Boone County Community Network
Boone County, Indiana

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Important Announcements

• Boone County Community Clinic Open for Extended Hours - The clinic is now open for extended hours from 5pm until 8pm Monday thru Thursday, and from 8am until noon on Saturdays. These after-hours times are reserved for first-come, first-serve walk-in appointments, and are open to all Boone County residents, insured and uninsured alike. The Clinic is able to bill with several local insurances, and if you are uninsured, appointments start at only $50. No appointments necessary, but certain restrictions apply, as some services must take place at scheduled appointments during regular service hours. The clinic is located at 404 W. Camp St. in Lebanon (across the street from Walgreens). Call 765.483.4469 or visit the website at www.boonecountyclinic.org for more details or view the flyer on the Boone County Community Clinic's extended hours (PDF).
• Caring Center needs - The Caring Center needs your help!
• Boone County Resource Manual - Information on Child Care, Family Support Services, and More!
• Clean City Initiative - The Lebanon Rotary Club has launched a community-wide initiative to make Lebanon the cleanest city in Indiana. What can you do? Visit http://indianamediagroup.com/lebanon_clean_city/ to learn more.
• Watch Lebanon city meetings LIVE - The Lebanon Reporter announces that Lebanon city meetings may now be viewed online at The Reporter Network. The live webcasts of city council, plan commission, parks board, utilities board and zoning board are courtesy of Channel 19. Just visit www.reporter.net and click on the link that says "Watch city meetings LIVE" to watch.
• Early Readers Club - United Way of Boone County has launched the Early Readers Club to promote childhood literacy. By registering today, your preschool child or grandchild can receive 12 high-quality books a year for just $20. Scholarships are available. Please go to www.uwci.org/erc to start your child on a lifelong journey of learning.
• Shalom Free Lunch - Every Saturday for everyone from 11am-1pm at Shalom House (304 W. Green Street, Lebanon). Everyone welcome!
• Zionsville Toastmasters Club - meets weekly on Monday nights from 6-7 pm at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, Zionsville Indiana. Members and guests are invited to share in the opportunity to become more skilled communicators and effective leaders. We have fun, while adding value to ourselves and others in a supportive environment.

Upcoming Events (as of 16 June 2013)

Send a message to Terry McCain at BCCN to add your community event to the BCCN calendar! Also, check out the calendars for the libraries in Lebanon, Thorntown, and Zionsville!

* Thursday, June 20, 2013 - American Heritage Girls (AHG) Troop Meeting from 6:30-8 pm at the Lebanon Bible Baptist Church (1530 Riley Rd. in Lebanon). American Heritage Girls is a faith-based Christan scouting organization. This program is for girls in Kindergarten-High School. For more information, please contact Heather Schrock at 765-978-0627.

* Saturday , June 22, 2013 - Beautiful Baby Contest Contest sponsored by Preceptor Delta Iota at 9 am at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Saturday , June 22, 2013 - Little Miss Boone County Contest sponsored by the Thorntown Fire Department Auxiliary at 11:30am at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Saturday , June 22, 2013 - Little Boy Boone Contest sponsored by Xi Eta Nu Sorority at 1:30pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Saturday , June 22, 2013 - Run With The Buzzards 5K/10K/15K Fun Run/Walk presented by Boone County EMS and Witham Health Services, with Boone County 4-H Clubs, Inc. in Thorntown at 7 pm. Visit http://www.runwiththebuzzards.com/ for registration information.

* Thursday, June 27, 2013 - Advance Fire Department Dinner from 5-7 pm at the Shelter House at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Thursday, June 27, 2013 - Preteen Almost Anything Goes Contest sponsored by the Lebanon Area Boys & Girls Club at 6:30 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Friday, June 28, 2013 - Concert: Catalyst Gypsee from 7-10 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 21st Annual Firecracker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Sunday , June 30, 2013 - Community Church Service sponsored by Central Christian Church at 10:30am at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Sunday , June 30, 2013 - Symphony at Sunset with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at 5 pm at Abner Longley Park in Lebanon. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Monday , July 1, 2013 - Tri Kappa Dinner and Ice Cream Social from 5-7 pm at the Shelter House at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Monday , July 1, 2013 - Teen Almost Anything Goes Contest at 6:30 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Tuesday , July 2, 2013 - LHS Band Boosters Steak Fry from 5-7 pm at the Shelter House at Lebanon Memorial Park. This event is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Tuesday , July 2, 2013 - Community Band Concert from 6-7 pm at the Shelter House at Lebanon Memorial Park. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Tuesday , July 2, 2013 - Adult Amost Anything Goes Contest at 6:30pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Wednesday , July 3, 2013 - Evening of Praise at 6 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Thursday , July 4, 2013 - 4th of July Parade at 2 pm in Lebanon. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Thursday , July 4, 2013 - 4th of July Fireworks at 10 pm at Lebanon Middle School in Lebanon. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Friday, July 5, 2013 - Boone's Got Talent Contest at 7 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Saturday, July 13, 2013 - Lebanon Fire Department Dinner/Concert from 5 - 7 pm (dinner) and 8 - 10 pm at the Bandstand at Lebanon Memorial Park. This ev ent is part of the 2013 Boone County 4th of July Celebration.

* Friday-Thursday, July 19-25, 2013 - Boone County 4-H Fair at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* Friday, August 2, 2013 - Pool Movie at the Lebanon Memorial Park Pool sponsored by the Lebanon Public Library and the Lebanon Parks Department. There will be swimming from 7-9 pm and the movie will start at dusk. There is a fee of $1.00 for the swim and the movie. There will also be hot dogs or popcorn and a drink available for $1.00. Remember to bring dry clothes and a blanket for the movie. If you have any questions please contact the AV department at the Lebanon Public Library at 765-482-3460.

* Saturday & Sunday, August 17 & 18, 2013 - American Indiana Council, Inc. Annual Fall Powwow at the Boone County Fairgrounds (1300 E 110 S, Lebanon, Indiana 46052). Hours are 10 am - 9 pm on Saturday, and 10:30 am - 4:30 pm on Sunday. Grand Entry at 1:30 and 7 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 13-59, $2 for children ages 6-12, and $2 for Elders 60+. Children 5 and under are free. For more information, please vist the American Indian Council website.

* Friday & Saturday, September 13 & 14, 2013 - Back To The Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon.

* Friday, Saturday, Sunday, September 27, 28 and 29, 2013 - Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown.

* Tuesday, October 1 through Thursday, October 31, 2013 - National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. For information and free materials visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam or contact The Arc of Greater Boone County's Job Connection Program at 765-482-6815 or info@thearcgbc.org

Featured Links

Boone County Resource Manual - Eighth Edition, 2012 - Information on Child Care, Family Support Services, and More!

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Learn More Resource Center - Indiana’s Pre-K to College Connection, supports and encourages lifelong learning for all Indiana citizens. Up-to-date materials, helpful checklists and other valuable resources and tools provide parents, students, school counselors and others with information about every aspect of education from early learning to K-12 to college to career.