Board of Works
Special Board of Works meetings are planned at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7; and 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9.

FOP golf tourney
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 82 will host its second annual golf outing Sept. 26 at Cattails Golf Club. Team registration forms and fees must be received by Sept. 10. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. Kutche is donating a 2010 Chevrolet for anyone making a hole in one. Dinner at Beyond the Greens is provided after the tourney for all golfers at 7 p.m. and is included in the $50 individual fee. For information contact a police officer or the FOP, 552-3376.

Car wash
The End of the Month Meal Ministry will hold car wash on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church to raise much needed funds. Cars, vans and small trucks will be washed for donations. Volunteers are still needed for this project. For more information call Kay Marcuson, 552-3637.

VFW to serve dinner
The VFW will serve filet mignon for dinner Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Carry outs are available by calling 552-9154. The public is welcome.

Hoosier Starlites to

provide free classes
The Hoosier Starlites Marching High Steppers Baton and Show Corp will provide free instruction in baton, pom pom, dance, flag and rifle beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the YMCA. Age groups include 3 to 5, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. For more information or to sign up for classes, call 620-2853 or 425-2774.

Library programs
The Elwood Public Library youth services department is beginning its fall program registration. Toddler Time for children 18 months and not yet three years will be offered at 11 a.m. each Thursday. Story Time is offered for children three to five years but not yet in kindergarten on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Twilight Tales is available after school for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 4 p.m. each Thursday. A Teen program will be offered at 4 p.m. each Monday for those in grades six to 12. To register go to the library and pick up an information packet.


 

YMCA youth soccer
The registration deadline for youth soccer at the YMCA is today. The coaches meeting will also be at 6 p.m. today. For more information call 552-9808.

Vera Bradley event
The ECHS 2011 After Prom Committee is sponsoring a Vera Bradley giveaway. Four two piece Vera Bradley handbag sets will be given away. Tickets are $5 for one or $10 for three and are available at Moser Jewelers. Tickets must be purchased before Sept. 3.

Board of Zoning
The Board of Zoning will not meet today, due to nothing submitted for the agenda.

Frankton board
The Board of Education of Frankton-Lapel Community Schools will meet for a special session at 7:30 p.m. today at the administration office. This will be a public hearing on the 2011 budget.

Senior Social
Senior Social will be held Friday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the YMCA. For more information call 552-9808.

ECSC board to meet
The ECSC board will meet at 7 p.m. today at the administration building. The agenda includes District 2010 budget reductions, Elwood Elementary School handbook, middle school and Hinds handbooks, completion of conflict of interest documents, elementary and secondary curriculum issues, public hearing on proposed 2011 budget. The board will meet at 6 p.m. in executive session for discussion of strategy with respect to collective bargaining, for discussion of the assessment, design and implementation of school safety and security measures, with respect to any individual over whom the governing body has jurisdiction, to discuss a job performance.

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.