Elwood Briefs

Getting started on a Kindle eReader
Receive step-by-step in-struction on how to use a Kindle eReader, including the Kindle Fire, at the Elwood Public Library from 2 to 3 p.m. Today.

Quincy Lodge
Quincy Lodge 230 will have the EA degree Today. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the work at 7 p.m.

Lions Club to meet
The Elwood Lions Club will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Roby’s Grill. The program will be given by Marcy Fry, director of the Chamber of Com-merce. Guests are welcome.

VFW to serve
dinner
The VFW will serve meatloaf, tenderloins and chicken strips for dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Today. Carry outs will be available by calling 552-9154. The public is welcome.

Running & walking program
The YMCA will begin a running and walking program on Saturdays at 8 a.m. The first group run will be Saturday, Feb. 4. There will be a training program for the 500 Festival mini-marathon, however, anyone who wants to meet with other runners and walkers is welcome. This is a free program, but anyone who signs up for a Y membership will have the joiners fee waived. For information call 552-9808.

Dinner for widows
Laureate Beta Sigma invites all Elwood area widows to a free Valentine’s Day dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednes-day, Feb. 8 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. For information or to RSVP, call 552-0491 by Feb. 6. Entertainment will be by Don Carmer.

Alzheimer’s Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St.Vincent Mercy Hospital. For more information call Barb Abernathy, 623-3398.

Donors needed
St.Vincent Mercy Hospital will host a community blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Sr. Andrea Room. Walk-in donors and first-time donors are encouraged to participate. Proof of identification is required. Donors should be in good health, be 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds. A brief health checkup and review of medical history will be performed to assure the well-being of donors as well as recipients. Donors may safely donate blood every 56 days. The average blood donation takes about an hour and can help save the lives of as many as four people. For more information call Catherine Coston, 552-4587.

Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will have a brief, reorganizational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the Municipal Building. The board will approve calendar dates for the year and Elwood Zoning Ordinance booklets will be distributed.

Trash reminder
Street Commissioner Nick Vores reminds local residents that trash containers and bags must be out at the curb or alley no later than 6:30 a.m. on the day trash is picked up.

Donations being accepted
for Easter Egg Hunt
The annual City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt is planned at 2 p.m. April 7 at Callaway Park. Dot Harting, chairman, is accepting donations for the event including money, candy and toys. For more information, to make a donation or to be a sponsor, call Harting, 552-6649.

Frankton Council
The Frankton Town Council will conduct a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Frankton Town Hall. The council will meet in executive session at the Frankton Town Hall at 5:30 p.m.

All you can eat
pancake breakfast
The First Assembly of God Church, North A and Fourth streets, will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The public is invited. The cost is $5.