April 17, 2013 – May 22, 2013
Youth/Teen Dance Class
Now enrolling for our Youth/ Teen Class. No prior dance experience is necessary. Students will learn Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Hustle, and more! All danced to today’s popular music. Ages 11-15yrs. Six week session will begin Wed. March 13th: 4:30-5:15pm. Continue reading
May 13, 2013 – July 19, 2013
Head Start Enrollment
Head Start of Columbus and Edinburgh is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 School year. Head Start is a free preschool for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Classes are 5 days a week/four hours a day. Bus transportation is available.
May 14, 2013 – July 19, 2013
School Supply Assistance Program
Do you have a child living in Bartholomew County who is in need of school supplies for the upcoming school year?The Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program is accepting registrations until July 19. Call United Way 2-1-1 simply by dialing 2-1-1 or 812-376-6666, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. For Spanish calls, call SUCASA at 812-375-9370, Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm or Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm to register your child.
May 20, 2013
Artists Sought to Participate in Art and Fine Craft Show
Artists are being sought for this fall’s Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show, which will be held at The Commons in Columbus, Indiana on November 16, 2013 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Because the show is held in celebration of America Recycles Day, all work exhibited is to be made, or at least in part, of scrap or repurposed materials. A few applicants who create their work from natural or sustainable materials will be accepted as well.
Those who are interested in exhibiting are to submit digital photos and an application in order to be juried. Deadline for applications is June 18, 2013, and artists will be notified of the jury results by July 2. A booth rental fee of $75 must be paid by July 16, 2013. To download more information and an application, visit http://www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/dejavuentry2013.html. Entry forms can also be picked up at the Columbus Area Arts Council office located at 300 Washington Street, Columbus. Those with questions may call the Arts Council at 812-376-2539.
In addition to Columbus Area Arts Council, sponsors include the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District, Columbus Area Visitors Center, Papa’s Deli/Papa’s Grill, Pentzer Printing, Puccini’s, and Hotel Indigo.
The Columbus Area Arts Council is a public, not-for-profit corporation supported by private donations, the City of Columbus, the State of Indiana through the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Honor Flight, the Movie
In honor of all veterans, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana is sponsoring a free afternoon at Yes Cinema to see Honor Flight, the movie. Watch as four World War II veterans participate in an Honor Flight with other veterans to see their war memorial in Washington, D.C. Yes Cinema doors will open at 2:00pm for the 3:00pm free showing. Concessions will be on sale by Yes Cinema staff. Free Ticket available this week in the Lobby of the Our Hospice Inpatient Facility at 2626 E. 17th Street (9:00am – 11:00am and 1:00pm – 3:00pm)
May 21, 2013
When Old Houses Become Like Spouses
Nancy Hiller, designer-builder of custom furniture and cabinetry and the author of the book A Home of Her Own, will discuss how making or restoring a home can be a revelatory process, enlightening homeowners as much about themselves as about the structures on which they are working. This phenomenon is all the more evident in cases where a single person–in her book, Hiller focuses on women without partners–is doing the work. In fact, some of the women Hiller interviewed came to see their home as a kind of partner, a development that raises intriguing and rarely posed questions about the meanings of home.
May 22, 2013
Women Leaders Luncheon
Join us for our exciting Chamber luncheon series: Women Leaders!
Women Leaders luncheons will focus on issues impacting women business owners and women in business. Seasoned business leaders will discuss topics that directly impact our businesses and local economy with the ultimate goal being to challenge women to become more effective leaders in our community.
Non-Chamber members are welcomed to attend.
May Topic: Vision 2020 – Equal Rights
Vision 2020 is a national coalition of organizations and individuals united in their commitment to achieve women’s economic and social equality. Vision 2020 does this by advancing an overdue national conversation about the value of women’s equality to benefit all and by accelerating shared leadership among women and men to reach a new dimension of American excellence by the year 2020. (www.drexelmed.edu)
Hear from Cindy Felsten, who was recently chosen as one of two Indiana delegates for Vision 2020, as she shares her thoughts on how to make equality a national priority.
Join us for an informative luncheon, network and learn how we each can make a difference in the Vision 2020 movement nationally and locally.
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Register now and join us for this dynamic luncheon!
Live Broadcast at Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
Stop in at Center Grove Tire before May 21st and register for a pair of Indy 500 tickets! CW will give them away May 22nd during his Live Broadcast from the Track on Community Day!
Live Broadcast: 1-3pm
May 22nd (Community Day)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
On The RISE – the Southside’s Young Professionals group in conjunction with the Greenwood Chamber, Franklin Chamber, and Leadership Johnson County – is available to young professionals living or working in and around Johnson County. Build valuable new professional connections by joining this group.
Don’t miss the upcoming On The RISE event on May 22nd at Buca di Beppo.
5:30 P.M. – 6:15 P.M. Registration and Open Networking
6:15 P.M. – 6:45 P.M. Presentation*
6:45 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Open Networking
TO REGISTER email SSontheRise@gmail.com with your name, email address, company name and number of people attending. As always feel free to invite fellow coworkers and friends. Your advance registration is appreciated so our host can plan accordingly.
Guardianship Issues
What happens when your child with special needs turns 18? Find out more about guardianship matters including what is guardianship and do I need to obtain guardianship with Stephanie Mellenbruch, a Seymour attorney. Stephanie takes special heart to those areas involving children and adults who are disabled as she has a brother with special needs. She advises clients on matters involving guardianships, Social Security Disability, and special needs trusts. Program is sponsored by The Columbus Autism Network and The Arc. If you have any questions please contact Christine Belviy at 800-609-8449 ext. 808 or Christine@inautism.org.
May 23, 2013
Debt Free through Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey is a financial author and radio host who encourages people to get out of debt. Presenter Gabriel Thomas will provide a brief overview of Ramsey and his philosophy and cover Ramsey’s seven baby steps for financial peace including having an emergency fund and saving for retirement. Thomas is employed by Alpha Financial Services.
May 24, 2013
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
May 24 & 25 Showtimes 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $5.00 Seniors 55+, College Students w/ID, and Military $4.00 Children 12 & Under $3.00
Strawberries on the Square
Discover Downtown Franklin’s 9th annual Strawberries on the Square will include serving strawberry shortcake on the courthouse square, the Lion’s Club Fish Fry, and the FHI Garage Sale. Evening activities include a classic car cruise-in on N. Main St., kid’s activities, the musical styling’s of Pet Monkey, and the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at the Artcraft Theatre. The 7th Annual Franklin Heritage, Inc. Garage Sale will take place 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. in the parking lot on North Main Street across from the Artcraft Theatre. This sale is only for Friday so stop by early to find a bargain! Anyone interested in donating items for the sale, please contact Franklin Heritage at 317-736-6823. Discover Downtown Franklin will host Strawberries on the Square from 11:00 a.m. until they sell out. Volunteers will serve cake, ice cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream and a bottle of water for $5.00. This event is an annual fundraiser for the organization and its activities. The Lion’s Club Fish Fry will be held Friday and Saturday, May 24th and 25th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the public parking lot at the corner of Water Street and East Monroe Street. The Lion’s Club has been having fish fry’s since the club was chartered in 1945. Proceeds from these events benefit several groups throughout the community including: mini-grants to all First Grade classes in Franklin, High School Scholarships, vision screenings, the Inter-Church Food Pantry, Johnson County Good Cheer Fund, the Franklin Boys and Girls Club, and many more. Discover Downtown Franklin invites all classic car enthusiasts to bring their classic cars into downtown Franklin on Friday, May 24th. Parking will be reserved on North Main Street across from the Artcraft Theatre and in the adjoining parking lot. Reserved parking begins at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Franklin Heritage will be showing “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at the Artcraft Theatre at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “A poor boy wins the opportunity to tour the most eccentric and wonderful candy factory of all”-quoted from IMDb.com. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance contact Franklin Heritage at (317) 736-6823 or visit www.historicartcrafttheatre.org. Pet Monkey will perform on stage on the courthouse square from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pet Monkey is a five-piece band based out of Bloomington, Indiana that sports both tight four-part harmonies and excellent musicianship. With a playlist featuring songs from the 60′s to the 90′s, Pet Monkey can move from The Beatles to Steely Dan, from Billy Joel to Van Morrison, and from Dobie Gray to Vince Gill and play them all adeptly. Come on out and get the Pet Monkey experience….it’s music to soothe the savage beast! You can also check out our website at www.petmonkeyband.com. The concert is open to the public and seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended that the public bring their personal lawn chairs or blankets. Discover Downtown Franklin is a non-profit organization that strives to create and maintain community traditions, celebrate the historic nature of downtown Franklin Indiana, and promote its uniqueness to central Indiana and the surrounding region. Through collaboration with various entities in the community, DDF encourages a healthy economic atmosphere in historic downtown Franklin. For further information contact Megan Hart at (317) 346-1258 or visit www.DiscoverDowntownFranklin.com.
Salute! A Hometown Hero Concert
Invite your family, friends, and neighbors…bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Philharmonic’s FREE annual hometown concert! Join The Phil in honoring those who have served and who serve in the US Armed Forces at the 13th Annual Salute! Concert.
Concert begins at 7:00 p.m
Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn
Salute America!
Flirting with the Deep End
The Harlequin Theatre is proud to present “Flirting with the Deep End” a taut comedy about friendship, loyalty, and self-doubt that will have you laughing even as you recognize some of the neuroses as your own.
Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 17, 18 and 24, 25 at 7:00pm, as well as Sunday, May19 and 26 at 2:30pm, for this heart-warming performance. Tickets are available at the FairOaks Information Kiosk and Viewpoint Books on Washington Street. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information visit us atwww.theharlequintheatre.com.
May 25, 2013
Live Broadcast at Franklin Family Aquatics Center!
Grand Re-Opening of the newly updated pool at the Franklin Family Aquatics Center! Check out the new concession stand, water slide and more!
5/25
Live Broadcast: 10am-Noon
Swing by for a chance to win one of 2 season passes!
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