Bulletin Board For August 18, 2017
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General Interest
Go Solar! 2-4 p.m., Aug. 19, Oaklyn Library Meeting Room, Evansville; or 1-3 p.m., Aug. 26, Red Bank Library Meeting Room, Evansville; free informational sessions to bring interested people together with vendors; helpful to bring along a recent electric bill; sponsored by Solarize Evansville.
Quilt Show, after 5 p.m. Mass, Aug. 26, after 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Masses, Aug. 27, Activities Center, St. Mary, Huntingburg; forty quilts will be displayed, including three special ones for the picnic on Sept. 17 and six for bi-monthly drawings in 2018.
St. Boniface Altar Society Card Party, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 13, St. Agnes Ryves Hall, St. Boniface, Evansville; quilt raffle, SCRIP Card Wreath, theme baskets, Chance auction, half pot and tasting table; for tickets and more information, call Beth Ann Murray at 812-760-1247.
Class Reunions
Reitz Memorial Class of 1977 Class Reunion, weekend of Sept. 8-9, Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville; golf, dinner, football game and events in conjunction with the annual MHS “Steak Night;” tickets for “Steak Night” can be purchased by calling 812-476-4632; for more information, email Susan Hermann Jarboe at susan@josstaffing.com, Alicia Frey Lachowecki at alicia.lachowecki@gmail.com or Jim Jarboe at jim@josstaffing.com; join our Facebook group “Reitz Memorial High School Class of 1977.”
Mater Dei Class of 1955 Class Reunion, 11 a.m. social time, 11:30 a.m. lunch, Sept. 9, Silver Bell Restaurant, Wadesville; food will be ordered from the menu with individual checks; classmates are encouraged to bring school days pictures for reminiscing; for information and reservations, contact Willie (Rexing) Kain at 812-476-7930, email Rose (Brenner) Breivogel at rosemb12@att.net or call 812-985-2987.
Reitz Memorial Class of ’67 Class Reunion, Sept. 15-16; invitations have been mailed, if you did not receive yours, please text/call Alice (Tenbarge) Jenkins at 812-455-6203 as the deadline is quickly approaching; also check out Evansvillememorialclassof67 on Facebook.
Mater Dei Class of ’57 Class Reunion, 11:30 a.m. social time, 12:30 lunch, Oct. 7, Wolf’s Restaurant, Evansville; reservations are required; contact Donna (Helfrich) Rowlett at 812-858-7713 for more information.
Reitz Memorial Class of ’57 Class Reunion, Oct. 13-14; Oct. 13 dinner at Archie and Clyde’s Pizza in Newburgh, Oct. 14 lunch at Evansville Kennel Club; invitations have been sent; for further information or to receive an invitation, contact Diane Krug at didkru@aol.com.
Classes/Workshops
Helping You Help Others, 12-1:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Catholic Charities Office (VNA Building), Evansville; free self-help group facilitator workshop; topics for discussion include guidelines for self-help group participation, how to handle difficult situations for facilitators, self-care and resources; includes lunch; to register, email asimpson@evdio.org or call Annie at 812-423-5456.
Butterfly Visit Day, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 26, Hartman Arboretum, Evansville; wildlife garden and Master Gardeners will be featured at this event; for more information, visit www.hartmanarboretum.org, call 812-963-5418 or email 5103arb@gmail.com.
Art Designs in Nuno Felting Workshop, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 26, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; learn how to Nuno felt while incorporating floral designs into fabric; cost $100 and registration deadline is Aug. 18; to register, visit Events.WhiteViolet.org or call 812-535-2930.
Migratory Birds and Our Backyards, 7 p.m., Aug. 29, Browning Rooms A and B, Central Library, Evansville; presenter Sharon Sorenson, author and bird expert, will speak about migratory birds and how we can help their plight; come learn about the wonder of these birds and our part of their continued existence; free and open to the public; event sponsored by Tri-State Creation Care.
The Gospel of John, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 9, Providence Hall Conference Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; examine signs, symbols, distinctive stories and characteristics of John’s Gospel and explore how faith communities integrate the writings into their worship; cost $45, registration deadline is Sept. 4; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.
Sign Language Classes, 10 a.m., Sundays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; $20 adults, $10 children; juice, coffee and donuts provided; for more information, contact Marg Luebbenhusen at 812-604-0246 or Nancy Oskins at 812-477-8923.
Conferences
When Mental Illness Hits Home, Aug. 25, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; eleventh annual conference reaches out to families, friends and professionals who journey with those with a mental illness; cost $40, with lunch included; for more information or to register, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270.
Gather in Faith Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 16, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; conference theme is “With Great Love;” keynote speaker Hallie Lord, author and radio host; cost $25, includes lunch, childcare available $5 per child, $15 family max; register online at www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Bethany Logan at bpmmjd@yahoo.com.
Catholic Charities Wisdom Days, Sept. 18,Huntingburg Event Center (Dubois County), Sept. 25, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University (Vincennes) and Oct. 2, St. Vincent Evansville/St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium (Evansville); free and includes lunch, speakers and attendance prizes; free-will offerings are appreciated; register at www.ccevansville.org/wisdom-days.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required, deadline is two weeks prior to event.
Dinners/Festivals
MapleFest at the Mount, postponed until 2018 — more details coming soon, but all are welcome to join the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph on Sept. 10 for BBQ, crafts and raffle; raffle tickets are $5 each; event proceeds benefit retired Ursuline Sisters; for more information, call 270-229-2009 or email betsy.mullins@maplemount.org.
Bonifest, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 9, St. Boniface School, Evansville; craft beer and wine, food, silent auction; tickets $35; for tickets call Phil Zenthoefer at 812-305-5486 or purchase through website at www.westsidecatholic.org/bonifest; proceeds to benefit WCS technology fund.
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All Saints Parish Senior Citizen’s Group, 1-2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of each month Sept. through May, Center for Family Life cafeteria, St. Anthony Campus, Evansville; fun, dessert and bingo; call Sandy with questions at 812-402-5041.
St. James Senior Trip, Sept. 21, Westport Plaza Theater, St. Louis, Mo.; travel to see comedy production “Church Basement Ladies,” cost $79 per person, includes transportation, ticket and meal; call 812-306-4098 by Aug. 20 for reservations.
Fundraisers
Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 18, to 8 a.m.-noon, Aug. 19; University Nursing and Rehab Center (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor) 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; items include recliners, chests, tables, lamps, clothing and other miscellaneous items; all proceeds benefit the activities of the residents.
Golf Outing, 7:30 a.m., Aug. 20, Cambridge Golf Course, Evansville; 21st Annual St. Wendel Knights of St. John golf outing benefitting Marian Education Outreach; lunch and refreshments served following at Knights Home; team and door prizes along with half pot give away; cost $60 per player; for more information or team sign ups, contact Kelly at 812-304-0617, Chris at 812-483-8654 or Larry at 812-483-9915.
Home Décor Sale, 7 a.m.-noon, Aug. 26, All Saints Parish, St. Anthony Campus Gym, Evansville; sale of home décor featuring bedspreads, pillows, pet covers, drapes, rods, mirrors, furniture, wall hangings, stools and miscellaneous household items to benefit Life Choices Maternity and Youth Home and Center of Family Life at All Saints Parish; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 565.
Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 8 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 9, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double, Saturday bag sale begins at 10:30 a.m.; food, drinks and kuchens available during sale.
Fall and Winter Children’s Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 9, closing from 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. to allow certain items to be marked half price, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; due to safety, no children under the age of 12 are allowed to enter the sale; admission is $1 for all shoppers; anyone can buy, sell or volunteer at this sale; for more information, contact m2msale@gmail.com or call 812-490-1000.
Men’s Club Golf Scramble, lunch at noon, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Sept. 10, Boonville Country Club, Boonville; cost $65 includes cart, green fees, drinks and lunch at course; call Dave Lasher at 812-305-1381, Dave Schnur at 812-897-4361 or Bernie Meyer at 812-217-9653 for more information.
Youth Resources Scooter Scramble, 7:30 a.m. registration, Sept. 11, Oak Meadow Country Club, Evansville; registration open for players and sponsors; revenue supports Youth Resources and the Robert “Scooter” Tiemann TEENPOWER Scholarship Fund; for more information, call Laura Ferguson, Kerry Martin or Jeremy Brown at 812-421-0300.
On the Hill 5K, 8:30 a.m., Sept. 16, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; registration open at 8 a.m.; $20 per person before Sept. 1, $25 after, $10 for ages 15 and under; registration includes a t-shirt; register at www.saintmeinrad.org/on-the-hill-5K/.
Health
Free Classes on Mental Illness, 6:45-9 p.m., Mondays, 11-week session starting Sept. 11, Old North U.M. Church, 4201 Stringtown Rd., Evansville; NAMI’s Family-to-Family classes educate participants about bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, panic or anxiety disorder and more; although classes are free, reservations are required; for more information or to register, call Diane at 812-423-4333.
Women’s Cancer Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, Memorial Hospital Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; for women who have had cancer of any type or who are currently undergoing cancer treatment; pre-registration is not necessary and there is no cost; for more information, visit www.mhhcc.org.
Spiritual Growth
Catechist Formation Day “Encountering Christ in Scripture,” 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 26, Catholic Center, Evansville; cost $25; for more information and to register, visit www.evdio.org/formation-day.
“Responding to Our Losses Through Healthy Grieving,” 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Sept. 5, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Evening with an Ursuline” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Vivian Bowles; cost $20 and preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 12, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; “Praying for Peace in the world and in our hearts”; candlelight service includes prayer, music, time for silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information, call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.
“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $20 fee per class includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Directed Retreat, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8 - 10 a.m., Sept. 15, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; spiritual direction with the Sisters of St. Benedict; cost $675, including meals and private room; registration due Sept. 5; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/events.
Vocations
Spiritual Direction Training Program, begins Oct. 16, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; applications now being accepted for two-year program of four weekly training sessions each year to prepare participants for ministry of spiritual direction in the spirit of the Ursuline founder, St. Angela Merici; registration deadline is Aug. 31; scholarships available; for more information, contact Sister Mary Matthias Ward at 270-229-0200 or mary.ward@maplemount.org.
