Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson will talk about the first state road constructed in Indiana (a section of which is shown above, descending from the top of the ridge) during his History of Pipe Creek Township talk set for Sunday, March 5.
Ingalls block party set for Saturday
INGALLS — Town of Ingalls Spring Block Party is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the downtown area (Third and Meridian streets).
There will be vendors, a car show, music and other activities, as well as food trucks.
Gallery offers art show, classes
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society is playing host to the 5th Congressional District High School Art Show through May 3 at Gallery 119.
The public is welcome to view the shows during business hours, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The gallery is located at 119 W. State St.
Children’s Art Classes take place on the second Saturday each month. Classes are taught by a variety of teachers. Each class is independent and will need its own registration.
Register for classes at the gallery, or by phone at 765-778-0986, during regular business hours; or online at PASgallery119.org/events.
Legion plans activities
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, has planned the following events — open to members and non-members.
Karaoke — 8-11 p.m. April 28
Red Cross Blood Drive 1-5 p.m. May 17. Register at www.redcrossblood.org.
Other regular events include:
All-you-can-eat wing night is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, with all-you-can-eat wings costing $12
Lunch specials (as well as regular menu) — starting at 11 a.m. weekdays
Tenderloins available Fridays — starting at noon; a Treasure Hunt drawing takes place at 7:30 p.m.
Pool on Sunday — beginning at noon, no charge
The Legion’s general membership meeting is set for 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month.
People interested in playing on a tournament euchre team or pool team should call or stop by the post and talk to Dave or Haley.
For more details, call 765-778-7661.
Highway 38 Sale next week
PENDLETON — The annual Highway 38 Sale — which features rummage sales along the route and on nearby side streets — is scheduled for Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6.
The sale route stretches from Noblesville to New Castle, passing through Pendleton.
“Our local businesses located along Highway 38 are excited to see all the shoppers come out!” Pendleton Business Association said in a social media post.
High, middle schools offer Jazz Café
PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights Jazz Café, featuring performances by middle and high school music groups, is set for 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Pendleton Heights Middle School.
Featured performers include the middle school Jazz Band and Jazz Express and high school Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble.
Tickets cost $4.
Food will be available for purchase from Big Poppa’s Pork Pit, Greek’s Pizzeria and Ohanalulu.
Lapel High School plans spring concerts
LAPEL — Lapel High School plans two school year-end concerts in May.
All high school music groups will present their annual Variety Show at 7 p.m. May 6 in the auditorium.
Choir, Show Choir, Band and Jazz Band will perform a range of musical selections, from “A Million Dreams” to “Men in Tights,” and some audience participation songs.
Two weeks later, at 7 p.m. May 20, Lapel Show Choir will present its last performance of the year.
The show is titled “We’ve Come to Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance!” and will include group numbers, and solos from current and former show choir members.
During the evening new members for next year will be introduced.
There will include a reception following the show to honor the seniors.
There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted.
Talks explore county’s history
ANDERSON — Madison County Historical Society Inc. offers a series of “First Sunday” presentations covering the History of Madison County, set for 2 p.m. monthly in the Bowman Room at Museum of Madison County History, 11 W. 11th St., Anderson.
Madison County Historian Stephen T. Jackson delivers the presentations, which provide an overview of Madison County’s history through historical highlights.
Presentations run about an hour each and are free.
Following the presentation, at about 3 p.m., Jackson will sign his book “Historic Events in a County Called Madison: The 20th Century.” This book and others will be available to purchase.
The remaining talks are set for:
May 7: Monroe Township
June 4: Lafayette Township
July 2: Van Buren Township
Aug. 6: Boone Township
Sept. 3: Duck Creek Township
Oct. 1: Stony Creek Township
Nov. 5: Madison County
For more details, call Madison County Historical Society at 765-683-0052.
For columns based on previous talks, visit ptlpnews.com.
Church group plans abundance meal
MARKLEVILLE — Christian Women’s Fellowship “Comfort Keepers” of East Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 124 E. Main St. in Markleville (East State Road 38), plans its monthly “God Abundance Meal” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in the lower fellowship hall of the church.
Menu will be chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, assorted desserts and drink.
Dine in or carry out.
The facility is accessible to people with disabilities.
The next monthly meal is set for June 14.
Garden group plans plant, rummage sale
ALEXANDRIA — Madison County Master Gardener Plant and Rummage Sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Madison County 4-H Farm Bureau Building, 512 E. Fourth St., Alexandria.
Items for sale will include gloves, soil knives, beneficial insect and pollinator seeds, kokedeamas, lily bulbs, hostas, vegetables and a variety of perennials and annual plants.
Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.
Town to conduct meeting on growth
PENDLETON — The Town of Pendleton plans a meeting about growth at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Town Hall.
It will be a public session for input on growth and quality of life.
A Zoom link will be available for the meeting, with information posted on the town’s website calendar.
The town conducted previous meetings on Pendleton’s present and projected growth, and the plans the town has put in place to address it.
Class of 1978 reunion planned
PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights High School Class of 1978 is planning its 45th reunion for Sept. 16.
Classmates seeking more details are asked to email [email protected].
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