Community Calendar
Events listed for Sunday, Aug. 4
Bartholomew County
Sunday Social — 2-4 p.m., Yellow Trail Museum, 644 Main St., Hope. The public is invited to this month’s Sunday Social at the Yellow Trail Museum and take part in a discussion of schools from the past. Guests are encouraged to share stories and memories from school. Pictures and newspaper articles are always welcome.
Celebrate Recovery — 5:30 p.m., Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus. Join fellow Christians in celebrating their recovery from hurts, habits, and hang-ups at Flintwood Wesleyan Church. All adults who wish to attend are welcome. A free meal and childcare are included. Schedule: Meal — 5:25 p.m.; meeting — 6 p.m. More information: flintwood.org.
Brown County
Gershwin & Friends : A Broadway Songbook Cabaret — 2-4 p.m., Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. This witty and clever walk through the greatest music from Tin Pan Alley to the early days of Broadway features classic songs from George & Ira Gershwin. Doors open a half-hour before showtime; concessions available.
To submit items for Community Calendar, email may be sent to [email protected], fax 379-5711 or mail to The Republic, Attn: Community Calendar, 2980 N. National Road, Suite A, Columbus, IN 47201. They also may be submitted through The Republic’s website at therepublic.com. Click the “Add Event” link above the calendar on the right of the home page. Directions are provided.
County Calendar
Bartholomew County
MONDAY
Commissioners, 10 a.m., Governmental Office Building, 440 Third St., Columbus.
Hope Town Council, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall, 404 Jackson St, Hope.
Elizabethtown Town Council, 6 p.m., Town Hall, 100 West St.
Hartsville Town Board, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 475 S. Jackson St., Hartsville.
Clifford Town Board, 7 p.m., Clifford Fire House Community Center, 7850 Depot St.
TUESDAY
Columbus Board of Works, 10 a.m., City Hall, 123 Washington St.
Columbus City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall, 123 Washington St.
Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Board, 7 p.m. board room adjacent to administrative office, 9423 State Road 9N, Hope.
Jennings County
MONDAY
North Vernon Utility Service Board, 6 p.m., Carnegie Government Center, 143 E. Walnut St.
Area Plan Commission, 6 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.
North Vernon Park Board, 6 p.m., parks office, 604 N. State St., North Vernon.
THURSDAY
County Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 200 E. Brown St., Vernon.
Changes in regularly scheduled public meetings or special meetings may be reported to The Republic by emailing [email protected].
Thought for the Day
“The simple truth is that truth is hard to come by, and that once found it may easily be lost again.”
— Philosopher Karl Popper
Orchids to…
Laura Voll and Susie Johnson for filling the 600 Raider Rosters for the first day of school, and to Julie Greene for counting them out to classrooms!
the gentleman at the dollar store who helped me when the manager refused to cash my hundred — so very grateful for people like you who help others.
the lady who gave the awesome tip for your two cups of lemonade at our lemonade stand, from two girls selling lemonade in the country.
Muncie City Court judge who may decide to give stiffer fines and possible suspensions to drivers who pass stopped school buses.
Mr. Greven and Mr. Key for their truthful, common sense letters about the government and Donald Trump.
Democrats who want to make America good again.
the owners of the house on Eighth Street with all the lovely sunflowers.
Michael Greven for his spot on and very truthful letter.
the kind lady in the red shirt at Walgreens who helped me get my packages in the trunk.
the guys who were so kind to charge my car battery Thursday in Hope and gave me advice on how to keep it going until I can replace it.
whoever turned in my bank machine card at Centra on Thursday morning.
the neighbors for keeping an eye out in the neighborhood.
Brad Armstrong for cutting the low branches off my walnut tree, from your neighbor in Hartsville.
Dr. Greg and staff at White River Dental for speedy and gentle care when I broke my tooth, from Evelyn.
John Armstrong for his insight and for verbalizing on the truth of physical Christianity.
Ericka at Amazing Joe’s Grill who did a fabulous job waiting on the party of 10 in the outdoor area Friday evening.
Happy Birthday to…
Evelyn Pence, from your family and Donna.
Michelle Miller, from Danny, Kelli, Rylee, Lexie and Kloey.
Andi Leigh Hege, from Grandma Hege.
Evelyn Blackburn.
Shirley Robertson.
Laura Johnson.
Teresa Coovert.
Becky Crowder.
Patty “Dick” Luecke Martin, from all your family.
Lexie Dooley, from Christy, Ashley, Josh, Katie and Mamaw and Papaw Ferguson.
Happy Belated Birthday to…
Stacey Sweeney, from your friends.
Vicky Flora, from friends at the Moravian Church.
ANOTHER beautiful morning
