July 11, 2013
JCB NeighborFEST
Because the first Thursday of July is July 4, we have moved JCB NeighborFEST! to the second Thursday of July.
Gordon Bonham returns to Columbus for another JCB NeighborFEST!. This time he’ll be joined by Gene Deer and Benito DiBartoli to perform a tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan. It’s a favorite show for them and a time for many to pay respect to one of the blues greats, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Show up early for seating and wear your dancing shoes.
Provided at no cost to the community, JCB NeighborFEST is held on the first Thursday of June, July, August, and September outside on Washington Street in front of The Commons. JCB NeighborFEST brings regional musical acts to the streets of downtown Columbus. Bring your lawn chairs and stake out a piece of the fun with your family and friends.
Beverages, including beer and wine, are available for purchase at all the concerts.
Head Start Enrollment
Head Start of Columbus and Edinburgh is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 School year. Head Start is a free preschool for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Classes are 5 days a week/four hours a day. Bus transportation is available.
July 13, 2013
Head Start Enrollment
Head Start of Columbus and Edinburgh is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 School year. Head Start is a free preschool for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Classes are 5 days a week/four hours a day. Bus transportation is available.
Anchor House 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
The Anchor House, Jackson County’s homeless shelter, will host a 3on3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 13, at the Seymour High School gyms. Registration is available now at www.anchorhouse3on3.com and is open to ages 11 and up. Prizes will be given to winners in each division. For information, call Anchor House at 812-522-9308.
Brown County Humane Society Fundraiser
Who: Brown County Humane Society located in Nashville, IN
What: Brown County Humane Society is conducting its first annual “Hogs for Hounds Poker Run and Swap Meet”. The event includes American, Metric, and Vintage motorcycle show competitions, swap meet, poker run, horseshoe tournament, cash, prizes, and food.
When: July 13, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Mike’s Dance Barn located at 2277 Ind. 46 West, Nashville, IN
How: Register online at www.bchumane.org/ before July 4th and drivers and passengers will both receive a free T-shirt upon arrival at the event. You can also register for the event at Mike’s Dance Barn the day of the event.
Cost: $20 for the driver and $10 for the passenger
Why: All proceeds go to benefit the animals of Brown County, Indiana.
Freetown Free Wheelin’
Freetown Free Wheelin’ in Freetown, Indiana! All wheels welcome. Saturday, July 13, 2013: registration is from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Registration fee is $10.00. Dash plaques and “goodie bags” for first 50 entries. For more information, contact Debby Ruddick at 812-390-5191.
July 14, 2013
Head Start Enrollment
Head Start of Columbus and Edinburgh is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 School year. Head Start is a free preschool for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Classes are 5 days a week/four hours a day. Bus transportation is available.
July 15, 2013
Head Start Enrollment
Head Start of Columbus and Edinburgh is currently enrolling for the 2013-2014 School year. Head Start is a free preschool for low-income families with children ages 3 to 5. Classes are 5 days a week/four hours a day. Bus transportation is available.
Blood Drive
July 15, 2013 – American Red Cross Donor Blood Drive at Hope Moravian Church
2:00-6:00 in the fellowship hall
202 Main Street, Hope, IN
We are in urgent need for you to donate blood today! Please help save lives with us today!
July 17, 2013
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Golf Tourney
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a literacy program for children under age 5 who live in Brown County or Nineveh, is having a golf tournament at the Legends Golf Club in Franklin to raise money for the program. The date is Wednesday, July 17 at 1:00. Registration and silent auction starting at 11:30. Silent auction items include a signed basketball from Paul George, signed milk bottle from Dario Franchitti and much more. Cost for single golfer is $80 or save some money and put together your foursome for $300. For more information and a registration form call (317) 727-2749. Come enjoy a great day at the links while helping our children get a good start in reading.
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.
July 29, 2013
Blood Drive
July 29, 2013 – American Red Cross Donor Blood Drive at the Bartholomew County Library
3:00-7:00 on the American Red Cross Bus
We are in urgent need of donors! Please help us save lives today!
July 30, 2013
Back to School Pool Party Bash
Help support the Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation by jumping in the pool before you jump back into school!
July 31, 2013
Blood Drive
July 31, 2013 – American Red Cross Donor Blood Drive at Camp Atterbury
9:00-1:00 in the Community Center
We are in urgent need of donors! Please help us save lives today!
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