Boone County Community Network
Boone County, Indiana

Important Announcements

• 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 20 July 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)!

* Friday, July 18 thru Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Boone County 4-H Fair "Connecting Communities" at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon.

* 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 .

* Monday, July 21, 2008 - Presentation:  Thoreau, Darwin & the Politics of Nature from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Tom Potter, President of the Thoreau Society, will present a comparative nature lecture on Thoreau and Darwin.  Discover the latest buzz on two great thinkers in the world of science! Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - Class:  Nature Writing—Creating Your Own Personal Response to the Great Outdoors from 6 - 8:30 pm in Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Discover new ways to appreciate nature in your own backyard!  Writer/journalist Elsa Kramer, Writers’ Center of Indiana, will teach participants how to create an intimate response to nature through essay and the journaling process. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Grasshopper Anatomy for kids ages 10 - 12 years old from 2 - 3 PM at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Join Miss Laura and Miss Kelli as we learn about the anatomy of grasshoppers and participate in a dissection. Each child will get their own grasshopper to dissect. Parent participation is required. Registration is required. Sign-up begins Wednesday, July 9, at 8:30 AM. Class size is limited. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Think Green: Aluminum Accessories Teen Summer Program from 2 - 3:30 pm in the Hoffman Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Recycle aluminum soda can tabs into funky, chunky necklaces, bracelets, and more. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 24, 2008 - Presentation:  “Weather:  “Fun Facts and Myths” from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Join WISH-TV Chief Meteorologist/Sci-Tech Editor Steve Bray as he presents an entertaining weather program!  Test your weather IQ!  Win prizes! Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* 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 .

* Monday, July 28, 2008 - Crafty Critters - Litter Bug from 1 - 1:45 pm for ages 8 - 12 at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Use recyclables to create a crafty little litter bug. Registration is required. Sign-up begins Monday, July 14, 2008, at 8:30 AM. Class size is limited. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Monday, July 28, 2008 - Stitch'n @ the Library from 4 - 5 pm for ages 8 - 12 at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Knitters and crocheters: bring your yarn and needles to the Library for some stitching fun. Use this time to practice a new stitch or work on a project. Bring your latest FO (Finished Object) for show and tell. A door prize will be drawn. Come and share the fun! Registration is required. Sign-up begins Tuesday, July 15, at 8:30 AM. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Monday, July 28, 2008 - Presentation:  Hoosiers in the Olympics from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Indianapolis journalist Nelson Price presents a fascinating story of Hoosiers in the Olympics with an array of supporting visuals.  Just in time for the Summer Olympics! Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Animal Adventures - Forest and Fairies from 11 am - Noon for ages 3 - 6 with a parent at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Hear stories at the Library about woodland animals, then venture to the Nature Center's woods and build a fairy house from woodland materials. Registration is required. Sign-up begins Tuesday, July 15, at 8:30 AM. Class size is limited. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Craft:  Crochet a “Night Sky” Bracelet from 6 - 8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. A dramatic, interestingly textured black-and-white yarn gives this distinctive bangle evening allure!  The pattern is composed of simple single crochet stitches.  (NOTE:  participants MUST already know how to do basic crochet stitches.)  All supplies provided.  Time 2 Bead instructor Bonnie Carter teaches the class. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Bug Olympics from 11 am - Noon for ages 5 - 8 at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Who can lift the heaviest object? Who can jump the highest? The Summer Olympics begin in August - let's get ready through games and activities. Learn from the insect world that Olympic records can be broken. Registration is required. Sign-up begins Tuesday, July 15, at 8:30 AM. Class size is limited. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Movie a’ la Mode Teen Summer Program from 2 - 4 pm in the Mayfield Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Beat the heat! Make an ice cream sundae and watch the movie College Road Trip. Rated G. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - Presentation: “Lean & Green Workshop IV” from 6 - 8:30 pm in the Lora Hussey Room at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Session IV allows participants to share their home environment success stories.  Additional tips and ideas for reducing our “carbon dioxide footprint” are also shared. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Happy Birthday Harry Potter Ultimate Trivia Quest from 1 - 2 pm for ages 7 - 9 and from 3 - 4 pm for ages 10 - 12 at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Celebrate Harry's birthday with an ultimate Trivia Quest. These two trivia quests promise more difficult questions and a "Double Jeopardy-style" game plan for both age groups. Participants will be divided into teams and will try to beat the clock in answering Harry Potter trivia questions to win prizes. Brush up on your reading of all 7 books and viewing of the 5 movies. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded to winning teams. Registration is required. Sign-up begins Thursday, July 10, at 8:30 AM. Class size is limited. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Tour:  Organic Vegetable Farm from 10 am - Noon. Tour a Zionsville working organic vegetable farm “Valentine Hill Farm” with your host/owner Maria Smietana.  After the free tour, sit on the porch overlooking the fields & woods, sip cool, homemade lemonade and have time for questions and answers.  Meet at Valentine Hill Farm.  Driving directions available at the Teen & Adult Reference Desk, 2^nd Floor at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville..  An adventure not to be missed!  Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2008 - Childbirth Education Class from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* Monday, August 11, 2008 - Breastfeeding Education Class from from 6 - 8 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2008 - Lebanon Follies Auditions from 1 to 4pm at First Presbyterian Church (128 East Main Street, Lebanon). All potential cast and crew are encourage to come and sign up! For more information, please visit: http://www.lebanonfollies.com/

* Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Helping Her Heal Charity Polo Match (gates open at 11 am and match starts at 1 pm) at Hickory Hall Polo Club (7545 East 100 North, Whitestown, IN 46075). A family-friendly fun-filled day in the country to support the Helping Her Heal Fund whose mission is: "A community compassionately providing emotional and financial support to women with female cancers."

* 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.

* Saturday, August 23, 2008 - Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library Youth Services End-of-Summer Reading Celebration from 2 - 3 pm for summer reading program readers and their families at the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville. Meet us at the Library for some end of Summer Reading fun! Amazon Jungle John will be here with some of his animal and insect friends to help us celebrate our summer reading success. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Register online or call the library at 317-873-3149 ext 11600.

* 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.

* Saturday, September 6, 2008 - Childbirth Education Class from 9 am - 3 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* Monday, September 8, 2008 - Breastfeeding Education Class from from 6 - 8 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13, 2008 - Back to the Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon. Activities from 6 to 10 pm on Friday and 9 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday. On Friday, there will be a street dance with music trivia, hula hoop, twist contests during dance breaks, and an art show (with check in from 6-8 pm) in the courthouse rotunda. In addition, there will be a children's fun park , and a classic car cruise-in on the east side of the courthouse square. Food will provided by philanthropic organizations. On Saturday, there will be a classic car Show, arts and craft booths, special 50's t-Shirts, a Main Street food court, a children's fun park, Lebanon Library book sale, Dream Dream Dream A Musical Tribute to the Everly Brothers, The Rigby's Beatle's Tribute Show, Banana Split Contest by Dairy Queen, 5K Rock & Roll Run & Walk Sponsored by Symphony At Sunset Group, art and photography show and sale, and the Roy E. Reynolds - "The Tribute To Elvis Presley", plus much more! There will be shuttle service from Memorial Park to the downtown area on Saturday only.

* 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.

* Saturday, September 20, 2008 - Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Third Annual Equinox Golf Outing at Cool Lake Golf Club, Lebanon. Win the Chevy Equinox with a hole in one! Sponsored by Headlines Designing Studio. Entry fee: $85 per person. Tee off at 1 pm. (Check-in at 12:15 pm.) Dinner/Prizes on the deck at 5:30 pm. Scramble format. Registration form (PDF 128K). Registration Deadline: September 13, 2008. Entry fee includes: green fees, golf cart, goody bags, mulligan/yardstick packages, dinner, cash prizes, awards, and other surprises! For more information, call church office at 765-482-1888.

* 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, October 13, 2008 - Breastfeeding Education Class from from 6 - 8 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* Monday, November 10, 2008 - Breastfeeding Education Class from from 6 - 8 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

* 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.

* Monday, December 8, 2008 - Breastfeeding Education Class from from 6 - 8 pm in the Witham Memorial Hospital Denger Conference Room. For more information, please call 765-485-8120.

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

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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.