May 14, 2013 – July 20, 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.
If you’d like to make a monetary donation check can be dropped off or mailed to Sans Souci, 1526 13th St Columbus, IN 47201. Please write “School supplies” in the memo line of your check.
You can also donate online at http://bcssap.org/
June 20, 2013
Noon Kids Concert
The Columbus Area Arts Council and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department present two Noon Kids Concerts each June at Donner Park shelter house. Geared towards school children, these concerts are free and open to the public.
On Thursday, June 20, Derek Dye presents his signature show, a mix of hilarious physical comedy, magic, juggling, balancing, stilts, and more. Using his incredible talent, Dye entertains his audience in a show full of laughter and excitement. Dye is a graduate of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Clown College. His shows feature stories from the big top to the big leagues.
On Thursday, June 27, comedy magician Daniel Lusk performs his 45 min interactive magic show, which explores some of the science behind the magic. Children will not only see amazing magic but learn how science can help magicians perform the impossible.
For additional information about this program or any of the Arts Council programs, visit www.artsincolumbus.org or call 812.376.2539.
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.
June 22, 2013
Free to Breathe Indianapolis
Champion the lung cancer cause by registering today for the Inaugural Indianapolis 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk on June 22 at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. The inspirational event will bring the community together to raise funds that will fuel groundbreaking research necessary for making the dramatic breakthroughs in early detection and treatment that can save lives.
All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, to register or donate, visit www.freetobreathe.org/indianapolis.
Free to Breathe Indianapolis
Indianapolis Joins Movement to Double Lung Cancer Survival at Free to Breathe
WHAT: Champion the lung cancer cause by registering today for the Inaugural Indianapolis 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk on June 22 at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis. The inspirational event will bring the community together to raise funds that will fuel groundbreaking research necessary for making the dramatic breakthroughs in early detection and treatment that can save lives.
All proceeds support the National Lung Cancer Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. For more information, to register or donate, visit www.freetobreathe.org/indianapolis.
WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2013
10:00 a.m. – Registration & silent auction opens
11:00 a.m. – Opening rally begins
11:25 a.m. – Tot trot
11:30 a.m. – 5K run/walk begins
11:35 a.m. – 1-Mile walk begins
12:30 p.m. – Silent auction closes
1:00 p.m. – Closing remarks and announcement of silent auction winners
WHERE: Fort Harrison State Park
5753 Glenn Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216
REGISTER: Online (closes June 17): $25 / $15 for under 12
Mail-In (must be received by June 14): $28 / $18 for under 12
Event Day (beginning at 10:00 a.m.): $30 / $20 for under 12
NOTE: High resolution photos and interviews available. Please call 312-558-1770 or e-mail
lwinchester@pcipr.com.
Bartholomew Co. Youth Football Fish Fry & Sign-Ups
The Bartholomew County Youth Football will be hosting a fish fry fundraiser and a sign-up for youngsters to play. The event will take place at Mill Race Park near the parking lot at the entrance on Saturda,y June 22, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Fish sandwiches are $5, and the cost to sign up for youth football is $80. Other donations are appreciated.
Sponsored by Bartholomew County Youth Football. For more info, contact Will Hammons at 317-714-6798.
June 24, 2013 – June 28, 2013
Hope Community Vacation Bible School
Come join us for a community sponsored Vacation Bible School hosted at the Moravian Church in Hope, June 24th-28th from 9-11:30 AM. There will be many fun games and crafts for all ages that help us to learn more about the Bible during Moses time. For more information go to fbcofhope.com under What’s New? or check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchOfHope. Hope to see you there!
June 27, 2013
Noon Kids Concert
The Columbus Area Arts Council and the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department present two Noon Kids Concerts each June at Donner Park shelter house. Geared towards school children, these concerts are free and open to the public.
On Thursday, June 20, Derek Dye presents his signature show, a mix of hilarious physical comedy, magic, juggling, balancing, stilts, and more. Using his incredible talent, Dye entertains his audience in a show full of laughter and excitement. Dye is a graduate of Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Clown College. His shows feature stories from the big top to the big leagues.
On Thursday, June 27, comedy magician Daniel Lusk performs his 45 min interactive magic show, which explores some of the science behind the magic. Children will not only see amazing magic but learn how science can help magicians perform the impossible.
For additional information about this program or any of the Arts Council programs, visit www.artsincolumbus.org or call 812.376.2539.
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.
June 29, 2013
McDonald’s Presents Kids’ Triathlon
McDonald’s Presents a Kids’ Triathlon featuring swimming, biking, and running. It will be held at Franklin Community High School in Franklin, Indiana, on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 8:00 am. This is a rain or shine event. Ages 5 – 12 are welcome. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin.
For entry forms call (317) 736-3695 or visit www.boysgirlsfranklin.org.
Ninth St Neighborhood Celebration
Community Picnic, Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Games, Fundraiser for Rachel Lapidus, and Fireworks at Dusk
July 3, 2013
Columbus Regional Health presents QMIX Musical Fireworks 24: Light ‘Em Up!
It’s Bartholomew County’s largest party of the year, and you’re invited!
Join us for Columbus Regional Health presents QMIX Musical Fireworks XXIV Light’Em Up! Sponsored by The Eye Place,MainSource Bank, Reliable Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning and Renner Ford Honda!
July 3rd is the date, Columbus Municipal Airport is the place! All the Food and Fun start at 5:30pm in the Ivy Tech parking lot. Easterling Entertainment will entertain the kids with a magic show at 6:00, and get rockin’ at 6:30 with Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio at 6:30 on the Ivy Tech stage! Then at 10:00pm we LIGHT ‘EM UP!
Don’t forget your family, friends, and your largest and loudest portable radio tuned to QMIX 107.3…because these fireworks are choreographed to all your favorite QMIX tunes!
Can’t wait to see you there!
July 4, 2013
North Vernon VFD Annual July 4th Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
NORTH VERNON / CENTER TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL JULY 4TH PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST
THURSDAY JULY 4TH 6AM – 11AM
LOCATION: NORTH VERNON FIRE STATION #62
2001 N. MADISON AVE.
ALL YOU CAN EAT
FREE WILL DONATION
50/50 MONEY RAFFLE
July 27, 2013
Live Broadcast from Johnson-Whitkemper’s Biggest Block Party Ever!
Live broadcast from Johnson Whitkemper’s Biggest Block Party Ever!
12 bands, 3 stages, Downtown 4th st and Washington
Event: 5:30- Midnight
Live Broadcast: 5-7pm
July 27, 2013 – July 28, 2013
Biggest Block Party Ever
The Columbus Area Arts Council’s Johnson Witkemper Insurance Biggest Block Party Ever is Saturday, July 27 from 5:30 PM until Midnight in downtown Columbus on Fourth and Washington Streets. Admission is $8. Children 12 and under are admitted free of charge. Look for our $1 off coupons in our ads in The Republic newspaper.
Last year, over 3,000 people attended this annual fundraiser for the Columbus Area Arts Council. This year’s entertainment line-up includes 12 local and regional acts performing on three stages throughout the evening. Mayan Miscalculation, monetary winner of the 2013 Battle of the Bands, is the first group to perform at 5:30 PM on the acoustic stage. Regional acts include Hudson Hornet (Bloomington) and Shiny Penny (Kokomo). A more low-key acoustic stage features local bands, The McGuires and Hamilton Creek.
Headlining this year’s event is the Hunter Smith Band. Many people may recognize Hunter Smith’s name. Smith, who won a Super Bowl ring in 2007 as punter for the Indianapolis Colts, retired from football and launched a music career. “We are looking forward to having Hunter Smith Band headline this year’s event,” said Tami Sharp, program director of the Arts Council. “Their shows are full of energy and we’re sure Columbus will love their pop country/rock sound,” added Sharp.
Downtown restaurants will prepare special block party food for purchase and Bartholomew County Beverage will offer beer, wine, and non-alcohol drinks at convenient stations along Fourth Street.
Children can once again enjoy the Hilliard Lyons Kids Zone in the 300 block of Washington Street.
For additional information about the block party or any other Arts Council programs, visit www.artsincolumbus.org or call 376-2539.
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.
October 26, 2013
Night of a Thousand Jacks
As night falls on Columbus, countless glowing faces spring to life. Individuals and organizations from across Columbus carve jack-o’-lanterns and submit them to compete in a contest to determine who are the most creative carvers in town. The shining faces then set the ambiance for an evening festival which includes games, entertainment, the “Monster Mutt Parade” pet costume contest, and more. Admission is free and the fee to enter carving contest is $5. All proceeds benefit Advocates for Children work to lift up the lives of children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect.
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