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 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!
Fisher 5 Mile Adult Big Wheel Race
Come to historic downtown Greensburg and cheer on ten teams as they ride around the famous tower tree on adult big wheels, en route to fame, fortune, and glory. Enjoy homemade ice cream courtesy of the Historical Society Decatur County, while you watch. A great event for the whole family…
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
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 26, 2013
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 27, 2013
Artists Sought to Participate in Art and Fine Craft Show
Organizers Seeking Artists and Artisans to Participate in 2013 Déjà Vu 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.
Dinner & Bikes
May is Bike Month! Please join us on Monday, May 27 from 5pm to 8pm at Eastside Community Center for Dinner and Bikes. Dinner & Bikes is a month-long tour of the central and northeastern U.S., featuring a traveling road show of vegan food and bicycle inspiration. Joshua Ploeg will delight with a vegan and gluten free buffet dinner, Elly Blue will present about her new book, Everyday Bicycling, a friendly, basic guide to bicycle transportation that includes chapters on carrying cargo, family bicycling, and advocacy, and Joe Biel will show a near-complete excerpt from Aftermass, his forthcoming documentary about the history of bicycle activism in Portland. The event is followed with a book signing and time for questions, discussion of local issues, and perusing the traveling bookstore.
May 30, 2013
Connections!
Event Description:
Get Connected with Connections!
Learn foundational skills and tips to successful networking!
Connections! is perfect for:
- Professionals who are new to networking
- New Chamber members
- Long-time Chamber members wanting more out of their networking
- New business owners
- Introverts who feel more comfortable in a safe, structured environment
- Extroverts who love meeting people, but want advice on how to maximize their meetings
Connections! is a fun, structured networking environment for members to participate in rotating table introductions! This program is designed to teach you how to make the best connections for your business AND others, with the ultimate goal of building new strategic business relationships.
This is an effective way to make numerous initial connections. You will have several minutes to network with a small group of participants at each table before rotating to the next. You will be able to find the right connections for you, whether its the person you are talking to or someone they know in their own network.
Connections! registration is $20. Advanced registration is strongly preferred. Click on the green” Register now” link above.
Complimentary Pass(es)!
Don’t forget! Members at the Connected, Engaged, Advocate and Impact levels receive up to FOUR complimentary passes to attend Chamber Connections! To use your complimentary pass(es), please register by emailingJulie@Greenwood-Chamber.com or by calling Julie at 317.888.4856.
Cheese Making Class
Say Cheese! If you are a cheese lover this class is bound to make you smile. Join us as we go through the process of cheese making. You will learn the fundamentals of the cheese making process as well as make and take home two varieties.
Registration is required. Materials are incliuded and sampoles will be abundant. Ages 13 and up. Class will be located at the Historic Henry Breeding Farm in the Kitchen of the barn.
May 31, 2013 – June 1, 2013
Franklin’s Largest Garage Sale
Franklin’s Largest Garage Sale May 31 8:00 am -7:00 pm and June 1 08:00 am – 1:00 pm. Indoors and under a giant tent, this event is rain or shine. St. Rose of Lima School, across from Johnson Memorial Hospital. Thousands of items!
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