COMMUNITY EVENTS

TELL CITY — The next Knits and Knots meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30. The group meets at Tell City Methodist Church, 702 10th St., Tell City. Attendees are asked to use the green door from alley and back parking lot. The group will supply the yarn.

Perry County Council on Aging St. Patrick’s Day potluck March 17

PERRY COUNTY — Perry County Council on Aging will host a St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Lunch on Friday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the OAKS in Cannelton. All senior citizens are welcomed to attend and bring a side dish or dessert as meat and drinks are provided. Please call 812-547-8115 to RSVP.

New Boston Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary March 19

NEW BOSTON — New Boston Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host their annual ‘Famous Soup’ sale on Sunday, March 19, at the New Boston Fire Department. Carry out will begin at 8 a.m.

Cost $18 per gallon.

Please bring containers.

To pre-order, call Reggie at 812-547-8738, Suzy at 812-630-1960 or Linda at 812-566-5004

All proceeds benefit New Boston volunteer Fire Department.

Animal Welfare Control, Education Board March 28

PERRY COUNTY — The Animal Welfare Control and Education Board meeting will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. Located at the Perry County Courthouse in the Commissioners room. Public is always welcome.

Tobinsport Cemetery Improvement and Maintenance Association meeting is March 26

TOBINSPORT — The Tobinsport Improvement and Maintenance Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, March 26, at 1 p.m. at Clayton Harris Memorial United Methodist Church. Officers will be elected. Anyone with interest in Simon and Lamb Cemeteries in Tobinsport is invited to attend.

Tell City Historical Society

TELL CITY — Tell City Historical Society will be held on Monday, March 27, at 6 p.m. at the Tell City Moose Lodge, 1048 23rd Street.

The program, Ohio River Heritage, will be presented by Eddie Price of Hancock County, Kentucky. Mr. Price is an award-winning author of several books, including Widder’s Landing. One Drop- A Slave, An Unlikely Trio, Rebels Abroad, illustrated children’s books and many others. There will be copies available for purchase at the meeting.

Please join us for a very interesting evening. Everyone is invited to attend.

For more information, please call 812-608-0422.

Tell City Greenwood Cemetery mowing season

TELL CITY — Mowing season at Greenwood Cemetery is approaching. Anyone who would like to collect decorations/flowers they have placed at the cemetery, that are not in vases or saddles, should do so by March 27, 2023.

Decorations/flowers are removed each spring to allow for regular mowing in order to maintain the cemetery grounds in a manner that honors your loved one. This includes shepherd hooks, figurines and/or any items not secured to monuments and/or in the ground area surrounding the monuments. Greenwood Cemetery Sexton and personnel will begin removing decorations/flowers from gravesites beginning March 28, 2023, and dispose of them.

Any questions, call the Cemetery office between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 812-547-6872

Tell City Farmer’s Market Training set for March 29

TELL CITY — Wednesday, March 29, there will be an informative training session for the Tell City Farmer’s Market. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at The Tell City Depot.

Representatives from Purdue, Megan Jaspersen will be on hand to talk about Food Safety and how to spruce up your Farmers Market displays. Sara Dzimianski, Purdue Extension Educator of Agriculture and Natural Resources/4-H Livestock will also be present to help with training.

You do not have to attend this training to participate in the Tell City Farmers Market, but it is recommended.

Besides training a discussion will be held on the start date for the Market. In the past we have always began the first Saturday in June, but last year a request was made to being in May to get out strawberries, lettuce and other early vegetables. We will discuss that and make a decision on the date.

We will also discuss the days the market is open and times.

In the past we have had the market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The market should remain open into October depending on the growing season.

There is no booth charge to come to the Farmers market and participate.

Paperwork will be passed out on Market Days for vendors to fill out.

If you are interested in participating in the Farmer’s Market

CCC Preschool Open House Today

TELL CITY — CCC Preschool will have an Open House today, March 16, from 9 a.m. to noon 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. You can tour the preschool, see the curriculum, meet the staff, and register your 3, 4, or 5 year old for the 2023-2024 school year. We use the Abeka Curriculim as well as supplementary materials and strive to provide a loving and caring environment and to begin each child’s education with a strong foundation both spiritually and academically. We will explore, learn, and grow ... God’s way. Also, current students are showcasing their homemade projects in our Project Fair.

Private tours are available as well, if you would prefer that option. Please call 812-619-6562 to arrange a time for a private tour or if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you and your child!

Brickyard Health and Dementia Friendly Tell City

TELL CITY — Please come and join the Alzheimer Association in partnership with Brickyard Health and Dementia Friendly Tell City for this in-person presentation.

Learn about:: The difference between normal aging and Alzheimer, Common warning signs, The importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis, Next steps and expectations for the diagnosis process, Alzheimer’s Association resources

The meeting will be Friday, March 31, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 402 19th Street.

EUCC Announces Holy Week Services

TELL CITY — Evangelical United Church of Christ, located at the corner of 10th and Jefferson Streets in Tell City, has announced the schedule for worship opportunities for Holy Week. The schedule is as follows:

• Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m.

• Good Friday at 7 p.m.

• Easter morning sunrise service at 7 a.m. (outside, weather permitting)

• Easter morning at 10 a.m. with an Easter Egg Hunt to follow

All of these services, other than the outdoor sunrise service, will be available through live stream. Visit the church’s Facebook page at EUCC Tell City to access the YouTube link.

EUCC will also host an Easter Egg Hunt on the church grounds immediately following 10 a.m. worship Sunday, April 9. All church members, friends, and members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos.

TCRA March events

TELL CITY — Tell City Regional Arts, 125 9th Street, will hold Ukrainian egg classes March 12 and March 19. Cost is $20 per class.

A Harry Potter experience will be held Sunday, March 26, 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per witch or wizard.

Paddle Perry March 25

OWENSBORO, Ky. — Paddle Perry is providing paddle-crafts to the Owensboro YMCA for their Spring Learn To Kayak classes. Learn to kayak or brush up on your skills March 25, 2023.

The Y will be hosting a one hour intro class in their indoor heated pool March 25. There will be a 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. CST class at 900 Kentucky Parkway, Owensboro, KY 42301. They will cover basic water safety, strokes, and self-rescue for sit-on-top and sit-in style kayaks. Must be 8 years plus to participate. YMCA members: $21.20 w/tax and non members, $27.74 w/tax. This fee includes kayak rental, life jackets and instructor. Register by March 21 online at https://tinyurl.com/OboroYPrograms

Tell City Seventh Day Adventist Church tasting event March 26

TELL CITY — Tasting Event will be held March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Depot, 333 Seventh St.

This event is being sponsored by the Tell City Seventh Day Adventist Church (non-profit) and money collected will be going to the food bank.

The event will have plant based foods with samples and recipes.

Deer Creek Baptist Church March 26

TELL CITY — The community is invited for a special church service Sunday morning, March 26, at 10:30 a.m., 6733 Alamo Road Tell City.

There will be a free concert performed by The White River Quartet

EUCC Ladies to Host Lenten Prayer Coffee

TELL CITY — The Evangelical United Church of Christ Ladies’ Lenten Prayer Coffee will be held on Saturday, March 18, in Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The church is located at the corner of 10th and Jefferson Streets in Tell City. All women and girls in the community are welcome to attend. Sisters in Song will provide entertainment. Questions can be directed to Debbie Mangum at 812-547-6680.

EUCC Men to Host Lenten Breakfast

TELL CITY — The Evangelical United Church of Christ Men’s Lenten Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 8, in Fellowship Hall from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The church is located at the corner of 10th and Jefferson Streets in Tell City. The community Men’s Lenten Breakfasts will not be held this year; however, the men in our community are welcome to attend the breakfast hosted by EUCC. Contact Jerry Belcher with questions at 812-719-0264.

Women’s Lenten breakfasts schedule

PERRY COUNTY — Women’s Lenten breakfasts are being held now into April. The schedule is as follows:

• March 18, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Tell City

• March 25, Methodist Church, Cannelton

• April 1, Methodist Church, Troy

Cody Brahm Memorial Golf Scramble

LINCOLN CITY — Saturday, June 3, a Memorial Golf Scramble will be held at Christmas Lake Golf Course to benefit Cody Brahm’s Memorial Scholarship Fund at Heritage Hills High School, Lincoln City, Ind.

The scramble will be a day of golf and a light meal. The four-person team shotgun start will begin at 1 p.m. with registration beginning at 11 a.m. Entry Fee is $250 for the four-person team or $75 for individuals. Hole sponsorship, with a sign placed at a tee box is available for $250. Raffle donations greatly accepted. Prizes for longest drive, closest to pin and more. We already have some great raffle prizes!

Our mission with our fundraising scramble is to keep Cody’s legacy and spirit alive by awarding an annual scholarship to a deserving senior at Cody’s alma mater, Heritage Hills High School. Cody was tragically killed by a drunk driver March 15, 2007, which was his 25th birthday. We try to hold a fundraiser each year to keep his fund going.

Please contact Jo Bishop, 812-568-4510 or jo.bishop@outlook.com, for the registration form. Deadline to sign up is May 5, 2023.

Moose dinners March 18

TELL CITY — Moose Lodge 1424 in Tell City will be serving chicken and pork chop dinners March 18. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Dinners include half chicken or 1 ¼ inch pork chop with creek fries and green beans for $10.

St. Michaels fish dinner started Feb. 24

CANNELTON — St. Michaels of Cannelton fish dinners will be held the first six Fridays of Lent. From 4:30 to 7 p.m. going on now, except Good Friday. Choice of two pieces of Cod or catfish fillet with two sides, dessert, and drink. Cost is $10, $6 for kids 6 and under. Dine in or carry out available.

American Legion second annual Dogwood vendor/craft Fair

TELL CITY — Vendors wanted for the American Legion craft fair.

This is the annual Dogwood Festival weekend. 60,000 acres of National Forests are available for people to come out, drive around and see the beautiful dogwoods in bloom.

The craft fair will be located at the Tell City American Legion Unit 213 located at

1914 Main St

This will be on Saturday, April 22. All proceeds go to the Tell City American Legion Auxiliary.

Inside and outside booths are available. $30 Booth Rental. Approximate size are 10 x 10.

For more information, contact Brenda Pohl at bk_pohl@yahoo.com or pm her at 8127193508.

Payment required to reserve booth.

EUCC church renovation celebration March 26

TELL CITY — The newly renovated areas of Evangelical United Church of Christ were just put into use when the church shuttered the building due to COVID. They now feel it is time to properly dedicate the spaces and put them into use. Therefore, a dedication has been planned for Sunday, March 26, immediately following worship.

A short dedication will take place, then refreshments will be provided. All EUCC members, as well as members of the community, are invited.

For those in need of assistance, a chair lift is available through the Fellowship Hall entrance.

Southern Indiana Grazing Conference

PERRY COUNTY — Perry County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will sponsor a maximum of 10 livestock producers (limit two per family) who live in Perry County to attend the Southern Indiana Grazing Conference.

It will be held Wednesday, March 29, at Shiloh Community Center, Odon, Ind. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. (CST) and the conference time is 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Speakers and topics are: Steve Campbell, Visually identifying fertility attributes, How to get your cows to express their genetic potential, The next generation and a profitable farm; and Samuel Fisher, Increasing net income with annual forages.

The registration fee of 10 producers will be paid by the SWCD on a first come, first serve basis and will be taken through Monday, March 6. No late reservations will be accepted. For more information or to attend the conference, contact the SWCD at 812-547-4686 or e-mail darlene-fischer@iaswcd.org.

Perry County Council on Aging March bus trip

PERRY COUNTY — Perry County Council on Aging is pleased to present a motor coach bus trip to Paducah, Ky., Thursday, March 23.

The trip will feature a visit to the National Quilt Museum just ahead of Quilt Week with lunch at Kirchoff’s Deli. The National Quilt Museum was opened in 1991 and boasts a huge collection of quilts from America and from around the world. Kirchoff’s Deli & Bakery has been serving up delicious homemade breads and treats for over five generations. The trip will leave at 7 a.m. from the OAKS in Cannelton and is expected to return around 3:30 p.m. The cost is $105 per person.

Tell City Lions Club meetings

TELL CITY — Tell City Lions Club meets every first Tuesday of the month at Bill and Dave’s Smokin’ Pit in Tell City. Next meeting will be April 4.

Perry County Council on Aging Branson trip June 5-9

PERRY COUNTY — Perry County Council on Aging presents Branson show extravaganza. The incredible price includes:

• Motor coach transportation

• Four nights lodging in the Branson area

• Eight meals: four breakfast and four dinners

• Admission to six shows;

The price is $699 per person, $75 is due upon signup. Price per person based on double occupancy. Add $135 for single occupancy. Final payment is due: March 29, 2023.

For information and reservations, contact Jesse Watkins at 812-547-8115.

Departure will be out of Cannelton at 8 a.m.

Perry County CVB and Promotion Commission

PERRY COUNTY — The Perry County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host its monthly meetings at the Tell City Depot at 8:30 a.m. on the following dates:

April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14.

Tri-County YMCA upcoming programs

• Spring Break Camp — This will take place March 20-24 at the Schergens Center. The times are 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Costs to be determined. Sign-ups close March 6 for Spring Break Camp. Ages are 4 to 11 years old.

Parents can register by calling 812-719-4404, email, calling the Tri-County YMCA, or by visiting our website, www.tricountyymca.org, scrolling down and finding the Perry County Programs tab, which will take them to a page with all programs taking place and a link to click to take them to the sign-up process.

WTC

TELL CITY — The William Tell Center, 1301 11th St. in Tell City, will host live music bands Saturdays in March from 7 to 10 p.m.

Admission for members is $5 and for non-members ages 12 years and up is $6.

Bands in March, 7 to 10 p.m.

March 18- 8 TRACK BAND

March 25- ROY KYLE & NITELIFE BAND

March 14 will be free movie day at 1 p.m.

March 16 will have a noon pitch in meal with BINGO, (meat, drinks and prizes provided).

Every Thursday, WTC hosts line dancing from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5.

All ages welcome. No smoking or alcohol allowed.

Winter coats available at Catholic Charities

TELL CITY — Catholic Charities is offering free winter coats for anyone who needs one.

All sizes are available at 802 Ninth St., Tell City.

No requirements to receive a coat.

For hours of availability, call 812-547-0903.

Catholic Charities Early Years Store open

TELL CITY — Catholic Charity Early Years Store is open and fully stocked with fall and winter clothing for children, new born to 2 year old toddlers.

Items are free.

The store is open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Call 812-547-0903.

Dopeless Hope Fiends

TELL CITY — Narcotics anonymous group Dopeless Hope Fiends will meet weekly, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.; and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A Home Group meeting will be the last Sunday of the month at 3 p.m.

For more information, call 812-608-0989.

Deer Creek Food Pantry

TELL CITY — Deer Creek Baptist Church Food Pantry, 6733 Alamo Road, Tell City, is open the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The next food pantry will be available Saturday, March 25.

We do recover

TELL CITY — Alcohol and narcotics anonymous recovery meetings are available in Tell City.

Meetings will be held at the Community Building, 601 16th St. (corner of 16th & Franklin), Monday evenings 6 to 7 p.m.

Meetings are open to anyone seeking recovery.

Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association meeting

TELL CITY — Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association District 18 meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Tell City Depot, 333 E. Seventh St., Tell City, hosted by the Tell City Fire Department.

Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. CST with a meal served and the business session beginning at 7 p.m.

Upcoming events:

• Dubois County Fire School, March 17-19, 24-26, Jasper

• FDIC, April 24-29, Lucas Oil Stadium

• IVFA State Convention, June 14-16, Muncie