGE, 12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, except for April, June and December when the meetings start at noon. No meetings in January and February, St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove, free, Linda Augenstein, 885-5098, [email protected]
GREENWOOD VFW LADIES EUCHRE, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Greenwood VFW Post 5864, 333 S. Washington St., $5, friendly game, helps ladies raise money for special projects they support, 888-2488
WOODCARVING, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays, $1, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 882-4810
THE SOCIAL OF GREENWOOD DAY TRIP, every third Wednesday of the month, for information, thesocialofgreenwood.org, 882-4810
<strong>Sports</strong>
<strong>Teens</strong>
THE COURT, 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; $5 cover charge on weekends, 7 Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar, safe, clean environment for teens offering Wi-Fi, jukebox, concessions, a dance floor, arcades and a DJ on the weekends, 765-341-0568
CENTRAL INDIANA YOUTH CHORUS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, East 10th Street United Methodist Church, 2327 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, free, ages 10 to 18, learn to sing four-part a cappella harmony, performance opportunities, ongoing registration, Janet Foster, 407-4564, [email protected], ciybc.org
DANCING WITH A PURPOSE, 3 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Freedom Center, 6240 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, free, teens meet in the cafeteria for pizza, drinks, ministry to provide a fun and safe environment, talk, dance, pray, small groups, listen to inspirational speakers and leaders, [email protected]
Wine and food
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m., last Saturday of each month, Greenwood Masonic Lodge 514, 592 N. Meridian St., $7, 437-5428
BISCUITS AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Franklin American Legion Post 205, 1200 Park Ave., Franklin, all you can eat for $3, open to the public, 738-9934
FISH FRY DINNERS, 5 to 8 p.m., fourth Thursday of the month, FFA Center, 6595 S. County Road 125W, Trafalgar, fish fry dinner with live entertainment, $13, all the profits will sponsor kids’ camp.
PORK CHOP DINNER, 5 to 8 p.m., second Thursday of the month, FFA Center, 6595 S. County Road 125W, Trafalgar, pork chop dinner with live entertainment, $15, all the profits will sponsor kids’ camp.
FISH DINNER, 6 to 8:30 p.m. second Friday of the month, Greenwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5864, 333 S. Washington St., fish, choice of two sides — baked beans, coleslaw or french fries, $10, karaoke and a 50/50 raffle, public is invited to attend and enjoy the evening, 888-2488.
GREENWOOD VFW STEAK DINNER, 6 p.m. fourth Friday of every month, Post 5864 333 S. Washington St., Greenwood, strip steak, baked potato, salad with your choice of dressing, roll and butter, $11, karaoke and a 50/50 raffle, open to the public, 888-2488.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Whiteland Masonic Lodge, 39 S. Front St., $6, all-you-can-eat which includes scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits with gravy, and pancakes plus juice, milk, and coffee. Everyone welcome to come and meet your friends and enjoy good food.
COMMUNITY MEALS, 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Road; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Morton St., Franklin; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tabernacle Christian Church, 198 N. Water St., Franklin, 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Center Grove Church, 2340 S. State Road 135, Greenwood; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mount Auburn United Methodist Church, 3100 W. Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 445 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis; 5 to 7 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays, Honey Creek United Methodist Church, 2722 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood, 6 to 8 p.m. every third Monday, Greenwood First Presbyterian Church, 102 W. Main St.; 5 to 6:30 p.m., some Mondays, Hopewell Presbyterian, 677 W. State Road 144, Franklin; for more information about participating, contact Cathy Ann Armour at [email protected]. or call her at 716-3900 or contact one of the organizations serving the meals, to see the monthly menu calendar, visit underthesonfaithcommunity.org or pick up a copy at any of the locations serving the meals.
SHEPHERD’S TABLE FREE LUNCH, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 524 N. Madison Ave., free, 881-1653
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. third Saturday of every month, First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St., free, firstbaptistgreenwood.org
