Boone County Community Network
Boone County, Indiana

Important Announcements

• Boone County 4th of July Celebration - A packed schedule of concerts, food, contests and fun – and of course a parade and fireworks – is on tap for the 2008 Boone County Fourth of July celebration. The more than half-century tradition kicks off on Saturday, June 14th with the Mrs. Boone Contest and culminates with the end of the carnival and a dinner and concert on July 5.
• Communities of the Zionsville Area for Better Government - Eagle Union Zionsville Reorganization Committee information.
• GED Classes are held at Lebanon High School (Room I-20) from 6-8:30 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Classes are ongoing throughout the school year with new intake testing the first Monday of each month. For more information, visit the Boone County Learning Network website.
• Shalom Free Lunch - Every Saturday for everyone from 11am-1pm at Shalom House (304 W. Green Street, Lebanon). Everyone welcome!
• Boone County Not-for-Profit Wish List - shopping around for a way to spend your charitable dollars, but not sure what to fund? Wondering what nonprofit organizations in the Boone County area need? Browse the following the following the wish lists. When you find what you want to fund, please contact the organization directly.

Upcoming Events (as of 25 June 2008)

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 (Youth | Teen & Adult)!

* Through July 5, 2008 - Boone County 4th of July Celebration Activities

* Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - Friends of Boone County Trails Public Meeting at 6:30 pm at the REMC Community Room (1207 Indianapolis Ave., Lebanon). Melody Sweat, with the Indiana Deptartment of Natural Resources will be speaking on the state's allocation of $19 million towards trail projects in Indiana. Also, we'll be discussing the $700,000 Grant awarded to the Friends of Boone County Trails for acquiring land for the Farm Heritage Trail. Bring a friend and join us to hear all the "Good News" about trails in Boone County.

* Friday, June 27, 2008 - Summer Brick Street Gallery Walk from 6-10pm on the Brick Street (Main Street) in Zionsville. Sponsored by the Zionsville Arts Initiative.

* Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Community Day at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds from 8 am to noon. Leave your handprint on the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds! Join 4-H families, businesses & community groups to help with landscaping, painting & beautifying before the fair! Call 765.482.0750 to register you, your family, your co-workers or your group.

* Sunday, June 29, 2008 - In concert, North Carolina-born singer/songwriter Warren Barfield at New Hope Christian Church (5780 S. 650 East, Whitestown, IN) at 6 pm. Warren is gracefully human as a person and an artist and has just released his 3rd CD. This is a free event for the community with a "love offering" taken during the concert.

* Friday, July 4, 2008 (rain date July 5, 2008) - Fourth of July Celebration at Lions Park in Zionsville from 5pm to dusk. Kids corner and food court open at 5pm. Music begins at 6pm. Fireworks set off at dusk. Admission is free. Rain date July 5th (same times). For more information visit www.zionsvillelions.com. Lions Park (115 S Elm Street, Zionsville) is smoke free and alcohol free.

* Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Concert "Patriotic Gems-American Classics" by Zionsville Concert Band, John Richardson, Conductor, at 7 pm in Lions Park (115 S Elm Street, Zionsville). This is part of the Free Sunday Concert Series in July "Magic of Music." Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park at each concert. For more information visit www.zionsvillelions.com. Lions Park is smoke free and alcohol free. For more information, please contact .

* Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Motorcycle Ride, Food, Music, Friends! Andy’s Ride at the American Legion Post 79 in Zionsville, Indiana, with proceeds to benefit the Andy Buckmaster Memorial Trade School Scholarship. First bike out 10:00 am - Last bike out 12:00 noon. Ride will be approximately 85 miles. Rider $15, passenger $5 extra. Bluegrass music by Diamond Hill Station. Home-cooked meal after ride. For more information visit  www.andysride.org or call Candace Buckmaster at 317-769-5619 or Jeff Ottinger at 317-654-1700.

* Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Boone County Polo Charity benefiting Witham Hospital Foundation and Boone County Chamber of Commerce. Event to be held at Hickory Hall Polo Club (7545 East 100 North, Whitestown IN). Gates open at 12 pm with festivities beginning at 1 pm. Contact Witham Hospital Foundation at 765-485-8112 or the Boone County Chamber of Commerce at 765-482-1320 for additional information.

* Sunday, July 13, 2008 - Concert "Great Jazz Standards" Barton Rogers Jazz Band, Jane Pio, Conductor, at 7 pm in Lions Park (115 S Elm Street, Zionsville). This is part of the Free Sunday Concert Series in July "Magic of Music." Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park at each concert. For more information visit www.zionsvillelions.com. Lions Park is smoke free and alcohol free. For more information, please contact .

* Sunday, July 20, 2008 - Concert "A Tribute to Cole Porter and Other Hoosier Composers" Indiana Wind Symphony, Charlie Conrad, Conductor and Ken Knowles, Soloist, tenor at 7 pm in Lions Park (115 S Elm Street, Zionsville). This is part of the Free Sunday Concert Series in July "Magic of Music." Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park at each concert. For more information visit www.zionsvillelions.com. Lions Park is smoke free and alcohol free. For more information, please contact .

* Sunday, July 27, 2008 - Concert "Give My Regards to Broadway" Indianapolis Symphonic Band, Jane Pio Conductor at 7 pm in Lions Park (115 S Elm Street, Zionsville). This is part of the Free Sunday Concert Series in July "Magic of Music." Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park at each concert. For more information visit www.zionsvillelions.com. Lions Park is smoke free and alcohol free. For more information, please contact .

* Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Helping Her Heal Charity Polo Match at Hickory Hall Polo Club.

* Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Kids Fest on the Witham Health Campus (2605 N. Lebanon Street, Lebanon, IN 46052). Please contact Kim Morgan at 765-485-8112 for more information. Witham Memorial Hospital website.

* Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 21st Annual Witham Health Services Foundation Golf Classic at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon. Please contact Kim Morgan at 765-485-8112 for more information. Witham Memorial Hospital website.

* Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13, 2008 - Back to the Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon.

* Friday, September 19, 2008 - Opening for ct spalding's Intriguing Fine Art Photography Solo Exhibit "Quiet Intensity" at Munce Art Center from 6-8 pm. Exhibit runs from September 19-October 11, 2008. For more information, please visit ctspalding.com.

* September 25, 2008 - 2nd Annual Witham Health Services Foundation Fashion Show at Ulen Country Club in Lebanon. Please contact Kim Morgan at 765-485-8112 for more information. Witham Memorial Hospital website.

* Friday-Sunday, September 26, 27, and 28, 2008 - The Festival of the Turning Leaves in Thorntown.

* Saturday October 11, 2008 - Fall Brick Street Gallery Walk from noon –5pm on the Brick Street (Main Street) in Zionsville. Sponsored by the Zionsville Arts Initiative. Mark your calendars!

* Monday, November 10, 2008 - Boone County Annual Dinner and Civic Banquet. The annual event sponsored by the Boone County Chamber of Commerce which celebrates several community individuals as they are presented awards from various community organizations. Contact the Boone County Chamber of Commerce for additional information. 765-482-1320 or www.boonechamber.org.

Featured Links

Boone County Resource Manual (updated) from the Boone County Step Ahead Council - Community Resources United - 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.