Discussion Thursday about county homes

ANDERSON — A free program about Indiana’s county homes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at The Anderson Center for the Arts, 32 W. 10th St., in conjunction with artist John Silvey’s exhibition, “But Not Forgotten.” Doors open at 6 p.m.

Speakers will be Silvey; Beth E. Oljace, Indiana Room librarian, Anderson Public Library; Duncan Campbell, College of Architecture and Planning, Ball State University; and Christie Crist, daughter of John Crist, last superintendent of the Madison County Home.

For more information, call 649-1248 or e-mail dstapleton.taca@sbcglobal.net.

Business forecast to be given at luncheon

ANDERSON — The Chamber of Commerce for Anderson & Madison County will hold its annual Business Outlook Luncheon Tuesday featuring a team of economists giving their forecast for 2010.

The event, which is open to the public, begins at 11:30 a.m. at Anderson Country Club. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling The Chamber office at 642-0264.

Chamber President Keith Pitcher will serve as panel moderator.

School will honor veterans

PENDLETON — Pendleton Elementary School, 327 S. East St., will be honoring veterans on Nov. 11. All veterans in the area are invited to attend. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium.

Coffee and other refreshments will be served prior to the program. School doors open at 8:10 a.m. For more information, call 778-2117.

Winter farmers market to begin