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.
Pendleton seeks people to serve on civic groups
PENDLETON — Town of Pendleton is seeking people interested in serving on town boards and commissions.
An informational meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Town Hall, 100 W. State St., which also will be accessible via Zoom.
Information on the various boards and commissions will be provided, and staff and elected officials will be available to answer questions.
The boards and commissions with terms expiring include:
Board of Zoning Appeals
Parks and Recreation Board
Plan Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Redevelopment Commission
Redevelopment Authority
Utility Rate Advisory Board
Board of Stormwater Management
Waterworks Board
Impact Fee Review Board
Fall Creek Regional Waste
Boards and commissions usually meet once per month; terms vary between one to four years.
To learn more, go to town.pendleton.in.us and click on “Boards and Commissions.”
Information on how to log into the Zoom meeting is available on the town website and Facebook page.
People interested in serving should submit an application, with resumé or cover letter, to [email protected]. Deadline is Dec. 5.
Applications are available on the town website or at Town Hall.
Completed applications can also be mailed or hand-delivered to Pendleton Town Hall, Attn: Stephanie Buck, 100 W. State St., P.O. Box 230, Pendleton, IN 46064.
For more details, call 765-778-8370.
Legion plans activities
PENDLETON — American Legion Post 117, 611 W. State St., Pendleton, plans the following events — open to members and non-members:
Friday, Nov. 24 – DJ DEX/Karaoke, 8-11 p.m.
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
Treasure Hunt drawing takes place at 7:30 p.m. Fridays
Pool on Sunday — beginning at noon, no charge
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.
The Legion’s general membership meeting is set for 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month.
Public is welcome. Facility is smoke-free.
For more details, call 765-778-7661.
Museum Christmas event coming up
PENDLETON — Pendleton Historical Museum’s Christmas Open House is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3.
People are invited to the museum for fresh-popped corn and hot apple cider.
The Silver Strummers dulcimer players will perform.
Children will be able to decorate items to take home and place on a Christmas tree, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to hear all Christmas wishes.
PAS show, classes coming up
PENDLETON — Pendleton Artists Society’s 11th Annual Juried Show is on display through Dec. 23 at Gallery 119 in Pendleton.
PAS also plans the following art classes:
• Saturday Deco Clay/Stemmed Sunflower Class with Pam Rowley — 9:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 18. Participants will make two stemmed sunflowers using deco clay. Cost: $15.
• Paint Bob Ross Style with Andy and Stephanie — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18. Instructors will teach the Bob Ross style of painting. Cost is $50 with all supplies included.
• Deco Clay/Poinsettia with Pam Rowley — 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28 and/or Nov. 29. Participants in each class will make two poinsettias using deco clay. Cost is $15 each class.
• Art with Chicqiela Elbert-Velazco — 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2. Students ages 8-12 will be able to experiment with embossing, drawing and painting techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost: $10.
• Intro to Printing with a Press with Chicqiela Elbert-Velazco — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Students ages 12 to adult will be able to experiment with mono-printing and dry point techniques to transfer images on various papers using a Richeson printing press. Cost: $30.
Kids Class
Children’s Art Classes take place on the second Saturday each month. 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.