Gallery offers variety of art classes
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society plans art classes regularly at Gallery 119 in Pendleton:
• Watercolor with artist/instructor Judy Crist. Crist was the artist for Firehouse Color Labs. She owned and operated her own photography and photo arts studio. She served on the board of professional photographers of Indiana two times and has taught many seminars across Indiana for photographic art.
Crist’s beginning watercolor class will be creating a watercolor of daisies in a field. This image will teach several techniques, and she will discuss the different supplies and how they are used.
The class is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, with an hour break for lunch, for which people are on their own.
Cost for the class is $50, which does not cover supplies.
• Painting with Diane Burrell, with Session 1 from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 26 and Oct. 9, 16 and 23; Session 2 is from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 13 and 20.
The two four-week sessions will focus on helping students develop their own painting skills.
Students will develop their own paintings. A still life will be provided, or people may bring their own photos or set up their own still life.
Most students work in acrylic and if needed, paints and brushes will be available for $10 per week. Students are free to use oils or watercolor if that is their preference. A supply list will be available upon registration for the class.
Be sure to list the session you are signing up for when registering.
Cost for the class is $45 for the four sessions or $15 per week.
The gallery is located at 119 W. State St.
People can register during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, or by phone at 765-778-0986.
Online registration can be done at pendletonartistssociety.org/events/.
PHHS homecoming events coming up
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Heights High School Student Council is planning many activities in the days and hours before the Arabians’ Homecoming football game against Mt. Vernon, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
• The Homecoming Extravaganza is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the football stadium. The event includes class competitions such as tug-of-war, football toss, relay race, and other board game-themed contests, followed by the annual Powder Puff football game between the junior and senior girls. Members of the football team will coach their female classmates, and male cheerleaders will cheer on their favorite team from the sidelines.
Admission to Extravaganza costs $4.
• On Friday, Sept.21, all units in the Homecoming Parade will gather east of the Community Building in Falls Park between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. All units should check in with Cori Hunckler, Homecoming Parade coordinator, for parade line-up and instructions. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. and wind through the park to Pendleton Avenue, State Street and then to the high school football stadium.
Due to a time limit before the start of the football game, only select units will proceed around the track at about 6:45 p.m.
The Marching Arabians will perform a pre-game show.
The winning float and the 2018 Homecoming Queen will be announced at halftime.
The Silver Anniversary Team and Court will be introduced in front of the home stands to begin the halftime ceremonies.
The Homecoming “Let the Games Begin…” Dance is scheduled for 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in the school’s main gym. Tickets cost $7 prior to Saturday and $10 the night of the event.
Pete the Cat party on tap at library
PENDLETON — Pendleton Community Public Library is planning a reading event in its children’s department this weekend.
The Pete the Cat Party, featuring the popular children’s book character, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 22.
There will be story times, a character meet and greet, snacks and family games.
Last year there was a similar event with Llama Llama, and more than 120 people attended. There is no registration required, and all ages are welcome.
Church conducts musical auditions
OVID — Ovid Community Church will conduct auditions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, for a musical production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
Parts are available for both adults and children.
Auditions are set for Ovid Community Church in Room 200 (enter through the rear of the building).
Performance dates will be Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.
‘Screenagers’ to be shown at library
PENDLETON — The documentary “Screenagers” will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton.
“Screenagers” is an award-winning film that probes the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles about social media, video games and academics. “Screenagers” explores the impact of screen technology on children and offers parents and families proven solutions that work.
Following the film, Stephanie Nancarrow from the Indiana State Police will lead a discussion on related topics.
Nancarrow worked at the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) as a family case manager for five years, specializing in sexual abuse cases during her later years.
She is now a youth educator with the Indiana State Police and ICAC Task Force educating youth on social media safety.
For more about the film, visit screenagersmovie.com.
Professor to speak about Quakers
ANDERSON — Thomas D. Hamm, an archivist and history professor at Earlham College, will speak about Quaker immigration at the regular monthly meeting of Madison County Historical Society Inc., scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24.
The meeting will take place in the Bowman Room of the Madison County History Center, 11 W. 11th St., Anderson.
It is open to the public, and there is no charge to attend.
Call 765-683-0052 for more details.
Bicentennial group to meet Sept. 27
PENDLETON — The Town of Pendleton Bicentennial Committee plans an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Pendleton Historical Museum in Falls Park.
The committee wants to hear from residents what they would like to see take place in Pendleton for the town’s bicentennial in 2020.
There also will be information available about a planned town bicentennial coffee table book: “A Celebration of Pendleton: 1820-2020 — Then and Now.”
Jeep show set for Falls Park
PENDLETON — Indiana Jeepsters Jeep Show and Swap Meet is planned for Sept. 29 at Pendleton Falls Park.
Registration is set from 1 to 3 p.m. with awards at 5 p.m.
Awards will include Best of Show, dirtiest, best modded, best original, best modern 2000 and present, best ’90s and best CJ.
There will be food, drinks and music. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the show, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.
Entry fee is $15 on the day of the show.
Quilt guild to meet
PENDLETON — Spring Valley Quilt Guild will meet Wednesday, Oct. 3.
The color of the month is burnt orange.
Nora Wilson will speak about internet inspirations, and there will be show and tell.
The guild meets the first Wednesday each month except September. Meetings take place in the Community Room of the Pendleton Community Public Library, 595 E. Water St., Pendleton.
Social time starts at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Guests are welcome.
Legion begins bingo soon
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, will start bingo Oct. 5.
Bingo will take place on the first and third Fridays of each month.
Doors open at 3 p.m. Selling of packs starts at 5:30 p.m.