Boone County Community Network
Boone County, Indiana

Important Announcements

• Early Readers Club - United Way of Boone County has launched the Early Readers Club to promote childhood literacy. By registering today, your preschool child or grandchild can receive 12 high-quality books a year for just $20. Scholarships are available. Please go to www.uwci.org/erc to start your child on a lifelong journey of learning.
• Zionsville Transition Committee - Eagle Township/Union Township/Zionsville Reorganization Committee information.
• GED Classes are held at Lebanon High School (Room I-20) from 6-8:30 pm on Mondays & Wednesdays. Classes are ongoing throughout the school year with new intake testing the first Monday of each month. For more information, visit the Boone County Learning Network website.
• Shalom Free Lunch - Every Saturday for everyone from 11am-1pm at Shalom House (304 W. Green Street, Lebanon). Everyone welcome!
• Boone County Not-for-Profit Wish List - shopping around for a way to spend your charitable dollars, but not sure what to fund? Wondering what nonprofit organizations in the Boone County area need? Browse the following the following the wish lists. When you find what you want to fund, please contact the organization directly.

Upcoming Events (as of 29 June 2009)

Send a message to Terry McCain at BCCN to add your community event to the BCCN calendar! Also, check out the calendars for the libraries in Lebanon, Thorntown, and Zionsville (Youth | Teen & Adult)!

* Through August 1, 2009 - Summer Reading Registration begins at 9:30 am at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Register for the library's summer reading program. All ages may register at the library through August 1. Adults and teens may register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us. Participants may earn prizes as they read books. For more information, call HMMPL at 317-873-3149.

* Through Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Boone County Fourth of July Celebration in Lebanon.

* Monday, June 29, 2009 - Movie Mondays An American Tail at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be An American Tail. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Sessions will continue July 6, 13, 27, August 3 and 10. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - Wii Play Games from 1 - 3 pm in the Teen Area at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Teens may play Wii and other games during this relaxed weekly series of programs. No registration is required; drop-in at will. Sessions will continue July 7, 14, 21 and 28.

* Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - Around the World with Magic Tree House from 1 - 1:45 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly read-aloud story program that may allow participants, students in grades 1 - 2, to travel to all seven continents in their imagination as they listen to the tales of Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House series of stories. A related craft is also included. Preregistration is required for each session which continue July 7, 14, 28 and August 4. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - Annual LHS Music Boosters Steak Fry from 5 - 7pm at the Lebanon Memorial Park Large Shelter House. The Music Boosters will serve hotdogs, ribeye sandwiches, baked beans, applesauce, chips and various desserts. A steak combo meal is $7 and a hotdog combo meal is $5.The Boone County Community Band will perform a free concert at 6 pm. All proceeds benefit the LHS Music Boosters.

* Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - Computer Class: Intro to Excel 2003 at 9:30 am in the Computer Lab at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Single-session, hands-on computer class. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. Each of the three-hour sessions costs $25.50 and includes a manual. Payment is due at time of registration. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Thursday, July 2, 2009 - Computer Class: Intermediate Excel 2003 at 6 pm in the Computer Lab at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Single-session, hands-on computer class. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. Each of the three-hour sessions costs $25.50 and includes a manual. Payment is due at time of registration. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Boone County 4th of July Parade "Lights, Camera, Boone County" starting at 2 pm primarily along North Meridian and North East streets in Lebanon. Visit the Boone County 4th of July Celebration site for more info.

* Saturday, July 4, 2009 - July 4th Celebration in Lions Park, Zionsville. Food and family fun games begin at 5 pm. Fireworks at dusk, live entertainment, and more! This is a free event. $5 donation for parking in Lions Park. Rain date is July 5th.

* Saturday, July 4, 2009 - Fireworks (part of the Boone County 4th of July Celebration) at 10 pm at Lebanon Middle School in Lebanon. Visit the Boone County 4th of July Celebration site for more info.

* Sunday, July 5, 2009 - "Patriotic Classics with a Tribute to John Phillip Sousa" part of the Free Sunday Concert Series "Memories Are Made Of This" in Lions Park in Zionsville. Zionsville Concert Band with John Richardson, Conductor, and David Thompson, Guest Soloist. Concert begins at 7pm. Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of rain, the free Summer Concert Series is in the Lions Clubhouse. Visit www.zionsvillelions.com or contact concert director Joyce Davis 317-769-5458 for more information.

* Monday, July 6, 2009 - Movie Mondays Atlantis: The Lost Empire at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Sessions will continue July 27, August 3 and 10. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 7, 2009 - Wii Play Games from 1 - 3 pm in the Teen Area at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Teens may play Wii and other games during this relaxed weekly series of programs. No registration is required; drop-in at will. Sessions will continue July 14, 21 and 28.

* Wednesday, July 8, 2009 - Computer Class: Intermediate Excel 2003 at 9:30 am in the Computer Lab at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Single-session, hands-on computer class. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. Each of the three-hour sessions costs $25.50 and includes a manual. Payment is due at time of registration. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Sunday, July 12, 2009 - "Broadway In The Park" part of the Free Sunday Concert Series "Memories Are Made Of This" in Lions Park in Zionsville. Indianapolis Municipal Band with Dr David Bolin, Conductor. Concert begins at 7pm. Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of rain, the free Summer Concert Series is in the Lions Clubhouse. Visit www.zionsvillelions.com or contact concert director Joyce Davis 317-769-5458 for more information.

* Monday, July 13, 2009 - Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone Movie at 3 pm in Mayfield North and South at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Get ready for the release of the Half Blood Prince movie by watching all of the old Harry Potter movies again! Snacks provided. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Books Over Coffee from 12-1 pm in the Lora Hussey Program Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Take a break, bring a sack lunch and join fellow book lovers to talk about favorite authors and their latest novel. This informal book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Coffee and treats are provided. Preregistration is not required for this drop-in program.

* Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - Wii Play Games from 1 - 3 pm in the Teen Area at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Teens may play Wii and other games during this relaxed weekly series of programs. No registration is required; drop-in at will. Sessions will continue July 21 and 28.

* Sunday, July 19, 2009 - "Remember the 50's - 1950-1955" part of the Free Sunday Concert Series "Memories Are Made Of This" in Lions Park in Zionsville. Barton Rogers Jazz Band with Jane Polio, Director. Concert begins at 7pm. Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of rain, the free Summer Concert Series is in the Lions Clubhouse. Visit www.zionsvillelions.com or contact concert director Joyce Davis 317-769-5458 for more information.

* Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Wii Play Games from 1 - 3 pm in the Teen Area at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Teens may play Wii and other games during this relaxed weekly series of programs. No registration is required; drop-in at will. Sessions will continue July 28.

* Friday-Thursday, July 24 - 30, 2009 - Boone County 4-H Fair. Mark your calendars!

* Saturday, July 25, 2009 - Annual Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic from 11am-3pm at Columbian Park purple shelter in Lafayette, IN (across from Home Hospital at the corner of Scott St. and Park Ave.) Give a child a chance to smile, become a foster parent! Join Debra Corn Agency, Inc. (a non-profit licensed child placing agency founded in 1986 for the purpose of preventing institutionalization of children) staff and foster families for an afternoon of fun at the park! You'll get lunch, win prizes and free raffle items, and learn about the rewarding opportunity to provide a stable and loving home for children in need.

* Sunday, July 26, 2009 - "Beautiful Music for a Sunday Evening" part of the Free Sunday Concert Series "Memories Are Made Of This" in Lions Park in Zionsville. Indianapolis Symphonic Band with Joe Polio, Conductor. Concert begins at 7pm. Food and drinks offered for a donation to Lions Park. Bring your own lawn chair. In case of rain, the free Summer Concert Series is in the Lions Clubhouse. Visit www.zionsvillelions.com or contact concert director Joyce Davis 317-769-5458 for more information.

* Monday, July 27, 2009 - Movie Mondays Atlantis: The Lost Empire at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Sessions will continue August 3 and 10. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - Wii Play Games from 1 - 3 pm in the Teen Area at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). Teens may play Wii and other games during this relaxed weekly series of programs. No registration is required; drop-in at will.

* Monday, August 3, 2009 - Movie Mondays Swiss Family Robinson at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be Swiss Family Robinson. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Sessions will continue August 10. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Monday, August 10, 2009 - Movie Mondays The Rescuers Down Under at 3:30 pm at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library (250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville). A weekly summer movie event for students entering grades K - 5. This week's PG-rated feature will be The Rescuers Down Under. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 317-873-3149.

* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - Books Over Coffee from 12-1 pm in the Lora Hussey Program Room at Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library. Take a break, bring a sack lunch and join fellow book lovers to talk about favorite authors and their latest novel. This informal book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Coffee and treats are provided. Preregistration is not required for this drop-in program.

* Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Boone County Cancer Society sponsors the Boone County Battle of the BBQ at Lebanon Memorial Park in Lebanon, Indiana. Serving time is 5-7 pm. Boone County wide participation includes "chefs" from the fire departments, police departments, city and county employees, 40 churches and civic organizations. Activities include a Corn Hole Toss Tournament with trophies and prizes, a live band, games for children and lots of great food all for $10. 100% of money collected goes to Boone County cancer patients and their families. For more information, please contact , Executive Director of the Boone County Cancer Society at 765-482-2043 or by email.

* Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Community Garage Sale from 11am-4pm at Congregation Shaarey Tefilla (3085 West 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032). Rain date is August 23. One last chance to clean out those closets. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla will offer parking lot spaces to anyone who would like to sell their family treasures. Spaces will go for $15. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla will provide the adverting and you provide the treasures. Congregation Shaarey Tefilla Sisterhood will serve concessions all afternoon. Vendors welcome. Goodwill Industries will be providing a donation bin available on sight during the event. Make checks out to CST Sisterhood with Garage sale in the memo. Send checks to Congregation Sharrey Tefilla, 3085 West 116th St. Carmel, IN 46032, ATTN: Rebecca Holloway/ Stacey Bunes. 

* Monday, August 17, 2009 - Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting at noon at the Boone County Community Corrections office at 127 W. Main St., Suite 200 in Lebanon. For more information, please contact at 765-482-6505.

* Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Boone County Horseman's Association Open Horse Show starting at 9 am at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds. Halter, English, western and contesting events. For more information or to request a showbill, please email or call Brandy Moss-Devoll (317-750-3694 ) or Krista Cromwell (765-978-0115). Boone County Horseman's Association website

* Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - Boone County Community Network board meeting at noon in the Community Room of the Boone REMC. Everyone welcome! Bring a brown bag lunch and join us.

* Friday, September 11, 2009 - Youth Enhancement and Training Initiative (YETI) Golf Outing

* Friday-Sunday, September 11-13, 2009 - Zionsville Lions Club 56th Annual Fall Festival "It is Easy Being Z'Green" at Lions Park in Zionsville. The annual Fall Festival will consist of a parade (Kiwanis Club), entertainment, carnival, food court, commercial tent, outside commercial spaces, arts and crafts tent, outside arts and crafts spaces, kids corner, pet pavilion, fireworks and more. Festival hours are Friday 9/11 - Poor Jack's Carnival 5-11pm, Saturday 9/12 - noon - until 11pm, Sunday 9/13 - 11am - 5pm. Visit www.zionsvillelions.com for more information.

* Friday, September 11, 2009 - "Stoneface and Whimsidoodle" Art Exhibition from 6 - 9 pm at Sugar Creek Art Center (127 S. Pearl Street, Thorntown, IN 46071). Explore new art form, archiscopes by Lynn Dugan. Lynn merges building features into jeweled tones of kaleidoscopes. Experience Ireland through Lynn's oils. Enjoy free food, and music while visiting over 20 artist studios. For more information, please visit www.duganarts.org.

* Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 56th Annual Zionsville Kiwanis Fall Festival Parade “It’s easy being 'Z’green” starts at 10:45 am from Zionsville Community High School. The one mile route proceeds down Mulberry Street to Ash then Main Street, and ends at Pine Street. The Parade is held in association with the Zionsville Lions Club's Fall Festival. More information/register to participate in the parade.

* Friday & Saturday, September 18 & 19, 2009 - Back To The Fifties Festival on the Courthouse Square in Lebanon. Visit the Back to the Fifties Festival website for schedule of events and activities.

* Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Back To The Fifties Festival's 5K Rock-n-Roll Run/Walk sponsored by the Symphony at Sunset Group starts at 8 am at Lebanon Memorial Park. Entry form available at Lebanon Parks Department, Lebanon Public Library or, by going to: www.fiftiesfestival.com.

* Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Archicamp - Architecture for kids from 9 am-3 pm at Sugar Creek Art Center (127 S. Pearl Street, Thorntown, IN 46071). Cost is $50. Hunt down Thorntown building parts during walking tour of Thorntown. Design your own town. Make an archiscope. Bring lunch. For more information visit www.duganarts.org.

* Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2009 - Introduction to the Defensive Pistol - the Boone County Sheriff Department will offer a 16 hour course to qualified applicants. It will be held at the Boone County Sheriff Firearms Range in Lebanon, IN. This course is designed for the novice to the experienced male or female firearms owner. Requirements include either a valid Indiana Firearms Permit or Criminal History Report verifying the student as a "Proper Person," eye and hearing protection, a suitable pistol, approximately 400 rounds of ammunition, and tuition of $175.

* Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Zionsville Education Foundation "Oktoberfest" from 6:30 to 11 pm at the Robert Irsay Pavilion (116th & Ditch Road, Carmel). ZEF supporters gather to dine, play games and participate in a silent auction all while supporting the teachers and students in our schools. Last year, Oktoberfest netted over $26,000 to fund classroom innovation. Please join us again, invite a new friend or two and help us promote academic excellence! As always, this year's event promises to be a great time. Contact the ZEF office at 317-733-4805 or visit the Zionsville Education Foundation website.

* Monday, October 19, 2009 - Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting at noon at the Boone County Community Corrections office at 127 W. Main St., Suite 200 in Lebanon. For more information, please contact at 765-482-6505.

* Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Boone County Community Network board meeting at noon in the Community Room of the Boone REMC. Everyone welcome! Bring a brown bag lunch and join us.

* Monday, December 14, 2009 - Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting at noon at the Boone County Community Corrections office at 127 W. Main St., Suite 200 in Lebanon. For more information, please contact at 765-482-6505.

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