Free Time – January 18

<strong>Arts &amp; crafts</strong>

SOUTHSIDE ART LEAGUE JANUARY SHOW, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturdays, through Jan. 31, 299 E. Broadway St., Greenwood. An open house is 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12. Free. This show will showcase the many different media and styles of SALI Instructors Ron Mack, Donna Shortt, Lisa Guckelberg, and Beverly S. Mathis. Most of the artworks will be for sale. All four artists are consistent award winners in local and national exhibits, are represented by various Indiana galleries, and have countless years of combined teaching experience.

DIY: MOVIE TICKET MEMENTO BOX, 6 p.m. Jan. 23, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. All supplies will be provided to make a wall hanging to collect all of past and future tickets. Space is limited, registration is required.

DIY:WINE TOTE BAG, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Use fabric markers, paint, stencils, and more to make a one of a kind bag. All supplies provided. Space is limited, registration required.

<strong>Books and Literary events</strong>

GREAT CHARACTER ACTORS OF INDIANA, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Learn about character actors from the Hoosier state. Local journalist and historian Dan O’Brien will take you down memory lane during his presentation on Hoosiers who made it to the big screen.

USED BOOK SALE, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 19 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20, Franklin library, 401 State St. Used books, CDs and DVDS will be available for purchase.

SHERLOCK NIGHT, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Figure out clues for an escape room, try your hand at some logic puzzles, and enjoy watching the movie Sherlock Holmes. Ages 18 and over please for this interactive after-hours event.

BOOK CHAT, books and brews, 6 p.m. Feb. 20, Brickhouse Coffee, 100 Byrd Way, Greenwood. Greenwood library librarians will fill you in on new titles added to the liberary’s collection and exciting selections that should be on your reading radar in 2018. Drink purchases covered by the library.

<strong>Church and Spiritual Programs</strong>

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE DINNER AND TALENT SHOW, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive, Franklin.

<strong>Classes</strong>

ADVANCED WORD, 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Learn how to insert images from a variety of sources. We will make labels and format tables. Prerequisites: basic Word or similar experience.

SELF DEFENSE CLASS, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Learn how to defend yourself from local martial arts expert and owner of Pilsung ATA Martial Arts, Rose Myers. Please be aware that this program will involve mature discussion about difficult topics such as bullying and sexual assault. Registration required. For grades 6 to 12.

EXCEL 3, linking, pivot tables, vlookup and macros, 1 p.m. Jan. 23, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St.This class builds on the knowledge of Excel 1 and 2 by linking spreadsheets, creating PivotTables, and utilizing vlookup. We’ll also tinker with macros. Students must have taken Excel 2 or have equivalent knowledge.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING part 1: my plate, 6 p.m. Jan. 23, Clark-Pleasant library, 530 Tracy Road, New Whiteland. Nutrition education expert, Andrea Hess will share easy tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Participants will explore MyPlate and learn how to make the best choices of foods from each of the food groups.

SLAYING THE DEBT DRAGON, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Franklin library, 401 State St. Author Cherie Lowe will present and share how her family paid off $127,000 in debt and help you launch a debt free journey.

MEAL PLANNING 101, 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St. Author Cherie Lowe will share tips on meal planning on a budget.

BUDGET BASICS, 6 p.m. Feb. 1, Clark-Pleasant library, 53 Tracy Road, New Whiteland. Author Cherie Lowe will help you begin a budget and help you find budget tools that fit your lifestyle.

MEAL PLANNING 101, 6 p.m. Jan. 30, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St. Author Cherie Lowe will share tips on meal planning on a budget.

MINI COUPON COURSE, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood. Author Cherie Lowe will help you develop an organizational strategy for couponing.

HOW TO CUT THE CABLE CORD, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Cable goers will be walked through options for replacing cable or satellite, discuss the cost of each option, and explain what you’ll be gaining and what you’ll be giving up with each option.

COLLEGE PLANNING WORKSHOP, 6 p.m. Feb. 8, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Teens and adults are welcome to attend to learn about scholarships, loans, FAFSA.

TIPS FOR HEALTHY EATING, label ease, 6 p.m. Feb. 13, Clark-Pleasant library, 530 Tracy Road, New Whiteland. Nutrition education expert, Andrea Hess will share easy tips for achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Participants will learn an easy method for reading labels and determining if the food is a healthy option. Bring labels from home.

<strong>Dance</strong>

BALLROOM DANCING 101, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Join a professional dance instructor from Arthur Murray Dance Centers who will teach dancing basics. Registration encouraged. For grades 6 to 12.

<strong>Fundraisers and Galas</strong>

HARLEM WIZARDS, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Whiteland Community High School, 300 E. Main St. Tickets range from $8 to $25.Fundraiser for the Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation.

<strong>Games and hobbies</strong>

INDY SOUTH TRAIN SHOW, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27, 5152 Hornet Ave., Beech Grove. $4.

COIN APPRAISAL DAY, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 7, MainSource Bank, 136 E Harriman, Bargersville. Free. A staff member will be on site to do appraisals of coin collections and rare paper bills.

<strong>Gardening</strong>

CULTIVATING GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 7031 S. East St., Indianapolis. Sue Hoyt will present about starting seeds and heirloom seeds. Information: 317- 345-8001.

MASTER GARDENER CLASS, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 9 through March 27, $125 per person, which includes all class-related handouts and materials. Learn from horticulture and Purdue Extension experts about plants, soils, lawn care, weed control and plant problems. For registration information, contact Purdue Extension Johnson County at 317-736-3724.

SPRING LAWN CARE CLASS, 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 15, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., Greenwood Register online at greenwoodlibrary.us or call 317-885-5036. No registration fee, registration is encouraged, handouts available. Topics to be covered are best mowing techniques, proper timing for pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide, broadleaf weed control, aeration and establishing a fertilizing schedule.

SPRING LAWN CARE CLASS, 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 22, Community Hospital South, 1402 E. County Line Road, Indianapolis. Register by calling 800-777-7775 No registration fee, registration is encouraged, handouts available. Topics to be covered are best mowing techniques, proper timing for pre-emergent crabgrass herbicide, broadleaf weed control, aeration and establishing a fertilizing schedule.

<strong>Health and fitness, support</strong>

INDIANAPOLIS HIKING CLUB, Greenwood Park mall hike, 8 a.m. Saturdays in December and January, 1251 U.S. 31 North, Sign in at the food court for this self guided hike. Take as many one mile laps as you want.

FRANKLIN RUNNING GROUP, 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Franklin Parks and Recreation parking lot, 396 Branigin Blvd., route is 3 miles out and back alternating directions on the paved trail. First Tuesday of the month is “Fast Mile Night” — Run will start with a time first mile followed by the regular training run (starts Oct. 3). Last Tuesday of the month is social night and dinner follows the training run (starts Sept. 26). More info at www.energy2action.com. Sign up for email notices at www.energy2action.com Questions? Call Gretchen at 317-604-8002 or email gretchen@energy 2action.com.

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].

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.

PARKINSON’S EXERCISE CLASS, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturdays, Mount Pleasant Church Community Life Center, 381 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, “The Climb” exercise program is sponsored by Indiana Parkinson Foundation uses different forms to exercise and physical therapy to improve the daily lives of people with Parkinson’s. Contact Wellness Coordinator Penny Clayton at [email protected] or call 317-881-6778 ext. 238. A Caregiver Support Group is held the second Saturday of the month during class.

BEGINNER YOGA CLASSES, 4:30 and 5:45 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Franciscan Education &amp; Fitness Center, 421 N. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, (between Sam’s Club and Walmart) $10 per class or $50 monthly unlimited, JoAnn Turner, 317-528-7719.

FUN TIME YOGA FOR KIDS, now booking private and groups of 5 or more, 7 Cedars Yoga, 1064 S. Morgantown Road, Morgantown, 317-374-6795, [email protected].

YOGA BASICS LEVEL 1, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Monday and Thursdays, 7 Cedars Yoga, 1064 S. Morgantown Road, Morgantown. [email protected].

“INSANITY” WORKOUT CLASS, 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood Community Center, 100 Surina Way, four-class session fee: $16 for members, $20 for residents, $24 for nonresidents, high-intensity cardio workout, drop in fee: $7, 317-881-8527.

MONDAY MILERS WALKING CLUB, 8:30 a.m. every other Monday, Johnson County Park, 2949 E. North St., Edinburgh (north of Camp Atterbury) for directions, visit jcpark.org, walk at least one mile long and up to one hour, rain or shine, meet at the park office, free, club to promote fitness and friendship. Open to all ages. No pets. For more information, call 812-526-6809 or email [email protected].

TAI CHI CLASS, 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, First Baptist Church basement, 201 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, free, 317-736-6753.

MEDITATION HIKES, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 N. Michigan Road, free, meet at Efroymson Family Entrance Pavilion, facilitated by Global Peace Initiatives, hikes occur regardless of the weather, global peaceinitiatives.net.

PRENATAL YOGA, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Evolutions@Yoga, 2801 Fairview Place, Suite 1, Greenwood, check website for fee information, evolutionsyoga.com, Terrie Purdy, 317-881-9642.

<strong>History</strong>

HISTORY ROUNDTABLE, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Focuses on the Progressive Era. Discuss a new topic each month and come ready to summarize a non-fiction book, a documentary or a podcast relating to the main topic.

HISTORY ROUNDTABLE, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Focuses on Chinese history. Discuss a new topic each month and come ready to summarize a non-fiction book, a documentary or a podcast relating to the main topic.

<strong>Movies &amp; Theater</strong>

“HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 20, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE,” family movie night, 5 p.m. Feb. 15, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Free. Events also include a craft and puppet theater.

“SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 and 24, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“PRETTY IN PINK,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“ANATOMY OF A MURDER,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 16 and 17 Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“THE NEVERENDING STORY,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. March. 23 and 24, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

<strong>Kids</strong>

SNOW DAY, 4 p.m. Jan. 18, Trafalgar library, 424 S. Tower St. Read “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats and play in the snow inside the library. Register at pageafterpage.org.

MARBLE ROLLER COASTERS, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Trafalgar library, 424 S. Tower St. Build a roller coaster and send a marble on the ride. Register at pageafterpage.org.

HOMESCHOOL VALENTINE’S PARTY, noon Feb. 14, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Games, activities, and a movie playing. Registration encouraged.

CRAFTY KIDS CLUB, 4 to 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays of the month, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, crafts, 317-878-9560, 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, 317-881-9642.

WE-FIT WEDNESDAY SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP, 6:30 to 8 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Franklin Christian Fellowship Church, 2800 N. Graham Road, Franklin, free, for special needs children, families, have fun, network, sing, do crafts, share about Jesus, Patty Kinney, 317-850-3864, wefitspecial [email protected], franklincf.com.

PAWS AND READ, 6 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Read with a our dog volunteers from Paws &amp; Think. Please call 317-885-5035 to register for a reading time.

HOME-SCHOOL CLUB, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, read, art, writing, [email protected], pageafterpage.org.

CENTRAL INDIANA YOUTH CHORUS CHORAL INSTRUCTION, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, East 10th St. United Methodist Church, 2327 E. 10th St., Indianapolis; activity for boys and girls age 10 to 18 who like to sing and learn to sing four-part a cappella harmony; ongoing registration; reading music not required; contact; [email protected]; ciybc.org.

<strong>Museums</strong>

BEYOND SPACESHIP EARTH, Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., immersive exhibit tells dynamic story of space exploration from NASA’s Project Mercury program, which sent the first Americans into space, to the International Space Station. Families can see astronaut artifacts, learn space-travel history and immerse themselves in the life of an astronaut. International Space Station Exhibit: Discover how astronauts perform scientific experiments in space; view real video of an astronaut’s day-to-day life in space; try on space gear, and try out interactive space-task activities. Indiana Astronaut Wall of Fame: learn about the Hoosiers who’ve made astronomical impact; view space artifacts and images from the Purdue University Archives; explore the database of Indiana astronauts. Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater: see the Liberty Bell 7, the capsule behind America’s second manned space flight; experience Gus Grissom’s story in the a dynamic sound and light show Flight of the Liberty Bell 7; admission and complete information: childrensmuseum.org.

ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Star Studio Classroom, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis, free drop-in visitor art making available; work with a teaching artist and make your own piece of art inspired by the exhibitions and ideas on display at the museum, projects designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and levels of experience.

<strong>Reunions</strong>

INDIAN CREEK CLASS OF 1968, 6 p.m. April 14, Indiana FFA Leadership Center, 6595 S. County Road 125W., Trafalgar. $30. RSVP to:[email protected] or 317-752-9592; [email protected] or 317-753-2209.

<strong>Seniors</strong>

ROCK STEADY BOXING, Tuesdays 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays noon to 1:30 p.m., 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fridays 1 to 2:30 p.m., Saturdays 9:15 to 10:45 a.m., The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., enables people with Parkinson’s disease to fight their disease by providing non-contact boxing-style fitness programs that improve their quality of life, sense of efficiency and self-worth. To set up an assessment to see whether you should join the program, call The Social at 317-882-4810.

EXERCISE CLASSES, 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays — Exercise Circle; 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays — Tai Chi; 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays — chair yoga, Franklin Active Adult Center, 150 E. Adams St., call 317-736-3696 for further information.

JOYFUL NOISE SINGERS, 10:45 a.m. Mondays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., Do you like to sing? Join the Joyful Noise singers for oldies, classics, hymns, and more. Call 317-736-3696 for further information.

LINE DANCING, 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Franklin Active Adult Center, 160 E. Adams St., call 317-736-3696 for further information.

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 3882-4810 for more information. The cost of this class is $2 per session.

BARGERSVILLE SENIOR CENTER, 5 to 8 p.m Tuesdays, 14 W. Old South St. Bargersville, meal, guitar-picking and singing and karaoke. Information: 317-797-5527.

COMPUTER CLASSES, 10 a.m. Mondays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., free, sign up at 317-882-4810.

MOVIE MATINEE, last Wednesday of the month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 317-882-4810.

10-MINUTE CHAIR MASSAGE, noon to 2 p.m. by appointment second Tuesday of the month, free, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 317-882-4810.

HEARING AID CLEANING AND BATTERIES, 11 a.m. to noon, second Monday of the month, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St.

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.

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, 317-346-0173.

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, 317-882-4810.

Wii BOWLING, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., $1, 317-882-4810.

BUILDING BETTER BONES EXERCISES, 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 317-882-4810.

TRAFALGAR SENIOR CITIZENS, meetings at 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday of the month at the Sycamore Bible Church, 699 E. Park St. Bring a lunch and two or three covered prizes for bingo; 317-878-5475.

NONIMPACT AEROBICS, 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., 317-882-4810.

<strong>Social groups &amp; 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.

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, 317-881-9668.

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, 317-881-9668.

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, [email protected].

GREATER GREENWOOD LIONS CLUB, 6:30 p.m. meet-and-greet, 7 p.m. meeting, meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Golden Corral, 160 Marlin Drive, Greenwood.

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, 317-888-2488.

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].

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, 317-535-6626.

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, 317-535-6626.

<strong>Teens</strong>

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, 5 p.m. Jan. 26, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Play and learn the table top-rile playing game. Pizza will be provided. Registration and permission slip required. Visit TeenHQ to register. For grades 6 to 12.

HATTER’S BALL, 5 p.m. Feb. 16, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St. Tim Burton-themed Murder Mystery event for teens. Be sure to stop by the library to pick up your character packet and a permission slip. Registration is required. Costumes are encouraged.

<strong>Wine and food</strong>

CHILI COOK OFF, Perry Township Kiwanis Club, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m Feb. 2, Center United Methodist Church, 5445 Bluff Road, Indianapolis. Adult meals will be $8 and include chili, cornbread, dessert and beverage. Meals for kids will be $4 and include hot dogs, chips, dessert and beverage. All major credit cards will be accepted. The fundraiser is one of several events sponsored by Kiwanis to support of various community organizations.

CARRIE CLAYBURN MEMORIAL DINNER, 5 p.m.Feb. 9, Indian Creek High School, 803 Indian Meadows Drive, Trafalgar. Free. Goodwill offering will go toward scholarship in Clayburn’s name.

AMERICAN LEGION BISCUITS AND GRAVY BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. first Saturday of the month, Franklin American Legion Post 205, 1200 Park Ave. All you can eat for $3. Open to the public. 317-738-9934 Dave Rook, Russ Wilkerson.

FFA PORK CHOP DINNERS, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday of the month, FFA Leadership Center, 6595 S. 125 W, Trafalgar, entrée, three sides, dessert and drinks for $15. Reservations should be made with Chris Nix at 317-878-4570 and are accepted until 4 p.m. each third Tuesday of the month.

SHEPHERD’S TABLE FREE LUNCH, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 524 N. Madison Ave., free, 317-881-1653

COMMUNITY MEAL, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Greenwood Christian Church, 2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood.