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Coming Events

Events appearing in this column are run two times prior to the event free of charge for nonprofit organizations. If there is a cost involved, an ad is also required.

EMT Classes
Applications are now being accepted for EMT classes. The class series will run from Sept. 13-April 14. Participants must be 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and be CPR certified as a healthcare provider. Cost is $300. To learn more, call Janice Hosmer at 812-654-2180 or email janice.hosmer@mmch.org.

July 25

Travel slide show at Batesville Memorial Library

Gary Wintz will offer a free travel slide show at the Batesville Memorial Public Library on Thursday, July 25 from 7-8:30 p.m.  Free and open to the public.

July 26-27

Osgood ALA Rummage/Bake Sale

The Osgood American Legion Aux. Post 267 will have a rummage/bake sale on Fri., July 26 and Sat., July 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Saturday- $1 a bag.) Located at the Legion Park on N. US 421, outside of Osgood.

July 26-28

Holy Family Church Rummage Sale

A rummage sale sponsored by and at the Holy Family Church, Oldenburg, will be Fri., July 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (prices as marked); Sat., July 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (all clothing and misc. half price); Sun., July 28, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (whatever fits in brown grocery bag $2). Donated items accepted Mon., July 22 thru Wed., July 24, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 812-934-3013. 812-934-5764.

July 28

Eucharistic Service

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Olean, will hold a Eucharistic Service at 8 a.m. on July 28. Everyone welcome.

Healing Prayer Service
Church on the Rock, Versailles, and the Versailles Community Church will co-host a healing prayer service at the COTR at 10 a.m., Sunday, July 28. Public invited to receive prayer for healing of physical, spiritual, financial or other needs. Located at 3704 E. US 50, Versailles. 812-934-5192.

July 28-August 1

Bear Creek Baptist Church VBS

Bear Creek Baptist Church, Friendship, will hold Vacation Bible School July 28-August 1 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome. Come learn more about Jesus.

July 29-31

Bethany Baptist Church VBS

Bethany Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School on July 29, 30, and 31 from 6-8 p.m. Located at 328 Sycamore St., Osgood. “Heroes of the Bible”. Ages 3 and up are welcome.

August 1

St. John’s Lutheran Coffee Social

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Napoleon will have their monthly coffee social (ham, German hot potato salad, homemade coffee cakes, etc.) on Thursday, August 1. Serving starts at 4:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Carry outs are available.

August 2-3

Indiana Hunter Education

Laughery Valley Fish and Game Club presents Indiana Hunter Education, held August 2 and 3. Friday, 5-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Reserve a spot by contacting Mike Kissell (812) 623-3850 or email mirokis@etczone.com. Includes gun handling, tree stand use, hunting, safety, ethics, wildlife identification, etc. Lunch served. Class size is limited.

August 3

Rummage & Bake Sale

The Solid Rock Bible Fellowship Church will hold a rummage and bake sale at the Napoleon Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Bag sale from 1-2 p.m.) Big sale, nice items! Name brand clothing all sizes, toys, dishes, books, home decor, etc. Do your back-to-school shopping here!

August 4

Ice Cream Social

The Cross Plains and Benham United Methodist Women are hosting an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Benham United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 648 E. CR 650 S. Sandwiches, desserts and homemade ice cream.

August 5

Big Oaks Ice Cream Social

The Big Oaks Conservation Society and Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge will host an old fashioned Ice Cream Social on Monday, Aug. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the Oakdale Schoolhouse.

Community Blood Drive

St. Maurice Church in Napoleon is sponsoring a community blood drive at the Parish Activity Center on Monday, Aug. 5 from 1-6:30 p.m. All donors receive a Hoxworth summer t-shirt. Donors must be in good health, at least 17 years old, weigh over 110 pounds, and bring a picture ID. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcome. For more info or to schedule an appointment, visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/napoleon or call Arlene at (812) 852-4394.