AA
AA meets at 8 p.m. each Wednesday and from 6 to 7 p.m. each Sunday at the East Main Street Christian Church.

Free meal
A free meal is served from 6:15 to 7 p.m. each Thursday at the East Main Street Christian Church, 1801 Main St.

Curves offers free classes
Curves is offering free weight management classes. Sessions are open to everyone at noon Saturday and at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Call 557-0053 to make a reservation. Curves is located at 1139 North Anderson Street.

County choral festival
to be in Frankton
The annual Madison County Choral Festival will begin at 7:30 p.m. today at Frankton High School. Six schools will participate including, Frankton, Alexandria, Elwood, Lapel, Madison-Grant and Pendleton Heights. The public is invited.

Smith to speak at library
The March author, Suzanne Bailer Smith will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Elwood Public Library. Smith will talk about her book, “Laughter: A Woman’s Best Defense.” The book is a compilation of humorous essays about the tribulations that women face. The public is invited to attend.

Longaberger/Vera

Bradley bingo party
Delta Theta Tau will host a Longaberger/Vera Bradley bingo party March 18 at the ECHS cafeteria. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 552-7953 or at the door. Prizes total $2,200. Proceeds go toward scholarships.

VFW to serve dinner
The VFW will serve steak sandwiches and chicken strips for dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Carry outs will be available by calling 552-9154. The public is invited.

HR Miller scholarship
The HR Miller $1,000 continuing education scholarship is available for anyone with at least one year of college. The deadline to apply is April 1. Applications are available at the ECHS guidance office.

Bowling Classic
The St.Vincent Mercy Hospital Foundation Bowling Classic will be held Saturday at Wells Lanes at 1 p.m. Lanes are still available, however, reservations are required. Teams consist of five bowlers and the cost is $200 per team. There will also be a Wii Tourna-ment that anyone can enter for $5. Lane sponsorship is also available. All proceeds will benefit the purchase of new chairs for the inpatient unit. For reservations or more information call Angie Collins, 552-4768

 

Lamp to be raffled
A House of Glass lamp donated to the ECHS After Prom committee will be raffled and the winner drawn March 15. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by calling Carrie Arbuckle, 620-8208 or Dianna Boston, 620-2721.

Upgrading water treatment plant
The water treatment plant is being upgraded. Residents may experience discolored water for the next few weeks as the plants will be shut down periodically during the upgrade.

Landon Guild card party
The annual Landon Guild card party will be Monday, March 15 at the St. Joseph Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Snacks, drinks, coney dogs and nachos will be sold. Tickets may be purchased from any Guild member or by calling 552-2524 or 552-6704. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Chances are being sold for a lamp donated by House of Glass. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for St.Vincent Mercy Hospital.

Farmers’ Market needs manager
The Elwood Farmers’ Market is in need of a market managers for the 2010 season. Anyone interested is asked to call Teri Kane, 765-635-7967.

Bariatric Support Group
The St.Vincent Mercy Hospital Bariatric Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. March 23 in the Sr. Andrea Room. Anyone who has had the surgery or who is considering this procedure is welcome to join the group. For more information call 552-4611.

MCCHC open house
The Madison County Com-munity Health Center invites the public to an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. March 25. The center is located at 1518 Main Street. Those attending will take a tour of the center and meet the staff. Door prizes will be given.

St.Vincent Mercy to host blood drive
St.Vincent Mercy Hospital will host a community blood drive Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Sr. Andrea room. Walk-in donors and first-time donors are encouraged to participate. Proof of identification is required. For more information call Catherine Coston, 552-4587.

Class of 1949
scholarship
The Class of 1949 of EHS is offering a scholarship for a second year or beyond college student. Applications are available at the ECHS guidance office.