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- Ladies Spring Tea Fundraiser benefitting the Central Indiana Teen Challenge at 3pm at Zionsville Fellowship Church. Hear the "Softer Side" of the Indianapolis Colts with wives, Deb Christensen, Karen Saturday and Maya Glenn. For more information, please contact
at 765-482-2336.
- Off-Main Street Players will present "The Odd Couple" at the Zionsville Town Hall (1100 West Oak Street in
Zionsville, Indiana). Evening performances will be on Friday April 23, and Saturday, April 24 at 8 pm and a matinee on Sunday, April 25 starting at 2:30 pm. Directed by Patricia Brennan See, this classic comedy centers around
the relationship between the slovenly, yet lovable, Oscar Madison and
the fastidious and very-tightly-wound, Felix Unger. Unlikely roommates
- thrown together out of necessity - the divorced Madison and the
recently-separated Unger explore life and love with hilarious results!
This production stars Marcus Waye as "Oscar Madison" and Matt Kincaid
as "Felix Ungar." Also featured in this production are: Jennifer Cross,
Kirk Horn, Molly Kincaid, George Piper, Bob Seevers, and Jon Weed.
This production is presented through a special arrangement with Samuel
French, Inc. Tickets are $10 each;this production features festival
seating.
For reservation information visit www.offmainstreetplayers.org or call
the OMSP box office at 595-3700.
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- [CANCELLED] Computer Savvy Seniors Part 1 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A special introductory computer learning program for adults 55 and older. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in a relaxed environment that moves at the participant’s pace. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Tuesday from March 9 through May 11 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Baby Chicks! Baby Chicks! from 10 - 10:45 am OR 1 - 1:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Children 3 - 6 may read stories about chicks and other baby animals, make a craft and imagine hatching out of an egg. Participants may get to hold a real baby chick! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Wii Gaming from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Students on grades 6 - 12 may stop by the teen area to play Nintendo Wii! Board games will also be out for those who need something a bit more “hands on.” No registration required.
- Nature Adventure: Butterfly Kisses from 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Some Beautiful Butterfly Banter awaits students in grades K – 4 at the library before they embark on a walk to the Nature Center and begin planning a butterfly garden. Participants will be invited back on May 15 to plant the garden they planned together! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Intro to Email from 6 - 9 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A three-hour, one session course on using and managing an Email account. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. The $25.50 cost 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.
- The Boone County Bluebird Society Spring Meeting at 7 pm at the Boone REMC Community Room (1207 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon). Bluebird basics will be discussed such as how and where to put up a bluebird box, how to monitor them, etc., and share stories about how the nesting season is going so far. Literature and nesting boxes will be available. The public is welcome. For more information, please contact
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- The Music Group Presents...Combos and More: Jazz Night from 7 – 8:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Adults may enjoy artists and material that are off the beaten path in an informal setting during this session devoted to individual artists who march to a different drummer. Refreshments will be provided. This month listen to material from the 1950s to the present, with an emphasis on smaller jazz ensembles. Refreshments provided. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Zionsville Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center (205 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville) with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunshe of the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 per class. Topics covered during the sessions are: May 4 - Solving Problems in the Mind,
May 11 - Permanent Inner Peace,
May 18 - Considerate Minds,
May 25: Loving Minds. For more information, please visit www.sullivanmunce.org/classes.html or call (317) 873-6862.
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- Computer Savvy Seniors Part 2 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). This computer learning program for adults 55 and older will pick up where Part 1 left off. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in more detail. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Thursday from March 25 through May 27 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Baby Chicks Q & A from 6:30 - 7 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Children 3 – 12 can get their questions about the development, incubation and care of chickens and ducks answered when Boone County Educator Doug Akers visits the Library. Participants should bring their most perplexing questions. Live chickens will display their unique plumage! Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- It’s a Mystery Book Club at 7 pm in the Hussey Room, 1st Floor at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Come meet local authors Mary Dieter and Tim McClure as they discuss the writing, publishing, and storytelling process involved in producing “The McNaughton Rule”. Though a work of fiction, the co-authors took inspiration from their real-life experiences as newspaper reporter and police officer. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- Fancy Nancy Tea Extravaganza from 10 - 11 am OR 1 - 2 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). You’ll want to look posh for this Fancy Nancy party! Children 3 – 6 may wish to accessorize with jewelry, boas, hats, sunglasses, high heels—anything exquisite will do! Outrageous attire required for children and adults! Dads welcome. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- The Kelly Miller Circus presented by the Lebanon Rotary Club with Witham Hospital Pediatrics. Two shows at 4pm and 7pm.
Special Tent raising open to the public at 9am - including a meet and greet with the animals.
Proceeds from tickets purchased in advance come back to the Lebanon Rotary Club, which uses the money to fund vocational scholarships for local students and other community projects. Advance tickets are available at Dairy Queen.
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- Lebanon Community Arts Council 2010 Coffee House Series with guitarist/singer/songwriter Jake Walker at 7 pm in the lovely communnity room at Central Christian Church (311 East Main Street in Lebanon). This is Jake's third appearance in Lebanon, and he brings back his incredible guitar skills, captivating vocals, and an eclectic selection of blues, folk music, light rock, love songs, and his original tunes. ADMISSION IS FREE....desserts, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be sold to help fund the Arts Council's activities. Non-smoking and no alcohol, this is a family friendly event, so bring the children and grandchildren if you'd like. For more information, please contact
765-325-2312. Lebanon Community Arts Council website.
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- Duct Tape Days from 4 - 5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Duct tape can fix anything and it can be anything! Who needs the boring silver color of duct tape when it now comes in white, red, pink, turquoise and so many other colors? Students in grades 6 – 12 may work to transform rolls of duct tape into amazing and fun items! Registration Recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- [CANCELLED] Computer Savvy Seniors Part 1 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A special introductory computer learning program for adults 55 and older. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in a relaxed environment that moves at the participant’s pace. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Tuesday from March 9 through May 11 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Books Over Coffee from noon – 1 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Adults may bring a friend and their lunch to this informal discussion about the books they’ve recently read. Sessions continue the second Tuesday of each month. Treats will be served.
- Wii Gaming from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Students on grades 6 - 12 may stop by the teen area to play Nintendo Wii! Board games will also be out for those who need something a bit more “hands on.” No registration required.
- Intro to Publisher from 6 - 9 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A three-hour, one session course on Microsoft Publisher. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. The $25.50 cost 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.
- Zionsville Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center (205 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville) with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunshe of the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 per class. Topics covered during the sessions are: May 4 - Solving Problems in the Mind,
May 11 - Permanent Inner Peace,
May 18 - Considerate Minds,
May 25: Loving Minds. For more information, please visit www.sullivanmunce.org/classes.html or call (317) 873-6862.
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- Computer Savvy Seniors Part 2 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). This computer learning program for adults 55 and older will pick up where Part 1 left off. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in more detail. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Thursday from March 25 through May 27 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Film Series cineMAX: Fried Green Tomatoes from 10 am – noon at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). The last session in this unique movies series led by Rev. Dr. Max Case, film enthusiast and former Brebeuf/IUPUI teacher. The 1991 film Fried Green Tomatoes, starring Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates and Mary Stuart Masterson, will be shown. This film is rated PG-13. Participants will discuss how the movies presented ‘transformative moments through unexpected encounters’ in the lives of older adults. Refreshments will be served. Registration recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- Caravan 5K Fun Run + Walk around the Zionsville Presbyterian Church campus (4775 West 116th street Zionsville, IN 46077) and surrounding neighborhood. Registration starts at 7 am, and the race starts at 8 am. $20 per runner/walker. View race route map on ZPC site. Get fit for a good cause! Join us for a 5K Fun Run + Walk around the ZPC campus and surrounding neighborhood. Then, stick around for the Caravan Rummage Sale and come back on Sunday for the Otra Vez (Let's Do It Again) Caravan Concert. Tickets may be purchased on site on the morning of the race. Proceeds from the weekend support the Caravan student mission trip scholarship fun. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, so register early. Caravan is a student ministry which helps send high school students into the mission field to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those students. Part of the Run, Shop, & Celebrate Weekend! (See next listing.)
- Caravan Rummage Sale from 8 am - 2 pm at Zionsville Presbyterian Church (4775 West 116th street Zionsville, IN 46077). Do you have items ready for a garage sale or Good Will? Drop them off in ZPC's parking lot the week leading up to the sale beginning Sunday, May 9. Your items will be added to all the others and host a rummage sale of epic proportions after the 5K Fun Run + Walk. Be sure to come back on Sunday for the Otra Vez (Let's Do It Again) Caravan Concert (see listing below). Proceeds from the weekend support the Caravan student mission trip scholarship fund. Caravan is a student ministry which helps send high school students into the mission field to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those students. Part of the Run, Shop, & Celebrate Weekend!
- Brick Street Market (formerly Country Market) from 10 am - 5 pm in Zionsville on the Brick Street. Sponsored by the Greater Zionsville Chamber of Commerce.
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- Otra Vez (Let's Do It Again!) Caravan Concert from 6 - 9 pm at Zionsville Presbyterian Church (4775 West 116th street Zionsville, IN 46077). $10 per person or $30 maximum per family. Join ZPC for a special evening featuring David Ackerman, Rachael Noble, and Chris Malott. The trio will help send youth to the mission field with a concert featuring Broadway favorites that will appeal to seniors, youth, and everyone in between. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at the church office, from Caravan students, or in the Gathering Space during weekend services the first three weekends in May. Proceeds from the weekend support the Caravan student mission trip scholarship fun. Caravan is a student ministry which helps send high school students into the mission field to make a difference in the world and in the lives of those students. Part of the Run, Shop, & Celebrate Weekend!
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- Duct Tape Days from 4 - 5 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Duct tape can fix anything and it can be anything! Who needs the boring silver color of duct tape when it now comes in white, red, pink, turquoise and so many other colors? Students in grades 6 – 12 may work to transform rolls of duct tape into amazing and fun items! Registration Recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- Wii Gaming from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Students on grades 6 - 12 may stop by the teen area to play Nintendo Wii! Board games will also be out for those who need something a bit more “hands on.” No registration required.
- Zionsville Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center (205 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville) with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunshe of the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 per class. Topics covered during the sessions are: May 4 - Solving Problems in the Mind,
May 11 - Permanent Inner Peace,
May 18 - Considerate Minds,
May 25: Loving Minds. For more information, please visit www.sullivanmunce.org/classes.html or call (317) 873-6862.
- Teen Council from 7 - 8:15 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Join the Teen Council and voice your opinion about Teen programs, books, movies, music and more! We meet on the third Tuesday of every month. Registration not required.
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- Author Talk Joan Lyons: Remembering Zionsville at 10 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). In conjunction with the Friends of the Library annual meeting, Zionsville resident and author Joan Lyons will provide insight into her new book Remembering Zionsville. This grouping of stories has been described as bringing “new life to Zionsville's history through her engaging and meticulously researched prose.” Join us for an author talk and possibly learn about a rousing game of donkey softball. Reservations recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- 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.
- Adoption Information Seminar presented by the Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Association (IFCAA) from 6-8 p at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. 5th Street Zionsville, IN 46077). Learn how to adopt, adoption options, considerations, the process, how to adopt a foster child, your questions answered. For more information contact
at 765-325-2186.
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- Computer Savvy Seniors Part 2 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). This computer learning program for adults 55 and older will pick up where Part 1 left off. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in more detail. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Thursday from March 25 through May 27 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- Itty Bitty Storytime at 9:45 - 10:15 am OR 10:30 - 11 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Walkers and talkers can come to the Library to have a fun time with stories, songs, finger plays, and more! Open to children 1 - 2. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Friday from 5 – 7 pm is the Friday Preview Sale -- $5 admission, $2.50 for children 11 and younger; Saturday from 9:30 am – 5 pm admission is free with a $10 Bag Sale from 3 – 5 pm; Sunday from 1 – 5 pm admission is free with a $5 Bag Sale all day.
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- Adoption Day for Humane Society for Boone County from 9 am to 1 pm at the Huntington Bank in downtown Lebanon. HSBC currently has a huge variety of cats and dogs that need loving homes. Humane Society for Boone County
- Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Friday from 5 – 7 pm is the Friday Preview Sale -- $5 admission, $2.50 for children 11 and younger; Saturday from 9:30 am – 5 pm admission is free with a $10 Bag Sale from 3 – 5 pm; Sunday from 1 – 5 pm admission is free with a $5 Bag Sale all day.
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- Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Lora Hussey Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Friday from 5 – 7 pm is the Friday Preview Sale -- $5 admission, $2.50 for children 11 and younger; Saturday from 9:30 am – 5 pm admission is free with a $10 Bag Sale from 3 – 5 pm; Sunday from 1 – 5 pm admission is free with a $5 Bag Sale all day.
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- Finals Stretch at 4 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Students in grades 6 – 12 may take a breather and relax during the “Final Stretch” with a certified yoga instructor! Registration recommended. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
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- Aging Safely in the Home from 10 - 11 am at the Indianapolis Senior Center (708 E. Michigan Street, Indianapolis). This program is for those who are caring for a loved one with dementia in their home. With the growing trend of in-home care by family and friends, it is important to know how to keep your loved one with dementia safe. This program will teach you to effectively evaluate your environment, avoid injury and wandering, put common objects and substances out of reach and ensure total safety at home. Sponsored by the Greater Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
- Zionsville Weekly Drop-In Meditation Classes at the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center (205 W. Hawthorne St., Zionsville) with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunshe of the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center. Classes are Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm. Cost is $15 per class. Topics covered during the sessions are: May 4 - Solving Problems in the Mind,
May 11 - Permanent Inner Peace,
May 18 - Considerate Minds,
May 25: Loving Minds. For more information, please visit www.sullivanmunce.org/classes.html or call (317) 873-6862.
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- Computer Savvy Seniors Part 2 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). This computer learning program for adults 55 and older will pick up where Part 1 left off. The basics of computers, Microsoft Windows, word processing, internet and E-mail will be covered in more detail. Weekly three hour sessions are scheduled each Thursday from March 25 through May 27 and include new topic introductions and lesson reviews. $95 fee must be paid at registration. Manual included. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.
- The Civil War Roundtable will be meeting in the Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center at the Lebanon Public Library at 6:30 pm. Speaking to the group will be retired Purdue University history professor Don Parman. He will be giving a presentation about Civil War pensions. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. For more information about the Civil War Roundtable or this program please contact
or call 765-482-3460 ext. 225.
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- A historical tour of the Oak Hill Cemetery sponsored by the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, the Lebanon Public Library and the Boone County Historical Society. Rain date is Monday, May 31st. Visit Powell Chapel and view beautiful cemetery art photos by J K Photography. A walking tour and a riding tour will be offered from 9 - 11 am and from 1 - 3 pm. The cost is $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Oak Hill Cemetery Association and the Boone County Historical Society. Tour guides will direct visitors to points of interest including Lebanon notables, burial sites of many Boone County Veterans and historical facts about one of Boone County’s largest cemeteries. Tickets are available at the Lebanon Public Library. For additional information, contact
at the Lebanon Public Library at 765-482-3460 or via e-mail or contact Susan Lehman at 765-482-1681.
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