Free Time – January 25

<strong>Seasonal</strong>

VALENTINE’S WORKSHOP, noon Feb. 10, Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin. Free. Visitors will learn about the history of Valentine’s Day, see historic valentines for inspiration, and then create a holiday masterpiece to give to family or friends.

<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: 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.

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.

NIMBLE THIMBLES QUILT CLUB, first Friday of each 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

ART CLASSES, 9 a.m., 2 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.

FIBER ARTS GUILD, 6 to 9 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, 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 Tuesday of each month, Starstruck Cat Studio, 3130 Meridian Parke Drive, Suite H, Greenwood, free, bring a current traditional rug hooking project, join other rug hookers, starstruckcat studio.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, 317-889-9665, starstruckcatstudio.com

WOODCARVERS, 6 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays, The Social of Greenwood, 550 Polk St., join other seniors, 317-882-4810

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, 317-889-9665, 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.

<strong>Books &amp; Literary events</strong>

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 older 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 library’s collection and exciting selections that should be on your reading radar in 2018. Drink purchases covered by the library.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB, 1 p.m. first Monday of each month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us

PRIMETIME BOOK CLUB, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion, registration, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us/primetime.asp

FRANKLIN PAGE-TURNERS BOOK DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m. third Monday of each month, Franklin library, 401 State St., free, pageafterpage.org

I HEART YA BOOK CLUB, 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion of young adult books, for teens and adults, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us

FOURTH WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB, 5:30 p.m. fourth Wednesday of each month, Prince of Peace United Christian Church, 3050 Smokey Row Road, Bargersville, all are welcome, free, 317-535-7712 or info@uccprince ofpeace.com.

BOOKLOVERS BOOK CLUB, 10 a.m. third Thursday of each month, Greenwood library, 310 S. Meridian St., free, discussion, 317-881-1953, greenwoodlibrary.us

WHITE RIVER BOOK DISCUSSION, 1:30 p.m. last Wednesday of each month, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, pageafterpage.org

STOUT STORIES, 6:30 p.m. first Monday of each month, location is a different pub or brewery in the area, free, patrons 21 and older only, pageafterpage.org

MONDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB, 7 p.m., Third Monday of each month, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, 317-885-1330, pageafterpage.org

LISA SIMPSON BOOK CLUB, 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month, Clark Pleasant Library, 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland, pagefterpage.org, 317-535-6206

WELL RED BOOK CLUB, 6 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Vino Villa, free, discussion of wide variety of books; patrons 21 and older only, 317-885-5036, greenwoodlibrary.us.

MILITARY READS, Franklin library, 401 State St., Are you a reader of military nonfiction and the occasional military fiction book? If so, your orders are to attend this book discussion. Books will be available at the reference desk; pageafterpage.org

TRAFALGAR NOVELS AND NOSH, 6 p.m., Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., call 317-878-9560 for more information.

<strong>Classes</strong>

SLAYING THE DEBT DRAGON, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Franklin library, 401 State St. Author Cherie Lowe will present and share how here 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 will help find a budget tool that fits your lifestyle.

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.

JOHNSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE ONLINE COURSES, Patrons can access thousands of online courses in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, web design, business, marketing and more at no cost. The Lynda.com video library offers users a chance to grow skills in graphic design, computer programming, photography and video. Software includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Google Apps, iMovie and Final Cut Pro. Visit pageafterpage.org/lynda to log in and create a Lynda.com account.

<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.

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 greenwood [email protected], or call 317-881-4719 or 317-694-4711; greenwoodmerry mixers.com; facebook.com/greenwood merrymixers

BALLROOM DANCES, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Riolo Dance Studio, 502 N. Capitol Ave. (second floor), Indianapolis, $10 to $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>Fundraisers &amp; 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.

USO GOLF OUTING, Noon May 11, Otter Creek Golf Course, 11522 E, County Road, 50 N. Columbus. $125. The outing includes a day of golf and food. The day will include silent auction items and awards for the first, second, and third place teams. Awards will be given for the longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. Funds benefit the USO of Indiana.

<strong>Games &amp; hobbies</strong>

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

QUILT CONNECTION GUILD, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave., Greenwood. Improve your quilting skills with a variety of demonstrations by our members. Topics include Thangles, quilt-as-you-go, quilting feather designs, labels, and specialty rulers. Guests and new members are always welcome.

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>

JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, Purdue Extension office, 484 N. Morton St. Free. Carol Michel will present on garden tools and hoes. She is an author, blogger, humorist and master gardener.

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.

JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. March 12, Purdue Extension office,484 N. Morton St. Free. Rick and Ellen Paris will present “Lifelong Skills in Growing Gardens — A Garden Adventure.”

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.

JOHNSON COUNTY GARDEN CLUB, 6:30 p.m. April 9, Purdue Extension office,484 N. Morton St. Free. Greg Marlett will present “The Garden Trailer and Gardening the Hard Way.”

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.

<strong>Health &amp; fitness, support</strong>

PET HIKE, 2 p.m. Feb. 12, Methodist Home Clubhouse, 565 Robin Road, Franklin. Through the Indianapolis Hiking Club.

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.

WESTSIDE PARK HIKE, 8:30 a.m. every Saturday in March. This eight mile hike will meet at Westside Park off Main Street in Greenwood. Through the Indianapolis Hiking Club.

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

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

CHRISTIAN YOGA, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays; 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Mount Pleasant Christian Church Community Life Center, 407 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood, $3, 317-881-6727.

WEDNESDAY WALKERS, 8:30 a.m. every other Wednesday from April to October, Johnson County Park, 2949 E. North St., Edinburgh (north of Camp Atterbury) for directions, visit jocoparks.co. Open to all ages. No pets. For more information, call 812-526-6809 or email [email protected] son.in.us.

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>Kids</strong>

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

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 5 and younger 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

TERRIFIC TWOS STORY TIME, 10:15 and 11 a.m. Tuesdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, 317-885-1330, pageafterpage.org

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, greenwood library.us.

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

STORY TIME AT STARBUCKS, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Starbucks, 2279 N. Morton St., Franklin, free, ages 3 to 6, must be accompanied by an adult. Contact for reservations Mary Beth Spitz, mspitz7@ comcast.net

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

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, White River library, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, free, ages 3 to 5, registration, 317-535-6206, page afterpage.org

TODDLER TALES, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, ages 2 to 4, pageafterpage.org

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

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, ages 3 to 5, registration, pageafter page.org

STORY TIMES TO GO, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Trafalgar library, 424 Tower St., free, ages 2 to 4, pageafterpage.org

BABY STORY TIME, 2 p.m. Thursdays, Southport library, 2630 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, free, babies up to 23 months and an adult, active program with stories, songs, fun to develop a love of books, 317-275-4510

CENTRAL INDIANA YOUTH CHORUS CHORAL INSTRUCTION, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays year-round, 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>Movies &amp; Theater</strong>

STORYTELLER SERIES, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Johnson County Museum of History, 135 N. Main St., Franklin. Free. Ophelia Wellington, the founder and executive director of Freetown Village, will discuss the history of African-American life in Indiana.

“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.

“ALL ABOUT EVE,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 6 and 7, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“NAPOLEON DYNAMITE,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 14, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

CARTOONS FOR CANS, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 21, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin. Admission is a canned good item.

“CADDYSHACK,” 7:30 p.m. April 21, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

“THE IRON GIANT,” 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 27 and 28, Artcraft Theatre, 57 N. Main St., Franklin.

<strong>Music</strong>

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 317-882-5187 or visit chordlighters.org/ for more information.

<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>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.

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, 317-407-4564, [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]

<strong>Wine &amp; 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, 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. every 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 Tuesdays 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.

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

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.

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

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. third Saturday of every month, First Baptist Church of Greenwood, 99 W. Main St., free, firstbaptistgreenwood.org

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

COMMUNITY MEAL, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Greenwood United Methodist Church, 525 N. Madison Ave. Free.

COMMUNITY MEAL, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Turning Point Church, 3600 N. Morton St., Franklin.

COMMUNITY MEAL, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabernacle Christian Church, 198 N. Water St., Franklin.

COMMUNITY MEAL, 5 to 6:30 p.m, Thursdays, Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church, 3100 Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood.

COMMUNITY MEAL, 5 to 6:30 p.m, Fridays, Grace United Methodist Church, 1300 E. Adams Drive.