<strong>Seasonal</strong>
VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER DANCE, 6 p.m. Feb. 10, Greenwood VFW 5864, 333 S. Washington St., prime rib dinner will include baked potato, green beans, salad, roll and butter. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be by the Luke Carol Project. Tickets for this event are $20 per person. There also will be door prizes, 50/50’s, and a Bottle Toss. Valentine’s Day photos will be taken for donations. Tickets are available at the Post after 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Plan to stop by and enjoy a great meal and meet some new people in a non-smoking atmosphere with comfortable seating. If you have any questions, please call the VFW at 317-888-2488.
PARENT/CHILD VALENTINE’S DANCE, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way, featuring DJ Mama Mia Friday, tickets are $5 per couple (one adult and one child), additional person is $1; greenwood.in.gov/parks.
VICTORIAN VALENTINE WORKSHOP, noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 11, Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin, all ages are invited to create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day card. Visitors will learn about the history of Valentine’s Day, see beautiful cards from the museum collection for inspiration, and then create a holiday masterpiece to give to family or friends. The Valentines Workshop is free of charge, and all materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. johnsoncountymuseum.org or 317-346-4500.
<strong>Arts & crafts</strong>
DAVID WOLSKE: ‘LEXICOLOGY,’ LECTURE, EXHIBIT, 7 p.m., Feb. 14, Henderson Conference Room, Johnson Center for Fine Arts, Franklin College, 101 Branigin Blvd. A reception will follow the lecture. Wolske teaches typography, graphic design, letterpress printing and book arts classes and workshops across the United States. He emphysizes handset wood and metal type but also incorporates digital tools, computer software and design thinking into a manual workflow that draws heavily on the traditions of letterpress and fine art printmaking. The art department will showcase his work from Feb. 14 through March 23 at the Johnson Center for Fine Arts. Wolske received a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Marian University and a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Indiana University.
SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE FEBRUARY SHOW: ‘ATAVISM DISPLAYED: GRANDFATHER’S GIFT PERSISTS,’ month of February, Southside Art League, Inc. (SALI) Off Broadway Gallery, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood; exhibition by artist Patricia A. Good Payne; native Hoosier, resides in Indianapolis; career work includes work with commercial arts, studies at workshops lead by master artists around the country, lifetime hobby of photography stimulates compositions in water color and acrylics. Memberships include Southside Art League, Hoosier Salon, Watercolor Society of Indiana, and Central Indiana Writers Association and is an Oblate with Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Beech Grove. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday. Call to arrange for viewing by appointment at another time. Public is invited to meet Payne during an open house at SALI, 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5. Light refreshments will be served. Sales will benefit Southside Art League, Our Lady of Grace Monastery and Indiana Conference of United Methodist Women.
QUILT CONNECTION GUILD, 7 to 9 p.m., Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Start the new year with the Quilt Connection Guild! Take a look at members’ latest projects, enjoy a fashion show and snacks this month, and maybe win a door prize. The Guild meets every month and new members are always welcome.
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, 317-736-1582.
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, 317-736-4547.
ADULT BEGINNER PAINTING CLASSES, 10 a.m. Saturdays, The Studios, 550 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, $25, must call to register, 317-474-4889.
<strong>Books</strong>
TRAFALGAR LIBRARY SELECTED SHORTS READING DISCUSSION, noon-1p.m., Feb. 10, Trafalgar library, 424 N. Tower St., listen to a short story and have a brief discussion; poetry of Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes; pageafterpage.org/programs.
TRAFALGAR LIBRARY NOVELS & NOSH BOOK DISCUSSION: 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, Trafalgar library, 424 S. Tower St., upcoming dates and topics: diverse reads; pageafterpage.org/programs.
MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, 1 p.m. Feb. 6, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free discussion of “Touch & Go,” by Lisa Gardner, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us.
STOUT STORIES, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Mashcraft Brewing, free, discussion of “A Girl of the Limberlost,” by Gene Stratton-Porter; pageafterpage.org.
CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH PIZZA AND PAGES BOOK DISCUSSION FOR TEENS, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, pageafterpage.org, free, discussion of “March,” by John Lewis, 317-535-6206 for more information.
WELL RED BOOK CLUB, 6 p.m. Feb. 8, Vino Villa, 200 N Madison Ave., Greenwood, do you love two of life’s great pleasures…wine and reading? If so, the Well Red book club is for you! Join in discussing books that touch on a little bit of everything from pop culture to the literary. First meeting discussion will be of “Big Little Lies,” by Liane Moriarty. Subsequent meetings 6 p.m. second Wednesday of the month at the restaurant. If you need to borrow a copy of this month’s book, stop by the second floor desk at the library. Register in person, online, or by calling 317-885-5036. For those 21 and older. Wine and food purchases at your own discretion. Registration is required.
I HEART YA BOOK CLUB, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion of “Unhooked” by Lisa Maxwell, for teens and adults, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us.
BOOKLOVERS BOOK CLUB, 10 a.m. Feb. 16, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion of “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us.
FRANKLIN PAGE-TURNERS BOOK DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Franklin library, 401 State St., free, discussion of “The Boston Girl,” by Anita Diamant pageafterpage.org.
<strong>Church and Spiritual Programs</strong>
CHAD VARGA MOTIVATIONAL TALK, 5 p.m. Feb. 5, Who So Ever Will Community Church gym, 623 Eisenhower Drive, Edinburgh; talk will include food and a tablet giveaway and other prizes; Varga is a former professional basketball player, leadership speaker and author; Varga will also be at the church service at 10 a.m. Feb. 5.
BENEDICTINE SPIRITUALITY AND PRAYER SERIES, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 15, 22, Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. In these four sessions participants will explore the spiritual wisdom of St. Benedict for our time and place. Through prayer, presentation and discussion, these sessions will focus on practical ways to incorporate Benedictine values into everyday life. Sessions include: Balance of Work, Prayer & Leisure; Spirituality and Hospitality; Spirituality and Stewardship; Fee: $25 per session. To register, call 317-788-7581 or visitbenedictinn.org.
<strong>Classes</strong>
PURDUE EXTENSION DINING WITH DIABETES CLASSES, 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2, Purdue Extension Johnson County, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin; free class; program includes information on planning meals and snacks with delicious sand healthy recipes, cooking demonstration sand food sampling, motivation and support, ideas for being more active, an understanding of how diabetes affects overall health; call for post-deadline availability, 317-736-3724 or email [email protected].
JOB CENTER AT THE LIBRARY, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Southport library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, library presents a free service for unemployed or underemployed individuals to receive one-on-one assistance to enhance their employment skills. The session will focus on job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume development, and instruction on basic computer skills. The Job Center is made possible by the Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation and Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation, 317-275-4510.
COOKING FOR 1 OR 2 MADE EASY, 6 p.m. Feb. 14, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood; Purdue Extension program, call library to register 317-885-1330.
<strong>Dance</strong>
MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Rivers of Life Fellowship, 1962 Old Meridian St., Greenwood, $4 per lesson per person; first two lessons are free; those interested should email [email protected], or call 317-881-4719 or 317-694-4711; greenwoodmerrymixers.com; facebook.com/greenwood
merrymixers.
INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS, 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Riolo Dance Studio, 502 N. Capitol Ave. (second floor), Indianapolis; $10 to $15, no partner needed; advanced American style smooth and rhythm group classes; riolodance.com, 317-490-6739.
BALLROOM DANCES, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Riolo Dance Studio, 502 N. Capitol Ave. (second floor), Indianapolis, $10-$12, lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., all skill levels and abilities welcome; no partner needed; refreshments available; riolodance.com.
<strong>Family Programs</strong>
100TH CELEBRATION, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood library is turning 100! Join in celebrating 100 years of GPL with guest speakers, snacks, and a few surprises! All are welcome.
FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL: ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK,’ 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Disney’s remake of “The Jungle Book;” after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, Bagheera, and free spirited bear, Baloo. 106 min | Rated PG; greenwoodlibrary.us.
<strong>Fundraisers and Galas</strong>
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SOUTH AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 6 and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Community Hospital South, 1402 E. County Line Road, in the Education Center Conference Rooms 3 and 4. Jewelry sale: rings, necklaces, earrings, silver spoon jewelry, natural gemstones, faceted Swarovski crystals, antique stones and handbags, cash, checks, credit cards and payroll deducts will be accepted. Public is invited.
<strong>Gardening</strong>
JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB: INDIANA AUTHOR JEFFREY BELTH: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Purdue Extension office, 484 N. Morton St., Franklin; author will present on Indiana butterflies. Belth was a featured speaker at the ‘16 JCGC Garden Celebration event and returns to highlight the many butterflies that can be found in Indiana. Belth will have his book available for sale.
MASTER GARDENER CLASSES, through March 28, Purdue Extension Johnson County, 484 N. Morton St. on the fairgrounds in Franklin. Cost is $125 per person and includes all class-related handouts and materials. Call for availability: 317-736-3724.
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, 317-346-7316.
<strong>Health and fitness</strong>
LUNCH, HIKE AND SWIM 11 a.m. Feb. 8, meet at the Methodist Home Clubhouse, 565 Robin Road, Franklin; hike to Franklin College and enjoy buffet lunch, then hike back to the clubhouse for a refreshing swim in the heated pool. Hike is 5-miles. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit. indyhik.org.
GREENWOOD PARK MALL HIKE, 8 a.m. Saturdays in February and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in February and March, sign in at the mall food court for a self-guided hike. Take as many one- mile laps as you want; indyhike.org.
GREENWOOD NIGHTS 6 p.m. Tuesdays in January, meet in parking lot on corner of Main Street and Madison Avenue, 5-mile guided hike, indyhike.org.
SOUTHPORT PARK HIKE, 9:15 a.m. Wednesdays in February and March, meet at 6901 Derbyshire Road behind the Southport Police Station for an 8-mile hike; indyhike.org.
WEIGHT WATCHERS MEETINGS, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Hornet Park Community Center, 5245 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove, 317-803-9086.
F.I.T. FORCE 3 DANCE FITNESS, 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, The Gear, 230 Commerce Drive, Franklin, $5 suggested donation, dance fitness classes, encouraging women to find Freedom In Truth for their mind, body and spirit, fitforce3.com, [email protected].
ZUMBA, 7 p.m. Fridays, Amity Baptist Church, 3597 S. U.S. 31, Franklin, $1 for kids up to fifth-grade age, $3 for adults, $5 for family of four with $1 for each extra person; 317-738-2736.
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: 317-736-3689; franklinparks.org.
<strong>History</strong>
DESTINATION INDIANA, Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis; facilitated, interactive exhibits that use digital technology, touch screens and immersive displays of historic images and documents to explore and understand the story of Indiana using photographs and other archival materials such as broadsides, manuscripts, maps, printed items and sheet music. Destination Indiana features eight “drive yourself” time-travel stations that can each hold as many as six guests. The space also includes a large-group experience that offers access to nine journeys on its 22.5-foot by 7.5-foot screen, which features twice the resolution of a 1080i high-definition television set. Each station includes at least one journey for each of Indiana’s 92 counties, as well as “Indiana Stories” on subject matters such as African-American Hoosiers, the Civil War, the Ohio River, mapping the state, social justice and reform, rail transportation, agriculture and more are also explored.
<strong>Kids</strong>
FULL STEAM AHEAD: WINTER GAME DAY, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Grades K-5: Take the Winter Game challenge! Registration is required: greenwoodlibrary.us.
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 0 to 5 and their caregivers, pretend play, sing-a-longs, gallery art hunts and hands-on art activities, to register call 317-923-1331, 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, 317-275-4510.
WONDERFUL ONES STORY TIME, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 317-885-1330, pageafterpage.org.
<strong>Lectures</strong>
CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES, 6 p.m. Feb. 8, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., join Johnson County Special Services as they explain important milestones in your child’s development and offer constructive suggestions. Childcare may be available in the adjacent room for those children 2-10 yrs. Registration is required: greenwood
library.org.
MAURA J. CULLEN: ‘DUMB THINGS WELL-INTENDED PEOPLE SAY,’ 7 p.m. Feb. 23, Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center, Franklin College, 101 Branigin Blvd., “Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say: 10 Skills to Increase Your Diversity Competence” as a part of the Black History Month event. Cullen is widely considered one of the nation’s foremost authorities on diversity issues on college campuses today. She will discuss statements people often make in an effort to be supportive or complimentary but are actually problematic. Meant as joining statements, these remarks often have the opposite effect and end up creating a larger divide. Participants will gain knowledge of communication traps, how to avoid them and what tools to use in their place.
<strong>Movies & Theater</strong>
FILM SERIES UNVEILING AND FUNDRAISING PARTY, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, Have you ever wanted to sponsor a movie? A cartoon maybe? Get your business or family’s name in front of thousands of Artcraft guests? The annual sponsorship party is how that happens. Food, a few drinks, and unveil the next film series. Everything that has a sponsorship available is placed up for bidding that night; open buffet/beer/wine; $10; RSVP today by calling 317-736-6823.
‘THE AFRICAN QUEEN,’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, 1951, PG, an unlikely love story leads to World War I era heroics, Katharine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, $3 to $5, includes a cartoon, historicartcrafttheatre.org.
‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE,’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, 1987, PG, swashbuckling classic comedy adventure, Cary Elwes, Robin WRight and Mandy Patinkin, $3 to $5, includes a cartoon, historicartcrafttheatre.org.
<strong>Museums</strong>
‘JACCO OLIVER: LIQUID PAINTING, LIQUID TIME,’ through Feb. 12, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, exhibits feature colorful paintings transformed into video animations, artist creates enthralling pieces that merge traditional painting techniques with photography and video animation. The pieces present a variety of subjects, from intimate scenes of daily life to captivating landscapes and abstract visions.; admission is included with general admission and free for IMA members; imamuseum.org.
‘A GENTLEMAN COLLECTOR FROM INDIANA: PORTRAITS FROM THE COLLECTION OF BOOTH TARKINGTON, through Feb. 26, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, admission included in general admission and free for IMA members; 2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the death of Hoosier native and dedicated art collector, Booth Tarkington. This exhibition of portraits highlights Tarkington’s interest in the human face, a subject he wrote about extensively. The show will also feature the writer’s commentary on his collection as found in his correspondence with artists, dealers and art historians.
<strong>Music</strong>
BLUE RIVER BAND, 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Artcraft Theater, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, annual event conducted by the Franklin Elks 1818 benefiting the Mike Duncan Memorial Scholarship Fund, $10 admission, beer and wine available for sale, 21 and older only; historicartcrafttheatre.org.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHAMBER CONCERTS, 7 p.m. April 11, Custer Theatre in Old Main, concerts will showcase Franklin College students enrolled in voice or music classes. They will perform an array of music from Broadway and contemporary favorites, to classical and romantic art songs.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHORAL CONCERTS, 7 p.m. May 5 and 2 p.m. May 6, Custer Theatre in Old Main. The choral concerts will feature all three college choirs: The FC Singers, the Women’s Chorus and the Men’s Chorus.
FRANKLIN COLLEGE INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS, 7 p.m. May 9, Custer Theatre in Old Main, showcase of Franklin College students who participate in the FC String Ensemble and the FC Wind Ensemble.
CHORDLIGHTERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin, men who like to sing and who are interested in the group should come to a rehearsal, call 882-5187 or visit chordlighters.org for more information.
<strong>Seniors</strong>
FITNESS CLASSES, through Feb. 17, Carole’s Fitness, 5661 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, fitness classes for people over age 50, beginner and intermediate, $40 for six classes, advanced classes, $45 for six classes. Registration deadline, Jan. 4. For information, call 317-788-8377 or email [email protected].
MY PLATE, every second Monday, Matthew Hunt from the Purdue Extension, will be presenting the Small Steps curriculum. A recipe or snack is prepared for each lesson and those present will be offered the opportunity to sample it. Each participant will receive an incentive gift from Purdue Extension following the presentation. For members only. Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E Adams St., Bev Bonsett, 317-736-3696.
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, 317-736-3696.
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, 317-736-3696.
<strong>Social and support groups and clubs</strong>
HISTORY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, 6 p.m. Feb. 10, meet at Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin, start at museum for historical overview of World War I era, plus snacks, group will then walk down the street to the Artcraft Theater for a viewing of the film “The African Queen.” The event is free, and HYPstory will cover the cost of your admission. Please sign up by Feb. 8. Information: johnsoncountymuseum.org or 317-346-4500.
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: WHEN YOUR CHILD IS NEWLY DIAGNOSED, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, Earlywood Education Center, 500 Earlywood Drive, Franklin, Marci Wheeler from the Indiana Resource Center for Autism will present information on the next steps for those recently diagnosed with autism. Special meeting is co-sponsored by Special Services Johnson County and the Johnson County Autism Support Group. Staff from Johnson County Public Libraries will be on site to provide a story time. Contact Kris Baker [email protected] or 317-738-5459 for more info and RSVP.
AMERICAN LEGION KARAOKE, 7 p.m. alternating Saturdays in January and February, Feb. 11, 25, Legion Post 252, 334 U.S. 31 South, Greenwood, 317-881-1752.
DOLLAR HOT DOGS, noon to 5 p.m. every day, Greenwood American Legion Post 252, 234 S. U.S. 31, 317-881-1752.
AMERICARE HOSPICE WINTER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 27, Franklin First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Madison St., Franklin. Our Winter group will be an afternoon group to get everyone home before dark. Please call Americare at 317-736-0055 to reserve your spot. The group is free, but organizers need to know how many are coming. Ask for Joanna Morse, bereavement coordinator.
<strong>Sports</strong>
BAXTER YMCA REGISTERING FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES, season runs through March 11. Practices take place one evening each week and games take place on Saturdays. Prices vary because the Y offers a sliding fee scale based on household income. In YMCA Youth Sports, there are no tryouts and no one gets cut from the teams. Everyone who registers is assigned to a team and all players have the opportunity for equal playing time in games, all players participate throughout practices and games. For additional information contact Ashley Chitwood, Youth & Adult Sports Director, at [email protected]. Register online at
indymca.org/baxter.
<strong>Teens</strong>
TEEN CHEF: BREAKFAST FOR DINNER, 6 p.m. Feb. 9, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Calling all teen foodies! All teens are invited to join a fun, tasty evening food program. Learn how to make breakfast for dinner quick and safe meals that everyone can make. Registration is required: greenwoodlibrary.us.
NIGHT TO SHINE PROM, Feb. 10, Mount Pleasant Christian Church, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, event for kids with special needs 14 and up; dancing, food, entertainment, free limo rides and more: mpcc.info/night-to-shine-2017.
DIFFERENT LIKE ME CLUB, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., tweens and teens that are high functioning on the Autism spectrum or have a disability and want to play games and have fun; RSVP.
<strong>Wine and food</strong>
AMERICAN LEGION FRANKLIN POST 205 FRIDAY DINNERS, American Legion Franklin Post 205, 1200 Park Ave., Feb. 3, beef Manhattan; Feb. 10 seafood platter; Feb. 17, ribs; Feb. 24, fried chicken. Information: 317-738-9934.
CABIN FEVER FRIDAYS AT THE SYCAMORE AT MALLOW RUN, 7 to 10 p.m., Sycamore at Mallow Run is located at 7070 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, music by Toy Factory, food truck eats and your favorite beer, wine and cocktails from the bar; 21 and over only; $10 cover at the door. Food available to purchase from Johnson’s BBQ & Brozinni Pizzeria. mallowrun.com.
WINTER WARM UP WEEKEND: ZESTY CHICKEN TORTILLA, open noon to 6 p.m. music 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5, Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W Whiteland Road, Bargersville, enjoy satisfying soups, freshly-baked breads, and scrumptious desserts, all paired with your favorite Mallow Run wines and live local music; free admission. Complimentary wine tasting. Soup meals, desserts and wine by the glass or bottle available for purchase. Saturday music: The Retro Brothers; Sunday music: the Sax Guy; mallowrun.com.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m., last Saturday of each month, Greenwood Masonic Lodge 514, 592 N. Meridian St., $7, 317-437-5428.
