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• Caring Center needs for July 2010 - Food/other items needed at the Caring Center and Classic Reruns.
• Win $500 for a Non-for-Profit at the Fair Factor 2010 competition during the Boone County 4-H Fair, sponsored by The Lebanon Reporter and RadioMom 91.1 FM. The year there is a $500 grand prize to a local not-for-profit organization. Competition will begin Monday night, July 26, with a qualification round. Contestants must be 18 or older and available during the fair week to participate. Click for more details and an entry form (PDF) or visit www.reporter.net. Applications due July 16.
• 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.
• GED Classes are held at ARC Rehab in Lebanon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration/Intake is required to attend classes and is held on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 - 11:30 am. For additional information visit the Boone County Learning Network website and look under GED Information.
• Shalom Free Lunch - Every Saturday for everyone from 11am-1pm at Shalom House (304 W. Green Street, Lebanon). Everyone welcome!

Upcoming Events (as of 23 July 2010)

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!

* Friday-Thursday, July 23-29, 2010 - Boone County 4-H Fair at the Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* Friday, July 23, 2010 - 1920s Murder Mystery Party from 6:30 - 8:30 pm for teens, grade 6 to age 19 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Get jazzed up in your 1920s garb and play an old fashioned game of “Who Done It?” with a murder mystery party! Best dressed teen boy and teen girl will receive an extra prize, while everyone attending receives a bonus raffle ticket! Registration required. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Zionsville Lions Club Presents Free Sunday Concert in Lions Park Tribute to Broadway Famous Composers" New Horizon Band - Director: Samuel Rhinesmith at 7pm in Lions Park (115 Elm Street, Zionsville 46077). Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. Rain location in the Lions Clubhouse. Zionsville Lions Club website.

* Monday, July 26, 2010 - Crocodile Rock from 10 -10:30 am or 1 - 1:30 pm for ages 3 – 6 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). What a shock to Rock like a Croc! Stories and fun—it will be a wild one! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Monday, July 26, 2010 - Movie Mondays at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). G and PG rated movies for school-aged children will be shown. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Movie titles available at www.zionsville.lib.in.us. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Monday, July 26, 2010 - Fair Factor 2010 competition begins at the Boone County 4-H Fair, sponsored by The Lebanon Reporter and RadioMom 91.1 FM. The year there is a $500 grand prize to a local not-for-profit organization. Competition will begin Monday night, July 26, with a qualification round. Contestants must be 18 or older and available during the fair week to participate. Click for more details and an entry form (PDF) or visit www.reporter.net. Applications due July 16.

* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Curious George Storytime from 10 – 10:45 am for ages 3 – 6 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Listen to stories about everyone’s favorite chimpanzee, George, and his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat. We’ll have lots of curious fun, make some curious crafts, and even eat some curious treats! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Mother Goose on the Loose from 11:30 am – noon for ages 1 – 2 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Spend time with your baby, singing songs and nursery rhymes, learning fingerplays and lap bounces, playing with rattles and scarves, and reading books together. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Wii Gaming from 2 - 4 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Take a break from the 1920s with the Nintendo Wii and loads of board games! Make some noise and even bring your own video or board games for extra variety. All participants will receive a bonus raffle ticket for attending. Registration not required.

* Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - Indiana State Parks from 6:30 – 8 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Glory-June Greiff will discuss the history or and leisure opportunities at Indiana State Parks. Registration recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Make Your Own Super Water Soaker from 1 - 2 pm for teens, grade 6 to age 19 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Skip the store and shoot to the Library to make your own super water soakers! We’ll use everyday items to create super water soakers that can shoot up to 25 feet! Teens will receive a bonus raffle ticket for attending. Registration required. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Super Water Soaker Competition from 2:30 – 3 pm for teens, grade 6 to age 19 in the Eagle Elementary parking lot—sponsored by the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Cool off outside Eagle Elementary with a refreshing super water soaker competition! Bring your own or sign up to make one at the Library. Prizes will be awarded for the wettest and driest participants. All participants will receive a bonus raffle ticket for attending. Registration required. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - Game Night: Boarded Silly? from 6 – 8 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Join us for an evening of board games that celebrate Nature. Play “Earthopoly” where as you earn carbon credits, you learn tips for “going green”. At another table play the classic scrabble game that heads to the great outdoors where you can earn extra bonus points for National Park words. Or try your hand at other eco-friendly games sure to delight and leave you less than board silly! Registration recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Magic Tree House Adventures: Afternoon on the Amazon from 10 – 10:45 pm for grades K – 2 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Travel with Jack and Annie to the Amazon! Listen to some stories, meet some interesting creatures and do a craft. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 29, 2010 - Animal Planet Movie Presentation The National Parks: America’s Best Idea from 2 – 4 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). The National Parks spring from the idea that the most precious portions of the land should be preserved for everyone for all time. Watch on the big screen as a breath-taking journey is taken through the national park's most spectacular landscapes and celebrate the people who fought to save them for future generations to treasure. This program is brought to you by PBS, as seen locally on WFYI channel 20. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 29, 2010 & Saturday, July 31, 2010 - Feeding Our Future - 2-day event to raise awareness of childhood hunger in Boone County. Fundraising Dinner on Thursday, July 29, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Trader's Point Christian Church with guest speaker, Bill Stanczykiewicz, President/CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute. Backpack Attack – Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9 am - 12 pm at the Caring Center. Help the Caring Center raise money to feed the hungry in Boone County.

* Sunday, August 1, 2010 - Zionsville Lions Club Presents Free Sunday Concert in Lions Park "It's a Grand Night for Music" Zionsville Concert Band - with Soloist Julia Birch, Soprano, and Director John Richardson at 7pm in Lions Park (115 Elm Street, Zionsville 46077). Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. Rain location in the Lions Clubhouse. Zionsville Lions Club website.

* Friday, August 6, 2010 - End of Summer Celebration from 1 - 3 pm for teens, grade 6 to age 19 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Celebrate the end of summer with our End of Summer Celebration! Registration required. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Friday, August 6, 2010 - End of Summer Carnival from 5:30 – 7 pm for families with children birth to grade 5 at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Families may enjoy carnival games and refreshments on the Library’s Fifth St. lawn and parking lot. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Friday, August 13, 2010 - Polo at Sunset at 6 pm at Hickory Hall Polo Club (7545 East 100 North, Whitestown, Indiana 46075). Bring a picnic dinner, blanket and beverages (no grills) and enjoy the fun and excitement of polo. Entry charge is $5 per car. Dog owners, please bring your own baggies. All proceeds benefit the Helping Her Heal fund. For more info, please contact at 317-769-4648.

* Saturday, August 28, 2010 - Helping Her Heal Fund Charity Polo Tournament at Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown. Funds raised to support the Helping Her Heal Fund (a component fund of the Community Foundation of Boone County). The HHH fund's mission is: "A community compassionately providing emotional and financial support to women with female cancers."

* Friday & Saturday, September 3 & 4, 2010 - Advance Labor Day Festival sponsored by the Advance Volunteer Fire Department. Events include a parade, live entertainment and a variety of arts and crafts. For more information contact (-765-676-5328.

* Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 6:30-7:30 pm at Thorntown Public Library (124 N. Market Street, Thorntown, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Friday-Sunday, September 10, 11, & 12, 2010 - 57th Annual Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival at Lions Park in Zionsville. The annual Fall Festival will consist of a parade (Kiwanis Club), entertainment, carnival, food court, commercial tent, outside commercial spaces, arts and crafts tent, outside arts and crafts spaces, kids’corner, pet pavilion, fireworks and more.

* Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 57th Annual Zionsville Fall Festival Parade — the parade will step off at 10:45 am from Zionsville Community High School. The parade theme is "Heroes." Participate with an entry in the parade or just come to cheer and watch. More parade info and entry forms. The parade is held in association with the Zionsville Lions Club's Fall Festival at Lions Park.

* Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Lebanon's Lincoln Festival from 1-7 pm at the Herr Cabin at Lebanon Memorial Park. Abe Lincoln will give a speech at Herr Cabin, musical groups playing period music, vendors selling their wares, demonstrators showing how life was, children's games, food booths, and photo shoot with Mr. Lincoln. Sponsored by the Boone County Historical Society and Lebanon Community Arts Council.

* Monday, September 13, 2010 - Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 6:30-7:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. 5th Street, Zionsville, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - Drug Free Boone County meeting from 4:30-6pm at Boone County Senior Services. Local coordinating council - interested persons and organizations are welcome to attend.

* Friday & Saturday, September 17 & 18, 2010 - Back to the Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon.

* Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Annual Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department and Jackson Township Historical Society All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am in Jamestown.

* Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 5K Rock-n-Roll Run & Walk at 8 am in Lebanon. Held during the Back to the Fifties Festival and sponsored by the Symphony at Sunset Group, Inc., this 5K is great for runners and walkers of all ages and levels. Entry form available by going to www.symphonyatsunset.org, Lebanon Public Library or the Parks Department office.

* Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 7-8 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (2625 Elm Swamp Road, Lebanon, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Friday-Sunday, September 24-16, 2010 - Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown, Indiana.

* Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Boone County Senior Health & Wellness Expo from 9am-1pm at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon.

* Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Central Indiana Poultry Show starting at 9 am at the Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* Friday, October 29, 2010 - Fifth Annual YETI Halloween Event - event will be downtown Indianapolis at the Ugly Monkey starting at 8 pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative, Inc. (YETI) website.

* Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Zionsville Education Foundation Fall Frolic - more details to follow. Zionsville Education Foundation website.

* Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - Drug Free Boone County meeting from 4:30-6pm at Boone County Senior Services. Local coordinating council - interested persons and organizations are welcome to attend.

* Saturday, March 5, 2011 - YETI's Eighth Annual Silent Auction and Dinner - more details to follow.Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative, Inc. (YETI) website.

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