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.

Relationship Growth Group
Abuse can be physical, mental, emotional or sexual. Please join the relationship growth group to talk about these issues. Meetings are held weekly in your area. Call 812-933-1990 for times and locations.
St. John’s Lutheran Church
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hubbells Corner is saving aluminum cans for the Sunman Food Pantry
"Circle of Love" to meet
Grief recovery meetings "Circle of Love" will be the held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7-8 p.m. and the third Tuesday of each month from 10-11 a.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church (2319 N CR 850 W, Holton). For info call Gail Brown 689-6376, Lisa Ebinger 689-4663, or Marlene Hughes 689-7359.
Knights of Columbus Council 8487 meetings
The Knights of Columbus Council 8487 meetings are held at St. John’s Church, Osgood, on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. (except holidays). Call 689-6699 for more information.
Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program
The Reformers Unanimous Addictions Program meets every Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at Hope Baptist Church (15593 US Hwy 50, Dillsboro). For more information or for a free ride call 812-655-2300.
Safe Passage Support Group
Safe Passage, through its shelter facility, services, programs, and networking, will end the cycle of violence by empowering individuals and families to attain healthy relationships and personal responsibility. Please call for information about support groups in your area. 24-hour toll-free hotline 1-877-733-1990.
Open Arms Support Group to meet
Have you lost a friend or family member? The Open Arms Grief Support Group will be meeting every Monday night at the First Baptist Church in Milan at 6 p.m. For more information call 654-3642.
Ripley County Prevent Child Abuse mtgs.
The Ripley County Prevent Child Abuse Council meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Purdue Extension office in Osgood.
AA & Alanon to meet
Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon fellowships meet weekly at St. John’s Catholic Church in Osgood on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Call 689-6758 or 689-4385 for more information.
AA meeting to be held every Wednesday
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a meeting every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Magdalene Catholic Church in New Marion.
Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Narcotics Anonymous will meet every Tuesday in Lawrenceburg at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Mental Health Center, Room 136, located in the Dearborn Plaza. They will meet every Wednesday in North Vernon at 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church library, 212 Washington Street, in the basement. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army in Madison, 311 East Main Street.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold meetings each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church, Madison, located at Michigan Road and Clifty Drive. Call 812-839-4161 for more information.
Milan Beautification meetings to be held
The Milan Beautification meetings will be held on the 4th Thursday each month at Ripley Crossing at 7 p.m. Always looking for new members. Come and "help us grow!"

October 9
Ripley Co. Retired Teachers get-together
The Ripley Co. Retired Teachers will hold their final get-together for the year on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Osgood Community Center. Attendance is open to all active teachers, administrators, or friends of education. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Andrea Westerfeld (934-2284).

October 10-11
Friends of the Osgood Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Osgood Library Book Sale will be on Friday, Oct. 10 from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 11
Clothesline Project
SAS volunteers will be at the Batesville Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make T-shirts for the Clothesline Project.
Carnegie Hall Craft Fair
The 1st annual Carnegie Hall Craft Fair will be held at 14687 Main St. in Moores Hill. Shopping from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and refreshments all day. Over 35 vendors. Sponsored by Carnegie Hall and Boy Scout Troop 631. For more information call 812-744-5577.
Benham Youth Fundraiser
Benham United Methodist Church is hosting a soup supper with sandwiches, desserts and bake sale to send their youth on a Crow Creek Indian Reservation Mission Trip. Crow Creek is located in the poorest county in the United States. The supper will be on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. Free will offering.
Fireproof Your Marriage!
Registration for the marriage seminar is $60 per couple. The cost of the seminar will include a large breakfast buffet and a copy of the book, "The Love Dare" featured in the movie, "Fireproof." To register for the conference call Dan Steffen at 812-623-8911.

October 12
Benefit dinner of Nancy Clayton
A benefit dinner for Nancy Clayton will be held on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dillsboro Civic Center.
Performance by Keith Swinney
Keith Swinney will perform on Sunday, Oct. 12 at the Osgood Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. Call the church office at 812-689-4042 for info.
Ripley Co. History Society meeting
The Ripley Co. History Society will have a meeting at 2 p.m. at the Archives Library in Versailles. Program by Betty Roepke on stamp collecting. Everyone is invited.
JCD Class of 2010 Turkey Dinner
The Jac-Cen-Del Junior Class of 2010 invites the public to attend and enjoy a turkey dinner on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults: $8; Children: $6; Age 5 and under: Free!

October 14
Ripley Co. Democrats meeting
The Ripley County Democrats will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Holton Community Center. Dinner at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m.
Dabney Cemetery Association annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Dabney Cemetery Association will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Dabney Baptist Fellowship hall at 7 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in the cemetery. The fellowship hall is located next to Dabney Baptist Church, which is located one mile north of U.S. 50 on Michigan Road.
Alzheimer’s Association meeting
The Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital Annex with support group leader, Dephane Smith. Call 1-888-422-2691 for more information.

October 16
Soup Supper
St. Peter’s UCC "Finks" Corner in Osgood will have a soup supper from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Experience the Paranormal in Jennings County
Jennings County Public Library has invited paranormal investigators for an evening of spirited paranormal discussion on Oct. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Free Aging in Place Conference
A free aging in place conference will be held at the Dearborn Adult Center in Lawrenceburg on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 18
Ripley Co. Republican Central Committee Fish Fry and Meet Your Candidate Night
Enjoy a fish fry and meet your candidates on Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at Rosewood (former Cross Plains School). Donation of $10 per person. Contact any elected Republican office holder or Kenneth Copeland to purchase a ticket.

October 19
Inspiration by Faith- Southern Gospel Music
Solid Rock Bible Fellowship Church at the Corner of Harrison and Monroe Streets in Napoleon will present "Inspiration by Faith" Southern Gospel Music on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Holton Masonic Lodge Spaghetti Dinner
The Holton Masonic Lodge will host an all you can eat spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holton Community Building.
Knights of Columbus, Father Bernard Voges Council 8487 St. John Church-Osgood
Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the church on Sunday, Oct. 19 with Mass at 10 a.m. at the church in Osgood. Assembly #246 Color Guard will be in attendance as well as various Knights of Columbus State Officers.

October 19-24
Cross Plains Church of Christ Fall Revival
You’re invited to the fall revival at Cross Plains Church of Christ Oct. 19-24 at 7 p.m. Speaker: Mark Fugate. Special music nightly at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Evangelist Logan Fugate at 812-667-5432.

October 20
S.E. IN Right to Life meeting
The SE IN Right to Life will meet on Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Church of Christ on Jarvis Drive in Versailles. Business meeting is first followed by educational discussions, fellowship and refreshments. Everyone is invited to attend.

October 21
SIILC meeting
Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center’s (SIILC) next meeting will be held Oct. 21 at the Batesville Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Call 812-689-3753 for information.
Cliff Hill Cemetery Association
Cliff Hill Cemetery Association will have an annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Versailles Baptist Church.