Valley Datebook: March 23-20, 2008

— Today

Parke County

• Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., make an old-fashioned kite, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vigo County

• Seasonal Star program, free, 2 p.m., Allen Memorial Planetarium, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, (812) 462-4272.

Monday

Clay County

• Fundraising breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Friday, Cunot Community Center, Poland, (765) 795-3461.

• Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.

Crawford County, Ill.

• Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Edgar County, Ill.

• Oil painting classes, 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bicentennial Art Center and Musem, Paris, Ill.; to register, call (217) 466-8130.

Parke County

• “Family Friendly,” Curves food drive, donate Monday through Friday during business hours, Rockville, (765) 828-0522.

• Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., tour the Salmon Lusk mansion, 11 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vermillion County

• “Family Friendly,” Curves food drive, donate Monday through Friday during business hours, Clinton, (765) 828-0522.

Vigo County

• Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

• Free Vigo County School Corp. adult GED classes daily through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, Chauncey Rose Adult Education Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4479.

• Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

• Board of Public Works and Safety meets, 2 p.m., conference room, City Hall, 17 Harding Ave. (812) 232-4767.

• Vigo County Park and Recreation Department Board meets, 4 p.m., County Council meeting room, Vigo County Annex, 127 Oak St., (812) 462-3392.

• Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

Tuesday

Clark County, Ill.

• Clark County Trails Coalition, fall walk, run, bike, 4:30 p.m., parking lot, Marshall First Christian Church, Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-5994.

• English as a Second Language, 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

• Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Edgar County, Ill.

• Watercolor painting classes, 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m., Bicentennial Art Center and Museum, Paris, Ill.; to register, call (217) 466-8130.

• Colorectal screenings and prostate exams, $30 for both, 5 to 7 p.m., Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, 721 E. Court St., Paris, Ill.; register by calling (217) 465-2606, ext. 228.

Parke County

• Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., soda straw weaving program, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

• Games for kids, bring friends and play games, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

• Town Hall meeting, to discuss outcomes of the 2008 legislative session, 10 to 11 a.m., council room, Vigo County Annex, 127 Oak St., 1-800-382-9841.

n State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Torner Community Center, ceramics, 9:30 a.m., and pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

n Citizens Advisory and Disabled Advisory committees meet, 10 a.m. Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 238-1561.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

n Calvary Full Gospel Church, free soup kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 8944 Wabash Ave.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

n Wiihab, Wii game day, 1 to 3 p.m., Wabash Senior Citizens Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.

n “Forgiving Dr. Mengele,” film and lecture featuring Eva Kor, 2:30 p.m., Hayes Auditorium, Hulman Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, (812) 535-5212.

n Dining with Diabetes series, $25, 5:30 p.m., Spectrum Industries, 1616 Wabash Ave., (812) 462-3371.

n Hate crimes town hall meeting, presented by Indiana State University honors students, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Heritage Ballroom, ISU campus, (812) 251-6160.

n Math and science homework help, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Lifelong Learning Center, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.

n Stress — The Wear and Tear on Your Body, mini medical series, seventh presentation, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. 6 1/2 St., (812) 237-4011.

n Loving Touch workshop, week four, “Products to Aide Sexual Satisfaction,” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Maple Center classroom, (812) 234-8733.

n Authentic Korean Fashion Show, free, 7 to 9 p.m., Dede I, Hulman Memorial Student Union, Indiana State University, (812) 237-3790.

n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.

n Free get-acquainted dance workshop, “Do Sa Do for Heart,” with Swinging Mates Square Dance Club, 7:30 to 9 p.m., DeVaney Elementary School, 1011 S. Brown Ave.

Wednesday

Crawford County

n Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

Parke County

n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., touch live snake’s skin, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n Wee Read Storytime, infant to age 2, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and ages 2 to 3, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ivy Tech Community College, 8000 S. Education Drive, (812) 298-2210.

n Dine with a Doc, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center, 300 S. Fifth St., reservations required, (812) 232-3245.

n Pachyderm Club, noon, Pino’s Il Sonetto, 4200 S. Seventh St.

n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary.

n American Sign Language and the deaf community presentation featuring educator, David Geeslin, superintendant of the Indiana School for the Deaf, 1:30 p.m., Westminster Village, 1120 E. Davis Drive, (812) 237-3783.

n Terre Haute Parks and Recreation Board meets, 4:30 p.m., Toner Community Center, Deming Park.

n Free church dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church of New Goshen, 2817 Durkees Ferry Road, just off U.S. 150; call the Rev. Marion Pastore, (812) 236-9023.

n Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 5 to 7 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

n Writing Romance, the process of writing and publishing romance novels, 7 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, The Meadows shopping center, 25th and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 255.

Thursday

Clark County, Ill.

n Family Literacy Night, 6:30 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.

Crawford County, Ill.

n Free math, English, science and history tutoring, secondary school students only, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., Learning Skills Center, Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1136.

n “Grow Up,” parenting workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Lincoln Trail College, Robinson, Ill., (618) 544-8657, ext. 1100.

Edgar County, Ill.

n Women Matters program, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lake Ridge Christian Church, Paris, Ill., (217) 465-8585.

Parke County

n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., meet Smokey Bear, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

n Games for adults, bring friends and play games, 1 to 3 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville. Staff instruction available, (765) 569-5544.

Vigo County

n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from Denny’s Restaurant, 233 S. Third St.; call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.

n State Health Insurance Assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union Hospital lobby. For appointment call (812) 238-7000, ext. 5325.

n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1628 Wabash Ave., (812) 234-8713.

n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.

n HOPE registration, free spay and neuter program for city residents, 11:30 to 3:30 p.m., Salvation Army, 234 S. Eighth St., (812) 243-7179.

n Math and science homework help, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Lifelong Learning Center, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113, ext. 284.

n Wabash Valley Cadet Squadron Civil Air Patrol meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., John T. Myers Technology Building, Indiana State University, (317) 979-3342.

n National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), 6:30 to 8 p.m., Memorial United Methodist Church, 2701 Poplar St.; call Betty Porter at (812) 877-9950.

n Magic-Minding Program, Master Minding concepts, free, 6:30 p.m., 2200 N. 14th St.; call C.T. at (812) 234-4530.

Friday

Clark County, Ill.

n Pruning workshop, $5, 1:30 p.m., home of Ron and Jan Darr, 10024 E. 700th Road, Martinsville, Ill, (217) 826-5422.

Greene County

n Program 20/20 Night, ages 13 to 19, no admission fee, 6 to 9 p.m., Jasonville Assembly of God, 339 W. Main St., Jasonville, (812) 798-7122.

Parke County

n Storytime, infant to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.

n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., tour the Salmon Lusk mansion, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vermillion County

n Fish dinner, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6653, 339 N. Ninth St., Clinton. Carry-out available.

Vigo County

n Indiana Special Olympics Men’s State Basketball Tournament, events continue through Sunday, Health and Human Services Arena Building, Indiana State University, (812) 237-2842.

n League for Animal Welfare Inc., fundraising flea market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 5064 Lafayette Ave.

n Mix and Mingle for Valley Singles, ages 40 and up, 6 to 8 p.m., terrace above the pool, Holiday Inn, (812) 232-3245.

Saturday

Clay County

n Chicken noodle dinner, presented by Berea Christian Church Missions, $6 for adults and $4 per child, 4 to 7 p.m., Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds, Brazil, (812) 448-8698.

Parke County

n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., make an old-fashioned kite, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.

Vigo County

n Passport applications will be processed, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Terre Haute Post Office, 150 W. Margaret Drive, (812) 231-4039.

n Crop for the Cure scrapbooking event, benefit for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, $25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave.

n Free foot reflexology massage for women experiencing infertility, performed by certified therapist Yvonne Emmert, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Caribbean Salon, 2600 Schaal Ave., (812) 234-2304.

n Old Time County Fair celebrating Disability Awareness Month, 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 298-9455.

n Live cooking demonstration, Cooking with Chef Mike, microwave cooking, 11 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl Bake Shop, 900 Wabash Ave., call (812) 478-7113.

n Kid’s art class, noon to 2 p.m., Torner Community Center, Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.

March 30

Parke County

n Help feed the birds, 10 a.m., tour the Salmon Lusk mansion, 10:30 a.m., planetarium star show, 2 p.m., Turkey Run State Park, 1121 E. Park Road, Marshall, Ind., (765) 597-2654.