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Free Tax Preparation for families earning less
than $50,000 in 2011 provided by Southern Indiana Asset Building
Coalition.
Tax preparation sites are in Clark, Floyd, Harrison and
Scott counties. For a location near you visit www.siabc.org or
call 812-206-7523 to set up an appointment. |
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Are you, or someone you know, a WWII veteran? HONOR FLIGHT will fly
you, assisted and expenses paid, to visit your memorial in Washington
DC.
To help sponsor a veteran, you may send a tax-deductible donation
in any amount.
Honor Flight is also in need of doctors/nurses to accompany the
veterans on this
one-day trip.
For more information, go to ww.honorflightbluegrass.com or
call (502)550-3093.
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Learn how good it feels to lend a helping hand.
Hometown Patriots Program: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Support for military and families of active, community-based and veterans.
Small jobs, household chores, errands, childcare, and
more.
We're always seeking to help military families in need of assistance.
We need caring volunteers who want to make a difference.
Orientation training provided.
To help, or if you know of a military family in need, contact the Clark
County Red Cross:
(812) 283-8416
1805 E. 8th St., Jeffersonville
www.clarkredcross.org
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1st and 3rd Saturday every month
9 a.m - 1 p.m. |
Friends of the Library Book Sale
February 4: Annual Black History Month Sale with 50% off books in History & Politics
as well as books by and about African-Americans. There will be many children's
biographies of historic figures like Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Harriet
Tubman and more. Calendars of Black History Month Events in the area will
be available free of charge.
February 18: Annual Presidents Day Sale with 50% off books
in Biography and a large display of presidential biographies
for adults and children.
Also in 2012 the book sale is lowering the price of all VHS
and DVD movies to 50 cents.
New Albany Public Library Annex Building
For more information, please contact:
katuwe@aol.com
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Wednesday, February 8
4:30-5:30 |
Mitch Daniels at Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana will be promoting his new book, "Keeping
the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans." After discussing
his book, Governor Daniels will open the floor to questions from
the general public. There will not be any copies of this book
available for sale due
to time constraints; however, Daniels will sign copies previously
purchased as time permits.
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Thursday, February 9
5pm |
Grow Jeffersonville!
Networking Event First Harrison Bank, 2744 Allison Lane.
There will be door prizes and refreshments. Business cards from three
attendees will be drawn who will have a chance to give a 3 minute presentation
at the March meeting.
Please come and join us for this free networking. Come and support
Jeffersonville's local businesses.
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Thursday, February 9
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Robert Jamison and Victory
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Robert Jamison and Victory will be performing at the library,
in celebration of Black History Month. The gospel choir is composed
of 18 singers and 5 musicians. They recently released a CD titled "Speak
Myself Free." For more information on the choir, you can visit
their website at www.robertjamisonandvictroy.com.
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Thursday, February 9
7pm |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) monthly family support
meeting
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 809 Springdale Drive in Jeffersonville
Contact person is Charlotte Davis and may be reached at either 812/282-6494
or 812/697-2398 |
Saturday, February 11
12:30pm
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Dessert Auction to benefit Crusade for Children
Raise funds for the Crusade by submitting a dessert for auction,
bidding on a dessert, or BOTH!
Submitted desserts are to be presented in a decorated box
or other unique container along with an entry form that is
completed in advance.
Cash prizes for top three desserts that bring highest bids! Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary, William Zeb Longest
Unit 42, 4530 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs.
For entry forms or more information call Ann Carr at 923-9863
or Cindy Collins at 923-0032. |
Sunday, February 12
2pm |
New Albany Public Library Annual Meeting with Book & Gift
Basket Auction
This will mark the 30th anniversary of the Friends of New Albany Public
Library. There will be refreshments and entertainment.
Strassweg
Auditorium.
For more details, go to www.nafclibrary.org. |
Tueday, February 14
2pm-4pm |
Film Screening of For Love of Liberty: the Story of
America's Black Patriots
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Part 2: World War II through President Obama
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Part 3: Bonus Material
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by actress Halle Berry, For Love of Liberty uses letters,
diaries, speeches, journalistic accounts, historical text,
and military records to
document and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of African-American
service men and women since the earliest days of the republic.
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Wedneday, February 15
7am-7pm |
Jewelry Sale to benefit Floyd Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Floyd Memorial Hospital Paris Educational Center
The sale will be conducted by REG & Company
and will feature a FREE RAFFLE to win a $50 shopping spree. They
will have a wonderful variety of collections with something for everyone.
Don't miss out on this
special
one day
sale which is open to the public as well as hospital employees
and associates. As always the proceeds from the sale will go
toward all the many hospital
projects of the Auxiliary. |
Wednesday, February 15
11:30am-1pm |
Southern Indiana Women’s Networking Group
Holiday Inn Lakeview
505 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, Indiana
Lunch will be $15.00*
*RSVP by February 10th
Lisa.Stinnett@elwoodstaffing.com
or dena@nicholsonprinting.com
Southern Indiana Women’s Networking Group is committed to empowering
women entrepreneurs by providing opportunities to enhance their unique
strengths. This is achieved by sharing their business experiences and knowledge
through regular meetings, a strong network of professional contacts, educational
opportunities, and ongoing support. The success of the members of SIWNG
will continually be celebrated!
Please join us!
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Saturday, February 18
10am-Noon |
African-American Genealogy Class
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Ever wondered what your Great-Grandfather did for a living? Join
us in recognition of Black History Month and find your ancestors. This
hands-on-class will be held in the Gates Computer Lab and conducted by
former history teacher Sharon Zimmerman, Assistant Reference Librarian.
Pre-Registration is required. For more information or to pre-register,
call (812) 285-5635.
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Tuesday, February 21
7pm-8:30pm |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Kevin B. James & Singers
In Celebration of Black History Month, the New Albany-Floyd
County Public Library proudly presents Kevin B. James & Singers
Kevin B. James is a nationally and internationally recognized musician,
arranger, songwriter, director and music minister at St. Stephen’s
Church in Louisville, KY.
If you have not witnessed his music, we invite you to come and experience
it.
The free event will be held on Tuesday, February 21 from 7pm - 8:30pm
in the Strassweg Auditorium on the lower level.
For more information call the circulation desk at 812-944-8464.
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Wednesday, February 22
5:30pm-7pm
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Foster Parent Information Night
The National Youth Advocate Program is hosting some upcoming foster
parent information nights for those interested in becoming foster parent
or learning more about the process.
The dates are:
February 22 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
March 20 from 5:30 to 700pm
April 18 from 5:30 to 7:00pm
Our office is located at 56 E. McClain in Scottsburg, IN and our phone
is 800-381-9673, website is www.nyap.org.
Please call to register and for more details. This is a free
event. Must be 21 to be a foster parent.
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Thursday, February 23
7pm-8:30pm |
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT
Healthy Soul Food Cooking
If you have never heard of healthy soul food cooking before, you
are in for a big treat. Learn how to prepare healthy soul food without
giving up the taste.
Food will be available to sample.
This free event presented by The Community Women for Unity & Equality will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7p.m. to
8:30p.m. in the Strassweg Auditorium on the lower level.
For more information call the Circulation Services Desk at 812-944-8464.
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Thursday, February 23
7pm
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) monthly meeting with public
speaker
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 809 Springdale Drive in Jeffersonville
Contact person is Charlotte Davis and may be reached at either 812/282-6494
or 812/697-2398 |
Saturday, February 25
10am-11:30am |
Tri-Star Basketball Contest sponsored by Jeffersonville Optimist Club
Nachand Fieldhouse, 601 E. Court Ave., Jeffersonville.
This event is free and open to kids ages 8-13.
Girls and boys divisions in six age groups. Contests for
shooting, dribbling, passing. Trophies will be awarded to top three finishers in each age group
and division. Finalists will compete in district final on March 3rd
at Holy Family School in New Albany.
For more information call Tom at 283-9508 or 288-9343. |
Sunday, February 26
10:30am
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Live Music by Mark Vice at Parkwood Church of the Nazarene, 950 Potters
Ln., Clarksville.
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Monday, February 27
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Taylor High School: A History
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Jeffersonville native Flora Clipper will give a presentation
on the history of Taylor High School, 821 Wall Street in Jeffersonville,
Indiana. Taylor High School operated as a segregated school from 1981
- 1952 and holds special memories for many of our citizens who attended
the school. Clipper is a 1940 graduate of Taylor High School. An exhibit
featuring artifacts from Taylor High School will also be on display during
Black History Month.
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Tueday, February 28
2pm-4pm |
Film Screening of For Love of Liberty: the Story of
America's Black Patriots
Jeffersonville Township Public Library
Part 3: Bonus Material
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by actress Halle Berry, For Love of Liberty uses letters, diaries,
speeches, journalistic accounts, historical text, and military records to
document and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of African-American
service men and women since the earliest days of the republic.
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Wednesday, February 29
7:30pm |
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Louisville presents a
Pirates of Penzance Sing-a-long
The Bard's Town
1801 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
Join the Gilbert & Sullivan Society for a rousing celebration
as we
toast Frederic's Natal Day and enjoy all the musical numbers
of The
Pirates of Penzance!
If you would like to practice for the sing-a-long, rehearsals
will be
held at 7:00 PM on February 6,13 and 20 at Beargrass Christian
Church.
Admission is $5 (Gilbert & Sullivan Society members $4)
and includes
birthday cake! Seating is limited. For reservations or more
information, contact pirates@gsslou.com or call (502) 439-6007.
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Thursday,
March 1
7pm |
"Searching For Rosario--Turning A European Vacation Into
A Genealogical Expedition"
Ric Manning, family historian, will present “Searching
For Rosario--Turning A European Vacation Into A Genealogical
Expedition” at the March 1 meeting of the Southern Indiana
Genealogical Society. Mr. Manning will explain how his search
to learn more about a mysterious great-grandfather led him to
a seventeenth century village in the mountains of Sicily. Mr.
Manning writes the popular “Gizmo” column and reviews
books about the Civil War for the Courier-Journal. Meeting time
is 7 PM in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County
Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana.
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Saturday, March 31
9am-3pm |
4th Annual Community Indoor Yard Sale
New Albany American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28, 1930 McDonald Ln., New
Ablbany
Booth
space is available for $15.00 which includes one 8 foot table;
additional tables are $5.00 each. This is a handicap accessible
facility and non-smoking is encouraged.
Contact Jennifer Moulden
at 502-296-5497 for an application that must be returned by
March 16, 2012.
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Saturday, April 28
9am |
Dog Day in Speed Park American Cancer Society Bark for Life
Bring your dog to walk and raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Canine games and contests, vendors, photographer, food and drinks.
Pre– registration by mail or Registration starts at 9am.
Set up at 8am-9am, walk starts at 10am.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird registration for participants $15.00 by March 26th.
Early Bird registration for vendors $15.00 plus donation for
raffle,
by March 26th.
Any registration past March 26th will be $25.00
All proceeds go to American Cancer Society
For registration form contact: Dorothy Mattingly:
502-741-5145
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