The Herald Bulletin
April 25, 2008 08:18 pm
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Anderson celebrating 14th Earth Day-ArborFest Saturday
The Anderson Tree Commission and Parks & Recreation Department will be celebrating the 14th annual Earth Day-ArborFest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Shadyside Memorial Park.
This event celebrates the beauty and wonder of the earth and all the trees in the environment. Organizers invite the public to come out and enjoy music, dance, food and time with a variety of exhibitors who share a common interest in the health of the environment and community. Learn about the ease of organic gardening, personal health issues, maintaining one’s vehicle to help protect the environment, adopting a loving pet and much more.
Virtual Scavengers will be on hand collecting any old computers or electronic equipment to be recycled or disposed of properly. Take a chance at a variety of donated items in the raffle. Fun activities for kids are planned. Free tree seedlings will be available while supplies last. Get a little bit dirty and help plant trees and flowers at the park.
For more information, call Michelle Westermeier at (765) 648-6847.
Dance recital Saturday in Pendleton
The Pendleton Jungle Gym will hold its annual dance recital Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Pendleton Heights Middle School.
Church celebrates 82nd anniversary
Friendship Baptist Church, 1540 W. 16th St., will celebrate its 82nd church anniversary Sunday.
Guest for the 3:30 p.m. worship service will be Rev. Reginald Lee and his congregation of New Hope United Methodist Church.
Pastor Edgar M. Woodall welcomes all to this celebration.
NAACP meeting Sunday
The Madison County Branch NAACP will have its general membership meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the branch office, 1015 W. 15th St.
Topics for the meeting will be President Burgess’ report and community concerns.
Road closing begins Monday
Rangeline Road, south of Mounds Road, will be closed at 9 a.m. Monday through Friday for railroad track crossing replacement, according to a press release by the City of Anderson Department of City Engineering.
Ockomon to speak at meeting Monday
Anderson Mayor Kris Ockomon will be the speaker at the Madison County Historical Society’s meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Madison County History Center, 11 W. 11th St., in Anderson. “State of the City” is his topic.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Free parking is available on the street and in the parking lot across the street.
NAACP to hold meeting
The Madison County Branch of the NAACP will hold its general membership meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. at the branch office, 1015 W. 15th St.
On the agenda is a report from President James Burgess and community concerns.
The community is invited to attend.
Chicken and noodles at K of C Tuesday
A chicken and noodles dinner featuring Father Bob’s homemade noodles will be held on Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus, 1225 Main St.
The menu includes mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, cole slaw, a homemade roll and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 11 and under.
All proceeds will benefit the St. Mary’s School Scholarship fund.
Fundraiser for Dixon Sunday afternoon
A Babyback Rib Fest fundraiser for Ollie Dixon, Democrat candidate for Madison County Commissioner, will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Ollie D’s Family Dining, 2441 W. 25th St.
Cost is $8.
Free computer class offered
An Intermediate Publisher class will be offered at the Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
This class will provide an overview of more advanced functions of Microsoft Publisher 2000, and is meant for a user with intermediate experience or who had attended a Beginning Publisher class. Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program used for creating newsletters, brochures and party invitations.
The class is free and open to the public. Class size is limited and seats will be available on a first-come first-served basis. Registration is required. Call Arlene Shannon at (765) 778-7527 or e-mail ashannon@pendleton.lib.in.us.
Walkathon set for Sunday
The Homeward Bound 5K Walkathon will be held Sunday at Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield.
Homeward Bound is an annual fundraiser among local homeless and affordable housing providers. The Madison/Delaware Counties Walk this Sunday will include over 14 local agencies.
Registration, food & family entertainment will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, followed by greetings from local dignitaries and this year’s spokeswoman Evelyn Goode.
The walk officially starts at 2 p.m., and at 4 p.m. awards will be given and team and walk totals will be announced.
Evangelist Williams at East Side House of Prayer
Evangelist Danny Williams of Fort Myers, Fla., will be the special speaker Sunday at East Side House of Prayer, 1512 E. 16th St. The morning service will be at 11 a.m. and evening service at 6 p.m.
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