Member showcase, art class on tap

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Artists Society Member Showcase runs through Aug. 2 at Gallery 119 in Pendleton.

The artists society also offers art classes, including:

• Copper Roses Fabrication with Tracy Davidson — 1 to 6 p.m. July 30. Participants will make two copper roses. They will cut out pieces with metal sheers, brazing, and forming. These may be colored with flame or textured with a patina.

The cost is $60 and includes all supplies.

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.

The gallery’s regular hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Outfitters plays host to pool party

PENDLETON — Outfitters Inc. plans to play host to a Back to School Pool Party from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at Alvin D. Brown Memorial Pool, 591 E. Water St.

There is no charge to attend.

Sponsors are Sisson Family Dentistry Community Hospital Anderson, DMA Masonry, LLC Firefly Children & Family Alliance, Harris Family Dentistry and Lindsey Shaffer July 30, 2023 from 6-9 pm.

Outfitters, which provides clothing to area children, will accept donations of socks and underwear, but they are not required for entry.

Legion plans activities

PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, plans the following events — open to members and non-members:

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.

Duck race organizers seek helpers

PENDLETON — Volunteers are needed to help with the 10th annual Lucky Duck Race in Falls Park this summer.

The event — which is run by Friends of the Pendleton Community Library and benefits library programs — is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9; helpers are needed on race day as well as at certain times prior.

Volunteers will work with members of the event team, and those interested should send an email with name and phone number to [email protected].

Specific volunteer times include:

8 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 — Farmers market booth at Falls Park

8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 19 — Ohanalulu’s Donuts & Ice Cream, 106 W. State Street

1 to 4 p.m. — Aug. 27 Pendleton Safety Day, Pendleton Fire Station Duck Adoption Booth

Sept. 8 Heritage Fair booth

Sept. 9 Heritage Fair booth

Sept. 9 Lucky Duck Race Day — Finish Line Party/Race, logistics volunteers needed.

Fire territory serves up ice cream social

MARKEVILLE — Adams-Markleville Fire Territory Station 10 Association will play host to its annual ice cream social from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 29 at the station, 7457 S. County Road 200E, Markleville.

Serving K-burgers, chips, desserts and ice cream.

There will be activities for all ages, including Spray House, Smoke House Simulator, antique fire truck rides, air medical helicopter and representatieves from Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

Tables and chairs will be set up again so people can visit with friends and neighbors.

Lions’ concert series continues July 30

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Lions Club Concerts in the Park Series continues Sunday, July 30, with a performance by Corey Cox.

The show is set to start at 6 p.m. near the gazebo in Pendleton’s Falls Park.

There is no admission charge, refreshments are available, and people can bring their own lawn chairs and shade umbrellas.

The next performances is set for Sunday, Aug. 27 — Pendleton Heights High School Marching Arabians and Madison County Band Directors’ Orchestra.

Jamboree on the horizon

MARKLEVILLE — Markleville Jamboree is set for Aug. 4-6, at Markleville Community Park.

Festivities begin on Wednesday and continue through Saturday.

There will be food, games, pageants, tractor rides and live entertainment.

Psi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Markleville, will play host to its annual Homemade Chicken & Noodle Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at the park shelter house. Homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, desserts, and iced tea or lemonade cost $10 for those 11 and older, $5 for those aged 3 to 10, and no charge for children younger than 3.

The park is located on State Road 38 just west of downtown.

Markleville Tractor pull Aug. 6

MARKLEVILLE — Markeville Tractor Pull will be conducted by the Peavler family for the last time on Aug. 6, at 2649 State Road 38, Markleville.

Scales open at 10 a.m. and pull starts at noon.

BOOST stock tractors needing info call Mike Hodupp. Division 2 and 3 classes start at 4000 thru 7000.Top cuts are 3 and 5 mph. Full cuts are 6, 8 and 12 mph. Open speed for both cuts at 5250. Jackpot classes 4750 and 5750 for both cuts.

Hook fees are $20 for regular and open speed classes. Hook fees for Jackpot classes $25. Payback at 50% for all classes. Classes added as wanted by pullers.

Call Ron at 765-635-5386 for more details.

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:

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.

• The historical society presents “A Night On The Titanic” at 7 p.m. Monday, July 24. Seating for this session is booked to capacity. Reservations are now being accepted for a second session, planned for 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Reservations are required by Oct. 20.

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, Aug. 16, 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.

ParkFest set for Sept. 7

PENDLETON — Stella Luna and the Satellites will perform at the annual ParkFest concert fundraiser for Falls Park, set for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at Barnhart Field in Pendleton’s Falls Park.

The event is BYOP — bring your own picnic. People are invited to bring food, drink, chairs and blankets. A BYOP contest will award prizes for the best decorated space.

Also returning this year: Chalk the Walk contest.

Tickets for people 11 and older cost $15 and are available at https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/parkfest-2023-in-pendleton-in-9-7-2023. A “FestPack” package of four tickets costs $50. (Click the blue ‘Packages Available’ button at the website.)

There is no entry fee for those 10 and younger.

ParkFest 2023 T-shirts will be sold during the event, $10 for children, $20 adults.

Rain date for ParkFest is Sept. 10.

Class of 1978 reunion planned

PENDLETON — Pendleton Heights High School Class of 1978 is planning its 45th reunion for Sept. 16.

Classmates seeking more information are asked to email [email protected].

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