January 2009 Community Calendar - Boone County, Indiana

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• Paws to Read from 4-5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. A monthly program for children 6-10 that encourages reading. Participants may read to a furry, four-legged friend from TheraPets of Indiana on the first Tuesday of each month. The certified therapy dogs help create a safe environment for children as they read aloud and practice their reading skills. Space is limited and registration is required for each program. Sessions continue Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• The Music Group Presents from 7-8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. "Only the Good Die Young" will be the theme for this first music appreciation event. Participants will explore classical and jazz music created by young, talented composers who died at a young age. These informal, conversational sessions will continue on the first Tuesday of each month and will focus on music rarely heard on the radio or performed by orchestras. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• Snowy Fun from 9:45-10:15 am and 10:30-11 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. A snow-themed story program for children 1 - 2 that will include songs, finger plays and read-alouds. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• Penguin Pizzazz! from 1-1:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. A story program for children 3-6 about those well-suited animals. Songs, puppets and stories will be included — waddling is allowed. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• "Eat with St. Pete," a free supper and fellowship at 6 pm at St. Peter's Episcopal Church (950 E. Washington St., Lebanon 46052). All are welcome. If you are able, consider bringing a canned good donation for the Caring Center. For more information, please contact .

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• Tea Education 101 from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Donna Yarema, owner of TeaPots n Treasures, presents an introductory class on the art of tea. Yarema will provide a variety of hand-packed, hand-blended gourmet teas for participants to sample. Teapots and supplies will be available for purchase following the program. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• Rescheduled from December: Boone County Community Network board meeting at noon in the Community Room of the Boone REMC. Everyone welcome! Bring a brown bag lunch and join us.
• Pastel Painting from 4 - 4:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Children 7-12 may try their hand at creating beautiful art through the versatile medium of pastel chalk. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• Benefit Breakfast for Frank Long (injured Jamestown firefighter) from 7-10 am at Trinity Lutheran Church (2625 Elm Swamp Road) in Lebanon. The cost is $6.
• Art on A Shoestring for Parents at Sugar Creek Art Center (127 S. Pearl Street. Thorntown, IN 46071) from 9 am-12 pm. Learn how to keep kids busy during winter with art without spending much money. Get recipes, how-to's, websites and helpful tips. Great for parents of toddlers thru elementary school aged children. Cost is $25. For more info, call 765-436-7102 or visit www.sugarcreekarts.org.

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• Lego-Mania! from 4-5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. A day off school can turn into a day of building something fantastic — with Legos. Children 5-12 may work alone or in teams to create a building-block masterpiece using the Library's extensive collection of Legos. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• Beginning Drawing for 1-6th grade students from 7-8:15 pm at Sugar Creek Art Center (127 S. Pearl Street. Thorntown, IN 46071). Learn how to see lines, shadows, and textures. Cost is $50 with all supplies provided. For more info, call 765-436-7102 or visit www.sugarcreekarts.org. (Class runs for 4 Mondays: January 19 through February 9.)

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• Zumba! from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Mayfield North and South Rooms at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Keep that New Year's resolution by joining Dorit Tomandl for this introductory Zumba fitness class. Participants will learn the basics of Zumba, an aerobic dance exercise that combines the moves and music of samba, salsa and merengue. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• PEACZ (Parent Education and Advisory Council of Zionsville) coffee at Starbucks at 1 pm in Zionsville (1130 W. Oak St. — across from McDonalds). Join the members of PEACZ at Starbucks for parent support and conversation—PEACZ is a nonprofit organization devoted to providing education, training, resources, and support to families of children with special needs. Bring a friend! Questions? Call 317-607- 0884. Visit the PEACZ website.
• Heritage Scrapbooking Your Family History from 1:30-3 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Instructor Lisa Sipes will demonstrate archival techniques that will help participants create a family photo and memento scrapbook. Each participant will be provided with supplies and decorations to create one heritage scrapbooking page with memorabilia brought from home. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• Boone County Local Coordinating Council Meeting from 4 - 5:30 pm at Boone County Senior Services building (515 Crown point Drive, Lebanon). Please join us for the next Boone County Local Coordinating Council—Boone county's local alcohol, tobacco, and drug prevention coalition. For more information, please contact at 317-638-3501 x232.

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• Winter Meeting of the Purdue Club of Boone County at 7 pm at the Brewhouse in Zionsville where we will watch the Purdue vs Minnesota men's basketball game. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. This is a very casual gathering—no reservations needed.

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• Parachute Play from 10-10:30 am for children 3-6 and 4-4:45 pm for children 7-12 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.. Making waves, bouncing balls in the air and getting caught under the chute are for the young at heart. Children 3-12 may enjoy this standard from gym class and get a little exercise too. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• The Zionsville Community High School Choralaires will host a Benefit Concert featuring The Purduettes from Purdue Musical Organizations at 7:30 pm in the Zionsville Performing Arts Center. General admission is $10. For more information call 317-873-3355.

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• Casual Open House for Arlene Samuelson from 2-4 pm in the Fellowship Hall at Centenary United Methodist Church (910 Fordice Road, Lebanon) honoring her for her service to the women in need at the Boone County Jail. Arlene began her own ministry for women at the local jail, and then, in 1999, became a member of the Boone County Jail Ministry Task Force. In August of 2004, she was sworn in as a BC Jail Chaplain wherein she has served with law enforcement, the incarcerated, and the public. She has been an active member in First Community Church and has served on a variety of committees in our community—always in service to others. Arlene and husband, Jerry, will be moving to Auburn, Indiana to live closer to their two sons, Chris and Jay, and their families. Hosting the open house is the joint effort of:  Boone County Jail Ministry Task Force, Boone County Jail Chaplains, and First Community Church.

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• Intro to Word at 9:30 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. The three-hour session costs $25.50 and includes a manual. Payment is due at time of registration. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Stitch’n @ the Library from 4-5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Knitters and crocheters from 8-12 years old may bring their own yarn and needles to the library for some stitching fun. Participants may use this monthly program to learn a new stitch, work on a project or show off a finished piece. Sessions will continue Feb. 23, March 23 and April 27. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.
• Beginning Drawing for 1-6th grade students from 7-8:15 pm at Sugar Creek Art Center (127 S. Pearl Street. Thorntown, IN 46071). Learn how to see lines, shadows, and textures. Cost is $50 with all supplies provided. For more info, call 765-436-7102 or visit www.sugarcreekarts.org. (Class runs for 4 Mondays: January 19 through February 9.)

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• Reader's Theater Club from 4-5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. A four-part introduction to dramatic reading for children 8-11. Participants will read stories on stage while gaining reading fluency and confidence. Sessions are scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month: February 24, March 24 and April 28. The final session will include a performance for family and friends. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Intro to PowerPoint at 6 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. The three-hour session costs $25.50 and includes a manual. Payment is due at time of registration. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
• Classic Movie: The General featuring Buster Keaton from 6:30-8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Don't miss the hilarious antics of Buster Keaton in this silent 1927 film set during the Civil War. Live musical accompaniment will be provided by Roger Lippincott. A film discussion, moderated by film historian and preservationist Eric Grayson, will follow the screening. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• Batter Up! from 4-5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Author Sue Corbett will discuss her book Free Baseball with students in grades 3-5. Baseball card collectors and Rowdie, the Indianapolis Indians mascot, will also be on hand to get participants ready for baseball season. Space is limited. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149, ext. 12400.

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• Celtic Concert Pops with Classical, Jazz, and Folk Music at 7 pm at St. Francis Episcopal Church (1525 Mulberry Street, Zionsville, IN). Playing on folk harps he has built himself, Tom Duncan will regale his audience with sounds of Scotland, Ireland, and England, as well as his own compositions. The program will span styles from folk, jazz, pop, classical and Indian influences. Duncan's performance will also include guitar, piano, and ukelele. The concert is free and open to the public, with cheerful acceptance of free will donations. A reception will follow the concert.

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