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Boone County, Indiana

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• Caring Center May 2012 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!

Upcoming Events (as of 21 May 2012)

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!

* Monday, May 21, 2012 - Teen Study Break from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). The Library will provide the snacks to fill your stomach while you fill your brain. Special neck and shoulder massages offered on Tuesday. Must be registered in order to receive a massage on Tuesday. Registration recommended Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - Teen Study Break from 3:30-5:00 pm in the Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). The Library will provide the snacks to fill your stomach while you fill your brain. Special neck and shoulder massages offered on Tuesday. Must be registered in order to receive a massage on Tuesday. Registration recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, May 24, 2012 - Clifford at the Library! for ages 3 – 6 from 10 – 10:45 am or 1 – 1:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Tails will be wagging when Clifford comes to the Library! Stories, games, and photos with Clifford all combine to provide a dog-gone good time! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Friday, May 25, 2012 - The Art of Leo Lionni: Multi-media Collage and Illustration for ages 4-9 from 9:30-10:30 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Jenny Tucker of A Space to Create will introduce art and illustration through Leo Lionni's popular children's books. Come ready to learn and create! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - Sharpie Tie Dye for grades 3-5 from 1 – 1:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Who doesn't love the bold color of a good Sharpie? And when you apply some regular old household rubbing alcohol to it, you get diffusion! And a beautiful design! Bring a white t-shirt and leave with some unique and colorful fashions. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, May 31, 2012 - Toddler Tales for ages 1 – 2 from 9:45 – 10:15 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). This active and fun-filled program uses books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and nursery rhymes to foster a familiar environment for little ones where they feel comfortable to learn. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, May 31, 2012 - Magic Show with Don Miller for families with children ages 3 and up from 3 – 3:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Start the summer with some fantastic magic, presented by master magician Don Miller! You will be truly delighted and amazed! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, May 31, 2012 - "How to do Magic" Workshop with Don Miller for teens in grades 6 and up and college students from 4:00 – 5:00 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Learn how to do magic with Don Miller. Registration required. Teens should also sign up for Don Miller's Magic show at 3:00 pm. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Friday, June 1, 2012 - Nifty-Fifty Extravaganza from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 North 5th Street, Zionsville, Indiana, 46077). Toot the horn! Bang the drum! It's a party-can you come? Join us at the Library Friday, June 1st for our Nifty-Fifty Extravaganza! It will be endless EXCITEMENT for ALL AGES with a whole day of games, programs, raffles and PRIZES! You are sure to be movin' and groovin' all day with the Scholastic book sale, an I-spy Extraordinaire, Wimpy Kid Craziness, beach blanket bingo, Legos, and much more! Registration for all activities begins May 15. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, June 7, 2012 - Stewards of Children® child sexual abuse prevention training for parents and adults who work with children hosted by Boone County Child Advocacy Center in partnership with Chauci' s Place from 5:30 to 8 pm at Boone County Senior Services (515 Crown Point Drive, Lebanon). The cost is FREE. Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for parents or adults who work with children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. Register at www.boonecac.org or call 765-484-8410.

* Saturday, June 9 and Sunday June 10, 2012 - Boone County Rodeo Bash! at the Boone County 4H Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arc of Greater Boone County and the Indiana High School Rodeo Association. Come see Katie George and Brayton Dewees of Western Boone High School and Cord and Strand Barricklow of Lebanon High School and other competitors from throughout the state rope and ride to the best of their ability. See roping, pole bending, barrel racing, bull riding and more. Meet "Hoppy" and see his tribute to Hopalong Cassidy. Fun and excitement for the whole family. Performances at 7pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Come early to get a good seat. Tickets are $5 from Dairy Queen or $6 at the Gate. Kids age 10 and under get in free with paid adult. For more information and sponsorship opportunities visit www.BooneCountyRodeo.org

* Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 2012 - Theatre and Musical Theatre Day Camps for children and youth entering grades 1-8 at Center Stage Community Theatre (604 Powell Street, Lebanon, IN 46052). Four camps available (two for grades 1-4 and two for grades 5-8). Camps also run on Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 2012. Visit the Center Stage Community Theatre website for details.

* Friday, June 15, 2012 - Red, White, and Blues from 6-10 pm in downtown Lebanon on the square. Live jazz and blues music featuring The Wade Baker Collaboration and the Sugar Creek Big Band. Art Exhibits in the Boone County Courthouse, wine-tasting, food vendors will be on site. The 4th Annual Frog Jumping Competition will begin with registration at 6 pm - contest begins at 6:30. No admission, family friendly event. Event hosted by Lebanon Vitalization, Inc. and the Lebanon Community Arts Council of Indiana.

* Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 2nd annual Run With the Buzzards 5-10-15K run/walk at 7 pm starting at the Thorntown Park in Thorntown. Boone County 4-H Clubs, Inc. will again the be beneficiary of our event, using monies raised to promote healthy lifestyles. Run With the Buzzards is sponsored by Boone County EMS and Witham Health Services, in cooperation with Boone County 4-H Clubs, Inc. An added feature this year will be a canned food drive for the Caring Center; a cooperative effort between Boone County EMS and the Thorntown/Sugar Creek Fire Departments. We encourage participants to bring non-perishable items to help those less fortunate. Mark your calendar and plan to attend one of the best family-friendly events in central Indiana. All ages and all skill levels are welcome, along with obedient leashed dogs! Visit the Run With the Buzzards website for registration information.

* Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 2012 - Theatre and Musical Theatre Day Camps for children and youth entering grades 1-8 at Center Stage Community Theatre (604 Powell Street, Lebanon, IN 46052). Four camps available (two for grades 1-4 and two for grades 5-8). Camps also run on Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 2012. Visit the Center Stage Community Theatre website for details.

* Saturday, June 23, 2012 - 20th Annual Firecracker Classic 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Lebanon Memorial Park sponsored by the Witham Family YMCA.

* Saturday, June 23, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at July 14, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Saturday, July 14, 2012 - The 9th Annual Boone County Polo Event at Hickory Hall Polo Club (located north of Zionsville at 7551 E 100 N, Whitestown, Indiana). Gates open at noon and the match begins at 1 pm. There are activities for the entire family: tournament polo match, best polo box decorating contest, the coveted pretty woman award, kids activities enjoy a bouncy house, face painting, airplane flyer over and more! General admission is $20 per car load or polo boxes can be purchased by local businesses, clubs and individuals/families. Event information can be found at www.booneseniors.org or by contacting 765-485-8112. Proceeds benefit the Witham Health Services Foundation, which supports hospital projects in the Boone County community and Boone County Senior Services, providing life sustaining and enriching services for Boone County older adults.

* Saturday, July 14, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at August 25, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Friday-Thursday, July 20-26, 2011 - Boone County 4-H Fair at the Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* Tuesday-Sunday, August 7-12, 2012 - Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show in Zionsville.

* Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 6th Annual Helping Her Heal Charity Polo Match at Hickory Hall Polo Club (located north of Zionsville at 7551 E 100 N, Whitestown, Indiana). More details to follow. Helping Her Heal web site.

* Saturday, August 25, 2012 -Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at September 8, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 7, 8 and 9, 2012 - Zionsville Lion's Club Fall Festival in Zionsville, Indiana.

* Saturday, September 8, 2012 - the Fifty-Ninth Annual Zionsville Kiwanis Fall Festival Parade "Z'LUAU" starting at 10:30 am (15 minutes earlier than in the past) from Zionsville Community High School and proceeding through the Village to end at Lions Park.

* Saturday, September 8, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at October 20, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Friday and Saturday, September 14 & 15, 2012 - Back to the Fifties Festival in Lebanon, Indiana.

* Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 28, 29 and 30, 2012 - Festival of theTurning Leaves in Thorntown, Indiana.

* Saturday, September 29. 2012 - 2012 Boone County Senior Health & Wellness Expo from 9 am-12 pm in the Witham Health Services Pavillion located at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The event is FREE to all attendees. Health screenings, flu shots and more than 50 vendors with educational information will be in attendance. Vendors interested in reserving a booth space for 2012 can complete the Boone County Senior Health & Wellness Expo registration form or contact Sonya Shoup at Boone County Senior Services or call (765) 482-5220 or 317-873-8939. For more info, please visit the Boone County Senior Services, Inc. website.

* Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 2012 Zionsville Senior Fair from 9 am -12 pm in the Zionsville Town Hall. The focus of the Zionsville Senior Health Fair is to provide knowledge of health care and quality of life for older adults, as well as their adult children, family members and other supporters or caregivers. Admission will be free for all attendees. For more information contact Boone County Senior Services, Inc. at 765-482-5220 or 317-873-8939 or sshoup@booneseniors.org.

* Saturday, October 20, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at November 10, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Friday, October 26, 2012 - Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative's (YETI) Indy Zombie Prom 2012. More details to follow. Visit the YETI web site.

* Saturday, November 10, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253. Next meeting at December 15, 2012 at 2 pm.

* Saturday, December 15, 2012 - Teen-Young Moms Club at 2 pm at 701 W Washington Street Lebanon, Indiana 46052. For more information, contact Shannon Mohringer at 765.894.7253.

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

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