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Boone County, Indiana

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Important Announcements

• Caring Center needs for August 2010 - Food/other items needed at the Caring Center and Classic Reruns.
• Reporter Network - The Lebanon Reporter has launched Reporter Network, an exciting new webcasting venture. The first full live webcast will be the debut of Zionsville’s new football stadium as the Eagles take on McCutcheon at 7 pm on Friday, August 27, 2010. The webcast features play-by-play by RadioMom and follows their schedule for the rest of the season (September 3 will be WeBo vs. Danville archive only). Reporter Network will also archive the game so viewers can return to watch the game again to catch that big play or controversial call. To watch this one-of-a-kind local network on your computer or mobile device, go to www.reporter.net. Click on the Reporter Network button.
• Early Readers Club - United Way of Boone County has launched the Early Readers Club to promote childhood literacy. By registering today, your preschool child or grandchild can receive 12 high-quality books a year for just $20. Scholarships are available. Please go to www.uwci.org/erc to start your child on a lifelong journey of learning.
• GED Classes are held at ARC Rehab in Lebanon on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration/Intake is required to attend classes and is held on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 - 11:30 am. For additional information visit the Boone County Learning Network website and look under GED Information.
• Shalom Free Lunch - Every Saturday for everyone from 11am-1pm at Shalom House (304 W. Green Street, Lebanon). Everyone welcome!

Upcoming Events (as of 1 September 2010)

Send a message to Terry McCain at BCCN to add your community event to the BCCN calendar! Also, check out the calendars for the libraries in Lebanon, Thorntown, and Zionsville!

* (Updated date) Sunday & Monday, September 5 & 6, 2010 - Advance Labor Day Festival sponsored by the Advance Volunteer Fire Department. Events include a parade, live entertainment and a variety of arts and crafts. Event listing/flyer (PDF).

* Wednesday, September 8, 2010 - (Date change!) Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 6:30-7:30 pm at Thorntown Public Library (124 N. Market Street, Thorntown, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources (YAR) holds one grant cycle per year – each fall. The 2010 deadline is Friday, October 15. For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact , Boone/Hamilton County YAR Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Friday-Sunday, September 10, 11, & 12, 2010 - 57th Annual Zionsville Lions Club Fall Festival at Lions Park in Zionsville. The annual Fall Festival will consist of a parade (Kiwanis Club), entertainment, carnival, food court, commercial tent, outside commercial spaces, arts and crafts tent, outside arts and crafts spaces, kids’corner, pet pavilion, fireworks and more.

* Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 57th Annual Zionsville Fall Festival Parade — the parade will step off at 10:45 am from Zionsville Community High School. The parade theme is "Heroes." Participate with an entry in the parade or just come to cheer and watch. More parade info and entry forms. The parade is held in association with the Zionsville Lions Club's Fall Festival at Lions Park.

* Saturday, September 11, 2010 - Lebanon's Lincoln Festival from 1-7 pm at the Herr Cabin at Lebanon Memorial Park. Abe Lincoln (portrayed by Abraham Lincoln presenter Mr. Randy Duncan of Illinois) will give a speech at Herr Cabin. Alsot, civil war presentations,carriage rides, musical groups playing period music, vendors selling their wares, demonstrators showing how life was, children's games, food booths, and photo shoot with Mr. Lincoln. Sponsored by the Boone County Historical Society and Lebanon Community Arts Council.

* Monday, September 13, 2010 - Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 6:30-7:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. 5th Street, Zionsville, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources (YAR) holds one grant cycle per year – each fall. The 2010 deadline is Friday, October 15. For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact , Boone/Hamilton County YAR Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 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.

* Friday & Saturday, September 17 & 18, 2010 - Back to the Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon.

* Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Annual Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department and Jackson Township Historical Society All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 am in Jamestown.

* Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 5K Rock-n-Roll Run & Walk at 8 am in Lebanon. Held during the Back to the Fifties Festival and sponsored by the Symphony at Sunset Group, Inc., this 5K is great for runners and walkers of all ages and levels. Entry form available by going to www.symphonyatsunset.org, Lebanon Public Library or the Parks Department office.

* Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - (Date change!) Boone County Youth as Resources Grant Workshop from 7-8 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (2625 Elm Swamp Road, Lebanon, IN). Youth groups may apply for up to $1,200 per grant. Youth groups must have an adult advisor and a not-for-profit sponsor, which may be a school, church, youth-serving or community agency. Any youth group interested in applying should attend a Grant Workshop along with their adult leader to receive information and a grant application. The group should have at least 2-3 youth representatives attend the workshop, in addition to the adult leader. The workshops will include suggestions for project ideas and project budgets as well as information about what board members look for in a grant proposal. Boone County Youth as Resources (YAR) holds one grant cycle per year – each fall. The 2010 deadline is Friday, October 15. For more information or to register for a workshop, please contact , Boone/Hamilton County YAR Coordinator, at 765.482.9014 or 317.223.3476. Boone County Youth as Resources website

* Friday-Sunday, September 24-16, 2010 - Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown, Indiana.

* Saturday, October 2, 2010 - Boone County Senior Health & Wellness Expo from 9am-1pm at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds, Lebanon.

* Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Jennie DeVoe Concert from 8-11pm (doors open at 6 pm) at The Sanctuary/The Art of N.A. Noel (75 N. Main St., Zionsville, IN 46077).

* Saturday, October 16, 2010 - Central Indiana Poultry Show starting at 9 am at the Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* Friday, October 29, 2010 - Fifth Annual YETI Halloween Event - event will be downtown Indianapolis at the Ugly Monkey starting at 8 pm. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative, Inc. (YETI) website.

* Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Cream of the Crop: A celebration benefiting Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center at 6:30 pm in the Traders Point Creamery rustic red barn with white linen table cloths, music appetizers, dinner, drinks, auction and designer desserts. The emcee will be Ray Cortopassi. Hear and see some of the miraculous stories that take place at Morning Dove. For info, please call 317-769-5161 or visit the Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center website.

* Saturday, November 13, 2010 - Zionsville Education Foundation Fall Frolic - more details to follow. Zionsville Education Foundation website.

* Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 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.

* Saturday, March 5, 2011 - YETI's Eighth Annual Silent Auction and Dinner - more details to follow.Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative, Inc. (YETI) website.

Featured Links

Boone County Resource Manual (6th Edition 2009) - Information on Child Care, Family Support Services, and More!

INSPIRE - Indiana's Virtual Library

Enjoy Indiana - Festival information, places to visit in Indiana and more!

Learn More Resource Center - Indiana’s Pre-K to College Connection, supports and encourages lifelong learning for all Indiana citizens. Up-to-date materials, helpful checklists and other valuable resources and tools provide parents, students, school counselors and others with information about every aspect of education from early learning to K-12 to college to career.