February 2008 Community Calendar - Boone County, Indiana

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• Lebanon Little League Registration from 1- 4 PM in the Boone REMC Community Room. Fees: Baseball $60; Softball $60; Boys T-Ball $40; Girls T-Ball $40; a $10 discount for each additional player for baseball or softball. Registration can also be completed online at: http://eteamz.active.com//lebanonlittleleague (Additional registration dates: February 9, 13, and 16.)

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• Adults Learning Spanish sponsored by the Boone County Family YMCA from 6 - 7:30 pm. Fee for a Program Member is $65, and fee for a Potential Program Member is $75. Whether you are a young adult or young at heart, this class is for you —especially if you want to broaden your horizons and embrace the sounds and language of another culture. Register and pay online at www.boonefamilyymca.org or stop by the Boone Family YMCA office at 1025 N. Jameson St. or call at 765-482-5960. Program is on Mondays, January 21 to February 25, 2008.
• Youth As Resources Grant Workshop from 6:30 - 8 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. 5th Street, Zionsville). Youth as Resources (YAR), a program of United Way of Central Indiana, is accepting grant applications now through March 17th, for community service projects designed and directed by Boone County youth groups. Up to $1,200 is available per grant. Youth groups that use creativity and energy to meet community needs may apply for funds to cover project expenses, materials, transportation and youth recognition. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Youth groups that have not previously applied or attended a grant workshop must attend one to apply. For more information, please call or e-mail , 765-482-9014. Or, visit www.uwci.org and choose Youth as Resources under Partners and Programs, Youth Programs. Grant applications will only be distributed at the workshops.

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• Boone County Bluebird Society Winter Meeting at 7 pm at the Thorntown Public Library (124 N. Market St., Thorntown, IN). Topics will include bluebird habitat, starting and monitoring a bluebird trail. Literature and nestboxes will be available. For more information call at 317-769-3416.

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• Woodcarvers Exhibit at Eagle Creek Park—works created by the Midwest's top wood artisans will be showcased. The event runs 9 am to 5 pm at the park's Earth Discovery Center and is free with regular park admission ($4 per car on weekends). Artists will be on hand during the show to demonstrate their skills and talk with visitors about their work. Many of the carvings, sculptures and wood burning entries will be available for purchase. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from sales will benefit the Eagle Creek Park Foundation, Inc, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Eagle Creek Park. For additional information about any of the '08 shows, call the Eagle Creek Park Nature Center, 317/327.7148.
• Lebanon Little League Registration from 1- 4 pm in the Boone REMC Community Room. Fees: Baseball $60; Softball $60; Boys T-Ball $40; Girls T-Ball $40; a $10 discount for each additional player for baseball or softball. Registration can also be completed online at: http://eteamz.active.com//lebanonlittleleague (Additional registration dates: February 2, 13, and 16.)

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• Literary Tea--The Romance of Libraries with author, actress and librarian Madeleine Lefebvre from 2-4 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. She has gathered personal narratives from around the world; stories from the young and the old who share their tales of love: Romances that are happy, sad and bittersweet. (Part of the Romance in the Stacks series.) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.
• Woodcarvers Exhibit at Eagle Creek Park—works created by the Midwest's top wood artisans will be showcased. The event runs 9 am to 5 pm at the park's Earth Discovery Center and is free with regular park admission ($4 per car on weekends). Artists will be on hand during the show to demonstrate their skills and talk with visitors about their work. Many of the carvings, sculptures and wood burning entries will be available for purchase. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from sales will benefit the Eagle Creek Park Foundation, Inc, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of Eagle Creek Park. For additional information about any of the '08 shows, call the Eagle Creek Park Nature Center, 317/327.7148.

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• Youth As Resources - Boone County Grant Workshop from 5 - 6:30 pm at the Thorntown Public Library (124 N. Market Street, Thorntown). Youth as Resources (YAR), a program of United Way of Central Indiana, is accepting grant applications now through March 17th, for community service projects designed and directed by Boone County youth groups. Up to $1,200 is available per grant. Youth groups that use creativity and energy to meet community needs may apply for funds to cover project expenses, materials, transportation and youth recognition. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Youth groups that have not previously applied or attended a grant workshop must attend one to apply. For more information, please call or e-mail , 765-482-9014. Or, visit www.uwci.org and choose Youth as Resources under Partners and Programs, Youth Programs. Grant applications will only be distributed at the workshops.
• Adults Learning Spanish sponsored by the Boone County Family YMCA from 6 - 7:30 pm. Fee for a Program Member is $65, and fee for a Potential Program Member is $75. Whether you are a young adult or young at heart, this class is for you —especially if you want to broaden your horizons and embrace the sounds and language of another culture. Register and pay online at www.boonefamilyymca.org or stop by the Boone Family YMCA office at 1025 N. Jameson St. or call at 765-482-5960. Program is on Mondays, January 21 to February 25, 2008.

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• Craft: Create Tussie-Mussies from 1-3 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Learn the Victorian art of expressing yourself in the language of flowers with the staff of the Morris-Butler House Museum. (Part of the Romance in the Stacks series.) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Lebanon Little League Registration from 6 - 9 pm in the Lebanon Police/Fire Department Training Room. Fees: Baseball $60; Softball $60; Boys T-Ball $40; Girls T-Ball $40; a $10 discount for each additional player for baseball or softball. Registration can also be completed online at: http://eteamz.active.com//lebanonlittleleague (Additional registration dates: February 2, 9, and 16.)
• Lecture:  “How Do I Love Thee? Poetry Through the Ages” from 6:30-7:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Love through the ages! Poetry from five centuries of authors led by Glory-June Greiff. Greiff brings to life the joys, wonders and sorrows of love that have inspired some of the finest works of the ages as well as lesser know gems. (Part of the Romance in the Stacks series.) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Lebanon Little League Registration from 1- 4 pm in the Boone REMC Community Room. Fees: Baseball $60; Softball $60; Boys T-Ball $40; Girls T-Ball $40; a $10 discount for each additional player for baseball or softball. Registration can also be completed online at: http://eteamz.active.com//lebanonlittleleague (Additional registration dates: February 2, 9, and 13.)
• Salem United Methodist Church's ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER from 4 to 7 pm. "The Friendly Country Church" invites YOU to join us for warm hospitality and fellowship. Bring friends and family, or just bring yourself and make new friends! Children of all ages are especially encouraged to attend.  $6 per person includes all-you-can-eat homemade CHILI, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, drinks, and homemade desserts! Children 3 and under are FREE!!! "Chili to-go?" carry-out service is available--just ask! All proceeds from this year's supper will be used toward Salem's upcoming mission trip to Vancleave, MS, where the victims of Hurricane Katrina are still in great need of assistance. And if you may be interested in joining the mission trip, we would be pleased to share the details--ask your server! Salem Church is located on Kissell Road (800 E) just south of State Road 334, a couple miles west of downtown Zionsville. www.salemumczionsville.org
• Trinity Lutheran Youth Group's Third Annual Valentine's Dinner at The Shalom House (304 West Green Street, Lebanon) from 6 - 8 pm. Treat your special someone to a romantic Italian dinner. A $25 donation per couple includes salad, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo and a chocolate kiss cheesecake. Complementary childcare will be provided at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2625 Elm Swamp Road during the event. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the 2008 TLC Youth Mission Trip and is financially supported through Thrivent Financial's "Care Abounds in Communities" program. To make a dinner reservation, please call 765-482-2975 by Thursday, February 14th.

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• Adults Learning Spanish sponsored by the Boone County Family YMCA from 6 - 7:30 pm. Fee for a Program Member is $65, and fee for a Potential Program Member is $75. Whether you are a young adult or young at heart, this class is for you —especially if you want to broaden your horizons and embrace the sounds and language of another culture. Register and pay online at www.boonefamilyymca.org or stop by the Boone Family YMCA office at 1025 N. Jameson St. or call at 765-482-5960. Program is on Mondays, January 21 to February 25, 2008.
• President's Day — Insider's Tour of President Thomas Jefferson's Home & Gardens from 7-8:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Thomas Jefferson makes a special visit to the Library on President's Day to share the construction story of his beloved home "Monticello" and its surrounding gardens. President Jefferson welcomes questions from the audience. Audience members will receive a packet of architectural drawings & plans, pictures, life chronology. (Part of the Comforts of Home series) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Workshop — Write and Illustrate Your Own Romance Novel from 6:30-8:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Participants will be given a framework to create an artistic cover with various backgrounds. Writing begins by answering this open-ended sentence: "Her pulse quickened at the sight of his__________." (Part of the Romance in the Stacks series.) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Wii Play Games from 3-5 pm in the Teen Area, on the 2^nd Floor at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Come play games in the Teen Area of the Library. We'll have the Wii set up, and our board games out, too. Game play will be informal, so feel free to hang out with your friends and have fun. For grades 6-12.
• Youth As Resources - Boone County Grant Workshop from 7 - 8:30 pm at Boone County REMC (1207 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon). Youth as Resources (YAR), a program of United Way of Central Indiana, is accepting grant applications now through March 17th, for community service projects designed and directed by Boone County youth groups. Up to $1,200 is available per grant. Youth groups that use creativity and energy to meet community needs may apply for funds to cover project expenses, materials, transportation and youth recognition. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Youth groups that have not previously applied or attended a grant workshop must attend one to apply. For more information, please call or e-mail , 765-482-9014. Or, visit www.uwci.org and choose Youth as Resources under Partners and Programs, Youth Programs. Grant applications will only be distributed at the workshops.

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• Lebanon Area Boys and Girls Club's 35th Annual Auction at 6 pm at the Lebanon Middle School. The community is invited to attend this fun and worthwhile event. We encourage everyone to help support an organization that is making a positive impact on our youth. If you would like more information about attending or making a donation, please contact at (765) 482-5110.

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• Adults Learning Spanish sponsored by the Boone County Family YMCA from 6 - 7:30 pm. Fee for a Program Member is $65, and fee for a Potential Program Member is $75. Whether you are a young adult or young at heart, this class is for you —especially if you want to broaden your horizons and embrace the sounds and language of another culture. Register and pay online at www.boonefamilyymca.org or stop by the Boone Family YMCA office at 1025 N. Jameson St. or call at 765-482-5960. Program is on Mondays, January 21 to February 25, 2008.

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• Lecture--The Romance of the Bungalow from 7-8:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Presenter Paul Diebold, Senior Architectural Historian, Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will show slides and discuss key aspects of Zionsville's bungalows. (Part of the Comforts of Home & Romance in the Stacks Series.) Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Microsoft Word: Basics and Beyond Adult Computer Class from 7 - 8 pm in Computer Lab B at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word; change margins, fonts and colors; save and open documents.  Participants must already know how to use the mouse. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or call 873-3149 X 12400.

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• Purdue Club of Boone County Winter Meeting at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon. Drinks at 6 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Craig Terrill (Former LHS football star, PURDUE football star, and currently Seattle Seahawks STAR) will be the guest speaker. Drinks start at 6 pm, and dinner starts at 6:30 pm. Mark your calendars now! Purdue Club of Boone County website.

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